Welcome

Greenville Hurricane Athletics is a 501(c)(3) organization created to provide athletic opportunities to elementary, middle school and high school students. This athletic program is open to the greater homeschooling community and private, Christian, Charter or alternative education groups that may not offer that particular sport in their own organization.

General Information:

Athletes primarily compete in the Scholastic Action Shooting Program (SASP) in matches that run from spring through summer.

Weekly practices coincide with the beginning of the fall school year.

Throughout the year, athletes can also participate in other marksmanship events in various leagues.

Age Groups:

 

ROOKIE

4th-5th GRADE

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

INTERMEDIATE

6th-8th GRADE

MIDDLE SCHOOL

VARSITY & JUNIOR VARSITY

9th-12th GRADE

HIGH SCHOOL

Practices:

“Practice makes perfect. After a long time of practicing, our work will become natural, skillful, swift, and steady.” – Bruce Lee

  • Athletes are expected to attend practice at least once a week either at the Speedway Range in Traveler’s Rest or SharpShooters Indoor Range in Taylors.
  • The practice schedule will be released on TeamSnap (our team communication app).
  • Once a month, there will be a Saturday practice at the Belton Gun Club. The time and location will be communicated through TeamSnap.
  • At each practice, athletes should bring five 10 round magazines and a minimum of 50 rounds of ammunition per each firearm the athlete plans to shoot.

Ethos:

In the lives of our student athletes, the Hurricanes Marksmanship Program uses individual and team shooting sports to help develop the character qualities of:

  • Commitment
  • Discipline
  • Focus
  • Respect
  • Responsibility
  • Safety
  • Sportsmanship
  • Teamwork
  • Strong work ethic

Equipment:

Athletes will need to bring their own gear to each practice and competitions.

  • Personal Eye and Ear protection

  • Gun(s) and appropriate Ammunition

  • Gun cases or bags

  • Personal Eye and Ear protection

  • Cleaning equipment and tools

  • Range bag to hold ammo, eye and ear protection, supplies, gear, cleaning equipment and tools

Season Costs:

  • The season fee is $500. You may pay in full at the time of registration, or opt for installment payments. Installment payments take $200 at the time of registration and then $100 per month for the next 3 months.
    • The fee provides an athlete with 500 rounds of .22LR CCI ammunition
    • Liability Insurance
    • Customized team shooting jersey and uniform
    • Other associated organization expenses
  • Additional expenses that could be incurred include:
    • Ammunition
    • Match entry fees
    • Firearms purchases
    • Travel/Lodging