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Texas Junior Rifle Team
Join UsBecome part of a statewide program dedicated to developing junior athletes through competitive marksmanship, firearms safety, discipline, teamwork, sportsmanship, and leadership.
Juniors
Train • Compete • Grow
Coaches & Parents
Teach • Mentor • Support
Affiliated Clubs
Build • Train • Participate
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LEAD
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Junior Athletes
Texas Junior Rifle Team gives young competitors the opportunity to develop their marksmanship, compete at higher levels, and represent the State of Texas.
Texas Residents Ages 13–20
Junior members should have an interest in competitive highpower rifle shooting and a willingness to learn, practice, compete, and contribute as a member of the team.
Safety
Have a desire to learn and consistently demonstrate safe firearm handling and proper range procedures.
Marksmanship
Be willing to learn competitive marksmanship skills and commit to the practice required to continually improve.
Discipline
Demonstrate mental discipline, responsibility, preparation, and a willingness to work toward excellence.
Teamwork
Understand the importance of supporting teammates, sharing resources, and working together toward common goals.
Competition
Have a desire to compete in local, regional, state, and national highpower rifle competition.
Commitment
Bring a positive attitude and a willingness to practice, learn, improve, and work toward excellence.
Association Membership
Ready to Challenge Yourself?
TXJRT is about more than learning to shoot. Junior athletes develop confidence, discipline, responsibility, sportsmanship, teamwork, and friendships while pursuing excellence in competitive marksmanship.
Teach • Mentor • Lead
CoachesDedicated coaches are essential to the success of the Texas Junior Rifle Team and the development of our junior athletes.
More Than Coaching
Develop the Next GenerationTXJRT coaches work with junior athletes to develop safe firearm handling, competitive highpower rifle skills, mental discipline, personal responsibility, teamwork, and a commitment to excellence.
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Teach MarksmanshipDemonstrate and teach competitive marksmanship skills while emphasizing the importance of consistent, dedicated practice.
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Promote SafetyReinforce safe firearm handling, proper range procedures, responsible equipment use, and good habits on and off the firing line.
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Build DisciplineHelp juniors understand the importance of mental discipline, preparation, personal responsibility, perseverance, and focus.
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Develop TeamworkTeach athletes to work together, support their teammates, share resources, demonstrate sportsmanship, and contribute to the team. The Impact of a CoachA great coach can influence much more than a competitor's score. Coaches help young athletes develop confidence, character, leadership, responsibility, and skills they can carry with them long after junior competition ends.
Share Your Experience
Help Build the Future of the SportIndividuals who are willing to work with and coach juniors in competitive highpower rifle are an important part of the Texas Junior Rifle Team program. |
Encourage • Support • Participate
Parents & FamiliesBehind every successful junior program is a network of families willing to encourage, support, and help their young athletes succeed.
An Important Part of the Team
Supporting the JourneyParents and families play an important role in helping junior athletes participate in practices, matches, team activities, and the opportunities that come with competitive highpower rifle.
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EncourageEncourage junior athletes as they learn new skills, face challenges, develop confidence, and work toward their competitive goals.
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ParticipateHelp make practices, competitions, team activities, and other program opportunities possible through active family involvement.
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Support CompetitionFamilies help juniors participate in local, regional, state, and national competition, including the travel and preparation that may accompany those opportunities.
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Support the TeamParents may assist with team activities, fundraising, events, logistics, and other needs that help the program operate successfully. It Takes a TeamJunior athletes, coaches, parents, families, affiliated clubs, and supporters all contribute to the success of TXJRT. Working together creates opportunities for young competitors that would not be possible alone. Be Part of Their SuccessWhether helping at a practice, supporting a competition, assisting with team activities, or simply encouraging a junior to keep working toward a goal, family involvement makes a difference. |
Grow Junior Highpower in Texas
Become an Affiliated ClubTexas shooting clubs can help expand opportunities for junior athletes by becoming affiliated with the Texas Junior Rifle Team.
Build a Local Junior Program
Bring TXJRT Opportunities to Your ClubIf your club is willing to recruit and organize junior team members, we would like to hear from you. Affiliated clubs provide the local foundation where young athletes can train, develop, and prepare for competition.
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OrganizeRecruit interested junior athletes and organize a local junior highpower rifle program through your club.
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TrainLocal coaches, club members, and interested parents schedule and manage practices and training for their junior athletes.
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ConnectBecome part of the statewide TXJRT program and help provide your juniors with additional training and competitive opportunities. At the Local Club Level
Training & Practice
Scheduled and managed locally by
coaches, club members, and parents.
Equipment
Rifles, equipment, and ammunition are
generally provided by the local club
and team families.
Junior Development
Local programs provide the training
foundation juniors need to develop
as competitive athletes.
Interested in Affiliation?
Let's Build the TeamIf your club is interested in becoming affiliated with the Texas Junior Rifle Team, contact us to learn more about participating in the statewide program. Contact TXJRTmanagers@texasjuniorrifleteam.com |
Your Next Step
Ready to Join Us?Whether you're a junior interested in competitive highpower rifle, a parent looking for opportunities for your young athlete, an experienced shooter interested in coaching, or a Texas club interested in affiliation, we'd like to hear from you. Juniors & FamiliesLearn how to get involved with an affiliated club and begin your competitive highpower journey. CoachesShare your knowledge and experience while helping develop the next generation of Texas competitors. Texas ClubsLearn how your club can become affiliated and create opportunities for junior athletes in your area. Get in TouchHave questions or want to get involved? Send us an email or message the Texas Junior Rifle Team through our Facebook page. Join a community committed to developing skilled competitors, responsible teammates, and future leaders while proudly representing the State of Texas. TRAIN • COMPETE • LEAD |