USA YOUNG EAGLES STRIKE IT RICH IN UNDER 25/UNDER 21 WORLD LONG RANGE RIFLE CHAMPIONSHIPS

Niantic, CT—September 10, 2007 – The USA Young Eagles Rifle teams took the world by storm at the 2007 Under 25/Under 21 World Long Range Rifle Championships on August 26, 2007 held at the Connaught ranges in Nepean, Ontario, Canada. The USA Under 21 Team are the new world champions; and in a hard fought battle that lasted until the last shot was fired, the Under 25 team finished only two points behind Great Britain for the silver medal.  

The Under 25/Under 21 World Long Range Championships are held once every four years and fired at distances of 300 and 600 yards and 800 and 900 meters. The entire competition is fired in one day. The USA Young Eagles Rifle team is comprised of 24 young men and women that hail from coast to coast – including California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Washington and Wisconsin.  Since its inception, the team has brought home gold or silver in every competition.

The USA Young Eagles arrived in at the Connaught Ranges on Wednesday August 15. The days prior to the World Championships were spent competing in the Dominion of Canada Rifle Association’s Fullbore Rifle Championships. During the championships both the Under 21 and Under 25 teams traded first and second finishes with Great Britain quickly establishing a friendly rivalry while setting the stage for a suspense filled World Championship match.

Sunday August 26, 2007 was a beautiful cloudless day with perfect shooting conditions. The Under 21 team quickly established a lead over both the Great Britain (GB) and Canadian teams while the Under 25 team was down by four points heading into the lunch break. After lunch, the teams returned to the range where the U.S. Under 21 team expanded their lead while the Under 25 team capitalized on the Brit’s struggles at 800 meters and took the lead by three points.

The teams moved back to 900 meters and all of the teams struggled to stay in the center. The USA Under 21 team maintained the lead for the title of World Champions. The USA Under 25 team was the last team on the line and all other nations were standing behind the USA firing point watching the scores go up on the chalk board. There was a collective sigh when the USA dropped the point that put the GB team into first place. Not a soul present remembered a time when the members of so many competing nations joined together in one location to watch the final shots of any country.

“The members of our teams competed in very difficult matches and produced results that we can all be proud of,” said J.J. Jackson, manager, USA Young Eagles. “We could not have asked for a better performance from the youth of our country.”

In the end, the USA Under 21 team finished in first place with a score of 1157-83V, Canada in second with 1135-80V and the Athelings of Great Britain in third with 1030-62V. The Under 25 teams finished with GB in first place with a score of 1558-150V, the USA in second with 1556-147V, Australia in third with 1542-123V.

KOWA OPTIMED COMMITS SPONSORSHIP DEDICATED TO USA YOUNG EAGLES RIFLE TEAM’S QUEST FOR 2007 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP

Global supplier of advanced precision optics joins impressive roster of corporate sponsors

Niantic, Conn., May 23, 2007 – The USA Young Eagles Rifle Team today announced that Kowa Optimed Inc., a global precision optics product supplier, has pledged a sizeable donation in support of the 2007 national team’s bid for the title of world champion. Kowa Optimed joins a list of world-class corporate sponsors including Sierra Bullets, Hodgdon Powders, Sinclair International, Savage Arms, and Lapua that have dedicated resources to the team’s success. 

“Kowa scopes are recognized throughout the sporting industry for their precision and image quality,” said J.J. Jackson, Manager, USA Young Eagles. “Kowa’s commitment to our team of competitive shooters and the future of the sport is reflected in their generous support and we thank them for their sponsorship.”

The USA Young Eagles National Rifle Team will send 20 young men and women representing 12 states across the nation to Canada this August to compete in the World Long Range Target Championships, shooting at distances from 300 to 1,000 yards. The team is fully self-supported and must raise the necessary funds for, travel, food and accommodations as well as supply all of its own equipment, ammunition and rifles.

“The accomplishments of the USA Young Eagles are impressive and it is our pleasure to support them in the World Long Range Championships,” said Joshua Lazenby, Channel Manager for Kowa Optimed Inc. “We wish them the best of luck.”

Kowa Optimed Inc. has been producing superior sporting optics since 1952. Today, Kowa’s advanced products are utilized by NASA, and are standard issue on many Special Forces missions and for United Nations peace keepers. Kowa Optimed is a part of Kowa Company Ltd., which was founded in 1894.

For additional information about Kowa Optimed and their premium line of sporting optics visit their Web site: http://www.kowa-usa.com/

For additional information about the USA Young Eagles or to make a donation to support the team, please go to: http://usaunder25team.org/ 

Editor’s Notes:

All donations are tax deductible through PALMA Promotions, Inc., a volunteer, non-profit organization (specifically, an IRS certified non-profit, 501(c)(3), Amateur Sports Organization) which was founded in 1993 with the sole purpose to foster and promote National and International Long Range Rifle competition and to create an increased awareness of this world class sport.

LAPUA SPONSORSHIP BOLSTERS USA YOUNG EAGLES NATIONAL RIFLE TEAM BID FOR 2007 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP

Lapua cartridge cases combined with Sierra bullets and Hodgdon powder comprise first-rate ammunition  

Niantic, Conn., April 20, 2007 – The USA Young Eagles National Rifle Team today announced that Lapua, a division of the Nordic Nammo Group, has committed to providing its world-class cartridge cases for the team’s use in the 2007 World Long Range Target Championships and beyond. Combining Lapua cartridge cases with bullets from Sierra and powder from Hodgdon will provide the USA Young Eagles with the best ammunition that can be made, bringing the team one step closer to becoming the next world champions.

“We are very fortunate to have such a reputable company as Lapua supporting our team with quality reloading components,” said J.J. Jackson, manager, USA Young Eagles. “With the sponsorships of Sierra Bulletsmiths, Hodgdon Powders and now Lapua we have a leg-up on the competition. You just don’t get a better ammunition combination.”

This coming August, 20 of America’s finest young men and women from 12 states across the nation will travel to Canada to face team competition in the World Long Range Target Championships, shooting at distances from 300 to 1,000 yards. The USA Young Eagles National Rifle Team is fully self-supported and must supply all of its own equipment, ammunition and rifles as well as raise the necessary funds for, travel, food and accommodations.

“The USA Young Eagles are a very accomplished group of competitive shooters and we wish them the best in their quest for gold at the World Long Range Championships,” said Adam Braverman, U.S. Sales and Business Manager for Lapua. “We are very proud to offer our support with our legendary cartridge cases made to the highest quality specifications.”

Lapua is part of the Nordic Nammo Group. Lapua specializes in small caliber cartridges and components for civilian and professional use and are the choice of the world’s top shooters. For additional information about Lapua visit their web site: http://www.lapua.com/

SAVAGE ARMS TO BE A MAJOR SPONSOR OF THE UNITED STATES

 YOUNG EAGLES RIFLE TEAM

Niantic, CT—April 02, 2007 – The United States Young Eagles Rifle Team today announced that Savage Arms, Inc., has committed to a significant level of sponsorship for the national team for the 2007 World Championships.  

In August, 20 of America's finest young men and women shooters will travel to Canada to face team competition for the World Championship of Long Range shooting at distances from 300 to 1,000 yards.   From many different walks of life and from locations across the United States, the team must supply all of its own ammunition and rifles as well as raise the money for equipment, travel, food and accommodations.

"The future of long range is with the juniors. Savage Arms' donation demonstrates their commitment to the longevity of our sport," stated team manager, J.J. Jackson. "We cannot thank Savage Arms enough for its generous contribution to the success of our team."

For over 100 years, Savage Arms has been manufacturing firearms with unsurpassed accuracy and outstanding performance – at an unbeatable value. Located in Westfield, MA, Savage Arms is a privately owned company dedicated to craftsmanship and customer satisfaction.

"It brings us great pride and pleasure to support both the national team and the future of shooting sports," noted Brian Herrick, vice president of marketing for Savage Arms. "We look forward to the team returning to the United States as World Champions." 

For additional information about the USA Young Eagles and Savage Arms visit their Web sites at:  http://usaunder25team.org and www.savagearms.com

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