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Halter Events Para Trap World Cup USPSA Collegiate Championship Tom Klix Memorial Sporting Clays Classic Education Classes Collegiate Education Youth Education Charger Shooting Sports Outreach Junior Olympic Development Camps Liberty Shooting Camps Donate Ways to Give Membership Shoot with the Pros Center Hours: Members: Tues.-Fri. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Sat., 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Public : Wed.-Fri. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Sat. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Contact the Center: (517) 610-5593 [email protected] Welcome to the Halter Center Through the Halter Shooting Sports Education Center, Hillsdale College promotes the responsible and disciplined use of firearms in shooting sports for all ages by teaching fundamental safety and marksmanship; trains youth and collegiate athletes to compete at the highest levels; fosters intelligent patriotism, self-governance, and citizenship through teaching the U.S. Constitution; and supports American shooting sport success on the world stage in partnership with USA Shooting. Classes Hillsdale students of all ability levels can take a variety of classes, from an introduction to shooting sports to more advanced courses. Safety All classes and seminars begin with an extensive introduction to firearms and range safety. Constitution Hillsdale is unique by complementing shooting education with classes and seminars on constitutional rights. Cottages Quality Amenities and Convenient Location The Cottages at the Halter Shooting Sports Education Center A cozy home away from home for Hillsdale College guests! The cottages are built with the generous gifts of friends and supporters of Hillsdale College to host guests of College events such as Parents Weekends, Commencement, and shooting competitions. Each cottage features 4 individual bedrooms with private bathrooms and entrances. So whether you’re a couple needing one room, or a large group needing to house many people, the cottages provide a great solution for your needs. REGISTRATION INFORMATION USA Shooting Partnership In 2019, Hillsdale College became the official home of the USA Shooting National Team. Through this partnership, the Halter Center serves as host for the Junior Nationals in rifle, both Junior and Senior Nationals in International Skeet and Trap, International Paralympic Grand Prix events, Olympic training camps, Junior World training camps, and Junior Olympic Development Camps. The National Team trains at the Halter Center for the Olympics and other national and international competitions. Currently ranked #1 in the World for Men’s Trap Derrick Mein 2022 ISSF President’s World Cup, Silver, Men’s Trap 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 X WORLD CUP MEDAL WINNER No matter how good you get you can always get better, and that’s the exciting part. DERRICK MEIN 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games USA Camps In partnership with USA Shooting, the Halter Center hosts Junior Olympic Development Camps each summer for high-level shotgun competitors between the ages of 12 and 20. Attendees choose between the two Olympic shotgun disciplines for their area of focus: International Skeet or International Trap. Junior Olympic Development Camps aim to improve shooters’ skills over the course of six days through guided instruction from current and former USA Shooting Olympians and National Team members. Sessions include individual and small group coaching with Olympic shooters, a presentation on the U.S. Constitution from Hillsdale College faculty, a sports psychology session with USA Shooting trainers, and shooting competitions. LEARN MORE A CAMPS Junior Olympic Development Camps Skeet & Trap Camps Hillsdale, Michigan USA Shooting National Shotgun Championships Skeet & Trap Championships Hillsdale, Michigan USA Shooting National Junior Olympic Shotgun Championship Skeet & Trap Championships Hillsdale, Michigan Eight American Trap Fields Lodge and education center 113 acres Level 1 USPSA Match First Saturday of every month March through November Ailes Shooting Range Match starts at 10am $20 for Halter members $25 for non-members The Halter Center is located about five miles from Hillsdale’s campus at 4390 Bankers Road, Hillsdale, MI. VIEW ALL EVENTS Pistol Practice Wednesdays Ailes Shooting Range 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Complimentary for Halter members $10 for non-members The Halter Center is located about five miles from Hillsdale’s campus at 4390 Bankers Road, Hillsdale, MI. VIEW ALL EVENTS Events Shooting Sports Classes Prior experience is not required for enrollment in shooting sports classes. Each student, however, is required to take Intro to Shooting Sports, regardless of skill level. In this class, instructors teach the National Rifle Association’s home safety course, history of firearms, firearms laws, and basic marksmanship. After completion, students can take classes in a variety of disciplines. Please note that the range is about five miles from campus, and the school does not provide transportation. Many students carpool to class, and instructors assist in making arrangements for those without vehicles. Expert Programs Elite Instructors Skills Development Development Facilities Introduction to Shooting Sports LEARN MORE Rifle LEARN MORE Pistol LEARN MORE Archery LEARN MORE The AcuSport Grille Large Group Dining: We welcome large groups at the AcuSport Grille, but due to limited seating in the restaurant, we require reservations for parties larger than eight people. Overflow seating in the AcuSport Lodge Great Room is not guaranteed unless you make arrangements with us at least two operational days in advance. Please call the AcuSport Grille directly at (517) 437-9734 to make your reservation. Wednesday – Friday: 11:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. & 4:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Saturday: 11:30 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. THE ACUSPORT MENU Our Facilities Home of the USA Shooting National Team 1 AcuSport Lodge The AcuSport Lodge serves as the Halter Center’s primary space for meetings, events, and classroom activities. 2 Trap Field Across the 113-acre facility are five international/Olympic bunker trap fields. 3 Sporting Clays Course The Halter Center features a 23-station sporting clays course. 4 Indoor and Outdoor Pistol and Rifle Range Safety and shooting equipment is provided for dry- and live-fire exercises. 5 Outdoor Action Pistol and Rifle Range The range includes four 30-yard pistol bays, a 40-yard pistol bay, and a 100-yard rifle range. 6 Archery Range Archery is a one-credit sports studies course. Classes are two hours long and meet once a week for eight weeks. Safety and shooting equipment is provided. Explore the Sporting Clays Course FACILITIES Eight American Trap Fields READ ABOUT TRAP FIELDS FACILITIES 23 Station Sporting Clays Course READ ABOUT SPORTING CLAYS FACILITIES Five Bunker Fields READ ABOUT BUNKER FIELDS FACILITIES Four Skeet Fields READ ABOUT SKEET FIELDS Schedule SUNDAY HALTER CENTER MEMBERS reserve 48 hours prior via portal 12:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. PISTOL SUNDAY GENERAL PUBLIC CLOSED MONDAY HALTER CENTER MEMBERS Self-service 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. ARCHERY MONDAY GENERAL PUBLIC CLOSED TUESDAY HALTER CENTER MEMBERS Walk-in | $5/round 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. AMERICAN TRAP Walk-in, provide own puller | $8/round 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. AMERICAN SKEET Reserve at least 48 hours prior via web portal 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. 5-STAND Reserve at least 48 hours prior via web portal 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. OLYMPIC BUNKER Walk-in | $.36/target or $150/500 targets 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. SPORTING CLAYS No charge | Reserve 48 hours prior via portal 12:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. PISTOL No charge 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. | Self-service ARCHERY TUESDAY GENERAL PUBLIC CLOSED WEDNESDAY GENERAL PUBLIC Walk-in | $5/round 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. AMERICAN TRAP Walk-in, provide own puller | $8/round 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. AMERICAN SKEET Walk-in | Provide own puller | $10 round 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. INTERNATIONAL TRAP Reserve at least 48 hours prior via web portal 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. 5-STAND Reserve...