November/December 2010: Volume 18, Number 6 - USA Shooting

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2Olympic Shooting CSeptember 2010 markedthe 25th anniversaryof the opening of theOlympic ShootingCenter (OSC) at theOlympic Training Center in ColoradoSprings. Upon completionin 1985, the OSC opened as oneof the premier indoor shootingfacilities in the world and remainsas such today. For the past quartercentury, the OSC has served asthe year-round training facility forrifle and pistol Resident Athletes.Additionally, it is the headquartersand administrative offices ofthe National Governing Body ofOlympic shooting, known as USAShooting since 1995. Built by theNational Rifle Association in the mid‘80s with funds from private and corporatedonations, the OSC was one ofthe first new facilities constructed atthe Colorado based Olympic TrainingCenter—beginning the transformationof the former Ent Air Force Base intothe world-class facility of today whichsupports hundreds of athletes in avariety Olympic sports.Not just a training facility, the OSChas been the venue for many shootingcompetitions such as the NationalJunior Olympic Championship (rifleand pistol), National Collegiate AthleticAssociation (NCAA) Rifle Championshipand Olympic Trials. As thelargest indoor shooting facility in theWestern Hemisphere and second largestin the world, the OSC featurestwo levels of ranges that can beconfigured for 28 firing points for50 meter rifle and pistol events, 72firing points for 10 meter air rifleand pistol or 40 firing points for 25meter pistol events.Over the years, this climatecontrolledfacility has provided atraining and competition environmentfor thousands of elite anddevelopment level shooters andhas been the primary training facilityfor numerous rifle and pistolOlympians. Moreover, severalResident Athletes have honed theirskills at the OSC on the way tointernational success and Olympicmedals including Launi Meili (Ol-18 USA Shooting NewsNov-Dec Issue 2010.indd 1811/8/10 9:22 PM
Center Celebrates25th Anniversaryympic gold ’92), Bob Foth (Olympicsilver ’92), Matt Emmons(Olympic gold ’04 and silver ’08)and Jason Turner (Olympic bronze’08).Annually, over 150,000 visitorstouring the Olympic Center havethe opportunity to learn aboutthe history of international shootingthrough the displays of sportmemorabilia, national championshiptrophies and U.S. InternationalShooting Hall of Fame. Throughlarge double glass viewing windows,visitors have the opportunityThe updated electronic 10m targets help the OlympicShooting Center remain a top facility in the nation.to observe the athletes training orcompeting. For many visitors, this isboth an introduction to competitiveshooting and the Olympic shootingsports.With upgrades to target systemsto meet the changes in our sport,the OSC continues to maintain areputation as a world-class trainingand competition facility. USAShooting is fortunate to have afacility that has been and continuesto be significant in the successof our athletes andorganization.Nov-Dec Issue 2010.indd 1911/8/10 9:22 PM
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