National Junior Olympic Opportunity Awaits 759 Shooting Sports Enthusiasts | |
![]() “Competing in the Junior Olympics was what sparked my desire to compete both collegiately and in the Olympics,” said 2012 Olympian Amanda Furrer, who recounts competing in at least eight NJOSCs. I grew amazing friendships at the match and learned a lot about myself as a competitor. When I look back on my shooting career, I always remember the fun times I had and the goals I achieved at the Junior Olympics.” Junior Olympic Invitations were sent to 759 athletes representing 49 states. They were selected following championship competition at the state level which totaled 2,568 competitors. The NJOSC will feature the top 30 percent of all competitors in 2017 and will feature Invitees that either won their state championship or were selected based on a score they attained. The competitors range in age from 10 to 20 years old, and are classified according to age as J1 (ages 18-20), J2 (ages 15-17) or J3 (ages 14 and younger).
Reigning Olympic gold medalist Ginny Thrasher (Springfield, Virginia) will participate as well in her last year before aging out of Junior Olympic eligibility. Thrasher was a 2015 NJOSC bronze medalist in Women’s Smallbore Rifle. Thrasher, who turns 20 next Tuesday, earned both individual NCAA titles last year at West Virginia University followed by the dramatic air rifle gold medal she claimed on the first day of the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro.
Check the complete list of 2017 NJOSC Invites here: Men’s Rifle Invites | Women’s Rifle Invites | Pistol Invites The 17-day spectacle of youth shooting begins Saturday, April 8 with Men’s Rifle, which leads into Women’s Rifle beginning April 15 and concludes with the Junior Pistol program starting April 21. All competitions give athletes the opportunity to train and compete at the USA Shooting indoor ranges on location at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colorado. 2017 NJOSC Schedules |
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