Rifle/Trap leagues

» Murrysville (7-0) remains unbeaten in the Allegheny Valley Rifle League A-team standings, having beaten Tarentum (2-5) 1185-1138.Kittanning (6-1) stayed right behind in the standings, though, by downing Crowfoot (1-6) 1181-1163. Kiski (5-2) eked out a win over Fort Hand (0-7) 1169-1167.In the B-team standings, Murrysville and Kittanning are on top at 6-1, followed by Kiski (5-2), Crowfoot (3-4), Tarentum (1-6) and Fort Hand (0-7).Junior shooter Bill Harvey of Murrysville shot a perfect 300 to record the week's top score. Bob Doverspike of Kittanning was the top senior with a 294, while Jessica Bester of Kittanning was the top female with a 291.

Hunter safety courses

» Gander Mountain, Johnstown, Cambria County, 1 to 6 p.m. Jan. 9 and 10. Class limit 25. Pre-registration required by calling 814-266-1777

Miscellaneous

» The Ken Sink Chapter of Trout Unlimited will offer two fly tying classes on Saturdays beginning Jan. 9 at Trinity United Methodist Church, located at 398 Church St. in Indiana. The first, "An Introduction to Fly Tying for Beginners," will be held at 10 a.m. This seven-week program is designed for those new to the hobby as well as for those with limited skills. The second, "Intermediate Fly Tying," is designed for those who already know the basics of fly tying but would like to advance their skills. Sessions for this six-week program will be held at 1 p.m. Cost for each program is $25 and includes tying and instructional materials. Participants must provide their own tools, including thread. Exceptions can be made in case of hardship. Individuals younger than 16 can attend for free, though those younger than 12 must be accompanied by an adult. In case of financial hardship no fee will be required and tools will be provided for use during the course. For information or to register, visit The Indiana Angler at 218 Grandview Ave. in Indiana or call 724-463-2011. Space is limited and payment is due at registration. The deadline is January 2.

» Tri-County Trout Club will hold its annual sport show and flea market from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Jan. 16 at Burrell Park Lake's Fisher Hall. The show, which is open to the public, is designed to sell any sporting related items, new or used, including fishing, hunting, camping or sports equipment, books, magazines, videos and/or clothing. Bamboo rod seller and builder Ron Bennett will have vintage bamboo rods and tackle for sale, in addition to rods that he has built, too. He will also appraise rods. Tables are available for $5. Admission is $3 for nonmembers and free for club members and kids younger than 12. For information or to get a table, Steve Hegedus at 412-298-0964 or pabrookie@gmail.com .

Shoots on tap

» The Sportsmen's Association of Greensburg hosts trap, skeet and sporting clays tower shoots from 6 to 10 p.m. Wednesdays. The trap range has a ramp to accommodate special-needs shooters. The club also hosts skeet shoots from 8 a.m. to noon Saturdays. Call 724-423-6350.

» Dunbar Sportsmen's Club will hold a ham and turkey shoot for shotguns and .22s at 1 p.m. today at the clubhouse. Refreshments will be available and all are welcome.

» Kingston Veterans and Sportsmen's Club, located just off Route 217 in Latrobe, will hold a 3-D archery shoot Jan. 17, with registration from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Registration will take place at the clubhouse. Prizes will be awarded and their will be a Kingston Loyalty Shooter door prize. Refreshments will be available. Call 724-539-9303.

» Strictly Sticks Traditional Archers will hold a 3-D ham shoot Jan. 17 at East Huntingdon Sportsmen's Club in Alverton for those shooting recurves, longbows and stickbows. Hams will be awarded to the first and second place archers. A third ham will be awarded in a random drawing. Registration is from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Cost to shoot is $8 for those 17 and older, $4 for those 12 to 16 and free to those 11 and younger. There will be a beginner's shooting stake at each target. Call 724-887-5404.

» Ellsworth Sportsmen's Club's trap range is open Fridays at 7 p.m. for league and practice shooting. The club itself opens at 6 p.m. on Fridays, with food and drinks available for purchase. The public is welcome to use the lighted range; cost is $5 per round and $4 per round for practice. The club's fall trap league begins Sept. 4 and all are welcome to join. Call 724-945-5275 or visit www.ellsworthsportsmen.webs.com .

» The Lawrence County Sportsman's Association's shotgun and .22 rifle ranges are open to the public Wednesdays starting at 4:30 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call 724-562-1075.

» California Hill Gun Club holds NSCA registered shoots Sundays, with sign-ups starting at 9 a.m. Call the club at 724-938-3480 or Phil Difilippo at 724-263-5016.

» Pony Farm Sportsmen's Club hosts open trap nights every Friday at 6 p.m. The public is welcome to use the lighted ranges. The full kitchen is open for all events. Visit www.ponyfarm-achfc.org .

» Sutersville Sportsmen's Club holds trap practice beginning at 6 p.m. Mondays and 10 a.m. Tuesdays. The public is welcome. Call 724-872-0989.

» Connellsville Sportsmen's Club hosts trap and skeet practice every Tuesday from 5 to 8 p.m. All shooters and the public are welcome. Instruction is available.

» Rostraver Sportsmen and Conservation Association holds trap practice at 10 a.m. Thursdays and 1 p.m. Saturdays. Big and small bore pistol pin shoots are held Wednesdays at 6 p.m. Call 724-872-4399.

» Shaner Sportsmen's Club holds trap practice every Friday from 5 to 9 p.m. The public is welcome. Beginner trap shoots open to shooters of all ages are held the third Thursday of every month. Call 724-494-6834.

» Shannock Valley Sportsmen's Club in Yatesboro holds trap practice every Thursday at 6 p.m. The public is invited to all events.

» Hecla's trap range is open for practice from 5 to 8:30 p.m. every Wednesday. The public is welcome. Call 724-423-6090 after 2 p.m.

» Fort Hand Rifle Club holds an ARA-sanctioned smallbore benchrest shoot on the second Saturday of every month. The club also hosts an NRA-sanctioned smallbore metallic silhouette match on the second Sunday of every month. Call 724-726-9580.

» Dormont-Mt. Lebanon Sportsmen's Club holds outdoor civilian marksmanship program shoots at 11 a.m. the third Sunday of every month, with sign-ups and a safety orientation beginning at 9:30; outdoor pistol, NMC and MPRL shoots at 6 p.m. Mondays; five-stand shoots are held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. the first and third Sundays of the month; trap shoots are held from 7 to 10 p.m. Tuesdays; there's a Tres Bandidos shoot at 6 p.m. the fifth Wednesday. Call 412-531-5043 or visit www.mdi.net/dml .

» Roscoe Sportsmen's Association's youth trap league shoots are held from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Sundays. The adult league shoots from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesdays. Call Mike Hela at 724-938-3500 or the club at 724-938-9080 Wednesdays and Sundays.

» Vandergrift Sportsmen's Association holds 5-stand sporting clays shoots at its club grounds on Sportsmen Drive in Washington Township every Wednesday from 4 p.m. until dark. Cost is $4 per round. Call 724-478-2129.

» Youngwood Sportsmen's Association holds trap shoots from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sundays and from 6 to 10:30 p.m. Tuesdays. The shoots are open to the public. Call Fred at 724-837-5516 or Frank at 724-834-3234.

» West Penn Sportsmen's Club in Murrysville holds five stand shoots from 4 to 9 p.m. Thursdays and 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sundays. The trap ranges are open 4:30 to 9 p.m. Thursdays.

» East Monongahela Sportsmen's Club holds 25-yard pin shoots at 6:30 p.m. Mondays; cost is $6. On Thursdays, the club runs trap shoots for $2.50 per round and 50-yard pin shoots on the pistol range for $6; both events start at 6:30 p.m. All events are open to the public. Call 412-384-4747.

» East Huntingdon Sportsman's Club's indoor archery league is holding practices at 7 p.m. Mondays. Club membership is not required to shoot. Call Doug or Amy at 724-887-4103. The club's indoor pistol range is open at 7 p.m. Mondays or by appointment for groups. Call 724-887-5404.

» White Oak Rod and Gun Club will hold a sporting clays and five-stand shoot today, with registration from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Cost is $25. The club holds a youth shotgun program at 6 p.m. Wednesdays and CMP shoots from 9 to 11 a.m. on the second Sunday of each month. There are indoor 3-D archery shoots from 6 to 9 p.m. every Thursday. Cost is $3 for adults, $1 for kids ages 12 to 16, and free to those 11 and younger and 65 and older. Skeet and 5-stand shoots are held from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesdays, Fridays and on sporting clays Sundays. All events are open to the public. Call 724-863-9941.

» Crowfoot Rod and Gun Club's trap range is open to the public from 7 to 11 p.m. Tuesdays, Fridays and Sundays. Call 724-327-9315 or 724-327-0592.

» Pitcairn Monroeville Sportsmen's Club, 505 Mosside Blvd., North Versailles, hosts Civilian Marksmanship Program and practical pistol shoots at 9 a.m. the first Sunday of each month, archery practice at 6 p.m. Mondays, practical pistol practice at 6 p.m. Thursdays, and trap practice at 6 p.m. Thursdays, 10 a.m. Saturdays, and 1 p.m. Sundays. Call 412-824-3790.

» McDonald Sportsmen's Association hosts trap and skeet practice from 7 to 10 p.m. Thursdays. The public is welcome. Call 724-796-2271 or visit www.mcdonaldsportsmen.com .

» Clairton Sportsmen's Club hosts skeet shoots and practice from 9 a.m. to noon Tuesdays, 5 to 10 p.m. Wednesdays, and 1 to 4 p.m. Sundays. The trap league and practice is from 5 to 9 p.m. Wednesdays and 1 to 4 p.m. Sundays.

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