Grand American Relocated for 2020
ATA staff and local officials have been providing information to state officials over the past several weeks concerning the possibility of the 2020 Grand American taking place at the World Shooting and Recreational Complex at Sparta Illinois. The ATA had asked for a decision by June 15 to allow time for Grand American preparations.
ATA staff was informed by IDNR representatives late Friday afternoon June 12 that a COVID-19 Mitigation plan for the Grand American from the ATA would be required by Sunday afternoon June 14 to assist in the Illinois Department of Public Health’s final consideration for allowing the 2020 Grand to take place at Sparta. Local health and government officials and ATA staff met at the ATA offices on Saturday June 13 to compose the plan which was supplemental to information already submitted. After review by the ATA Executive Committee, the plan was submitted to IDNR Saturday evening.
At 5:30 Monday June 15, ATA Executive Director Lynn Gipson, was informed by IDNR Director Colleen Callahan that the Grand American would not be allowed at Sparta this year. A press release was released by IDNR at the same time.
In anticipation of this decision, the ATA Executive Committee had pre-determined that if not at Sparta the Grand would be held at the home grounds of the Missouri Trapshooters Association, Linn Creek Missouri.
The dates of the AIM Championship will be August 2-4 (trap events only), and the Grand American August 5-15.
Over the next few days, ATA staff will be working on details and modifications for this year’s Grand American at Linn Creek. Please be patient as we plan and prepare this historic event. Details will first be posted to the ATA website.
Thanks for your continues support,
ATA Executive Committee
ATA staff and local officials have been providing information to state officials over the past several weeks concerning the possibility of the 2020 Grand American taking place at the World Shooting and Recreational Complex at Sparta Illinois. The ATA had asked for a decision by June 15 to allow time for Grand American preparations.
ATA staff was informed by IDNR representatives late Friday afternoon June 12 that a COVID-19 Mitigation plan for the Grand American from the ATA would be required by Sunday afternoon June 14 to assist in the Illinois Department of Public Health’s final consideration for allowing the 2020 Grand to take place at Sparta. Local health and government officials and ATA staff met at the ATA offices on Saturday June 13 to compose the plan which was supplemental to information already submitted. After review by the ATA Executive Committee, the plan was submitted to IDNR Saturday evening.
At 5:30 Monday June 15, ATA Executive Director Lynn Gipson, was informed by IDNR Director Colleen Callahan that the Grand American would not be allowed at Sparta this year. A press release was released by IDNR at the same time.
In anticipation of this decision, the ATA Executive Committee had pre-determined that if not at Sparta the Grand would be held at the home grounds of the Missouri Trapshooters Association, Linn Creek Missouri.
The dates of the AIM Championship will be August 2-4 (trap events only), and the Grand American August 5-15.
Over the next few days, ATA staff will be working on details and modifications for this year’s Grand American at Linn Creek. Please be patient as we plan and prepare this historic event. Details will first be posted to the ATA website.
Thanks for your continues support,
ATA Executive Committee
Congratulations to the Trophy Winners From Rhode Island Which Include:
Event #3: Little Egypt Golf Cars Doubles -- John Federici, Veteran Champ with a score of 97
Event #6: Zoli International Doubles -- John Federici, Veteran Champ with a score of 98
Event #9: Kolar Doubles -- John Federici, Veteran Champ with a score of 99
Event #11: Krieghoff 100 Handicap -- Joyce Morris, Lady II Runner-Up with a score of 91
Event #14: Dawson Enterprise Doubles -- John Federici, Veteran Champ with a score of 99
Event #18: Champion of Champions Sue Smith, Jameson Smith, John Federici, Ron Pedro, and Mike Jubin represented Rhode Island very well with Sue and Mike both shooting a 99, John shot a 97 and Ron and Jameson both shooting a 95.
Event #23: Caesar Guerini Preliminary Handicap -- Sue Smith, Lady II Runner Up with a score of 94
Congratulations to all the Rhode Island shooters at the 2019 Grand American!!! You represented Rhode Island Well!!