Sports Shooter Academy

The Sports Shooter Academy gang thought we’d put together a FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) to answer a few of the questions….that we get asked….frequently!

1. “When will you hold a Sports Shooter Academy in _______?” Due to the immense task of planning the workshop, the proximity of Division 1 universities in the area, the fact that the entire faculty resides in the region, and the relationships and ties the faculty has with the schools and teams in the area, Sports Shooter Academy is held in Orange County, CA. We will not have other workshops anywhere else. If you see a Sports Shooter Academy anyplace besides the OC, it’s a fake!
2. “How old do I need to be to attend Sports Shooter Academy?”To be accepted to Sports Shooter Academy, you must be 18 years of age and to be considered a student, must be enrolled full-time at a college or university.
3. “I live outside of the United States. Can I attend Sports Shooter Academy?” Sure! We have had international students and participants from countries including Japan, the United Kingdom, and Canada, our friends from the North! Just remember you are responsible for all of your own paperwork and you are on your own to get to Orange County, CA.
4. “I shoot Canon but I see that Nikon sponsors the workshop and provides loaner equipment and support. Can I still attend?” Of course you’re still welcome to attend and use the loaner equipment from Nikon! Just remember that control layouts and zoom & focus rings between Nikons and Canons are different and can take some time to get used to.
5. “Is transportation provided during the workshop?” No. Due to liability reasons, the faculty and staff cannot give rides to students and participants. If you are a student who cannot rent a car, don’t worry. Participants and students always help each other out and ride sharing is encouraged. Pre-workshop discussion groups and email lists will let everyone get to know each other and logistical plans for rides and hotel rooms can be made by those who are interested.
6. “When are applicants accepted into the workshop?” Keep in mind there is a very limited number of spaces available in this workshop. We will be reviewing applications as they come in and those that are accepted will be notified immediately after that. There is a deadline, however we expect all of the spaces to be filled before that date. Once all of the spaces in the workshop are filled, we will start a waiting list and all openings due to dropouts will be filled from that list.

Hope this helps! We hope to see you in the OC in 2010!

Aloha,
Academy Admin