Boy Scouts set Nov. 10 clay shoot

CRESTVIEW — A clay shoot to benefit the Boy Scouts of America begins at 9 a.m. Nov. 10 at Shoal River Sporting Clays and Shooting Center, 3985 E. U.S. Highway 90, Crestview. Check-in begins at 7:30 a.m., with a shotgun start at 9 a.m. The event, hosted by The Boy Scouts Gulf Coast Council, ends at 2 p.m.

Deadline to enter the competition is Nov. 1, with an $80 fee per person. The registration fee includes shells, clays, prizes, five practice shots, refreshments on the course and the awards lunch after the tournament. Participants must provide their own 12- or 20-gauge shotgun, eye protection and ear protections.

Sponsorship opportunities are available at several levels. Event sponsorship at the $2,000 level includes one four-person team, two sponsorship signs (one as a banner and another at registration), and promotional materials.

Award sponsorships cost $1,000, which includes one four-person team, one sponsorship sign along with banner at registration, and allowed promotional materials.

A course sponsorship, $850, includes a four-person team with signage at registration and allowed promotional materials.

Station sponsorship, $125, includes one sponsorship sign at a shooting station.

Prizes will be awarded for the top three  teams and individual scores. Door prizes will be presented during lunch.

Part of the registration fee is tax deductible. The tournament will help the Boy Scouts continue to provide scouting programs for area youths.

Visit www.gulfcoastcouncil.org to sign up. For details, contact Jim Boksa at 476-6336.

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