Our Programs

Looking for a way to get your youth involved with the shooting sports?

The Central Arkansas Hawkeyes youth shooting sports club is expanding the ways that your children can get introduced to the world of shooting sports, educationally & competitively.



Explore all of the programs we have to offer below!

Youth Competitive Programs

For many years, the Central Arkansas Hawkeyes was best known for precision BB Gun competition. As our program has grown, so have the opportunities available to our athletes.

Today, the Hawkeyes offers multiple shooting-sports disciplines designed to meet athletes at different stages of development—from beginning marksmanship through advanced precision competition.

Program availability is based on interest, staffing, equipment, and available range space, and enrollment in each discipline may be limited. Families are encouraged to register early for their preferred program.



Registration typically begins in August in conjunction with National Shooting Sports Month. Our program year generally follows the traditional school calendar, with practices beginning in early fall and competitions taking place throughout the winter, spring, and, depending on the discipline, summer.

Beginner BB Gun with Faulkner County 4-H

Level: Beginner

Ages: 9 to 15, or 4th Grade to 10th Grade (minimum age must be met prior to Jan 1)

Distance: 5 meters - Indoor   

The Faulkner County 4-H Beginner BB Program introduces young shooters to the fundamentals of safe and responsible marksmanship in a positive, structured, and encouraging environment.

Participants learn firearm safety, range procedures, proper shooting positions, basic marksmanship skills, and the habits needed to become confident and responsible shooters. The program emphasizes learning, personal growth, sportsmanship, and character while providing athletes with a strong foundation for future recreational or competitive shooting opportunities.



This program is conducted as part of Arkansas 4-H Shooting Sports and requires completion of both the local TeamSnap registration and official Arkansas 4-H enrollment for full team membership.

Hawkeyes Precision BB Gun

Level: Beginner to Intermediate

Ages: 9 to 15, or 4th Grade to 10th Grade (minimum age must be met prior to Jan 1)

Distance: 5 meters - Indoor   

The Central Arkansas Hawkeyes Competitive BB Program is designed for young athletes who are ready to move beyond introductory marksmanship and develop the skills required for organized competition.

Athletes train in the fundamentals of competitive BB gun shooting, including the four shooting positions, sight alignment, sight picture, breathing control, trigger control, follow-through, match preparation, and mental discipline.



The program combines technical instruction with structured practice, teamwork, sportsmanship, and character development as athletes prepare for local, state, regional, and national competition.

Hawkeyes Sporter Air Rifle

Level: Intermediate to Advanced

Ages: 12 to 18, or 7th Grade to End of High School (minimum age must be met prior to Jan 1)

Distance: 10 meters - Indoor

The Central Arkansas Hawkeyes Sporter Air Rifle Program provides athletes with the opportunity to advance into 10-meter competitive air rifle while continuing to develop strong shooting fundamentals and competitive discipline.

Athletes learn proper standing, kneeling, and prone technique, equipment use, shot execution, match strategy, mental preparation, and the consistency required for competitive performance.



Sporter Air Rifle provides an important developmental pathway for athletes who want to challenge themselves at a higher level while building the skills, confidence, discipline, and character necessary for continued advancement in the shooting sports.

Hawkeyes Precision Air Rifle (& .22 By Special Inquiry Only)

Level: Advanced to Junior Olympic

Ages: 14 to 20, or 9th Grade to College (minimum age must be met prior to Jan 1). It is highly recommended that you do not start this level of shooting any later than 9th Grade if you want to prepare for a path to collegiate shooting.

Distance: 10 meters to 50 meters - Indoor (50 meters outdoor)

The Central Arkansas Hawkeyes Precision Air Rifle Program is our advanced rifle program for athletes who have demonstrated the maturity, discipline, commitment, and technical ability required for precision competition.

Athletes train in 10-meter precision air rifle using advanced equipment and techniques while refining position, stability, sighting, trigger control, shot process, mental performance, and match strategy.

The program is designed for athletes seeking high-level competition and continued development toward state, regional, national, collegiate, and other advanced shooting opportunities.



Smallbore (.22 caliber) rifle training may be offered by request and at the discretion of program leadership to qualified athletes who demonstrate appropriate readiness, maturity, safety, and commitment.

Hawkeyes Precision Air Pistol

Level: Beginner

Ages: 12 to 18, or 7th Grade to End of High School (minimum age must be met prior to Jan 1)

Distance: 10 meters - Indoor   

The Central Arkansas Hawkeyes Precision Air Pistol Program provides advanced training for athletes interested in the discipline, control, and technical demands of competitive pistol shooting.

Athletes develop proper stance, grip, sight alignment, sight picture, breathing control, trigger control, follow-through, mental focus, and a consistent shot process while training for 10-meter precision air pistol competition.

The program emphasizes individual responsibility, self-control, concentration, and competitive excellence while providing athletes with opportunities to progress toward higher levels of competition.



Smallbore (.22 caliber) pistol training may be offered by request and at the discretion of program leadership to qualified athletes who demonstrate appropriate readiness, maturity, safety, and commitment.