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 years our competitive program has been synonymous with precision BB Gun competition. The Central Arkansas Hawkeyes club is expanding, and with that comes more opportunities. Depending on interest and the number of people that register for these programs, here are the disciplines that we now offer to our youth. We have limited space in each discipline so be sure to sign up for your area of interest. Registration will begin in August to correspond with National Shooting Sports Month. Seasons run in conjunction with the standard school year calendar. Practices usually start in early fall with matches taking place in winter, spring, or even 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   

Recommended for complete novices, youth who are interested but have never shot competitively, or those simply looking for a recreational activity. This program instills basic marksmanship and proper gun handling in a semi-competitive environment. Includes a written safety test. This is your first step to higher competition.

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   

Recommended for those youth who have never shot competitively before. This program instills basic marksmanship and proper gun handling in a competitive environment. Includes a written safety test.

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

Recommended for those older youth who have already been introduced to the basics of competitive shooting and who are looking for an increased challenge. Must be able to safely handle the competitive air rifle and a spotting scope on their own.

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)

For advanced older youth shooters who are already skilled in competitive shooting and who are looking for a path to collegiate or elite competition.

Hawkeyes Precision Air Pistol

Level: Beginner

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

Distance: 10 meters - Indoor   

Recommended for intermediate to advanced teen shooters who have competed in our other disciplines for at least a year, and/or who desire a different style of shooting besides sporter or precision rifle.