What is AAFTA?

AAFTA is an Association of Member Clubs that support the sport of Field Target in America. Its main goal is to promote Field Target shooting clubs in the United States. In accordance with its By-Laws, AAFTA is responsible for establishing a set of Rules and Guidelines so that participants may compete in Regional and National marches in a manner fair to all. AAFTA is also responsible for the maintenance and distribution of these rules to its affiliated clubs in the interest of creating a standard among all of its members. AAFTA also assists affiliated clubs in conducting regional and national competitions governed by these same set of Rules and Guidelines. Through its every act and deed, AAFTA strives to further the sport of field target as a gentlemanly sport in its conduct, safety, fairness and participation by all members. Through doing that, AAFTA promotes shooting as a healthy recreational activity to the general public.

Organizationally, AAFTA consists of a governing body called the Board of Governors (BoG), as well as Member Clubs that host Field Target matches and vote on issues as brought forth by the BoG. The BoG consists of a Chairman, Vice-Chairman, Secretary, and three (3) additional governors charged with being the voice of AAFTA, providing a "buck stops here" position on all questions relating to organization and conduct. AAFTA Member Clubs all have a single vote as long as they are in good standing when issues are brought forth at the Nationals. This ensures that the smallest club is just as equally heard as the largest.
AAFTA is responsible for overseeing a National Championship Match each calendar year. AAFTA Member Clubs put in bids each year to hold a future Nationals where shooters from all over the US and even Canada come together and compete for the top prize of National Champion. Plus a whole year of really great bragging rights!

JOIN IN ON THE FUN
Field target is a sport that can be enjoyed by everyone. While it is a sport you'll find that we really aren't that competitive, meaning that we typically compete for bragging rights for a day, a pat on the back, a piece of paper, or a plastic medal. To many it's more of a competition against yourself to try and get a better score than last time. You'll find that there's a lot of laughter and conversation that occur while we shoot. And if someone is having a bad day there's always someone there to remind them to just have fun -- afterall, a day shooting field target is better than any day at work.

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