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A.I.M.
Slingshot Competition

June 28th – 30th

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A.I.M.

Amazing Indiana Marksmanship
Registration is now open, click the link below:

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Registration Deadline June 1st

Event Information

Putnam Parks & Pathways’ inaugural slingshot competition, A.I.M. (Amazing Indiana Marksmanship), takes place June 28-30 at Greencastle’s Jaycee Park.

A.I.M. is a three-day affair, challenging youth and adult competitors to four tournament events and two ticket events.

Tournament Events are played for score and include a Woods Course, Speed Shoot, Paper Plate Shoot, and World Cup Knock-Down. Individuals will compete at their discretion throughout Friday and Saturday. A more detailed schedule can be found below.

Ticket Events give two participants the chance to wager their tickets in a winner-takes-all contest of skill. These tickets can then be used to enter raffles at the end of the tournament. Tournament events will be available as ticket events after being played for score.

Registration for the event should be completed online at the links above and below. The adult entry fee is $40, those 12 and younger are $15, and spectators can watch for free. Registration deadline is June 1st.

Slingshot Training Sessions

We are excited to announce that the inaugural opening of the A.I.M. Slingshot Tournament will now feature two Slingshot Classes from professional slingshot instructor Jordan Smothers. The mission of this instruction is to spread the love of slingshots and introduce new people to a growing sport so don’t be hesitant to show up! The classes will take place on Thursday and Friday afternoon and are included in the schedule below.

For each of these classes, professional slingshot instructor, Jordan Smothers, will be leading the way to bring you all the critical, hands-on information you need to get on target. Our Premiere sponsor, Simpleshot, has agreed to provide slingshots and accessories to individuals who participate in this event. 
 
This training will include topics like:
  • Safety
  • What is a modern slingshot
  • How to set up a slingshot
  • Properly holding the frame
  • Aiming
  • Ammo and Band Matching
 
All those who participate in the training will have a slingshot provided, ammo, and training. In addition to the training, and if you choose to participate in the tournament, staff will be on site to set you up to compete.  
 

Lodging

Camping is available at the tournament site, though attendees can also utilize a discounted room rate at the Inn at DePauw for $100/night. Please make arrangements with the Inn prior to the event by calling (765) 658-1000 and identifying yourself as with the A.I.M. Slingshot Tournament.

There are also many AirBnB rental options nearby. Please follow either of the links below for easy access to local bookings.

Breakfast and dinner will be provided Friday and Saturday, the 28th and 29th, and a final farewell breakfast will be provided Sunday morning. As you are planning your lodging, please note that all scorecards must be submitted prior to 6 p.m. on Saturday, the 29th.

Nearby Amenities

  • Frisbee Golf Course (Big Walnut Sports Park)
  • Fishing on site
  • Nearby shopping and restaurants
  • Tiger Point Golf Club
  • Bowling
  • Movie theater
  • Hiking on site, at the DePauw Nature Park and on Peoples Pathways
Inn at Depauw
Air BnB

Schedule

  • Thursday, June 27th
    • 12:00 p.m. – Campgrounds Open
    • 1:00 p.m. – Slingshot Training with Jordan Smothers

  • Friday, June 28th
    • 9:00 a.m. – Breakfast and Meet & Greet
    • 12:00 p.m. – Registration & Competition Opens
    • 1:00 p.m. – Slingshot Training with Jordan Smothers
    • 7:00 p.m. – Dinner

  • Saturday, June 29th
      • All Day – Practice Range Open
      • 9:00 a.m. – Breakfast
      • 10:00 a.m. – Competition Opens
      • 6:00 p.m. – Scorecard Deadline
      • 7:00 p.m. – Dinner, Awards, & Prizes

    • Sunday, June 30th
      • 9:00 a.m. – Breakfast, Clean-Up, & Farewell

    Competition Information

    Tournament Events

    Woods Course (120 points)

    • 30 shooting stations (4 points possible per station)
    • 2 shots per target

    Speed shoot (120 points)

    • One minute to knock down as many cans as possible
    • Time starts at first shot
    • 6 points per hit
    • Distance 8 meters

    Paper Plate Shoot (120 points)

    • 4” circle
    • 10 shots 12 points each
    • Distance 12 meters

    World Cup Knock Down (120Points)

    • 4 rounds
    • 5 shots
    • Distance of 10 meters

    Ticket Events

    Impossible Shot

    • 3 shots
    • Best two out of three takes the tickets
    • Or your variation

    Spanish Knock Down

    • 1 round
    • 5 shots
    • Highest score takes the tickets
    • Tied scores are settled through a target reset and rematch

    Additional Information

    All scorecards must be submitted prior to 6 p.m. on Saturday, the 29th.

    Slingshots must only have elastic between the frame and the pouch. No slingbows or mechanical releases are allowed. The ammo for the tournament will be 8mm-9.5mm (5/16″-3/8″). Steel ammo only.

    Register

    Registration Deadline June 1st

    A.I.M. Slingshot Competition, Putnam County, Indiana
    A.I.M. Slingshot Competition, Putnam County, Indiana
    A.I.M. Slingshot Competition, Putnam County, Indiana

    LOCATION

    • Event:
      A.I.M. Slingshot Tournament
    • Date:
      June 28th – 30th
    • Location:
    • Address :

      1681 East County Road 225 South, Greencastle, IN, 46135

    COMPETITIONS

    • WOODS COURSE (120 POINTS)

    • SPEED SHOOT (120 POINTS)

    • PAPER PLATE SHOOT (120 POINTS)

    • WORLD CUP KNOCK DOWN (120 POINTS)

    • TICKET EVENT – IMPOSSIBLE SHOT

    • TICKET EVENT – SPANISH KNOCK DOWN

    Contact/Links

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    Covered Bridges
    Nature Preserves & Trails
    Campsites
    Waterways
    Recreation

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