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Permanent link for GVSU Club Swim at the NDSC Irish Invitational on January 11, 2022

On December 4th, 2021 the GVSU swim club attended the NDSC Irish Invitational. They competed against a total of 15 teams, placing 13th overall with 67 points. 12 swimmers made the drive to Notre Dame, and for a few this was their first meet of the semester. Out of those 12 swimmers the women earned 33 points, putting them in 12th, while the men earned 34 points, putting them in 12th as well. Our distance swimmers of the meet, Jonah Cox and Veronica Lidy, earned us the most points. Lidy scored 9 points in the 200 IM (2:37.46) and 15 points in the 500 Freestyle (6:23.85). She contributed 24 points to the team. While Cox scored 9 points in the 500 Freestyle (5:43.44) and 9 points in the 100 Backstroke (1:03.76). He also gained us another 18 points. However, they weren’t the only ones to do good as we had a lot of great swims at this meet. Dom Ferracciolo earned us another 9 points with his swim in the 200 Breaststroke (2:29.77). Ferracciolo said that it felt good to get back in the water again. He enjoyed being with the team and getting the opportunity to cheer on his friends. Rosie Champion also had some good swims in her 50 freestyle (29.34), 50 butterfly (32.25), 100 IM (1:17.69), and her 50 breaststroke (39.00). Champion said, “Notre Dame was a great time! I did my personal best of the season and I believe that the team as a whole did pretty well! Though we didn’t get the most points of the meet, it was still a great environment all around! Everyone on the team was cheering and supporting each other the entire time. It was an amazing feeling to see the team be all together and happy to be there!”

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Posted on Permanent link for GVSU Club Swim at the NDSC Irish Invitational on January 11, 2022.

Permanent link for Rifle & Pistol Participates In Orion Monthly Match on January 10, 2022

WYOMING, MI – The Grand Valley State University Rifle Club participated in three Orion Scoring System Monthly Virtual Matches in December. Orion's Monthly Virtual Matches are a fun way for users to compare scores with other teams and shooters from across the country. The air pistol match consisted of 40 shots at 10 meters, the air rifle competition consisted of 60 shots also at 10 meters, and the smallbore competition consisted of 60 shots fired in prone, standing, and kneeling position at 50 feet.

Two Lakers participated in the air pistol event. Leading the way was John Martin (Holly, Michigan). Martin posted a top stage of 89 (out of 100) on his way to a 342 (out of 400). His score was good for 3^rd place overall. Additionally, it was a season-best. Jacob Schorr (East Grand Rapids, Michigan) shot a 248 for 11^th place. As a team, the pair was second place overall.

Air Pistol Results: https://www.orionresults.com/team/MatchPage.aspx?MatchID=1.1.2021120317215111.1

Leading the way in the air rifle event was Alexander Straith (West Bloomfield, Michigan). He posted a score of 586.8 (out of 654), good for sixth place overall. He was joined by Cassie Coulston-Gerigk (Wayne, Michigan), and Kathryn Karas (Carleton, Michigan), in posting a team score of 1738.1, good for third place overall. Coulston-Gerigk shot a 583.7, with a high target of 99.4. Karas shot 567.6.

Air Rifle Results: https://www.orionresults.com/team/MatchPage.aspx?MatchID=1.1.2021120317182866.1

In smallbore, Straith led the Lakers with a score of 546 (out of 600). The score was good for second place. Coulston-Gergik finished third, with a score of 533. Schorr displayed his versatility in rounding out the team score with a tally of 467, finishing sixth. Together, they finished first place as a team with 1546 (out of 1800). Karas finished fourth with a score of 532.

Smallbore Results: https://www.orionresults.com/team/MatchPage.aspx?MatchID=1.1.2021120317234410.1

The mission of the GVSU Rifle & Pistol Club is to provide all students with the opportunity to participate in shooting sports, with an emphasis in three-position smallbore rifle, international air rifle, and air pistol. Regardless of skill or ability, all members can have a safe and enjoyable time interacting with fellow students and engaging in marksmanship. All equipment is provided, including guns, ammunition, and targets. The club meets Tuesdays from 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM and Thursdays 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM during the school year at the Grand Rapids Rifle & Pistol Club (1331 Nagel Ave SW, Wyoming). Practice attendance is not mandatory to be a member of the club; however, regular practice attendance is expected.

Please consider supporting the GVSU Rifle Club through a tax-deductible charitable contribution: https://www.gvsu.edu/giving/give-online2.htm?fundId=80818

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Posted on Permanent link for Rifle & Pistol Participates In Orion Monthly Match on January 10, 2022.

Permanent link for Western Intercollegiate Rifle Conference December Recap on January 10, 2022

WYOMING, MICHIGAN – The GVSU Rifle Club concluded month three of the five-month Western Intercollegiate Rifle Conference season in December. The conference is currently composed of 12 teams from the Midwest and East Coast. Member schools include Bowling Green State University, Georgia Military College, Grand Valley State University, Hillsdale College, Liberty University, Michigan State University, Michigan Technological University, North Dakota State University, Purdue University, University of Akron, University of Michigan, and the University of Wisconsin-Superior. In the regular season, the schools compete in monthly postal matches in three-position smallbore rifle and precision air rifle. A postal match is a competition in which competitors fire separately on their home ranges and exchange scores. Four predesignated shooters contribute towards the overall team score.

Air Rifle Individual:

Season Rank December Total

19. Cassie Coulston-Gerigk 549

20. Alexander Straith 553

28. Kathryn Karas 526

32. Tristan Bruizeman 531

39. Jacob Schorr 511

40. Mahmoud Salih 471

44. John Martin DNF

73. Joseph Martin DNF

Air Rifle Team:

Season Rank December Total

University of Akron 2305
Liberty University 2249
University of Michigan 2239
North Dakota State University 2215
Hillsdale College 2193
Grand Valley State University 2159
Georgia Military College 2089
Michigan Technological University DNF
Michigan State University 543
Purdue University DNF

T-11. Bowling Green State University DNF

T-11. University of Wisconsin-Superior DNF

Smallbore Individual:

Season Rank December Total

14. Alexander Straith 547

20. Cassie Coulston-Gerigk 545

24. Katheryn Karas 527

28. Tristan Bruizeman 503

36. Jacob Schorr 442

45. Mahmoud Salih 442

49. John Martin DNF

55. Joseph Martin DNF

Smallbore Team:

Season Rank December Total

University of Akron 2207
Liberty University 2200
North Dakota State University 2171
University of Michigan 2122
Grand Valley State University 2122
Georgia Military College 1957
Purdue University DNF
University of Wisconsin-Superior 1652
Michigan Technological University DNF
Bowling Green State University 1289
Michigan State University DNF

Please consider supporting the GVSU Rifle Club through a tax-deductible charitable contribution: https://www.gvsu.edu/giving/give-online2.htm?fundId=80818

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Posted on Permanent link for Western Intercollegiate Rifle Conference December Recap on January 10, 2022.

Permanent link for Rifle Club Wins International University Air Rifle Match on December 13, 2021

WYOMING, MICHIGAN – The Grand Valley State University Rifle Club participated in the 11^th Annual International University Air Rifle Match in early November. The match was a postal match. A postal match is a competition in which competitors fire separately on their home ranges and exchange scores. The match consisted of 40 total shots fired from the standing position at 10 meters. In total, Lakers made up eight of the 32 individual entries and two of the eight-team entries. Competitors hailed from multiple states and Switzerland.

Cassie Coulston-Gerigk (Wayne, Michigan) led all Lakers with a score of 374 (out of 400). She posted target scores of 96 (out of 100), 95, 92, and 91. Her efforts resulted in a first-place finish overall. Coulston-Gerigk finished second in 2020 with a score of 368. The Lakers landed two others in the top 10; Alexander Straith (West Bloomfield, Michigan) was second with 360 and Kathryn Karas (Carleton, Michigan) was fifth with 352.

The afore mentioned athletes were joined by Tristian Bruizeman (West Olive, Michigan in posting a team score of 1415 (out of 1600). The score was best among all entries for the third consecutive season. Conference rival, Georgia Military College finished in second, 30 points behind.

A second Laker team, comprised of John Martin (Holly, Michigan), Jacob Schorr (East Grand Rapids, Michigan), Joseph Martin (South Bend, Indiana), and Mahmoud Salih (Caledonia, Michigan) was fifth overall with a score of 1201.

Please consider supporting the GVSU Rifle Club through a tax-deductible charitable contribution: https://www.gvsu.edu/giving/give-online2.htm?fundId=80818

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Posted on Permanent link for Rifle Club Wins International University Air Rifle Match on December 13, 2021.

Permanent link for Western Intercollegiate Rifle Conference November Recap on December 13, 2021

WYOMING, MICHIGAN – The GVSU Rifle Club concluded month two of the five-month Western Intercollegiate Rifle Conference season in November. The conference is currently composed of 12 teams from the Midwest and East Coast. Member schools include Bowling Green State University, Georgia Military College, Grand Valley State University, Hillsdale College, Liberty University, Michigan State University, Michigan Technological University, North Dakota State University, Purdue University, University of Akron, University of Michigan, and the University of Wisconsin-Superior. In the regular season, the schools compete in monthly postal matches in three-position smallbore rifle and precision air rifle. A postal match is a competition in which competitors fire separately on their home ranges and exchange scores. Four predesignated shooters contribute towards the overall team score.

Air Rifle Individual:

Season Rank November Total

13. Cassie Coulston-Gerigk 567

20. Alexander Straith 561

28. Kathryn Karas 524

36. Tristan Bruizeman 512

37. John Martin 515

42. Jacob Schorr 495

61. Mahmoud Salih 423

71. Joseph Martin 501

Air Rifle Team:

Season Rank November Total

University of Akron 2287
Liberty University 2259
University of Michigan 2241
North Dakota State University 2238
Hillsdale College 2193
Grand Valley State University 2167
Georgia Military College 2125
Michigan Technological University 1758
Purdue University 2214

10. Michigan State University 1343

T-11. Bowling Green State University DNF

T-11. University of Wisconsin-Superior DNF

Smallbore Individual:

Season Rank November Total

13. Alexander Straith 550

25. Cassie Coulston-Gerigk 521

31. Katheryn Karas 497

33. John Martin 480

35. Tristan Bruizeman 474

40. Jacob Schorr 448

47. Joseph Martin 467

58. Mahmoud Salih 382

Smallbore Team:

Season Rank November Total

University of Akron 2239
Liberty University 2211
North Dakota State University 2121
University of Michigan 2136
Purdue University 2095
Grand Valley State University 2048
Georgia Military College 1871
Michigan Technological University 1590
University of Wisconsin-Superior 1485
Michigan State University 1419
Bowling Green State University 0

Please consider supporting the GVSU Rifle Club through a tax-deductible charitable contribution: https://www.gvsu.edu/giving/give-online2.htm?fundId=8081

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Posted on Permanent link for Western Intercollegiate Rifle Conference November Recap on December 13, 2021.

Permanent link for Rifle & Pistol Participants In Orion Monthly Match on December 13, 2021

WYOMING, MI – The Grand Valley State University Rifle Club participated in three Orion Scoring System Monthly Virtual Matches in November. Orion's Monthly Virtual Matches are a fun way for users to compare scores with other teams and shooters from across the country. The air pistol match consisted of 60 shots at 10 meters, the air rifle competition consisted of 60 shots also at 10 meters, and the smallbore competition consisted of 30 shots fired in prone, standing, and kneeling positions at 50 feet.

Three Lakers participated in the air pistol event. Leading the way was Tristan Bruizeman (West Olive, Michigan). Bruizeman posted a top stage of 84 (out of 100) on his way to a 310 (out of 400). His score was good for 13^th place overall. Close on Bruizeman’s heels was John Martin (Holly, Michigan). Martin finished in 15^th place with a 304. In the team event, Martin and Bruizeman were joined by Joseph Martin (South Bend, Indiana) to post a 854 (out of 1200), good for fifth place.

Air Pistol Results: https://www.orionresults.com/team/MatchPage.aspx?MatchID=1.1.2021110515540063.1

Leading the way in the air rifle event was Cassie Coulston-Gerigk (Wayne, Michigan). She posted a score of 583.4 (out of 654), good for third place overall. She was joined by Alexander Straith (West Bloomfield, Michigan), and Kathryn Karas (Carleton, Michigan), in posting a team score of 1690.0, good for second place overall. Straith shot a 581.2, with a high target of 100.2. Karas shot 546.0.

Air Rifle Results: https://www.orionresults.com/team/MatchPage.aspx?MatchID=1.1.2021110515442304.1

In smallbore, Straith led the Lakers with a score of 269 (out of 300). The score was good for second place. Coulston-Gergik finished third, with a score of 266. Karas displayed her versatility in rounding out the team score with a tally of 264, finishing fourth. Together, they finished first place as a team with 799 (out of 900).

Smallbore Results: https://www.orionresults.com/team/MatchPage.aspx?MatchID=1.1.2021110515580750.1

Please consider supporting the GVSU Rifle Club through a tax-deductible charitable contribution: https://www.gvsu.edu/giving/give-online2.htm?fundId=8081

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Posted on Permanent link for Rifle & Pistol Participants In Orion Monthly Match on December 13, 2021.

Permanent link for Rifle Competes In Walter Cup on December 3, 2021

MORGANTOWN, WV – For the first time, the Grand Valley State University Rifle & Pistol Club traveled to West Virginia University to participate in the Walther Cup on November 21^st. The precision air rifle event consisted of 60 shots fired in the standing position. The match was identified as a national ranking competition by USA Shooting. There were four 2020 Tokyo Olympians and a 2016 Rio Olympics gold medalist in the field.

Individual Results:

Place NAME 1 2 3 4 5 6 TOTAL

70 Cassie Coulston-Gerigk 98.9 102.3 102.2 98.4 100.1 94.4 596.3

92 Alexander Straith 97 95.5 95.1 99.2 98.8 97.2 582.8

98 Katheryn Karas 97 98 96.1 95.8 97.7 94 578.6

108 John Martin 90.7 84.4 91.9 92.3 92.9 93 545.2

109 Tristan Bruizeman 92 85.6 90.9 88.6 93.6 91.3 542

112 Mahmoud Salih 76.8 83.9 81.2 80.7 77.7 82.8 483.1

Full Results: https://www.walthercup.com/results.html

After the match, the team spent several hours exploring Coopers Rock State Forest (Bruceton Mills, WV).

Please consider supporting the GVSU Rifle & Pistol Club through a tax-deductible charitable contribution: https://www.gvsu.edu/giving/give-online2.htm?fundId=80818

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Posted on Permanent link for Rifle Competes In Walter Cup on December 3, 2021.

Permanent link for Rifle Competes In Eagle Open on December 1, 2021

MOREHEAD, KY – After a one-year pause, the Grand Valley State University Rifle & Pistol Club returned to Morehead State University Rifle to participate in the Eagle Open for the fourth time on November 20^th. The event consisted of matches in both three position smallbore rifle (60 shots fired in the kneeling, prone, and standing positions) and precision air rifle (60 shots fired in the standing position).

In the smallbore, the Lakers were led by Cassie Coulston-Geirgk (Wayne, Michigan). She posted a score of 547-14x (out of 600-60x), was good for 18^th place, and was tops amongst collegiate competitors. Close behind was Kathryn Karas (Carleton, Michigan) in 20^th place with a personal best score of 544-14x. Alexander Straith (West Bloomfield, Michigan) shot a 538-10x for 25^th place. Rounding out the team score was Tristan Bruizeman (West Olive, Michigan) with a score of 481-7x in 43^rd place. Together, the four posted a team score of 2110-45x, a season-high.

Coulston-Gerigk continued her strong shooting in air rifle as well. She was the top collegiate with a personal best score of 577-30x (out of 600-60x), good for 12^th place. Straith was 40^th with a score of 549-14x. Karas continues to make a statement in her first year by posting a score of 547-15x for 41^st place. Bruizeman, another first-year shooter, shot a personal best 531-8x for 46^th place. The team score was 2204, another season-high.

Full Results: https://www.gvsu.edu/cms4/asset/5D0D867D-F5A4-298A-380CA7C7130CCB65/2021_eagle_open_air_rifle_results.pdf

Not to be outdone by his peers, John Martin (Holly, Michigan) set a record of his own during the team dinner before the match. Martin consumed 16 habanero chicken wings on his way to earning his place on the “Wall of Flame” at Wings, Etc. Grill & Pub (Fort Wayne, Indiana).

Please consider supporting the GVSU Rifle & Pistol Club through a tax-deductible charitable contribution: https://www.gvsu.edu/giving/give-online2.htm?fundId=80818

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Posted on Permanent link for Rifle Competes In Eagle Open on December 1, 2021.

Permanent link for Western Intercollegiate Rifle Conference October Recap on November 15, 2021

WYOMING, MICHIGAN – The GVSU Rifle Club began the five-month Western Intercollegiate Rifle Conference season in October. The conference is currently composed of 12 teams from the Midwest and East Coast. Member schools include Bowling Green State University, Georgia Military College, Grand Valley State University, Hillsdale College, Liberty University, Michigan State University, Michigan Technological University, North Dakota State University, Purdue University, University of Akron, University of Michigan, and the University of Wisconsin-Superior. In the regular season, the schools compete in monthly postal matches in three-position smallbore rifle and precision air rifle. A postal match is a competition in which competitors fire separately on their home ranges and exchange scores. Four predesignated shooters contribute towards the overall team score.

Air Rifle Individual:

14. Cassie Coulston-Gerigk 561 (Out of 600)

17. Alexander Straith 557

24. Kathryn Karas 537

31. Tristan Bruizeman 500

32. John Martin 489

36. Jacob Schorr 478

44. Mahmoud Salih 382

64. Joseph Martin DNF

Air Rifle Team:

University of Akron 2287
Liberty University 2285
University of Michigan 2253
North Dakota State University 2248
Hillsdale College 2198
Grand Valley State University 2155
Georgia Military College 2132
Michigan Technological University 1677

T-9. Michigan State University DNF

T-9. Bowling Green State University DNF

T-9. Purdue University DNF

T-9. University of Wisconsin-Superior DNF

Smallbore Individual:

22. Alexander Straith 541

32. Cassie Coulston-Gerigk 521

34. Katheryn Karas 509

36. John Martin 501

40. Tristan Bruizeman 485

51. Jacob Schorr 413

61. Joseph Martin 358

65. Mahmoud Salih 230

Smallbore Team:

University of Akron 2251
Liberty University 2189
North Dakota State University 2115
University of Michigan 2104
Purdue University 2092
Grand Valley State University 2072
Georgia Military College 1938
Michigan Technological University 1583
Bowling Green State University 1057
University of Wisconsin-Superior 379
Michigan State University DNF

Full Results: https://www.gvsu.edu/cms4/asset/5D0D867D-F5A4-298A-380CA7C7130CCB65/wirc_scores_2021-22_october.pdf

Please consider supporting the GVSU Rifle Club through a tax-deductible charitable contribution: https://www.gvsu.edu/giving/give-online2.htm?fundId=80818

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Posted on Permanent link for Western Intercollegiate Rifle Conference October Recap on November 15, 2021.

Permanent link for GVSU Sweeps Suny Plattsburgh In A Pair of Rifle Matches on November 12, 2021

WYOMING, MI – The Grand Valley State University Rifle Club participated in a postal match against the State University of New York at Plattsburgh Marksmanship Club in the month of November. A postal match is a competition in which the competitors fire separately on their home range and exchange scores. The teams faced off in three-position smallbore rifle (60 shots fired in the prone, standing, and kneeling positions) and precision air rifle (60 shots fired in the standing position).

In the smallbore team competition, the Lakers defeated the Cardinals by 135 points, 2103 to 1968 (out of 2400). In the air rifle team competition, the Lakers prevailed by 188 points, 2115 to 1927 (out of 2400). The aggregate team scores were calculated by the top four individual scores on each roster. Combined, the Lakers defeated the Cardinals by 323 points.

In the smallbore individual competition, Lakers occupied the top two spots. The top shooter, Cassie Coulston-Gerigk (Wayne, Michigan), posted a score of 555 (out of 600), a personal best. Alexander Straith (Birmingham, Michigan) was the runner-up with a score of 545. Kathryn Karas (Carleton, Michigan) finished fourth with a score of 507, also a personal best. Tristan Bruizeman (West Olive, Michigan) shot a 496 for sixth place. The top Cardinal shooter, Ethan Hilderbrandt (Plattsburgh, New York), finished third with a score of 514.

Coulston-Gerigk led all competitors in air rifle with a score of 553 (out of 600). Straith finished second with a score of 545. Karas shot a 517 for third place. Rounded out the Laker team, Bruizeman shot a 500 for fifth place. The top Cardinal shooter, Hilderbrandt, finished fourth with a score of 516.

The Lakers are coached by Head Coach Cameron Zwart and Assistant Coach Timothy Schmeltzer. The Cardinals are coached by Head Coach Peter Visconti.

Full GVSU Results: https://documentcloud.adobe.com/link/track?uri=urn:aaid:scds:US:f75138fd-7d0a-3131-9bdb-512df0f38b1c

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Posted on Permanent link for GVSU Sweeps Suny Plattsburgh In A Pair of Rifle Matches on November 12, 2021.

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