The FC Dallas Foundation has partnered with Friends of Rob to sponsor the TX Shootout presented by AdvoCare benefiting the Rob Harper Memorial Fund, which raises money to provide access to rec soccer to underprivileged young players.
The Texas Shootout is a sporting clay target shooting competition on Friday, Nov. 6, at Elm Fork Gun Range. Lunch will be served at Noon with the competition slated for a 9 a.m. start. Teams of four will compete for prizes awarded for first, second and third place. Entry to the tournament is $150 per player with all proceeds benefiting the Rob Harper Memorial Fund.
Participants who register before Nov. 5 will be automatically entered into a special raffle. Lunch, a golf cart, score card and goody bag will be provided for all participants.
Rob Harper grew up in Richardson, Texas. He began playing soccer at age 8 in youth leagues and went on to play for select teams, JJ Pearce High School and SMU. He loved the game and continued playing on adult recreational teams and served as a referee and youth team coach for many years. Upon his untimely death at age 52, Rob's former teammates and associates (Friends of Rob) were so moved by Rob’s memory and the impact he made on their lives that they have established this Memorial Fund to realize Rob’s hopes of helping introduce young kids to the sport of soccer who otherwise would not have the opportunity.
The Texas Shootout raised approximately $45,000 for the Rob Harper Memorial Fund and FC Dallas Foundation in 2014.
Details for the event are as follows:
Date: Friday, Nov. 6 at Elm Fork Gun Range
Schedule: Check-in at 8 am; Competition begins at 9 am
Teams: Four-person teams
Awards: Prizes will be given to 1st, 2nd and 3rd place teams
Entry Fees: $150 per player
Extras: Raffles & Silent Auction to be held after the event
All participants MUST sign a waiver of liability form on-site
Lunch, golf cart, score card and goody bag provided
Bring your own guns and ammo. Gun rental is available and ammo can be purchased on site
Click here for the Elm Fork Shooting Range rules and regulations
If you'd like to donate an auction item for this event, please email Melissa Reddick at mreddick@fcdallas.com.
