The month of June is a peak time for Scholastic Clay Target Program (SCTP) team activity across the country, and if the first day of registration for the SCTP National Championships is any indicator, there will be record crowds again in Ohio for the July culminating event. Registration for SCTP Nationals opened June 1 and in the first 24 hours of open registration for the July 8-15 National Championships, 132 teams from 23 different states registered over 2,000 athletes. Combined registrations in all SCTP events totaled 4,396 compared to 3,804 for the first 24 hours of tournament registration one year ago. An additional 70-80 SCTP teams are expected to register prior to the July 5 deadline. “These numbers are absolutely incredible!” said Tom Wondrash, SCTP national director. “We had almost as many athletes and registrations in one day this year as we had in total at last year’s National Championships! People are excited about this year’s tournament for sure!” The 2017 event at the Cardinal Center in Marengo, Ohio, is on track to outpace the 2016 SCTP National event, which finished with 2,176 athletes and 4,576 event entries. While the numbers are already up significantly from last year’s registrations, Wondrash points out that there is still room at the spacious Cardinal Center. “There are many times and dates still available for this year’s National Championships. We encourage teams to join us in July to continue the fun throughout the summer!” The Scholastic Action Shooting Program will also hold its National Junior/Senior Championships in conjunction with the SCTP tournament. SASP Nationals registration opened on May 18 and currently has 342 athletes from 32 teams across 13 states registered to shoot. SASP registrations currently total 642 already out-pacing the 542 total entries from 2016. Teams may register for the SASP National Championships through July 5. The 1911 division first being offered at Nationals already has 62 entries About the National Championships The Scholastic Clay Target Program (SCTP) and Scholastic Action Shooting Program (SASP) 2017 National Championships will take place near Marengo, Ohio, at the Cardinal Shooting Center July 8-15. The eight-day event is expected to draw around 2,500 youth from over 30 states. Over one million shots will be fired during the event with around $16 million generated in economic impact. Participating teams are organized and coached by certified volunteer leaders and have participated in their SCTP/SASP state championship event. To learn more about how you can start a SCTP or SASP team in your area or become a sponsor for the championship event, go to www.sssfonline.org/tournament-sponsorship/.
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The Texas Youth Action Shootout (“TYAS”) completed its inaugural academic year of six scheduled Scholastic Action Shooting Program (SASP) matches by hosting the Texas SASP State Championship on May 20 in Marble Falls, Texas. The TYAS was created in 2016 by the TSRA Foundation to support and promote the growth of the SASP program in Texas and is independently supported by Texas-based companies such as Magpul, KNS Precision, FROST Bank, Aguila Ammunition/TxAT, NRA Competitive Shooting Division and Dr. Ruiz of Brownsville, Texas. In 2016/2017 over 170 shooters participated in TYAS Series matches and six new SASP teams were formed. The SASP State Championship was fired by 89 brave young men and women who first had to weather a three-hour thunderstorm delay. Participants came from all over the state ranging in ages from 10 to 18. There were 54 male and 34 female shooters on 25 squads shooting rifle and pistol. Range Officers came from across the state and included the Texas Carbine group of Corpus Christi and the 2017 SASP College National Champion Corps of Cadets Marksmanship Unit from Texas A&M University. The match concluded with awards and a catered BBQ dinner provided for all. High Overall Individuals and High Overall Teams in Rimfire, Centerfire and Rifle are listed below: High Overall Male Rimfire Pistol – Ethan Inocando ~ South Texas Shooters ~ 33.91 Centerire Pistol – Holden Perez ~ South Texas Shooters ~ 47.39 Rifle Optics – David Rodriguez ~ South Texas Tactical Run N Gun ~ 43.79 Rifle Iron – Aidan Ruiz ~ South Texas Shooters ~ 58.94 High Overall Female Rimfire Pistol – Natalie Rose ~ NTX Hot Shots ~ 57.37 Centerire Pistol – Katy Allen ~ South Texas Shooters ~ 76.79 Rifle Optics – Anasofia Montemayor ~ South Texas Tactical Run N Gun ~ 36.61 Rifle Iron – Naomy Lilly ~ South Texas Shooters ~ 59.41
Mark your calendar! Registration for the 2017 SCTP National Championships to be held in Marengo, Ohio, July 8-15, 2017, will open June 1 (at approximately 6 a.m. CST). All registration will be done through the SSSF SHOT System by SCTP coaches or team administrators with system access. Coaches: Cost: Skeet-$85 / Trap-$85 / Sporting Clays-$118 / Trap Dbls-$80 / Handicap-$80 / Skeet Dbls-$40 / Bunker - $60 Charity Sporting Clays Challenge - $80. This event is open to youth and adult shooters and the general public! Please remember, squad all your athletes that plan on attending. You can make changes to the squads up to the tournament. There will be no refunds for athletes after July 4. Holding of squad slots without entering athletes or entering duplicate squads will not be allowed and those squad slots will be re-opened. When squading your athletes, make sure you are squading on the proper days! Please have courtesy for other coaches and teams! Parents: Check with your coaches on squad times and days your athletes will be competing. As always, coaches will be responsible for squading their athletes for all events! Do not contact the national office for athlete shooting days/times. Please contact your head coach. Schedule: (all events will shoot 100 targets each day of the two-day period. Start times will flip for 2nd day) Saturday/Sunday – July 8-9 200 Skeet Targets (100 each day)
200 Handicap Targets
200 Doubles Targets
Bunker shoot Monday/Tuesday – July 10-11 200 Skeet Targets
200 Sporting Clays Targets
200 Handicap Targets
200 Doubles Targets
Bunker Shoot Monday night Banquet 5:00pm – 10:00pm Wednesday/Thursday – July 12-13 200 Skeet Targets
200 Sporting Clays Targets
200 Trap Targets (overflow and as needed)
Bunker Shoot Opening Ceremonies Wednesday – Approximately 4:45 p.m. Thursday Award ceremony for Skeet and Sporting Clays
Wednesday Annie Oakley shoot and awards for Handicap and Trap Doubles Friday/Saturday – July 14-15 100 Skeet Doubles Targets (Friday only) Winners will shoot off Saturday morning
200 Trap Targets
100 Sporting Clays Charity Shoot (benefit the Kids & Clay’s program and the SCTP scholarship program)
Award ceremony Friday night for Handicap, Doubles competition and Bunker Shoot
Friday Annie Oakley shoot. Award ceremony Saturday afternoon for Trap and HOA
Scholastic Shooting Sports Foundation is proud to announce the 2017 recipients in its Scholastic Clay Target Program (SCTP) Scholarship Program. One hundred and five SCTP student athletes will receive scholarships totaling $83,000. From 2013 through its 2017 distributions, SSSF has awarded over $300,000 in scholarship funds benefiting over 300 student athletes in the Scholastic Clay Target and Scholastic Action Shooting programs. Athletes who are graduating from high school in 2017 and will enroll in college this year were eligible to apply for this year’s scholarships. Awards are based on SCTP/SASP participation, academics, need, essays and other factors. The scholarships are being funded by generous shooting industry sponsors, as well as supporters and donors who provide the SCTP with funds through national fundraising banquets. Congratulations to the following 2017 scholarship recipients:
Reprinted with permission from Izaak Walton League of America/Outdoor America magazineBy: Andrew J. Peters, Alexandria ChapterSeveral years ago, the Alexandria Chapter started looking into expanding our 5-stand shotgun range to include a certified trap range. Two chapter members were primarily responsible for bringing this idea to fruition: A.J. Pappas and Chris Arnold. While working toward the goal of completing the trap range, the chapter continued to offer members the opportunity to come out on Sundays, when volunteers operated the various throwers used by the 5-stand, and enjoy shooting a few clay targets. At the time, the chapter had two youth shotguns that were available to members who had children who were interested in experiencing clay target shooting. The use of the chapter guns along with support from Shotgun Committee members who were NRA-qualified shotgun instructors proved to be very popular. Parents felt comfortable and the environment was structured but not intimidating. Several young shooters became regulars with their parents at the Sunday recreational shoots. About the same time A.J. and Chris were working on the trap range project, I was finding out that my 12-year-old granddaughter was really interested in shotgun sports. We had gone to a range on the military base close to our home and she was able to shoot both trap and skeet. As time went by, she found that she continued to improve and indicated that she would like to join a youth shooting team. (Shooting was great, but spending your day with middle-aged adults was a little dull – her words, not mine!). I began to look around for youth teams in our area and quickly found that there were none. While doing this research, I noticed an advertisement for an outdoors sports show. One of the organizations that would be at the event was the Scholastic Shooting Sports Foundation (SSSF). My granddaughter and I decided to visit the show booth, where we met Tom Wondrash, national director of SSSF’s Scholastic Clay Target Program. The Scholastic Clay Target Program is an education-athletic organization that introduces youth to the shooting sports and facilitates their continued involvement by providing opportunities to safely and enjoyably participate and compete in high-quality, team-based shooting sports led by trained adult coaches. After talking with Tom, my granddaughter and I were sold on the program. We talked with our chapter’s Shotgun Committee chairman about sponsoring a youth team, and at the next chapter executive board meeting, he had me make a short presentation. The chapter enthusiastically agreed to sponsor a youth team. After promoting the idea at chapter meetings and in our newsletter, the team – now known as the Stafford Clay Shooters – began practicing at the finished chapter trap range. When the trap range was certified by the Amateur Trapshooting Association (ATA), the team decided to join ATA’s AIM (Academics, Integrity, Marksmanship) youth trapshooting program, which would allow the team to participate in youth-focused ATA events. In June 2016, our team participated in the Virginia AIM Youth Championship in Winchester and did a great job representing us! Developing a youth trap team with the support of the Alexandria Chapter has been a rewarding experience. The chapter supports the team and provides a place for youth to practice. The Scholastic Clay Target Program provides basic structure for the team, including qualifications for adult coaches. Through the NRA Foundation, the Friends of the NRA has provided the team with clay targets, ammunition, and an additional youth shotgun. I mention the youth team when we introduce prospective new members to our chapter. I also get calls from parents who see our information on the Scholastic Clay Target Program and AIM websites, and many times these interested parents become chapter members. I’m convinced there is no shortage of young men and women in 6th through 12th grades who are interested in shooting sports. The challenge in recruiting them is convincing their parents that it’s worth their time. Going to practice is one thing. Going to practice with your shotgun requires the constant support of an adult. The most important thing our shooters bring to the team is “attitude.” They are truly motivated and want to be there. The challenge in recruiting is convincing adults that this is something you can enjoy throughout your life. If a parent or grandparent enjoys the shooting sports, it’s a great way to establish a bond that will last a lifetime.
Mark your calendars now! Registration for the 2017 SASP National Championships to be held in Marengo, Ohio, July 8-15, 2017, will open at noonon Friday May, 19. All registration will be done through the SSSF SHOT System by SASP coaches or team administrators with system access. Registration will be temporarily closed June 1-3, so it doesn’t conflict with SCTP National registration. SASP National registration will re-open on June 4. Shooting times will be available at 9 a.m. and 1 p.m.July 8-14 and 9 a.m. only on July 15. Complete event details plus other exciting side events, clinics, etc. will be announced soon.
Briley is again offering impressive discounts on its chokes and accessories for 4H and SCTP members attending the Texas State 4-H Championships in San Antonio, Texas, and the SCTP Nationals in Marengo, Ohio. The discount includes a buy-one-choke, get-one-free sale. Because of limited inventory, Briley is currently taking pre-orders for chokes and accessories that can be picked up during the events. The sale is limited to 4-H and SCTP athletes only. All orders must be placed no later than June 30. 2017. Please email, mail, fax, or called in the following info to Briley.
Name
Address
Phone #
Make, model, and gauge of the gun(s)
The style of chokes you want. i.e. silver extended, black extended, spectrum (color bands), ported, titanium, etc. Then…list the constrictions (sizes) you want. i.e. SK, IC, LMOD, etc. (If you need help selecting your chokes, please feel free to contact any one our sales reps and we will be happy to help.)
Include any wrenches, grease, choke-cleaning brushes, snap caps and other accessories you'd like to purchase.
Please call Briley at 1-800-331-5718 to place your order with any sales rep or email hannah@briley.com. All orders must be paid for and picked up in San Antonio and Marengo. Shipping is not available for pre-orders.
The SASP is pleased to announce it will be adding a centerfire 1911 division at Nationals. Participants must first shoot either their regular rimfire or centerfire pistol division. So, in other words you may not only shoot 1911 and rifle. Using the stock service pistol rules ensures the centerfire division remains a truly a level playing field. The SASP want to continue to be a sport where an athlete can purchase a stock firearm and compete on a level playing field without having to buy an expensive custom firearm. Because it is an additional gun division and you still must shoot your current rimfire or centerfire division, shooting a centerfire 1911 will not force the athlete to move up to centerfire if he or she still wants to compete in the rimfire division. This will give those athletes exploring the move up to the centerfire division a chance to try it without having to stay in centerfire if they do not feel comfortable there. At Nationals, the 1911 division will have medals, trophies and Midway USA Foundation endowment funds just like the other divisions. So, what are the rules?
Must register and compete in rimfire or the centerfire division before you can compete in the 1911 division.
Any centerfire caliber 1911/2011 .45 or smaller. Minimum power factor of 125.
A safe operational firearm, and all safeties must be operational.
Firearm may not be compensated.
Iron sights only, No Optics.
Maximum 10 rounds in magazine as it is in our other divisions.
If this division is successful at Nationals, the SASP will discuss adding it to the program with state advisors and rules committee for future inclusion at state, regional and local matches once the National Championships has concluded. Please reach out to Rick Leach, rleach@sssfonline.com, with questions.
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The month of June is a peak time for Scholastic Clay Target Program (SCTP) team activity across the country, and if the first day of registration for the SCTP National Championships is any indicator, there will be record crowds again in Ohio for the July culminating event. Registration for SCTP Nationals opened June 1 and in the first 24 hours of open registration for the July 8-15 National Championships, 132 teams from 23 different states registered over 2,000 athletes. Combined registrations in all SCTP events totaled 4,396 compared to 3,804 for the first 24 hours of tournament registration one year ago. An additional 70-80 SCTP teams are expected to register prior to the July 5 deadline. “These numbers are absolutely incredible!” said Tom Wondrash, SCTP national director. “We had almost as many athletes and registrations in one day this year as we had in total at last year’s National Championships! People are excited about this year’s tournament for sure!” The 2017 event at the Cardinal Center in Marengo, Ohio, is on track to outpace the 2016 SCTP National event, which finished with 2,176 athletes and 4,576 event entries. While the numbers are already up significantly from last year’s registrations, Wondrash points out that there is still room at the spacious Cardinal Center. “There are many times and dates still available for this year’s National Championships. We encourage teams to join us in July to continue the fun throughout the summer!” The Scholastic Action Shooting Program will also hold its National Junior/Senior Championships in conjunction with the SCTP tournament. SASP Nationals registration opened on May 18 and currently has 342 athletes from 32 teams across 13 states registered to shoot. SASP registrations currently total 642 already out-pacing the 542 total entries from 2016. Teams may register for the SASP National Championships through July 5. The 1911 division first being offered at Nationals already has 62 entries About the National Championships The Scholastic Clay Target Program (SCTP) and Scholastic Action Shooting Program (SASP) 2017 National Championships will take place near Marengo, Ohio, at the Cardinal Shooting Center July 8-15. The eight-day event is expected to draw around 2,500 youth from over 30 states. Over one million shots will be fired during the event with around $16 million generated in economic impact. Participating teams are organized and coached by certified volunteer leaders and have participated in their SCTP/SASP state championship event. To learn more about how you can start a SCTP or SASP team in your area or become a sponsor for the championship event, go to www.sssfonline.org/tournament-sponsorship/.
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The Texas Youth Action Shootout (“TYAS”) completed its inaugural academic year of six scheduled Scholastic Action Shooting Program (SASP) matches by hosting the Texas SASP State Championship on May 20 in Marble Falls, Texas. The TYAS was created in 2016 by the TSRA Foundation to support and promote the growth of the SASP program in Texas and is independently supported by Texas-based companies such as Magpul, KNS Precision, FROST Bank, Aguila Ammunition/TxAT, NRA Competitive Shooting Division and Dr. Ruiz of Brownsville, Texas. In 2016/2017 over 170 shooters participated in TYAS Series matches and six new SASP teams were formed. 
The SASP State Championship was fired by 89 brave young men and women who first had to weather a three-hour thunderstorm delay. Participants came from all over the state ranging in ages from 10 to 18. There were 54 male and 34 female shooters on 25 squads shooting rifle and pistol. Range Officers came from across the state and included the Texas Carbine group of Corpus Christi and the 2017 SASP College National Champion Corps of Cadets Marksmanship Unit from Texas A&M University. The match concluded with awards and a catered BBQ dinner provided for all. High Overall Individuals and High Overall Teams in Rimfire, Centerfire and Rifle are listed below: High Overall Male Rimfire Pistol – Ethan Inocando ~ South Texas Shooters ~ 33.91 Centerire Pistol – Holden Perez ~ South Texas Shooters ~ 47.39 Rifle Optics – David Rodriguez ~ South Texas Tactical Run N Gun ~ 43.79 Rifle Iron – Aidan Ruiz ~ South Texas Shooters ~ 58.94 High Overall Female Rimfire Pistol – Natalie Rose ~ NTX Hot Shots ~ 57.37 Centerire Pistol – Katy Allen ~ South Texas Shooters ~ 76.79 Rifle Optics – Anasofia Montemayor ~ South Texas Tactical Run N Gun ~ 36.61 Rifle Iron – Naomy Lilly ~ South Texas Shooters ~ 59.41
Several years ago, the Alexandria Chapter started looking into expanding our 5-stand shotgun range to include a certified trap range. Two chapter members were primarily responsible for bringing this idea to fruition: A.J. Pappas and Chris Arnold. While working toward the goal of completing the trap range, the chapter continued to offer members the opportunity to come out on Sundays, when volunteers operated the various throwers used by the 5-stand, and enjoy shooting a few clay targets. At the time, the chapter had two youth shotguns that were available to members who had children who were interested in experiencing clay target shooting. The use of the chapter guns along with support from Shotgun Committee members who were NRA-qualified shotgun instructors proved to be very popular. Parents felt comfortable and the environment was structured but not intimidating. Several young shooters became regulars with their parents at the Sunday recreational shoots. About the same time A.J. and Chris were working on the trap range project, I was finding out that my 12-year-old granddaughter was really interested in shotgun sports. We had gone to a range on the military base close to our home and she was able to shoot both trap and skeet. As time went by, she found that she continued to improve and indicated that she would like to join a youth shooting team. (Shooting was great, but spending your day with middle-aged adults was a little dull – her words, not mine!). I began to look around for youth teams in our area and quickly found that there were none. While doing this research, I noticed an advertisement for an outdoors sports show. One of the organizations that would be at the event was the Scholastic Shooting Sports Foundation (SSSF). My granddaughter and I decided to visit the show booth, where we met Tom Wondrash, national director of SSSF’s Scholastic Clay Target Program. The Scholastic Clay Target Program is an education-athletic organization that introduces youth to the shooting sports and facilitates their continued involvement by providing opportunities to safely and enjoyably participate and compete in high-quality, team-based shooting sports led by trained adult coaches. After talking with Tom, my granddaughter and I were sold on the program. We talked with our chapter’s Shotgun Committee chairman about sponsoring a youth team, and at the next chapter executive board meeting, he had me make a short presentation. The chapter enthusiastically agreed to sponsor a youth team. 
After promoting the idea at chapter meetings and in our newsletter, the team – now known as the Stafford Clay Shooters – began practicing at the finished chapter trap range. When the trap range was certified by the Amateur Trapshooting Association (ATA), the team decided to join ATA’s AIM (Academics, Integrity, Marksmanship) youth trapshooting program, which would allow the team to participate in youth-focused ATA events. In June 2016, our team participated in the Virginia AIM Youth Championship in Winchester and did a great job representing us! Developing a youth trap team with the support of the Alexandria Chapter has been a rewarding experience. The chapter supports the team and provides a place for youth to practice. The Scholastic Clay Target Program provides basic structure for the team, including qualifications for adult coaches. Through the NRA Foundation, the Friends of the NRA has provided the team with clay targets, ammunition, and an additional youth shotgun. I mention the youth team when we introduce prospective new members to our chapter. I also get calls from parents who see our information on the Scholastic Clay Target Program and AIM websites, and many times these interested parents become chapter members. I’m convinced there is no shortage of young men and women in 6th through 12th grades who are interested in shooting sports. The challenge in recruiting them is convincing their parents that it’s worth their time. Going to practice is one thing. Going to practice with your shotgun requires the constant support of an adult. The most important thing our shooters bring to the team is “attitude.” They are truly motivated and want to be there. The challenge in recruiting is convincing adults that this is something you can enjoy throughout your life. If a parent or grandparent enjoys the shooting sports, it’s a great way to establish a bond that will last a lifetime.
Briley is again offering impressive discounts on its chokes and accessories for 4H and SCTP members attending the Texas State 4-H Championships in San Antonio, Texas, and the SCTP Nationals in Marengo, Ohio. The discount includes a buy-one-choke, get-one-free sale. Because of limited inventory, Briley is currently taking pre-orders for chokes and accessories that can be picked up during the events. The sale is limited to 4-H and SCTP athletes only. All orders must be placed no later than June 30. 2017. Please email, mail, fax, or called in the following info to Briley.
Peregrine Outdoor Products announces its 2017 Team Program giving all shooting teams a 40% discount off MSRP prices of Wild Hare Shooting Gear, MizMac Designs and Peregrine Field Gear brands of products. In addition, Peregrine offers team logo embroidery starting at only $4. Peregrine offers a complete line of shooting apparel and accessories ranging from full vests and half vests to nylon bags, pouches and gun sleeves. To help teams look their best for an affordable price, Peregrine offers subsidized embroidery costs starting at only $4 per standard size logo. While not every product can be customized, rest assured that Peregrine will work closely with each team to find the options that best suit their needs.