SASP Welcomes Eliot Jardines as New Virginia State Advisor

SASP is pleased to announce Eliot Jardines as the new Virginia State Advisor. Jardines began working with youth shooting sports when he ran the BB gun range at Cub Scout day camp. He holds NRA certifications as a level 2 pistol coach and CRSO.  Jardines is the founder and head coach of Team LoCo Motion in Purcellville.  In addition to SASP, he has worked with both Civil Air Patrol and Sea Cadets units on marksmanship and pistol qualification.  Jardines has three sons and his older two are involved with SASP.  He has been actively involved with getting two new teams up and running and is very excited to help expand SASP in the Commonwealth.

HIVIZ Renews as Platinum Sponsor of the Scholastic Action Shooting Program

HIVIZ has once again joined the Scholastic Action Shooting Program (SASP) as a Platinum level sponsor this year.  HIVIZ is founded on the basic principle that the better people shoot, the more success and fun they enjoy, therefore the more likely they are to continue the sport. It has always had a vision to improve the art of shooting. "HIVIZ has been a great partner of the SASP for several years.  We’re so happy to have them onboard again this year as our Focus stage sponsor, as well as our medal and trophy sponsor, and our side match sponsor,” said Tammy Mowry, national program director for the SASP. Leaha Wirth, vice president of sales & marketing for HIVIZ, said, "HIVIZ has always put grassroots programs like SASP at the front of the line. We are proud to be a part of such a successful youth program that builds the shooters of tomorrow."  

Steel Target Paint Provides Discount to SASP Teams

The SASP welcomes Steel Target Paint as a new sponsor and appreciates the discount it's offering to SASP teams. Formulated for steel targets, the paint covers quickly, is fast drying, protects from rust and is environmentally compliant.  Steel Target Paint comes in a 20-ounce aerosol can. This unique, water-based formula protects steel targets from rust and oxidation and is designed for shooting ranges, shooting clubs, parks, private ranges and match competition. The company has set up a special discount for SASP Teams.  If you visit its website, you can get a special discount on paint. Visit https://www.rangestore.net/collections/distributor-products and enter the code SASP20 at checkout for a 38% off the retail price.  

FN Comes on Board as Bronze Level Sponsor of Scholastic Action Shooting Program

 FN is one of the newest Bronze level sponsors to come on board with the Scholastic Action Shooting Program (SASP). “We’re pleased to have FN join SASP as one of our newest sponsors of the program and know that its commitment to getting our youth involved in the action shooting sports is something that is you can’t put a price on," Tammy Mowry, national director of the SASP, said. “FN is pleased to sponsor Scholastic Shooting Sports Foundation’s ‘Scholastic Action Shooting Program’ with the donation of our FNS-40 pistols and P-12 pump shotguns,” said Jarrod McDevitt, channel marketing manager for FN America, LLC.  “We fully support and appreciate the work that SSSF does to introduce young firearms enthusiasts to the shooting sports with safety and discipline, helping them become responsible firearms owners as adults.” The World’s Most Battle-Proven Firearms.™ | FN America, LLC, is a U.S. subsidiary of FN Herstal, S.A., a global leader in the development and manufacturing of high quality, reliable firearms for military, law enforcement and commercial customers worldwide. Headquartered in McLean, Virginia with manufacturing operations in Columbia, South Carolina, FN America is passionately committed to providing its customers with a portfolio of products, training and support services under the FN brand name that enhance their performance and safeguard their lives. For more information, visit us atwww.fnamerica.com or follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.  Press Contact:  Kristina DeMilt, media@fnamerica.com  

SCTP and Winchester Continue Relationship in 2017

Winchester recently announced its continued sponsorship and support of the Scholastic Clay Target Program (SCTP) through 2017. “Winchester is committed to the shooting sports and the mission of SCTP,” said Matt Campbell, vice president of sales and marketing for Winchester Ammunition. “It’s exciting to see so many kids involved in shooting sports activities around the country.” Winchester will support the SCTP with a significant ammunition donation, coming in as a Bronze Level Sponsor. Not only will Winchester support SCTP with ammunition, it will also contribute a $1,000 Winchester Scholarship, awarded to a deserving athlete. “We really appreciate Winchester’s level of support for the SCTP, its teams and athletes,” said Tom Wondrash, SCTP’s national director. “Winchester continues to be more heavily involved and supportive year after year. It is the reason we are able to do what we do! We look forward to a great relationship for years to come!” If you are interested in donating to or sponsoring our nationally recognized youth development and shooting program, please contact SCTP National Director Tom Wondrash at twondrash@sssfonline.com.

Register Now for the 2017 SCTP Lower Midwest Regional

Registration is open for the 2017 SCTP Lower Midwest Regional to be held at the Ellis County Sportsman Club in Waxahachie, Texas, June 10-11, 2017. MidwayUSA Foundation team endowments will be available and team and individual awards and prizes will be presented. Two Tri-Star Setters o/u shotguns will be given away! This event is open to SCTP teams, which must register through the SCTP SHOT5 System. Online registration opens May 5, 2017. For more information, click here.

Register Now for the 2017 SCTP Great Lakes Regional Shoot

Registration is now open for the 2017 SCTP Great Lakes Regional Shoot to be held May 6-7, 2017, at th Cardinal Center in Marengo, Ohio. It is open to all SCTP registered varsity, junior varsity and intermediate teams. MidwayUSA Foundation team endowment funding and team and individual awards and prizes will be presented. Two TriStar Setter o/u shotguns will be given away! For more information, click here. All registrations are done through the SHOT system.

Wisconsin SASP Fundraising Banquet a Success

Thank you to everyone who came out to support the 2nd annual SASP banquet that was hosted by the Ozaukee Scholastic Shooting Sports SASP team.  We had great support from our sponsors, great food, lots of fun was held by all.  Thank you to our banquet sponsors:  Cabela’s – Richfield and Newman Chevrolet.  Thank you also to all of our donors; without you, we wouldn’t have had such a great event!  

NextLevel Training Steps up to Silver Level Sponsor of Scholastic Action Shooting Program

SIRT NLT LogoThe Scholastic Action Shooting Program (SASP) is proud to announce that NextLevel Training has stepped up to being a Silver Level sponsor. “NextLevel Training has been a sponsor of SASP since the early days of the program and we are so glad that it continues to support the program and our athletes with great training tools that will help the athletes perform at a higher level,” Tammy Mowry, national director for the SASP, said. Britt Lentz, president of NextLevel Training, said, "NextLevel Training is proud to support SASP. NextLevel Training supports the Second Amendment in every possible capacity. This begins with the support of our youth, to understand and respect why firearms are quintessential to our freedom. NextLevel Training’s mission statement is "We Save Lives." We work towards this mission by creating innovative training equipment that encourages all free men and women to have the ability to defend themselves and their loved ones."

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