Author: Amber Meyer

The Scholastic Shooting Sports Foundation is proud to announce the
2026 All Scholastic Team.

The All Scholastic Team recognizes achievements of student athletes in the shooting sports for their accomplishments in the classroom, in their communities and on the range!

As part of its commitment to youth development and the advancement of youth shooting sports athletes, the Scholastic Shooting Sports Foundation (SSSF) is proud to announce the recipients of its 2026 Scholarship program.

We are especially excited to recognize the 10 recipients of the Bruno Butti & Mae (Domenica Careri) Butti Scholarship. Awarded to outstanding participants in the Scholastic Clay Target Program and Scholastic Action Shooting Program, each recipient will receive a $3,000 scholarship thanks to the incredible generosity and support of the Butti family.

In addition, the SSSF Scholarship Program has awarded $500 scholarships to 166 student-athletes for 2026, providing a total of $83,000 in scholarship support. These scholarships recognize young athletes who have demonstrated dedication both on the range and in the classroom.

Congratulations to all of our scholarship recipients. We wish these exceptional student-athletes continued success in their academic pursuits and future endeavors.

The Scholastic Shooting Sports Foundation (SSSF) hires Amber Meyer; she will join the SSSF team as its new Marketing and Communications Specialist. Selected from a pool of applicants, Meyer stood out with her experience in marketing, communications, and leadership; she also grew up participating in the SSSF programs and continues to do so as a coach and volunteer.

“We are fortunate to welcome Amber to the team,” said SSSF President & Executive Director, Rick Leach. “The combination of her professional skill set and genuine passion for youth shooting sports will bring meaningful content and strengthened engagement when representing our programs.”

“I’m incredibly excited to join the SSSF team,” commented Meyer, “Having experienced the positive impact that youth shooting programs have on athletes first hand, I understand the value of SSSF’s mission and am honored to help shape the story while supporting the continued growth of the foundation and its programs.”

The Scholastic Shooting Sports Foundation (SSSF) has named Holly Haigh as our Compliance and Inventory Manager. Among the applicants for the position, Holly stood out with her hands-on experience in Federal Firearms License (FFL) administration, and her proven ability to manage regulated inventory systems in licensed environments. Her background includes experience in purchasing, vendor relations, and inventory reporting. Additionally, she was an SCTP athlete who continues to support youth shooting through volunteering on the Union Grove Broncos Shooting Club Board of Directors and as a coach. 

“We are very excited to welcome Holly to the SSSF team,” said SSSF President & Executive Director, Rick Leach. “Her attention to detail, professionalism, and commitment to excellence will be a tremendous asset to our organization.”

“I’m incredibly excited to join the team,” commented Haigh. “I look forward to supporting the organization’s mission and helping ensure our programs continue to operate and grow efficiently for our athletes, coaches, and families.”