Author: SSSF Staff

For the 3^rd year in a row, Otis Technology has signed on as a Gold Level sponsor for the 2016 National Championships that will be held at the Cardinal Center in Marengo, Ohio, on July 9-16. “Otis Technology has great products and are so willing to support our athletes by making sure they receive a donation in their goody bags at the National Championships," Rick Leach, director of development for the Scholastic Action Shooting Program, said. Heather Bennet, Otis marketing manager, said,“Otis is delighted to continue our support of the Scholastic Shooting Sports Foundation and align with an organization that dedicates itself to introducing our youth to the shooting sports while teaching them safe firearm practices.” 

The Scholastic Action Shooting Program (SASP) announced that firearms maker Taurus has, once again, signed on as a sponsor of the 2016 National Championships, which will be held at the Cardinal Center in Marengo, Ohio, on July 9-16. "We are so excited to have Taurus onboard again as a Silver Level Sponsor," Tammy Mowry, national program director for the SASP, said.  "They have been a great partner of ours and are always looking at ways to promote our program." Taurus is sponsoring two of the four SASP stages, Speed Trap and In and Out.  Taurus has also donated handguns that will be used throughout the year to promote the partnership.  It will also be sponsoring one $1,000 high school senior scholarship for college. “Taurus is proud to continue to support the Scholastic Action Shooting Program (SASP),” said Tim Brandt, Taurus director of marketing. "This program teaches young athletes values such as responsibility, self-discipline, firearm safety and sportsmanship. These traits aren't just essential for the shooting sports, but will help young people in all aspects of life."

The Griffin Gun Club in Griffin, Georgia, welcomed the Scholastic Action Shooting Program (SASP) for a demo day on Saturday, March 19. The demo was held so we could introduce local parents and future athletes to our exciting program. Both the parents and the athletes were able to experience both the pistol and rifle disciplines and were able to shoot three of the SASP stages. Griffin Gun Club is a great facility and we look forward to teams starting in the local area. Thank you to Griffin Gun Club for inviting us to use the club, GLOCK for manning the stages and to the Alabama Privateers for helping us with the day and working the stages along with GLOCK. Pictures courtesy of Annie Unsell.

The Scholastic Clay Target Program (SCTP) is proud to announce its most recent sponsor, O.F. Mossberg & Sons Inc.! Mossberg’s support of the SCTP is a welcome addition to the lengthy list of firearms manufacturers and industry partners whose help and support has ensured that any child interested in the clay target sports has a place to get involved. “We are proud to sponsor the Scholastic Clay Target Program, “said John MacLellan, vice president of sales and marketing, O.F. Mossberg & Sons, Inc..  “Mossberg has long led the industry with the largest assortment of hunting shotguns designed specifically for youth and smaller-stature shooters.  By making products that fit properly and offering them at a price parents can afford, we are able to help and ensure that those first steps afield are met with comfort, safety and success.  As we’ve expanded the Mossberg line to include some exciting new products specifically designed for target sports, it became an easy decision to add our support to the leading youth shooting program.” Mossberg is adding a new series of competition shotguns to this year's mix. The new 930 competition series, expected out spring of 2016, and Mossberg’s International Reserve series both team up in quality and reliability and offer parents and athletes firearms at prices that won’t break the bank! “We are extremely excited to have Mossberg be a part of the SCTP!” said Tom Wondrash SCTP national director. “Mossberg will add yet another avenue for our athletes. We are sincerely appreciative for their support of the Scholastic Clay Target Program and look forward to a long-lasting relationship with them!” About Scholastic Shooting Sports Foundation: The Scholastic Shooting Sports Foundation (SSSF) is responsible for all aspects of the Scholastic Clay Target Program (SCTP) and Scholastic Action Shooting Program (SASP) across the United States. SCTP and SASP are youth development programs in which adult coaches and other volunteers use shooting sports to teach and to demonstrate sportsmanship, responsibility, honesty, ethics, integrity, teamwork, and other positive life skills. SCTP was developed as a program of the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) until the SSSF was created in 2007 to operate the SCTP. In 2012, SSSF created the SASP and became the managing foundation of both programs. For more information about SSSF, visit www.sssfonline.org.  

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For the first time ever, Browning will be awarding a college scholarship at the Scholastic Clay Target Program (SCTP) National Championships on July 9-16, 2016, at the Cardinal Shooting Center in Marengo, Ohio. The scholarship will be awarded to the top-scoring shooter in Singles Trap that uses a Browning shotgun during the competition. Exact details will be available soon! The total amount of the scholarship will be determined by auctions and a raffle of three Browning firearms. An A5 Ultimate and an X-Bolt White Gold Medallion will be auctioned off at a SCTP banquet, and through GunBroker.com. A season-long raffle will take place for a choice of either a Citori 725 Pro Trap or Citori 725 Pro Sporting. Tickets for the raffle will be available through SCTP. “What a great opportunity for an SCTP athlete this July” stated Tom Wondrash, SCTP National Director. “We can’t Thank Browning enough for the wonderful support of our program and our athletes!” The total scholarship amount raised will be announced at the SCTP National Championships on July 15 and the winning shooter will be awarded the scholarship immediately following the final shootout on July 16. Additional information regarding the Browning Collegiate Scholarship can be found on the SCTP website at https://sssfonline.org/scholastic-clay-target-program/ “We are thrilled to partner with the SCTP on the new Browning Collegiate Scholarship”, said Rafe Nielsen, Communications Manager at Browning. “We recognize the importance of getting the next generation involved in the shooting sports, and we hope this incentive will encourage more participants in the SCTP this year. We also want to thank all those who participate in raising these funds through the auctions and raffle. It is our hope that we can expand this scholarship program to more disciplines and recipients next year.” In addition, Browning announces the continuation of their Competitive Youth Shooter rebate program. This program offers up to a $100 rebate on select Browning shotguns. This rebate program will help those interested in competing for the scholarship purchase a Browning shotgun at a discounted price. Information about the rebate program can be found at http://www.browning.com/news/promotions-rebates/browning-supports-competitive-youth-shooters-great-rebates.html or at a local Browning dealer.