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2016 College Nationals at CMP Talladega Marksmanship Park

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Saturday, March 12, 2016, brought the College Nationals to CMP Talladega Marksmanship Park in Talladega, Ala. More than 93 competitors gathered their gear—and their reserve—and set out on a windy, overcast morning for a great day of shooting steel targets.

Overall, the teams expressed their positive impressions of the beautiful facility. "This was well worth the drive," Dillon Irwin, one of 20 members from the Florida State team, stated. "And it's definitely different from anything I've ever done before." The environmental science major went on to say that his goal for the day was to "not get DQ'd."

Beyond not getting disqualified, other competitors in the match shared goals of having fun, doing well, and putting only one shot on each target. Many of the shooters admitted they were new to shooting steel...and to competing in Alabama.

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Matthew Bright of Bob Jones University out of Greenville, SC, mentioned that this was his team's first year competing with SASP and their first time at the CMP. "It's an amazing facility. We don't have anything like this. So it's great to get our feet wet and get some experience as a team...and, of course, to have some fun shooting."

There seemed to be a lot of fun happening throughout the day. While waiting for his turn to shoot, Michigan's Alex Mullen took a moment to express his appreciation for the range and his anticipation for shooting the steel targets. His times for the stage were great, and Coach Carrie Cargill, who was watching nearby, added, "This is our third year to compete in this event. But we're so used to our indoor ranges. So I have to give a lot of credit to the kids, to absorb everything and to imagine a lot...and to always pull it together.  Of course, our number-one objective is to win. We we want everyone to shoot their best game and to enjoy it."

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College Nationals Match Results

1st place Centerfire: Texas A&M Corps of Cadets – Maroon (177.99)

2nd place Centerfire: West Point – 2 (188.05)

3rd place Centerfire: University of Florida – 1 (195.76)

1st place Rimfire: Texas A&M Corps of Cadets – Maroon (190.24)

2nd place Rimfire: West Point – 1 (195.93)

3rd place Rimfire: Michigan State University – 2 (196.89)

1st place Centerfire Open: University of Vermont - 1 (338.64)

1st place Rimfire Open: University of Vermont – 2 (289.82)

2nd place Rimfire Open: Western Kentucky (392.98)

SSSF Coach Robert Gorman Presented Positive Coaching Alliance’s Double-Goal Coach® Award

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The Scholastic Shooting Sports Foundation (SSSF) congratulates Robert Gorman, coach of the Arlington Trappers Club in Arlington, Tennessee, for being one of 50 national winners to receive Positive Coaching Alliance’s prestigious Double-Goal Coach® Award presented by TeamSnap. The Scholastic Clay Target Program (SCTP) and Scholastic Action Shooting Program (SASP) coach said he is honored and humbled that his team nominated him for the award. “It means a lot to me that my team would consider me for this award,” Gorman said. “I consider it an honor, but I never thought I would win.” Gorman was the only shooting team coach nominated for the award, which mostly goes to coaches of ball sports. The award winners were chosen from a record 2,400 nominations from throughout the U.S. The Select national winners will join a panel discussion onstage at PCA’s National Youth Sports Awards Dinner and Auction, sponsored by Deloitte in Palo Alto, Cal. On April 16, 2016. The PCA website states,  "A Double-Goal Coach strives to win while also pursuing the more important goal of teaching life lessons through sports." Gorman said he got involved as a coach in 2010 when his son took interest in shooting. “He played football for a year, but it wasn’t his thing,” Gorman said. “He enjoyed shooting and did very well at it. Shooting was something we could do and enjoy together.” Gorman says he encourages the 21 members of his team to build a true team unit by getting to know each other away from the range. “We encourage our squads to be a unit and work together. We encourage the members to spend time together even when they're not shooting. They go to the movies and dinner and really take the time to get to know each other.” Gorman said his ultimate goal is to help develop each team member's character. “I want to help these young kids be the best young men and women they can be,” Gorman said. “I want them to learn not only shooting skills and safety, but responsibility and other life lessons along the way. Participating in this club helps them build confidence in working with others. It makes them better and stronger people in the end.”

Cabela’s Hosts Firearms Safety and Education Courses

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032813_logo_1Columbus, Ohio. – Cabela's today announced plans to host a series of free, informative courses to promote and educate customers on firearm safety throughout March and April. The classes and seminars will be hosted at the company's Columbus location by the store's staff, along with special guests and industry partners. No registration is required. The courses offered at Cabela's Columbus store will be part of a nationwide effort by the company to promote and educate customers on various aspects of responsible firearm ownership and safety. Featured classes and seminars will offer insight and training for customers with all levels of experience on topics ranging from safe storage to proper cleaning. Courses hosted at Cabela's will include: Purchasing Your First Firearm: March 3, 6:30 pm March 5, 1 pm Gun Storage and Safety: March 10, 6:30 pm March 12, 1 pm Responsible Gun Ownership – Women Only: March 17, 6:30 pm March 19, 1 pm Don't be a Victim: March 24, 6:30 pm March 26, 1 pm Home Defense Shotguns and Pistols: March 31, 6:30 pm April 2, 1 pm Gun Cleaning 101: April 7, 6:30 pm April 9, 1 pm Protection Outside the Home April 14, 6:30 pm April 16, 1 pm Home Firearms Safety: April 14, 6:30 pm April 16, 1 pm Furthermore, Cabela's staff will host additional educational seminars and demonstrations throughout year, offering tips and insights on a wide range of outdoor activities and products. For more information on courses hosted by Cabela's, visit www.cabelas.com/columbus, call the store at 614-702-2300 or visit the store at 1650, Gemini Place, Columbus, OH 43240. Cabela's Incorporated, the World's Foremost Outfitter® of hunting, fishing and outdoor gear, offers thousands of products and a fun, unique shopping experience. The company is famous for its strong brand and world-renowned reputation for delivering quality merchandise, value and legendary customer service. Cabela's also issues the Cabela's CLUB® Visa credit card, which serves as its primary customer loyalty rewards program.

SCTP Exclusive for CZ Sporter Standard with Simmons Olympic Rib

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SimmonsSporterAdAct now to receive the SCTP exclusive price of $2,100 for the CZ Sporter Standard with Simmons Olympic Rib. Get all the same great features of the Sporter Standard Grade with the benefits of a Simmons Olympic Ventilated Rib.
  • 30" or 32" Versions
  • Raised Rib (15/16" tall, 3/8" wide)
  • Adjustable Parallel Comb
  • Grade II Turkish Walnut Stock
  • Mechanical Selectable Trigger
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  • 5 Flush Chokes
Regular MSRP: $ 2,449 For more details, contact awondrash@sssfoline.com.

Win $50,000, Support the SSSF, and Become the next American Marksman!

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AM_MarksmanScholastic Clay Target Program and Scholastic Action Shooting Program athletes, friends and families are invited to take part in the next made for TV shooting sports program.  American Marksman, a new nationwide target shooting competition for amateurs being produced by the Outdoor Channel and Sportsman Channel television networks. This is a low barrier to entry event where amateur shooters in four different divisions (Junior (12-16), Men (17+), Women (17+), and Military/Law Enforcement) can compete in their own division, and have a great time competing against others like themselves!  The local qualifying level is the first step in a three-tiered national tour where amateur shooters will attempt to advance to one of nine regional championships and, ultimately, a national championship where the winner will take home $50,000! Along the way, cameras will be rolling to capture footage to produce a television show about the competition and competitors as they attempt to advance.  The local qualifying level is made up of a fun course of fire consisting of .22 caliber rim fire guns and ammo. Over 200 ranges across the country participating as Official Local Qualifying Ranges. Shooters can find a nearby range www.ammarksman.com/ranges .  The local qualifying level runs from March 1st to May 31st. It’s only $20 to sign up for .22 rifle or pistol, or $35 for both rifle and pistol. American Marksman has provided the Scholastic Shooting Sports Foundation with a special code that anyone can use when entering their local qualifying event.  Simply use the code SSSF on the second page of the registration screen when registering at www.ammarksman.com and the SSSF will receive a portion of each registration to use to support its programs. As many as 250 individuals in each region in each division will be invited to a regional championship which will take place in the summer. All firearms and ammunition will be provided at the regional and national championship.

SSSF and NSSA/NSCA Renew Commitment to Promote Youth Skeet and Sporting Clays

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clayTarget-logoSan Antonio, TX – The Scholastic Shooting Sports Foundation (SSSF) and the National Skeet Shooting Association / National Sporting Clays Association (NSSA/NSCA) are pleased to announce renewal of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to continue promoting youth skeet and sporting clays.  The new MOU continues a formal relationship that started in 2010 at the SCTP Nationals and provides benefits for participants in both organizations. Consistent with the previous MOU, all SCTP state and national skeet and sporting clays targets will be registered with the NSSA/NSCA, thus NSSA/NSCA membership is a requirement for those events.  Memberships are only $10 and SCTP athletes will be able to register both NSSA skeet and NSCA sporting clays targets under the NSSA/NSCA’s Crossfire Program.  In addition, all members will receive a subscription to the e-magazine version of Clay Target Nation and be eligible to participate in NSSA and NSCA events around the country.  Youth members are also eligible for all NSSA/NSCA member benefits including NSSA/NSCA youth scholarship programs.  Both parties will also be working together to create an SCTP All American Team recognition program. Scholastic Clay Target Program coaches will be able to conveniently purchase memberships through the SSSF’s Shooting Organizational Technology (SHOT) system, a process identical to how SCTP coaches currently pay all other fees including membership, ATA and Junior Shooters magazine subscriptions.  All of the forms and paperwork previously required for SCTP athletes to join NSSA/NSCA has now been eliminated and replaced with one seamless, paperless process.  The SSSF will provide all membership information electronically to the NSSA/NSCA and new member numbers will automatically be back-populated to the athlete record in the SHOT system.  This process will also help automate score reporting for SCTP events between SCTP and NSSA/NSCA. A portion of all memberships purchased through the SSSF shot system will be returned to the SSSF for use in the SCTP Scholarship program.  In addition, the NSSA/NSCA is providing cost-share on all of the team medals awarded at SCTP state championships. “This is another win-win for both groups!” said Tom Wondrash, SCTP National Director. “Being able to offer a one stop shop for our coaches with less work on their part while further supporting our SCTP scholarship program is huge!” “The NSCA is excited about the effort in continuing our relationship with SSSF” said Brett Moyes, NSCA Director.  “Their commitment to youth shooting throughout the country is impeccable and we look forward to a longstanding relationship between SSSF and NSCA, as well as continued growth in youth shooting development.” “We are excited about this partnership as it’s a catalyst that facilitates the proper introduction of young men and women to the sport of registered Skeet and Sporting clays shooting.” Said Michael Dowling, NSSA Director. We fully support the SSSF and have designated the SCTP as the Official Youth Program of NSSA and NSCA.” 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. About the National Skeet Shooting Association /National Sporting Clays Association: NSSA and NSCA are dedicated to the development of skeet shooting and sporting clays at all levels of participation and work to create an atmosphere of healthy competition and meaningful fellowship within their membership. Shooters who want to compete can enter both fun shoots and registered tournaments. Both organizations are headquartered at the National Shooting Complex in San Antonio, Texas. The National Shooting Complex is one of the premier shooting facilities in the world, hosting elite tournaments for skeet and sporting clays, including the World Skeet Championships and National Sporting Clays Championship. In addition, it is the venue for a wide range of shooting and non-shooting events for thousands of serious competitors, casual shooters, and outdoors enthusiasts each year. For more information about NSSA/NSCA, visit www.nssa-nsca.org  

SCHOLASTIC SHOOTING SPORTS FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM 2016

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SSTP_SASP_logo-FINAL-rev1The Scholastic Shooting Sports Foundation (SSSF), the National Governing Body of the Scholastic Clay Target Program (SCTP) and the Scholastic Action Shooting Program (SASP), is offering a scholarship program to reward deserving SCTP/SASP graduating seniors with needed college assistance. The main objective is to award as many scholarships as possible to qualifying SCTP / SASP graduating seniors. SSSF is establishing minimal guidelines for the selection procedure, thus allowing the final selection to be as simple as possible.

clayTarget-logoGeneral Procedures:

  • Each applicant must be a graduating senior within the year of the awarded scholarship and must be registered for college before the scholarship is awarded in that same
  • Applicant must have a minimum 3.0 cumulative Grade Point Average through the most recent grading period ending on or before April 1, 2016.
  • Each prospective recipient must be registered as a full-time college student before the scholarship is awarded and must provide the name of the post-secondary college or community/ junior college to receive the scholarship proceeds. Each scholarship check will be mailed to the appropriate college in the student's name by October 1, The scholarship funds are to be used for tuition, fees, etc. This is a one-time, non-renewable scholarship.
  • Applicants may not be in receipt of any "full" scholarship funds in order to qualify (i.e., athletics, military academy, academic, etc.).
  • Applicants must have participated during 2015-2016 in one of their SCTP / SASP State Championships, National Championships, or regional events in Trap, Skeet, Sporting Clays, or Olympic Bunker; Olympic Skeet Championships, Pistol or Rifle.
  • Applicants must be able to complete all parts of the application packet:

Application / Personal Information Page:

  • One Page Student Resume or School and Non-School Activities and Honors
  • One Page Essay (see  Essay Guidelines)
  • Must attach current high school transcript or home school transcript!
Funds will be awarded, if available, and the goal is to assist as many SCTP / SASP graduating high school seniors as possible.  
Mail or  Email Completed  Applications:
SCTP – Tom Wondrash~ OR ~SASP – Tammy Mowry
165 Bay Ridge Lane288 Crisswell Rd
Burlington,  WI 53105Butler, PA 16002
twondrash@sssfonline.comtmowry@sssfonline.com
  • Application Deadline (for the entire application packet): April 30, 2016
  • All Materials Must Be Received by Deadline. No exceptions!
Click here for the scholarship application form.

SASP Coach Featured on NBC Nightly News In Support of New Gun Bill

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74cb2fa5-956b-4a4f-bb79-980e562dee75Brian Hood, Central Iowa SASP coach, was featured on NBC Nightly News this week voicing support for a bill Iowa lawmakers recently sent to the senate that would allow children in Iowa under the age of 14 to shoot handguns. Supporters say the law brings Iowa up to date with most other states. Those against the bill claim it’s creating a militia of toddlers. Hood’s 16-year-old daughter, Grace, competes with the SASP using a handgun, but his 13-year-old daughter, Emma, isn’t allowed due to the current law. “This is not about giving our children the combo to the gun safe,” Hood said. “This is about allowing them in a supervised scenario to learn a great sport.” To view the NBC Nightly News piece, click here.

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