Scholastic Shooting Sports Foundation Donates Over $800,000 to Benefit SCTP and SASP Teams

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The Scholastic Shooting Sports Foundation (SSSF) recently donated $835,887 to Team Endowment Accounts at the MidwayUSA Foundation. Teams earned funds by raising money through Scholastic Clay Target Program (SCTP) or Scholastic Action Shooting Program (SASP) sponsored fundraising activities and by placing in SCTP/SASP national and regional events. SSSF also matched national governing body fees paid by SCTP teams through the SSSF's SHOT data-system. This donation has benefited 326 teams participating in the Scholastic Clay Target Program (SCTP) and Scholastic Action Shooting Program (SASP) across 35 different states. The donations from SSSF to MidwayUSA Foundation Team Endowment Accounts established to benefit SCTP and SASP member-teams are made possible, in part, by grants to the SSSF from the Tulsa Community Foundation Youth Shooting Fund established and funded by the generosity of Larry and Brenda Potterfield. Since 2014 the SSSF has donated nearly $6.5 million to benefit 543 SCTP and SASP team endowment accounts at the MidwayUSA Foundation. The SSSF provides SCTP and SASP member-teams the opportunity to earn MidwayUSA Foundation Team Endowment Account funds by participating in SCTP and SASP fundraising activities benefiting local shooting sports communities and through placements in SSSF-sponsored competitions . Please contact the SSSF for more information on how your shooting team can earn team endowment funding for their account at the MidwayUSA Foundation. The Team Endowment Account Program at the MidwayUSA Foundation gives a community the ability to financially support a competitive youth shooting sports program or financially assist in the start-up of a new youth shooting sports program. The team can then request a grant of up to 5% of their endowment account balance once each year, in either December or June, to pay for team expenses. There are no fees associated with a MidwayUSA Foundation Team Endowment Account. About MidwayUSA Foundation The MidwayUSA Foundation is a 501(c)(3) public charity working to sustain the shooting sports industry by providing long-term funding to youth shooting teams. Every donation made is 100% tax deductible and supports the mission to help communities and organizations raise funds to support their youth shooting team. For more information about the MidwayUSA Foundation, Inc., please visit www.midwayusafoundation.org or call 1-877-375-4570.

Register Now for 2017 SASP Ohio Fall Regional Match

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Join us for the 2017 SASP Ohio Regional match on Saturday and Sunday, October 28-29 at the Cardinal Shooting Center. The match will be held concurrently with the 2017 SCTP College Nationals. Match Time: 9:00 AM Saturday and Sunday (Rain or Shine) Location: Cardinal Shooting Center, 616 St. Rte. 61, Marengo, OH 43334 (419) 253-0800 General Information  All teams must be currently registered with the Scholastic Action Shooting Program for the 2018 season which began September 1st. See complete details on how to register for the 2018 season. Match Fee: $35 Times:  8:00 am check in begins 8:40 am shooters meeting, safety briefing 9:00 am match begins 9:00am and 1:00PM shooting times, awards to follow the competition. MidwayUSA Foundation team endowment funds for winning squads REGISTRATION:  Log into your team in SHOT system, select Competitions bottom left.  Click on the “Click to View Shoots” tab.  Then click on Regional Shoots tab.  Then select the shoot you want to participate to the right.  Then from there click on an open slot name your squad and enter the athletes. If athletes do not appear in the drop-down menu, check to be sure you have their SASP Classification entered in the team SHOT registration.  You may also pay online by clicking on the VOUCHER tab next to the Squad tab. Athletes may register for both iron and optic rifles and Rimfire or Centerfire Pistol and 1911 as an additional pistol. For additional information contact Rick Leach at rleach@sssfonline.com or 262-894-4284 Hosted by Ohio SASP

2017 SASP Northeast Fall Regional Match

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Join us for the 2017 SASP Northeast Fall Regional match on Saturday, September 30, 2017 (rain or shine)! Match Time: 9:00 AM Location:  Camp William Hinds Boy Scout Camp, 146 Plains Rd, Raymond, ME 04071 General Information  All teams must be currently registered with the Scholastic Action Shooting Program for the 2018 season which began September 1st. See complete details on our website on how to register for the 2018 season. Match Fee: $25 Times:  8:00 am check in begins 8:30 am shooters meeting, safety briefing 9:00 am match begins 9:00am shooting times, awards to follow the competition. MidwayUSA Foundation team endowment funds for winning squads REGISTRATION:  Log into your team in SHOT system, select Competitions bottom left.  Click on the “Click to View Shoots” tab.  Then click on Regional Shoots tab.  Then select the shoot you want to participate to the right.  Then from there click on an open slot name your squad and enter the athletes. (If athletes do not appear in the drop-down menu, check to be sure you have their SASP Classification entered in the team SHOT registration.  You may also pay online by clicking on the VOUCHER tab next to the Squad tab. Athletes may register for both iron and optic rifles and one pistol. For additional information contact Rick Leach at rleach@sssfonline.com or 262-894-4284 pc: The Windham Eagle

Colorado Shotgun Coach Class in December

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NRA/USAS/CMP Level 1 Shotgun Coach Course December 2nd & 3rd 2017 Pikes Peak Gun Club 450 S Franceville Coal Mine Rd, Colorado Springs, CO The Level 1 coach school is two days of shotgun-specific lessons and practical coaching exercises designed to teach the coach candidate the basics of coaching beginning and intermediate shooters. Registration is available online at the NRA Training website. For more information download the event information or contact Carlton Nether at 240-460-6457 or CNether@SSSFonline.com or Jennifer Kirchhoefer at 317-258-1311 or JKirchhoefer@SSSFonline.com

SCTP Announces Its First SCTP College Virtual Match!

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The Scholastic Clay Target Program would like to announce its first ever College Virtual match. This match will take place the week of September 11th and end the week of October 16th, running for 6 weeks. Participation is open to all registered SCTP College teams including Division I, II, III as well as 2 year college teams! Colleges can participate in Trap, Skeet or both but must be registered and scored by the end of week 1 or September 17th. Team scoring will be used for this match with the top 5 scores making up that College teams score for the week. Further information will be posted on our website at www.sssfonline.org and the Virtual match will be open for registration very soon! The SCTP College Virtual match will culminate into the SCTP College National Championships which will be held Friday, October 27 through Sunday, October 29 at the Cardinal Center in Marengo, Ohio. Again, open to all registered SCTP Teams and athletes. See how your College team stacks up against College teams from around the country and all without any travel expenses! Any questions, please contact any SCTP representative for help, or see our frequently asked questions (FAQ) page on the virtual series. We hope to see you all involved in this first ever event…. Tom Wondrash – SCTP National Director

2017 Junior Olympic Development Camp a Huge Success!

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The Scholastic Clay Target Programs (SCTP) yearly Junior Olympic Development Camp (JODC) was another huge success! The camp, held this past August 7th – 13th at the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colorado featured 24 athletes and 4 coaches from 16 states around the country who were selected to attend! These athletes and coaches were able to take part in a camp designed to introduce them to the International Disciplines of Bunker Trap and International Skeet. Athletes were immersed in the day to day work of an Olympic athlete including training at a high altitude, nutrition, hydration and some really good training tips and techniques from Olympic caliber coaches like Terri DeWitt, Joe Buffa and Lance Bade! “What an awesome opportunity for SCTP athletes to gain first-hand knowledge from the likes of these coaches!” Said Tom Wondrash, SCTP National Director. “I have been part of these camps for 8 years now and they just keep getting better and better. Thank you to USA Shooting and the summer resident athletes for also sharing their knowledge of the International Shooting sports and to the great athletes and coaches for attending!” The JODC is another example of the doors that SCTP opens for athletes wanting to excel in the clay target shooting sports. SCTP, the official youth program and pipeline to USA Shooting has also started the SCTP / USA Shooting National Team, with Terri DeWitt at the helm as the official Head Coach! Athletes earn their way on to the team by attending and placing in the top 3 spots at SCTP’s International National Championships held each year in Colorado Springs, CO around the end of July. Only members in good standing of the SCTP are eligible for this great opportunity, so why not join now?! Applications to attend this camp are available on our website around the middle of March each year. Coaches and athletes must be members of the Scholastic Clay Target Program to apply. Dedication to SCTP, attendance at state and national tournaments as well as scores shot in the American disciplines are all key factors in deciding who is picked to attend the camps.

Interested in Coach Training?

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Do you have a need for coach certification in your area? If so, please let us know! Several of our SCTP and SASP staff are members of the NRA National Coach Development Staff and can travel to your location to conduct coach certification courses.  NRA Coach Development Schools are the heart of the NRA Coach Education Program. The instructors use up-to-date materials and multimedia presentations to present discipline-specific coach courses. The registration fee includes a copy of the discipline-specific coach school student study guide and other materials to help you with the details of coaching. Upon successful completion of the coach school you will be a Coach (Level 1) (or Youth Trainer if under 18 years old) in that discipline. Once approved, coaches may print their coach certificate and wallet card for their use. What Is Taught In The School? The Level 1 coach school is two days of sports-specific lessons and practical coaching exercises designed to teach the coach candidate the basics of coaching beginning and intermediate shooters. The following general subjects are taught:
  • Introduction to the Coaching Program
  • Safety and Risk Management
  • Competition Events
  • Rulebook use and shooting etiquette
  • Equipment and Facilities
  • Fundamentals of Shooting
  • Coaching Ethics
  • Coaching Methodology
  • Mental Training
  • Training Planning
  • Building Quality Programs
  • How To Conduct Tournaments
For more details or to setup a shotgun coach class in your area, please contact Chet Tuinstra (eastern US) or Carlton Nether (western US). For more details or to setup a pistol/rifle coach class in your area, please contact Rick Leach. For more information on the NRA Coach Education Program, please visit the NRA website.

Competitive Divisions and Handgun Selection for the SASP

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Want to know more about how to compete in the Scholastic Action Shooting Program? If so, watch Tom Yost as he outlines the divisions and explains how to choose a handgun for the SASP.  This chapter comes from a two-hour educational video geared toward coaches, parents and athletes interested in getting started in the SASP. The video covers all aspects of the program including safety, equipment selection, action shooting fundamentals, coaching new athletes, the SASP competition format, season planning, and much more! Watch this chapter on the SSSF YouTube Channel... Order the DVD from the SSSF Online Store...  

Final 2017 SCTP-NSCA Tour Stop September 28/29

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Join the fun at the final SCTP-NSCA 2017 tour stop at the Southeast Regional at The Fork in Norwood, NC! All SCTP shooters are encouraged to attend and experience the atmosphere of one of the top sporting clays tournaments in the country.
  • Medallions will be awarded to the top sub-juniors and juniors based on the Preliminary Event.
  • Ladies medallions will be awarded in each concurrent as well.
  • Targets will count towards new NSCA-SCTP All-American Teams!
  • NSCA RULES WILL APPLY
Contact Nathan Boyd at nboyd@nssa-nsca.com or download the event flyer for additional information!  

NSSA-NSCA/SCTP All-American Team

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The NSSA-NSCA All-American Team program is a partnership between the Scholastic Clay Target Program (SCTP) and the National Skeet Shooting Association (NSSA) / National Sporting Clays Association (NSCA). The partnership promotes participation beyond SCTP competition and provides an easy way for youth and families to continue shooting via the multiple opportunities the NSSA/NSCA provide. Youth in the SCTP may participate in NSSA/NSCA registered competitions and compete for All-American honors. The NSSA-SCTP All-American Team recognizes SCTP athletes who compete in National Skeet Shooting Association (NSSA) registered events. To be eligible for the SCTP All-American Team, a shooter must be a member in good standing with NSSA-NSCA and SCTP, must shoot a minimum of 500 12-gauge NSSA registered targets, and must shoot their respective SCTP state or regional shoot or the SCTP National Championships. The NSSA-SCTP All-American Team will be determined via 12-gauge average. An athlete’s 12-gauge targets registered in the shooting year (January 1 to December 31) will be used to determine the team. The NSSA-SCTP All-American selection will be divided into six teams which include Open Sub-Junior, Lady Sub-Junior, Open Junior, Lady Junior, Open Collegiate, and Lady Collegiate. Eight shooters will be selected to each of the Sub-Junior and Junior teams. Athletes who are selected to an NSSA Sub-Junior, Junior, or Collegiate Concurrent All-American Team will not be eligible to make the NSSA-SCTP All-American Team. See the NSSA-SCTP All American Team Standings Here The NSCA-SCTP All-American Team recognizes SCTP athletes who compete in National Sporting Clays Association registered events. To be eligible for the SCTP All-American Team, a shooter must be a member in good standing with NSSA-NSCA and SCTP, must shoot a minimum of 500 NSCA registered targets, and must shoot their respective SCTP state or regional shoot or the SCTP National Championships. The NSCA-SCTP All-American Team will be determined via points earned by competing and placing against other SCTP athletes. NSCA-SCTP All-American selection will be divided into four teams, including Open Sub-Junior, Lady Sub-Junior, Open Junior, and Lady Junior. Eight members will be selected to each team. Points can be earned from January 1 to December 31, with the team being selected in the spring of the following shooting year. See the NSCA-SCTP All American Team Standings Here

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