2016 National Championships Program Now Available Online
The SSSF National Championships will be here soon, July 9-16, at the Cardinal Shooting Center in Marengo, Ohio. We expect this year’s tournament to be similar to 2015, with approximately 3,000 competitors, plus almost 10,000 coaches, parents, grandparents, siblings, and other spectators during championship week. This event is, of course, the culmination and the celebration of all the hard work put forth all season long by our athletes, coaches, parents, and state advisors. And the hard work is continuing even now as final preparations are being made, including the final touches on our 2016 event program. Check out the program, HERE, to see the schedule of events... or to see what you might be missing if you don't attend. (We will have print copies available at the shoot.) 
The Scholastic Action Shooting Program (SASP) is proud to announce that Magnum Research has joined the growing list of firearms and industry partners who recognize the need to introduce youth to the exciting world of shooting sports. “We are very happy to have Magnum Research as one of the newest partners of the SASP," Tammy Mowry, SASP national director, said. “Magnum Research adds another opportunity for our athletes to find a firearm that fits them so they can excel in the shooting sports.” Frank Harris, VP sales & marketing, Kahr Firearms Group, said, “The future of our industry and that of shooting sports, truly relies on getting youth involved. For this reason, we are honored to sponsor the Scholastic Action Shooting Program this year. The SSSF is a solid organization with a mission that really encourages youth to appreciate competitive shooting, teamwork, and also their own individual accomplishments while also having fun in a family-friendly environment. The discipline that they learn here, will also carry over into other areas their personal growth throughout their lives.” 
We’re pleased to announce that CZ-USA has joined the Scholastic Action Shooting Program (SASP) as a Platinum sponsor. “This is the first time for CZ-USA to be a Platinum sponsor of the SASP," Tammy Mowry, national program director, SASP, said. "CZ-USA offers our SASP athletes another great option when they are looking for firearms to purchase for use when competing. SASP teams will also be able to purchase CZ-USA products that they can order throughout the competition year.” Dave Miller, special projects/marketing for CZ-USA, said, "We here at CZ-USA are extremely proud to be a part of the 2016 SASP Nationals. We realize the training provided by SASP coaches help develop safe and responsible firearms owners of the future." Matt Hopkins, Grand Master USPSA shooter, will conduct SASP shooting seminars on Thursday and Friday during the SASP National Championships that will be held at The Cardinal Center in Marengo, Ohio, in July. Some of Hopkin’s accomplishments are: 2011 13thoverall production nationals, 2011 2nd overall Double Tap, Area 3 Production Champion and Missouri, Kansas, Illinois, Oklahoma, Nebraska, Dakota’s HOA production.
The Scholastic Shooting Sports Foundation (SSSF) formally welcomes Carlton Nether to the Scholastic Clay Target Program (SCTP) team as director of development for the Western U.S. Nether comes to SSSF from a successful 14-year career with Beretta USA, working in the area of event marketing and managing Team Beretta. With Beretta, Nether also worked closely with multiple youth shooting sports organizations, including SCTP, AIM, 4H, FFA, Boy Scouts, Police Athletic League, Junior ROTC and others. “We are very happy to have Carlton part of the SCTP team!” Tom Wondrash, SCTP national director, said. “In dealing with Carlton when he was with Beretta, he was very helpful and always in support of youth shooting. I see this carrying on in his new role with SCTP!” Nether said, “The future of the shooting sports lies within our youth, and it is critical that programs such as SCTP and SASP continue to thrive.” In his new role, Nether will be responsible for growing grassroots membership in the SCTP by working to develop and support program regional staff and state advisors. He will also provide support to SCTP volunteers for state and local events as well as assisting in SCTP National fundraising efforts. Nether is a championship Sporting Clays and FITASC shooter and served on several industry boards such as NSCA and the SSSF. 
Coaches, headed to Nationals? Place your pre-orders for ammo ahead of time. Gamaliel Shooting Supply is proud to support the 2016 SASP Nationals. To guarantee the availability of your preferred ammo, we strongly recommend that all teams pre-order their ammunition before the shoot. Ammunition selection on-site will be limited and sold on a first-come, first-serve basis. The deadline to pre-order is 
The Scholastic Shooting Sports Foundation (SSSF) recently donated $162,200 to Team Endowment Accounts at the MidwayUSA Foundation. The donation will benefit 67 teams participating in the Scholastic Clay Target Program (SCTP) and Scholastic Action Shooting Program (SASP) across 28 different states. 
For the second year, Rudy Project is joining the Scholastic Action Shooting Program (SASP) as a Bronze Level Sponsor . “We’re happy to have Rudy Project back as a great partner for the SASP,” Tammy Mowry, SASP national director, said. "Rudy Project makes a great product that can be worn by all. It also participates as one of the SASP’s partners that offers discount purchasing to our registered teams and athletes. It has a product that is good for you, good for shooters and good for us.” Paul Craig, president and co-founder of Rudy Project, said, “We are thrilled to be working with SASP this year. Rudy Project will provide these kids with comfortable, reliable, and most importantly, protective eyewear when they are out on the range. We truly support the mission of SASP, and giving children the necessary tools to learn how to shoot safely is something that I, and the company, stand behind one hundred percent.” Rudy Project shooting glasses ensure a perfect fit because of their ergonomic design and total comfort system. The superior ventilation system is key in a sport featuring speeds that may not be extreme, but still require clear vision with no-fogging. The shooting glasses allow perfect vision in all weather and light conditions with interchangeable (on most models) RP Optics lenses, which offer total protection from the sun and the photochromic lenses, capable of handling the various spectrums of light during an entire day (morning to evening).
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Scholastic Shooting Sports Foundation is proud to announce the 2016 recipients in its SSSF Scholarship Program. Sixty SCTP and SASP student athletes will receive scholarships totaling $60,000. The NRA will add another $4,000 to that total in July when it awards scholarships to four additional athletes during the SCTP Last Competitor Standing events at its 2016 National Championships. From 2013 through its 2016 distributions, SSSF will have awarded over $200,000 in scholarship funds to 208 student athletes in the SCTP and SASP programs. Athletes who graduated from high school in 2016 and will enroll in college this year were eligible to apply for this year’s scholarships. Awards are based on SCTP/SASP participation, academics, need, essays and other factors. The scholarships are being funded by generous sponsors who support the youth shooting programs, as well as supporters who raise funds through national banquets. For the SCTP scholarships, over $20,000 was provided by the Amateur Trapshooting Association (ATA), GunBroker.com, NRA, Hodgdon Powder, Zanders Sporting Goods, Randolph/Ranger, Mikes Butcher Block, Browning, TruGlo and MEC. Of the eight $1,000 scholarships being awarded to SASP athletes, five are being funded by a donation from Smith & Wesson, while others are being funded by a $1,000 donation each from Taurus International Manufacturing Inc., Joyce Wilson and the International Defensive Pistol Association (IDPA). Congratulations to the following 2016 scholarship recipients: SASP Dana Hovis IN SASP Michael Arnold KY SASP Seth Kraman KY SASP Katherine Yee MO SASP Robbie Tinsley TN SASP Samantha Davis TN SASP Angela Schumacher WI SASP Quinne Herolt WI SCTP Gage Dixon AR SCTP Chase Owens AZ SCTP Jennifer Gross AZ SCTP Joseph Witty AZ SCTP Nygel desVignes AZ SCTP Christopher Jensen CA SCTP Clayton Holmes CA SCTP Jessica Pollock CO SCTP Gregory Lee FL SCTP Sarah Gimbel FL SCTP Morgan Goette GA SCTP Brady Lundquist IA SCTP Drew Bjustrom IA SCTP Hanna Marie Tyrrel IA SCTP Hunter Gehrke IA SCTP Jessica Aupperle IA SCTP Joy Bral IA SCTP Kaden Waack IA SCTP Kailye Hromatko IA SCTP Landon Owens IA SCTP Maria Settimi IA SCTP Mason Flynn IA SCTP Trent Schippers IA SCTP Ellie Winder IL SCTP Jacob Lawfer IL SCTP Hunter Eads IN SCTP Brennan Kamer KY SCTP Zachary Stockwell MA SCTP Rachel Keifer MD SCTP Nathan Eisenhardt MI SCTP Noah Roth MI SCTP Taylor Kennemer MO SCTP Adam Misek NE SCTP Katie Petersen NE SCTP Kaitlyn Meinzer OH SCTP Kyle Peterson OH SCTP Nolan Loughry OH SCTP Paige Thomas PA SCTP Samuel King SC SCTP Garrett Percer TN SCTP Jarod Reynolds TN SCTP Sarah Starks TX SCTP Alexandra Ziegelbauer WI SCTP Emily Walter WI SCTP Erik Olstinske WI SCTP Jaret Kern WI SCTP Josiah Brath WI SCTP Kaylee Lancour WI SCTP Lucas Heinzen WI SCTP Max Berger WI SCTP Rachel Nett WI SCTP Brandon Fronek WI
On May 29, 2016, 85 youth shooters gathered from Fox Township, Edinboro, Kane, Eldred and Warren County to participate in the SCTP Regional Shoot held at the Bradford Gun Club, nestled in the foothills of the Allegheny Mountains in Pennsylvania. Intermediate entry, intermediate advanced, junior varsity and varsity squads competed. MidwayUSA Foundation endowment money was given out to the top three teams: