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Changes To 2015-2016 SPP And SCTP Handbooks

Written by SSSF Staff on October 8, 2015. Posted in SCTP Blog, SPP Blog, SSSF News and Information, Uncategorized.

As well all well know, with growth and development often comes change...and the SSSF is not exempt from that process. So along with the new year of competition, there are several new items to review in both the official SPP and the SCTP handbooks.

Tammy Mowry, program director of the SPP, mentions that there are some "big" changes to make note of in the updated 2015-2016 SPP document. Some of the highlights include updates in the section on "Grouping Athletes -Divisions" (look for the details about categories) as well as in "Team Definitions" (don't miss the updated range commands). To read more and get caught up on all the new items, be sure to check out the update SPP handbook, here. Tom Wondrash, national director of the SCTP, shares that there are too many changes to post each and every one. And he encourages everyone to dig in and and read the updated 2015-2016 handbook, paying special attention to the red text, which shows where recent changes have been made. To read more and get caught up on all the new SCTP items, be sure to check out the updated SCTP Handbook here.

NRA/USAS/CMP Level 1 Shotgun Coach Course to be Held in November

Written by SSSF Staff on October 7, 2015. Posted in SSSF News and Information, Uncategorized.

Those interested in learning the basics of coaching beginning to intermediate shooters are invited to attend the Level 1 Shotgun Coach Course, which will be held Nov. 7-8, 2015 at the Colorado Clays Shooting Park in Brighton, Col. The coach school provides two days of shotgun-specific lessons and practical coaching exercises. The course schedule includes instruction on safety, rules, mental training, shooting basics, building quality programs, conducting tournaments and other fundamentals of coaching. The instruction will be led by Scott Moniot, National Coach Development Staff (NCDS) NRA/USAS, Advanced Certified Shotgun Coach, Level 3. The cost for the course is $190 and includes all printed materials, three-year coaching credentials with the NRA, range fees, and lunch/refreshments each day. Individuals must bring a 12- or 20 -gauge shotgun, eye and ear protection, vest or shell pouch, and at least two boxes of shotgun shells. For registration contact: Amanda Wondrash, SCTP 165 Bay Ridge Lane Burlington, WI 53105 awondrash@sssfonline.com 262-206-4634 For more information contact: Jennifer Kirchhoefer jkirchhoefer@sssfonline.com 317-258-1311 Accommodations available at: Holiday Inn Express and Suites Denver Northeast - Brighton 20180 South Medical Center Drive Brighton, CO 80601 720-685-1500

NRA/USAS/CMP Level 1 Shotgun Coach Course to be Held in Hawaii in December

Written by SSSF Staff on October 7, 2015. Posted in SSSF News and Information, Uncategorized.

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e interested in learning the basics of coaching beginning to intermediate shooters are invited to attend the NRA/USAS/CMP Level 1 Shotgun Coach Course, which will be held Dec. 3-4, 2015 at the County Trap and Skeet Range on the big Island of Hawaii. The coach school provides two days of shotgun-specific lessons and practical coaching exercises and will run from 8am – 5pm each day. There will be an SCTP informational meeting being held on Wednesday, Dec. 2nd at 6 pm at the County building in Hilo for those wanting more information about starting a youth team. The course schedule includes instruction on safety, rules, mental training, shooting basics, building quality programs, conducting tournaments and other fundamentals of coaching.

NRA and SPP Announce First Scholastic Pistol Program Pistol Camp in Tucson, Arizona

Written by SSSF Staff on October 6, 2015. Posted in SSSF News and Information, Uncategorized.

The National Rifle Association and the Scholastic Pistol Program are proud to announce the first Scholastic Pistol Program Pistol Camp in Tucson, Arizona. The camp will take place December 21-23, 2015 at the Pima Pistol Club. The unique camp, sponsored by the NRA, will be limited to 32 athletes and will feature both range and classroom training aimed to take an athlete to the next level. The first two days will include shooting skills. Day three is an SPP match in the morning and a rifle side match in the afternoon. The price includes three lunches, ammunition and a SPP camp shirt. Participants will be using .22 LR (ammo is included in the cost of the camp) and pistols will be available for those who do not have a suitable gun. If an athlete prefers to use his or her own 9mm pistol, the participant will be required to furnish his or her own ammo (650 rds). Registration information will be available soon.

Pistol Prodigies Wins August SPP Virtual Match Drawing

Written by SSSF Staff on October 5, 2015. Posted in SSSF News and Information, Uncategorized.

SPP congratulates the Pistol Prodigies team from Michigan for winning the August SPP Virtual Match Drawing. The team will have $1,000 deposited into the team endowment account. Each month this year, teams participating in the SPP Virtual E-Postal Match Series have a chance to win a random drawing of endowment money for their team account. To compete in this series, each team/squad must shoot the entire course of fire and submit their score sheets and the $1.25 per athlete fee for registration.

SPP to Attend Boys Scouts of America 2015 National Outdoor Conference

Written by SSSF Staff on October 5, 2015. Posted in SSSF News and Information.

SPP is looking forward to attending the Boy Scouts of America 2015 National Outdoor Conference to be held at the Philmont Scout Ranch in Cimarron, NM, Oct. 14-18, 2015. SPP will be promoting the program during the Vendor Show on Oct. 15-16 (Thursday-Friday), and it will be conducting a demo for the attendees on the afternoon of the 16th. Ed Fitzgerald, project manager with GLOCK and SSSF Board of Directors member; Tom Yost, consultant with Smith & Wesson, Chris Hess, product manager steel targets with Action Target, and Tammy Mowry, SPP program manager, will be representing SPP at the conference. The National Outdoor Conference attracts professional and volunteer leaders who have the responsibility for operating safe and effective outdoor programs in the more than 280 Boy Scouts of America councils across the United States. The National Outdoor Conference is Scouting’s largest get‐together of volunteers and professionals charged with delivering the world’s greatest outdoor program for youth. It’s four days of backcountry excursions, group sessions, outstanding keynote speakers, outdoor vendor exhibits, clean mountain air, sessions with camping and outdoor experts, some fun competition, special program opportunities, great music, and fellowship with Scouting’s top outdoor leaders. Scouters and outdoor enthusiasts from across the country learn new methods, share ideas, and check out the latest in outdoor gear and programs.

SPP .22lr Ammo Program

Written by SSSF Staff on October 2, 2015. Posted in SSSF News and Information, Uncategorized.

Once again SPP’s partner, NormaUSA, is offering a special discounted pricing offer to SPP teams during the month of October. Teams can purchase the TAC-22 .22lr ammo at a discounted price of $425. Each SPP team can order up to 10 cases of the TAC-22 ammo. The price for one case is $425 (5,000 rounds). As a bonus, there is no shipping/freight charge on these orders. NORMA-USA’s TAC- 22 Ammunition is designed and engineered specifically for competitive shooting and target practice where every point counts. Assembled with the finest components and primer/powder combinations, this ammo provides outstanding accuracy on the range. TAC-22 .22lr ammo feeds reliably in all 22 rifle actions, including semi-automatics. Using this reasonably priced, high-quality ammunition, you’ll be sure to shoot unmatched accuracy on and off the range. If your SPP team is interested, send an email to tmowry@sssfonline.com and a copy of the order form will be emailed back to you. Then you’ll want to complete the form and return it for processing.

University of Vermont Shooting Sports Club Boasts Big Participation, Expands Clinic Opportunities

Written by SSSF Staff on September 24, 2015. Posted in SSSF News and Information, Uncategorized.

As you know, youth and young adult interest in the shooting sport

s is increasing at a rapid rate. Recently, the University of Vermont Shooting Sports Club had to adjust to that boom in interest by providing additional learning opportunities. In fact, the club was so inundated with students interested in participating in its Intro to the Shooting Sports Clinic, that it had to break the clinic into four individual classes, hosting 20 students each. The first of those clinics was held Sept. 20, 2015. The classes, which are taught by senior club members, teach participants how to safely handle and shoot shotguns, rifles and pistols. In order to t

each the classes, club members must have competed for two years and attend a Range Safety Officer Class and NRA instructor classes in their discipline. The club has two competitive teams, the Trap and Skeet Team and Pistol Team, which compete on the national level against other colleges and universities. The Trap and Skeet team is a registered member of the Scholastic Clay Target Program and the Pistol Team is registered with the Scholastic Pistol Program.

Inaugural SSSF Advisor Academy

Written by SSSF Staff on September 24, 2015. Posted in SSSF News and Information, Uncategorized.

From September 11-13, the Scholastic Shooting Sports Foundation (SSSF) hosted their first ever Advisor Academy. Thirty-one key leaders from 14 states attended the meeting that focused on developing state and local level leadership, sharing best practices, and providing “grass roots” input to the Scholastic Clay Target Program (SCTP) and the Scholastic Pistol Program (SPP). “Volunteer coaches in the Scholastic Clay Target Program and Scholastic Pistol Program are the heart and soul of our organization,” said Ben Berka, President and Executive Director of the SSSF. “Advisor Academy is a great opportunity to grow and develop our state leaders who support coaches on a day-to-day basis and provide input from states back to our national leadership team.” On Saturday, a special presentation was given by Larry Potterfield, emphasizing the importance of the relationship between the Scholastic Shooting Sports Foundation and the Midway USA Foundation to continue to grow and strengthen the shooting sports. The Scholastic Shooting Sports Foundation would like to extend their thanks and appreciation to Larry and Brenda Potterfield and the Midway USA Foundation staff for hosting this first annual event and for their ongoing support of the SSSF and its programs.

SSSF Donates More Than $700,000 to Midway USA Foundation

Written by SSSF Staff on September 23, 2015. Posted in SSSF News and Information, Uncategorized.

On September 22, 2015,

the Scholastic Shooting Sports Foundation donated more than $700,000 to the Midway USA Foundation. The donation was a result of endowment funding earned by Scholastic Clay Target and Scholastic Pistol Program teams via state, regional, and national championship events as well as team fundraising events conducted over the past several months. One hundred and three teams from 23 states benefited from the donation. So far in 2015, the SSSF has donated almost $975,000 benefiting 220 member-teams. In the past two years SSSF has donated more than $2.7 million to 329 member-team endowment accounts in 42 states.