SCTP Teams Register Now for the 2017 Regional Shoot in Sparta, Ill.

Registration is open to all SCTP registered teams for the 2017 Regional Shoot to be held at the World Shooting Recreation Complex in Sparta, Illinois, May 20-21, 2017. Classifications include varsity, junior varsity and intermediate. Funding will be awarded to MidwayUSA Foundation Team Endowment accounts. Two Tristar Setter o/u shotguns will be given away! Saturday – All 200 Trap will be shot / Awards to follow - Skeet and Sporting Clays Open Sunday – Skeet and Sporting Clays / Awards to follow Register through the SHOT System. For more info, click here. Contact Amanda Wondrash at awondrash@sssfonline.com with any questions.

SASP Welcomes United States Concealed Carry Association (USCCA) as New Platinum Sponsor

The Scholastic Action Shooting Program (SASP) welcomes USCCA to the SASP family of Platinum sponsors.  This is an exciting sponsorship for SASP. "We couldn't be more excited to be sponsoring the Scholastic Action Shooting Program this year," Tim Schmidt, president and founder of the USCCA, said. "The SASP is an incredible organization, doing so much to teach responsible gun ownership and life lessons to today's youth.  It's a huge honor to work closely with this organization and to witness the true positive impact it has on our culture and our future." Tammy Mowry, national director of the SASP, said, "USCCA is a natural fit for our SASP families. SASP is all about introducing youth to the shooting sports. We provide and promote opportunities for youth to safely and enjoyably participate and compete in a high-quality, team-based sport that is led by trained adults who are focused on enhancing the personal growth and development of their athletes."    

Federal Premium Renews SCTP and SASP Sponsorship for 2017

The Scholastic Shooting Sports Foundation (SSSF) is pleased to announce continued support from Federal Premium for the SSSF’s Scholastic Clay Target Program (SCTP) and Scholastic Action Shooting Program (SASP).  Federal Premium is a Bronze and Silver level sponsor for the SCTP and SASP respectively. “We thank Federal Premium for recognizing the importance of youth shooting programs and renewing its partnership with the SASP,” Tammy Mowry, SASP national director, said.  “Federal Premium’s rimfire and centerfire ammunition are huge assets to our athletes during competitions.” Organizations like the Scholastic Shooting Sports Foundation that have great established programs such as SASP and SCTP are truly helping to move the needle with recruitment and retention of new shooting enthusiasts,” Jon Zinnel, education and conservation outreach for Vista Outdoor/Federal Premium Ammunition, said. “Federal Premium has been a longtime supporter of many youth shooting sports programs. We are proud to be stepping up as sponsors for both SASP and SCTP again this year and look forward to seeing their successes and growth.” Tom Wondrash, SCTP national director, said, “We are thrilled to have Federal Premium return as a SCTP sponsor. We've enjoyed our relationship with them over the past year and look forward to watching that relationship bloom further.” Federal Premium is a brand of Vista Outdoor Inc., a leading global designer, manufacturer and marketer of consumer products in the growing outdoor sports and recreation markets. Federal has an unparalleled commitment to conservation and safety in the industry. For more information go to www.federalpremium.com.  

Scholastic Shooting Sports Foundation Scholarship Program

The Scholastic Shooting Sports Foundation is proud to announce the 2017 SCTP and SASP Scholarship Program. The scholarship program rewards deserving Scholastic Clay Target Program and Scholastic Action Shooting Program graduating seniors with needed college assistance. Through this program the Scholastic Shooting Sports Foundation has provided over $200,000 in scholarship funds in the last four years to assist high school seniors in pursuing higher education. The main objective is to award as many scholarships as possible to qualifying SCTP / SASP graduating seniors. The application deadline is April 17th so, apply now using our online application form at sssfonline.org! SSSF is establishing minimal guidelines for the selection procedure, thus allowing the final selection to be as simple as possible. General 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 year.
  • Applicant must have a minimum 3.0 cumulative Grade Point Average through the most recent grading period ending on or before April 1, 2017.
  • 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 2016-2017 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. Click here for the application.  
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 17, 2017
  • All Materials Must Be Received by Deadline. No exceptions!

Otis Technology Renews Gold Level Sponsorship for the Scholastic Action Shooting Program

OTIS_BLACK_BACKGROUNDOtis Technology has once again stepped up to be a Gold Level sponsor for the 2017 National Championships that will be held at the Cardinal Center in Marengo, Ohio, on July 8-15. “Otis Technology has great products and is always willing to help our athletes by making sure they receive a donation in their goody bags at the National Championships," Rick Leach, director of development for Scholastic Action Shooting Program, said. Heather Pleskach, associate director of marketing, said,“Otis Technology proudly continues its support of the Scholastic Shooting Sports Foundation and its dedication to proper introduction of our youth to the shooting sports through safe firearm practices.”

Walkers Supports the Scholastic Action Shooting Program

WalkersThe Scholastic Action Shooting Program (SASP) is pleased to announce that Walkers has come on board as a Platinum sponsor. "Walkers is an industry leader in hearing protection and enhancement and recognizes the importance of being a part of making sure America’s youth are able to be involved in the shooting sports and enjoy the great outdoors,” said Tammy Mowry, national program director for the Scholastic Action Shooting Program. With such a large influence throughout the shooting sports umbrella Walkers makes big efforts to provide the next generation with the opportunity to experience shooting sports in a safe and educational environment.  The SASP is a program of the Scholastic Shooting Sports Foundation (SSSF) that focuses on youth from 5th grade to college in an effort to safely participate in competition-style shooting events. Ben Smith, director of sales and marketing for GSM Outdoors, said, “Walkers wants to help provide the proper safe, yet fun environment for youth to display their love for the shooting sports.  We will be contributing essential safety equipment such as Walker’s electronic hearing protection and enhancement, as well as supporting the SASP programs with monetary donations in an effort to grow the shooting sports."   About GSM Outdoors Based in Grand Prairie, TX - GSM provides a wide range of outdoor related products from brands such as Stealth Cam scouting cameras, Walker’s hearing protection & enhancement, Western Rivers game calls, Cyclops portable lighting & power, American Hunter feeders, HME and SSI shooting accessories.  GSM goes to great lengths to ensure their products deliver the latest features and the rugged durability you demand.  So whether you’re a seasoned hunter or a weekend outdoor enthusiast, GSM has just what you need to make the most of your outdoor experience. For information regarding GSM and their products please visit www.gsmoutdoors.com. To become a dealer or have a sales representative contact you, please call (877) 269-8490For more information on GSM brands visit http://www.gsmoutdoors.com.

GLOCK – Founding Partner of Scholastic Action Shooting Program

GLOCK logoGLOCK, a Founding Partner of the Scholastic Action Shooting Program (SASP), has been with the program since the beginning. "Thank you so much for your continued support of the SASP," Tammy Mowry," national program director for the SASP, said.  "GLOCK is a leading global manufacturer of firearms and realizes the importance of youth being involved in the SASP program. Its dedication to our program speaks volumes.” Ed Fitzgerald, GLOCK advertising manager, said, "As a founding partner of the Scholastic Action Shooting Program, GLOCK has thrown its full support towards helping create a competitive shooting discipline that can build positive experiences for young men and women that will last a lifetime.  With more and more schools adopting Competitive Shooting in both rifle and pistol disciplines, adult mentorship and student involvement is at record highs.  We salute the youth and adult leaders who are attending the National Championships for 2017."

Palermo’s Sponsors Scholastic Action Shooting Program

CorpFamilyBrandsLogo - SASP Bronze SponsorThe Scholastic Action Shooting Program (SASP) welcomes Palermo’s as one of its newest Bronze level sponsors. “This is great to see sponsors from outside the shooting industry, like Palermo’s stepping up to support the SASP,” Rick Leach, SASP director of development, said. "Palermo’s has been selling great Italian food since 1964 and has been voted best frozen pizza. We are honored that it has decided to support our program." Giacomo Fallucca, president and CEO of Palermo's said, “Palermo’s is excited to be a Bronze level sponsors of the Scholastic Action Shooting Program.  Palermo’s being a family company is pleased to support a family activity like the shooting sports."

NextLevel Training Steps up to Silver Level Sponsor of Scholastic Action Shooting Program

SIRT NLT LogoThe Scholastic Action Shooting Program (SASP) is proud to announce that NextLevel Training has stepped up to being a Silver Level sponsor. “NextLevel Training has been a sponsor of SASP since the early days of the program and we are so glad that it continues to support the program and our athletes with great training tools that will help the athletes perform at a higher level,” Tammy Mowry, national director for the SASP, said. Britt Lentz, president of NextLevel Training, said, "NextLevel Training is proud to support SASP. NextLevel Training supports the Second Amendment in every possible capacity. This begins with the support of our youth, to understand and respect why firearms are quintessential to our freedom. NextLevel Training’s mission statement is "We Save Lives." We work towards this mission by creating innovative training equipment that encourages all free men and women to have the ability to defend themselves and their loved ones."

Wisconsin SASP Fundraising Banquet a Success

Thank you to everyone who came out to support the 2nd annual SASP banquet that was hosted by the Ozaukee Scholastic Shooting Sports SASP team.  We had great support from our sponsors, great food, lots of fun was held by all.  Thank you to our banquet sponsors:  Cabela’s – Richfield and Newman Chevrolet.  Thank you also to all of our donors; without you, we wouldn’t have had such a great event!  

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