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2018 SCTP Junior Olympic Development Camp

Written by SSSF Staff on February 16, 2018. Posted in SCTP Blog, SSSF News and Information, Uncategorized.

Scholastic Clay Target Program coaches and athletes are invited to apply for a very special camp this spring focused on learning the fun and challenging clay target disciplines of international (i.e. “bunker”) trap, international doubles trap and international skeet. The 2018 Junior Olympic Development Camp (JODC) will take place in Colorado Springs, CO at the Olympic Training Center and USA Shooting’s International Shotgun Range at Fort Carson– training grounds for USA’s Olympic shooting athletes! The purpose of the JODC camp is twofold: 1. To assist USA Shooting in its pursuit of identifying SCTP Athletes who have the potential to become USA Shooting Team members and, ultimately, Olympic champions; and 2. To provide SCTP Coaches and State Advisors with increased knowledge and skills in order to become more effective in working with SCTP Athletes. The U.S. Olympic Committee and USA Shooting have confirmed May 23-28, 2018 for the camp with coaches attending all days and athletes attending May 24-28. Interested coaches and athletes must apply and be selected for the camp. SCTP will be accepting up to 24 athletes and up to 10 coaches. For the 2018 season, we ONLY have the May camp available. For complete details, please review the information sheet and application forms below or on the SCTP Forms and Handbook section of our website. The deadline for receiving all completed application packages is April 12, 2018……NO EXCEPTIONS! 2018 JODC Information 2018 Athlete Application 2018 Coach Application

Ruger Donates P90 Manual Safety Pistol to Benefit Scholastic Action Shooting Program

Written by SSSF Staff on February 15, 2018. Posted in SPP Blog, SSSF News and Information, Uncategorized.

Ruger Firearms has generously donated a blued manual safety model, .45 ACP, P90™ pistol to benefit the Scholastic Action Shooting Program (SASP).

The pistol is being auctioned on Gunbroker.com now through February 28, 12:30PM eastern time. Ruger® first introduced the blued manual safety model, .45 ACP, P90™ pistol in 1998. The serial number of this P90™ is 661-84178 and the testfire date is January 13, 1999. This pistol has never been fired beyond normal testing during manufacture. The manual safety model P90™ is made of hard-coated A356T6 aircraft quality aluminum alloy, chrome-molybdenum steel, and 6123 Xenoy resin grip panels. It features manual ambidextrous safety levers; a 4-1/2 inch barrel and high-visibility white-dot inserts on both the front and rear sights. The square notch rear sight is drift-adjustable for windage. Other features include an oversized trigger guard and full-time ambidextrous magazine latch. The P90™ Pistol will be shipped in a gray plastic lockable case along with two 7-shot magazines, magazine loading tool, original instruction manual and original marketing materials. The pistol is being sold “as is,” and the purchaser assumes all liability for its safe and proper ownership, storage, use, and resale. Please note that the winning bidder of this auction is responsible for paying the Federal Excise Tax. The pistol is a part of the Ruger factory collection in Southport, Connecticut, and a Certificate of Authenticity will be mailed to the winner of the auction. View this pistol on Gunbroker.com and place your bid now! Ruger has committed to supporting the Scholastic Action Shooting Program (SASP) through a series of Gunbroker.com auctions running through mid-April, with a new auction beginning each Wednesday at 12:30 pm EST. Upcoming auctions will include many rare “one-of-a-kind” sample firearms!

Register Now For 2018 SASP College Nationals

Written by SSSF Staff on February 13, 2018. Posted in Events, SPP Blog, SSSF News and Information, Uncategorized.

Registration for the 2018 Scholastic Action Shooting Program (SASP) College National Championships is now open! Join us in Talladega, Alabama March 10 & 11 for a weekend of fun, camaraderie, and competition. Check out the Shooting USA feature on the 2017 College Nationals to see the event in action! Date: Saturday & Sunday, March 10 & 11, 2018 (rain or shine) Match Time: 9:00 AM Location: CMP Marksmanship Park 4387 Turner Mill Rd, Talladega, AL 35160 (256) 474-4408 General Information Match Fee: $50 per entry Athletes may shoot centerfire or rimfire pistol and both rifle divisions if they wish. They may also compete in 1911 discipline as an additional gun, but must also compete in SASP centerfire or rimfire discipline. Times: 7:30 am check in begins 8:45 am shooters meeting, safety briefing 9:00 am match begins Shooting slots available for 9:00 AM and 1:00 PM flights Saturday and 9:00 AM Sunday Friday practice bays open from Noon to 4 PM REGISTRATION: Log into your team in SHOT system, select Competitions, bottom left. Click on the “Click to View Shoots” tab. Then click on National 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. Please register by Noon CST, Monday February 19 to guarantee an event t-shirt. Please be sure to review the 2018 handbook for current rules. One or both of the new stages of fire may be used at the event. For additional information contact Rick Leach at rleach@sssfonline.com

Come See Us at Pheasant Fest 2018

Written by SSSF Staff on February 13, 2018. Posted in SCTP Blog, SPP Blog, SSSF News and Information, Uncategorized.

In the Sioux Falls area this weekend? If so, stop by and see us at the 2018 Pheasant Fest and Quail Classic at the Denny Sanford PREMIER center. The Scholastic Clay Target Program and Scholastic Action Shooting Program will be represented in the Youth Village with staff members on hand to answer any questions you may have about the programs. Pheasant Fest & Quail Classic is a trade show that will focus on wildlife conservation, upland game bird hunting (pheasant and quail), dog training, and wildlife habitat management and restoration. In connection with the trade show, Pheasants Forever will hold seminars on habitat improvement, pheasant hunting, shooting sports, wild game cooking, dog training, and conservation and lots more! For more information go to: https://www.pheasantsforever.org/Pheasant-Fest.aspx

SCTP 2018 Virtual League Series

Written by SSSF Staff on February 12, 2018. Posted in Events, SCTP Blog, SSSF News and Information, Uncategorized.

Registration for the Scholastic Clay Target Program 2018 Virtual League Series is now open. The virtual league series is a fun, easy and FREE way to compete with other teams across the nation without leaving your home range! Competition opportunities are available in trap and skeet for youth of all ages! Who can participate? Any fully registered SCTP athlete in good standing may participate in the virtual league series. There will be two sets of leagues in 2018 based on age:

Grades 12 and under
Collegiate

When and where are the competitions? Each virtual series is a 150 target league that will run for 6 weeks (25 targets / week). Targets are shot at your home range or wherever it is most convenient for your team on a given week. Targets may be shot on any day of the week and scores must be recorded in the SHOT system that same week. Dates for the series are as follows:

Trap and skeet grades 12 and under Winter Virtual Series: February 19 to April 1
- Registration deadline is February 18
Trap and skeet collegiate Spring Virtual Series: April 2 to May 13
- Registration deadline is April 1
Trap and skeet grades 12 and under Spring Virtual Series: April 16 to May 27
- Registration deadline is April 15

How can my team participate? Teams and athletes must be fully registered with the Scholastic Clay Target Program and have their team setup in the SHOT system. After initial team registration, a coach must sign up their athletes for the Virtual League Series prior to the virtual league series registration deadlines noted above. To complete the series, athletes must shoot 25 targets each week and coaches must record those scores to the SHOT System that same week prior to midnight each Sunday in order to successfully complete the league. Athletes may shoot their virtual scores anytime during the week including regular practices but must declare the round to count towards the virtual series prior to shooting. Coaches must collect and retain the score sheets used for virtual league series scores. Late scores cannot be accepted and athletes missing a week or coaches not turning in a score on time will result in a score of zero for the week. Are there any prizes? Priorities for the virtual league series include having fun, encouraging camaraderie among teammates and providing exposure to a competition atmosphere. All SCTP teams with athletes who participate and have scores entered into SHOT for all six weeks will be entered into a random drawing for a Tristar setter over/under shotgun! This gun may be used as a team firearm or for team fundraising purposes. How do I register and enter scores for the virtual league? Once your team is fully registered with the SCTP, follow the directions in our download to see how to register athletes and enter scores each week. If you have any questions at all, please feel free to contact anyone of us at the SCTP!

SCTP and USA Shooting Announce 2018 International National Championship Dates

Written by SSSF Staff on February 9, 2018. Posted in Events, SCTP Blog, SSSF News and Information, Uncategorized.

The Scholastic Clay Target Program (SCTP) has received official notice of dates for its 2018 International National Championships from USA Shooting. This event will be held in Colorado Springs, Colorado at the International Shooting Park, Ft. Carson. The dates and course of fire are as follows: July 22-23: Open Training both days, 9am – 4pm July 24-25: Skeet Championships 125 targets July 26-27: Bunker Trap Championships 125 targets All teams must register via the SHOT system which will open on or around June 1^st. Individual medals and team trophies will be awarded to the top three in each category. The 2019 SCTP National Team will be decided by this tournament with the top three women and top three men in both categories of International Skeet and Bunker Trap forming the new team for next year. SCTP would like to thank USA Shooting for its continued support and dedication as their official youth feeder program to the US National team and Olympic dream! Dates for the SCTP’s 2018 Junior Olympic Development Camp and availability will be published shortly. Teams and coaches with any questions may contact SCTP National Director, Tom Wondrash at twondrash@sssfonline.com We look forward to seeing everyone in Colorado Springs this summer!

SCTP Welcomes New Sponsor – Aguila Ammunition

Written by SSSF Staff on February 8, 2018. Posted in SCTP Blog, SSSF News and Information, Uncategorized.

The Scholastic Clay Target Program would like to welcome Aguila Ammunition to its lengthy list of supporters for the 2018 competitive shooting year!

Aguila shotgun shells are redefining the genre. Aguila’s extensive shotshell line has something for everyone – whether the application is hunting, competition, clays, or home defense – from .410 to 12 Gauge and everything in between. Just ask Dave Miller, Guinness world record holder and Aguila Ammunition user! “Aguila Ammunition is proud to partner with the SCTP and support its mission of providing team shooting opportunities for young athletes,” says Kristi Drawe, Director of Marketing for Aguila Ammunition. “We’re looking forward to being a part of this year’s National Championships and introducing young shooters to the Aguila brand.” “The SCTP is very excited to onboard quality ammunition manufacturers like Aguila!” Said Tom Wondrash, SCTP’s National Director. “Aguila will help us handle the growing need for ammunition and special pricing to all of our SCTP Teams and families across the country!” Look for Aguila at this year’s national championships being held July 14^th – 21^st at the Cardinal Shooting Center in Marengo, Ohio! Are you or your company interested in being part of or supporting the largest competitive youth shooting program in the world? Then download the 2018 media guide or contact Tom Wondrash, SCTP National Director at twondrash@sssfonline.com

2018 SCTP National Team Trains in Gainesville

Written by SSSF Staff on February 8, 2018. Posted in SCTP Blog, SSSF News and Information, Uncategorized.

Thinking to start the year with some early season warm weather training, the Scholastic Clay Target Program National Team held its first

training camp of 2018 at Gator Skeet and Trap Club in Gainesville, Florida January 3-5. Winter Storm Grayson, however, had other ideas. In spite of pouring rain and freezing temperatures, these athletes accepted the challenge, layered up, and shot just over 5000 targets in three days. SCTP athletes in attendance included Mark Shields (NT/Missouri), AJ Nomina (NT/Colorado), Sarah Schwacher (NT/Wisconsin), Jack Brosseau (NT/Florida), Tyler Thiede (NT/Wisconsin), Madeleine Taylor (NT/Alaska), Jay Bible (walk on/Florida), Abbey Wigh (walk on/Florida), Scott Schuldt (walk on/Florida). “It was pretty miserable the first day, but they put their heads down and went to work. Goals don’t wait for the weather to clear up,” said head coach, Terri DeWitt. She and assistant skeet coach Joe Buffa will host another training camp in Tucson, Arizona prior to the USA Shooting Spring Selection Match in March. Other training camps are planned for 2018, but not yet finalized.

“We couldn’t be more proud of Terri and the leadership she is providing for the SCTP National Team!” Said SCTP National Director, Tom Wondrash. “This practice and training is one of many to come that will help these team members surge in the International disciplines. People like Terri and Joe Buffa out there working with these athletes is a very welcome addition to our program!” National Team (NT) athletes earned their spot via participation and placement in the 2017 Scholastic Clay Target Program International Championships held July 23-29, 2017. 2018 national team members receive ongoing coaching in the international shooting disciplines, a USA Shooting jacket, paid fall selection match fees and ammo, along with an SCTP National Team vest, five cases of NobelSport Quattro Finest International ammunition and more!

Ruger Donates Early Model 77/22 to Benefit Scholastic Action Shooting Program

Written by SSSF Staff on February 8, 2018. Posted in SPP Blog, SSSF News and Information, Uncategorized.

Ruger Firearms has generously donated an early model 77/22 bolt action rifle to benefit the Scholastic Action Shooting Program (SASP). The rifle is being auctioned on Gunbroker.com now through February 21, 12:30PM eastern time.

The Ruger 77/22® Model 77/22R was first introduced in the 1984 price sheets. This particular rifle, serial number 700-49960, was testfired October 21, 1985. The rifle features a blued 20-inch barrel with no sights. It has an American walnut stock with attached sling swivel studs and checkering on the pistol grip and forend. The stock has a molded nylon buttplate with an embossed Ruger eagle logo in the center. There is also a Ruger eagle logo inlaid in the pistol grip cap. The receiver incorporates the integral scope bases of the patented Ruger Scope Mounting System that accommodate the included 1-inch scope rings. A detachable 10-round magazine and original instruction manual, purchaser record card, and other marketing materials, are also included. The rifle will be shipped in its original bolt-action rifle box. The rifle is being sold “as is.” The purchaser assumes all liability for its safe and proper ownership, storage, use, and resale. It is a part of the Ruger factory collection in Southport, Connecticut and a Certificate of Authenticity will be mailed to the winner of the auction. Please note that the winning bidder of this auction is responsible for paying the Federal Excise Tax. View this rifle on Gunbroker.com and place your bid now! Ruger has committed to supporting the Scholastic Action Shooting Program (SASP) through a series of Gunbroker.com auctions running through mid-April, with a new auction beginning each Wednesday at 12:30 pm EST. Upcoming auctions will include many rare “one-of-a-kind” sample firearms!

SCHEELS To Sponsor Scholastic Clay Target Program

Written by SSSF Staff on January 31, 2018. Posted in SCTP Blog, SSSF News and Information, Uncategorized.

The Scholastic Shooting Sports Foundation is pleased to announce that SCHEELS has committed to a 3 year sponsorship at the “Red Diamond” level in support of the Scholastic Clay Target Program! SCHEELS is an employee-owned, privately held business that owes its consistent success to its empowered associates, leaders and partners who think and make decisions for their individual stores and the entire company. Today, SCHEELS is a 26-store operation with stores in 11 states including North Dakota, Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, South Dakota, Montana, Wisconsin, Nebraska, Nevada, Utah, and Kansas. Providing SCHEELS' customers with first-class customer service and the world's largest selection of sports, sportswear and footwear are the priorities throughout the organization. "SCHEELS is honored to be a proud supporter of the SCTP as they continue to grow and develop the sport of competitive shooting at the scholastic level.” Said Marcus Thornton, VP of Marketing. “We are excited to help play a role in the mission of the SCTP and to aid in the further development of our youth through the excitement around shooting sports." “This 3 year commitment will mark the first ever sponsorship at this level from a large sporting goods retailer for the SCTP and we are most grateful to them” commented Tom Wondrash, SCTP National Director. “SCHEELS has reset the bar in support of the youth shooting sports and youth development and we look forward to working with them for years to come!” The SCTP is excited to be working with SCHEELS and especially their individual local retail locations. The opportunity to start new teams in some areas as well as grow teams in areas where we have a team/store overlap will prove to be a win-win scenario for some time! If you or your company are interested in getting involved with the SCTP in support of youth development and youth shooting sports and teams, please contact SCTP National Director Tom Wondrash at twondrash@sssfonline.com or download the 2018 SCTP Media Guide for all sponsorship options.