SCTP & SASP News Roundup

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Here are a few local stories about our local Scholastic Clay Target and Scholastic Action Shooting Program teams hitting local media around the country in recent weeks See more news from earlier in July...

August Is National Shooting Sports Month!

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NEWTOWN, Conn. — There are countless celebration days and months in America, and now the shooting sports have one of their own. The National Shooting Sports Foundation has declared August to be National Shooting Sports Month, a time to celebrate one of America’s great pastimes — target shooting — and to encourage newcomers and experienced shooters to #LETSGOSHOOTING. NSSF developed the celebration month to focus the attention of everyone in the shooting sports community — shooting ranges, firearms retailers, manufacturers and recreational shooters — on the fun and excitement of target shooting. An estimated 50 million Americans participate in target shooting sports, and millions more have expressed interest in learning about rifle, shotgun and handgun shooting, according to NSSF research. “With so much going on in people’s lives today, the shooting sports offer an opportunity to tune out distractions, learn a new skill, socialize and share their experiences,” said NSSF President and CEO Steve Sanetti. “It’s important to remember to pass on our traditions and to reflect on our unique freedoms that make participating in them possible.” Experienced shooters are encouraged to introduce family members and friends to this rewarding lifetime activity, and newcomers without mentors will discover a safe, supportive introduction to recreational shooting at a range near them. To help people find ways to celebrate, NSSF has launched www.ShootingSportsMonth.org. Among its many interactive features, the site contains an easy range search by state, events and sales promotions across the country and many other resources for target shooters of all skill levels. Safety, of course, goes hand in hand with enjoying the shooting sports. Following safe firearms handling procedures and securely storing firearms when not in use are priorities for shooters. Find more about firearm safety at www.ShootingSportsMonth.org. “It’s going to be fun month,” said Zach Snow, NSSF Director, Shooting Range Services. “And we want to know how everyone is celebrating. Tell us on our Facebook page, share your Instagram and Twitter posts with the hashtag #LetsGoShooting, let’s make this month one to remember.” Learn more at ShootingSportsMonth.org. -30- About NSSF The National Shooting Sports Foundation is the trade association for the firearms industry. Its mission is to promote, protect and preserve hunting and the shooting sports. Formed in 1961, NSSF has a membership of more than 12,000 manufacturers, distributors, firearms retailers, shooting ranges, sportsmen’s organizations and publishers. For more information, visit www.nssf.org.

MidwayUSA Foundation Seeks Program Manager

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Columbia, MO - The MidwayUSA Foundation has a unique career opportunity for those interested in helping change the future of youth shooting sports. The national 501(c)(3) organization with a mission to help communities and organizations raise funds to support their high school and college shooting teams and activities is seeking a Program Manager. The Program Manager’s primary responsibility is delivering Team Endowment Program services to their respective region. This position works to maximize the development of the entire program through fostering the growth of individual team endowments. The ideal candidate has fundraising knowledge, experience with a youth shooting sports team, strong communications skills, and a passion for growing and sustaining youth shooting sports. The Program Manager will work out of Columbia, Missouri but travel is required. The full job description and requirements are listed on the MidwayUSA Foundation Careers page. All cover letters and resumes must be submitted electronically and additional questions can be sent to careers@midwayusafoundation.org. 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 how the MidwayUSA Foundation is changing the future of youth shooting sports, please visit www.midwayusafoundation.org or call 1-877-375-4570. Download the PDF Press Release.

Last Chance To Guarantee Your 2017 or 2018 Iowa Whitetail Tag!

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Guarantee your Iowa white-tailed deer hunt for 2017 or 2018 AND support the Scholastic Clay Target Program! Auction ends Sunday Morning! Iowa is considered by many to be one of the premier white-tailed deer hunting destinations in the United States. Dreams come true in the Hawkeye State every year as hunters consistently harvest mature, corn fed bucks that reach well over 200″. Getting a tag, however, is easier said than done. Now you can guarantee your tag and promote state and local conservation efforts through the Iowa Scholastic Clay Target Program Non-Resident Deer Tag Auction, in partnership with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (IDNR). This auction is for One Iowa Special Non-Resident Deer Tag, good Statewide for Archery, Gun season one, Gun season two, or the Late Muzzleloader season during either 2017 or 2018 Iowa deer season (hunter’s choice). The deer tag includes 1 ‘any sex’ deer and 1 ‘antlerless’ deer. For seasons and hunting information, go to: http://www.iowadnr.gov/ The auction for this tag begins on Sunday, July 9th at 9:00AM and ends on Sunday, July 23 at 9:00AM. View the online auction and place your bids at Gunbroker.com. The winner of the auction receives a tag that includes 1 any-sex deer and 1 antlerless deer. This non-resident deer tag is good statewide; however, Landowner Permission is required before hunting on private land. The tag may be used either in the coming 2017-2018 season, or next year in the 2018-2019 season. The hunter must declare which year and one of the following standard seasons at the close of the auction and no later than September 25th, 2017. 2017-2018 season dates can be found at http://www.iowadnr.gov/Hunting/DeerHunting.aspx . 2018-2019 dates have not been confirmed at this time but will be similar to 2017-2018 dates. WHO BENEFITS FROM THIS AUCTION?The Iowa Scholastic Clay Target Program, Inc. is committed to supporting organized youth, high school and collegiate clay target shooting programs across the state of Iowa. As a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, the primary functions of Iowa SCTP, Inc. are to raise money and provide funding and financial support to Iowa programs and their coaches. With support provided by our sponsors, Iowa SCTP, Inc. and its volunteer board of directors has been able to provide funding and therefore more opportunities to new school-based teams, coaches and shooting athletes. To learn more go to www.iowasctp.org The Scholastic Shooting Sports Foundation (SSSF) is 501(c)(3) public charity responsible for all aspects of the Scholastic Clay Target Program in Iowa and across the United States. SCTP is a youth development program in which adult coaches and other volunteers use shooting sports to teach and to demonstrate sportsmanship, responsibility, honesty, ethics, integrity, teamwork, and other positive life skills. For more information go to www.sssfonline.org The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is also Iowa’s leading state conservation agency who works hand-in-hand with the Scholastic Shooting Sports Foundation and the Iowa Scholastic Clay Target Program to promote youth shooting sports and wildlife conservation across the state. Their programs enhance all of Iowa’s conservation and outdoor recreation opportunities. You can learn more at:http://www.iowadnr.gov/ Photo credit Jeff Barnes, Iowa DNR

A look at the “numbers” for the 2017 Scholastic Clay Target Program (SCTP) & Scholastic Action Shooting Program (SASP) National Championships

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The 2017 Scholastic Clay Target Program (SCTP) and Scholastic Action Shooting Program (SASP) National Championships, held at the Cardinal Shooting Center, July 8 thru 15, in Marengo, Ohio  are officially “in the books” and here’s a look at the final numbers. The 2017 Scholastic Clay Target Program (SCTP) and Scholastic Action Shooting Program (SASP) National Championships brought together competitive shooters, ages 8 to 23, from 32 states to compete for national titles in the shotgun disciplines of American Trap, Handicap Trap, Bunker Trap, Trap Doubles, Skeet, Skeet Doubles and Sporting Clays. Pistol and rifle competitors competed for steel shooting titles in Rimfire Pistol, Centerfire Pistol, Iron Sight Rifle and Optics Rifle divisions. The Numbers At-a-Glance:
  • 1,043,100 Competitive rounds were fired by 2,687 shooting sports competitors from 32 states during the 8 day event (Approx. 1.4 million including the games and practice)
  • Participation in the Scholastic Action Shooting Program (SASP) increased 119%, from 2013 to 2017 (from 199 to 436 athletes)
  • Participation in the Scholastic Clay Target Program (SCTP) increased 19.5%, from 2013 to 2017 (from 1883 to 2251 athletes)
  • Women are the fastest growing segment of the shooting sports, making up 18% of the National Championship competitors (16% of SCTP shooters, 30% of SASP shooters)
  • $425,000.00 (SCTP) and $84,750.00 (SASP) MidwayUSA Foundation Team Endowment Funds earned at the 2017 National Championships
  • SSSF has awarded $100,000 in scholarships to SCTP and SASP participants this season and over $300,000 in total scholarships since 2013
  • SCTP and SASP make up the largest youth shooting program in the country with over 16,211 youth athletes in 45 states (14,854 in SCTP, 1,357 in SASP)
  • 6.3 million clay targets were thrown during the 2016-17 SCTP competition season as recorded by the SSSF’s SHOT 5 team registration and event management system
Awards presented during the 2017 National Championships:
  • Trophies - 186
  • Plaques - 90
  • Medals – 1,290
  • Cups - 10
  • Belt Buckles - 60
  • Leather Bags and shell box holders (HOA Awards) - 20
  • Cases of Shotgun Ammo - 170
  • Firearms - 67
Now for the Important Stuff:
  • Free Pizzas handed out on Thursday evening - 500
  • Free Hamburgers and Hotdogs handed out on Wednesday night - 578
  • FREE Ice Cream (Sponsored by Browning) served - 450 in 25 minutes
  • Rifle & Pistol rounds consumed in SASP demos and side matches >8,000
 

Featured All-Scholastic Team Member Landon Sievers

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Name: Landon Sievers State: Illinois Program: SCTP Team: Golden Eagle Gun Club How the SCTP has helped me as a young person: The Scholastic Clay Target Program has taught me many things.  It has taught me focus and discipline.  It has taught me responsibility and teamwork skills.  Another thing that it has taught me is to have confidence and always challenge myself.  I have also enjoyed making new friends.  These are some of the reasons that I love competing in this program.

About the NRA/SSSF All Scholastic Team

The All-Scholastic Team recognizes the top student athletes in the SSSF’s Scholastic Clay Target and Scholastic Action Shooting Program for their achievements in the classroom, on the range and in their communities. Through an application process, 2017 All-Scholastic Team Members have proven academic excellence by posting 3.0 or better grade point averages, shooting excellent scores in recent competition (95% in trap or skeet, 85% in sporting clays, 88% in international trap/skeet or 75 seconds or less for SASP) and by demonstrating outstanding community involvement.

See profiles for the 2017 SSSF/NRA All Scholastic Team Members

Over 1,000 SCTP Athletes Compete In Last Competitor Standing

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One of the highlights of Nationals week for SCTP athletes is the opportunity to compete in a massive Last Competitor Standing (i.e. "Annie Oakley") event that gives them the opportunity to win guns, gear, and even a scholarship. In this miss-and-out fun competition, up to 30 athletes per trap field try to eliminate each other by capitalizing on the previous competitor's misses. Over 500 athletes competed each evening. The event has two components on each of two nights: a competition for anyone who wishes to compete, with men’s and ladies winners taking home guns and other prizes, followed by a competition just for 2017 graduating seniors who competed for $1,000 scholarships presented by the NRA. Last Competitor Standing - Wednesday LADIES Victoria Hendrix AZ Ben Avery Sarah Schwacker WI Waterford Wolverines Molly Olson WI Flyway Clay Slayers Jessica Strasser WI Waterford Wolverines Kiera Wood WI Hudson Raiders Mikaela Leach WI Ozaukee Scholastic Shooting Morgan Clark WI Flyway Clay Slayers Zoe Goodwin KY Northern Kentucky Top Guns MEN Austin Jacob OH Greene County F&G Andrew Troje IA North Scott Trap Team Riley Hasler WI Waterford Wolverines Thomas Keeshan IA North Scott Trap Team Blake Conrad MN Lakers Trap Team Eyan Marx WI Flyway Clayslayers Aaron Copelan GA Lake Oconee Shotgun Team Jordan Persinger WI Hudson Raiders COLLEGE Tyler Bong WI Flyway Clayslayers Brennan Kamer KY Northern Kentucky STC Ladies NRA $1,000 Scholarship Sarah Villarreal NE Marian High School Mens NRA $1,000 Scholarship Austin Jacob OH Greene County F&G Last Competitor Standing - Friday LADIES Erin Lautzenheiser OH North Lawrence Claybusters Harley Graves TN T-County Claybusters Lauren Hartwein MO Gateway Claybusters Chloe Uhlenhake WI BHS Demons Sabrina Peterson IL St. Charles Shot Crew Grace Marlen MO Team Henges Morgan Clark WI Flyway Clayslayers Kaylinn Wilken WI BHS Demons MENS Tyler Regner WI BHS Demons Brian Baca CO Rocky Mountain Claybusters Zachary Hanson WI Central Falcons William Browning IA North Lawrence Claybusters Josh Muellenbach WI BHS Demons Hunter Block IA North Scott Trap Team Jack Schoepke WI BHS Demons Thomas Keeshan IA North Scott Trap Team COLLEGE Danielle Greene PA Evans City Taya Bower MI Straight Shooters Ladies NRA $1,000 Scholarship Chloe Sterner PA Mason Dixon Claybusters Mens NRA $1,000 Scholarship Hunter Conrad WI Central Falcons

2017 Nationals Gun Raffle Winners

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The 2017 Scholastic Clay Target Program and Scholastic Action Shooting Program National championships had many winners, both on and off the range! A total of 67 firearms were awarded during nationals and below are some of the highlights. Congratulations to everyone who participated and supported the SCTP and SASP! Browning X-Bolt White Gold Winner  – Nichole Baumann, Saukville WI This raffle supported the Browning scholarship winner, Woodrow Glazer who earned the $6,600 college scholarship. Blaser F16 Winner at Nationals – Bruce McGaha, Clarksville TN The Blaser F16 raffle supports SCTP scholarship recipients and the SCTP! Kolar Gun Winner – Connie Hobbs, Florida This raffle supported SCTP teams across the country with the opportunity for teams to earn additional funds to their Team Endowment accounts at the MidwayUSA Foundation. Here are the top teams earning MidwayUSA Foundation Team Endowment Funds via the Kolar raffle: $8,000 - 1st place - BHS Demons, WI (803 tickets sold) $7,000 - 2nd place - Young Guns @ Quail Creek, FL (632 tickets sold) $6,000 - 3rd Place - Hillsdale College, MI (600 tickets sold) $5,000 - 4th Place - Ben Avery Clay Crushers, AZ (440 tickets sold) $4,000 - 5th Place - Central Falcons, WI (420 tickets sold) SASP National Raffle Winners Dan Wesson Pointman Nine -  Martin Lowery, OH Sig Sauer 1911 -  Jim Koetting, MO Mossberg MMR Tactical - Barbara Seevers, MO Browning 1911 - Cathi Selden, TN Taurus - PT 111 - Ed Gaines, OH Here are the top teams earning MidwayUSA Foundation Team Endowment Funds via the SASP raffle: $5000 - Three way tie for 1st Place Team Loco Motion, VA Ozaukee Scholastic Shooting Sports, WI Buckeye Bullet Busters, OH $2,000 - 4th Place Arnold Junior Shooters, MO $1000.00 - 5th Place Ross County Steel Ringers, OH

Iowa Girl Scout builds trap shooting range for entire community

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BROOKLYN, IA Never giving up. One eastern Iowa teen wanted to quit many times. But she kept going, and now she is just about done building a new trap shooting range all for her community. Brooklyn teenager, Lizzy Worthington, was on a trap shooting team in high school. The problem was the closest range to practice at was about 45 minutes away. So, for her Girl Scout's Gold award project, she decided to build a trap shooting range closer to home. She built a range in Malcom, Iowa. Lizzy hopes more schools and people in the surrounding towns can use the range. She also hopes it can promote gun safety by teaching people the safe way to shoot. She says the range took two years and many hours to build. The project cost more then 50 thousand dollars. Lizzy is now up for the Girl Scout's National Young Women of Distinction Award for her efforts with this project. There will be an open house at the shooting range on August 5th from 9 in the morning until 11. It is located at 1157 U.S. Highway 6 Malcom, Iowa. Written by Amanda Gilbert, Multimedia Journalist, News 7 KWWL. Republished with permission. Watch the video segment here. Lizzy Worthington is a member of the BGM Shotgunners, a Scholastic Clay Target Program member-team.

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