Attention SASP coaches, athletes and adult volunteers, the new season has started. Get your teams registered so that you can compete in three of the upcoming SASP matches. Saturday, Nov. 12, 2016Southeast Fall Regional at the Carroll County Shooting Park 680 MCDOO CEMATARY RD, Huntingdon, TN 38258 $35 per entry rifle and pistol. (After the match join us for the Tennessee SASP Fundraising Banquet at the range) Northeast Fall Regional at Camp Hind Boy Scout Camp 146 Plains Rd, Raymond, ME 04071 $30.00 per entry rifle and pistol Saturday October 29th, 2016Ohio State Halloween Match at the Cardinal Center 616 State Route 61, Marengo, OH 43334 $35.00 per entry rifle and pistol Registration for all these events are open online in the SHOT system. Any questions or registration assistance please contact Rick Leach 262-894-4284 orrleach@sssfonline.com
Register now for the SASP/NRA/USA Shooting Level 1 Pistol Coaches School to be held Oct. 15-16, 2016, at the Pima Pistol Club in Tucson, Arizona. The coach school is for adults interested in getting involved in the SASP and for youth between 15-17 years old who want to get certified as Junior Trainers. The instructors use up-to-date materials and PowerPoint presentations to present the discipline-specific coach course. For more info, click here.
Team LoCo Motion Head Coach Eliot Jardines and athlete Jennifer Glazebrook. We’d like to congratulate Jerry Glazebrook of Virginia for winning the SSSF GLOCK 30th Anniversary Pistol. The highly engraved GLOCK G17 was part of a raffle package drawn on July 17 as part of the Scholastic Action Shooting Program National Championships in Marengo, Ohio. Glazebrook purchased the raffle ticket to support his daughter Jennifer’s Team LoCo Motion. To commemorate 30 years of GLOCK, 30 pistols have been uniquely hand-engraved by five master engravers. The exclusive SSSF pistol (S/N 30USA18) was presented to the SSSF for its significant contributions to the success of GLOCK. The commemorative GLOCK 17 was one of five prizes in the raffle benefiting both local SASP teams and the national organization. Other great prizes included steel targets from Action Target, two Smith and Wesson M&P 9 pistols and a Volquartsen Ultralite rifle.
The Boy Scouts of America (BSA) has partnered with the Scholastic Action Shooting Program (SAS) to help promote competitive pistol shooting within the organization. "The Boy Scouts of America is pleased to partner with Scholastic Action Shooting Program to provide our Venturing youth with a challenging program,” Curt Palmer, BSA senior outdoor administration specialist, said. “Young men and women love to shoot firearms and this partnership will give them opportunities to learn safe handling while competing against their peers from around the country. It is an exciting way to teach them the values of Scouting while providing them an activity they love." The Boy Scouts will be using the SASP handbook, “Competitive Pistol Program Guidelines – For Participating in the Scholastic Action Shooting Program (SASP)” in its efforts to instruct young shooters. The guide provides a starting point to help councils and crews develop competitive shooting sports teams. For more information on starting a shooting sports team within your council, contact Curt Palmer at Curt.Palmer@scouting.org or Tammy Mowry, SASP national director, at (724) 822-7390 or Tmowry@sssfonline.com..
Now’s the chance to honor your SCTP or SASP coach by nominating him or her for the PCA’s Double Goal Coach Award presented by TeamSnap. PCA presents this award to 50 coaches from throughout the U.S. who pursue both winning, and the more important goal of teaching life lessons through sports. Prizes include $200, a certificate, recognition through PCA’s website, newsletters and media campaigns and a chance for an all-expenses-paid trip to accept the honor in California during PCA’s National Youth Sports Awards Dinner and Auction and Auction presented by Deloitte. Don’t wait. This year’s nominations close on Nov. 30, 2016. To nominate your coach, click here.
The TSRA Foundation is proud to announce The Texas Youth Action Shootout match series for the Fall 2016 and Spring 2017 competitive season. In close cooperation with the Scholastic Action Shooting Program (SASP), a program of the San Antonio based Scholastic Shooting Sports Foundation (SSSF), The Texas Youth Action Shootout will host youths age 12 through college age with a safe and team-based competitive environment. The series will conclude with a State Championship event in May 2017. SASP is the leading organization in the United States for organized youth action shooting events. Certified volunteer coaches and individual shooters are trained in safe gun handling and competition-oriented shooting skills thru the assistance of the SASP organization. Youth teams are comprised of four shooters using rimfire handguns and rifles, or centerfire handguns in which they engage multiple steel targets from a stationary position. Scores are based on the participants’ time and marksmanship skills. As SASP action shooting continues to grow nationwide, the TSRAF intends for the Texas match series to produce teams that will lead the nation in performance, character and safety. Each of the series matches will prepare our Texas youth shooters to compete at the SASP National Championship match held each July in conjunction with the SSSF’s Scholastic Clay Target Program National Championship.
“The Scholastic Action Shooting Program is pleased to be able partner with the Texas State Rifle Association Foundation. Texas is one of our leading states for SASP program membership and we believe we will be able to introduce many more youth to our great sport. We look forward to the opportunity to work together to promote our programs and reach out to the youth of Texas,” stated Tammy Mowry, National Director, Scholastic Action Shooting Program.
The TSRA Foundation is very proud to have the support of the SSSF/SASP organization and the support of the Texas based coaches and volunteers currently competing in SASP. Texas currently ranks second in the United States in number of registered SASP participants, and with the launch of this match series the TSRA Foundation expects to increase that number exponentially as it pursues its organizational goals of providing quality youth shooting opportunities in Texas for Texas youth.The Texas Youth Action Shootout match seriesMatches scheduled for the upcoming 2016-2017 school year are as follows:
October 8, 2016 ~ Corpus Christi, TX
December 3, 2016 ~ Marble Falls, TX
February 4, 2017 ~ College Station, TX
April, 2017 ~ TBD
May 2017 ~ State Championship ~ TBD
The TSRAF Operations Coordinator, and SASP State Advisor, Angela Gerlich issued the following statement: “It is the goal of the TSRA Foundation to work with and support a wide range of firearm-related programs in Texas. By providing this match series for our Texas youth the TSRA Foundation continues to promote firearms safety, enhance marksmanship skills, and grows the knowledge and camaraderie within shooting sports. We are excited about this opportunity and have recruited the assistance of individuals who have been successful with current SASP programs in Texas. Our series of matches will be managed by myself and a committee composed of the following individuals: TSRA’s Action Pistol Director Mark Mathews, Dripping Springs FFA Pistol Coaches Dominic Shaw and Rick Bangs and Coach Kevin Jimmerson of the 2016 SASP Collegiate National Champions ~ Texas A&M Corps of Cadets Marksmanship Unit (CCMU).” Mark Mathews remarked: “As a Shooting Sports Director in the TSRA, I am excited to see a new program specifically geared toward our youth expanding in Texas! The Scholastic Action Shooting Program, teaches safe gun handling and competition skills necessary to participate in matches such as NRA Action Pistol. I look forward to further supporting these young shooters at future local, state and regional Action Pistol matches.” In addition Mrs. Gerlich remarked: “TSRA Foundation is requesting the support of companies interested in the growth of youth shooting at the Series, Match or Stage level. By seeking sponsorship support from industry leaders and Texas-based companies we will grow the next generation of conservationists, marksmen and Second Amendment supporters. Companies interested in TYAS may contact me directly.”
About the Texas State Rifle Association Foundation: Founded in 2008, The TSRA Foundation, Inc. is a 501 (c)(3) tax exempt organization that raises tax-deductible contributions in support of a wide range of firearm-related public interest activities of the Texas State Rifle Association and other organizations that defend and foster the Second Amendment rights of all law-abiding Americans. These activities are designed to promote firearms and hunting safety, to enhance marksmanship skills of those participating in the shooting sports, and to educate the general public about firearms in their historic, technological and artistic context. For more information about the Texas State Rifle Association Foundation, visit us at www.TSRAFoundation.com or follow us on Facebook.
The SASP is partnering with the Texas State Rifle Association to host a NRA Level 1 Pistol Coach School Sept. 17-18, 2016 at the Cabela's in Buda, Texas. Don't wait. Register now! Fees: TSRA Member
Adult: $200
Junior Trainer (ages 15 – 17): $175
Non-TSRA Member (fee includes 1yr Annual Membership for Adult or Jr.)
The SCTP congratulates Buckeye Elite Shooting Team member Sam LeCras for making the cover photo of the September issue of Clay Target Nation. The photo, which was taken by LeCras's father, Tim, is of the shooter competing in skeet at the SCTP Nationals. Clay Target Nation is the official publication of the National Skeet Shooting Association (NSSA) and National Sporting Clays Association (NSCA). It is offered exclusively to NSSA-NSCA members, in both printed and digital form. The magazine is produced for NSSA-NSCA by Grand View Media, a leading publisher of outdoor magazine titles, under the direction of NSSA-NSCA. Check out the magazine online at ClayTargetNation.com.
The National Skeet Shooting Association is now accepting applications for the position of Director of Skeet, to be located in San Antonio, Texas. Candidates must possess an in-depth knowledge of skeet shooting, including hosting and operating registered shoots, budgeting, programs, announcements, NSSA Bylaws, rule formulation, and voting procedures. Candidates must be able to coordinate with Committees, act as directed by the Executive Director and Executive Committee, and supervise a staff. The Skeet Director must determine trends, statistics and other factors affecting the National Skeet Shooting Association and report periodically, making recommendations and implementing solutions. The Skeet Director is the primary contact with the 20,000 NSSA members and 600 club and member organizations. All prospective candidates must possess effective verbal and written communicative skills and basic computer knowledge. For a complete list of NSSA Director of Skeet Job Requirements and Qualifications, go toMyNSSA.com or click the link below. Resumes must be received by September 21, 2016. Resumes received after September 21will not be considered. View the Skeet Director's DutiesView Requirements and Qualifications for Skeet Director Anyone who is interested in applying should submit their resumes to: Mail: Michael Hampton, Jr. NSSA 5931 Roft Rd. San Antonio, TX 78253 Email: mhampton@nssa-nsca.com
Aaron Wilson, Josh Nelson, Ryne Barfield and Wyatt Pursell No storms, no hail and lots of sunshine prevailed for the SCTP’s International National Championships during which four spots on the USA National Junior Team were awarded. The team welcomed two new faces, Wyatt Pursell (KS) and Josh Nelson (WI), who earned their spots in Skeet and Bunker Trap respectively, while Ryne Barfield (GA) and Aaron Wilson (KS) also renewed their spots on the team. Hank Garvey Jr’s position in Double Trap was uncontested, a spot that he secured earlier in the year. With 30 teams from across the country representing 16 states and 101 athletes, Wisconsin lead the pack with 23 individual athletes in attendance. The event ran smoothly and was finished off with an awards banquet held at the Double Tree resort also located in Colorado Springs. The Championship event was immediately followed by a Junior Olympic Development Camp. Top athletes and coaches from around the country attended the week-long camp to learn the fundamentals of International shooting and coaching. Camp coaches in attendance were taught by some of the best in the country, including Terri DeWitt (lead coach), Connie Smotek, Joe Buffa and the legendary Lloyd Woodhouse, along with several summer resident athletes. “What a great opportunity for these aspiring Olympic athletes and coaches,” Tom Wondrash, SCTP national director, said. “Both the National Championships and the JODC are fantastic events supported not only by USA Shooting, but many Industry partners as well.” The 35 athletes and 14 coaches in attendance all stayed at the Olympic Training Center for the duration of the camp, a time that will be long remembered by all of them. Special thanks to USA shooting’s Bob Mitchell and Sharee Waldron for their help and support of the SCTP’s events held there this past summer. We wish Bob the best in his retirement and sincerely thank him for his past work! The SCTP is the official feeder program to USA Shooting, hosting several Junior Olympic Development Camps each year for its registered athletes and coaches. For a full list of teams and finishes for the International National Championships, please see the attached. To start a new team or get involved with SCTP, see our website at www.sssfonline.org.
The Scholastic Shooting Sports Foundation is a 501(c)(3) public charity dedicated to providing shooting-sports education and opportunities to school-age youths around the United States to encourage young athlete personal growth and development. Tax-ID number 20-8484121.
Attention SASP coaches, athletes and adult volunteers, the new season has started. Get your teams registered so that you can compete in three of the upcoming SASP matches. Saturday, Nov. 12, 2016 Southeast Fall Regional at the Carroll County Shooting Park 680 MCDOO CEMATARY RD, Huntingdon, TN 38258 $35 per entry rifle and pistol. (After the match join us for the Tennessee SASP Fundraising Banquet at the range) Northeast Fall Regional at Camp Hind Boy Scout Camp 146 Plains Rd, Raymond, ME 04071 $30.00 per entry rifle and pistol Saturday October 29th, 2016 Ohio State Halloween Match at the Cardinal Center 616 State Route 61, Marengo, OH 43334 $35.00 per entry rifle and pistol Registration for all these events are open online in the SHOT system. Any questions or registration assistance please contact Rick Leach 262-894-4284 orrleach@sssfonline.com 
The Boy Scouts of America (BSA) has partnered with the Scholastic Action Shooting Program (SAS) to help promote competitive pistol shooting within the organization. "The Boy Scouts of America is pleased to partner with Scholastic Action Shooting Program to provide our Venturing youth with a challenging program,” Curt Palmer, BSA senior outdoor administration specialist, said. “Young men and women love to shoot firearms and this partnership will give them opportunities to learn safe handling while competing against their peers from around the country. It is an exciting way to teach them the values of Scouting while providing them an activity they love." The Boy Scouts will be using the SASP handbook, “
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The TSRA Foundation is proud to announce The Texas Youth Action Shootout match series for the Fall 2016 and Spring 2017 competitive season. In close cooperation with the Scholastic Action Shooting Program (SASP), a program of the San Antonio based Scholastic Shooting Sports Foundation (SSSF), The Texas Youth Action Shootout will host youths age 12 through college age with a safe and team-based competitive environment. The series will conclude with a State Championship event in May 2017. SASP is the leading organization in the United States for organized youth action shooting events. Certified volunteer coaches and individual shooters are trained in safe gun handling and competition-oriented shooting skills thru the assistance of the SASP organization. Youth teams are comprised of four shooters using rimfire handguns and rifles, or centerfire handguns in which they engage multiple steel targets from a stationary position. Scores are based on the participants’ time and marksmanship skills. As SASP action shooting continues to grow nationwide, the TSRAF intends for the Texas match series to produce teams that will lead the nation in performance, character and safety. Each of the series matches will prepare our Texas youth shooters to compete at the SASP National Championship match held each July in conjunction with the SSSF’s Scholastic Clay Target Program National Championship.
The SCTP congratulates Buckeye Elite Shooting Team member Sam LeCras for making the cover photo of the September issue of Clay Target Nation. The photo, which was taken by LeCras's father, Tim, is of the shooter competing in skeet at the SCTP Nationals. Clay Target Nation is the official publication of the National Skeet Shooting Association (NSSA) and National Sporting Clays Association (NSCA). It is offered exclusively to NSSA-NSCA members, in both printed and digital form. The magazine is produced for NSSA-NSCA by Grand View Media, a leading publisher of outdoor magazine titles, under the direction of NSSA-NSCA. Check out the magazine online at 
The National Skeet Shooting Association is now accepting applications for the position of Director of Skeet, to be located in San Antonio, Texas. Candidates must possess an in-depth knowledge of skeet shooting, including hosting and operating registered shoots, budgeting, programs, announcements, NSSA Bylaws, rule formulation, and voting procedures. Candidates must be able to coordinate with Committees, act as directed by the Executive Director and Executive Committee, and supervise a staff. The Skeet Director must determine trends, statistics and other factors affecting the National Skeet Shooting Association and report periodically, making recommendations and implementing solutions. The Skeet Director is the primary contact with the 20,000 NSSA members and 600 club and member organizations. All prospective candidates must possess effective verbal and written communicative skills and basic computer knowledge. For a complete list of NSSA Director of Skeet Job Requirements and Qualifications, go to
