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Kolar Arms to Sponsor SCTP again in 2019

The Scholastic Clay Target Program (SCTP) would like to recognize its continued sponsorship by Kolar Arms of Racine, WI in support of the youth shooting sports! Kolar, a Wisconsin based manufacturer of high-quality shotguns continues to support the SCTP with a donation of one of their finest shotguns, The Kolar “Low Max” over/under. This shotgun will be available in either a sporting/skeet model or a trap model. The donation is estimated at roughly $12,000. The Kolar shotgun will be used as part of the 2019 SCTP National Raffle and the winner will be drawn at the SCTP National Championships in July. “Kolar is absolutely delighted to sponsor the SCTP again in 2019 with a fully American made shotgun”, stated Jeff Mainland, CEO of Kolar Arms. “SCTP has demonstrated its ability to use a donation and support not only the source, but support its teams and program as well! This is something Kolar and all Industry sponsors appreciate.” “We appreciate the continued support and confidence that Kolar has placed in the SCTP”, said Tom Wondrash, SCTP National Director. “We are very grateful for the donation and look forward to a long lasting relationship with Kolar in support of our youth shooting teams across the country”. If you are interested in supporting youth shooting programs with a donation or sponsorship, please contact the SCTP or Tom Wondrash at twondrash@sssfonline.com

Congratulations to the SCTP National Raffle Winner!

Congratulations to Wayne Werner, from Schaller, Iowa who won a Kolar Low Max over/under Shotgun in the 2018 Scholastic Clay Target Program (SCTP) National Raffle.

Wayne’s purchased his ticket, one of approximately 8,000 tickets sold by 65-70 SCTP teams across the country from his grandson Allen, an SCTP Trap Team member.

Our special thanks to Kolar Arms and all of our SCTP teams that worked so hard to sell this year’s raffle tickets.

2018 Nationals Gun Winners

The 2018 Scholastic Clay Target Program and Scholastic Action Shooting Program National championships had many winners, both on and off the range! A total of 70 firearms were awarded during nationals and below are some of the highlights. Congratulations to everyone who participated and supported the SCTP and SASP! Browning 725 Winner  – Larry Cooper, Tennessee This raffle supported the Browning scholarship winner, Eric Long, Jr. who earned the $6,450 college scholarship. Blaser F16 Winner – Mike King, Ohio The Blaser F16 raffle supports SCTP scholarship recipients and the SCTP! Beretta 960 Winner - Sue Tucker, Michigan SKB 90TSS Trap Combo - Victoria Merrit, Kentucky CZ-USA All American Trap - David Rivers, Tennessee Browning BT-99 Midway Edition - Lori Batcheldor, Illinois This gun was drawn from those who joined or renewed with a SSSF Supporting Membership during Nationals Week! Kolar Low Max Gun Winner – Wayne Werner, Iowa 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 based on total team ticket sales. Here are the top teams earning MidwayUSA Foundation Team Endowment Funds via the Kolar raffle: $8,000 – 1st place – BHS Demons (WI) – 617 tickets $7,000 – 2nd place – St. Charles Shot Crew (IL) – 500 tickets $6,000 – 3rd Place – Ida County (IA) – 479 tickets $5,000 – 4th Place – Allen Eagles (TX) – 400 tickets $4,000 – 5th Place – Mid Carolina Young Guns (SC) – 310 tickets
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SCTP and Kolar Arms Announce Renewed Sponsorship

The Scholastic Clay Target Program (SCTP) would like to recognize its continued sponsorship by Kolar Arms of Racine, WI. in support of the youth shooting sports! Kolar, a long time manufacturer of High quality shotguns stated that they would support the SCTP with a donation of one of their finest shotguns. The Kolar “Low Max” over/under. This firearm will be available in either a sporting/skeet model or a trap model. The donation estimated at roughly $12,000 will be in support of the SCTP and its nationally recognized youth shooting program. “Kolar is absolutely delighted to sponsor the SCTP and its youth shooting efforts with a fully American made shotgun!” Stated Jeff Mainland, CEO of Kolar Arms. “SCTP has demonstrated its ability to use a donation and support not only the source, but support its teams and program as well! This is something Kolar and all Industry sponsors appreciate.” “We appreciate the support and confidence that Kolar has placed in the SCTP!” Said Tom Wondrash, the SCTP National Director. “We are very grateful for the donation and look forward to a long lasting relationship with Kolar in support of our youth shooting teams across the country”. If you are interested in supporting youth shooting programs with a donation or sponsorship, please download the 2018 SCTP Media Guide or contact Tom Wondrash at twondrash@sssfonline.com

2017 Nationals Gun Raffle Winners

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

Kolar Raffle Winner and Team Endowment Recipients

Congratulations to Jerry Baumann of Traverse City, Michigan, who was drawn as winner of a Kolar Max over/under shotgun during the 2015 National Team Championships in Sparta. KolarMr. Baumann's name was drawn and announced on July 17 during the Last Competitor Standing competition, and SCTP National Director Tom Wondrash was able to reach the lucky winner by phone while the crowd watched. The raffle drawing culminated a fundraising program that earned money and endowment contributions for teams who sold the raffle tickets, as well as funds for SCTP. The top 5 ticket-selling teams also received bonus endowment awards for their MidwayUSA Foundation accounts as follows:
    $5,000 - Burlington High School – 679 tickets $4,000 - Beloit Izaak Walton – 432 tickets $3,000 - Shooting Tigers – 378 tickets $1,500 - tie - Hillsdale College - 300 tickets $1,500 - tie - River Falls - 300 tickets
Thank you to our sponsor, Kolar, for their generous donation of the shotgun, and kudos to teams who padded their endowment accounts by selling the raffle tickets.
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Kolar Announces SCTP Sponsorship

Kolar Kolar Arms has announced its support and sponsorship of the Scholastic Clay Target Program (SCTP) for the 2015 shooting season. “We are extremely excited to be part of the program promoting the shooting sports through our junior shooters,” stated John Fournier, Kolar Arms’ Director of Marketing. “We are looking forward to this great relationship and helping the SCTP in their endeavors.” As a result of this sponsorship, some lucky person will win a Kolar Max Low Profile Over/Under shotgun. The winner will be able to exchange the barrels for a different set of either skeet or sporting clays barrels (at no charge) or can upgrade to a trap combo set for an additional cost. The winner will be drawn from tickets sold by teams across the country, benefiting both the SCTP and those teams. “We are very happy to have Kolar Arms joining the lengthy list of industry supporters of the SCTP,” claimed Tom Wondrash, SCTP National Director. “Kolar is a great fit into our program. This will certainly help support not only the SCTP, but also our teams and athletes.” In further support of SCTP, Kolar, based in Racine, Wisconsin, will also be attending the SCTP’s National Championships being held July 13-18 in Sparta, Illinois. This will add to the large number of industry representatives making their presence and support of SCTP and youth shooting felt this summer.

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