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Apply Now for 2019 SSSF All Scholastic Team

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The Scholastic Shooting Sports Foundation is proud to invite all qualified 2019 Scholastic Clay Target Program (SCTP) and Scholastic Action Shooting Program (SASP) athletes to apply for the SSSF All Scholastic Team. The All Scholastic Team recognizes achievements of student athletes in the shooting sports for their accomplishments in the classroom, in their communities and on the range. Eligible athletes of all ages are invited to apply. See the profiles of the 2018 All Scholastic Team members. Requirements for the 2019 application are as follows:
  • Must be 2019 registered athletes in good standing with SCTP or SASP. This requires athlete payment and consent/waiver form is on file with the national program administrative office. See complete information on how to register with the SCTP and SASP.
  • Must have a minimum 3.0 grade point average. Applications must include transcript through the last grading period ending on or before April 1, 2019. Transcript for 9thgrade and above must include cumulative GPA for academic career.
  • Must meet one of the following shooting qualifications and supply proof of official match record. Match record must be from official shoot bulletin, SCTP or ATA/NSSA/NSCA/USAS/SASP leaderboard or equivalent. Copies of scoresheets or statements of scores from coaches will not be accepted. Clay target scores must be from a whole event, for example one 200 target event, two 100 target events or four 50 target events. Picking and choosing rounds from different events is not acceptable. Applicants must submit 200 targets for American disciplines.
1. SCTP (skeet or trap) – achieved 190/200 targets (or equivalent in lesser target format) in a competition between April 1, 2018 and March 31, 2019 OR 2. SCTP (sporting clays) – achieved 170/200 targets (or equivalent in lesser target format) in a competition between April 1, 2018 and March 31, 2019 OR 3. SCTP (bunker trap, international skeet, or international doubles trap) – achieved 110/125 targets in a competition between April 1, 2018 and March 31, 2019 OR 4. SASP – achieved a total match score of 75 seconds or less in an SASP match between April 1, 2018 and March 31, 2019
  • Must supply two letters of recommendation from a coach, teacher, or adult third party
  • Must supply a photograph suitable for publication
Deadline for application is May 10, 2019, 5:00PM central time, no exceptions. Application Instructions All applicants must go online to the survey collector to complete the application.  You will need to provide your SSSF athlete ID (ask your coach to lookup in the SHOT system), name, email address, phone number, school attending, state of residence, grade level, which program(s) you are qualified for, GPA and information on the shoots/matches attended to qualify the applicant. Supporting materials for the application must include official transcripts from the last grading period ending on or before April 1, 2019, proof of shooting record, two letters of recommendation from a coach, teacher, or other adult 3rd party and a photograph suitable for publication. All materials must be electronic and uploaded to the survey collector as part of the application. Two letters of recommendation, proof of shooting record and transcript must be uploaded as ONE file (.pdf file is preferred) to the survey collector. Mailed or emailed applications will not be accepted. All applications must be submitted to the survey collector no later than May 10, 2019, at 5 p.m. central time. Those athletes qualified and selected for the team will receive a printed certificate for their achievements and be recognized during the 2019 SSSF/SCTP/SASP National Championships on July 17 in Marengo, Ohio. Go to the online application here...

Hunters HD Gold to Sponsor SASP in 2019

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The Scholastic Action Shooting Program is pleased to announce that Hunters HD Gold Advanced Shooting Lenses has agreed to be a Bronze Level Sponsor in 2019. Hunters HD Gold is an Alabama based manufacturer of protective eye wear for shooters of all ages. “Hunters HD Gold is excited to partner with the Scholastic Action Shooting Program in 2019. We have several Jr. Sponsored Shooters that told us about SASP in 2018 and it only makes sense to listen to the future of our sport! We look forward to being at SASP Nationals this year in Ohio and we will be there doing Demo Days so athletes can try our protective eyewear. See you all at the range soon” stated Brian Conley, President Hunters HD Gold. Rick Leach, SASP National Director added, “We are thrilled to have Hunters HD Gold be a sponsor of our program this year. Safety is the #1 concern of everyone involved with SASP and Hunters HD Gold’s protective eyewear fit perfectly into our program. For more information on the entire lineup of Hunters HD Gold Products, visit their website at www.huntershdgold.com

U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps (USNSCC) selects the Scholastic Action Shooting Program (SASP) as their Marksmanship Program

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The U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps announced late last week the selection of the Scholastic Action Shooting Program (SASP) as the firearms safety training and marksmanship partner for the USNSCC Program. The Scholastic Action Shooting Program along with the Scholastic Clay Target Program are operated by the Scholastic Shooting Sports Foundation (SSSF), an educational-athletic non-profit amateur sports organization which exists to introduce scholastic age youth to competitive team shooting sports. Founded in 1962, the U.S. Naval Sea Cadets is a national youth leadership development program. The U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps runs two programs, one for ages 13 through the completion of high school and a second program, the Navy League Cadet Corps for ages 10-13. "The USNSCC values individual responsibility and sportsmanship, and we're really excited to partner with an organization that holds these same values,” said retired Navy Captain Paul Zambernardi, the Executive Director of the USNSCC. “Our partnership with SASP is going to provide the opportunity to safely participate in team-based action shooting events, opening up a new world of teamwork and competition to the cadets of the Naval Sea Cadet Corps." Vicki Powell, Director of Unit Training with the U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps added, “We are really looking forward to our partnership with SASP. This program fits perfectly with our stated program goals and will allow our units across the country to add a responsible competitive discipline to their ongoing unit activities.” Rick Leach, National Director of the SASP program stated following the announcement, “We are excited to have this partnership with the U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps. We are looking forward to completing the program development, training coaches and getting the Sea Cadet Youth Athletes competing at all our local, state, regional and national events in 2019.” Sea Cadet unit leadership across the country will be attending SASP coaches training classes in the next few months with the goal to have units participating in competitions throughout 2019. “SASP is an excellent program that promotes safe and responsible competition through team shooting sports”, stated Gary Weisbaum, Head of SASP Marketing. “This program provides a key recruitment and retention tool for U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps units across the country.” About the U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps: The USNSCC is a national non-profit youth leadership development program for youth age ten through the completion of high school. The USNSCC believes in providing opportunities for young Americans that will positively shape their lives and career. For 55 years, through a nationwide network of dedicated volunteers, the USNSCC has provided life-changing programs that have helped develop our next generation of leaders. As the official youth program of the U.S. Navy and U.S Coast Guard, the USNSCC has provided leadership training for more than 170,000 young Americans. For more information, visit the official website at www.seacadets.org.

Ruger PC Carbine Exclusive through MidwayUSA Foundation

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Act now to get your SASP team in on this exclusive offer from our partners at the MidwayUSA Foundation and grow your team endowment account plus cash for operating needs! This opportunity is available only to Scholastic Action Shooting Program (SASP) teams until the end of March! Starting in April these guns will be available to ALL teams supported by the MidwayUSA Foundation.

Teams must be registered with the SASP National office in order to participate. Once your team is registered, simply download, complete and return the Letter of Intent form along with supporting documentation as outlined on the form. MidwayUSA Foundation will then arrange to have a fundraising package of TWO Ruger PC Carbines shipped to your FFL of choice. At least $1,500 per fundraising package shall be donated to a MidwayUSA Foundation TEAM Endowment, through a single contribution, which will be eligible for any applicable match available at the time of donation. Your team must use the MidwayUSA Foundation donation form for this promotion at the time of the donation. The availability of rifles through this promotion is extremely limited so act fast if your team would like to participate. Thanks again to our partners at the MidwayUSA Foundation for making this opportunity available to SASP teams!
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2019 SASP All State Team Criteria

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Thanks to the generous sponsorship by GLOCK, RUGER, CZ-USA and ACTION TARGET, at the 2019 National Championships SASP will have an ALL-STATE TEAM Competition. Athletes who compete in their respective state SASP match in .22 pistol, .22 rifle (optic/iron combined), centerfire pistol or PCC are eligible to make their states SASP All-State Team at the 2019 National Championships in Marengo, OH.  Each state will have an All-State Pistol team made up of two rimfire pistol athletes and two Centerfire athletes (1911 will not be included).  The All-State Rifle team will be made up of two rimfire rifle athletes and two PCC athletes. (iron or optic will not be considered). Any athlete who places in the top two at their respective state championships will be eligible to represent his or her state in that discipline. Athletes may qualify as All-State in more than one discipline.  If a top-two athlete is NOT attending the SASP National Championships in Ohio, then the opportunity will be bumped down to the next eligible competitor from that state who is attending the National Championships. Athletes attending the National Championships (representing their state as an All-State Team member) will receive a custom shirt signifying their All-State Team designation! Guidelines: Top two athletes will be determined by the actual times shot for each discipline at their respective State SASP match. Ties - If a tie occurs for final ranking, the In & Out (V for V if used) stage score will be used as the tie-breaker. If that does not break the tie, the fastest single run of that stage will be used as the tie-breaker. If necessary, the second and third run will be used as the tie breaker. Times at the National Championships will be used from the athlete’s normal squadding with his or her team. Any ties will be broken as per the handbook and listed about using In and Out or V for V stage. This is NOT an HOA event! Athletes do not need to compete in all disciplines. SASP will provide awards to the 1st through 3rd place team members for each discipline. These awards will be presented at the respective awards ceremonies on Friday and Saturday at Nationals. The All-State Teams will be comprised of two athletes from each state for each discipline, non-collegiate athletes only! Good luck and congratulations to all the SASP All State Team members!

Register Now For 2019 SASP College Nationals

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The 2019 SASP College National Championships will be held March 8-10 at the CMP Talladega Marksmanship Park in Talladega, Alabama! Registration is now open through the SHOT System. Date:  Friday, March 8, 2019 – Sunday, March 10, 2019
Match Time:  Friday at 1 p.m. Saturday at 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Sunday at 9:00 a.m. Location:  CMP Talladega Marksmanship Park 4387 Turner Mill Rd Talladega, AL 35160 http://thecmp.org/
General Information  Match Fee: $50 Times:
FRIDAY - 12:00 p.m. check in begins 12:30 p.m. safety briefing 1:00 p.m. match begins SATURDAY - 8:00 a.m. check in begins 8:30 a.m and 12:30 p.m. safety briefings 9:00 a.m. & 1:00 p.m. match begins SUNDAY - 8:00 a.m. check in begins 8:30 a.m. safety briefing 9:00 a.m. match begins
Match will include 1911 and PCC
REGISTRATION:  Log into your team in SHOT system, select Competitions bottom left.  Click on the “Click to View Shoots” tab.  Then click on Regional 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.  You may also pay online by clicking on the VOUCHER tab next to the Squad tab. Download the match flyer here... ALSO: We are seeking volunteers for safety officers and scorers for the match as well. Click here to visit our Signup Genius page for more information or to signup for one ore more volunteer slots!
For additional information contact Kelvin Walton at 262-693-7374 or kwalton@sssfonline.com.

Help us identify and promote the fact that SASP is so much more than shooting!

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We need your help! We are frequently asked by individuals, small and large companies, non-profit organizations, local, state and national government representatives, and many others what the Scholastic Action Shooting Program is all about. The easy answer is that it is about competitive action shooting in a team environment that promotes collaboration, teamwork, and the development of shooting skills in pistol and rifle shooting. The lesser given, but equally important or more significant answer is that our program promotes friendship, respect for others, advanced listening skills, increased focus, analytical skills development and many, many more non-shooting related life skills. We know this experience is different for every youth competitor and their family. We would like our Athletes, Coaches, Parents and Adult Volunteers to take a few minutes and really think about how you/your child’s or children’s participation in SASP has positively affected their lives outside of the shooting range. Have they: Become a better student? Become more responsible? Made better life decisions? Become a better friend/brother/sister/member of your family? Started noticing the world around them? Donated their time to charitable activities? These are only a few examples of the changes we have heard from our coaches, parents, and competitors. We want to know what has changed in your child/children. THIS IS WORTH TAKING THE TIME TO REALLY THINK AND SHARE YOUR STORY WITH US! THE TOP THREE SUBMISSIONS WILL WIN SOME SPECIAL PRIZES. Here is what you must do: Prepare a typed 300-400-word story addressed to SASP program management explaining in detail how you/your child/athlete has grown as an individual since joining SASP other than their shooting skills. Be sure to include what changed, why it changed, it’s impact to them and your family, and how that change will positively impact their life in the future. Also include at least five high resolution pictures of the athlete competing at an SASP event, practice or with other SASP athletes. Download complete information for athletes here... Download complete information for coaches, parents and adult volunteers here... Submit these before 5:00 PM on January 31st, 2019 by email to rleach@sssfonline.com . All submissions will be reviewed by the SASP Staff and a review committee. The top three stories with the most significant and clearly explained personal impacts will win one of the following prizes including guns from GLOCK, Taurus, and Mossberg plus Walker hearing protection! First prize is guaranteed to be given away in each category, adult or athlete.  If 20 or more entries are received, the second-place prize will be awarded, and if 30 or more entries are received, all three prizes will be awarded. So, start thinking first. Make notes of your key thoughts on this topic and then sit down and do your best to tell us how you feel the SASP program has and is changing you /your child’s/athlete’s life. I cannot wait to start reading and sharing these stories! Respectfully, Rick Leach National Director, SASP

Support Your Local Shooting Team on Giving Tuesday!

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Support your local shooting team on #GivingTuesday by making a tax-deductible donation to the Scholastic Shooting Sports Foundation's Vision 20/20 campaign! Your donation on #GivingTuesday will support the immediate, cash needs of your favorite team AND will grow the team's endowment account at the MidwayUSA Foundation! Teams also have the chance to earn up to $20,000 in BONUS team endowment funding based on the number of donors and the total amount of donations received before year end. Every donation counts! All donations support your favorite team and all donors contributing $100 or more will receive this Browning 2-knife set

Lookup your favorite team here and make a tax-deductible donation on #GivingTuesday!

About #GivingTuesday The Scholastic Shooting Sports Foundation (SSSF) has joined #GivingTuesday, a global day of giving that harnesses the collective power of individuals, communities and organizations to encourage philanthropy and to celebrate generosity worldwide. Occurring this year on November 27, #GivingTuesday is held annually on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving and the widely recognized shopping events Black Friday and Cyber Monday to kick-off the holiday giving season and inspire people to collaborate in improving their local communities and to give back in impactful ways to the charities and causes they support.

2018 SASP Ohio Regional Results

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The 2018 Ohio Regional was a great event.  Although it got a little chilly and was rainy we had great turnout and athletes got an opportunity to compete at the Cardinal Center on the same bays we use at Nationals.  We had 85 athletes and 230 entries.  13 teams from 5 states with 4 college teams competing. Congratulations to the Junior Spartans, Pistol Prodigies, Ohio Steel Stingers, The Ross County Steel Ringers, Lake Country Action Shooters, Ozaukee Scholastic Shooting Sports, Michigan state University, Hillsdale College Action Shooting Sports, Concordia University Wisconsin, and Bethel University for all bringing home the gold with first place finishes.  Congratulations to all the athletes, Safety Officers and teams that braved the cold and rain to compete. 2018 SASP OHIO FALL REGIONAL RESULTS Intermediate Rimfire pistol
  1. Junior Spartans
  2. Pistol Prodigies
  3. Ohio Steel Stingers
Intermediate Optics Rifle
  1. Pistol Prodigies
Intermediate Iron Rifle
  1. Ohio Steel Stingers
  2. Pistol Prodigies
Senior Rimfire Pistol
  1. The Ross County Steel Ringers
  2. Ohio Steel Stingers
Senior Centerfire Pistol
  1. Lake Country Action Shooters
  2. Ozaukee Scholastic Shooting Sports
Senior 1911
  1. Lake Country Action Shooters
  2. Ozaukee Scholastics shooting Sports
Senior Optics Rifle
  1. Lake Country Action Shooters
  2. Ozaukee Scholastics shooting Sports
  3. The Ross County Steel Ringers
Senior Iron Rifle
  1. Ozaukee Scholastic Shooting Sports
  2. Ohio Steel Stingers
  3. The Ross County Steel Ringers
Senior Optics Rifle
  1. Lake Country Action Shooters
  2. Ozaukee Scholastics Shooting Sports
  3. The Ross County Steel Ringers
Non-Collegiate Open Optics Rifle
  1. Ohio Steel Stingers
Non-Collegiate Open PCC
  1. Ohio Steel Stingers
Collegiate Rimfire Pistol
  1. Michigan State University 1
  2. Michigan State University 2
Collegiate Centerfire Pistol
  1. Hillsdale College Action Shooting Sports
  2. Concordia University Wisconsin
Collegiate 1911
  1. Hillsdale College Action Shooting Sports
Collegiate Optics Rifle
  1. Hillsdale College Action Shooting Sports
  2. Concordia University Wisconsin
Collegiate Iron Rifle
  1. Concordia University Wisconsin
  2. Hillsdale College Action Shooting Sports
Collegiate PCC
  1. Concordia University Wisconsin
Collegiate Open Rimfire Pistol
  1. Bethel University
Collegiate Open Centerfire Pistol
  1. Ozaukee Scholastic Shooting Sports
  2. Concordia University Wisconsin
Collegiate Open 1911
  1. Ozaukee Scholastic Shooting Sports
Collegiate Open Optics Rifle
  1. Concordia University Wisconsin
  2. Bethel University
Collegiate Open Iron Rifle
  1. Concordia University Wisconsin
  2. Bethel University
Collegiate Open PCC
  1. Concordia University Wisconsin
  2. Ozaukee Scholastic Shooting Sports
  3. Bethel University

Nominate Your Shooting Coach for a Double-Goal Coach® Award

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Positive Coaching Alliance's Double-Goal Coach Award is given to youth and high school sports coaches from throughout the U.S. who embody the ideals of the Double-Goal Coach, striving to win, while also pursuing the more important goal of teaching life lessons through sports. The 50 national award winners will receive $200; a certificate; recognition on PCA's website, newsletters and media campaigns; and 2 tickets to the 2019 National Youth Sports Awards & Benefit sponsored by Deloitte ($500 value). Select winners will be selected to participate in a panel discussion during the event and will receive an all-expense paid trip to attend. Nominations will close on November 30, 2018. Finalists will be announced in early 2019. Winners will be announced in Spring 2019.

Criteria Nominees are assessed on the extent to which they reflect the model of a Double-Goal Coach, whose first goal is winning, and whose second, more-important goal is teaching life lessons through sports. A Double-Goal Coach behaves as follows: • Takes a mastery approach to sport rather than a scoreboard orientation, teaching athletes to put forward maximum effort, continuously learn and improve, and not let themselves be stopped by mistakes or fear of mistakes. • Fills Emotional Tanks of athletes, refusing to motivate through fear, intimidation, or shame. Recognizing that a player’s “Emotional Tank,” like the gas tank of a car, must be full in order to go anywhere, the Double-Goal Coach provides a fuel mixed of five specific, truthful praises for every specific, constructive correction. • Honors the Game by respecting ROOTS (Rules, Opponents, Officials, Teammates, Self). Selection Process The Double-Goal Coach® Award Selection Committee will select Chapter Winners/National Finalists for the Double-Goal Coach® Award in early/mid February 2019.  Fifty National Winners will be announced in March 2019. Go to the PCA website for complete details and to nominate your shooting coach! The Scholastic Shooting Sports Foundation, Inc. has been a partner with the Positive Coaching Alliance for several years by providing the Double Goal Coach®: Coaching For Winning and Life Lessons on a complimentary basis to all new Scholastic Clay Target Program and Scholastic Action Shooting Program coaches. The course equips shooting coaches with the information and tools to develop young athletes in a positive, caring fashion. The SSSF also offers discounted courses through PCA for parents and athletes.

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