Twelve (12) Youth Athletes from Custer, Washington based SASP Team Gotta are heading to the 2019 SASP National Championships in Marengo, Ohio this week to defend a host of titles earned at the 2018 SASP National Championships.
In 2018 Team Gotta won 1st Place in Rimfire Pistol, 1911 Pistol and Open Optic Rifle. Team Gotta, the SASP that travels each year across the country to attend the National Championships hold multiple events throughout the year to cover the cost of travel for the team athletes and coaches. Team Gotta Head Coach, Jim Coffey proudly stated, “last year and again this year our team athletes did not have to pay a dime to travel to Nationals”. The entire teams’ efforts throughout the year along with a grant from the Midway Foundation made all that possible.”
In addition to competing in numerous SASP events, Team Gotta youth athlete Naomi McKay, who finished 2018 as the Rimfire Pistol Senior Lady High Overall sang the National Anthem at the 2019 National Championships opening ceremonies on Wednesday, July 17, 2019.
About the National Championships Complete information, participation, statistics and stock photos can be found at: https://sssfonline.org/news/media/
Come meet and learn from SIG team
Captain, Max Michel at the 2019 Scholastic Action Shooting Program National
Championships!
All action shooting enthusiasts
attending the 2019 National Championships at the Cardinal Shooting Center in
Marengo, OH are invited to attend a unique learning opportunity presented by
SIG. Clinic times are Monday, July 15 10:00AM and 3:00PM at the action shooting
range. Max will also be shooting the official SASP course of fire on Monday
starting at Noon.
Max will also be providing
personalized coaching to 4 specially selected SASP athletes at noon while he
shoots the SASP Nationals stages. The 4 SASP athletes will be chosen from those
in attendance and will get to shoot one stage with Max while he coaches them
through the stage.
Max Michel, Jr. is one of the most
dominant shooters in the world today. Michel is a Guinness World Record holder
and International Practical Shooting Confederation (IPSC) World Champion (World
Shoot XVII). He also holds seven World Speed Shooting Championships (2016,
2015, 2014, 2013, 2009, 2007 and 2005), ten USPSA National Championships (2017,
2016, 2014, 2013, 2011, 2009, 2007, 2006, 2005 and 2004), five US Steel
National Championships (2017, 2014, 2011, 2009, 2008), and more than 200 other
major championship victories. As an international competitor, Michel has
represented the United States in the last seven IPSC World Shoots and returned
home bearing gold each time.
As the Captain of Team SIG, Max is
recognized worldwide as a top tier athlete and instructor, along with being
mentor and coach for the team.
Scholastic Action Shooting Program (SASP) athletes had the
opportunity to train and compete at the Olympic Training Center in Colorado
Springs, CO. From May 24-26, 2019 12
Scholastic Action Shooting Program (SASP) athletes learned to shoot the
International disciplines of 10 Meter Air Pistol, Sport Pistol and Rapid-Fire
Pistol. Athletes stayed at the Olympic
Training Center and were trained by USA Shooting Coach Brent McPherson and
former USA National Team Member and USA Shooting Board Member Jim
Henderson. This was SASP’s first Junior
Olympic Development Camp (JODC) in 5 years.
For action shooters the athletes picked up the Olympic
disciplines quickly. Before they left
the Olympic Training Center 8 of 12 athletes shot 10M Air Pistol scores that
would have qualified them last year to be invited to the Junior Olympic Trials
for a chance to make the United States Junior Olympic Team. Coach Jim Henderson stated, “In all my years
of coaching I have never seen a group of athletes pick this up so quickly, and
then perform at this high of a level.”
Congratulation to the following SASP athletes who applied
and were selected to attend the SASP 2019 JODC.
Jordan Walton WI, Annie Unsell AL, Bailey Lueders MO, Julia
Kassa AZ, Sydnie Gray MI, Natalie Unsell AL, Jacob Pruitt OH, Ethan Jardines
VA, Robert Little TX, Sawyer Phipps TN, Zachary Winton TX, and Maccoy Gilkison
VA.
We also had SASP coaches and SASP staff participate in an
international discipline coach’s clinic on May 22 and 23 before helping coach
the SASP athletes upon their arrival.
Russell Gilkison VA, Samantha Engle MI were the coaches that
participated in the coach program.
SASP is excited to watch as these athletes continue to
participate in the International disciplines with hopes of one day seeing one
of them standing on the podium and the American Flag is raised as they
represent our county in international competition.
We look forward to again holding a JODC in 2020.
SASP would like to thank USA Shooting, especially Brent McPherson and Jim Henderson for their coaching and working with us to provide this great opportunity for our athletes. We would also like to thank the US Olympic Training Center for their hospitality.
The Scholastic Shooting Sports Foundation(SSSF) is proud to announce members of the 2019 All-Scholastic Team!
Over 230 student athletes from 24 states have been named to the team this year and will be recognized at the opening ceremonies of the SSSF/SCTP/SASP Team Championship event on July 17 in Marengo, Ohio.
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, 2019 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.
The Scholastic Action Shooting Program (SASP) is pleased to
announce that Magpul Industries Corp. will be a Silver Sponsor for 2019.
Kelvin Walton, SASP Director of Development made the following statement; “we are thrilled to have Magpul Industries as a new Silver Sponsor of the SASP Program. "
Magpul was founded in 1999 with the
intent of developing a simple device to aid in the manipulation of rifle
magazines while reloading under stress. The company’s name comes from this
original product called the Magpul®. Over the last twenty years Magpul has
continued to grow and develop using much the same mission and process with a
focus on innovation, simplicity, and efficiency.
Scott Reed, Director of Marketing for Magpul Industries Corp. added the following, “Magpul is proud to be part of the team supporting the Scholastic Shooting Sports Foundation. The SSSF’s commitment to youth development through shooting sports programs and its emphasis on building character make it more than just a firearms training organization for young shooting enthusiasts. Its focus on shooting skills and responsibility with firearms, combined with its emphasis on citizenship, are a great match with the Magpul Team’s values."
For more information on Magpul visit their website at www.magpul.com
The 2019 Scholastic Clay Target Program (SCTP) and Scholastic Action Shooting Program (SASP) National Championships is scheduled for July 13-20th at the Cardinal Shooting Center in Marengo, OH. Last year's event had nearly 300 teams and 3,000 athletes from 26 states! We hope you can join us for this season finale!
SASP Sponsor Tandemkross has elevated their sponsorship of the Scholastic Action Shooting Program to Silver for 2019. Tandemkross, is an online marketer of shooting sports products built on innovation, integrity and excellent customer service
Bryan Haaker, Business Development Director for Tandemkross stated, “We are grateful for the opportunity to support SASP again this year. Their mission and more importantly, their implementation of that mission, is so critical to introducing our youth on a scholastic level to our 2nd Amendment rights. Thank you for having us and thank you for all that you do!"
Rick Leach, National Director of the SASP program added, “we are thrilled to have Tandemkross back with our program again this year. Tandemkross is a great American business success story, having started in their basement and growing to what they are today. Like our athletes, Tandemkross is an example of what is possible when you are willing to do whatever it takes to reach your potential. In addition, we would also like to thank Tandemkoss for their $1,500.00 contribution to the SASP Scholarship fund for 2019.”
The Scholastic Action Shooting Program is excited to announce, that after a five-year hiatus, the SASP Junior Olympic Development Camp (JODC) is back. This is a great opportunity for SASP athletes and coaches to learn more about the Olympic disciplines of Air Pistol and Sport Pistol. You will be learning from Olympic coaches and former US National Team members. The 2019 Junior Olympic Development Camp (JODC) will take place in Colorado Springs, CO at the Olympic Training Center training grounds for USA’s Olympic shooting athletes! The purpose of the JODC camp is:
To assist USA Shooting in its pursuit of identifying SASP Athletes who have the potential to become USA Shooting Team members and, ultimately, Olympic champions
and
To provide SASP Coaches and State Advisors with increased knowledge and skills to become more effective in working with SASP Athletes.
The Scholastic Shooting Sports Foundation will host the JODC, which is specifically for SASP Athletes, Head and Assistant Coaches, and State Advisors registered with the Scholastic Shooting Sports Foundation. Coaches, State Advisors, and all registered, active SASP Athletes who are 14 years of age or older in the Intermediate Advanced through Varsity Division, are eligible to apply. The U.S. Olympic Committee and USA Shooting have confirmed May 22-27, 2019 for the camp with coaches attending all days and athletes attending May 23-27. Interested coaches and athletes must apply and be selected for the camp. (Please note these are the same dates as SCTP’s JODC at the OTC.) The 2019 Junior Olympic Development Camp has room for up to twelve (12) qualified SASP Athletes. (That doesn’t mean all slots must be filled). For active registered Coaches and State Advisors, there are up to six (6) slots for coach training. We do not have final coach beds confirmed, so the application will show two different prices. One is based on staying in the dorms, the other is for staying at a local hotel. We will confirm with you once we have the final number of beds available. For complete details, please review the information sheet and application forms below or on the SASP Forms and Handbook section of our website. The deadline for receiving all completed application packages is Midnight, Thursday, April 19th, 2019 Central Time……NO EXCEPTIONS! 2019 JODC Information2019 Athlete Application2019 Coach Application
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 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...
Requirements for the 2019 application are as follows: