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SASP Athletes Train & Compete at the Olympic Training Center

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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.

2019 Scholastic Shooting Sports Foundation All-Scholastic Team Announced

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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.

See the state-by-state athlete profiles for the 2019 All Scholastic Team members and learn more about how the SCTP and SASP are working to improve the lives of young people across the country.

Congratulations to all qualifying team members!

Magpul to Sponsor the Scholastic Action Shooting Program for 2019

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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

2019 SCTP & SASP National Championships

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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!

Download the digital event program here...

Scholastic Action Shooting Program (SASP) registration is currently open in the SHOT system for team coaches to register.

Scholastic Clay Target Program pre-registration began on May 15th with general registration through the SHOT system June 1st.

Sporting Clays Charity Fundraiser:

Friday/Saturday – July 19/20 Helps Support Kids & Clays and SCTP Scholarship Fund

Event is open to the public, youth and adult members and non-members

Cost is $80 for the 100 Target event!

Fund Raiser – Adult Party – Get Together!

Monday July 15th from 5pm – 10pm      Food, Drink and Fun!!   Raffles, Guns & Silent Auction!

Open to all adults and Industry sponsors!

SIDE GAMES, FUN & National Raffle! (Tickets Available at Registration Counter)
Make A Break Fun Shoot
Flurry Fun Shoot
National Raffle

Tandemkross a Silver SASP Sponsor for 2019

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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.”
 
For more information on Tandemkross, go to www.tandemkross.com

Apply Now for 2019 SASP Junior Olympic Development Camp

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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:
  1. 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
  2. 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 Information 2019 Athlete Application 2019 Coach Application

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.

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