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TWRF Is New Tennessee State Advisor for SPP

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The Scholastic Pistol Program (SPP) announces that the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Foundation (TWRF) has been named State Advisor for its state, filling the role of managing the Scholastic Pistol Program there. State advisors play a critical role in SPP shooting activities within their respective states, promoting the principles of the SPP and acting in the program’s best interests. They are also the program’s "resource central" for their states. Advisors respond to inquiries about SPP, assist in program activities, encourage participation and the formation of new teams, and provide important program information to team coaches, shooting facilities, and other organizations hosting SPP teams. TWRF Executive Director, Julie Schuster, conveyed her excitement about the foundation managing the program. "This is a great opportunity to introduce the youth of Tennessee to another shooting sport that teaches numerous disciplines that positively affect our society. Plus, it’s really fun! We’re looking forward to growing the program in Tennessee." As the unique, nonprofit arm of the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA), the foundation’s shared mission with the agency is to involve and educate the state's youth in the outdoors and shooting sports. TWRA has expressed its support of TWRF’s role in SPP. Lacey Lane of McKenzie will be the Tennessee SPP Director working for the TWRF. Lacey will graduate in May with a bachelor's degree in Natural Resource Management - Wildlife/ Fisheries from UT Martin. She has grown up in the Scholastic Clay Target Program since she was 15, shooting on the well-known McKenzie Girl’s SCTP team. She is very familiar with the SPP Program and will work with participants across the state recruiting, assisting with hosted events, and promoting the program. “I’m thrilled to be working for the foundation and introducing students to a sport I have been passionate about for many years," commented Lane. "The shooting sports has opened many doors for me, and I want to pass that on to others.” Executive Director Schuster recalls her youth, “I loved the outdoors as a child but didn’t have the chance to pursue hunting and/or shooting competitively. It just wasn’t an option back then. The outdoor opportunities available to young people today are exciting. It’s up to us to make sure these opportunities continue and are available to all of Tennessee’s young adults." For more information on the Tennessee Scholastic Pistol Program or how to get a team started, contact Lacey Lane at llane@twrf.net or 731-415-0641.

Video: SPP Southeast Regionals by the Alabama Privateers

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The Alabama Privateers SPP team have blown us away yet again with another of their videos, this one from the SPP Southeast Regional Match held recently in Tennessee. In the video, you'll see all the action at this beautiful new range that was designed to SPP specifications and launched with the Southeast Regionals. Enjoy!

SSSF Donates $45,100 to SPP Team Endowment Accounts at MidwayUSA Foundation

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Last week, SSSF contributed $45,100 to the MidwayUSA Foundation on behalf of 23 Scholastic Pistol Program teams from 10 states. The donation represented team endowment funds earned in the inaugural Florida Law Enforcement Explorer Shooting League match and the Washington State Scrimmage, both of which were held on November 15. In addition, 12 of the teams earned endowment money through their participation in the 2013-2014 SPP Virtual Match target season. SSSF's latest contribution to the MidwayUSA Foundation Team Endowment Program brings the total to $446,000 donated to date in 2014 on behalf of SPP teams. The program expects teams to earn another $6,000 before year's end. The purpose of the MidwayUSA Foundation endowment program is to provide sustained financial support for youth shooting teams. Teams with an endowment account are able to draw a grant each year to use for team expenses. SSSF regularly makes endowment funds available for SCTP and SPP events and contributes them to participating teams’ endowment accounts at the MidwayUSA Foundation. Since 2011, SSSF has donated funding to several hundred team endowment accounts across 48 states.

GOAL Is New SPP State Advisor in Massachusetts

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The Scholastic Pistol Program has a new State Advisor in Massachusetts to coordinate SPP activities and events there. The Gun Owners' Action League (GOAL) will fill the role of State Advisor, giving the SPP an entire organization of "boots on the ground" to form new clubs, host events, and promote the program in Massachusetts. GOAL is the state's NRA affiliate organization that promotes both political and sporting efforts there. "GOAL members worked very, very hard this past legislative session to change the Massachusetts law regarding minors and handguns," said Jon Green, Director of Education and Training for GOAL. "We are all so happy that we were successful. GOAL can now get behind this fantastic shooting sport known as the Scholastic Pistol Program and help to share gun safety, sportsmanship, and the Second Amendment with our young people." State Advisors play a critical role in SPP shooting activities within their respective states. State Advisors promote the principles of the SPP and act in the program’s best interests. They are also the program’s “resource central” for their states. Advisors respond to inquiries about SPP, assist in program activities, encourage participation and the formation of new teams, and provide important program information to team coaches, shooting facilities, and other organizations hosting SPP teams. GOAL has already confirmed several events in Massachusetts for 2015 since their recent appointment and expects to confirm additional ones soon. “SPP is pleased to have the Gun Owners' Action League as our new partner,” said Scott Moore, SPP Director. “The experience and hard work of GOAL will a huge asset as we continue to grow SPP in New England!” Learn more about the Gun Owners' Action League.

SPP Announces Virtual Match Drawing Winners

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Congratulations to the 11 Scholastic Pistol Program teams that have been drawn as prize winners at the conclusion of the 2013-2014 SPP Virtual Match Target Season. Winners were selected in a random drawing among teams that participated in the season. Your team can easily compete with teams from across the country in the 2014-2015 Virtual Match season without ever leaving your home range. All squads have to do is shoot the SPP course of fire at your local range or match and submit SPP score sheets via email to SPP Program Manager Tammy Mowry, tmowry@sssfonline.com. There is also a fee of $5 per squad/per match score. Every time a squad turns in a score, they get a chance to win some great prizes. The more you play, the more you can win! The prize winners for the 2013-2014 season are: 1 Case (1000 rounds) 9mm ammunition
    Hocking County Young Guns Coach: Andy Thompson Squad 3 – 8/16/14 WWCCA Straight Shooters Coach: Joe Cafarelli Squad – 5/31/14 Michigan State University Shooting Sports Club Coach: Paul Kuchek Squad - 5/31/14

  Beretta Neos
    Red Dawn Junior Marksmanship Academy ** Coach: Cathi Bray Squad 3 – 8/17/14 Ozaukee Squad Scholastic Shooting Sports Pistol Team ** Coach: Rick Leach Squad 2 - 6/16/14

  Brownells Lewis Lead Removal Kits
    Union Grove Pistol Team Coach: Mike Ditscheit Squad 1 – 4/26/14

  S&W Range Bags
    Team Gotta Coach: Robin Taylor Squad 1 – 6/21/14 Straight Shooters, Tucson Coach: Bill Perkins Squad Blue - 5/6/14

  Pro Ears Revo Electronic Ear Muffs
    Smokin’ Dragons Coach: Trent Keltner Squad 3 - 4/26/14

  GLOCK Tacti-Kool Backpacks
    Leon County Sheriff’s Explorer Coach: Dustin Brock Squad 3/15/14

  Blade-Tech Knives
    William Blount Shooting Team Coach: Paul Carrington Squad Junior C – 3/26/14
** Gun winners, please send an FFL to Tammy Mowry, tmowry@sssfonline.com

Video: SPP In & Out Stage

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There's no better way to see exactly what the four Scholastic Pistol Program stages look like than from the shooter's eye view. Here's the first, the In & Out stage, as seen during the 2014 Collegiate National Championships at Ft. Benning, Georgia. (Video by Ben Lillegard, member of University of Wisconsin - Platteville SPP team)

SPP Southeast Regional Fall Match Opens Pistol Range at Tennessee Park

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The Scholastic Pistol Program launched a new pistol range at the Carroll County (TN) Shooting Sports Park in Huntingdon with its Southeast Regional Fall Match last Saturday, November 8. Six states were represented with 104 athletes on 13 teams. A total of $30,000 in MidwayUSA Foundation endowment account funds were awarded to participating teams. The match opened four premier new pistol bays at the park that were designed to accommodate SPP matches. In addition, the shooting park has four trap/skeet overlays, a 300-yard rifle range, and a sporting clays course in the planning stage. The park is home to the McKenzie Shooting Sports SPP and SCTP teams. The range was spearheaded by Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) officer Lance Rider and was built with assistance and sponsorship from TWRA, Carroll County, and local and state businesses. TWRA has turned over management of the park to Carroll County. As the first event for the pistol bays, the SPP Southeast Regional Fall Match featured a ribbon cutting by Carroll County Mayor Kenny McBride, who also served as one of the Safety Officers for this inaugural event. Also at the event, the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Foundation (TWRF) was named the SPP state advisor. The TWRF announced the hiring of Lacey Lane to coordinate the SPP statewide. College teams attending included Bethel University, Eastern Kentucky University, Texas A&M University Corps of Cadets, Southeastern Illinois College, Michigan State University, and University of Kentucky. Junior/Senior teams participating were McKenzie Shooting Sports (TN), William Blount Shooting (TN), Tipton County Pistol (TN), Plateau Pistol Shooters (TN), Blue Grass Sportsmen’s League (KY), Arnold Junior Shooters (MO),and Alabama Privateers (AL). Winners included: College Centerfire:
    1st – Kentucky Squad A 2nd – Texas A&M 3rd – Bethel Squad 1

College Rimfire:
    1st – Michigan State 2nd – Kentucky – Rimfire Squad A 3rd – Kentucky Rimfire Squad B

Junior Rimfire:
    1st - Arnold Red 2nd - Blue Grass Sportsmen’s League 3rd – William Blount Squad 1

Junior Centerfire:
    1st - McKenzie Cobras

Senior Rimfire:
    1st - Plateau Pistol Shooters Squad 2 2nd – McKenzie Crushers 3rd - Alabama Privateers

Senior Centerfire:
    1st – William Blount Squad 3 2nd - McKenzie Cazadores

High Overall Rimfire: Tanner Pond – Michigan State High Lady Rimfire: Katie Loida – Arnold Junior Shooters High Overall Centerfire: Zach Williams – Texas A&M High Lady Centerfire: Sarah Webster – Arnold Junior Shooters You can see full results on the SPP Match Results page.

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