Dear Scholastic Clay Target Program and Scholastic Pistol Program Parents and Athletes, In partnership with the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF), the Scholastic Shooting Sports Foundation (SSSF) is conducting a survey of Scholastic Clay Target Program (SCTP) and Scholastic Pistol Program (SPP) parents and athletes. We invite you and the SCTP/SPP athletes in your household to answer several questions regarding your and your child's / children's involvement in the SCTP / SPP. Your response to this survey is very important to us, and it will greatly support the future of these programs by helping us to obtain sponsors and/or additional opportunities for participants and to provide meaningful statistics to recruit more teams. The survey will take approximately 5-10 minutes to complete and all eligible participants will be entered into a drawing for either at Beretta Neos pistol or a Tristar Alpha Field shotgun. With your participation in the survey we will continue to strengthen the Scholastic Clay Target Program and Scholastic Pistol Program! To start the survey, please choose the appropriate link below:
The 2014-2015 SPP Virtual match Series entries have been entered and reviewed. We want to say thank you to all the teams that participated. This year we wanted to be able to offer more teams the opportunity to receive endowment money for participating so we had the results calculated based on the Lewis class system of dividing the divisions into two groups. The following teams will be receiving endowment money into their team accounts:
Team
Totals
University of Florida
$ 3,250.00
Ozaukee Scholastic Shooting Sports
$ 4,000.00
Michigan State University
$ 2,750.00
VMI Pistol Team
$ 1,000.00
Lake Country Action Shooters
$ 3,750.00
McKenzie Scholastic Shooting Team
$ 1,750.00
Central Florida Rifle & Pistol Club
$ 2,750.00
WWCCA Straight Shooters
$ 1,000.00
Central Arizona Target Shooters
$ 1,000.00
Team Gotta
$ 1,250.00
SST of Traer
$ 1,000.00
Blue Grass Sportsmen's League
$ 750.00
YSSA Steel Smashers
$ 3,000.00
Venture Crew 401
$ 500.00
Colfax Sportsman's Club
$ 1,000.00
We had 173 team entries and over 430 individuals compete in the series this year. For a look at the scores, please visit our website www.sssfonline.org. If your team did not send in scores last year, please consider participating in the virtual match series this year. With the Lewis classing anyone can potentially win; you don’t have to be the fastest time. The new target year began September 1 so that means we are in a new Virtual Match Series and we are receiving scores for this year’s match. Don’t forget that we will be selecting a random drawing of $1,000 for those teams that submit their score sheets for matches they shoot in December. Congratulations everyone.
The Scholastic Shooting Sports Foundation (SSSF) is seeking three highly motivated individuals to assume the role of Regional Field Representative (RFR) for the Scholastic Clay Target Program (SCTP). The successful candidates will be responsible for recruiting, developing, motivating and supporting SCTP volunteer leadership within regional territory.The Scholastic Shooting Sports Foundation (SSSF), is a 501c (3) not-for-profit organization and is the national leader in youth development shooting sports programs. Using a combination of education and athletics our mission is to enhance the growth and personal development of student athletes throughout the nation through the shooting sports.
Through a variety of fun, team-based shooting events in both our Scholastic Clay Target Program (SCTP) and Scholastic Pistol Program (SPP), we provide student athletes aged elementary through college with a supportive environment where shooting sports serve as catalysts for teaching life lessons and skills that emphasize positive character traits and citizenship values. Throughout all training, practice and competitions, we instill in our participants a commitment to safe firearm handling, teamwork and leadership.Job Description Provide grassroots, locally-based team and program development and support in assigned territory by interacting with existing and prospective Scholastic Clay Target Program (SCTP) state advisors, coaches and adult volunteers to assist them in setting up new teams and growing teams already in the program. Cross promote other SSSF programs such as the Scholastic Pistol Program (SPP) when/where possible. Seek and develop leads and accurately represent SSSF programs to local shooting facilities, school systems, government organizations, and other youth organizations, providing them with information on the benefits of membership in SCTP/SPP. Recruit, develop, motivate and support State Advisors who represent the SCTP in states in assigned territory. Job Duties Serve as a knowledgeable ambassador for SSSF programs in assigned territory. Provide timely and accurate phone and email support for SCTP program volunteers in territory with current and factual program information. Assist state advisors, coaches & teams in the sign-up and registration process. Provide education, training and support on the SSSF’s SHOT registration and event management system. Teach and/or facilitate coach education schools in territory and outside of territory as needed. Work with local volunteers and through State Advisors to facilitate presentations to schools, shooting facilities, government organizations, and prospective teams to inform them about the SCTP. Setup, facilitate and/or assist with SCTP events in your territory and elsewhere as required, including Local, Regional, State and National events. Represent the Scholastic Clay Target Program at local, regional and national industry/sports shows. Participate in regional and national training sessions for Advisors and Coaches. Travel within your territory and to other venues around the country as needed. Pre-approved travel expenses will be reimbursed. Three Regions Available
Great Lakes Region (Minnesota, Iowa, Wisconsin, Illinois, Michigan, Indiana, Ohio)
Southeast Region (Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, South Carolina, Florida)
Northwest Region (Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming)
Positions report to SCTP Director of Development
Desired Qualifications
4+ years’ experience as a volunteer coach or State Advisor in youth shooting sports.
Proven ability to establish and develop high quality youth shooting sports programs.
Coach/instructor or Level I credentials from NRA, USAS, NSSA/NSCA or equivalent entity.
Experience organizing and conducting high quality shooting sports events.
Working knowledge of all SSSF programs.
Ability to travel within territory & to other parts of the country as needed.
Successful completion of annual background check.
Ability to communicate with and present to large groups.
Computer skills including familiarity with e-mail, social media and shooting event software.
NOTES:
3 openings.
Telecommuting is allowed.Additional Salary Information: Positions are part-time hourly (approximately 20 hours / week) with pay commensurate with experience and qualifications. To apply, send resume and cover letter to twondrash@sssfonline.com by 5:00PM CST January 7th.
Amanda Wondrash The Scholastic Shooting Sports Foundation (SSSF) is pleased to announce, effective immediately, all Scholastic Pistol Program (SPP) administrative duties will be assumed by Amanda Wondrash and April Carr. Wondrash and Carr are familiar faces with the SSSF and have been serving the Scholastic Clay Target Program (SCTP) in an administrative role since 2013.April Carr and family “With the changes that have taken place in SPP, we are looking forward to having Amanda and April join the SPP team and assisting us with the administrative duties," Tammy Mowry, SPP National Program director, said. "With their knowledge of the SCTP and SPP as well as the SHOT system, we know they are a tremendous addition and the coaches are in more than capable and friendly hands." Coaches needing assistance with tasks, such as registering their teams, completing paperwork, and navigating the SHOT system may contact Wondrash and Carr for help. All SPP team, coach and athlete registration paperwork previously sent to the SPP office in Pennsylvania must now be directed to the SCTP/SPP Administrative Office in Burlington, WI. 165 Bay Ridge Lane Burlington, WI 53105 Amanda Wondrash, Administrative Coordinator Phone: 262-206-4634 Email: awondrash@sssfonline.com April Carr, Administrative Assistant Phone: 262-716-9452 Email: acarr@sssfonline.com
Put down the socks and underwear, and show the competitive youth shooter or coach in your life that you support his or her passion for the sport with a Christmas gift from the SSSF store. At the online store, you’ll find SCTP and SPP gear, hats, clothing pins and patches, books and more. A few items to consider for gifts this Christmas.SCTP Collared Polo ShirtSCTP Collared Polo Shirt -- This shirt is the ideal gift for the SCTP shooter. The stylish shirt boasts a bright and colorful design with the SCTP logo. The Magic Dye design means no fading, and 100% polyester ensures longevity and comfort for regular wear. SPP Tactical Water Bottle -- These special SPP-engraved bottles will keep hot things hot and cold things cold! They will hold up to 750ml and are in flat matte black finish. The bottles are engraved with the SPP logo and are a great way for the SPP athlete to stay hydrated on the range.SPP Tactical Water BottleCoaches & Advisor’s Shirts – Available in several color options, these shirts make the perfect gift for state advisors, head coaches and assistant coaches. Stylish, yet durable, these shirts are designed with a fit that flatters in sizes ranging from small to 5x. Customization is available. Deluxe Shooting Gloves – Deluxe Shooting Gloves are a great gift for any shooter. Designed for comfort and maneuverability, these gloves are available in sizes from XS-3XL.Mesh Dual Leather Pad Shooting VestMesh Dual Leather Pad Shooting Vest – Boasting a stylish, yet functional design, the Mesh Dual Leather Pad Shooting Vest is the perfect gift for any shooter. The vest includes dual black leather shooting pads, a full mesh body, divided front shell pockets and a rear empty hull pouch. Comes with BA401 Insert – A – Pad. Deluxe Range Bag – Surprised your shooter with this handy Deluxe Range Bag, which holds up to 12 boxes of shells. The bag includes zippered front, back and side pockets and a hard bottom with foam insert sides and top. The main internal compartment measures 14"x 8". Overall external measurements are 17" x 8" x 9".Junior Shooting MagazineJunior Shooters Magazine – The Junior Shooters Magazine is the gift that keeps giving. A subscription includes one year (3 issues). Junior Shooters is dedicated to juniors of all ages and their parents; in all disciplines of shooting. SCTP members receive the subscription for $10! Check out these awesome items and many others at the SSSF Store. But don’t wait, place your order now to ensure delivery by Christmas.
If the holiday season is bringing out your generous side, then please consider one of two ways to support the Scholastic Clay Target Program (SCTP) and Scholastic Pistol Program (SPP) this season. #GivingTuesday The Scholastic Shooting Sports Foundation (SSSF) has joined many other nonprofit organizations in the fundraising campaign #GivingTuesday. #GivingTuesday is held each year on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving to jump start the holiday season and as a way to encourage people to give back to their communities and to the organizations and causes they believe in. “This is the first year the SSSF has participated in #GivingTuesday,” Ben Berka, SSSF president and executive director, said. “We encourage those of you who want to show support for our youth shooting sports programs to donate to the SCTP and the SPP on Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2015. Your donations help fund our programs, which enhance the growth and personal development of student athletes throughout the nation.” Those interested in donating to the SSSF may go to https://sssfonline.org/donate/ to view giving options and make a secure, online donation. The SSSF is a 501(c)(3) charitable organizations. Contributions are tax-deductible. AmazonSmile With the holiday shopping season upon us, many of you will no doubt be shopping on Amazon.com, the website where you can buy everything from books and music, to electronics, to automobile tires. Without spending another cent, you can support the SCTP and SPP with your Amazon purchases. When you log onto Amazon through a special link, smile.amazon.com, Amazon will donate a percentage of your purchase price to the SSSF -- at no extra cost to you. Use this special link to shop and support the SSSF!
Tammy Mowry The Scholastic Shooting Sports Foundation (SSSF) welcome Tammy Mowry and Rick Leach to their new positions with the Scholastic Pistol Program (SPP). Mowry is being promoted to the role of national director for the SPP and Leach is joining the SPP program staff as director of development. Ben Berka, SSSF president and executive director, said, “The passion and working knowledge Tammy and Rick bring to the Scholastic Pistol Program and our extended family of state advisers, volunteer coaches, athletes and partners will be a tremendous asset.” Mowry has served as SPP program manager since the program started in 2012 and has been instrumental in the creation and development of the program. Prior to joining SSSF, Mowry worked as sponsor coordinator with the Steel Challenge Shooting Association and held several leadership positions with the National Wild Turkey Federation. Mowry said, “Having been with the Scholastic Pistol Program since its inception in 2012, I’m looking forward to the opportunity and challenges that will be presented in continuing to grow the SPP and believe we have a great team in place to do this.”Rick Leach The new SPP director of development, Leach, is no stranger to the Scholastic Clay Target Program (SCTP) and SPP as he has been involved as a volunteer and coach with the SCTP since 2011 before starting a SPP program in 2012. Leach has been serving as the SPP volunteer state advisor in Wisconsin and has served a key role in growing Wisconsin into one of the largest SPP member-states in the country. Professionally, Leach comes from a 29-year law enforcement career, most recently as a sergeant with the Cedarburg Police Department since 2000. “I am truly honored for this opportunity to help the SSSF continue their great work and help grow their programs,” Leach said. “Our volunteer coaches and parent volunteers are making positive changes in the lives of the athletes they work with. I look forward to working with the athletes and coaches in the future.”
Dan Skelton shows off his new SKB IS300 semi-auto 12-gauge. Congratulations to Dan Skelton, winner of a new SKB IS300 semi-auto 12-gauge shotgun. Skelton’s email was selected in a random drawing after he participated in a survey on the economic impact of the Scholastic Clay Target Program and Scholastic Pistol Program National Championships, conducted last July. “I was so excited to get the email that I had won the SKB shotgun from filling out the economic impact survey after Nationals this year,” Skelton said. “What a great surprise! I know how important it is to give feedback and try to save the World Shooting Complex, and winning the gun was an exciting bonus.” Skelton’s sons, Nick and Jake, both shoot for Ozaukee Scholastic Sports (OSS) in southeast Wisconsin. They shoot all disciplines, including pistol, skeet, sporting clays and trap. Skelton, along with Carrie Scheel (club president) started OSS six years ago to support their sons who were interested in shooting. Skelton currently sits on the board as the vice president. “Nothing like this existed in our area and we wanted our local youth to have the opportunity to earn a varsity letter in shooting sports, giving them the chance to experience something outside of the usual high school athletics,” Skelton said. He said shooting sports has been a positive experience for his entire family. “It has given the boys valuable life lessons in determination, team work, goal-setting and allowed them to experience both team and individual success. We have met some wonderful people along the way who made a real impact on our kids; even inspiring our oldest son to become a police officer, as several of his coaches worked in the public service field and the military. Shooting sports will be a lifelong hobby that we can do together as a family and for that I will always be grateful.”
From September 11-13, the Scholastic Shooting Sports Foundation (SSSF) hosted their first ever Advisor Academy. Thirty-one key leaders from 14 states attended the meeting that focused on developing state and local level leadership, sharing best practices, and providing “grass roots” input to the Scholastic Clay Target Program (SCTP) and the Scholastic Pistol Program (SPP). “Volunteer coaches in the Scholastic Clay Target Program and Scholastic Pistol Program are the heart and soul of our organization,” said Ben Berka, President and Executive Director of the SSSF. “Advisor Academy is a great opportunity to grow and develop our state leaders who support coaches on a day-to-day basis and provide input from states back to our national leadership team.” On Saturday, a special presentation was given by Larry Potterfield, emphasizing the importance of the relationship between the Scholastic Shooting Sports Foundation and the Midway USA Foundation to continue to grow and strengthen the shooting sports. The Scholastic Shooting Sports Foundation would like to extend their thanks and appreciation to Larry and Brenda Potterfield and the Midway USA Foundation staff for hosting this first annual event and for their ongoing support of the SSSF and its programs.
On September 22, 2015, the Scholastic Shooting Sports Foundation donated more than $700,000 to the Midway USA Foundation. The donation was a result of endowment funding earned by Scholastic Clay Target and Scholastic Pistol Program teams via state, regional, and national championship events as well as team fundraising events conducted over the past several months. One hundred and three teams from 23 states benefited from the donation. So far in 2015, the SSSF has donated almost $975,000 benefiting 220 member-teams. In the past two years SSSF has donated more than $2.7 million to 329 member-team endowment accounts in 42 states.
The Scholastic Shooting Sports Foundation is a 501(c)(3) public charity dedicated to providing shooting-sports education and opportunities to school-age youths around the United States to encourage young athlete personal growth and development. Tax-ID number 20-8484121.
Dear Scholastic Clay Target Program and Scholastic Pistol Program Parents and Athletes, In partnership with the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF), the Scholastic Shooting Sports Foundation (SSSF) is conducting a survey of Scholastic Clay Target Program (SCTP) and Scholastic Pistol Program (SPP) parents and athletes. We invite you and the SCTP/SPP athletes in your household to answer several questions regarding your and your child's / children's involvement in the SCTP / SPP. Your response to this survey is 
very important to us, and it will greatly support the future of these programs by helping us to obtain sponsors and/or additional opportunities for participants and to provide meaningful statistics to recruit more teams. The survey will take approximately 5-10 minutes to complete and all eligible participants will be entered into a drawing for either at Beretta Neos pistol or a Tristar Alpha Field shotgun. With your participation in the survey we will continue to strengthen the Scholastic Clay Target Program and Scholastic Pistol Program! To start the survey, please choose the appropriate link below:
