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SCTP and Kolar Arms Announce Renewed Sponsorship

Written by SSSF Staff on February 12, 2018. Posted in SCTP Blog, SSSF News and Information.

The Scholastic Clay Target Program (SCTP) would like to recognize its continued sponsorship by Kolar Arms of Racine, WI. in support of the youth shooting sports! Kolar, a long time manufacturer of High quality shotguns stated that they would support the SCTP with a donation of one of their finest shotguns. The Kolar “Low Max” over/under. This firearm will be available in either a sporting/skeet model or a trap model. The donation estimated at roughly $12,000 will be in support of the SCTP and its nationally recognized youth shooting program. “Kolar is absolutely delighted to sponsor the SCTP and its youth shooting efforts with a fully American made shotgun!” Stated Jeff Mainland, CEO of Kolar Arms. “SCTP has demonstrated its ability to use a donation and support not only the source, but support its teams and program as well! This is something Kolar and all Industry sponsors appreciate.” “We appreciate the support and confidence that Kolar has placed in the SCTP!” Said Tom Wondrash, the SCTP National Director. “We are very grateful for the donation and look forward to a long lasting relationship with Kolar in support of our youth shooting teams across the country”. If you are interested in supporting youth shooting programs with a donation or sponsorship, please download the 2018 SCTP Media Guide or contact Tom Wondrash at twondrash@sssfonline.com

SCTP 2018 Virtual League Series

Written by SSSF Staff on February 12, 2018. Posted in Events, SCTP Blog, SSSF News and Information, Uncategorized.

Registration for the Scholastic Clay Target Program 2018 Virtual League Series is now open. The virtual league series is a fun, easy and FREE way to compete with other teams across the nation without leaving your home range! Competition opportunities are available in trap and skeet for youth of all ages! Who can participate? Any fully registered SCTP athlete in good standing may participate in the virtual league series. There will be two sets of leagues in 2018 based on age:

Grades 12 and under
Collegiate

When and where are the competitions? Each virtual series is a 150 target league that will run for 6 weeks (25 targets / week). Targets are shot at your home range or wherever it is most convenient for your team on a given week. Targets may be shot on any day of the week and scores must be recorded in the SHOT system that same week. Dates for the series are as follows:

Trap and skeet grades 12 and under Winter Virtual Series: February 19 to April 1
- Registration deadline is February 18
Trap and skeet collegiate Spring Virtual Series: April 2 to May 13
- Registration deadline is April 1
Trap and skeet grades 12 and under Spring Virtual Series: April 16 to May 27
- Registration deadline is April 15

How can my team participate? Teams and athletes must be fully registered with the Scholastic Clay Target Program and have their team setup in the SHOT system. After initial team registration, a coach must sign up their athletes for the Virtual League Series prior to the virtual league series registration deadlines noted above. To complete the series, athletes must shoot 25 targets each week and coaches must record those scores to the SHOT System that same week prior to midnight each Sunday in order to successfully complete the league. Athletes may shoot their virtual scores anytime during the week including regular practices but must declare the round to count towards the virtual series prior to shooting. Coaches must collect and retain the score sheets used for virtual league series scores. Late scores cannot be accepted and athletes missing a week or coaches not turning in a score on time will result in a score of zero for the week. Are there any prizes? Priorities for the virtual league series include having fun, encouraging camaraderie among teammates and providing exposure to a competition atmosphere. All SCTP teams with athletes who participate and have scores entered into SHOT for all six weeks will be entered into a random drawing for a Tristar setter over/under shotgun! This gun may be used as a team firearm or for team fundraising purposes. How do I register and enter scores for the virtual league? Once your team is fully registered with the SCTP, follow the directions in our download to see how to register athletes and enter scores each week. If you have any questions at all, please feel free to contact anyone of us at the SCTP!

SCTP Welcomes New Sponsor – Aguila Ammunition

Written by SSSF Staff on February 8, 2018. Posted in SCTP Blog, SSSF News and Information, Uncategorized.

The Scholastic Clay Target Program would like to welcome Aguila Ammunition to its lengthy list of supporters for the 2018 competitive shooting year!

Aguila shotgun shells are redefining the genre. Aguila’s extensive shotshell line has something for everyone – whether the application is hunting, competition, clays, or home defense – from .410 to 12 Gauge and everything in between. Just ask Dave Miller, Guinness world record holder and Aguila Ammunition user! “Aguila Ammunition is proud to partner with the SCTP and support its mission of providing team shooting opportunities for young athletes,” says Kristi Drawe, Director of Marketing for Aguila Ammunition. “We’re looking forward to being a part of this year’s National Championships and introducing young shooters to the Aguila brand.” “The SCTP is very excited to onboard quality ammunition manufacturers like Aguila!” Said Tom Wondrash, SCTP’s National Director. “Aguila will help us handle the growing need for ammunition and special pricing to all of our SCTP Teams and families across the country!” Look for Aguila at this year’s national championships being held July 14^th – 21^st at the Cardinal Shooting Center in Marengo, Ohio! Are you or your company interested in being part of or supporting the largest competitive youth shooting program in the world? Then download the 2018 media guide or contact Tom Wondrash, SCTP National Director at twondrash@sssfonline.com

Become a Sponsor in 2018!

Written by SSSF Staff on January 23, 2018. Posted in SCTP Blog, SPP Blog, SSSF News and Information, Uncategorized.

To reach the nation’s largest audience of scholastic shooting sports teams, schools, coaches, and athletes, consider one of our many sponsorship opportunities! Advertising with us gets your brand in front of thousands of shooting sports and outdoor oriented families ready to buy! Packages and options include exposure in our Range Time e-newsletter, through social media, in event programs, through e-blasts and on the ground at our national championships, plus our annual e-magazine, Inside SSSF. See all of our sponsorship options and download our 2018 Media Guides.

Over $400,000 to SCTP & SASP Teams Through Vision 20/20

Written by SSSF Staff on January 4, 2018. Posted in SCTP Blog, SPP Blog, SSSF News and Information, Uncategorized.

The 2017 Vision 20/20 campaign is in the books and has raised the bar for Scholastic Clay Target Program (SCTP) and Scholastic Action Shooting Program (SASP) local team fundraising efforts. Participating teams raised a total of $134,706 from October through December for the 2017 campaign. Through these fundraising efforts, participating teams receive a total of $59,241 in cash grants from the Scholastic Shooting Sports Foundation and a MidwayUSA Foundation team endowment account benefit of $353,697! Total SCTP and SASP team benefit for the 2017 campaign is $412,938! "Our teams worked hard and were creative on this campaign to generate donations and at the same time promote awareness about the positive benefits of youth shooting sports in their community," said Ben Berka, President and Executive Director of the Scholastic Shooting Sports Foundation. "One team sent in $10,000 generated from a simple tip-jar at their host gun club! Another small-town team solicited only local businesses and received over $7,500 in donations with the average donation being $345! Others did email solicitation campaigns and social media efforts to reach team supporters near and far." Vision 20/20 provides local SCTP and SASP teams with a way to raise funds locally and provides cash needs for today through an SSSF cash grant in January 2018 and funding needs for perpetuity via donations to SCTP and SASP team endowment accounts at the MidwayUSA Foundation. For every ten dollars received by the team, the team receives a cash grant of $5 and up to $25 to their team endowment account through generous match funding. The donations and matching funds from SSSF to MidwayUSA Foundation Team Endowment Accounts established to benefit SCTP and SASP member-teams are made possible, in part, by grants to the SSSF from the Tulsa Community Foundation Youth Shooting Fund established and funded by the generosity of Larry and Brenda Potterfield. "The generous match funding and the perpetuity of an endowed account was a real driver for local team success in this campaign," Berka said. "There are not very many community sports teams who can knock on a potential donor's door and offer match funding for their donation AND guarantee that their donation will be used to support the team FOREVER via an endowed account. Our partnership with the MidwayUSA Foundation helps our SCTP and SASP teams do just that!" The Team Endowment Program at the MidwayUSA Foundation gives a community the ability to financially support a competitive youth shooting sports program at the high school and college level. The team can then request a grant of up to 5% of their endowment account balance once each year, in either June or December, to pay for team expenses. There are no fees associated with a MidwayUSA Foundation Team Endowment. About Vision 20/20 The SSSF's Vision 20/20 campaign is a multi-year fundraising effort started in 2016 with the goal to grow national youth participation in the Scholastic Clay Target Program and Scholastic Action Shooting Program to over 20,000 student athletes annually by the year 2020. In partnership with industry partners, civic organizations, member teams and donors the SSSF will provide the opportunity and funding for more students to join existing shooting teams and create new teams where none exist today. Please watch www.sssfonline.org/vision2020 for more information on the upcoming 2018 campaign.

2016-2017 SASP Virtual Match Results

Written by SSSF Staff on December 27, 2017. Posted in SPP Blog, SSSF News and Information, Uncategorized.

Congratulations to the winning teams that participated in the Scholastic Action Shooting Program (SASP) 2016-2017 season virtual matches. The SASP Virtual Match series is a great way for your team to compete against other teams without having to travel. Matches are shot and recorded at your team’s home range and scores are submitted to the SASP National office where your team competes with others from around the country! A total of $12,300.00 of team endowment funding has been deposited into the following teams MidwayUSA Foundation team endowment accounts.

CENTRAL FLORIDA RIFLE & PISTOL CLUB SPP TEAM	$2,200.00
CREW 401 PINE TREE COUNCIL BSA	$1,800.00
GASTON YOUNG GUNS HIGH SCHOOL SHOOTING TEAM	$1,300.00
TEAM GOTTA	$1,100.00
TEAM LOCO MOTION	$1,000.00
PISTOL PRODIGIES	$1,000.00
BLUEGRASS SPORTSMEN'S LEAGUE STEEL CATS	$700.00
YOUTH SHOOTING SPORTS ASSOCIATION	$700.00
SHERMAN HILLS STRAIGHT SHOOTERS	$600.00
WILLIAMSON COUNTY 4H SHOOTING SPORTS	$600.00
JUNIOR SPARTANS SASP	$600.00
WWCCA STRAIGHT SHOOTERS	$400.00
MICHIGAN STATE SHOOTING SPORTS CLUB	$300.00

Scores were ranked using a “Louis Class” scoring system with an A class and a B class. All teams, regardless of match times had a chance to build their MidwayUSA Foundation team endowment accounts to support their teams well into the future. More information on the 2017-2018 virtual match series will be coming soon. Contact SASP national director, Rick Leach for more information.

Support SSSF This Holiday Season!

Written by SSSF Staff on November 17, 2017. Posted in SCTP Blog, SPP Blog, SSSF News and Information, Uncategorized.

Shop for everyone on your gift list this holiday at smile.amazon.com/ch/20-8484121 and support the Scholastic Clay Target Program and Scholastic Action Shooting Program! When you checkout on Amazon through our special link, AmazonSmile Foundation will donate 0.5% of the price of eligible purchases to the Scholastic Shooting Sports Foundation. Shop online and support youth in the shooting sports! It's THAT easy!

Vision 20/20 Campaign Runs Through December

Written by SSSF Staff on October 11, 2017. Posted in SCTP Blog, SPP Blog, SSSF News and Information, Uncategorized.

In 2016 the Scholastic Shooting Sports Foundation launched a campaign entitled, “VISION 20/20” with the goal to grow national

participation in the Scholastic Clay Target Program (SCTP) and Scholastic Action Shooting Program (SASP) to over 20,000 student athletes annually by the year 2020. In partnership with industry partners, civic organizations, member teams and DONORS like you the SSSF will provide the opportunity and funding for more students to join existing shooting teams and create new teams where none exist today. By introducing more student athletes to the world of clay target and action shooting, we will also ensure the protection of the Second Amendment for generations to come! Donors have the choice to support a local Scholastic Clay Target Program / Scholastic Action Shooting Program team and/or the national efforts of the Scholastic Shooting Sports Foundation to start SCTP and SASP teams where none exist today. For a limited time, donations to your favorite team will be matched 4:1 and donations to the SSSF's national efforts will be matched 2:1! All donations are tax deductible. Donations directed to teams support local SCTP and SASP teams in two ways:

Cash grants provided by Scholastic Shooting Sports Foundation for the upcoming season.
Growth of the team's endowment account held at the MidwayUSA Foundation to support the team needs of the future, forever! Generous match funding is available to participating teams as well as a grand prize of $10,000 team endowment funds for the top fundraising team!

All SCTP and SASP teams are being invited to participate by engaging in team-centric fundraising activities in support of Vision 20/20. Donations directed to the Scholastic Shooting Sports Foundation will be 100% dedicated to the SSSF's operational endowment account to support the needs of the Foundation FOREVER! Generous match funding will be provided through the Vision 20/20 campaign to maximize all donations directed to the SSSF. This years campaign runs through December 31, 2017 and donations can be made securely online or mailed to the Scholastic Shooting Sports Foundation headquarters using the provided form. Match funding is made possible because of the generous donations from Larry and Brenda Potterfield. For complete details on the campaign or to make a donation, please visit www.sssfonline.org/vision2020.

State Leaders Gather for 3rd Annual SSSF Advisor Academy

Written by SSSF Staff on September 27, 2017. Posted in SCTP Blog, SPP Blog, SSSF News and Information, Uncategorized.

The Scholastic Shooting Sports Foundation (SSSF) hosted its third annual Advisor Academy September 23-24, 2017, in Milwaukee, WI. Fifty-one key leaders from 19 states attended the two-day meeting 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 Action Shooting Program (SASP). "It was inspiring to see how dedicated SSSF is to youth shooting and I’m proud to be involved in this year’s academy, said Steve McClure, Shooting Sports Coordinator with the Arizona Game and Fish Department. "I left with some great take aways about our SCTP program and look forward to what comes next." “State advisors are the key leaders with our volunteer coaches all across the country,” said Ben Berka, president and executive director of the SSSF. “Advisor Academy is a perennial opportunity for our state and national leaders to gather in order to evaluate our progress and continue setting our course to put more youth into organized and safe shooting sports programs across the country.” In addition to SSSF, SCTP and SASP national staff and state leaders, this year's Advisor Academy featured guest presentations from Friends of the NRA, MidwayUSA Foundation, the National Rifle Association (NRA), Positive Coaching Alliance and Sportsman's Insurance Agency during the general session.

Register Now for 2017 SASP Ohio Fall Regional Match

Written by SSSF Staff on September 11, 2017. Posted in SPP Blog, SSSF News and Information, Uncategorized.

Join us for the 2017 SASP Ohio Regional match on Saturday and Sunday, October 28-29 at the Cardinal Shooting Center. The match will be held concurrently with the 2017 SCTP College Nationals. Match Time: 9:00 AM Saturday and Sunday (Rain or Shine) Location: Cardinal Shooting Center, 616 St. Rte. 61, Marengo, OH 43334 (419) 253-0800 General Information All teams must be currently registered with the Scholastic Action Shooting Program for the 2018 season which began September 1st. See complete details on how to register for the 2018 season. Match Fee: $35 Times: 8:00 am check in begins 8:40 am shooters meeting, safety briefing 9:00 am match begins 9:00am and 1:00PM shooting times, awards to follow the competition. MidwayUSA Foundation team endowment funds for winning squads 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. Athletes may register for both iron and optic rifles and Rimfire or Centerfire Pistol and 1911 as an additional pistol. For additional information contact Rick Leach at rleach@sssfonline.com or 262-894-4284 Hosted by Ohio SASP

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