ABOUT SCTP
ABOUT SCTP
a sport like no other
The SCTP’s mission is to help kids reach their highest potential in becoming the best athlete and young adults they can be. The SCTP is a youth development program, first and foremost and we do this through the shooting sports and competitive shooting.
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Resources to learn more
WHY SCTP?
We’ve put together an quick overview guide about why young athletes benefit from joining the SCTP.
Intelligence report
Read the 2016 NSSF Industry Intelligence Report featuring the Scholastic Clay Target Program (SCTP).
SCTP Quick Start Guide
Get started in the SCTP as an athlete or adult volunteer with this guide for new and prospective members.
In keeping with the SSSF’s mission to provide, promote and perpetuate opportunities for young athletes to safely and enjoyably participate in a high quality, team-based sports, each of the SCTP’s exciting disciplines are led by trained and dedicated adult coaches in a supportive environment and are focused on the safe handling and use of firearms.
Please refer to our Best Practices Manual as a resource guide for participating in the Scholastic Clay Target Program.
FAQs
It all starts with a person volunteering to serve as head coach, plus at least one student athlete. The head coach then goes to our website to register the team. The coach can register at this link.
The head coach must be at least 21 years, pass a background check, take an online coach’s course, and pay a small fee.
All school-age boys and girls in grades 12 and under with the physical, mental, and emotional maturity to participate in a team sport are eligible to participate in the SCTP. Each individual state is different regarding minimum age. Please see your state for that age limit. Collegiate shooters must be enrolled as a full-time student in college and are eligible through the shooting season of their 25th birthday.
Key points to consider
Endowment Account Funding
Insurance
The SSSF offers a $10,000,000 umbrella liability policy for its officially registered athletes at only $30 each per year for student athletes and $40 each for coaches.
Scholarships
Our annual Scholarship Program offers college scholarships to graduating seniors, with the help of our generous sponsors and donors. Since 2013, we have awarded over $938,500 in scholarship funds, benefiting over 1,100 student athletes!
Raffles
Coaching Materials
Online Scoring System
State-of-the-art online registration and scoring program allows coaches to manage team activities. Login to the SHOT system to register as a new team or coach. In most cases the head coach/team administrator will also coordinate registration for all members of their local team.
Gun Insurance
Discounts
Junior Olympic Development Camps
SCTP International Team
Coached by former Olympian, Terri DeWitt, the SCTP International Team slots are filled from the SCTP National Championships each year.
With Olympic Trials in mind, International Team members participate in training camps to prepare, both physically and mentally for success in the International Disciplines.
Trained Support Staff
Tournaments
Coach Classes
Industry Sponsors
Team / Coach Awards
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