SSSF Staff, Author at Scholastic Clay Target Program

Nationals Update 06/24/25

Written on June 24, 2025.

Kolar Tickets:

Must be received by 7/3/2025 at 816 Bakke Ave, Waterford WI 53185 or make arrangements with April at April@mysctp.com to bring them to Nationals.

Concurrent High School Awards:

Teams that would like to be included in the concurrent high school award, must have a letter submitted to the SCTP by July 1st. (We have extended this from June 1^st for this year only) Letters will not be accepted after July 1st.

High School Division (concurrent)

The High School division shall consist of athletes in the 9th-12th grades only. All senior division athletes on the team must attend the same High School, no exceptions! No Intermediate “bump ups” will be allowed for this division and “Team Scoring” will be utilized at the National Championships. A letter from the High School will be required as proof/verification that all senior division athletes on the team are from the same school.

Athletes participating for the “High School” division awards must have the following information filled in on their athlete SHOT profile pages and coaches must ensure that it is up to date:

• Athletes must have the High School they currently attend filled in on their SHOT profile page.

• Coaches must ensure that this information is current and accurate before attending the National
Championships.

• Any award won will be awarded and given to the “Team”, not the High School of the attending
athletes.

• A letter signed by the school principal or athletic director and the head coach of the team verifying all
senior division athletes on the team are from the same school is required. This letter must be sent to
and received by the SCTP National Office by June 1st each year the team wishes to compete in the
High School Division. Home schooled athletes must show a High School they “would have attended”
had they not been home schooled.

• Falsifying information and high school designation will be grounds for disqualification and suspension
from the program.

Scholarships, Support, and a Future Worth Aiming For

Written on June 13, 2025.

This past weekend at the 2025 Georgia SCTP State Championship, Georgia SCTP celebrated more than just scores — the Georgia SCTP celebrated futures. For the first time, Georgia SCTP awarded its own scholarships to three graduating seniors who began their journey in our Rookie Division and never looked back. These athletes exemplify the heart of SCTP: growth, commitment, leadership, and sportsmanship. Offering these inaugural scholarships was a proud and emotional milestone — one that’s been years in the making.

This exciting new chapter is a reminder that SCTP is about more than just competition. We’re not just training athletes for the shooting line — we’re investing in their futures long after they leave the field.

We were also honored to welcome Ray Stapleton, father of Seth Stapleton and founder of the Seth Stapleton Memorial Foundation, along with Coach Steve Lane, as they presented four scholarships through the Shoot for Seth Memorial Fund. Seth, a proud athlete on the Lake Oconee Shotgun Team, had a deep love for this sport and the SCTP community. Thanks to this lasting legacy, Seth will always be a part of SCTP. Now in its ninth year, the Shoot for Seth fundraiser has awarded over 300 scholarships totaling more than $300,000 to Georgia’s clay target athletes. Each February, the event brings together hundreds of shooters, supporters, and sponsors at Old Hudson Plantation — all united in preserving Seth’s memory by helping young athletes pursue their education and passion for the sport. It is a powerful reminder of the difference one life can make and the enduring strength of a community united by purpose.

The Sharon Weeks Memorial Scholarships, presented by the Low Country Annie Oakleys, were awarded to three outstanding young women. Named in honor of a beloved mentor and advocate, these scholarships reflect the Annie Oakleys’ mission to promote the growth of women in the shotgun sports while also supporting a wide range of community initiatives across Georgia and South Carolina. Their continued leadership and generosity are shaping futures across the region.

Scholarship recipient Alli Gray Everson shared:

“It was a huge honor to be a recipient of the Sharon Weeks, Shoot for Seth, and GA SCTP scholarships this weekend at the state shoot. With memorial funds like for Mrs. Sharon and Seth, there’s an extra special feeling knowing you were selected and can only hope to live up to those legacies. These scholarships will help me to achieve my educational and career goals! Thank you to the Georgia SCTP for allowing me the opportunity to be a competitive shooter from 5th grade all the way through my senior year. I will always love the shooting sports!”

Ryland Hyder, recipient of the inaugural GA SCTP scholarship, said:

“Being chosen to receive the GA SCTP inaugural Scholarship was a great honor! It will help me attend a college where I can continue competing while also allowing me to focus on my studies. GA SCTP has been a major part of my shooting career and without it I would not have had the opportunity to grow to love this sport!”

2025 Top Gun Challenge at SSSF Nationals

Written on June 10, 2025.

Multi-Discipline shooting sports athletes are preparing for SSSF Nationals next month. With bragging rights and great prizes up for grabs, who will be the next Top Gun Challenge Champion?!

Athletes competing in the Top Gun Challenge will shoot Trap, Skeet, Sporting Clays, Iron Sight Pistol (Rimfire or Centerfire), fastest rifle time, and 1911 with their scores from each event being compiled to calculate the winners.
1^st Prize wins a shotgun, a rifle, and a pistol
2nd Prize wins a shotgun
3^rd Prize wins a pistol
*If 25 or more athletes compete, we will add a 4^th prize
*If 35 or more athletes compete, we will add a 5^thprize

Please register for the Top Gun Challenge in the pistol building with SASP Staff before competing in your first scheduled event.

2025 SSSF Banquet Fundraiser

Written on April 24, 2025.

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Banquet tickets and Boone Bucks can also be purchased by texting SASP25WI to 76278.

2025 Nationals Pre-registration

Written on April 11, 2025.

2025 National’s Pre-Registration

1. Send a check (or include credit card info on form) for the proper amount of ALL squads and athletes to the Waterford WI address post marked no earlier than May 1st and no later than May 12th. Make checks payable to SCTP.

2. ALL Pre-Registration documents must be mailed – no drop offs allowed!

3. Money received is “Non-Refundable”. Pre-registration fees will not be returned to any athletes that do not attend the SCTP National Championships.

4. All squads must be “pre-built” on your team’s home page for the National Championships. Teams will be allowed to change athletes as they see fit later but all squads must be ready to populate the shooting schedule.

5. SCTP will populate the squad assignments based on the order they are received per the postage stamp placed on the envelope by USPS. PLEASE send by regular mail (or flat rate envelope) with NO signature required. Sending paperwork requiring a signature may delay your paperwork! We know most post offices won’t time stamp, that is fine.

6. A form will be available on the SSSF website that will require your information along with dates and times you would like your squads assigned. Please give us at least one ALTERNATE set of days in your selections in each discipline. You are not guaranteed your first request by not providing alternative options.

7. Teams will be able to view of their assigned time slots by May 25th, before regular registration opens on June 1st. Note: Completed form(s) must be sent in with payment either by credit card or by check, no payment sent in with forms will result in no squads entered for that team. These payments are “nonrefundable”!! If you pay for 15 athletes and only 12 show, the other 3 athletes’ fees are not returned. Please see the SCTP Handbook for additional information.

Completed form WITH payment must be mailed no sooner than May 1st, 2025, to:

SCTP Nationals Pre-Registration

C/O April Carr

816 Bakke Ave

Waterford, WI 53185

We look forward to seeing you all in Marengo, Ohio on July 9th – 19th, 2025!

Pre-Registration Form

2025 Spring Regionals Open

Written on April 4, 2025.

Spring is packed with Regional-level shoots for the SCTP and registration is now open!

SCTP Midwest Regional in Stockdale, IA: Shoot dates- April 25^th thru April 27^th
Registration is currently open

SCTP Green Bay Regional in Green Bay WI: Shoot dates- May 2^nd thru May 4^th
Registration is currently open

SCTP Cardinal Center Regional in Marengo, OH: Shoot dates- May 9^th -May 11^th
Registration will open on April 9^th

SCTP Sparta Regional in Sparta, IL: Shoot dates: May 17^th thru May 18^th
Registration will open on April 17^th.

SCTP Hires McCart as Southeast Programs Manager

Written on March 24, 2025.

The Scholastic Clay Target Program (SCTP) is happy to announce the hiring of Sylvia McCart as Programs Manager. Selected from a pool of thirty applicants, McCart will be covering the Southeast Region, helping grow both new and existing youth clay target teams.

“We are grateful to have Sylvia join us as the SE Programs Manager,” commented Wayne Rasmussen, SCTP National Director. “ She has a long history working with youth shooting teams and helping grow the SCTP.”

“I’m incredibly honored to take on this role,” stated McCart. “I look forward to serving the Southeast by continuing to grow a sport that has given so much to our youth, and supporting the athletes, families, and coaches who are its heart and soul. The future is bright for our youth in the clay target sports, and I am grateful to be a part of this exciting journey as we continue to inspire, support, and grow our next generation of clay target athletes.”

As Terri DeWitt steps down from this role, she is not leaving the Scholastic Clay Target Program. Terri remains the Coach of the SCTP National Team and is looking forward to having more time to focus working with our future Olympians.

SCTP Seeking Programs manager

Written on February 18, 2025.

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SCTP Names Anderson as Southwest DOD

Written on February 5, 2025.

The Scholastic Clay Target Program is happy to announce the hiring of Jason Anderson as its new Southwest Director of Development from a pool of 25 applicants for the position.

“We are excited to have Jason on staff full time,” commented SCTP National Director, Wayne Rasmussen. “His knowledge of and passion for youth shooting stood out during the interview process.”

“I am grateful to have the opportunity to continue serving SCTP athletes and coaches in a larger capacity,” commented Anderson. “I’m ready to get started and embrace the challenge in developing the Southwest region!”

Jason has served the youth development program for several years as a Regional Field Representative, Texas State Director, and local team head coach. His strong leadership and passion for growing the shooting sports will shine as he helps develop new teams and grows participation throughout the Southwestern states.

USA Shooting Spring Selection Match – International Trap

Written on February 1, 2025.

Traveling to West Palm Beach, SCTP International Team members Miranda Bernau, Lucy Myers, Olivia Krauss, Trey Greeson, Luke Johnson, Max Hatfield, Ryan Brown attended USA Shooting’s Spring Selection Match in hopes of earning their spot on the USA Shooting Junior National Team.

“This competition was a perfect storm of uncontrollables – strong winds, rain, chilling temperatures, poor visibility, technical issues, wildlife interruptions – we had it all,” said SCTP International Team Coach, Terri DeWitt. “But this is what we train for. And what I mean by that is training our mindset to accept and manage the uncontrollables. I’m so very proud of our athletes – they gave 100% effort, they didn’t quit, and they found ways to focus on the positive throughout it all when for sure it would’ve been much easier to just give up.”

Congratulations to the SCTP International Team’s newest USA Shooting Junior National Team members:

Other results:

Lucy Myers – Silver Medalist, Open Women

Max Hatfield – Bronze Medalist, Collegiate

Author: SSSF Staff