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Zanders Sporting Goods Remains a Platinum Sponsor for SCTP

ZandersZanders Sporting Goods agreed recently to maintain its Platinum level sponsorship of the Scholastic Clay Target Program. Zanders, located in Sparta, Illinois, is a wholesaler of firearms and other fine outdoor equipment. It is also the US importer of Nobel Sport Ammunition used by SCTP teams for the American disciplines as well as the international disciplines of the clay target sports.

“Zanders has been a longtime supporter of the SCTP and its teams,” said Michael Sutton, purchasing manager for Zanders. “We believe in what the SCTP does for the youth and the shooting sports and are very proud to be a part of their success.”

Tom Wondrash, SCTP’s national director, said, “Zanders has been with us for quite a while. They support our teams, athletes and coaches with great pricing on a variety of things. They also provide the Nobel Sport ammunition used at our Junior Olympic Development Camps held at the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colorado, twice a year, allowing us to keep the cost down for our attendees. We greatly value our relationship with Zanders and appreciate their continued support of the SCTP!”

If you are interested in donating to or sponsoring our nationally recognized youth development and shooting program, please contact SCTP National Director Tom Wondrash at twondrash@sssfonline.com.

Blaser USA to Partner With SCTP Again in 2017!

blazerBlaser USA, maker of fine shotguns like the F3 and now the F16, has agreed to support the Scholastic Clay Target Program yet again in 2017 as a Platinum member!

The new shotgun class

Passionate about perfection – The next generation of game and competition shotguns has arrived with the introduction of the new Blaser F16. Only through the restless pursuit of perfection is it possible to create a perfectly balanced over and under shotgun with the lowest-profile action on the market.

“Blaser USA is very proud to support SCTP and its youth program!” John “Mo” Parsons, Blaser USA’s Shotgun product manager, said. “Blaser USA believes in the SCTP’s mission, values and structure. They are in a positive and strong growth pattern, something we like to see and support in a youth program!”

Tom Wondrash, SCTP national director, said, “It’s a little overwhelming when we have great industry sponsors like Blaser USA supporting us at a very high level. They truly understand how important good youth programs are to the future of shooting sports. We couldn’t be more pleased with Blaser USA’s decision to continue its support of the SCTP!”

Are you or your company interested in supporting the largest competitive youth shooting program in the world? Then contact Tom Wondrash, SCTP National Director at twondrash@sssfonline.com

 

SCTP Announces Continued Sponsorship from SKB Shotguns

SKB-Shotguns-logoThe Scholastic Clay Target Program announces its continued support from SKB Shotguns out of Omaha, Nebraska.

SKB, known for its fine side-by-side, over/under and single-barrel competitive shotguns will once again support the SCTP as a Gold Level Sponsor for 2017. SKB offers a wide variety of quality firearms that fit the competitive shooter and hunter alike.

“We are pleased to support the SCTP and its national youth program,” Rob Johansen, owner and CEO of SKB Shotguns, said. “The SCTP gives back to its teams and coaches in many ways. We are extremely happy to be part of this quality program.”

Tom Wondrash, SCTP national director, said, “Rob Johansen and SKB have been a strong supporter of SCTP and our national youth program for years. They offer quality firearms at a good price for our youth shooters and are not only sponsors of our program, they are partners with us. We appreciate all of their continued support of youth shooting.”

Are you or your company interested in supporting the largest competitive youth shooting program in the world? Then contact Tom Wondrash, SCTP National Director at twondrash@sssfonline.com

Brenau University Athletics Proudly Launches Competitive Shooting Team

imageBrenau University, located in Gainesville, Georgia, proudly announces the formation of a competitive shooting team for the upcoming 2017-18 academic year.  Brenau Athletics is a member of the Appalachian Athletic Conference (beginning in 2017) and competes in the NAIA with roughly 200 female athletes spread over 13 varsity teams.  The competitive shooting team will compete in the SCTP, and both academic and athletic scholarships are available.

For more information on how to join this inaugural team, contact Athletic Director Mike Lochstampfor at mlochstampfor@brenau.edu or at 770-534-6231.

 Brenau University Facts

  • Women’s College with approximately 900 Students
  • Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS)
  • 130+ full-time and part-time faculty; 11:1 student-faculty ratio
  • Master’s, Bachelor’s, and Associate Degrees in more than 50 areas of study
  • Degrees in Nursing, Occupational Therapy, & Physical Therapy available
  • Average Undergraduate GPA Average — 3.17
  • 80% of students receive financial aid
  • 50 miles from Atlanta, Georgia
  • Eight national sororities represented on campus

Visit www.brenautigers.com for more details.

Introducing Jason Anderson, SCTP’s Newest Regional Field Representative

1579Jason Anderson was brought on in January as the SCTP’s newest Regional Field Representative and covers the “Lower Midwest” area that includes Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana, and Oklahoma.

Anderson is in his seventeenth year as a public educator in the great state of Texas and in his eighth year at Allen High School in Allen Texas. He is the Head Coach of the two-time SCTP High School National Champions Allen Eagles Competitive Shooting Team, the Allen Archery Team, and the Bass Fishing Team. At Allen ISD he also developed the Outdoor Adventures Program, which is in its sixth year.

Allen Eagles Assistant head coach Richard Scott commented, “Winning is great, but Jason does so much more for these kids than a school teacher is required to do. Above all else, he’s been a positive influence and role model to hundreds of athletes while instilling in them a lifelong respect and appreciation for shooting sports.”

Anderson graduated from Texas State University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Sports Science and a Minor in Health. He was honored by the Dallas Ecological Foundation as Educator of the Year in 2014. In 2015 he became an NRA training counselor, and he is also an NRA Coach Level 2. Anderson has served as Texas’ State Advisor to the Scholastic Clay Target Program for the past three years.

“I am honored and excited to continue to promote and support SCTP teams,” Anderson stated. “Supporting the SCTP coaches is key in our success.”

According to Carlton Nether, director of development for the Western U.S., “Jason brings a wealth of knowledge to our team. His dedication to youth sports in Texas is exactly what we need to continue our strong growth in the southern states.”

To contact Jason Anderson, email  janderson@sssfonline.com or call (830) 832-0944.

2017 SCTP Texas State Championships

Register now for the 2017 SCTP Texas State Championships to take place May 6-7, 2017, at the Ellis County Sportsman Club in Wasahachie, Texas.

100 Skeet, 100 Trap and 100 Sporting Clays

Individual, HOA, Squad and Team Awards will all be presented.

All events only cost $125, $35 for skeet and trap and $55 for sporting clays. Saturday night Skeet Doubles Challenge only $20.

SCTP members register through SCTP SHOT5 System.

For more information, click here.

For questions, contact Jason Anderson at janderson@sssfonline.com

 

 

New for 2017 SCTP State & Nationals Competition! SCTP “All State Team”

Attention all coaches, athletes and parents!

New for the 2017 shooting season will be the SCTP “All State Team”. This team will be comprised of athletes finishing in the top five positions at their respective state shoots in trap, skeet and sporting clays, male and female athletes combined and regardless of their team affiliation!

Those top five athletes (in each discipline) attending the SCTP National Championships being held in Marengo, Ohio, July 8-15, 2017, will have their scores count toward their “All State Team” score for that discipline. They will not shoot independantly of their team and squad, however, we will just use the scores shot at nationals for their “All State Team” score. Any ties will be shot off as a squad.

Special prizes will be issued for the top three states (athletes) by order of finish and will be presented at the awards ceremonies at the tournament. These will all be five-person squads.

If an athlete that finishes in the top five (at their state shoot) does not attend the national championships, we will then take the next competitor in line that will be attending nationals in July! That could be a 6th place state finisher, 7th place or so on down the line.

We will have more criteria posted on our website soon in the red tool bar under “SCTP” and then go to the “forms and handbook” section. If you have any other questions about this great opportunity for our athlete’s, please contact the directors of development, Chet Tuinstra or Carlton Nether, or contact National Director Tom Wondrash.

2017 Youth Tour: NSSA/NSCA – SCTP

SCTP-NSSA-NSCAThe 2017 shoot year is the inaugural year of the new NSSA/NSCA-SCTP program. Not only will the top SCTP shooters shooting NSSA and NSCA events be recognized at the end of the shoot year, but the NSSA/NSCA-SCTP Tour is being introduced to promote the new recognition program. SCTP participants will be able to compete for awards at these events, while also being able to experience the environment and excitement of the top skeet and sporting clays tournaments.

For more information about the 2017 Youth Tour, click here.

SCTP Teams Startup Program

Are you starting a new Scholastic Clay Target Program (SCTP) team or want to grow your existing club’s numbers? Then, register now for the SCTP Team Start Up Program. The Scholastic Shooting Sports Foundation (SSSF) has joined up with industry partners to provide essential guns and gear to the teams. The items are shipped through Zanders Sporting Goods in Sparta, Illinois.

The start-up package includes your selection of two shotguns, two gun cases, one shell catcher, 10 sets of eye and ear protection, 10 over/under shell pouches, 10 range bags with shoulder strap, deluxe gun cleaning kit and 10 cases of ammo. The retail value of this package is over $3,100.00!

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Register 10 new (or more) shooters this season.

Teams/Clubs will need to add 10 brand new shooters to last season’s team roster. If you lost shooters from last season’s roster due to graduation, etc., you will have to replace those first and then add a minimum of 10 new SCTP shooters. If a shooter was previously in the SCTP program, but dropped for a year or more, you may count them as a brand new shooter.

  • Raise $2500

Send the money to Scholastic Clay Target Program (SCTP) and we will contribute additional funds. SCTP will then purchase a start-up package on behalf of the club and also deposit $1500 into its MidwayUSA Foundation Team Endowment Account (*available only to the first 15 teams).

Exceptions:

If your team were to disband, we would expect that the shotguns be donated to another SCTP Team/Club in your state or forward them to the address listed below.

Click here for registration forms.

Send forms and payment to: SCTP-Team Startup Program 165 Bay Ridge Ln. Burlington, WI. 53105 Questions: awondrash@sssfonline.com

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