SSSF Staff, Author at Scholastic Clay Target Program

Scholastic Shooting Sports Foundation Seeks IT Developer

Written on January 24, 2017.

The Scholastic Shooting Sports Foundation (SSSF), the nation’s leader in youth development shooting sports programs, is seeking a part-time IT programmer as an independent contractor (IC) resource to assist in the creation of the next version of SSSF-proprietary Shooting Organizational Technology (SHOT) software. Successful applicant must be well-educated and experienced in ASP.NET programming and SQL Server administrative practices and functionality. For more information, read the complete Request for Proposal at www.sssfonline.org.

High School Seniors: Apply for NSSA-NSCA Scholarships

Written on January 23, 2017.

High school seniors, apply now for National Sporting Clays Association (NSSA) and National Skeet Shooting Association (NSCA) scholarship money. NSSA-NSCA has increased the number of scholarships being awarded to graduating seniors in 2017, and it’s doubled the amount of money to fund the scholarship program. Each organization will award four $2,500 scholarships for a total of eight recipients.

Applicants for the 2017 scholarships must be 2017 high school graduates with plans to enter a four-year college program by this fall. They must also be active participants in NSSA or NSCA.

The application process will also occur earlier for the 2017 program. The application deadline is March 1, 2017, which will allow the NSSA-NSCA to determine winners in time for presentations by school year-end and to help recipients make financial plans for their college education. Click here for applications.

Conservation Career Fair and Shooting Sports Clinic – February 18, Minneapolis, MN

Written on January 19, 2017.

Register now to attend the Conservation Career Fair and Shooting Sports Clinic taking place at Pheasant Fest on February 18th from 9:00AM to Noon at the Minneapolis Convention Center. All registered coaches and youth will be receive free admission to Pheasant Fest.

Pre-registration by February 1st is required! Register now!

This year’s keynote speaker will be professional shooter Steve Gould of Long Prarie, MN. Steve will inspire you to be intentional about your future by creating a vision, getting focused and pulling the trigger!

Scholastic Clay Target Program (SCTP) national staff members are also included in the lineup of presentations and SCTP will also have a booth at Pheasant Fest for folks to drop by.

Attend our presentation and/or stop by the booth to learn more about the SCTP in 2017, new competition and fundraising opportunities plus MidwayUSA Foundation Team Endowment opportunities through the SCTP.

As a bonus, Pheasants Forever will be providing a $1,000 donation to your MidwayUSA Foundation Team Endowment account when you sign up for a MidwayUSA Foundation fundraising item at the show!

Pre-registration by February 1st is required! Register now!

MidwayUSA Foundation Matching Program 2017 Fundraising

Written on January 18, 2017.

All year the MidwayUSA Foundation will match donations, 2:1! The match for donations generated using the MidwayUSA Foundation’s FREE fundraising items is structured slightly different. All funds will be matched, but the size of the match is determined by the contribution made to a MidwayUSA Foundation Endowment.

After you’ve received your free item(s) and conducted your fundraiser, please complete the check donation form that corresponds with the item(s) to donate funds to your endowment. If this donation meets or exceeds the recommended donation for that item, you’ll receive a 2:1 match! Contribute less than the recommended donation and still receive a 1:1 match! The recommended donation amounts are listed with each item on our fundraising page.

The MidwayUSA Foundation wants to reward teams for growing their endowment, but the foundation also knows teams have expenses, today. Choose what works best for your team or program. Many items are available to use for fundraising and more are coming. Check out the fundraising page to see what your shooting program can use. For more on the Fundraising Matching Program, download this flyer or email fundraise@midwayusafoundation.org.

SSSF Donates Over $1.4M to MidwayUSA Foundation Team Endowment Accounts

Written on January 18, 2017.

The Scholastic Shooting Sports Foundation (SSSF) recently donated $98,500 to Team Endowment Accounts at the MidwayUSA Foundation to complete all 2016 donations. Last year the SSSF donated over $1.4 million to benefit 244 teams participating in the Scholastic Clay Target Program (SCTP) and Scholastic Action Shooting Program (SASP) across 35 different states.

The SSSF plans to donate over $1.5 million in 2017 to participating SCTP and SASP Team Endowment accounts at the MidwayUSA Foundation.

The SSSF provides SCTP and SASP member-teams the opportunity to earn MidwayUSA Foundation Team Endowment Account funds through placements in SSSF-sponsored competitions and by participating in SCTP and SASP fundraising activities benefiting local shooting sports communities. Please contact the SSSF for more information on how your shooting team can participate in 2017.

The donations 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 Team Endowment Account Program at the MidwayUSA Foundation gives a community the ability to financially support a competitive youth shooting sports program or financially assist in the start-up of a new youth shooting sports program. The team can then request a grant of up to 5% of their endowment account balance once each year, in either December or June, to pay for team expenses. There are no fees associated with a MidwayUSA Foundation Team Endowment Account.

About MidwayUSA Foundation

The MidwayUSA Foundation is a 501(c)(3) public charity working to sustain the shooting sports industry by providing long-term funding to youth shooting teams. Every donation made is 100% tax deductible and supports the mission to help communities and organizations raise funds to support their youth shooting team.

For more information about the MidwayUSA Foundation, Inc., please visit www.midwayusafoundation.org or call 1-877-375-4570.

Stop by SCTP Booth at Fishing & Hunting Expo For Chance to Win Gun

Written on January 4, 2017.

Register for the chance to win a Tristar Setter over/under shotgun when you visit the Scholastic Clay Target Program (SCTP) booth at the Fishing & Hunting Expo on Jan. 7-8, 2017, at the SNHU Arena in Manchester, New Hampshire.

Those who visit the booth will also learn more about the SCTP, where to find an area team, how to start a team, about competition opportunities, fundraising and MidwayUSA Foundation team endowment opportunities through the SCTP.

Visit www.rockinghamexpo.com/ for more info on the expo.

Check Out “Inside SSSF” Newsletter for a 2016 Year in Review

Written on January 3, 2017.

The Scholastic Shooting Sports Foundation is excited to release its 2016 year in review digital newsletter, Inside SSSF!

Inside you’ll find stories and exciting images highlighting SCTP, SASP and SSSF events, programs and happenings in 2016.

You’ll read about the Vision 20/20 Campaign, get a recap on the 2016 Nationals and SCTP International Championships, learn about the 2016 scholarship and gun winners, find out 2016 program stats and much, much more!

“We want to thank everyone who participated in and generously contributed to our programs this year,” SSSF President and Executive Director Ben Berka, said. “We wish you all a happy and prosperous 2017!!”

Read the 2016 edition of Inside SSSF online now.

Coaches Earn Credentials During the Wisconsin NRA Level 1 Coaches Class

Written on February 10, 2016.

Nineteen coaches earned their NRA coaching credentials during the National Rifle Association’s (NRA) Level 1 Coaches Class hosted by the Daniel Boone Conservation League in Wisconsin on February 6-7, 2016. The Shooting Coach Program is a cooperative effort of the NRA, USA Shooting, and the Civilian Marksmanship Program. The NRA Level 1 Pistol Coaches Class now includes action shooting as one of the disciplines. The Scholastic Action Shooting Program (SASP) is the model for action shooting.

The additional coaches were needed to address the huge growth several of the Wisconsin teams have experienced since last year. One team actually has grown from 15 last year to 50 this year and that growth was seen even before the new rifle program was announced. Congratulations new coaches and good luck on a successful season with your athletes.

The next pistol coaches’ class on the schedule is in Plymouth, Michigan, April 2 & 3, 2016. Are you looking to host a coaches’ class in your area? Contact SASP Director of Development Rick Leach at rleach@sssfonline.com.

Two Ways to Support the Scholastic Clay Target Program and Scholastic Pistol Program This Holiday Season

Written on November 25, 2015.

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!

Changes To 2015-2016 SPP And SCTP Handbooks

Written on October 8, 2015.

As well all well know, with growth and development often comes change…and the SSSF is not exempt from that process. So along with the new year of competition, there are several new items to review in both the official SPP and the SCTP handbooks.

Tammy Mowry, program director of the SPP, mentions that there are some “big” changes to make note of in the updated 2015-2016 SPP document. Some of the highlights include updates in the section on “Grouping Athletes -Divisions” (look for the details about categories) as well as in “Team Definitions” (don’t miss the updated range commands). To read more and get caught up on all the new items, be sure to check out the update SPP handbook, here.

Tom Wondrash, national director of the SCTP, shares that there are too many changes to post each and every one. And he encourages everyone to dig in and and read the updated 2015-2016 handbook, paying special attention to the red text, which shows where recent changes have been made. To read more and get caught up on all the new SCTP items, be sure to check out the updated SCTP Handbook here.

Author: SSSF Staff