Taking Aim at the Future: Youth Embrace Olympic-Style Trap Shooting

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At the 2025 SCTP National Championships, alongside the Cardinal Shooting Center and White Flyer targets, we hosted an open event for all to try International Trap. A resounding success, the SCTP was thrilled to welcome 364 athletes who stepped up to try Olympic-style International trap shooting, many for the very first time. Your enthusiasm, curiosity, and willingness to take on a new challenge truly energized the event. 

International trap also called bunker trap is fast-paced, demanding, and incredibly rewarding—and seeing so many young athletes embrace it with open arms shows just how bright the future of this sport can be. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to compete at the next level, there’s never been a better time to get involved. 

Take Your Passion Further 

We encourage you to explore the SCTP International Team. This team is a group of youth athletes selected from the SCTP International National Championships who compete in the Olympic disciplines of International Skeet and Bunker Trap. This team offers year-round training, elite coaching from former Olympians, and opportunities to compete at the national level through USA Shooting events.  It is a perfect opportunity for athletes looking to elevate their game. 

Additional organizations offering international discipline instruction and competitive opportunities include: 

Even if your state doesn’t yet have a full bunker field, JO matches can still be held using a wobble trap on a standard American trap field—an easy way to introduce more athletes to international disciplines. We’ve included more details in the link at USA Shooting website on how to set up a wobble machine for training and hosting State Junior Olympics. 

Interested in building your own bunker or wobble mini bunker? 

Get Involved in Your Area 

  • Start or join an international trap program at your local club. 
  • Compete in up coming USA Shooting – Events. 
  • Compete in your state’s Junior Olympic (JO) events – Stay tuned from USA Shooting for 2026 events
  • Host a JO match in your state. If one doesn’t exist, now’s the perfect time to create it! Reach out to Ashley.MacAllister@usashooting.org, USA Shooting’s Manager of Competitions, to learn how. 

And don’t forget: 
📅 The 2026 SCTP National Championships will feature international events from July 7–10, 2026—mark your calendars! 

Thank you once again for making this event such a success. Your energy and excitement are what drive the growth of this incredible sport. 

We can’t wait to see where your international trap journey takes you! 

— 
The SCTP International Team 

2025 SCTP Kolar Raffle Winner

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Winner of the Kolar Max Lite Over\Under is Miguel Garcia from Texas!

Each of the following top ticket selling teams will receive a Tristar shotgun:

Nutmeg Clay Crushers
J.C. 4-H Patriot Shooters
Sullivan Cty Shooting Sports Team
Western Mass Clay Crushers
Forbush Hunter Safety

SCTP Announces 2025 International Team

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After a fierce two-day shoot and a nail-biting final, the new SCTP International Team has been established!

Eligibility requirements:

– Minimum qualification score of 90×125

– Athletes must not currently be, nor have been, on a USA Shooting Junior National Team, Junior Development Team, or National Team

Thank you to our sponsors! Winchester supplies seven flats of International ammunition to each athlete and Ultimate Shooting Accessories donates our Team vests.

2025 SCTP International Skeet Team

Kaela Hinze

Zach Hinze

Matt Peterson

Cameron Roberts

Aidan Tucker

2025 SCTP International Trap Team

Kinsey Duzan

Evelynn Erhardt

Addison Strausser

Abby Tower

Dalton Berry

Vaughan Chamblin

Ethan Hemsath

Ben Rook

2025 National Championships Daily Update: July 18th

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Presented by RUGER & SCHEELS

General Announcements:
Venue Map
Digital Nationals Program Book
Purchase National Raffle Tickets
Make-A-Break Field Locations
IMPORTANT Trailer Parking

Nationals gear has been restocked! Grab your SCTP and SASP apparel at the store located at vendor building B11 (vendor building 2, last store front)

Note: all state feather flags will be packed away at 2pm on Saturday.

For camper pumping, call 419-947-3121. Last pumping on Friday, the 18th.Feel free to sign up for updates by texting “SSSFnationals“to 877-617-6454.

* If you unsubscribed at any point from last year’s texts, you will need to text “UNSTOP“ to the same number to give us permission to text you again!

SCTP Schedule of Events
8:00am 1st 100 of the Friday/Saturday Trap Singles Rotation Open Skeet Doubles
7:30am – 4:00pm Check-In and Registration Open
9:00amSporting Clays Charity Shoot Open – 100 Targets- Friday OR Saturday
9:00am – 4:00pm College Day at the Hitters Building
11:00am – 4:30pm Games-Stores open
~6:00pm Skeet, Sporting, Super Sporting Clays, Handicap Trap, Trap Doubles, and 5 Stand Shoot Offs followed by Awards at Grandstands
Practice Information
SASP Action Events
8:00am – 6:00pm Practice bays available
8:00am – 5:00pm Check-In & Registration – Pistol Building near range bays
9:00am Morning Schedule Slots Begin
10:00am Team RUGER Demo – Range 1
12:00pm Ruger Beat the Pro Competition
1:00pm Bucket Raffle drawn after Safety Brief, Afternoon Schedule Slots Begin
3:00pm Team RUGER Demo – Range 1
~7:00pm Rifle Awards – Banquet Hall, National Raffle Tickets Drawn

2025 National Championships Daily Update: July 17th

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Presented by Browning & Beretta

General Announcements:
Venue Map
Digital Nationals Program Book
Purchase National Raffle Tickets
Make-A-Break Field Locations
IMPORTANT Trailer Parking

For camper pumping, call 419-947-3121. Last pumping on Friday, the 18th.

Feel free to sign up for updates by texting “SSSFnationals“to 877-617-6454.
* If you unsubscribed at any point from last year’s texts, you will need to text “UNSTOP“ to the same number to give us permission to text you again!

SCTP Schedule of Events
8:00am 2nd 100 of Wednesday/Thursday Skeet,Trap Doubles, Singles, Handicap, Sporting Clays, Super Sporting Clays
Squadded Make-A-Break –must be squadded in SHOT

7:30am – 5:00pm Check-In and Registration Open / Sporting Clays & Trap Practice Open

9:00am 5-stand Charity Shoot Open – 100 Targets- Wednesday OR Thursday

11:00am – 5:00pm Games-Stores open

5:30pm Pizza Party at CEB Pavilion

6:00pm Make-A-Break Team Shootoffs
Practice Information
SASP Action Events
8:00am – 6:00pm Practice bays available

8:00am – 5:00pm Check-In & Registration – Pistol Building near range bays

9:00am Morning Schedule Slots Begin

10:00am Team Beretta Demo – Range 1

12:00pm Beretta Beat the Pro Competition

1:00pm Afternoon Schedule Slots Begin

3:00 Team Beretta Demo – Range 1

2025 National Championships Daily Update: July 15th

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Presented by GLOCK and Fiocchi

General Announcements:
Venue Map
Digital Nationals Program Book
Purchase National Raffle Tickets
Make-A-Break Field Location
IMPORTANT Trailer Parking

Did you know that the SCTP is the pipeline to the USA Shooting Team?Come try Olympic/International Trap this evening from 6PM – 8PM. (Weather Permitting) The bunkers (2 & 3) are located on the west end of the Skeet fields.We will have experienced instructors to walk you through the basics. Meet with the SCTP International Team Coach Terri Wentzel who is an Olympian. (Once an Olympian, always an Olympian)

For camper pumping, call 419-947-3121. Last pumping on Friday, the 18th.Feel free to sign up for updates by texting “SSSFnationals“to 877-617-6454.
* If you unsubscribed at any point from last year’s texts, you will need to text “UNSTOP“ to the same number to give us permission to text you again!

SCTP Schedule of Events
8:00am 2nd 100 of Mon/Tues Skeet,Trap Singles, Doubles, Handicap, Sporting Clays, Super Sporting Clays
Squadded Make-A-Break –must be squadded in SHOT
7:30am – 5:00pm Check-In and Registration / Sporting Clays & Trap Practice Open
11:00am – 5:00pm Games-Stores open
6:00pm Open Bunker Trap Demo
Practice Information
SASP Action Events
8:00am – 6:00pm Practice bays available
8:00am – 5:00pm Check-In & Registration – Pistol Building near range bays
9:00am Morning Schedule Slots Begin
10:00am Team GLOCK Demo – Range 1
10:00am – 6:00pm MidwayUSA Foundation Action Shooting Fundraiser
12:00pm Glock Beat the Pro Competition
1:00pm Afternoon Schedule Slots Begin
3:00pm Team GLOCK Demo – Range 1

Open International Trap Demo

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Want to travel the world? Want to be an Olympian?

Did you know that the SCTP is the pipeline to the USA Shooting Team?

Don’t know where to start?

Come try Olympic/International Trap Monday and Tuesday evening from 6PM – 8PM. (Weather Permitting) The bunkers (2 & 3) are located on the west end of the Skeet fields.

We will have experienced instructors to walk you through the basics. Meet with the SCTP International Team Coach Terri Wentzel who is an Olympian. (Once an Olympian, always an Olympian)

Bring your shells, we will cover the targets.

2025 National Championships Daily Update: July 14th

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Kolar, Elite Shotguns, TANDEMKROSS, Next Level Training

General Announcements:
Venue Map
Digital Nationals Program Book
Purchase National Raffle Tickets
Make-A-Break Field Locations
IMPORTANT Trailer Parking
For camper pumping, call 419-947-3121. Last pumping on Friday, the 18th.

Feel free to sign up for updates by texting “SSSFnationals“to 877-617-6454.
* If you unsubscribed at any point from last year’s texts, you will need to text “UNSTOP“ to the same number to give us permission to text you again!SCTP Schedule of Events

8:00am 1st 100 of Mon/Tues Skeet,Trap Singles, Doubles, Handicap, Sporting Clays, Super Sporting Clays
Squadded Make-A-Break –must be squadded in SHOT

7:30am – 5:00pm Check-In and Registration

11:00am – 5:00pm Games-Stores open
Practice Information
SASP Action Events
7:00am – Resume Saturday afternoon’s session
8:00am – 6:00pm Practice bays available
8:00am – 5:00pm Check-In & Registration – Pistol Building near range bays
9:00am Morning Schedule Slots Begin
10:00am – 4:00pm MidwayUSA Foundation Action Shooting Fundraiser
1:00pm Afternoon Schedule Slots Begin

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