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SCTP National Team Trains in Ohio

Written on June 18, 2018.

The 2018 SCTP National Team recently completed its fourth training camp at Fairfield Sportsmen’s Association in Cincinnati, Ohio. This was the last scheduled training camp for the team and team members Madeleine Taylor, Mark Shields, and Trevor Evelhair (not pictured) took advantage of one last opportunity to work with coaches Terri DeWitt and Joe Buffa.

Because not all of the SCTP National Team members could attend this 3-day training camp, available training spots were filled with local (and not so local) athletes coming from Ohio, Kentucky, Tennessee, and Montana. Next up for most of these international trap and skeet competitors is the USA Shooting Junior Olympic Championships in Colorado Springs. July will see them back in Colorado Springs for the SCTP International National Championships where the 2019 SCTP National Team will be selected.

International Championships Registration Open June 15

Written on June 14, 2018.

The SCTP, in conjunction with USA Shooting, is hosting the Scholastic Clay Target Program’s International Style National Championships on July 22-27, 2018 in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Registration by SCTP team coaches opens on Friday, June 15 in the SHOT System.

Here is the event schedule for the competition:

Sunday July 22^nd – Open Training for Bunker and Skeet

Monday July 23^rd – Open Training for Bunker and Skeet

Tuesday July 24^th – I-Skeet Competition 75 Targets

Wednesday July 25^th – I-Skeet Competition 50 Targets & Finals (followed by awards)

Thursday July 26^th – Bunker Trap 75 Targets

Friday July 27^th – Bunker Trap 50 Targets & Finals (followed by awards)

Coaches: The competition registration will open on June 15^th for this tournament. You will need to squad your athletes prior to Thursday, July 19^th so that they can be placed on random shooting squads for the competition. Walk on’s will generally not be allowed unless there is room available.

Top 3 placing athletes in Men’s and Ladies Bunker Trap as well as top 3 placing athletes in International Skeet (12 total athletes) will earn a spot on the 2019 SCTP National Team. Athletes must meet a minimum qualifying score (MQS) of a 90 x 125 or better in the qualification rounds, regardless of finals placing, in order to be eligible for a National Team spot.

If all athletes in the final have achieved the MQS, then finals placement will determine the top 3 athletes. However, if there are athletes in a discipline final who have not attained the MQS, those athletes will not be eligible for the National Team, regardless of finals placement. At their discretion, The Head Coach and National Director will then fill any open Team slots with eligible athletes.

Due to USA Shooting’s scheduling of the Fall Selection match immediately following the SCTP Nationals, we will not host an awards banquet following this year’s International Nationals to allow athletes time for travel to the Fall Selection. We will award all medals/trophies at the range following the events.

Hope to see you all in Colorado Springs in July!!

A limited block of hotel rooms has been secured and are available for immediate booking at the Hotel Elegante’ – Colorado Springs. Room rates are $99 for a single or a double. Please contact the Hotel Elegante’ directly at 1-719-576-5900 or 1-800-981-4012. When making your reservations, please reference “USA Shooting / SCTP Nationals”, code #2226494. (this includes breakfast) The cutoff date is July 1^st but we would not recommend waiting that long as these rooms will fill up fast, especially at these prices! You can upgrade to different rooms at additional price. See additional information for booking your room and about the Hotel Elegante.

Hope to see you all in Colorado Springs in July!!

Congratulations to 2018 Scholarship Recipients

Written on June 13, 2018.

Scholastic Shooting Sports Foundation is proud to announce the 2018 recipients in its Scholastic Clay Target Program (SCTP) and Scholastic Action Shooting Program (SASP) Scholarship Program. One hundred thirty three student athletes from 25 different states will receive scholarships totaling $83,300. From 2013 to date, SSSF has awarded nearly $400,000 in scholarship funds benefiting over 400 student athletes in the Scholastic Clay Target and Scholastic Action Shooting programs.

Athletes who are graduating from high school in 2018 and will enroll in college this year were eligible to apply for this year’s scholarships. Awards are based on SCTP/SASP participation, academics, need, essays and other factors. The scholarships are being funded by generous shooting industry sponsors, as well as supporters and donors who provide the SCTP with funds through national fundraising banquets.

Congratulations to the following 2018 Scholastic Action Shooting Program scholarship recipients:

State	Name	Sponsor
IA	Zachary Henry	GLOCK
KY	Austin Arnold	SASP
TN	Anders Rider	SASP
WI	Kiera Wood	GLOCK
WI	Teagan Richman	SASP
WI	Emily Rasmussen	Taurus

Congratulations to the following 2018 Scholastic Clay Target Program scholarship recipients:

State	Name
AZ	Hanna Hughes
AZ	Kira Cornell Dean
AZ	Cody Gill
AZ	Lewis Aul
CA	Lauren Hamada
CA	Wyatt Hambly
CA	Isaac Smith
CA	Alexander Ke
CO	Mason Wolfe
CO	Dalton Kirchhoefer
CO	Bryon Baca
GA	Charles Toms
GA	Kevin Bandt
IA	Dain Stolba
IA	Bailey Beckman
IA	Alexis Berte
IA	Allison Pettinger
IA	Brooke Willson
IA	Sydney Pierson
IA	Dayton Harson
IA	Garett Tierney
IA	Sarah Jordan
IA	Stephanie Vipond
IA	Trenton Kruse
IA	Christopher Mott
IA	Ashton Lamborn
IA	Lucas Schmitz
IA	Jenna Kinch
IA	Bailey Schmitz
IA	Caleb Williams
IA	Zachary Henry
IA	Cole Baskerville
IA	August Helgeson
IA	Dayne Crouch
IA	Nicole Breese
IA	Carter West
IA	Kyle Myers
IA	Sloan Volkman
IA	Willam Hurd
IA	Michael Mohr
IA	Carl Preston
IA	Rebecca Crawford
IL	Jesse Stevens
IL	Ryan St. Peters
IL	Isaac Barnes
IN	Jacob Eggebrecht
IN	Spencer Jordan
IN	Tyler Eggert
MA	Andrew Worringham
MA	Meagan Wyson
MA	Alexia Davos
MA	Devereux Marshall
MD	Chase Tyeryar
MI	Megan Scholl
MI	Joshua Bush
MN	Megan Ringate
MN	Austin Swan
MO	Tom Browne
NE	Anna Denman
NM	Patrick Lasher
OH	Julia Horner
OH	Derek Sinclair
OH	Courtney Leszczynski
OH	Eugene Koczwara
OH	Quinton Taylor
OH	Nolan Andrasik
OH	Kathryn Taylor
OH	Carson Ledford
OH	David Spradlin
OH	Matthew Le Cras
PA	Mauren Mitchell
PA	Dylan Henkins
PA	Nathan Metzger
SC	Mary Gregory
SC	Benjamin Tillman Kinney
SC	Aubrey Cromer
SC	Jessica Knox
SC	Tangie McFee
SC	Carrie Haltiwanger
SC	Abigail Milling
SD	Kjerstin Aspaas
TN	Jacob Pinson
TN	Anastasia Zimmerman
TN	Evan Fleet
TN	Tori Brown
TN	James Hartman
TN	Lauren Thomas
TN	Mikaela Messer
TN	Kincaid Gillespie
TX	Dakota Brown
TX	Charles Buckin III
TX	Victoria Scott
VA	Zachary Wells
WI	Zachary Becker
WI	Jack Meixelsperger
WI	Lea Beckman
WI	Sunny Rufsholm
WI	Laura Behr
WI	Andrew Grady
WI	Megan Cernohous
WI	Rebecca Reeves
WI	Jason Brewer
WI	Riley Hammer
WI	Aimee Spiering
WI	Josie McHugh
WI	Korryn Clint
WI	Matthew Bougie
WI	Ty Flannery
WI	Steven Klika
WI	William Zajkowski
WI	Matthew Wells
WI	Harlan Schwanebeck
WI	Reed Miller
WI	Ethan Jensen
WI	George Carlo Clark
WI	Samuel Coates
WI	Easton Meier
WI	Nicholas Mader
WI	Edie Keung
WI	Hunter Sadler
WI	Jordan Marvin
WI	Casey Lucas
WI	Adam Hilger
WI	Matthew Young
WI	Sarah Schwacher
WI	Ian Walton
WY	Reese Romero

2018 SSSF/NRA All-Scholastic Team Announced

Written on June 13, 2018.

The Scholastic Shooting Sports Foundation(SSSF) and National Rifle Association (NRA) Competitive Shooting Sports division are proud to announce members of the 2018 All-Scholastic Team!

Over 230 student athletes from 25 states have been named to the team this year and will be recognized at the opening ceremonies of the SSSF/SCTP/SASP Team Championship event on July 18 in Marengo, Ohio.

The All-Scholastic Team recognizes the top student athletes in the SSSF’s Scholastic Clay Target and Scholastic Action Shooting Program for their achievements in the classroom, on the range and in their communities. Through an application process, 2018 All-Scholastic Team Members have proven academic excellence by posting 3.0 or better grade point averages, shooting excellent scores in recent competition (95% in trap or skeet, 85% in sporting clays, 88% in international trap/skeet or 75 seconds or less for SASP) and by demonstrating outstanding community involvement.

See the state-by-state athlete profiles for the 2018 All Scholastic Team members and learn more about how the SCTP and SASP are working to improve the lives of young people across the country.

Congratulations to all qualifying team members!

Reserve Golf Carts and Pre-Order Ammunition for Nationals

Written on June 9, 2018.

Do you or your team need to reserve golf carts or pre-order shotgun ammunition prior to the 2018 National Championships in Marengo, OH?

If so, please follow the links below to reserve your carts from Eagle Golf Carts or pre-order ammunition from the Sportsman’s Den.

Golf Cart Information and Reservations

Ammunition Pre-Order Information

The complete event program will be available soon – in the meantime please refer to the event information and schedule of events posted to our website.

We look forward to seeing you in July!

Cardinal Center to Host Scholastic Clay Target Program and Kids & Clays Foundation Event

Written on June 9, 2018.

The Scholastic Clay Target Program (SCTP) is partnering with the Kids and Clays Foundation to hold a two-day sporting clay charity event at the Cardinal Shooting Center in Marengo, Ohio.

The event will be held Friday July 20 and Saturday July 21 during SSSF’s Scholastic Clay Target Program National Championships. The event is open to the public.

Click here to sign up for this event today!

The Scholastic Shooting Sports Foundation (SSSF) is the nation’s leader in youth development shooting sports programs. The Kids and Clays Foundation supports a series of shooting events across the country with all proceeds benefiting Ronald McDonald House Charities. All proceeds from this special two-day event will help each organization fulfill their mission.

“This event adds more excitement to our National Championships while also benefiting both organizations,” said Tom Wondrash, SCTP National Program Director. “Although our missions are different, in the end, both organizations greatly benefit youth and families. This makes our event a win-win across the board. This partnership is so significant to us that we designated Kids & Clays as our Charity of Choice last year and into the future.”

The Kids & Clays Foundation also sees great value in this partnership.

“We are certainly proud to work with such a highly respected organization that is making a great difference in the future of our shooting sports,” said Doug Jeanneret, Kids & Clays executive director. “This two-day shoot highlights the work of both our organizations while at the same time raising badly needed funds. And as important, it is a really fun event for all participants.”

Top finishers in this registered event will be recognized with trophies.

All participants will be entered into a large drawing with over $10,000 in prizes including firearms, outdoor gear, gas grills and other great merchandise from companies such as Henry, Beretta, Browning, Lansky, Winchester Ammunition, Briley, Champion, Camp Chef, Alps Outdoorz, Hodgdon Powder Co., Girls with Guns, Otis Technology, and Allen.

A portion of the proceeds, through the Kids & Clays Foundation, benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities, who provide housing and other help to tens of thousands of critically ill children and their families across the country each year.

Proceeds will also benefit the SCTP’s scholarship program providing assistance to graduating high school seniors continuing their education in college.

For more details on the special two-day sporting clay event or for more information on the SSSF’s Scholastic Clay Target Program visit www.sssfonline.org or contact Amanda Wondrash at awondrash@sssfonline.com or Tom Wondrash at twondrash@sssfonline.com.

For more information about the Kids & Clays Foundation visit www.kidsandclays.com or contact Doug Jeanneret (Doug@kidsandclays.com) or Zac Lemmon (Zac@kidsandclays.com) or call 219-874-2100.

For more information on the Cardinal Shooting Center, visit www.thecardinalcenter.com.

SCTP National Team Member Wins Gold in Italy

Written on June 7, 2018.

2017/2018 SCTP National Team member Maddy Bernau has only been shooting International Trap for a brief four years but her commitment to this sport was significantly rewarded last month. Bernau’s exceptional performance at the 14^th International Junior Grand Prix in Porpetto, Italy earned her an individual gold medal in Women’s Trap, as well as another gold medal in the Mixed Team event with USA Shooting teammate Dale Royer.

The Junior Grand Prix in Italy was intended as a warm-up event for USA Shooting’s junior trap and skeet athletes headed to the World Championships in Changwon, Korea later this summer. Bernau earned her spot on the junior World Championship Team at the Spring Selection Match in Tucson, Arizona earlier this year. Yet in spite of her recent success, Bernau remains focused. “It felt like everything I had worked hard for paid off, although I have lots of work to do over the summer to get ready for Worlds,” she explains. There’s little doubt that there are many more gold medals in this athlete’s future.

The SCTP National Team provides International Trap and Skeet athletes like Maddy Bernau more coaching and training opportunities and is committed to the vision of putting these athletes into the Olympic pipeline. The 2018/2019 SCTP National Team will be selected July 22-27 at the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, CO.

Nearly 2,700 to Attend Iowa SCTP Trap Championships

Written on June 4, 2018.

Cedar Falls, IA – Starting Wednesday, June 6th the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and Iowa State Trapshooting Association (ISTA) will be hosting the Scholastic Clay Target Program (SCTP) state trapshooting championship event at the ISTA home grounds just north of Cedar Falls.

Middle school and elementary aged athletes will begin the competition on Wednesday with high school athletes competing Thursday through Sunday. Over 630,000 clay targets will be fired at during the five days of competition with 2,639 youth from 117 Iowa teams scheduled to participate.

This week’s trap championship event is the first culminating event to a season of trap, skeet and sporting clays competitions that started last fall where Iowa teams logged 800 competition events from September 1 through the end of May. Iowa youth have fired at nearly 1.7 million clay targets in these local competitions alone.

Event Details

Wednesday, June 6^th – Rookie and Intermediate Divisions (Grades 8 and under)

Thursday, June 7^th – Doubles and Handicap (i.e. added distance) Events, All Ages

Friday, June 8 through Sunday June 10 – High School Divisions

Iowa State Trapshooting Association Home Grounds

6138 W Cedar Wapsi Rd, Cedar Falls, IA 50613

Event Program, Schedules and Results

Complete event program can be found at:
http://www.iowadnr.gov/Portals/idnr/uploads/Law%20Enforcement/2018eprogram.pdf

Interactive squad schedules may be viewed by going to http://shot.sssfonline.com/shot/bin/comp/report/schedule.asp?id=1724 then navigating to the event you would like to see the squad schedule for.

Results leaderboards can be found at: http://shot.sssfonline.com/shot/bin/comp/report/leaderboard.asp?id=1724

Scheduled Teams and Athlete Hometown List

https://sssfonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Iowa_State_Trapshoot_AthleteList_2018.xlsx

https://sssfonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Iowa_State_Trapshoot_AthleteList_2018.pdf

Media Contact

Chris VanGorp, Shooting Sports Coordinator, Iowa DNR

Chris.VanGorp@dnr.iowa.gov 515-313-8048

Download the complete media advisory here.

Hollywood Comes to the SCTP Nationals

Written on June 4, 2018.

For several months now, we’ve been working with some folks in the movie world who are interested in what we do here at the Scholastic Clay Target Program (SCTP).

I am very pleased to announce that at the 2018 SCTP National Championships being held at the Cardinal Shooting Center in Marengo, Ohio, they will begin filming a major motion picture that’s going to be the first of its kind in the clay shooting world!

This movie has a great story line and the SCTP staff, coaches and athletes will be featured throughout the show. We’ll be releasing more details over the next couple months but for now make your plans to be at this years National Championships in Marengo, Ohio July 14-21.

You never know, you might end up on the ‘big screen’!!

Check out the trailer on our YouTube channel and stay tuned, much more to come!

Tom Wondrash
SCTP National Director

Blaser USA to Partner with SCTP again in 2018

Written on May 25, 2018.

Blaser USA makers of fine shotguns like the F3 and now the F16 have agreed to support the Scholastic Clay Target Program yet again in 2018 as a Platinum member!

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!

The renowned jury of the British Shooting Industry Awards – consisting of journalists and industry experts – voted the F16 best shotgun 2017! With this official acknowledgement, the F16 has lived up to its claim, to be the best…

“Blaser USA is very proud to support the SCTP,” commented John “Mo” Parsons, Blaser USA’s Shotgun Product Manager. “Blaser USA believes in the SCTP’s mission, values and structure. They continue to be a positive and strong growing youth organization, a quality we like to see and support in a youth program!”

“It’s a little overwhelming and exciting to 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,” said Tom Wondrash, SCTP National Director. “We see Blaser USA’s presence continue to grow in the firearms industry and hope that our program has helped them with that. We appreciate their decision to continue supporting the SCTP and look forward to a long lasting relationship with them!”

Are you or your company interested in being part of or supporting the largest competitive youth shooting program in the world? Then contact Tom Wondrash, SCTP National Director at twondrash@sssfonline.com or check out our 2018 Media Guide at: https://sssfonline.org/about-sssf/advertise-us/.