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SCTP National Team Conducts Training Camp at John A. Halter Education Center
Hillsdale, MI – Members of the 2019 SCTP National Team (NT) met in Hillsdale, Michigan over the Columbus Day weekend for their first training camp together. The camp was a short two days but that may have been a blessing as weekend temperatures failed to reach 50 degrees in the face of steady 10-15 mph winds. The 2019 NT athletes attending this camp were: Preston Bailey, Josh Corbin, Madeline Corbin, Kyle Fleck, Ella McLerran, Alexa Paxson, and Jordan Sapp. Also attending were Quinn Schuppner, Hamilton Spieth, and 2018 NT alumni Matthew Wells.
Front row, left to right: Madeline Corbin, Preston Bailey, Kyle Fleck, Matthew Wells.
Utilizing some indoor time, Coach Terri DeWitt introduced the athletes to stretching and circuit training exercises designed to strengthen core muscles and improve stability and SSG Dustan Taylor, member of the US Army Marksmanship Unit Skeet Team, introduced the skeet athletes to new drills and training techniques. Coach Taylor noted that while the high winds made training difficult, it helped build confidence in the end. “I believe the camp was a complete success,” he stated. Skeet athlete Preston Bailey agreed. “I liked working with Coach Dustan and being able to train with the other team members. Most of the time I train by myself, so this was a productive weekend for me,” Bailey said.
“I’d like to thank the staff at the John Halter Shooting Sports Education Center here at Hillsdale College for their generous hospitality in hosting our training camp. Bart, Jim, and Judy made sure we had everything we needed. This is a first-class facility that has some exciting things in store for it,” stated Coach DeWitt.
The SCTP NT will get together again December 28-30 in Tucson, AZ. They will have an opportunity to train on the same fields that will be used to select the 2020 US Olympic Shooting Team at Olympic Trials Part 2 which starts February 25, 2020.
The SCTP National Team is selected from and based on the top 3 finishes for male and female athletes at the SCTP International National Championships (in International Skeet and Bunker Trap) held each year at the end of July. The national team seats from Sept. 1st through August 31st each year and athletes are invited to attend various camps and competitions throughout the year. These athletes receive Winchester ammunition, a Castellani national team vest sponsored by Ultimate Shooting accessories , entry fees and many other support materials entitled to membership on the team!
Robust Insurance for SCTP & SASP Teams This Season
The Scholastic Clay Target Program (SCTP) and Scholastic action Shooting Program (SASP) are ready and welcoming youth shooting sports teams from around the country for yet another successful shooting competition season!
As the leader in youth shooting sports, these programs go above and beyond in providing safe and fun competitive programs. Programs that instill confidence and respect while getting youth “off the couches” and participating in these highly energetic activities! Youth from grades 5 through College are welcome as well as any other organized youth programs like Boy/Girl Scouts, 4H, AIM, FFA, US Naval Sea Cadets, USAYESS and more. The SCTP and SASP do not discriminate and welcome everyone!
These programs were started by Industry and ran under the auspice of the NSSF back in 2001. As true today, Industry stands behind them 100% with both financial and product support making them the most supported youth shooting organization in the world!
Keeping in line with our standard of being #1, the SSSF liability insurance policy now provides a general aggregate limit of $10 million. The SSSF Commercial General Liability Insurance policy is the most comprehensive coverage available in the industry for youth shooting sports athletes, volunteer coaches, advisors, and other volunteers who have joined the SCTP and SASP. The new aggregate limit is twice that of previous policies.
“While the SCTP boasts an impeccable safety record, we feel it is in our best interest to make sure all of our athletes and coaches are properly insured” stated Tom Wondrash, SCTP National Director. “We take protecting our members very seriously and have shown it by increasing the limits of the SSSF policy to a new level of protection! Industry and teams alike can rest assured we are taking every step to keep our members safe and covered!”
The SCTP is involved with all the clay target sports including Trap, Skeet, Sporting Clays, Double Trap, Handicap Trap, Skeet Doubles, International Skeet and Bunker Trap and is the official youth program to USA Shooting!
Being a member of the SCTP or SASP is only $25 for athletes and $35 for coaches and volunteers. Sportsman’s Insurance Agency (SIAI) provides the unprecedented commercial general liability coverage for SSSF, which is underwritten by T.H.E. Insurance Company, an AM Best A- rated company. Sportsman’s also provides endorsed insurance programs for organizations such as the NSSA-NSCA, ATA, SCI and more.
SSSF is also pleased to offer the nation’s finest gun insurance to members of SCTP/SASP through Sportsman’s Insurance Agency Inc.
“We are excited to provide the best insurance found in youth programs.” Stated Rick Leach SASP National Director. We continue to look for ways give our coaches and athletes great value with their membership.
SASP is involved with all aspects of Pistol and Rifle competition for youth around the country. Action shooting sports continue to grow in the country. Which became even more evident this year when the SASP National Championships became the world’s largest action shooting match held in history.
The youth shooting sports program season started September 1st and the season runs through August 31st.
If you are looking to get your son/daughter involved or are looking to start a new team at your gun club, please visit our SCTP or SASP program pages.
Find complete details on the SSSF general liability policy at http://bit.ly/JoinSCTPSASP20.
SCTP National Team Members Compete at US Olympic Trials – Part 1
After fifteen hot, dusty days in Kerrville, TX, USA Shooting has completed the first half of its process to select the 2020 Olympic Shooting Team. For most of the SCTP National Team (NT) trap and skeet athletes who took part in the competition at the Hill Country Shooting Sports Center, this was their first experience with an Olympic team selection.
“It’s really hard to recreate the kind of pressure an athlete will feel in a match like this,” explained Head Coach Terri Dewitt. “It just feels different. More intense. Which makes the experience of competing here invaluable. I’m incredibly proud of these athletes and their performances.”
Participating in the U.S. Olympic Shooting Trials Part 1 were current SCTP NT athletes Preston Bailey, Camron Burks, Sydney Krieger, Erin Lokke, Ella McLerran, Peter Meola, Jordan Sapp, and Kevin Whitehead. SCTP NT “alumni” were here as well: Heather Argue, Maddy Bernau, Meredith Bernau, Jay Bible, Heather Broski, Jack Brosseau, Emilio Carvalho, Monica Dale, Chris Freeman, AJ Nomina, Mark Shields, Madeline Taylor, and Matthew Wells.
Significant results by SCTP NT athletes:
Trap
Heather Broski (2017 NT) – Junior Women, Gold
Meredith Bernau (2018 NT) – Junior Women, 6th
Emilio Carvalho (2018 NT) – Junior Men, 6th; High J2
Maddy Bernau (2017 NT) – Open Women, 5th; High Collegiate
Skeet
AJ Nomina (2017 NT) – Junior Men, Bronze
Gracin Anderson (2018 NT) – High Collegiate
USA Shooting will complete its Olympic Team selection with Olympic Trials Part 2 beginning at the end of February 2020 in Tucson, AZ.
About the SCTP NATIONAL TEAM
The SCTP National Team is made up of 15 athletes chosen annually from the SCTP International Championships. Twelve athletes, 3 girls and 3 boys from Bunker Trap and 3 girls and 3 boys from International Skeet plus 3 additional athletes chosen by the Head Coach and National Director make up the 15 SCTP National Team members.
The 2019/2020 SCTP National Team is sponsored by Winchester Ammunition.
Each SCTP National Team Athlete receives:
- A custom made Castellani Shooting Vest (Castellani is the official vest supplier of the SCTP National Team)
- Winchester “Goodie Bag” including hats, towels and other items
- 2 Winchester Ammunition Shirts, 1 Polo and 1 T-Shirt
- 7 cases of Winchester Ammunition
- Fall Selection Match Fees paid and Ammo provided
- Invitation to participate in 3-5 Training Camps lead by National Team Head Coach, Terri DeWitt.
Congratulations to the SCTP 2019 National Championship All-State Winners
At this year’s SCTP National Championships, athletes from 31 states competed in the 2019 SCTP All State Championship Competition in skeet, trap, and sporting clays.
To compete in the All State Competition athletes had to attend their SCTP State Championship event(s) and attend the 2019 SCTP National Championships in Marengo, OH.
TRAP 1st Place – Minnesota 978
Woodrow Glazer, Senior/Varsity, 200
Ian Wheatcraft, Senior/Varsity, 193
Tanner Thompson, Senior/Jr. Varsity, 195
Max Bunning, Senior/Varsity, 199
Nathan Schultz, Senior/Varsity, 191
SKEET 1st Place – Iowa 973
Thomas Keeshan, Senior/Varsity, 195
Maclane Heinen, Senior/Varsity, 196
Dominick Ver Meer, Senior/Varsity, 198
Jaydon Biles, Senior/Varsity, 191
Hunter Block, Senior/Varsity, 193
SPORTING CLAYS – 1st Place – Georgia 867
Aaron Copelan, Senior/Varsity, 174
Rennie Wilson III, Senior/Varsity, 183
Camryn McCraney, Senior/Varsity, 159
Mitchell Kent, Senior/Varsity, 174
Nash Sinclair, Senior/Varsity, 177
Click here to see a complete list of all the 2019 SCTP All State Athletes (.xls file).
We are looking forward to having even more states represented in the 2020 SCTP All State Competition at the 2020 SCTP National Championships July 11-18.
Congratulations again to all our 2019 SCTP All State Program Winners.
Jeff Morrison Joins SCTP/SSSF as Director of Development, Western United States
Scholastic Clay Target Program National Director Tom Wondrash announced on Monday, September 16, 2019 that NW Iowa’s Jeff Morrison will be the new SCTP Director of Development for the Western United States. Jeff recently retired from the state of Iowa as a DNR Conservation officer and is looking forward to his newest ventures as an SCTP/SSSF employee!
“We are thrilled to have Jeff join the SCTP staff” stated Wondrash. “Jeff has been a part of the SCTP program for over 9 years and brings significant leadership, head coaching, and training skills to our team”.
Jeff, a 1984 graduate from Iowa State University with a BS in Fisheries and Wildlife Biology has served the sportsmen of Iowa for the last 33 years as a Conservation Officer for the Iowa Department of Natural Resources.
In 2010 Jeff was part of a group that started the Lakes Area Youth Trap Club (LAYTC). The Lakes Area Youth Trap Club currently has 74 athletes that competed last season. Jeff’s roles with LAYTC included 9 years as a Coach, acting Head Coach and a member of the LAYTC Board.
Jeff is an NRA Level 2 Coach, NSCA Level 1 Instructor, NSSA Level 1 Instructor, NRA Level 1 Pistol Coach and a Member of the NRA National Coach Development Staff. In addition, Jeff has been certifying coaches in the Iowa Basic Shotgun Coach’s Course and NRA Level 1 Coach Course since 2012.
At the recent internal announcement Jeff stated. “I am very excited to become the Western U.S. Director of Development and look forward to working with Tom and the entire SCTP and SSSF teams to nurture our existing athletes and add new teams and events to the program”.
Register Now for 2019 SCTP College National Championships
Register now for the Scholastic Clay Target Program National College Championships to be held Oct. 18-20 at the Cardinal Center Campground and Shooting Center in Marengo, Ohio.
Make your plans to attend today. Online registration is now available through the SSSF’s SHOT system.
Log into your team account in SHOT system then select competitions tab on the bottom left of your screen. Click on the “Register for Shoots” link, then the National Shoots link to find the event and register your team. Registration must be done by a coach or team administrator on the team’s SHOT account.
Participating teams must be currently registered with the SSSF/SCTP for the 2019/2020 shooting season prior to attending.
Considered Ohio’s premier public shooting sports facility, the Cardinal Center offers impressive trapshooting and sporting clays ranges, as well as an indoor heated pool, lake for fishing, lots of outdoor activities, and great facilities for family camping, including 400 camp sites, with nine standard cabins and 20 deluxe cabins available to rent. Wifi service is available on the grounds as well.
The center is located at I-71 (exit 140) and St. Rt. 61, just 30 miles north of Columbus. For those not keen on camping, there are a number of additional lodging options located within 15 minutes of the Cardinal Center.
Download complete event information here…
2019 SCTP National Raffle Winners
We would like to officially announce the winners of the 2019 SCTP National Raffle, drawing held Saturday July 20th 2019 at the Cardinal Shooting Center in front of the grandstands.
Teams that took part in this national raffle were part of a group that raised over $80,000 for their own teams’ expenses as well as the SCTP’s Scholarship Program!
Firearms were donated from the following supporting Industry leaders and included the top prize of the Kolar Low Max Over/Under shotgun:
Kolar Arms – Blaser USA – Browning – Beretta – SKB – CZ USA – Legacy Sports Intl.
Please patronize these fine firearm manufacturers and dealers as they show year after year their support of the SCTP, its teams, athletes and coaches!
We plan on starting next years raffle a little sooner so that teams can participate and utilize these funds earlier in the shooting year. Look for the SCTP National Raffle to begin around the 1st of March time-frame and may include some more VERY exciting prizes!
Congratulations to all of this year’s winners!
SCTP National Gun Raffle Winners!
Kolar Low Max
Won by Brad Simms of Des Moines, Iowa
Blaser F-16
Won by Kathy Orr of Palm Harbor, Florida
Browning Citori
Won by Mike Lingsch Hamilton, Ohio
Beretta 690
Won by Leslie Washatko of Antigo, Wisconsin
CZ All American
Won by Mark Stuchel of Earlham, Iowa
SKB 90TSS
Won by Sue Holtzman of Cedarburg, Wisconsin
Howa 6.5 Creedmoor
Won by Steve Meek of New Market, Tennessee
These drawings were held Saturday, July 20th at the beginning of the Trap and HOA awards in front of the grandstands at the Cardinal Shooting Center in Marengo, Ohio.
All winners must furnish an FFL for us to ship these firearms.
SCTP National Raffle Ticket Sales (Team) Winners!
Below are the teams that sold the most SCTP National Raffle tickets and the amount of MidwayUSA Foundation deposited team endowment funds earned for that team!
Congratulations!
1. Mid-Carolina Young Guns, SC – $8,000
2. Dugger Union Clay Shooters, IN – $7,000
3. BHS Demons Shooting Team, WI – $6,000
4. Western Mass Clay Crushers, MA – $5,000
5. Ft. Lee Duster, VAs – $4,000
We would like to thank all the teams that took part in this years National Raffle and hope this helped provide some additional funding for your team!
2019 Nationals High Overall Team Endowment Funding
As another year closes and all National Championships are now complete, we are announcing the top High Overall (HOA) winners from this year’s SCTP National Championships.
We will be awarding MidwayUSA Foundation team endowment funding for the top 4 teams in each of the HOA divisions as follows.
Main Event HOA, High School only HOA and Trap only HOA. $60,000 will be awarded to these team’s accounts!
The funding will be as follows, 1st place – $8,000, 2nd place – $6,000, 3rd place – $4,000 and 4th place – $2,000. This will be for each HOA discipline for a total of $60,000!
See complete event results on our website here…
We want to thank all the teams that participated at this years National Championships and look forward to another record-breaking year coming up!
If you missed this year’s event please mark your calendars for our 2020 nationals July 11-18 at the Cardinal Shooting Center!
HOA Winning Teams
Main Event (Trap/Skeet/Sporting Clays)
1st Place – Lake Oconee Shotgun Team, Georgia
2nd Place – Central Georgia Elite Shooters, Georgia
3rd Place – Blackwood Team, Texas
4th Place – Forest City Gun Club, Georgia
High School HOA (Trap/Skeet/Sporting Clays – High School Teams Only)
1st Place – Allen Eagles Competitive Shooting Team, Texas
2nd Place – Central Falcons, Wisconsin
3rd Place – North Scott Trap Team, Iowa
4th Place – Ankeny Centennial Jaguars, Iowa
Trap Only HOA (16 yard singles, Handicap and Trap Doubles)
1st Place – North Scott Trap Team, Iowa
2nd Place – Ankeny Centennial Jaguars, Iowa
3rd Place – Golden Eagles, Illinois
4th Place – Waterford Wolverines, Wisconsin
About the National Championships
Complete information, participation, statistics and stock photos can be found at: https://sssfonline.org/news/media/
Scholastic Shooting Sports Foundation Awards Over $100,000 in Scholarships
The Scholastic Shooting Sports Foundation through their Scholastic Clay Target Program and their Scholastic Action Shooting Program awarded 126 youth athletes over $100,000.00 in college Scholarships through their scholarship program and at the 2019 National Championships in Marengo, Ohio last month.
Tom Wondrash, National Director noted, “this is the first time our combined programs were able to award our Youth Athletes and their families over $100,000.00 in college scholarships. We could not have done it without the generous support of our program sponsors who continue to step up and support this initiative”.
In addition to the scholarships awarded to SCTP and SASP youth athletes that apply for these awards,at this years National Championships special scholarships were awarded by Browning, Beretta, and Blaser USA. In order to be eligble, athletes must have shot a Browning shotgun in 16 yard singles trap, a Beretta shotgun in the skeet event or a Blaser shotgun in the sporting clays event.
Winners of those scholarships include:
- Browning Trap: Grace Marlen (St. Louis, MO), $7,600
- Beretta Skeet: Graham Eubanks (Eatonton, GA) $4,000
- Blaser Sporting Clays: Baylor Garland (Eatonton, GA), $5,000
“The smiles on the faces of our athletes that are awarded college scholarships makes it all worthwhile” said SASP National Director Rick Leach. “College is such a significant financial commitment for all our youth athletes and their families. These college scholarships, no matter what the amount are something the youth athletes themselves can contribute to the effort”.
For a complete list of all the 2019 SCTP and SASP College Scholarship winners, click here.
