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SSSF Launches 2014-2015 Fundraising Initiative

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The Scholastic Shooting Sports Foundation (SSSF), the not-for-profit organization that powers the Scholastic Clay Target Program and Scholastic Pistol Program, has launched a new fundraising initiative for 2014-2015 to fuel the foundation’s mission.

The fundraising effort will offer four different ways for supporters to participate: the SSSF Annual Fund, the Champion’s Roundtable for major gifts, Scholarship and Operating Endowment Funds for designated donations, and the Legacy Society for donors who wish to include SSSF in their estate plans.

Larry and Brenda Potterfield
Larry and Brenda Potterfifeld
As part of this initiative, SSSF is proud to announce that Larry and Brenda Potterfield, founders of MidwayUSA, have been named “Founding Life Diamond Members” of the Champion’s Roundtable, which recognizes donors who have made major contributions to our mission.

“Our Foundation is blessed to have strong leadership support from Larry and Brenda, whose generosity has allowed us to significantly grow our programs,” said Louise K. Terry, Chairperson of the SSSF Board of Directors. “We hope there are many other supporters who will find a level of giving that suits their circumstances and will join Larry, Brenda, and the SSSF Board members to ensure the future of our great programs.”

Larry and Brenda are also Charter Members of the SSSF Legacy Society, which honors our donors who have included SSSF in their estate plans through deferred gifts.

“We invite other donors to follow the leadership of Larry and Brenda and join them in support of our mission to develop the leaders of tomorrow who will perpetuate the future of youth shooting and be good stewards of our Second Amendment rights,” said Dan Hathaway, Director of Foundation Development.

Click on the Donate page to learn more about how your gift can help SSSF stay on target. Your current gift may be completed online. To learn more about making a planned gift, contact Ben Berka, President & Executive Director, at donate@sssfonline.com, or 515-201-8395.

SSSF Announces 2014 Scholarship Recipients

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Scholastic Shooting Sports Foundation is pleased to announce the 2014 recipients in our SSSF Scholarship Program. Forty-two SCTP and SPP student athletes will each receive a $1000 scholarship.

Athletes who graduated from high school in 2014 and will enroll in college this year were eligible to apply for the scholarships. Awards are based on SCTP/SPP participation, academics, need, and other factors.

The scholarships are being funded by generous sponsors who support our youth shooting programs, as well as supporters who raise funds through national banquets. For the SCTP scholarships, Beretta USA donated $10,000 to provide 10 scholarships, and the National Skeet Shooting Association and National Sporting Clays Association (NSSA-NSCA) contributed another $10,000 for 10 awards. SCTP National Fundraising Banquets provided $15,000 for 15 of the scholarships. NRA funded a $1000 special scholarship and will present two more $1000 scholarships to winners of the “Last Competitor Standing” competitions at the upcoming National Team Championships.

Of the six scholarships being awarded to SPP athletes, five are being funded by a donation from Smith & Wesson, while another is being funded by a $1000 donation from HiViz Shooting Systems.

Congratulations to the following 2014 scholarship recipients:

Scholastic Clay Target Program Athletes

Frederick WixArizona
Lyndsey HolmenArizona
Joshua SchanamanArizona
Kendra MotoyasuCalifornia
Noah AdairGeorgia
Tony MilesiIndiana
Jared ShawIdaho
Carter EighmeyIowa
William FaethIowa
Marissa ScaddenIowa
Garrett CarlsonIowa
Morgan OttIowa
Ronald HarmsIowa
Ty HarmstonIllinois
Ron PalazzetiIllinois
Megan VogtIllinois
Tanner GariepyMassachusetts
Tanner TrippMinnesota
Janelle LoganMichigan
Nicholas OstranderMichigan
Tristan LarsonMichigan
Kelsey SchwimleyMissouri
Lori NevoleNebraska
Hannah DinkinsNorth Carolina
Kimberly BeanOhio
Jarrett BarrOhio
Preston WhitemanPennsylvania
Jacob GrovePennsylvania
Corey SeaseSouth Carolina
Meghan ServerTennessee
Reagan NelsonTexas
Cole SterkWisconsin
Nicholas LuckaWisconsin
Megan BartonWisconsin
Joel KinderWisconsin
Anna SommersWisconsinNRA Scholarship

Scholastic Pistol Program Athletes

Jonah MunsellIllinoisSmith & Wesson Scholarship
Sam McAdamsTennesseeSmith & Wesson Scholarship
Kirby BohlsTexasSmith & Wesson Scholarship
Michael Chase MillerTexasSmith & Wesson Scholarship
Mariah KerrWisconsinSmith & Wesson Scholarship
Alicia DaleWisconsinHiViz Scholarship

Win a Remington Rifle or PARA Pistol at Nationals

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RemingtonRemington Arms will be giving away two guns at the upcoming SCTP – SPP National Championships, and any competing athlete or coach can win one of them!

The two prize guns are a Remington Model 783 bolt-action rifle and a PARA Expert .45 pistol. For your chance to win one PARAof these guns, all you have to do is stop by the Remington Store on Vendor Row. Show them the orange wrist band you’ll be getting in your shooter’s bag, and you can register to win.

See the 2014 SCTP – SPP National Team Championships Program

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National Championships Program
Click to view event program
If you want to know anything about the upcoming National Team Championships, chances are, it’s in the event program. So we’ve now posted the National Championships program for you to use as you’re planning your SCTP or SPP team’s trip to Sparta.

View the National Team Championships Program

The program is presented in a handy flipbook format so you can click right through, beginning to end, without downloading — unless you want to. You can also click on any ad to go straight to the sponsor’s website.

National Championships Registrations Blasting Through 2013 Numbers

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$557,000 in Endowment Funds on the Line in Sparta

With more than two weeks to go in registration for the upcoming National Team Championships in Sparta, SCTP and SPP have already blasted through 2013’s record-setting participation numbers and are expecting even more registrations in the final weeks.

About 150 teams have signed up so far, accounting for almost 3000 total registrations. Increases are already seen in skeet, sporting clays, and pistol shooting. With participation in a state championship as one of the requirements for SCTP Nationals registration, and several state championships being held this week and next, a flurry of new registrations is expected in the coming two weeks.

SSSF will award up to $557,000 in endowment funds to competing teams at the National Team Championships, representing $450,000 to SCTP teams and $107,000 to SPP teams. In addition, SCTP has allocated another $156,000 for SCTP’s National Championships for international events July 25-29 in Colorado Springs, CO. Scholastic Shooting Sports Foundation will donate the endowment funds to team accounts at the MidwayUSA Foundation, Inc.

Coaches, athletes, and parents can learn more details about Nationals plans, including registration info, event schedules, FAQs, and more on our National Championships page.

National Championships

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SCTP National Team Championships

National Championships Program
Click to view event program

SPP Junior/Senior National Championships

July 14-19, 2014
World Shooting & Recreational Complex
Sparta, IL

Map/Directions

Event Scores & Results

SCTP Event Schedule and General Information

SPP Event Schedule and General Information

 

SCTP Registration

      Log in to your team account on this website. Go to the Calendar tab. Scroll to July 14 and click on the Nationals shoot. Click on “Register here.”

Registration closes July 11, 2014.

Please note that shooters must have participated in their respective state championship to participate in the National Championship.

SPP Registration – Contact Tammy Mowry, tmowry@sssfonline.com or 724-822-7390.

 

SCTP National Championships for International Disciplines

July 25-29, 2014Olympic Training Center
Colorado Springs, CO

Register Now for Scholastic Pistol Program’s Junior/Senior National Championships

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This year’s Scholastic Pistol Program (SPP) Junior/Senior National Championships, July 14-19, promise to be the best yet, including over $15,000 in random draw prizes for SPP competitors. And more to come!

Each SPP competitor will receive a shooter’s bag worth over $60 with goodies from our sponsors, including the 2014 Nationals t-shirts. As you can see, the shooter’s bag alone is worth more than the match fee of $25! We mentioned prizes – just some of the random draw prizes will be:

  • Para USA Elite Pro Pistol
  • Beretta Neos Pistol
  • Mossberg 715T – .22LR Rifle
  • Americase Pistol Cases
  • Plus many more great prizes!

As with last year, there will be free loaner guns available. A limited amount of 9mm and .22LR ammo will also be available for sale.

Rifle Demo Stage – Each SPP athlete registered will receive one (1) ticket which is good for three (3) 10-round magazines to shoot a rifle demo stage. The fastest time will win a free Ruger 10/22 rifle. Additional tickets can be purchased for $5 each. Each entry will be eligible to win one of three (3) additional Ruger 10/22 rifles . . . the more you play, the more chances you have to win!! Limit one free gun per person.

Special Shooting Clinic – Para USA Professional Shooter, Travis Tomasie, will be hosting two (2) clinics on Wednesday, July 16 on the Pistol Berm. Mark your calendar for this special event!

If you haven’t registered or you need registration info, please contact SPP Program Manager, Tammy Mowry, tmowry@sssfonline.com or 724-822-7390.

Governor Welcomes SPP to Its First Indiana State Championship

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Governor Michael R. Pence of Indiana welcomed the Scholastic Pistol Program to its first Indiana State Championship with a proclamation, declaring shooting sports as “enriching the lives of young Hoosiers by instilling discipline and responsibility while also promoting liberty.”

Eight squads participated in the state’s inaugural SPP State Championship on June 15. Hoosier Daddy’s SPP team hosted the match at the Hoosier Hills Rifle and Pistol Club in Columbus, IN. A total of $9,800 in endowment funds were awarded to the participating teams.

In the Junior Rimfire Division, the Bluegrass Sportsman League squad took 1st place honors, with Hoosier Daddy’s Squad 2 taking 2nd and Smokin’ Dragons Squad 1 coming in 3rd. Smokin’ Dragons Squad 2 took Gold in the Junior Centerfire Division with Hoosier Daddy’s Squad 1 taking Silver. In the Senior Centerfire Division, the Target Busters won the Gold medal, and Hoosier Daddy’s Squad 3 took 1st in Senior Rimfire.

“The state of Indiana recognizes the sport of shooting for enriching the lives of young Hoosiers by instilling discipline and responsibility while also promoting liberty,” the governor stated. “Indiana is bettered by the talents of its young people, and the state is proud to recognize the dedication of each and every participant in attendance this weekend.”

His statement continued, “I would like to thank the members of the Scholastic Shooting Sports Foundation, MidwayUSA Foundation, and the Indiana Youth Shooting Sports Foundation for hosting this event and taking time to promote the sport of shooting to young people. Thank you to the many instructors, families, and volunteers who provide training and encouragement to the participants.”

“We are really excited that SPP is growing in Indiana,” said Jack Parker, Hoosier Daddy’s SPP assistant coach. “As a professional educator, I see the huge value of programs such as SPP as it requires athletes to not only be good citizens and work hard to succeed, but it also teaches safety and respect at a level few other programs can match.”

Serving as Match Directors were Jack Parker and Nick Mason, and they were assisted by Safety Officers Mike Miller and Tom Brummett. On hand to assist were SPP National Director Scott Moore, SPP Program Manager Tammy Mowry, and GLOCK SPP liaison and SSSF Board member Ed Fitzgerald.

“Jack Parker, Nick Mason, and the entire coaching staff of Hoosier Daddy’s have made this inaugural Indiana State Championship a great success,” said Mowry. “We look forward to continued success here in the Hoosier State!”

It’s Range Time! Watch for Our NEW Weekly Newsletter

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Over the past several weeks, we’ve been working hard to upgrade our communications with you, and we hope you’ve noticed we’ve been in touch with you more often and in new ways. We have published our first online magazine, Inside SSSF, and we’ve revamped our website to allow us to put all the news you need to know front and center.

Range Time
And now it’s Range Time!   We’re launching a new weekly newsletter, Range Time, both to keep you informed on the SSSF news that’s important to you and your team and to help you become a better shooter. Here are a few features you will see regularly in our newest publication:

  • News about upcoming tournaments and events, shoot results, what’s happening with the Scholastic Shooting Sports Foundation, endowment opportunities, and much more;
  • Quizzes that allow you to test your knowledge about the shooting sports while having the opportunity to win a prize;
  • Shooting tips from instructors, coaches, and pros that will help you become a better shooter;
  • Videos that not only tell you how to improve your shooting performance, but demonstrate it
  • Profiles of shooters, coaches, and teams — like you!
  • and many other features to keep you informed and entertained.

We’ll also make it easy for you to respond and get in touch with us through every issue. One thing we’ll want to you to tell us is: what would you like to see in your newsletter?

Watch for Range Time every Thursday. If you miss an issue, you can always find it on our Range Time Archives page. By the way, anyone is welcome to subscribe, so if you’re a parent, team volunteer, student athlete, or just interested in SCTP and SPP, feel free to sign up.

Subscribe today to Range Time!

Last-Minute Opportunity: SPP Shooters Invited to NRA Junior Pistol Camp

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The National Rifle Association’s Coach Education Program is now accepting applications for its annual Intermediate Junior Pistol Camp. The camp will be June 28 through July 2, 2014. It will be in a new location this year in Canton, Ohio.

The SPP style of shooting will included in the curriculum, and SPP shooters are invited to participate. But you must respond immediately.

The NRA Intermediate Junior Pistol Camp is open to both boys and girls, ages 12 to 21. Shooters must be at least 12 years old by July 5, 2014. The camp will be limited to 25 shooters.

The camp will teach beginning and intermediate shooters in the areas of conventional, international, and Scholastic Pistol Program styles of shooting.

Cost for the camp is $225.

For complete information, download the application package.

SPP shooters interested in participating must contact organizers by end of business day Wednesday, June 11, to reserve your spot. Contact National Coach Trainer, Daniel Subia, at coaching@nrahq.org for reservations or questions.

Download Application Package

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