Scholastic Clay Target Program

Fall is a great time to invest in your coaching skills and there are several upcoming SSSF Basic Sh***un Coach Range Days happening across the country!

If you're interested in starting or joining a youth sh***un sports team as a head coach, assistant coach or adult volunteer, the SSSF Basic Sh***un Coach certification is designed to help prepare you for the range.

📅 UPCOMING OCTOBER RANGE DAYS
🔸 October 3 | Rock Rapids Gun Club | Rock Rapids, IA
🔸 October 16 | Capital Area Sportsmen's League | Lansing, MI
🔸 October 18 | Oak Ridge Sportsmen’s Association | Oak Ridge, TN
🔸 October 25 | Clinton County Sportsman's Club | DeWitt, IA — currently full with a waitlist

Before attending a Range Day, coaches must complete the required online SSSF Basic Sh***un Coach Training.

Whether you're already coaching, looking to get involved with a local team, or thinking about starting a team of your own, this is a great opportunity to take the next step.

👉 View upcoming Range Days & register: https://www.register-ed.com/programs/SSSF/226-basic-sh***un-coach-range-day

Great teams start with great coaches.

Every sporting clays shooter has a presentation they just love and one they hope they don't see!
What's your favorite?

🟠 Crossing
🟠 Incoming
🟠 Outgoing
🟠 Teal
🟠 Rabbit
🟠 Chandelle

Athletes & coaches we want to hear from you!

Drop your favorite presentation in the comments and tell us why it's your go-to! 👇

And if your favorite isn't on the list, add it below!

The new season is officially here and there has never been a better time to start a team!

Have you been watching from the sidelines? Maybe you've seen the friendships, competition, and opportunities SCTP provides and thought... “We should have a team at our school.”

So what are you waiting for? Jump in and get started!

You don't have to have everything figured out on Day 1. Start with an idea, find a few interested athletes, gather some support, and take the first step. We'll help you along the way.

🏆 Build a team.
🔸 Introduce young people to the shooting sports.
🤝 Create a community.
💙 Give athletes an opportunity to grow.

The next great team could start with YOU.
Ready to get started? Learn more about starting an SCTP team: https://mysctp.com/

Are we going to see you in Texas?! Save the Date - November 14th

🗓️ SAVE THE DATE! 🗓️

Texas, we're coming your way!

Mark your calendars and plan to join us for the SSSF Texas Banquet! It's going to be a great evening celebrating youth shooting sports, connecting with fellow supporters, and helping invest in the future of our athletes.

🎯 Bring your friends
🤝 Invite your fellow shooting sports supporters
💙 Come be part of the SSSF community

More details and ticket information are below!
We can't wait to see you there!
www.26sssftexas.givesmart.com

LOOKING FOR MORE INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION OPPORTUNITIES?

If you're an SCTP athlete looking to challenge yourself, gain more experience in International disciplines, check out these upcoming events at Harpeth Scholastic Clays in College Grove, Tennessee!

🇺🇸 INTERNATIONAL S***T COMPETITION
📅 October 3–4, 2026
🎯 125 Targets
💰 $100 Entry Fee
📍 Harpeth Scholastic Shooting Sports Foundation
⏰ Only the first 30 athletes can register!

🇺🇸 INTERNATIONAL BUNKER TRAP COMPETITION
📅 October 10–11, 2026
🎯 125 Targets
💰 $100 Entry Fee
📍 Harpeth Scholastic Shooting Sports Foundation
⏰ Only the first 30 athletes can register!

Both events are open to USA Shooting and SCTP athletes and will feature ISSF rules for shoot-offs and finals. Fun side games will also be available for athletes and spectators!

📣 Please note: these events are not hosted or organized by SCTP. We are sharing them as additional opportunities for athletes interested in gaining experience in International S***t or Bunker Trap.

👉 Interested in competing? See the flyers for registration details and contact Gary Fouts at 757-472-8227

What exactly is ACUI Clay Targets?

ACUI Clay Targets is the collegiate clay target shooting program that brings together student-athletes, coaches, ranges, sponsors, families and supporters from across the country.

Established in 1968, ACUI's clay targets program is the oldest collegiate sh***un sports program and now offers regional competitions throughout the season along with the Collegiate Clay Target Championships. In 2022 SCTP and ACUI Clay Target partnered together allowing ACUI to utilize SCTP's SHOT system for scoring and registration, while SCTP provides liability insurance for participating collegiate athletes and coaches.

But it's about more than competition.

It's an opportunity to represent your college, meet teammates and competitors from across the country, develop leadership skills and continue growing through a sport you love.

Learn more about ACUI Clay Target today!! https://acuiclays.org/

We're proud to call Todd an SCTP alum and love seeing what he's accomplished since his days on the range with his team!
📖 Read Todd's full Alumni Spotlight from SSSF below. 👇

🇺🇸 25 Years. We Remember.

On September 11, 2001, our nation was forever changed.

Today, we remember the nearly 3,000 people who lost their lives and honor the families, first responders, military members, and communities who carried their courage and sacrifice forward.

As we teach the next generation about responsibility, character, service, and community, we also have a responsibility to remember the history that shaped our nation.

May we never forget those we lost and the heroes who answered the call.

🇺🇸 SCTP IS HELPING BUILD TEAM USA’S NATIONAL TRAP TEAM!

The results are in and 16 athletes have earned a place on the USA Shooting National Team for International Trap. 10 of those athletes had SCTP as part of their path to Team USA.

That means more than half of the athletes selected to represent the United States in International Trap came through the Scholastic Clay Target Program. 🇺🇸

6 of 8 women. 4 of 8 men. 10 athletes. One incredible SCTP connection.

For some, SCTP was where they first discovered competitive shooting. For others, it became an important part of their development along the way. They learned from their coaches, competed with their teammates, built confidence on the range, and developed the skills and discipline to take their shooting to the next level.

And today? They’re representing Team USA on the international stage.

👏 Congratulations to all of the newly selected National Team members and to the coaches, teams, families and supporters who helped them get there!

From SCTP teams across the country to representing the United States. This is what the pathway can look like. 🇺🇸

And a special shoutout to our SCTP alumni:
🏆 Aeriel Skinner
🏆 Carey Garrison
🏆 Taylor Dale
🏆 Madelynn Bernau
🏆 Carmen Cunningham
🏆 Micaela Velasquez
🏆 Jack Brosseau
🏆 William Browning
🏆 Todd Hitch
🏆 Will Hinton

🇺🇸 HALF OF TEAM USA'S S***T NATIONAL TEAM STARTED WITH SCTP!

The results are in, and we couldn't be prouder!

Following Fall Selection, 16 athletes have been selected to the USA Shooting National Team for International S***t and eight of those athletes are SCTP alumni.

Meaning 50% of the athletes selected to represent the United States in International S***t came through the Scholastic Clay Target Program. 🇺🇸

These athletes didn't start on the international stage.

They started on youth teams.
They learned the fundamentals.
They competed alongside their teammates.
They put in the work.
And they continued chasing bigger goals.

Now, they're wearing the USA Shooting uniform and representing our country at the highest levels of the sport.

👏 Congratulations to all of the newly selected National Team members!

And a special shoutout to our SCTP alumni:
🏆 Madeline Corbin
🏆 Julia Nelson
🏆 Gracie Hensley
🏆 Karsyn Ross
🏆 Vincent Hancock
🏆 Christian Elliott
🏆 Conner Prince
🏆 Aidin Burns

Your accomplishments are something our entire SCTP community can celebrate, and your journey is an incredible example for the young athletes stepping onto an SCTP range today.