The Scholastic Clay Target Program (SCTP) is a great way to be introduced to the competitive shooting world. This program takes school age kids from grades 12 and under and allows them to shoot as a team in competitions in the U.S. The program is supported by the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) and many other supporters.
The kids involved can shoot Trap, Skeet, or Sporting Clays or a combination of the disciplines. They compete in each discipline in teams of five with an alternate. They first compete at a state level and then teams that make it out of state go onto nationals in San Antonio. Judging by the scores posted at this year’s National Championships the program is doing very well.
The program allows kids to get national recognition in shooting sports and build team work with fellow shooters. Shooters have been awarded scholarships from universities with shooting teams and also have moved on to shoot in the Olympics. All in all the SCTP is a great step for kids that want to shoot competitively.
Another good thing about the SCTP is that some of the sponsors give discounts on equipment and services on guns for the shooters. Some of the sponsors that offer rebates are Federal, Americase, and Mag-na-port.
I personally shot trap within the SCTP for a year and had a great time doing it. You learn a lot from the instructors and other shooters and you also meet more people in the competitive shooting community. I also know other kids that have shot and also had a great time. There are a few members of the Purdue Team that have been through the program and that is why they are doing collegiate shooting.
It is not hard to get involved in the program they are always looking for new members. You just need to find a club near you that has SCTP and talk to them. You can follow this link to get to their website.
The kids involved can shoot Trap, Skeet, or Sporting Clays or a combination of the disciplines. They compete in each discipline in teams of five with an alternate. They first compete at a state level and then teams that make it out of state go onto nationals in San Antonio. Judging by the scores posted at this year’s National Championships the program is doing very well.
The program allows kids to get national recognition in shooting sports and build team work with fellow shooters. Shooters have been awarded scholarships from universities with shooting teams and also have moved on to shoot in the Olympics. All in all the SCTP is a great step for kids that want to shoot competitively.
Another good thing about the SCTP is that some of the sponsors give discounts on equipment and services on guns for the shooters. Some of the sponsors that offer rebates are Federal, Americase, and Mag-na-port.
I personally shot trap within the SCTP for a year and had a great time doing it. You learn a lot from the instructors and other shooters and you also meet more people in the competitive shooting community. I also know other kids that have shot and also had a great time. There are a few members of the Purdue Team that have been through the program and that is why they are doing collegiate shooting.
It is not hard to get involved in the program they are always looking for new members. You just need to find a club near you that has SCTP and talk to them. You can follow this link to get to their website.
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