Scholastic Trapshooting

Introduction

The Scholastic Clay Target Program was designed to provide an opportunity for school aged shooters up through grade 12 to display their competitive shooting skills and abilities in three different disciplines, trap, skeet, and sporting clays. By participating in this program young shooters are able to earn state and national recognition while learning first hand, the importance of safe firearms handling, commitment, responsibility, leadership and teamwork.

Thanks to a cooperative effort between the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) and several other key partners, including the Amateur Trapshooting Association (ATA), the National Skeet Shooting Association (NSSA), and the National Sporting Clays Association (NSCA), the program is experiencing phenomenal growth, media recognition, and increasing support throughout the firearms and shooting sports industries.

Under the guidance and direction of experienced adult coaches, young shooters are taught basic gun handling and shooting skills. The only requirement is that each shooter is a member of a team, and that each team is registered with SCTP National Program office. Families with young shooters who would like to learn more about this exciting program are encouraged to come out on Sunday mornings and check the program out.

SCTP Competitive Divisions

• Rookie Division – 5th graders and below
• Intermediate Division – 6th, 7th, and 8th graders *
• Varsity Division – 9th – 12th graders

* * Novice and Experienced categories in the Intermediate and Varsity Divisions.

The SCTP is open to all students enrolled in elementary, middle, junior high or senior high school. And it’s free to register.

* To learn more about the SCTP at the national level check out their website at: www.sssfonline.org

** To learn more about GCF&G’s commitment and our involvement in this outstanding program you can email us with questions at: sctp@gcfng.com