NSCA introduces its new podcast, “The Sporting Clays Nation Podcast,” made by and for clay target shooters who share a passion for breaking clays. Hosted by Master-class shooter and industry insider Clifford Seibert, the podcast will begin airing on Wednesday, September 24. The Sporting Clays Nation Podcast aims to inform, entertain, and educate current and prospective NSCA members in an engaging and accessible manner through a monthly podcast. Each month's episode will take you inside the world of sporting clays with: Exclusive conversations with top shooters, coaches, and industry … [Read more...]
Bid to Shoot with Pro Squad at Nationals
You can bid to shoot with your favorite sporting clays champion at the 2025 National Sporting Clays Championship. The upcoming National Championship will again feature the Qualified Pro Squad Rotation format, and you can be a part of it! For the sport’s largest event of the year, shooters meeting strict criteria for qualification will be assigned to the same rotation and same course. Qualified Pro Squad shooters have been identified from recent National, U.S. Open, World, and Regional Championships, plus Open and Ladies Krieghoff All-American Teams. Pro Squads will be made up of four … [Read more...]
2027 U.S. Open Host Club Selection Underway
The selection process is underway for the host club of the 2027 NSCA U.S. Open Championship, and you have the opportunity to have a say in it. A new process started last year allows National Delegates to review the seven tournament proposals submitted by clubs, complete with videos, and provide their feedback to the Executive Committee. Three finalists and any ties for the third position will do presentations during the National Delegate meeting at the National Championship before the Executive Council takes its final vote. National Delegates: Please contact the NSCA Executive Council … [Read more...]
A Bold New Look for the NSSA and NSCA
Exciting changes are on the horizon for the NSSA and NSCA! After months of collaboration with a leading sports marketing agency, a cross-organizational team is proud to unveil a bold new visual identity for both organizations — including striking new logos and an upgraded digital experience that reintroduces the thrill of clay target sports to the world. The revamped website user experience is designed to welcome newcomers who are curious about the games and eager to get involved, while still delivering the stats, standings, and resources members rely on. It’s a bridge between tradition … [Read more...]
Congratulations to FITASC Cup Winners
Congratulations to the U.S. winners of two recent FITASC Cup events. You can find complete results at https://www.fitasc.com/uk/competition/results. 2025 Beretta FITASC World Cup of Sporting Lady Champion – Karen Miles Lady Third – Desirae Edmunds Junior Champion – Connor Daniel Junior Third – Carson Lingle Senior (NSCA Veteran) Runner-Up – Will Fennell 2025 Beretta FITASC North America Cup of Sporting Open Champion – Dominic Grossi Open Runner-Up – Zachary Kienbaum Open Third – Connor Daniel Lady Champion – Karen Miles Lady Runner-Up – Desirae Edmunds Lady Third – … [Read more...]
August Is National Shooting Sports Month
NSSF, the firearm industry trade association, invites everyone to celebrate the shooting sports during the 2025 National Shooting Sports Month this August. Whether you’re an experienced marksman, a first-time gun owner or someone simply curious about the shooting sports, there’s no better time to get involved, improve your skills and introduce someone new to the range. Now in its eighth year, National Shooting Sports Month encourages all Americans to experience the excitement of target shooting while promoting safe and responsible firearm use. Ranges, retailers, manufacturers and industry … [Read more...]
Scammers Offering Fake NSSA-NSCA Lists
We’ve heard from some of our members and member clubs who have received unsolicited emails offering the NSSA-NSCA membership lists for sale. These offers are scams. No one has our membership lists, and they are NEVER for sale. We protect our members’ contact information and do not share, sell, trade, or otherwise distribute it, even with our sponsors or industry partners. If you receive one of these scam emails, you are welcome to forward it to us at nssa@nssa-nsca.com or nsca@nssa-nsca.com. Please report the email as spam and don’t click on any links it contains. Be assured that we … [Read more...]
USASCT Dominates World English Awards
Brandon Powell won his second consecutive World English Sporting Championship last week, taking high individual honors and the gold medal at the legendary E.J. Churchill Shooting Grounds in England. Fellow USA Sporting Clays Team Open member Anthony Matarese was on his heels, winning the silver medal. Ladies team members Desirae Edmunds and Madison Sharpe earned silver and bronze medals, respectively, in Ladies individual competition. Junior Connor Daniel won his division’s World Championship, and Turner Parcell earned the bronze. Carson Lingle took gold in the Colts … [Read more...]
Elliott Wiley Becomes Youngest to Reach Master Class
On May 18, 2025, NSCA history was made when 10-year-old Elliott Wiley of Sanger, Texas, became the youngest member ever to earn Master Class status. The fifth-grader achieved this milestone at the Texas State Championship. Elliott’s record surpasses the previous record of an 11-year-old shooter. Elliott’s father, George Wiley, said of his son’s accomplishment and his journey to Masters, “His enthusiasm for this sport would not be where it is today without NSCA competitions. Each All-American point, punch earned, and Sub-Junior accomplishment has pushed him to reach for new goals. Elliott’s … [Read more...]
Women’s Shooting Grant Recipients Chosen
NSCA has selected 18 clubs and entities as recipients of 2025 Women's Shooting Grants. The grants are being awarded for initiatives that fulfill the three goals of the Women's Shooting Grant Program: to enhance women’s awareness and enjoyment of our sport; to increase female membership within the NSCA; and increase female participation in NSCA registered competitions. The 2025 grant recipients are: Annie Oakley Shooters of Northern Illinois Bald Mountain Shooting Range Cardinal Shooting Center Defender Outdoors Clay Sports Ranch Eagle’s Nest Sporting Grounds Gallatin Sporting … [Read more...]
Winchester Ammo Raffle to Benefit USA Sporting Clays Team
What's the one thing an avid shooter can never have too much of? Ammunition! Here's your chance to win enough ammo to feed your favorite shotgun for a while -- a new raffle for a pallet of Winchester AA 12-gauge ammunition! Benefiting the USA Sporting Clays Team, the raffle is sponsored by NorthStar Foundation. Tickets are $100 each, and only 350 will be sold. Click here to purchase online, or call 210-688-3371 ext. 251. The pallet of ammunition comprises 104 cases. The winner may choose any 12-gauge Winchester AA target load except Diamond Grade. Delivery is included anywhere in the … [Read more...]
NSSA-NSCA Partners with NSSF to Launch New Educational Series
NSSA-NSCA has partnered with NSSF, the firearm industry trade association, to release a new educational content series designed to help new and non-traditional shooters confidently get started in shotgun sports. The series, available now on NSSF’s consumer-facing platform, LetsGoShooting.org, includes comprehensive hub pages and short instructional videos focused on the fundamentals of skeet and sporting clays, covering everything from safety and gear to etiquette and technique. “We’re working to reduce the barriers to entry that many new shooters face, whether that’s uncertainty over the … [Read more...]
Moving Up in Class Rule Change Passes for 2026
Earlier this year, the NSCA Executive Council proposed a rule change regarding the number of punches required to move up in class, and NSCA National Delegates have now voted to ratify the change. The following rule change will be effective January 1, 2026: V-A-3-b & c - MOVING UP IN CLASS b. It is the shooter’s responsibility to determine these punches and move up one class after reaching the following number of punches: 12-Gauge Classification AA Class to Master Class - 25 punches A Class to AA Class - 18 punches B Class to A Class - 10 punches C Class to B Class - 6 punches D … [Read more...]
Issues With Classification Processing Software Are Resolved
We believe the issues with our classification program have finally been resolved, and we are now starting to input shoots. If you come across any errors, please email Nicki Bowers at nbowers@nssa-nsca.com. Our IT department is re-running the 2024 All-Region and All-State points races that were affected by these errors, and that should be updated over the weekend. Thank you so much for your patience. … [Read more...]
NSSA-NSCA Announces Lockton Affinity As Additional Insurance Provider
NSSA-NSCA is pleased to announce its offering of a second insurance option to its members, member clubs, and instructors, enhancing one of its most valuable member benefits. In addition to its longtime affiliation with Sportsman’s Insurance Company, Inc. to offer discounted insurance plans for guns, clubs, and instructors, NSSA-NSCA announces a new partnership with Lockton Affinity Outdoor to provide additional options to its members and member clubs. “Gun insurance is very important to our members who need to protect their investment in equipment, and our clubs and instructors require … [Read more...]
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