The NSCA elections for governing bodies to serve in 2023-2024 are now complete, with the selection of the Executive Council and Officers. Three EC members were elected from each NSCA Region, among the Delegates in their respective Region, and one officer was chosen from each Region's EC members. Officers for the upcoming term are: Chairman - Timothy Miles (AZ - Western) 1st Vice Chairman - Mark Baltazar (NY - Northeast) 2nd Vice Chairman - John Calandro III (TX - South Central) Secretary - Kevin Smith (ND - North Central) Parliamentarian - Sammy McFaddin (GA - Southeast) Past … [Read more...]
NSCA End-of-Year Review Criteria
NSCA will conduct the annual end-of-year review during the week of January 16, 2023, to determine classification of members for 2023. The following criteria will be used for the review: 12 Gauge Classification: All shooters who started and ended the year in the same class and shot 500 registered targets or more are eligible for review. All shooters who shot 1,000 registered targets or more, in their ENDING class for the year, are eligible for review. If a shooter has accumulated FEWER THAN the following required minimum number of punches in their ending class for the year and … [Read more...]
NSC to Use Score Chaser for 2023 National Championship, Texas State
The National Shooting Complex has added Score Chaser to the portfolio of registration/scoring platforms it will use in the future for NSCA events. In 2023, the NSC will use Score Chaser for two flagship events it will host – the National Sporting Clays Championship and the Texas State Sporting Clays Championship. The 2022 National Championship registration is being managed by Winscore. “Diversity in our skills and tools is important to NSCA, in order to have options for our many events and to assist our clubs in their choice of platform,” said Michael Hampton Jr., NSCA Executive Director. … [Read more...]
Lori Desatoff Fund Is Inaugural Founding Endowment
The recently created NSSA-NSCA Endowment Committee is pleased to announce the establishment of its first Founding Endowment, the Lori Desatoff Endowment. Named in honor of the late Lori Higgins Desatoff, one of the most accomplished and influential Lady skeet shooters in NSSA’s history, the endowment was established by Lori’s family as a permanently restricted fund, with spendable proceeds used to benefit youth shooting and recognition of women in the sport. As a Founding Endowment, the fund will be initiated with a pledge of at least $100,000. The Lori Desatoff Endowment will be … [Read more...]
2023-2024 Executive Council Elected
The election for the 2023-2024 NSCA Executive Council is now complete, and a new governing body has been chosen. Three representatives from each of the five NSCA Regions make up the 15-member Executive Council. Those elected to serve from January 1, 2023, through December 31, 2024, are: Northeast Region Mark Baltazar (NY) Brad Hopkins (MD) Anthony Matarese Jr. (NJ) North Central Region Mary Jo Birka (MI) Terry Kriz (NE) Kevin Smith (ND) Southeast Region Joseph Fasulo (FL) David Kelley (FL) Sammy McFaddin (GA) South Central Region John Calandro III (TX) Bert … [Read more...]
Tips to Prevent Gun Theft, from Sportsman’s Insurance
Whether you're traveling to San Antonio for the World Skeet Championships or National Sporting Clays Championship, or just to your local club, your trip is officially ruined if your gun is stolen! One moment of carelessness can leave your shotgun vulnerable to thieves. We asked our friends at Sportsman's Insurance Agency, Inc. to share some tips on how not to be a victim of gun theft. We’re looking forward to your arrival in San Antonio to participate in the World Skeet Championships and National Sporting Clays Championship. Sportsman’s Insurance has been providing insurance to NSSA-NSCA … [Read more...]
Updated Ammo Policy for National Championship
Our ammo policy has been updated for the upcoming National Sporting Clays Championship. The National Shooting Complex now has adequate ammunition supplies in all gauges, including sub-gauge, to accommodate all competitors, so it is not necessary for you to bring your ammo from home. Reloads will be allowed for 20-gauge, 28-gauge, and .410 sporting events; however, reloads may NOT be used for the FITASC events. National Championship participants may purchase the following quantities of ammunition for each event: 12-Gauge Main Event – 15 boxes 12-Gauge Side Events – 5 … [Read more...]
NSCA Delegates Election Now Complete
The election of NSCA National Delegates for the 2023-2024 term is now complete and official results are determined. One state, Utah, required a run-off election for a position, and it has been completed as well. Because of the low number of candidates for many of the positions available, several write-in candidates have been elected. Some positions will remain unfilled because there were insufficient candidates, and write-in candidates did not receive enough votes to be elected. Any person, whether a candidate on the ballot or a write-in candidate, must have at least five votes to be … [Read more...]
NSSA-NSCA Response to CA AB #2571
In observance of the recently passed California Assembly Bill #2571, NSSA-NSCA must cease all advertising and marketing activities directed at individuals 17 years and younger in California. This includes ceasing to distribute Clay Target Nation magazine, Target Talk/Target Talk Lessons newsletters, CTN Extra newsletter, event promotions, and other association communications to affected members. We have purged all mailing and email lists of affected members for magazines, newsletters, and other communications. Processes are now in place to maintain compliance as affected member numbers … [Read more...]
NSCA Renews License for American Field Sporting
The National Sporting Clays Association has renewed its license for American Field Sporting with the International Field Sporting Association, allowing clubs to continue featuring AFS as a registered event at competitions and giving members the opportunity to earn All-American points in 2022. “American Field Sporting had an enthusiastic response from our members across the country in 2021, and we want to see the game continue to grow,” said Michael Hampton, Jr., NSCA Executive Director. American Field Sporting was initially licensed by the NSCA in 2021 and, in its first year, saw members in … [Read more...]
Donate to NSSA-NSCA
Thank you for your interest in making a donation to the National Skeet Shooting Association – National Sporting Clays Association. You may currently make donations in these ways: Mail a check to: Attn: Misty Thomaston NSSA-NSCA 5931 Roft Rd. San Antonio, TX 78253 Indicate to which fund you would like your donation allocated. See below for options. Contact us by phone to make a donation by credit card: Misty Thomaston 210-688-3371 ext. 213 If you wish to designate a donation to either of the funds listed below, you may use the links for online … [Read more...]
Info for Upcoming World English Participants
We have some important information for registered participants in the upcoming World English Sporting Clays Championship. Participants should watch their email for updates until the time of the event, April 19-24. Ammo Policy Update Factory ammunition must be used for all 12-gauge events. Reloads will be allowed for sub-gauge events only. If you must purchase ammunition at the event, please be aware that you will only be allowed to purchase enough to cover your competition events. Verification of event entry will be required to purchase ammunition. No practice ammunition will be sold at … [Read more...]
Submit Nominations for NSCA Hall of Fame
Nominations are being accepted for 2022 inductions to the NSCA Hall of Fame. Any member in good standing may submit a candidate for consideration. The deadline for submission of nominations is February 28 for this year’s inductions. Induction into the Hall of Fame is the highest honor any sporting clays shooter can receive from the association. Hall of Fame candidates are selected from three groups: candidates who have made impressive records shooting; persons who have made significant contributions to the NSCA and the sport (the Hal du Pont Jr. Service Award), and persons who have made … [Read more...]
End-of-Year Review Process Completed
Clubs: Renew Membership, Register Shoots for 2022
It’s time for NSCA clubs to renew your membership and register shoots for 2022. You must renew your membership before you can register shoots for 2022. By renewing your membership and registering your 2022 shoots soon, you can take advantage of two opportunities: Shoots registered by December 10 will be listed in the February issue of Clay Target Nation magazine. Clubs renewing by December 17 will be entered into our Club Membership Renewal Drawing. To have your registered shoots listed in the February 2022 issue of Clay Target Nation, two steps are required by December 10: … [Read more...]
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