Effective January 1, 2021, all designated sub-gauge events have a separate classification system. This is one class for all the sub-gauges combined, not a separate one for each gauge. A sub-gauge event will be defined as any event, except 16-gauge, that is not 12-gauge and that is smaller in diameter than 12-gauge. For these purposes, “12-gauge event” means any event designated as 12-gauge or any general event that doesn't specify gauge. In case a 16-gauge event is held, it will classify as a 12-gauge event. All shooters started the shoot year 2021 one class lower than their 2021 … [Read more...]
2021-2022 NSCA Executive Council Elected
The election for NSCA Executive Council members from each region is now completed. Each of the EC members was first elected as a National Delegate from their state. Below are the individuals who will serve on the 2021-2022 Executive Council: Northeast Region: Mark Baltazar (NY) Brad Hopkins (MD) Anthony Matarese Jr. (NJ) North Central Region: Paula Benbow (WI) Brett Seibert (IL) Thomas Sweeney (IL) Southeast Region: Joe Cantey (SC) Joe Fasulo (FL) Sammy McFaddin (GA) South Central Region: Russ Arnold (TX) Gary Greenway (TX) Ronnie Lack (MS) Western Region: Nicolas … [Read more...]
Plans Set for 2021 FITASC Grand Slam
Dates and sites have been set for the 2021 FITASC Grand Slam Tour, NSCA's premier four-shoot series that crowns the NSCA FITASC Grand Slam Tour Champion, as well as Concurrent Champions. Events for 2021 are: March 8 – 14 Arizona State Shoot / B&P FITASC Slam Coyote Springs AZ April 28 – May 2 Southeast Regional The Meadows GA May 19 – 23 Northeast Regional … [Read more...]
COVID-19 Protocols for National Sporting Clays Championship
The NSCA and National Shooting Complex will implement a comprehensive list of COVID-19 protocols to reduce risks and prioritize the safety of our 2020 National Sporting Clays Championship participants, guests, vendors, and NSC staff. Below are the protocols we will follow: We will check the temperature of shooters going into Registration. All shooters will receive a face mask and a small bottle of hand sanitizer in their goodie bag. Squads will be asked to maintain social distancing in the field, i.e., 6 feet between shooters waiting their turn to shoot. We will minimize the … [Read more...]
2021-2022 National Delegates Elected
The election for NSCA National Delegates for 2021-2022 is now complete. The number of National Delegate positions in each state or geographic region is determined by the number of members there. Several states did not fill every position available to them due to an inadequate number of candidates. Write-in candidates will fill some positions; whether a candidate was on the ballot or a write-in, he or she must have received at least five votes to be elected. Elected candidates are highlighted on the results below. The new Delegates will serve beginning January 1, 2021. Thanks to … [Read more...]
COVID-19 Update: Postponed or Canceled Events
Texas State Sporting Clays Shoot Canceled
With a worsening of the COVID-19 status of San Antonio and the National Shooting Complex over the past few days, we regret that we must cancel our plans to host the Texas State Sporting Clays Championship. The San Antonio area has seen a marked increase in COVID-19 cases recently, resulting in stricter local guidelines for events. Over the past 72 hours, a mandate from the mayor requires approval for large events, and Bexar County residents have been advised to stay at home. Also, two members of our NSC staff, as well as the spouse of an employee, have now tested positive for … [Read more...]
Hopkins Game Farm to Host Northeast Regional
NSCA is pleased to announce that Hopkins Game Farm in Kennedyville, Maryland, has been awarded the 2020 Northeast Regional Championship. The NSCA Executive Council voted and approved this change in venue earlier this week. M&M Sporting Clays announced earlier this month that due to the COVID-19 pandemic restrictions in place for New Jersey, they would not be able to hold the Northeast Regional this year as planned. The 2020 Northeast Regional at Hopkins Game Farm will be held August 19–23. Registration will be open soon on Winscoreonline.com. Additionally, the FITASC Grand Slam tour … [Read more...]
Update from the NSSA Executive Committee
Friends, as we reported earlier, your Executive Committee and presidential committees have been working diligently to assure the future of our association during these unprecedented times. Our headquarters staff has been continually working and monitoring all of our associations functions. Your EC has been meeting at least once a week. Minutes from these meetings are published on our website. Your joint NSCA-NSSA Finance Committee has been working with our CFO and others to model various scenarios concerning our spending and potential income for the balance of the year. Proposals have been … [Read more...]
NSSA-NSCA Receives Funding Through PPP
The NSSA-NSCA is committed to continuing to provide timely, quality service to all of our members and member clubs through these challenging times. To that end, the NSSA-NSCA has applied for and received funding through the Payroll Protection Program (PPP) offered by the Small Business Administration (SBA) to provide resources that will be used to maintain staffing so that we can do just that. Many of our clubs may qualify for PPP funding. We encourage clubs to contact their respective banks to see if they qualify and apply for both federal and state relief funding. For more details on … [Read more...]
SFR Redemptions Delayed, More Time to Save
Sourcing our catalog of products for redemption in the Shooting for Rewards program will be a challenge for the next few months, so it is necessary for us to suspend redemptions until September 1 when we trust it will be easier to acquire the items needed and have products customized. To make it up to you, we’re giving you an EXTRA YEAR before your points expire, meaning you can now collect points for FIVE years to redeem for the items you want. Shooting for Rewards points are earned every time you shoot registered targets. You automatically earn a point for every target registered, and … [Read more...]
NSCA Adds American Field Sporting to Portfolio
NSCA has entered into a two-year licensing agreement with American Field Sporting (AFS), adding a new game to the sporting clays portfolio. In this agreement, effective immediately, the NSCA classification system will be used, and all targets will be included in the total targets shot during the agreement years. Participants will be eligible for punches in alignment with all other NSCA disciplines. Competition will begin in 2020 in the U.S., as well as other locations worldwide. With AFS, participants will face new challenges in existing games with several additions, including: … [Read more...]
NSSA-NSCA Offices and NSC Currently Closed
NSSA-NSCA Headquarters is currently closed to allow our staff to stay home and isolate due to concerns about COVID-19. Managers will be working remotely to assist our members and clubs. If you need assistance, you may email the following individuals: NSSA - Nathan Boyd, nboyd@nssa-nsca.com NSCA - Michael Hampton, mhampton@nssa-nsca.com IT Department - Bradford Jones, bjones@nssa-nsca.com Communications/Marketing - Sherry Kerr, skerr@nssa-nsca.com Accounting - Steve Scales, sscales@nssa-nsca.com OR Misty DeLeon, mdeleon@nssa-nsca.com National Shooting Complex - Royce Graff, … [Read more...]
Southeast Regional Event Postponed
The Southeast Regional Sporting Clays Championship, scheduled for next week at South Florida Shooting Club, has been postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic. The event will be rescheduled for a time later in the year; NSCA will announce the new dates when they are determined. Other NSCA Championship Tour events are presently still scheduled. … [Read more...]
NSSA-NSCA Scholarship Funds Doubled for 2020
NSSA and NSCA have doubled their commitment to their scholarship programs and will each award four $5000 college scholarships this year to deserving members who will graduate from high school and start a four-year college program in 2020. The scholarships will be awarded based on academics, citizenship, and participation in NSSA or NSCA. Applicants must submit an application, a short essay, a transcript, and a letter of recommendation. The scholarships are paid incrementally by semester, and students must maintain a B average. The deadline to apply has been extended to March 15, 2020. … [Read more...]
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