The new Sub-Gauge classification does not go into effect until January 1, 2021. The NSCA Executive Council is currently working on the details and the verbiage for the new rule so we can get the programming written for the NSCA database. Until that time, shooters will continue as in the past with the current single classification system. We will post the new Sub-Gauge classification rule when all the details and the verbiage are ready, prior to the 2021 shoot year. Click here for more information on the new Sub-Gauge classification. … [Read more...]
Two NSCA Rule Changes Approved
NSCA National Delegates recently voted on two rule changes, and both were approved by a majority of the Delegates. Both rules will take effect on January 1, 2021 for the 2021 shoot year. The new rules and the vote count for each are: Rule #1 - Sub-Gauge Classification Creation of a separate Sub-Gauge Class System - Starting January 1, 2021, any sub-gauge event (defined as any event using a shotgun that is not 12-gauge and is smaller in diameter than 12-gauge) would have a separate class system. (This would be one class for all the sub-gauges smaller than 12-gauge, not a class for each … [Read more...]
NSSA Endowment Exploration Framework
At the recent winter meeting of NSSA and NSCA governing bodies, a plan was made to explore a potential endowment program to benefit NSSA and NSCA. A workshop will be held to initiate the effort. President Don Kelly and Past President John Haugh prepared a statement on the plan, inviting interested members to participate: Throughout the history of our association, our members, members' families, and friends within the shooting community have donated both real property (e.g., guns) and financial contributions. Currently, we have ad hoc resources and personnel to properly and legally … [Read more...]
Final Shots: Doug Hart
NSCA has lost a member described as “a Minnesota legend” – Doug Hart – on January 1. Doug and his best friend, John Lunseth, enjoyed the game of sporting clays in its early years in the U.S., competing as early as 1986 when the Minnesota Horse & Hunt Club started sporting clays competitions by hosting the first state shoot in the United States, followed by the first national shoot in the U.S. in 1987 by the United States Sporting Clays Association (USSCA). During these early years, the word got out about the game of sporting clays and other clubs in Minnesota and around the country started … [Read more...]
NSCA Seeking Applicants for NSCA Director: Deadline Friday
The National Sporting Clays Association is accepting applications for the position of NSCA Director. The deadline for applications is Friday, February 21 at 5:00 pm CST. You can learn about the position at the links below. View the NSCA Director's Duties and Responsibilities View Requirements and Qualifications for NSCA Director Anyone who is interested in applying should submit a resume to: Email: nscadirectorsearch@nssa-nsca.com Mail: Michael Hampton, Jr. NSCA Director … [Read more...]
Review Your Shoot History for Recognition Programs
In 2020, NSCA will implement a new system of class card distribution. Rather than being mailed, class cards will be available on the NSCA website, and any member with an email address can download theirs. Class cards will be available online AFTER we run the end-of-year review the week of January 20, 2020. You may click here to view the 2019 end-of-year review criteria. To prepare for the end-of-year review, class card generation, and recognition programs, all members should go online to verify your shoot history. In addition to affecting your classification, an accurate shoot history is … [Read more...]
NSCA Member Clubs: Renew Membership, Register 2020 Shoots
It’s time for NSCA member clubs to renew your membership and register your shoots for 2020. 2020 is going to be a great year! We will be announcing new benefits for member clubs throughout the year and releasing new resources to help your club be successful. NEW THIS YEAR: Join the National Shooting Sports Foundation for only $25. NSSF is our shooting industry trade association and represents all shooting sports through an active government relations team. NSSF members can also access many tools and resources, like shooter recruitment initiatives, research, events and much more. … [Read more...]
Keep Up With 2019 National Championship Results
The 2019 National Sporting Clays Championship is underway, and scores are being posted as events are completed. You can keep up with the latest scores and results at Winscoreonline.com. Go to National Championship scores. You can find the Event Program and other information on the week’s events on our National Championship page. The National Championship will continue through Friday, October 4. … [Read more...]
Phil Murray Announces Retirement from White Flyer
Phil Murray, White Flyer National Sales Manager, announces his retirement from the company, effective January 2, 2020. Murray grew up in the San Francisco Bay Area where his love for shotgun sports began at the early age of 9. Murray’s career included tenure at NSSA, Krieghoff, Beretta, Kolar, and White Flyer. Murray joined White Flyer in 1995 and has played a crucial role in White Flyer becoming the #1 manufacturer of clay targets in the world. Murray was inducted into the NSSA Hall of Fame in 1995 for his shooting accomplishments, and on October 3, 2019, he received the prestigious NSSA … [Read more...]
Support Youth, Other Programs with NSSA-NSCA Donations
If you're a supporter of NSSA-NSCA and our various programs and want to offer financial support, we want you to know how to do so. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation, the National Skeet Shooting Association (of which the NSSA, NSCA, and National Shooting Complex are divisions) is eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions. While you may choose to make a general donation to the nonprofit corporation or to either association, you may also specify how your contribution is to be earmarked, such as for the NSCA USA Sporting Clays Team, to the youth shooting program, NSSA-NSCA Hall of … [Read more...]
Update on World English Disqualification Action
On September 12, the NSCA was notified by Northbrook Sports Club that it has disqualified one of the shooters at the 2019 World English Sporting Championship. Northbrook has rerun the shoot results, and the current posted results are the final official results. Following an investigation of the disqualification to determine if any additional disciplinary action should be taken, the NSCA Executive Council, along with the NSCA Executive Director, reached a decision. The NSCA EC and Executive Director feel that their decision is appropriate, given all evidence. All interested parties were … [Read more...]
Vendors Offering Special Pricing for Nationals
There's no better place than the National Sporting Clays Championship to see and purchase all the products you use for your favorite sport, and this year, we have even more vendors to see with the construction of a new vendor building. Many vendors are offering special pricing or opportunities only available at the event. Below are some of the National Championship vendor specials. Keep in mind that some may be limited, so get in to see your favorite vendors right away. Vendor Location Offer Atlas Traps Vendor … [Read more...]
Officers Address Membership on Endowments
The Officers of the National Skeet Shooting Association wish to address and update the NSSA-NSCA membership on a matter under discussion: To our membership, Members, sponsors and others have, from time to time, given gifts to the NSSA-NSCA. Sometimes the donor has specified their intent for these donations, such as 'Youth Shooting.' Because we have determined that there is substantial interest among our members and friends in supporting the work of the Association, we are exploring the potential benefits of soliciting gifts and donations to the Association in a more formal and … [Read more...]
2020 Championship Tour Dates/Sites Planned
Host clubs and dates for the 2020 NSCA Championship Tour, Powered by Winchester, have been announced. The tour will include the five Regional Championships, U.S. Open, National Championship, and the World FITASC Championship, as it will be hosted in the U.S. next year. Save the dates for these 2020 events: • Northeast Regional - May 12-17 - M&M Sporting Clays (NJ) • U.S. Open - May 31 - June 7 - Claythorne Lodge (KS) • World FITASC - July 15-19 - Providence Hill Farm (MS) • North Central Regional - August 5-9 - Northbrook Sports Club (IL) • South Central Regional - Sept. 2-6 - … [Read more...]
World English Returns to Churchill in 2020
The Clay Pigeon Shooting Association (CPSA) has announced that the CPSA World English Sporting and Sportrap Championships will return to the world-famous E.J. Churchill Shooting Ground, having last been hosted there in 2018. The Championships will take place from June 8-14, 2020, (Rescheduled for July 5-11, 2021) and will include two world championships, one each for the disciplines of English Sporting and Sportrap (5-Stand). The event alternates every year between the CPSA in England and the National Sporting Clays Association in the USA. It attracts … [Read more...]
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