It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that we announce the passing of Lois Neely, a true legend and cherished member of the sporting clays community. Lois departed this world on July 10, 2023, leaving behind a legacy that will forever be etched in the minds and hearts of our industry. Lois dedicated her life to sporting clays tournaments with an unwavering commitment to excellence, skill and service to our sportsmen. Her career began with the NSSA in member services in 1985. She moved to the NSCA in 1989, the first staff member to solely focus on the NSCA at headquarters, with member … [Read more...]
EC Announces Women’s Shooting Grant Program
The NSCA Executive Council announces a new initiative to enhance women's awareness and enjoyment of sporting clays, increase female membership in NSCA, and increase female participation in NSCA registered competitions through a shooting grant program. The Executive Council and staff of the NSCA consider outreach programs targeted toward women shooters to be a timely and worthwhile initiative. Sporting clays is a great lifetime sport for all ages and genders, and currently women are under-represented. The Executive Council recognizes that meaningful participation and advocacy of women … [Read more...]
Amber Schwarz Marks 25 Years With NSSA-NSCA-NSC
Amber Schwarz, NSSA-NSCA Director of Member and Club Services, celebrated her 25th anniversary with NSSA-NSCA on April 26. Amber started helping with shoots at the National Shooting Complex in 1996 and became a full-time employee in 1998. Amber is known as a go-to person at the office who can figure out the answer to any problem, as there are few jobs there she hasn't done, or practices and policies she hasn't helped implement. "I've worked from one end of the office to the other," said Amber, "doing anything and everything I could learn to get the job done." She spent many years as … [Read more...]
NSCA Delegates Approve 8 Rule Changes
The NSCA Delegates have approved eight rule changes. Below is a recap of the changes that are now in effect. Rule additions/changes are in red. Sub-Gauge Classification #1. Addition to Rule V-A-2-e: e. Carry-over punches 1) For 12-gauge classification: All punches earned in a shooter's current class in the immediate preceding target year will carry over into the current shoot year. Punches from two or more years ago will not carry over. 2) For sub-gauge classification: All punches earned in a shooter's current … [Read more...]
Final Shots: Robert T. “Bob” Lepor
It is with great sadness that we report that Bob Lepor, a great friend and leader of NSCA, passed away on Tuesday, February 7, 2023, after several years of illness. Members and staff of NSSA-NSCA knew Bob as a shooter, sportsman, and great competitor, but he was also a dedicated family man, fisherman, car-lover, hunter, and hard-working, successful businessman. Bob joined NSCA on March 14, 1994, shot 254,208 lifetime registered targets, and served in NSCA governance positions for many years. He served on the NSCA Executive Council from 2000-2013, including the Executive Council Chairmanship … [Read more...]
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