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COVID-19 Update: Postponed or Canceled Events

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With concerns about the spread of COVID-19, many shooters and member clubs are making decisions about continuing with planned events. Because our member clubs and their events are throughout the U.S. and beyond, where circumstances vary greatly, each club will make its own decision about any changes in plans. We urge our member clubs and individual members to heed the advice of medical experts and advisories/requirements of their local and state governments regarding hosting and attending events. Please contact clubs directly for any questions about specific events. As we learn about canceled or postponed events, we will add them to the list below, post on our social media pages, and announce in Target Talk.

If an event does not appear below, we have not been notified of cancellation or postponement.

Clubs: If you are cancelling or postponing an event, please notify Sherry Kerr, skerr@nssa-nsca.com, to be included on this list.

Below are events we currently know have been postponed or canceled, as of September 18, 2020, 9:00 a.m.:

Original Date

Event

Club

Status
March 21-22 South River Open South River Gun Club (GA) Postponed, New Date TBD
March 23-28 ACUI Collegiate National Championship National Shooting Complex (TX) Postponed, New Date TBD
April 3-5 Arizona State Skeet Championship Clay Busters of Arizona (AZ) Postponed, New Date TBD
April 30-May 3 duPont/Krieghoff – Krieghoff – White Flyer Masters Skeet Shoot Forest City Gun Club (GA) Rescheduled for August 27-30
May 2-3 Ironman Invitational Sportsmens Club (WA) Postponed to September 19-20
May 3 Big Gun Open Union City Sportsmen's Club Postponed to September 13
May 22-24 Larry Steward Memorial DuPont Fish & Game (MD) Postponed, New Dates TBD
May 28-31 Tildon Downing Challenge Durham Co Wildlife Club (NC) Rescheduled for October 23-25
May 29-31 Alabama State Championship Fort Rucker Skeet Club (AL) Rescheduled for September 4-6
June 5-7 Louisiana State Skeet Championship Lafayette Skeet Club (LA) Rescheduled for October 9-11
June 5-7 Florida State Skeet Championship Jacksonville Clay Target Sports (FL) Reschedule for Nov 13-15 at Imperial Polk Co Gun Club
June 11-14 Texas State Skeet Championships Greater Houston Sports Club (TX) Rescheduled for October 30 - November 1
June 12-14 Utah State Skeet Championship Lee Kay Shotgun Center (UT) Rescheduled for October 9-11
July 24-26 New Mexico State Championship High Desert Sportsmen (NM) Rescheduled for September 11-13
July 31 - August 2 Kansas State Championship Ark Valley Gun Club (KS) Rescheduled for October 16-18
August 22-23 Got Doubles Stockton Trap & Skeet (CA) Canceled
August 28-29 Chili Peppers 20-28 Polk County Gun Club (NC) Canceled
August 28-30 The Magnolia Whitetail Ridge Outdoors (MS) Canceled
August 28-30 C. H. Metcalf/Joe George Open Sudlersville Skeet Club (MD) Canceled
September 5 Waco Doubles Classic Waco Skeet & Trap Club (TX) Canceled
September 11-13 Thunder Bird Open Memphis Sport Shooting Association (TN) Canceled
September 11-13 Hurricane Open Hurlburt Clay Target Sports Club (FL) Canceled
September 12 Lone Star Doubles Amarillo Gun Club (TX) Rescheduled for September 18
September 18-20 Idaho State Championship Boise Gun Club (ID) Canceled
October 10 Poule D'eau Open (28ga Marathon) Lafayette Skeet Club (LA) Canceled
October 11 Poule D'eau Open (.410 Marathon) Lafayette Skeet Club (LA) Canceled
October 17 Big Game Open Ben Avery Clay Target Center (AZ) Canceled
October 23-25 The Tildon Downing Challenge Durham County Wildlife Club (NC) Canceled
December 5-7 Cold & Snowy Open Imperial Polk Gun Club (FL) Renamed JB Maszk Hall of Fame

Prolific Shooter Tom Lause Passes Away

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Tom LauseNSSA regrets to report that John Thomas (Tom) Lause, 74, passed away on November 9, 2016, after a short battle with lung cancer.

Tom started shooting skeet in 1978 and registered over 250,000 targets. He had many skeet victories but was most proud of shooting 100 as a Veteran in the .410 event at the 2015 World Skeet Championships. He earned a place on the NSSA and Florida All-American Teams for many years. He was a highly respected member of the skeet community — both on the field and in his years of service to skeet. He proudly represented Florida as an NSSA Director and the Florida Southern vice president. For many years he helped with the administration of multiple shoots and was an avid supporter of the Florida Youth Camp and new shooters.

Tom was a Navy veteran and worked as a paving contractor.

He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Carolyn, and many friends. Contributions in Tom’s memory can be made to Hope Hospice, 9470 HealthPark Circle, Fort Myers, FL 33908, 239-482-4673.

Experience the Legacy, Celebrate the Future at Museum Reopening

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One of the clay target sports’ most meaningful celebrations will take place during the 2026 World Skeet Championships and National Sporting Clays Championship as the NSSA-NSCA welcomes members, families, sponsors, exhibitors, and guests to the grand reopening of the newly expanded and renovated NSSA-NSCA Hal duPont Museum & Hall of Fame.

To ensure that both NSSA and NSCA members can experience this historic celebration, two Grand Reopening Open House Receptions will be held — one during each association’s premier championship. All are invited to tour the expanded facility, experience the new Hall of Fame wing, and meet members of the NSSA-NSCA Hall of Fame.

A New Chapter for the History of Our Sports

The NSSA-NSCA Hal duPont Museum & Hall of Fame preserves the people, achievements, and traditions that have shaped skeet and sporting clays. Its collections bring that history to life through historic firearms, treasured memorabilia, championship artifacts, and exhibits honoring the legends whose vision and accomplishments helped build our sports.

With its renovation and expansion, the museum begins an exciting new chapter. The addition of the Hall of Fame wing creates an even more fitting setting in which to recognize excellence, share the stories of our sports, and connect today’s competitors with the generations who came before them. For longtime NSSA and NSCA members, the museum offers a chance to revisit cherished memories and reflect on the milestones that have defined skeet and sporting clays. For first-time visitors and guests, it is an opportunity to discover the personalities, equipment, competitions, and defining moments behind the sports we enjoy today.

Two Championships, One Shared Legacy

There could be no more fitting time for these celebrations than the World Skeet Championships and National Sporting Clays Championship, when the NSSA and NSCA communities gather for their premier events. In the midst of world-class competition and fellowship, each reception will offer a special opportunity to honor our shared heritage and celebrate the future of skeet and sporting clays.

The Museum & Hall of Fame will be open daily throughout both the 2026 Mini World / World Skeet Championships and the National Sporting Clays Championship. Members, sponsors, exhibitors and guests are encouraged to stop in during their championship week, with a dedicated Grand Reopening Reception at each event.

Grand Reopening Open House Receptions

World Skeet Championships Wednesday, September 30 2:00 – 5:00 p.m.
National Sporting Clays Championship Wednesday, October 21 2:00 – 5:00 p.m.

Please join us as we commemorate this historic milestone, tour the newly expanded museum, and spend time with members of the NSSA-NSCA Hall of Fame. Whether you are returning to a place filled with memories or walking through its doors for the first time, this prestigious celebration is one you will not want to miss.
 

This Month In Clay Target Nation

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The August issue of Clay Target Nation is packed full of tips and tactics that will help you find more success and have more fun on the sporting clays course or the skeet field this season. Plus, we’ve got coverage of some of the summer’s biggest events, including the NSSA Kolar US Open.

In our Training Tips columns, you’ll find some helpful insight from Tim Short about maximizing your eye potential, as well as a great reminder from Clayton Rue about making the most of the easy targets on a course.

Competition season is in full swing, and in this issue you can read all about Brandon Powell’s HOA win at the NSCA Southeast Regional, as well as Ed Smith’s 399×400 to win the NSSA Kolar US Open. There’s even a US Open photo gallery featuring photos from several different host clubs.

Dr. Richard Colo is back to remind shooters that the eyes should lead the hands when they’re shooting — not the other way around. Anthony Matarse has a great feature about how to simplify your mental game, particularly when you’re still working your way up through the classes. Meanwhile, Victoria Stellato urges skeet shooters to hop on the positivity cycle created by consistency and offers some advice on building and maintaining it. Finally, don’t miss some great tips on prepping for tournaments from Bobby Fowler, Haylyn Hanks and Madison Sharpe.

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Clay Target Nation is available monthly to all members in digital and/or print form. Not a member? You can receive the next issue when you join at http://nssa-nsca.org/join-nssa-nsca/.

Format Changes for 2027 Triple J Classic

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Beginning with the 2027 Triple J Classic, the event rotation schedule will be updated to improve overall event flow and create an earlier completion time on Sunday. The updated format will include:

  • An earlier start time on Friday (2 hours)
  • Two 12-gauge rotations completed Friday afternoon
  • Sunday’s final rotation begins approximately three hours earlier than this year’s format

These adjustments are designed to create a smoother and more accommodating experience for our competitors, referees, families, and staff while maintaining the atmosphere and traditions that make the Triple J Classic special. By shifting a portion of the 12-Gauge Championship to Friday, we are able to significantly
improve the Sunday schedule and provide competitors with earlier Sunday completion times, improved travel flexibility, less late-day Sunday congestion, and a better overall rotation balance throughout the weekend. We believe this updated format will improve the overall Triple J experience while preserving the
competitive structure our shooters enjoy year after year.

We appreciate your continued support and look forward to welcoming everyone back to the 2027 Triple J Classic.

 

Enter the 2026 NSCA Krieghoff K-80 Shotgun Raffle

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Looking for the chance to own one of the finest sporting clays shotguns on the market while supporting NSSA-NSCA? The annual NSCA Krieghoff K-80 raffle is back for 2026, featuring the iconic Krieghoff K-80 Sporter, generously donated by Krieghoff International.

This year’s prize is a 32-inch, 12-gauge K-80 Sporter equipped with choke tube barrels, Harmony Nitride engraving, and a right-handed Category 2 Sporter wood set. With an MSRP of $21,645, it’s an incredible opportunity to own one of the most respected competition shotguns in the sport.

Tickets are $100 each, and only 500 tickets will be sold, giving participants excellent odds of winning.

The NSCA is grateful to Krieghoff International for its continued generosity in donating this exceptional shotgun each year. Their longstanding support helps make this annual fundraiser possible and benefits the NSCA USA Sporting Clays Team, as well as the NSSA and NSCA All-American programs.

This raffle always sells out, so don’t wait until tickets are gone. To purchase your raffle ticket, call (210) 688-3371.

Good luck, and thank you for supporting the NSCA!
 

Five NSSA Directors-at-Large Elected

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The election is now complete for NSSA Directors-at-Large for the 2027-2028 term. Current members of the Board of Directors voted on the Directors-at-Large in an election that ended July 31.

The elected Directors-at-Large are:

    Katie Fichtner (OK)
    John Haugh (CA)
    Ken Ford (KY)
    Douglas Frey (LA)
    Tom Bolling (GA)

Directors-at-Large have the same responsibilities as other elected Directors, except that they represent all members instead of one state. They will assume their roles on January 1, 2026, and serve through December 31, 2028.

 

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