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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.

Deadline Approaching for NSSA Club Grants, Programs

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NSSA offers several grants for its member clubs, and the deadlines to apply for 2026 grants are approaching. Two of the grants have a deadline change and are now due earlier than in the past.

State Shoot Assistance Grant is offered to clubs hosting their state shoot, and funds can be used to help grow the shoot and attract more participants. The grant is $2,000, and the deadline has been changed to December 1, 2025. Download the application form.

Club Assistance Grant is offered to clubs for virtually any endeavor that benefits the game of skeet and helps grow shooting opportunities at the club. The deadline to apply has been changed to December 1, 2025. Download the criteria and application form.

NSSA Women’s Shooting Grant is a new grant program designed to increase the number of women shooting skeet and create new opportunities for them. Deadline to apply is December 1, 2025. Download the criteria and application form.

Ambassador Club Program is a new program that recognizes NSSA member clubs that participate in various NSSA activities. Deadline to apply is January 15, 2026. Download the criteria and application form.

In addition, grants are available to help clubs host youth camps and referee clinics. Applications can be submitted anytime for these.

Youth Camp Grants – Grants may be awarded for up to $1,000 at any time during the year. Download the application form

Referee Clinic Grants – NSSA’s goal is to provide as much assistance to as many camps as possible. Requests are reviewed based on need, number of participants, number of previous camps held, and amount of funds available. Download the application form.

All club grant forms can be found at MyNSSA.com in the Clubs section > Club Forms page, or follow this link.

Final Shots: Jim Tiner

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It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Jim Tiner, Chief Warrant Officer Five (Ret.), United States Army. Jim was a native Texan, a Vietnam veteran, a patriot through and through, and a stalwart leader within the National Skeet Shooting Association and the North Carolina Skeet Association. He passed away on November 24.

Born in 1947, Jim lived a life defined by service, integrity, and devotion to his country, to his family, and to the sport and community he cherished. His decades of military service reflected extraordinary professionalism and courage. As a Vietnam veteran, he embodied the values of sacrifice and commitment that shaped his life and inspired all who knew him.

Within the NSSA, across Zone 4, and throughout the North Carolina Skeet Association, Jim was a respected and steady presence. His leadership, mentorship, and genuine care for shooters of every age and experience level strengthened the sport and enriched countless lives. His influence and contributions, both visible and behind the scenes, will endure for generations. Jim served several terms as an NSSA Director and Executive Committee member, and in 2023, he was inducted into the NSSA Hall of Fame as the recipient of the Ray Boller Award for extraordinary service to NSSA and the sport of skeet.

Our hearts are heavy today, but we take comfort knowing that Jim is in a better place.

Jim is survived by his wife and partner Belinda, whose steadfast devotion to Jim, especially through difficult and trying times, has been an extraordinary example of grace, compassion, and unwavering love, caring for Jim with dignity and strength.

On behalf of the entire skeet community and the many lives Jim touched, we honor his memory and celebrate a life exceptionally well lived. He will be deeply missed and forever remembered.

 

Download the NEW NSSA-NSCA Membership Mobile App

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The official NSSA-NSCA Membership Mobile App is here!

We’re pleased to introduce the official NSSA-NSCA Membership Mobile App, designed to make your membership easier and more connected than ever. Everything you need is right at your fingertips:

  • Access your digital membership card
  • View your current classification and shoot history
  • Find clubs and events near you
  • Access the NSSA and NSCA Rule Books
  • …and so much more!

Log in using the same credentials you use for the nssa-nsca.org website and start exploring today!

Get it now on the Apple App Store (iPhone) or Google Play (Android). Select the appropriate button below to download.

The Membership App is separate from the NSSA and NSCA Event apps. The event apps will still be utilized for the Championship events.

         

 
 

This Month In Clay Target Nation

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The November issue of Clay Target Nation is packed with tips and advice from our experts as well as coverage of some major events — including the World Skeet Championships.

In our Training Tips columns, Paul Giambrone III encourages shooters to actually welcome what he calls “the good misses,” while Anthony Matarese Jr. coaches sporting clays shooters through those pesky plateaus.

Of course, this issue has complete coverage of the World Skeet Championships, including an extensive article on the event and Caile Bradham’s big win, as well as coverage of the Mini World, the Hall of Fame banquet and plenty of photos from the entire week. We also have articles covering the NSCA Western Regional, Southeast Regional and South-Central Regional, and a piece on the NSSA Pan-America.

Haylyn Hanks has an article called “5 Things Your Coach Wishes You Understood” that you won’t want to miss, and we also have a profile on Derrick Mein, who has proven his shotgun prowess in sporting clays as well as skeet and trap. Finally, Victoria Stellato walks skeet shooters through the physical side of shooting and reminds us that not all shooting problems are mental.

Advertisers in the November issue are:

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/.

First-Timer’s Guide to the World Skeet Championships

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The World Skeet Championships are the premier annual event in American Skeet, and a trip to the World Shoot is a bucket-list item for almost everyone who participates in the sport. We want you to enjoy every minute of it and get the most from your trip to the National Shooting Complex, so we’ve prepared a guide answering many of the most commonly asked questions from first-timers at the World Shoot.

Among the topics covered are what to do first when you arrive at the National Shooting Complex, which options are a good idea for a first-timer, ammunition, gun storage, on-site transportation and parking, bringing family as spectators, when and where to practice, where to see scores, and much more. You can see the guide here.

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