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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.

Rule Book and By-laws Changes Now in Effect

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NSSA Directors have voted to pass one change to the NSSA Rule Book and four changes to the NSSA By-laws. These changes took effect January 1, 2026. For specific verbiage in the current versions, please refer to the noted sections in the NSSA Rule Book and By-laws. The changes are:

NSSA Rule Book

The NSSA Rule Book has been re-ordered to ensure that it is organized in a manner that is most helpful for shooters, referees, and shoot management. The update allows us to create pull-out sections to make a Shooter Handbook, Referee Handbook, and Shoot Management Handbook. Rules were copied verbatim from the old rule book and only updated in the following areas:

  • Updating outdated language (referencing faxes, snail mail, etc.)
  • Changes to the Weather Station language due to new technology (Section I-A-16, Pages 2-3)
  • Changes to the Protest section to create clarity (Section V-Q, Page 40 – 42)
  • Housekeeping – deleting duplicate words, spelling errors, etc.
NSSA By-laws

#1 – Notification of Elected Directors – Section 3.4 (f)
All Directors elected shall be notified in writing as soon as practical.
This deletes previous reference to notification of elected Directors by letter.

#2 – Counting of Officer Ballots – Section 4.1(b)(iv)
This section, which required ballots for any contested officer election to be sent to an accounting firm for counting, is being removed.
The accountant review and audit was applicable with handwritten and mail-in ballots, whereas today, electronic ballots provide an electronic audit trail, if needed.

#3 – Age Requirement – Section 3.1
This change imposes an age requirement for eligibility to run for Director:
Members in good standing who have reached the age of 18 by January 1 of the year they would take office, as determined by the Executive Committee, in its discretion, will be eligible for election to the Board.

#4 – Election Timeline – Multiple Sections
Several changes were made to the election timeline to streamline the process and more accurately reflect the time needed to complete each process.
Please click here to see affected sections..

For any questions related to the rule book and by-laws changes, contact Jessica Wolfe, jwolfe@nssa-nsca.com.

 

This Month In Clay Target Nation

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The January issue of Clay Target Nation is our annual Reference Issue, packed full of information you’ll want to keep handy all year.

In our Training Tips columns, instructor Tim Short has some advice for shooters who get nervous about high 2, and Clayton Rue takes us back to “second grade” by reminding sporting clays shooters that they have to learn the basics first before they can build on that solid foundation — much like second graders have to learn to read before they can spend the rest of their lives reading to learn.

If you’re interested in supporting worthy causes in the skeet and sporting clays communities, you’ll find our article on the NSSA-NSCA’s fundraising efforts informative — it’s eye-opening to see how clubs, youth shooters, women shooters and more benefit from the funds donated by generous members. And, if you haven’t been to the National Shooting Complex in a while, check out the article about the updates that have been made to the property.

As for reference materials, this issue is full of lists and charts that will help you plan and navigate your shooting year. We have complete lists of the NSSA and NSCA governing bodies, so you know how to get in touch with the men and women who represent you. We also have lists of the Top 100 NSSA shoots, by difficulty factor, and Top 100 NSCA shoots, by entries. Perhaps most importantly, this issue has complete lists of all NSSA and NSCA shoots that had been registered by Dec. 12, organized by state, so you can start planning your shoot year.

Advertisers in the January 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/.

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.

 

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