Tennessee Scholastic Clay Target Program

Tennessee Scholastic Clay Target Program (SCTP) provides youth ages 9 through the 12th grade and college an opportunity to participate in the three main shotgun shooting disciplines—trap, skeet, and sporting clays—with peers from across the state.

Safety is our first priority. All participants must pass a certified Hunter Education course and receive additional training. All coaches receive multi-day, in classroom, safety, and hands-on shotgun training. Scholastic clay target shooting has proven to be among the safest sports available in schools today.

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Tennessee SCTP teaches

Safe firearm handling

Responsibility

Leadership

Teamwork

Healthy competition

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There are more than 80 teams across the state. Many are part of public or private schools, others serve an entire county. To find your team, complete the form below and we will contact you.

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FAQs

When can I start participating with a team?

Complete this form and we will get you connected with the head coach of the team that best fits your needs.
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What do I need to get started?

The only items required besides a Hunters Education certification are these five pieces of equipment:

To learn about other shooting sports essentials, click here.

Where can I find Hunter Education classes?

All Tennessee SCTP athletes are required to complete an agency-approved hunter education course. Classes are available online and in person.

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Are shooting sports safe? Yes!

Yes! Shooting sports are proven to be one of the safest scholastic sports there are. According to American Sports Data, Inc., trap and skeet have one of the lowest occurrences of injury of any sport — 0.4 per 100 participants. Sports with higher occurrences of injuries include golf (1.0), gymnastics (2.9), baseball (5.8), basketball (7.6), ice hockey (15.9), and football (18.8).

Safety is the first and foremost rule in all shooting sports and certainly within Tennessee SCTP. Firearms are unloaded 99 percent of the time and athletes must complete a Hunter Education course prior to stepping onto a Tennessee SCTP shooting range.

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How do I know our coach is qualified?

All head and assistant coaches must complete coaches’ training and pass a background check.

Coach training classes approved by the Federation include NRA Level 1 Shotgun Coach course and SSSF Basic Shotgun Shooting Sports Coach Training.

How do I become a coach?

Visit our Coaches page to learn more about Tennessee SCTP coaches, requirements, and access resources.

tnwf.org/coach

What time of the year is the regular season?

Most teams begin practicing in February and March depending on the weather, but some teams practice year-round. Regional, state and national tournaments are held in May, June, and July, respectively.

Is Tennessee SCTP insured?

Coaches and teams are covered by a robust insurance policy. Contact us for more information on specifics.

Does Tennessee SCTP offer college scholarships?

All current Tennessee SCTP athletes who are graduating high school seniors and have a minimum grade point average of 3.0 can and are encouraged to apply to the three SCTP scholarships we offer. The submission links for completed applications can be found on each of the scholarship requirement documents below.

Are there universities and colleges that offer shooting sports at the collegiate level?

More than 100 colleges and universities have teams or clubs. Many are student-run teams, but a few offer athletic scholarships! This includes six schools in Tennessee—Bethel University, Bryan College, UT Knoxville, UT Martin, UT Southern, and Vanderbilt University. Tennessee SCTP athletes interested in competing at the collegiate level should check out these schools to find the best match for their educational goals while continuing to compete.

All athletes interested in being considered for a scholarship for shotgun sports are urged to keep a shotgun journal/diary to present to coaches when applying.

Alexandria Tech & Community College
Alexandria, Minnesota

Angelo State University
San Angelo, Texas

Arizona Christian University
Glendale, Arizona

Arizona State University
Tempe, Arizona

Army West Point
West Point, New York

Auburn University
Auburn, Alabama

Bethel University
McKenzie, Tennessee

Boise State University
Boise, Idaho

Bryan College
Dayton, Tennessee

Central Lakes College
Brainerd, Minnesota

Clemson University
Clemson, South Carolina

Coe College
Cedar Rapids, Iowa