Shooting Wire

Chicago, IL - Monday, July 26, 2010 - The Scholastic Shooting Sports Foundation (SSSF) announced today they voted to add two new Members, Michael Hampton, Jr. and Phil Murray, to its Board of Trustees.

Michael Hampton Jr., Executive Director of the National Skeet Shooting Association (NSSA) has joined the Board of Trustees and will Chair the SSSF/SCTP committee for the National Governing Body (NGB) organizations which include the NSSA, ATA, NSCA, USA Shooting and the NRA.

Phil Murray, National Sales Manager for White Flyer, the Official Clay Target Sponsor of the Scholastic Clay Target Program has also joined the Board of Trustees and will serve as the Chairman of the Industry Committee for the SSSF/SCTP.

About The Scholastic Shooting Sports Foundation
The Scholastic Shooting Sports Foundation is an educational-athletic organization that exists to introduce school-age youths to the clay target sports and to facilitate their continued involvement by providing, promoting, and perpetuating opportunities to safely and enjoyably participate and compete in a high-quality, team-based sport led by trained adult coaches focused on enhancing the personal growth and development of their athletes.

The SSSF is responsible for all aspects of the Scholastic Clay Target Program (SCTP) across the United States, including participant registration, coaches, state coordinators, state and national championships, promotion, communications, websites, public relations and growth strategies.

To learn more about SSSF/SCTP or how your company can become a donor, visit their website at www.sssfonline.org.