This is an SCTP Team so we follow the SCTP guidelines. All school-age boys and girls in grades 12 and under with the physical, mental, and emotional

maturity to participate in a team sport are eligible to participate in the SCTP. There is also an SCTP College Division for college-aged participants. Participants must be bona fide students enrolled (with 9 credits minimum for undergraduate and 6 credits for graduate) in an accredited school, home- schooled program, college, or university to include 2-year colleges. The athlete must be deemed academically eligible to participate in school-sponsored sports programs. College athletes may participate in the College Division of the SCTP through the SCTP shooting year of their 25th birthday.

The SCTP primary and secondary school program eligibility ends with graduation from high school, or once a student reaches his/her 20th birthday, whichever comes first.

SCTP DIVISIONS (American Disciplines)

1. ROOKIE DIVISION Grade 5 and Under

2. INTERMEDIATE DIVISION Grades 6 – 8

3. SENIOR DIVISION Grades 9 – 12

4. COLLEGE DIVISION Full Time Collegiate Undergraduate; Div. I, II, III, IV

All school-age boys and girls in grades 12 and under with the physical, mental, and emotional

maturity to participate in a team sport are eligible to participate in the SCTP. There is also an SCTP

College Division for college-aged participants. Participants must be bona fide students enrolled (with

9 credits minimum for undergraduate and 6 credits for graduate) in an accredited school, home-

schooled program, college, or university to include 2-year colleges. The athlete must be deemed

academically eligible to participate in school-sponsored sports programs. College athletes may

participate in the College Division of the SCTP through the SCTP shooting year of their 25th birthday.

B. Categories

To level the playing field even more, novice athletes compete in a separate competitive grouping or category from the more experienced athletes. Coaches, please remember, it is your responsibility to ensure that your athletes are classified correctly! Please verify all squading rosters at each event you attend. Incorrectly classified athletes will result in re-classification of that squad to the “Open Division” if applicable, or, in the case that “Open Division” does not exist, the disqualification of that squad.

SCTP CATEGORIES (American Disciplines)

1. ROOKIE DIVISION No categories in rookie division.

2. INTERMEDIATE DIVISION

• ENTRY LEVEL 1st year of participation in the intermediate division.

• ADVANCED LEVEL After 1 year of participation in the intermediate division.

3. SENIOR DIVISION

• JUNIOR VARSITY 1st year of participation in the senior division.

• VARSITY After 1 year of participation in the senior division.

4. COLLEGE DIVISION

• DIVISION I Schools with 21 or more athletes participating in the event.

• DIVISION II Schools with 11-20 athletes participating in the event.

• DIVISION III Schools with 10 or less athletes participating in the event.

• DIVISION IV Two Year Schools

Yes, we have an annual team fee. The team fee covers practice fees (clays & cart rental), team gear (several shirts and a sweatshirt), SCTP event entry fees, and we try to included at least one non-SCTP event entry fee. In 2026 the team fee will be $600 per shooter. The team teams cover about 1/3 of the actual cost for these items and philanthropy and sponsorships make up the rest. For that reason, all team members are expected to support philanthropy efforts.

The team member should supply their state’s youth hunter’s education certification. If they don’t have it, they need to get it before the first practice. The team member should also supply their own working gun, ammo, shooter vest/pouch, and safety equipment (glasses & ear protection). If your gun is not working properly, please take it a gun smith. We won’t be able to repair guns for you.

We typically practice one day a week plus one optional practice. We will do Sporting Clays one day and then skeet or trap the other. The practices will have kids split into squad with a coach and they will shoot different stands and work on drills when practical. The practices in 2026 will be at noon at The Farm. We will try to go to Indian Creek for Skeet and Trap when available.

Just like other people, we love to win and have done a lot of it thanks to dedicated shooters and parents. However, the Farm Team prioritizes development over winning. A win-at-all-costs mentality has no place in our program.

Our goals are to develop safe, skilled, and responsible shooters; foster respect and sportsmanship; ensure athletes enjoy their experience; and create a positive, supportive environment for families.

Youth sports provide an opportunity for young people to build self-esteem, develop skills, and learn accountability. They also provide adults an opportunity to model positive behavior and reinforce the importance of safety, respect, and good sportsmanship.