Army ROTC Renews Youth Shooting Sports Sponsorship

The United States Army Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) has renewed its Platinum-level sponsorship of the Scholastic Action Shooting Program (SASP). The support helps fuel the mission of youth development through the shooting sports, a mission the organization began when it was established in 2012.

“Army ROTC is proud to sponsor the Scholastic Action Shooting Program again in 2024,” said Joshua Lutz, ROTC Deputy S2/3 (ranks that include operations and training). “We believe that SASP provides a supportive, team-based environment that teaches young adults important character traits and values that help them develop into well-rounded individuals.”

"We are thankful and honored to have the continued support of the Army ROTC this season and look forward to a long-lasting partnership," said Rick Leach, SASP national director. "The support as a Platinum-level sponsor helps provide opportunities in our program for our youth athletes and we are proud to help create a bridge to service for young adults who choose to do so."

SASP has attracted sponsorship from some of the industry’s finest in the dozen years it has safely introduced youths across the nation to the discipline, fellowship, teamwork and excitement of the shooting sports. Its mission is to provide “… student athletes aged elementary through college with a supportive environment where shooting sports serve as catalysts for teaching life lessons and skills that emphasize positive character traits and citizenship values.”

Enrollment is open to elementary school through college students and the season officially begins Sept. 1. There’s still time for young sportsmen to get involved and those interested can look for a team near them on this convenient map.

SASP offers events in .22-cal. pistols and rifles, as well as pistol-caliber carbines. More formal disciplines include 10-meter air rifle, 10-meter air pistol—adhering to international competition rules—and sport pistol.