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SPP FAST FACTS Program Goals: Teach the safe and responsible handling and use of firearms. Provide a supportive team-based environment using the shooting sports as the catalyst for teaching life lessons and skills that emphasize positive character traits and citizenship values. Introduce young shooters to a sport that can be enjoyed for a lifetime, one that offers a level playing field, and one that offers all family members an opportunity to enjoy together. Mission Statement: The Scholastic Shooting Sports Foundation is an educational-athletic organization that exists to introduce school-age youths to the shooting 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. Vision Statement: To continue to be recognized and respected as the leader in the youth development shooting sports programs. Program Sponsor: The Scholastic Shooting Sports Foundation (SSSF) is the National Governing Body (NGB) for youth speed shooting and the Scholastic Pistol Program (SPP). Program Scope: The SPP offers participation in speed shooting. Program Focus: TEAMS! The SPP is a TEAM-BASED program, focusing on youth development. Participation in SPP should be fun and there is no place for a win at all cost attitude. Team Supervision: An adult Volunteer Head Coach leads each team. Volunteer State Advisors provide support for in-state activities and support to their Volunteer Head Coaches and Assistant Coaches. Full-time Directors of Development coordinate the program and they are assisted by National Coach Trainers and the National Training Team. National Coach Trainers are responsible for coach development and training. Registration Fees: The registration fee for State Advisors, Head Coaches, Assistant Coaches and Adult Volunteers is $30.00. This fee covers the cost of liability insurance and the background check. All adults working directly with SPP athletes must be registered with the SSSF. To be covered by SSSF liability insurance, a volunteer must be registered with the National Program. The membership for each registered athlete, including Collegiate, is $20.00. The fee covers the cost of insurance and awards. Each athlete must be registered by their Head Coach.