Instructors and Referees
NSSA's Certified Instructor program prepares instructors to train shooters at all levels. For new shooters, a qualified instructor can help make that first experience an enjoyable one, chipping away at beginner's frustration and providing a good foundation for future shooting fun. At higher levels, NSSA instructors can shorten the journey toward any shooter's goals. NSSA referees are vital to the fair and consistent operation of skeet shoots.
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Find an Instructor
Locate an instructor for any level of shooting experience in any part of the country.
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Become an Instructor
Become an NSSA Certified Instructor or upgrade your certification to the next level.
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Referee Resources
Download referee materials, become a referee, or locate referees for your shoot.
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Referee Test
Apply and take the test to become an NSSA Official or Associate Referee.
Skeet Shooting Instruction Articles
Skeet Referee Clinic at SA Gun Club
San Antonio Gun Club will host a Skeet Referee Clinic/Training Course on Saturday, February 2 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. This clinic/training will cover: any new rules changes from NSSA referees use of the wand (standing positions/where to hold) 2013 referee test (free) and NSSA certification ($5) available to those who wish. Questions and comments can be directed to Mark Richardson at mricha2234@aol.com. Referee application form, test, and handbook... [more...]
Shooting Tip:The Longer the Ride, More Likely the Miss
NSCA Certified Instructor Don Currie offers his fourth rule of movement: The longer “the ride,” the more likely the miss. The moment the comb of the stock reaches your cheek, the quality of the visual information reaching your brain begins to degrade. The longer the stock is at your cheek, the more likely it is that you will miss the target. The bottom line is, you will never be able to see a target as well with the gun in your cheek because... [more...]
NSSA Level One Instructor Course
If you’d like to become certified as an NSSA Instructor, you can join Paul Giambrone, III for an upcoming Level One course. The class is scheduled for January 5-6 at the Ft. Worth Trap & Skeet. Here’s what you can expect from an NSSA instructor course. To register for the upcoming NSSA Certified Instructor course, contact Paul Giambrone, III at 985-966-5450, or info@gsclinics.com. Note: This post was edited December 4, 2012, 7:00... [more...]
Instructors Being Targeted by Scam
A few months ago, NSCA informed instructors and clubs of fraudulent activities targeting NSCA Certified Instructors around the country. This week, we have learned of other instructors and clubs who have been targeted with similar schemes. The instructors and clubs tell us they are being contacted through email by someone who is supposedly setting up a shooting event for a corporate group. Some of the reports say the person claims to be from England. The... [more...]
Member Benefit: Insurance from SIAI
If you aren’t taking advantage of the insurance offerings of Sportsman’s Insurance Agency, Inc. (SIAI), you’re missing out on one of the most valuable benefits offered to NSSA-NSCA members. Whether you’re a shooter, club manager, instructor, director or officer, there is a plan developed just for your and your equipment’s protection. As the only insurance plans endorsed by NSSA-NSCA, each of these programs was developed... [more...]
Skeet Immersion Youth Camp
Wagon Wheel Sporting Club near Columbus and Ft. Benning, GA, will offer a two-day Skeet Camp for young shooters, July 14-15, giving youth the opportunity to learn skeet fundamentals from NSSA Certified Instructors. The shooting immersion clinic will focus on safety, target leads and acquisition, foot positions, and many other fundamentals of skeet shooting. NSSA’s Chief Instructor Ralph Aaron, Master Instructor Doug Thompson, and other Certified... [more...]
Ladies Charity Skeet Classic
The annual Ladies Charity Skeet Classic is scheduled for April 13-15 at the Fairfax Rod & Gun Club in Manassas, Virginia. Both ladies’ and men’s events are planned, along with special events for novices, instructional classes, auctions and much more. Proceeds benefit the Wounded Warrior Project. The shoot is friendly to beginners and other shooters who need instruction. Pre-shoot clinics start on Wednesday and Thursday, April 11-12,... [more...]
Heidi Juttner
We are sad to report that a dear friend to the NSSA-NSCA, Heidi Juttner, passed away over the weekend. For many years, Heidi worked closely with the NSSA, NSCA, our members, and member gun clubs as the primary point of contact with our endorsed insurance company, Sportsman’s Insurance (SIAI). As requested by Heidi, there will be no memorial service or funeral; instead, her closest friends and family will celebrate her life this weekend with a private... [more...]
Get a Sneak Peek at Our New Websites
It has been a major project for NSSA-NSCA this year to develop new websites aimed at making the massive amount of information and online tools of the associations more easily accessible to shooters, clubs, and visitors. The sites are almost ready for their official launch; the existing website addresses, MyNSSA.com and MyNSCA.com, will be redirected to the new sites on December 1, but for now, you can access the new sites at NSSA-NSCA.org. The new... [more...]
Mental Rehearsal For Better Skeet Shooting
by Skeet Shooting Tips Mental rehearsal is a technique practiced by professional sportsmen and is one of the biggest assets a skeet shooter can have, especially if they are learning skeet shooting as a competitive sport. When practicing this technique the shooter imagines the outcome of the shot in their minds eye just before calling for the shot. In order to effectively use the technique for mental rehearsal, and awareness skills, the shooter must... [more...]