Shotgun PathwayOLYMPIC TRAP & SKEET
Open the interactive team-launch desk
Coach pathway / build the local network
Start an SCTP team.
Recruit a head coach. Secure range access. Register through SCTP.
Official registration: SCTP SHOT system. Team and athlete records belong in the authorized program system. Requirements checked September 3, 2026.
SCTP registration
Six steps to registration
Choose a head coach
Identify a head-coach candidate age 21 or older and at least one athlete. Community and school teams are eligible. Official SCTP FAQ
Secure range access
Build a relationship with a local gun club or range. Confirm safe access, available disciplines, scheduling, insurance questions, and facility requirements.
Talk to SCTP
Reach a current state advisor, regional representative, or national staff member to confirm the season's launch path. Official contact directory
Create the team in SHOT
The head coach or team administrator creates the new team and registers the first coach. Open SHOT
Complete coach requirements
Invite additional coaches and volunteers in SHOT. Complete current registration, background-check, and approved coach-training requirements. Coach training
Register athletes
Complete official athlete profiles, consent/waiver, sportsmanship, and medical-consent steps in SHOT; then plan a safe first-season calendar. Registration requirements
Current official fee snapshot: the SCTP registration page lists $45 per volunteer, a $20 team fee, and $35 per athlete. It also says background checks require renewal every two years. Fees and requirements can change; verify the official registration page before payment.
Prepare for Olympic disciplines
SCTP includes Olympic Bunker Trap and International Skeet. The SSSF Basic Shotgun Coach Course combines online coursework with a mandatory in-person range day; its current description says international disciplines receive only brief coverage. Confirm discipline-specific coaching and suitable range access separately.
Official resources
SCTP / SSSF resources
Start and registrationCurrent team, volunteer, athlete, fee, and renewal steps.
SHOT SystemCreate the team, invite adult volunteers, and manage official registration.
Coach trainingOnline course, mandatory range day, and current course requirements.
Resources and formsHandbook, registration guides, operating resources, and required forms.
Background checksOfficial adult volunteer policy and process.
Program contactsCurrent state, regional, and national contacts for launch questions.
Before you start
Must the team be affiliated with a school?
Community and school teams are eligible. A head coach and at least one athlete can begin a team. Official SCTP FAQ
How old must the head coach be?
The official SCTP FAQ states that a head coach must be at least 21. Required registration, background-check, and training steps also apply.
Where do I register the team?
Register the team and athletes through SCTP's SHOT system.
Where should athlete forms and personal information go?
Use the official SCTP registration process and authorized team records. Keep athlete identities, medical information and schedules in authorized team records. The support form accepts adult organizer details only.
Can the team include Olympic disciplines?
SCTP includes Olympic Bunker Trap and International Skeet. Confirm technical coaching and suitable range access; the Basic Shotgun Coach Course says international disciplines receive only brief coverage.
Your next action
Open team-launch desk
Plan your team launch
Complete the checklist and request team support.