Youth Shooters

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Support for Shooting Sports

Whether you are a youth interested in shooting sports, a parent of a youth who is or might be interested, or a youth shooting sports coach looking for more information and resources, MYSSA is here to serve you. Shooting sports such as  trap, skeet, sporting clays, handgun, rifle, air rifle and archery target shooting all help Missouri youth to learn and grow. Participation in activities such as shooting sports support youth in making friends, building confidence and having fun while developing team and leadership skills.

Team shooting sports teaches kids accountability — for themselves, their equipment and their team. It’s an opportunity to learn new shooting skills or improve the skills you already have. No matter your path to shooting sports, this is your chance to further yourself both in shooting and in life.

The MYSSA Mission

The mission of the Missouri Youth Sport Shooting Alliance is to introduce, promote and facilitate safe shooting sports to Missouri youth, providing unique opportunities for student athletes across the state to improve their skills through participation in a variety of team-based programs. 

Opportunities for Youth in Sport Shooting

For youth who are interested in sport shooting or even already involved in sport shooting just not in a team setting yet, the opportunities for growth are endless. Shooting sports as a team activity pair ideally with an academic setting in a high school. This gives students a way to build relationships and even friendships with their teammates. It also provides leadership development as team members organize their teammates, events, fundraising and more. 

Furthermore, participating and excelling as part of a sport shooting team can lead to ways to support one’s education. Many colleges have sport shooting teams and some offer scholarships for team members. Not only does this help to fund college, but joining a team is one way new students can find their place in a school.

Get Involved in Youth Shooting Sports

Whether you are interested in competing in trap, skeet, sporting clays, handgun, rifle, air rifle or archery target shooting, MYSSA is here to provide helpful resources and access to exceptional training and events. 

Through our organization you can find out about upcoming competitions, view results from past organizations, explore associate team shooting organizations, learn from other quality sport shooting resources and research team funding opportunities.

USA Midway Foundation

Find A Youth Sport Shooting Team

As a team sport, sport shooting offers new ways for Missouri’s youth to learn from coaches, build friendships and develop skills.

Many high schools across Missouri already have a shooting team organized for interested youth. If not, there are other teams available for Missouri youth to join. Visit the MidwayUSA Foundation website to find a youth shooting sports team near you. 

Find Your Team on Midway USA

Event Results and Recognition

View results from recent youth shooting sports team events throughout Missouri.

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Youth Shooting Resources