Hey everyone! I’m curious to hear your thoughts and ideas. Have you seen any great promotions or creative strategies to encourage league and recreational shooters to give competitive shooting—like NSCA tournaments—a try?
At my club, we have over 500 league shooters, but fewer than 10% have ever participated in an NSCA event. We're brainstorming ways to make tournaments more appealing and accessible. One idea is to host fun, easy-to-medium difficulty events at each shoot, but the big question remains: how do we spark that initial interest?
We’re considering things like:
For those of you who are newer to NSCA or thinking about trying it, what are your biggest questions? What do you wish you had known before your first competition? We're also working on a guide or video to help ease uncertainty and tackle that fear of embarrassment many feel when stepping into competitive shooting for the first time.
Let’s brainstorm together—what would make competitive shooting more inviting? What has worked for your clubs or for you personally? Looking forward to hearing your thoughts and experiences!
At my club, we have over 500 league shooters, but fewer than 10% have ever participated in an NSCA event. We're brainstorming ways to make tournaments more appealing and accessible. One idea is to host fun, easy-to-medium difficulty events at each shoot, but the big question remains: how do we spark that initial interest?
We’re considering things like:
- Door prizes or special awards for first-time competitors
- Trophies specifically for new shooters
- Beginner-friendly events with a focus on fun over pressure
For those of you who are newer to NSCA or thinking about trying it, what are your biggest questions? What do you wish you had known before your first competition? We're also working on a guide or video to help ease uncertainty and tackle that fear of embarrassment many feel when stepping into competitive shooting for the first time.
Let’s brainstorm together—what would make competitive shooting more inviting? What has worked for your clubs or for you personally? Looking forward to hearing your thoughts and experiences!