About the Hall of Fame
Nominations for the award can be submitted by a current NSCA member for review by an appointed committee. All nominations must be received by April 1st of the fiscal year to be considered that year. See the required qualifications, prerequisites, process, and application below.
2023 Inaugural Hall of Fame Inductee
Joseph Zeitler
Joseph Zeitler has been granted the honor of being the Pennsylvania Sporting Clays Association's Inaugural Hall of Fame Inductee.
Joe started his sporting clays career in 1994 when he joined the NSCA. Since then, he has made himself known throughout northeastern America by competing and winning a large number of events. His most significant wins are as follows:
10-time Pennsylvania State Champion
6-time HOA at the Hardy Classic
3-time HOA at the Seafood Blast
HOA at the Homestead Cup
4-time HOA at the Bad Clay
HOA at the Zone 2 Shoot
4-time HOA at the Western Zone
12-time HOA at the Dove Classic
HOA at the Mid-America
HOA at the NSCA Nationals in 28 Gauge and 20 Gauge Fitasc
HOA at the Northeast Regionals in 28 Gauge Fitasc, 20 Gauge (twice), and 20 Gauge Fitasc (three times)
HOA at the US Open in 28 Gauge
On top of this impressive record, he has also been on the
All American Open Team 5 years
All-Region Northeast Open Team 5 years
All-State Open Team 8 years
All-State Master Class Team 1 year
12 Gauge Team 1 year
20 Guage Team 6 years
28 Gauge Team 7 years
.410 Team 6 years
While many other shooters who joined in the '90s have either quit or slowed down, Joe has not. He still routinely shoots around 6000 targets a year in various disciplines from sub-gauge to Fitasc and everything in between, and he still travels all across the country to shoot at places like the National Shooting Complex in San Antonio, Texas.
Outside of his exemplary shooting history, he has also worked to advance the growth of the sport throughout the state. On a more local level, in 2022, Joe took on the task of being a coach for the Lawrence County Young Guns, an SCTP team located at the Lawrence County Sportsmen's Association (LCSA). Since then, he has taken numerous young shooters under his wing and taught them various new techniques and methods to help them succeed.
Despite being vice president of the PSCA when he was presented with this award, he was completely unaware that he was being nominated. The award was granted to him at the 2023 State Shoot with no warning given to him. He was highly grateful and we hope to see his success continue for many years to come.
Congratulations Joe!
Process:
1) President shall appoint a Hall of Fame Nominating Committee (NC) consisting of 3 members, chaired by a PSCA Board member, remaining 2 NC mmembers may be members at large, with preference to existing HoF members as available.
2) NC shall accept nominations in WRITING from general membership throughout the year, starting immediately following annual state shoot until 90 days prior to upcoming state shoot. This should include detailed outline of candidate's accomplishments, accolades to date, and any notable qualifications to justify candidate’s nomination. Candidate may not self-nominate.
3) NC shall meet in person or electronically no less than 60 days prior to upcoming state shoot to review nominations.
4) NC shall present qualified nominations to PSCA Board no less than 45 days prior to upcoming state shoot for Board vote with NO member abstaining.
5) Candidate must receive greater than 75% in favor from board for selection.
6) One (1) candidate shall be elected annually, with ties broken by duration as NSCA/PSCA membership in good standing. If there are no nominations, no award shall be presented
7) All nominations after the Board approves a candidate are considered VOID and new nomination forms shall be required for review the following year
8) Upon approval by PSCA Board, candidate shall receive personalized plaque presented to candidate at State shoot Saturday evening PSCA meeting. ALL DISCUSSIONS/NOMINATIONS/VOTING/APPROVALS SHALL BE STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL UNTIL PRESENTATION OF AWARD.
Shooter Award Qualifications:
1) Member in continual good standing with NSCA and PSCA for a minimum of 10 years
2) Regular competitor / recreational shooter who participates in sporting clays yearly
3) Demonstrates an exemplary record of shooting accomplishments as well as promoting the sport in PA
4) This award is to recognize an individual with more than just passion or a proclivity to travel and shoot. There must be an impressive record of accomplishments.
5) Must be a PA resident at the time of the award, and have been a resident of PA for a minimum of 10 years
Service Award Qualifications:
1) This proposal is intended to honor an individual not only for their shooting accomplishments, but their commitment to the advancement of sporting clays in PA as well as nationwide.
--Examples include, volunteer work with youth groups, promotion and/or organization of charity events, assistance at clubs / ranges i.e. refereeing / scorekeeping.
--Not limited to these examples.
2) 1 award per year, voted on by the PSCA board with 2/3 approval vote
3) This recognition can be awarded posthumously.
4) Any current NSCA member can nominate an individual for this award by composing a letter detailing said individulas accomplishments and commitment to our sport.
Click here to download the Nomination Form for both the Shooter award and Service Award