SPARTA (IL) - The Amateur Trapshooting Association (ATA) would like to thank Winchester

Ammunition for another great year of sponsorship of the US Open, Grand American, & AIM Grand Championships! Winchester has been a sponsor of these events for decades, as well as a staple ammunition provider at the events with their iconic “AA” and “Super-Target” shotshells.

The US Open will take place May 29 – June 2, 2019 at the World shooting & Recreational Complex (WSRC) in Sparta, IL. Winchester graciously sponsors Event 10, the US Open Singles Championship held Saturday, June 1. This event also hosts over 200 youth shooters from the Southern Illinois Youth Sport Shooting Association (SIYSSA), a program dedicated to promoting trapshooting and other shooting activities for the youth of Southern Illinois.

The 2019 Grand American World Trapshooting Championships will be July 31 - August 10, 2019 at the WSRC. Winchester proudly sponsors Event 15, the Winchester AA Class Singles event on Monday, August 5. They also sponsor the Winchester Super 500 Singles, which is a competition spanning all Singles events of preliminary week (July 31 - August 4, 2019).

Winchester is also a Title Sponsor of the ATA’s “AIM” National Youth program and the 2019 AIM National Youth Trapshooting Championships, which will be held July 26-30, 2019 at the WSRC in Sparta, IL. In addition to their Title Sponsorship, Winchester also sponsors Event 4, the AIM Grand National Youth Handicap Championship, as well as a Pizza Party for all participants on Monday, July 29.

About Winchester: Founded in 1866, Winchester is one of the World’s most widely recognized and respected brand names. The legendary Winchester name and trademark have always represented a long and responsible heritage of commitment, pride and high-quality products. A name, rest assured, that will always take a leading role in advancing and supporting conservation, hunter education and our country’s proud shooting sports heritage. For more information on Winchester products, visit www.winchester.com.

About ATA: The ATA serves as the faithful protector of the sport of trapshooting. Established in 1899, the ATA is the oldest and the largest clay target shooting organization in the world. The non-profit Association governs the sport's rules and regulations and seeks ways to further enhance the sport and increase participation. Annually, ATA members participate in 6,000 plus registered tournaments and shoot at more than 60 million targets. The Grand American is held every year in Sparta, IL and showcases some of the best shooting talent in the World! AIM is the official youth program of the ATA.

The purpose of AIM is to provide a safe and positive experience with firearms and registered

trapshooting for youth, elementary school through college age. AIM encourages good sportsmanship and personal responsibility through competition, while establishing the foundation to make trapshooting a lifelong avocation.