Winchester® and White Flyer® To Host 2nd Annual Top Shot Youth Sporting Clays Event at NILO®
EAST ALTON, IL (April 11, 2025) — The Winchester Top Shot Youth Championship, Powered by: White Flyer event will be held on April 12 at NILO, the legendary Winchester shooting sports facility in Brighton, Illinois. The event is purpose built to provide youth shooters, 12-21, an opportunity to compete. However, parents and coaches are also welcome to join in the fun!
Competitors have the chance at over $10,000 in prizes due to generous sponsors such as Winchester Ammunition, White Flyer Targets, Purina, Browning, and Barepelt. This is an event for sport shooters of all skill levels and a great opportunity to explore the world of competitive shooting.
“Winchester and White Flyer are ardent supporters of the shooting sports and we are excited to provide another opportunity for youth, family, and friends to enjoy the shooting sports,” said Jason Gilbertson, Director of Marketing for Winchester. “NILO is one of the premiere shooting facilities in the Midwest and we look forward to sharing that through elite shooting competitions.”
In addition to the main event, there will be food trucks and side games on site.
For more information, call 618-466-0613.
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As a global leader in the shooting sports and hunting industry, and a brand of 158 years, Winchester is committed to safe, legal and responsible firearm use. Winchester works with key groups like the National Shooting Sports Foundation on a variety of topics important to our industry, including training and education, and on specific programs such as Gun Owners Care and Project ChildSafe. Winchester will continue to support programs, organizations and individuals who promote hunting and shooting sports activities in a positive and responsible environment. Any use of firearms by youth participants should be done under the direct supervision of a parent, guardian or other responsible adult.
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White Flyer Targets: Committed to Safe, Legal and Responsible Firearm Use
As a global leader in the shooting sports, White Flyer Targets is committed to safe, legal and responsible firearm use. White Flyer Targets works with key groups like the National Shooting Sports Foundation on a variety of topics important to our industry, including training and education, and on specific programs such as Gun Owners Care and Project ChildSafe. White Flyer Targets will continue to support programs, organizations and individuals who promote shooting sports activities in a positive and responsible environment. Any use of firearms by youth participants should be done under the direct supervision of a parent, guardian or other responsible adult.
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