Olin's Winchester Division Proudly Announces New Ladies Cup Sporting Clays Competition in 2021

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Olin Corporation's Winchester Ammunition Division has launched the Winchester Ladies Cup, a new sporting clays competition specifically for female shooters on the National Sporting Clays Association Championship Tour. This initiative addresses the disparity in prize payouts between male and female competitors. The competition will include seven regional events, awarding additional cash prizes to the top three female shooters based on cumulative scores. Winchester aims to enhance female participation in shooting sports, promoting a more equitable structure in prize distribution.

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• Launch of the Winchester Ladies Cup to promote female participation in shooting sports.
• Addresses the prize payout disparity between male and female competitors, enhancing competitive equity.
• Engagement with a growing demographic of female shooters, potentially increasing brand loyalty and market reach.

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CLAYTON, Mo., March 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Olin Corporation's (NYSE: OLN) Winchester Ammunition Division, Olin Winchester, LLC (Winchester) announces the Winchester Ladies Cup, an all-new, season-long sporting clays competition designed specifically for ladies who shoot on the National Sporting Clays Association Championship Tour Powered by Winchester.

"A lot of thinking went into the Winchester Ladies Cup, and it started by looking at the current payout structure between the top men shooters and the top women shooters. There was a big difference in their earnings with the payout to the female winners being significantly lower," said Brett Flaugher, President of Winchester Ammunition. "The Winchester Ladies Cup is an opportunity to add tremendous value to the many female sporting clays shooters across the country — a group of competitors who continue to grow each year and compete at a high level."

The Winchester Ladies Cup will span the seven NSCA Championship Tour regional events with added payout dollars awarded to the top three all-around female competitors at each event based on the highest cumulative score in the Five-Stand, Main Event and FITASC Event.

At the end of the season, the Winchester Ladies Cup trophy and cash payout will be awarded to the three female shooters with the highest cumulative placements for the entire season. Season standings will be continuously updated on nssa-nsca.org.

"I am continuously impressed with how Winchester brings innovative thinking into their support of the shooting sports," said Desirae Edmunds, professional sporting clays shooter and member of Team Winchester. "The Winchester commitment to actively growing participation is unparalleled, and I know many ladies who will greatly benefit from the Winchester Ladies Cup."

Winchester has a long track record of promoting female participation in the shooting sports. As the official ammunition of the Scholastic Clay Target Program (SCTP), Winchester is supporting a group that introduces the shooting sports to thousands of young ladies each year. In addition, Winchester representatives Kim Rhode, Dania Vizzi, Maddy Bernau, Becky Yackley, Taylor Thorne, Kemble DuPont and Desirae Edmonds span the clay target and three-gun disciplines at the highest levels of competition, serving as role models and inspiration for the next generation of sport shooters.

About the NSCA Championship Tour Powered by Winchester

The National Sporting Clays Association (NSCA) is dedicated to the development of the sport at all levels of participation and vows to create an atmosphere of healthy competition and meaningful fellowship within its membership. 

The NSCA Championship Tour Powered by Winchester represents the very best there is in sporting clays with the world's top sport shooters gathering at the finest gun clubs to compete for top honors. 

Learn more and find an event near you by visiting www.nssa-nsca.org or by watching our video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=miPPZO08hqI.  

About Olin Corporation

Olin Corporation is a leading vertically-integrated global manufacturer and distributor of chemical products and a leading U.S. manufacturer of ammunition.  The chemical products produced include chlorine and caustic soda, vinyls, epoxies, chlorinated organics, bleach and hydrochloric acid.  Winchester's principal manufacturing facilities produce and distribute sporting ammunition, law enforcement ammunition, reloading components, small-caliber military ammunition and components, and industrial cartridges.  Visit www.olin.com for more information on Olin.

About Winchester Ammunition

Winchester is the largest small caliber ammunition enterprise in the world and the leader in delivering innovative ammunition products to hunters, sport shooters, law enforcement, and the U.S. Warfighter. The 155-year-old Winchester brand is built on integrity, hard work, and a deep focus on its loyal customers. Learn more about Winchester by visiting Winchester.com or connecting with us on Facebook at Facebook.com/WinchesterOfficial.

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FAQ

What is the Winchester Ladies Cup being introduced by Olin?

The Winchester Ladies Cup is a new sporting clays competition specifically for female shooters, part of the National Sporting Clays Association Championship Tour.

When was the Winchester Ladies Cup announced?

The Winchester Ladies Cup was announced on March 19, 2021.

How does the Winchester Ladies Cup improve prize equity?

The Cup aims to provide higher payouts for female shooters, addressing the previous disparities in earnings compared to male competitors.

How will the winners of the Winchester Ladies Cup be determined?

Winners will be based on the highest cumulative scores across seven regional events.

What impact does the Winchester Ladies Cup have on female participation in shooting sports?

The Cup is designed to enhance female participation in shooting sports, providing more opportunities and recognition for women in the competitive landscape.