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New Ulm High School Clay Target League Beginnings

The New Ulm High School Clay Target Team began in 2016 with over 30 

registered students.

Shooting Sports

Trapshooting is one of the three major sports of competitive clay target shooting

sports with a shotgun. The other primary shooting sports are skeet shooting and

sporting clays. They are distinguished roughly as follows:
• In trapshooting, the targets are launched from a single “house” or machine,

generally away from the shooter.
• In skeet shooting, targets are launched from two “houses” in somewhat

“sideways” paths that intersect in front of the shooter.
• Sporting clays includes a more complex course, with many launch points.
The layout of trapshooting field differs from that of a skeet field and/or a

sporting clays course. There are variations of events within each shooting

sport group.

History Of Trapshooting

Trapshooting is enjoyed throughout the world’s countries and has been a sport  since the late 18th century when real birds were used. Birds were placed in  traps which were then released. Artificial “birds” (clay targets) were introduced in the late 1800s.

Olympic Trap

Olympic trap was introduced to the Olympics in 1900. In the 2013 Summer Olympics, Kim Rhode became the first American ever to win Olympic medals in five consecutive Olympic Games in an individual sport.

Shooting Range

All League events occur at a shooting range (often referred to as a “gun club”) that provides the proper trapshooting field that includes shooting stations and a trap house.

Equipment & Gear

All student athletes are required to supply their own shotgun and must use factory ammunition. All types of smooth-bore shotguns, including semi-automatics, may be used provided their caliber does not exceed 12-gauge. Guns of smaller than 12 gauge may be used. About 80% of participants use 12-gauge shotguns. Most other athletes use a 20-gauge shotgun. Athletes are also required to wear proper eye and ear protection while on any part of the shooting range. Each athlete will also promote a positive image by wearing appropriate attire during all shooting events.

Events

A practice or competition event will consist of shooting two 25 target rounds for a total of 50 targets from the 16-yard station. Up to 5 shooters (squad) will occupy the stations on a trap field. Events (practice or competition) can be scheduled up to twice a week for the team as long as a coach and Range Safety Officer are present.

Source: http://mnclaytarget.com/about-us/about-trapshooting/