Fall Conference Season (August - October)

Spring Conference Season (March - June)

Each season consists of 8 total weeks
(2 practices, a reserve week, and 5 weeks of scored shooting.)

• Reserve week scores are recorded and only used in the event of a team cancellation due to inclement weather or other unforeseen circumstances during one of the regular 5 weeks of competition. They can not be used in place of individual absences.

Practice and competitions are on Sundays. Skeet starts at 10:00 AM, Trap starts at 11:00 AM
Time slots will be assigned to each athlete once registration has been completed. 

There will be no make-ups or scoring ahead. The entire team must score on the same day.  If you are absent, you will receive a zero score. No exceptions!

Additional practices are available at our range on Wednesday evenings starting around 5:30 pm.  We also have compiled a list of other local ranges that are available for public practice. See coach for more information.

PA State Tournaments - All athletes are encouraged to attend the PA Trap Shooting State Tournament held in Elysburg, PA every year on the first Sunday in June. Individual and team awards are presented. (This competition is not mandatory, however attending a PA State Tournament is a requirement for lettering) The 2026 PA Trap Shooting State Tournament is scheduled for Sunday, June 7th next year. There will also be a PA Skeet Shooting State Tournament, but the 2026 date has not been released yet. It was held in Huntingdon, PA this past year. Stay tuned for details.

National Trap Championships - held in Mason, Michigan every year mid-July and are by invitation only based on season averages. Registration is set up in 3-tiers giving those with the highest average the first opportunity to register. This event is capped at 1,800 athletes and registration closes upon reaching their maximum number of participants.

Shotgun: All student athletes are required to supply their own shotgun. They should be clean, well maintained with a full or modified choke for trap; and/or a cylinder or skeet choke for skeet. All types of smooth-bore shotguns, including semi-automatics, may be used provided that their caliber does not exceed 12 gauge. Student athletes CANNOT use a shotgun that:

• • Has any form of “release” trigger actions.

  • Has a sling or strap attached.

  • Uses attached devices that have magnifying or light emitting effects.

  • Has a pistol grip that does not have a stock.

  • Has a mechanical hammer used for “cocking”

  • Utilizes a detachable magazine.

  • Has a barrel length of less than 24”.

  • Is designed or intended for home defense or tactical purposes.

Ammunition: The Boosters will use sponsorship funds to provide ammo this season. Each athlete will receive (16) boxes per discipline before the season begins. PLEASE NOTE: Switching and/or substituting ammo mid-season will not be permitted. Athletes will only be provided with the type of ammo that is chosen on the Boosters Planner Google Form. Shooters that decide to change guns will then be responsible for supplying their
own ammo for the remainder of the season.

• • All student athletes must use factory ammunition. Reloaded cartridges, tracers, copper & nickel coated shots are not permitted. Maximum velocity is 1300 fps (feet per second).

Ear Protection: Foam plugs are the cheapest and work very well. Ear muffs or headphone style can sometimes get in the way, but work extremely well to protect your hearing. Hearing protection is required, but the exact type is optional. 

Eye Protection: Shell casings fly during shooting sports. Eye protection specifically designed for shooting sports are required for each athlete and coach while on the field during all events. Prescription glasses can be used for eye protection if the lenses are made of plastic or polycarbonate. 

USA Clay Target League Student Athlete Firearm Education (SAFE) Certification 

Proper Footwear: No open-toe shoes, sandals, crocs or flip flops!

Shell Catcher: Must be attached if using a semi.

Team Uniform: Team shooting vest must be worn at all practices/competitions! 

Parent/Guardian: Athletes under the age of 17 MUST have a parent/guardian in attendance during the entire practice/competition.