Usa shooting rules and must ensure that these rules are enforced. Rules for double trap rules for skeet finals in the olympic events figures and tables index. Cpsa general and technical rules clay pigeon shooting. Masondixon clay busters is 501c3 charitable organization and bronzelevel guidestar. Target histories may take several weeks to complete. Shooting rules book australian clay target association. Rule book national sporting clays association nsca official rules and regulations the association creates criteria for shooter classification, shooting safety practices, tournament payouts, and other aspects of the sport as needed. The following is an informative summary of the organization of the nsca, important official policies and rules that govern the nsca, the shooting of registered targets, the conduct of. Wssa herby known as washington state skeet association shall adhere to current rules and regulation set forth by the national skeet shooting association. Despite the rule book which follows, skeet is a very social sport and you will enjoy your shooting the most if you follow. New changes to the ata rulebook effective 09012019. Two throwing machines at different heights launch a series of 25 targets in a specific order, some as singles and some as doubles, with the shooter having a fixed position between them. Remember first that safety is of paramount concern to all in. When the details of the sport were completed and tested and a set of rules drawn.
For the time being usa shooting rules will be the 2017 issf rulebook 2nd print version 1. Rules and regulations washington skeet shooting association. Beginners introduction to skeet south carolina skeet shooting. Your donation to the scholastic shooting sports foundation, a 501c3 nonprofit foundation, will help us to continue to grow both the scholastic clay. Standing with both feet entirely within the boundary of the shooting station.
There are probably more rules to olympic skeet than in the other olympic disciplines so it is important to study the rule book if you decide to take up the challenge of this exciting form of shooting. Booklet number 7 technical rules clay pigeon shooting. King heiple includes a treasure of essential details about every aspect of the sport. Published by the clay pigeon shooting association ltd. Skeet shooting involves speed, accuracy, and eyetohand coordination. A skeet field shall consist of eight 8 shooting stations arranged on a segment of a circle of twentyone 21. A round of skeet consists of 25 shots from 8 different stations as explained below. With the exception of hearing and eye protection where cpsa rules will be adhered to, any national issf or fitasc events held by the cpsa will be run under the current rules issued by the governing body of. Department of agriculture, and the counties of georgia offers its educational programs, assistance, and materials to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected. Unlike trap and skeet, which are games of repeatable target presentations, sporting clays simulates the unpredictability of live. Please note that the colorado 4h code of conduct for both. It is the responsibility of all shotgun users to behave in a safe manner at all times. The specific regulations for the target are as follows.
Trap and skeet shooting are two of the best ways to improve your shooting skills and harvest more upland game birds once the season opens. Ive read the rule book a hundred times and asking a new shooter if theyve shot any other competitive clay targets in the past 3 years would never cross my mind. The 2020 issf world cup in munich and the issf junior world championship in suhl have both been cancelled. Contact lynn gipson at 6184492224 ext 111 or email. The way i read it, it does not give consideration for the applicability of different gaugesevents, so he would be a class in all 7 events 12, 20, 28, 410, doubles, hoa, haa, and he cannot class lower than a class until his 2nd year of shooting, regardless of scores shot. The safety of athletes, range personnel and spectators requires continued and careful. National skeet shooting association official rules revised 2007 additions and changes are shown in italics.
The ata has the responsibility for the formulation, regulation and enforcement of these rules. I find it easier to carry the paper rule book in my shooting bag and if the changes pertain to shooting rules, i jot down the change. The change was approved by the board, retroactive to nov. I believe this book is a must for anyone who wants to improve their skeet shooting. International shooting sport federation and usa shooting. To assist us in achieving this goal, we need your help. Under no circumstances will protests based on alleged irregularity of field layout be considered. The alberta skeet shooting association held the 2016 western canadian skeet championships along with the lone pine clay target club, july 2224. Targets can be lost for other infringements to the rules such as foot faults and time faults. In addition, the association creates criteria for shooter classification, shooting safety practices, tournament payouts, and other. Many years of ata records are not yet computerized and require more time for research. Skeet shooting is a recreational and competitive activity where participants, using shotguns, attempt to break clay targets mechanically flung into the air from two fixed stations at high speed from a variety of angles. A shooter from another sporting clays organization, i.
For safety, the course size is often no smaller than 35 acres 14 ha. There are specific rules and regulations for the target discs which are in the national skeet shooting association nssa rule book. This years rule book will help 4h members, agents, leaders, coaches, and parents to better prepare for the colorado state 4h shooting sports championships. These rules can be found at the following location. Awards in honor of the 60th annual armed services skeet championships, the class 1st place winners will receive a remington 1911 r1 200th anniversary pistol.
Department of agriculture, and the counties of georgia offers its educational programs, assistance, and materials to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual. April of 1989, as a division of the national skeet shooting associ ation nssa, to promote sporting clays in the united states and other countries. We would like to thank the lone pine clay target club for hosting a wonderful event and to thank dynamic directional drilling for providing thier bbq for use at the. Jan 19, 2007 of all the books and videos ive read and viewed about skeet shooting, this book is so far the very best. Any rules not being enacted or that will be modified for a match will be posted as a match directors bulletin. A combination of skeet and downtheline facilities can be obtained in the one layout by. These acta rules are the property of the australian clay target association and only apply to acta. It proved extremely popular and was even shot under floodlights in the early 30s at the white city stadium. Of all the books and videos ive read and viewed about skeet shooting, this book is so far the very best.
Our goal is to introduce youth shooting sports to as many of todays youth as possible, helping them use sports to develop and grow. A skeet field consists of eight shooting stations, the first seven of which are spaced equidistant around an arc of a circle, and the eighth is half way between stations 1 and 7, which are located at each end of the arc. In addition to the present regulation skeet most commonly shot, the nssa has an international division for those who wish to shoot under the rules used in international competition with low. Skeet shooting etiquette despite the rule book which follows, skeet is a very social sport and you will enjoy your shooting the most if you follow gener ally accepted good manners and also a few that are peculiar to our sport. Begin by downloading a copy of the official nssa rule book from the. The university of georgia college of agricultural and environmental sciences working cooperatively with fort valley state university, the u. In 20, the wording was changed, adding the nesbitt award and any national team, award, or recognition based on averages. Booklet number 7 technical rules for down the line, english skeet, english sporting and automatic ball trap and their derivatives version cpsab7201102 16th of may 2011 c l a y n p i g e o c l a y p i g e o n. Skeet is one of the three major disciplines of competitive clay pigeon shooting. Todd benders skeet cheat sheet for more specific set up points and fundamentals, go to the stationbystation analysis page.
Texas 4h shooting sports project shotgun rules 2014 this is a synopsis of rules for the shotgun sports. According to the basic trap shooting rules, a trap field consists of five different stations radiating in from each other in a semicircle, with a trap house in front of the shooters. We are actively working on a usas specific set of rules and will posted as soon as available. Skeet shooting is a recreational and competitive activity where participants, using shotguns, attempt to break clay targets mechanically flung into the air from two fixed stations at high speed from a variety of angles skeet is one of the three major disciplines of competitive clay pigeon shooting. Olympic skeet is considered by many to be the most difficult of the three olympic disciplines and there are probably more rules to olympic skeet than in the other olympic disciplines so it is important to study the rule book if you decide to take up the challenge of this exciting form of shooting. Dtl, as it is called, first appeared in great britain when the inanimate bird shooting association was formed in 1892. In fact, its probably the best sportsinstruction book ive ever read. It is the responsibility of each shooter to comply with the rules. In addition, the association creates criteria for shooter classification, shooting safety practices, tournament payouts, and other aspects of the sport as needed. For any rules or policies not contained in this book, or. April of 1989, as a division of the national skeet shooting asso ciation nssa, to promote sporting clays in the united states and other countries. National skeet shooting association 20 official rules and regulations additions and changes are shown in italics and noted in change log. Regulations and rules australian clay target association. Sporting clays is a form of clay pigeon shooting, often described as golf with a shotgun because a typical course includes from 10 to 15 different shooting stations laid out over natural terrain.
Any use or reproduction of this article or any content on this website without the written consent of todd bender is prohibited. Please use this form to formally request a target history for an ata member, current or former, living or deceased. Shooting skeet can be done for pure enjoyment or in competitive matches. Skeet shooting fundamentals the following is the property of todd bender and, and it is presented for educational and informational purposes only. Rule book nssa national skeet shooting association. The following is the property of todd bender and, and it is presented for educational and informational purposes only. Usa shooting 2015 rule update 32015 usa shooting errata 1 120 international paralympic committee shooting rules. Registered skeet for beginners ohio state skeet association. A person who purchases an international shooting membership or a regular foreign membership will be placed one class higher than the highest registered class in sporting or.
The national sporting clays association nsca was formed in april of 1989, as a division of the national skeet shooting associ ation nssa, to promote sporting clays in the united states and other countries. New changes to the ata rulebook effective 09012019 section iii, d, 1, g. In addition to the present regulation skeet most commonly shot, the nssa has an international division for those who wish to shoot under the rules used in international competition with low gun position and variable timing. While commercial ranges are relatively common, the most dedicated shooter may prefer to design and build his own skeet and trap range. Rule book nsca national sporting clays association. Those exceptions may be designed to increase success rates of young people. Choose the right shotgun, and fit the gun to your needs. Field layout deviation will not affect nssas consideration of scores. Understand the hows and whys of chokes in plain language.
It is the longest running clay shooting international discipline. April of 1989, as a division of the national skeet shooting associ. National skeet shooting association nssa official rules and regulations. The official trapshooting rules of the ata govern the shooting of registered targets and the conduct of shooters and the duties of shoot management.
With exceptions, the texas 4h shooting sports program uses current ata, nssa, nsca, usas, and tpwd rules to meet the objectives of the program. Issf rules and must ensure that these rules are enforced. Masondixon clay busters is 501c3 charitable organization and bronzelevel guidestar exchange participant. Skeet shooting fundamentals skeet shooting coach todd. One shot only may be fired at each target during its flight within the shooting bounds an area 40. The ball in this sport is known as a target that is in a disc form. Olympic skeet is a variant of skeet shooting, and the specific variant used in the olympic games. Nzcta rule book new zealand clay target association. Skeet shooting etiquette despite the rule book which follows, skeet is a very social sport and you will enjoy your shooting the most if you follow generally accepted good manners and also a few that are peculiar to our sport. The following is an informative summary of the organizationof the nsca, important official policiesand rules that govern the nsca, the shooting of registered targets, the conduct of.
Lee braun and the remington pros another excellent book by a champion shooter, also out of print but sometimes available on ebay. Rule book national skeet shooting association nssansca. This book will be provided to each ground capable of running cpsa registered. Such as, what are the standards that youll be expected to meet as set by the national skeet shooting association nssa. Upon command, the trap house will throw a bird out in front within a roughly 45 degree arc. Youre trying to do your due diligence but the nssa rule is convoluted at best and contradictory at worse. I am pleased to introduce the current colorado state 4h shooting sports championships rule book. It is usually the type of clay shooting that new clubs first install and many newcomers to the sport of clay pigeon shooting first try. Registered skeet for beginners skeet shooting tips for.
I will be opening my skeet range this spring, i would like to post some rules for shooters to read, but do not want to offend anyone, please give me ideas and wording,please include, amount of shooters per squad, eye and ear protection,picking up hulls, maybe max. If youre an experienced shooter or if you just want to get started, shooting skeet is a good and popular option to explore. These rules have been formulated by the cpsa for all disciplines and events controlled by them. And, yes, there is an index in the back and the front. Jul 10, 2019 skeet shooting involves speed, accuracy, and eyetohand coordination. Sep 01, 2019 contact lynn gipson at 6184492224 ext 111 or email. Issf eligibility, issf commercial rights and issf sponsorship advertising rules. Shotgun rules for trap double trap skeet usa shooting. See step 1 to learn how to get started shooting skeet.