SPORTING CLAYS LEAGUE

LEAGUE DATES

League Opens: Thursday, May 28, 2026

League Rounds Deadline: Thursday, August 13, 2026

Championship & Season Finale: Sunday, September 6, 2026

All regular-season rounds must be completed by end of day on August 13 to qualify for the championship and awards.

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LEAGUE FORMAT

• 9-round league total

• Rounds 1–8: Regular season

  • 50 targets per round

    • 4 rounds on Gold Course​

    • 4 rounds on Black Course

  • Shoot any time ASP is open

  • Rounds must be completed between May 28 and August 13

  • Shooters may shoot ahead, but may not shoot behind

• Round 9: Championship round

  • 100 targets

  • One-day event on September 6

Scratch scoring throughout the season.

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CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND (September 6)

• One-day, 100-target championship

• All shooters compete together, regardless of division

• Highest score wins

• Tournament crowns the League Champion

• Grilled brats, cold drink and awards presented the same day

• Casual, social, and no separate banquet.

On championship day, any shooter can win.

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DIVISIONS

Divisions are used to keep competition fair and are set after the first two rounds.

Depending on participation numbers, divisions may include:

• Premier

• Competitive

• Challenger

Divisions are based on performance — not self-selection.

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SCORING INTEGRITY

This league operates on an honor system supported by peer accountability.

• Shooters must shoot with at least one other person

• Playing partners verify each other’s scores

• Verified scorecards are required for league scoring​​

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INDIVIDUAL COMPETITION

All shooters are automatically entered into individual standings.

• Rounds 1–8 determine division placement and standings

• Championship Day determines the League Champion

• All divisions compete together on Championship Day

Anyone can win on September 6.

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TEAM COMPETITION (OPTIONAL)

• Teams consist of 3–5 shooters

• Team participation is optional

• Shooters may compete on one team only

• Teams must be declared at registration

• No roster changes once league begins

• Team scores use the top 3 individual scores per round

• Team standings are based on Rounds 1–8 only

• Championship scores do not count toward team standings

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LEAGUE FEE & COSTS

• League Fee: $25 per shooter (League fee only — targets are paid separately)

• 100% of league fees are returned to shooters as prizes and awards

• Membership target benefits apply as normal

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AWARDS & PRIZES

Awards may include:

• Division Champions (as applicable)

• Most Improved Shooter

• League Champion (Championship Round winner)

All league fees are paid back to shooters through prizes and awards.​

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RULES

• Must use official league scorecards

• Must shoot the course as outlined on the scorecard

• First bird is established on a report pair when the second target is a "no-bird"

• Only 2 shots allowed at any given pair

• All shotgun ammunition must be clay target loads - 7.5, 8, or 9 shot.