TRAP LEAGUE

QUICK OVERVIEW

The ASP Trap League is a traditional, team-based league designed for consistent competition with flexible scheduling. Teams are placed into divisions based on early performance and compete head-to-head within their division for the remainder of the season. Division champions are crowned at season’s end, followed by an awards banquet.

League at a Glance

Team-based league (7 shooters per team)
Top 5 scores count toward team score each round
18-round season
25 weeks to complete 18 rounds
Rounds 1–4: Division qualifying
Rounds 5–18: Head-to-head divisional competition
Divisions set by performance and remain fixed
Shoot any time ASP is open
Unlimited rounds ahead / up to two weeks behind
League window: April 2 – September 24, 2026
Awards Banquet: Sunday, October 18 • 5:30 PM

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FULL LEAGUE DETAILS

LEAGUE WINDOW & IMPORTANT DATES

League Opens: Thursday, April 2, 2026
League Rounds Deadline: Thursday, September 24, 2026
Awards Banquet: Sunday, October 18, 2026 at 5:30 PM

Shooters have 25 weeks to complete 18 league rounds. Weekly attendance is not required.

TEAM FORMAT

Teams consist of 7 shooters
The top 5 scores are used to calculate each team’s score per round
Shooters are not required to shoot together
Shooters may compete on more than one team
Teams may rotate shooters from round to round

LEAGUE FORMAT

18 total league rounds
League is structured by rounds, not fixed attendance weeks
- Division Qualifying (Rounds 1–4)
  - All teams compete together during qualifying
  - Scores are used to determine division placement
  - Divisions are set based on performance
- Divisional Competition (Rounds 5–18)
  - Teams compete head-to-head within their assigned division
  - Weekly matchups are assigned
  - Division standings are tracked by head-to-head points only
  - Divisions remain fixed for the remainder of the season

SCHEDULING & FLEXIBILITY

League rounds may be completed any time ASP is open
Teams may:
- Shoot unlimited rounds ahead
- Shoot up to two weeks behind
All league rounds must be completed by the deadline to qualify for awards

HEAD-TO-HEAD SCORING

2 points for a win
1 point for a tie
0 points for a loss

Head-to-head points are the sole determining factor for division standings.
Cumulative score does not determine division winners.

HANDICAP SYSTEM

A rolling 3-week handicap average is used
Handicap scores are capped at 24
A shooter must shoot a 25 to receive a score of 25
Dummy score rules remain unchanged from prior years
Handicap rules are applied consistently within divisions to maintain fair competition

ATA SCORES

ATA shooters may use up to 8 registered ATA scores
ATA scores must be declared ahead of time
Eligible scores may come from approved events (e.g., Spring Opener, Big Ole)

TIEBREAKERS

There is no club championship
Teams may optionally shoot an additional 50-bird team score
This score is used only as a tiebreaker
If one team shoots the optional 50 and the other does not, the team that shot the 50 wins the tiebreak

AWARDS & BANQUET

Division Champions (per division)
Additional league awards as determined by ASP
Awards are presented at the League Awards Banquet
Sunday, October 18, 2026 at 5:30 PM
Food, awards, and recognition included

FEES & COSTS

League Fee: $125 per team
League fee covers administration and awards only
100% of league fees are returned as prizes and awards

GENERAL RULES

All ASP range rules and safety policies apply at all times
Unsportsmanlike conduct may result in disqualification
ASP reserves the right to interpret and enforce league rules as needed