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The purpose of the New York State High School Clay Target League is to attract students to participate in shooting sports while creating friendly competition among high schools throughout New York!
Learn how to Start a Team in your school!
Complete the form below to receive access to an online interactive presentation to inform you and others in your community about starting a team in the New York State High School Clay Target League.
Have questions? Fill out the form to get the info, and then email startateam@usaclaytarget.com!
Any high school can join!
With the assistance of hundreds of volunteer coaches and parents, student athletes in grades six through twelve represent their high school by competing in weekly trap shooting at their local shooting range. Scores are submitted online and compared against other high school trap teams within their conference. The NYSHSCTL provides a safe, comfortable, and positive team environment that enhances a student athlete’s character and personal growth through safe, educational, and socially acceptable involvement in shooting sports.
School Eligibility
Any public, private or parochial high school in New York are invited to participate. Teams require:
• Approval from the school (School Board, Principal, and/or Activities/Athletic Director)
• Use of the school name
Schools are strongly encouraged to provide a lettering program and photo in the yearbook.
What student athletes can join a team?
Any New York student is eligible to participate if he/she:
Is in grades 6 through 12, AND
Possesses a state-issued Firearm Safety/Hunter Education Certificate, AND
Meets all school curricular activity eligibility requirements, AND
If the team has room to accommodate the student athlete.
NEW INTERACTIVE PRESENTATION AVAILABLE! Submit the form to receive access to the online interactive presentation that will assist your knowledge and presentation to students, families, shooting ranges, and school officials!