G AINING A FOOTHOLD IN COLLEGE ATHLE TIC S
THE LEAGUE SECURES A MILESTONE PARTNERSHIP
WITH THE NJCAA
On December 18th, 2020 the National Junior College Athletic Association
(NJCAA) announced that it will formally recognize clay target shooting
as an emerging sport within the association. On June 23 2022, upon the
recommendation of the NJCAA Clay Target Committee, the NJCAA Board Of
Regents approved USA Clay Target League as the regular-season clay target
vendor. The NJCAA Clay Target postseason event is tentatively scheduled to
debut in fall 2024.
CONFIDENCE BOOSTERS
The League's far-reaching impact gives students of all backgrounds and abilities
the chance to grow.
BUCKLE UP
THE BELT HIGH SCHOOL HUSKIES ARE
BUZZING IN BIG SKY COUNTRY
There is a buzz and excitement in the city of Belt,
Montana, where the Belt High School Huskies have
formed a high school clay target team that is competed
for the first time this spring.
"Being a part of this team is refreshing and inspiring,"
said head coach Phil Lodge. "I love being able to see
these high school kids behaving so responsibly and
showing conscientious safety with their shotguns, while
also having a great time improving."
Freshman Axis Throckmorton, an avid hunter, is also a
member of the cheer and golf teams.
"I like that this is a different sport than what Belt
usually has to offer and that I can bond with kids that I
never thought would be my friends," Throckmorton said.
BAYFRONT BRE AKERS
KENT ISLAND HIGH SCHOOL IS LEADING A CLAY
TARGET MOVEMENT IN MARYLAND
In the Spring of 2022, Kent Island High School became
the first public high school in the state of Maryland to
participate in the USA High School Clay Target League.
It's been a huge hit with students from all backgrounds,
including varsity athletes of other sports along with kids
who weren't involved in any school activities.
"I think that is the greatest asset to this League," head
coach Sean Connolly said. "Everyone participates the
same amount. No benchwarmers, no waterboys."
Junior Ellie Beamer loves the atmosphere.
"It may seem like an individual sport, but we always
have each other's backs. The team is there to pump
each other up and we celebrate together with high fives
and encouraging words after each hit."
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