Shotgun shooting
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The recent renovations to the Clay Target Center feature the latest in throwing equipment and facility technologies, from voice-activated throwers to electronic play card devices. The new Business / Visitor Center is now open and offers a comfortable retreat between shoots. In addition, all of the trap/skeet fields have stadium lighting offering evening shoots as well.
Sanctioned Shoots:
Monthly sanctioned sporting clays, skeet and trap shoots for all skill and interest levels are available nearly all year long. Prizes, membership, and becoming part of a shooting social network are all part of the fun. Each course typically consists of 15 stations with 100 targets for five-person squads. Registration typically begins at 7 a.m. with shooting starting at 9 a.m. First quarter dates and event names are:
2009 Sporting Clays Events (NSCA/ASCA Sanctioned)
Jan. 17-18, Copper State Open
Feb. 21, Sweetheart Open
Mar. 15, Pintail Open
2009 Skeet Shooting Events (NSSA/ASSA Sanctioned)
Jan. 30-Feb. 1, Bill Holgate Memorial Open
Feb. 11-12, Copper State Open Mid Week Event
Feb. 13-15, Copper State Open Main Event
Mar. 7-8, Cholla Desert Classic
2009 Trap Shooting Events (ATA/ASTA sanctioned)
Jan. 7-11, Quail Winter Chain
Feb. 3-8, Howlin’ Coyote Classic
Mar. 18-22, Rattler Classic
Leagues:
If sanctioned shoots don’t suit your nature, maybe league shooting will. Weekly leagues for skeet, trap, trap doubles, sporting clays and mixed bag will begin Wednesday, Feb. 11 and run for eight weeks. This is a great way to have a “friends night out” for fun, camaraderie and a little competition.
Teams consist of three to five people and the league fee is $34 each, $50 for the mixed bag league, which covers the league costs and an awards banquet. Standard shooting fees per round apply.
Preregistration is required; contact the Clay Target Center at (623) 434-8119.
The Ben Avery Shooting Facility is one of the largest public-operated shooting facilities in the country. The facility received a Five-Star rating from the National Association of Shooting Ranges, meaning that it is the best of the best at providing a safe and friendly shooting environment. The Ben Avery Shooting Facility is located on the northwest corner of I-17 and Carefree Highway in north Phoenix.