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For Immediate Release October 30th, 2024 Nearly 16,000 Students Participate in Record USA Clay Target League Fall Season USA – The season is complete and the awards are on their way for 15,823 student athletes that participated in USA Clay Target League (USACTL) programs this fall. Those athletes are competing on 873 high school, college, and homeschool teams nationwide. “Athletes and parents want safe, school-based, non-traditional outdoor activities in which to participate. The League's school-approved programs provide a sense of team, belonging, and camaraderie without the high costs and limited playing opportunities of traditional high school sports.” said John Nelson, President of the USACTL. "Every year 95% of non-graduating students return to participate in the League's programs, and over 13,000 new athletes joined the League this year through their school's teams. In the League there are no benchwarmers - everyone participates thanks to the efforts of the shooting ranges, coaches, and parents that make teams flourish." About the USA Clay Target League With over 52,000 participating athletes in 2024, the non-profit USA Clay Target League is America's largest clay target shooting organization. The League offers trap, skeet, sporting clays, and 5-stand leagues to secondary and postsecondary schools across the country. The League the only 100% school-approved clay target shooting sport program in America. Every team must have school approval to participate. Most participating schools have lettering programs as well as yearbook inclusion for the teams. In addition, tens of thousands of dollars in scholarships are provided to qualifying seniors by the League and post-secondary institutions each year. The League’s co-ed and adaptive nature are key attractions to schools nationwide: it's fully Title IX compliant with both male and female athletes competing on the same team, and it’s an ‘adaptive’ sport, which allows students with physical disabilities to take part. The League’s priorities are safety, fun, and marksmanship – in that order. The League is the safest sport in school, with not one reported injury since the inception of the League in 2001. Each athlete must complete firearm safety certification before participation. Check out the 2023 USA Clay Target Impact Report Visit http://usaclaytarget.com for more information. -- Media Contact: Drew Tri | Email: dtri@usaclaytarget.com
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