USA High School Clay Target League 2018
MINNESOTA – -(Ammoland.com)- 21,917 student athletes representing 804 high school teams are taking part in high school clay target leagues affiliated with the USA High School Clay Target League (USAHSCTL) this spring. The League is the largest high school clay target shooting sport program in the nation, with almost 26,000 students participating in League programs during the 2017-18 school year.
High Schools in Colorado, Utah, South Carolina, Missouri, and Washington joined the League this spring, bringing the total number of League-affiliated state programs to 20. Participating students are guided by more than 6,200 volunteers who serve as coaches, range safety officers, and additional support.
“Clay target shooting as an activity for high school athletes continues to grow by leaps and bounds,” said Jim Sable, President of the USAHSCTL, “The record-setting growth we’ve seen shows the demand for alternative high school activities related to America’s longstanding outdoor traditions.”
The League’s co-ed and adaptive nature are key attractions to high schools nationwide. The League is fully Title IX compliant with both male and female athletes competing on the same team. Additionally it’s an ‘adaptive’ sport, which allows students with physical disabilities to take part.
“We take pride in that athletes of all types are able to participate in clay target shooting,” John Nelson, Vice President of the USAHSCTL, remarked. “The League’s True Team® scoring system is designed so that everyone’s score matters, not just the top shooters on a team.”
The League is the safest sport in high school, with not one reported injury since the inception of the League in 2001. To participate in the League, each team must have the approval of their school’s administration. The League is the only 100% school-approved clay target shooting sport program in America.
