NEW YORK – The fall season is underway for 1,252 student athletes on 95 high schools teams participating in New York State High School Clay Target League (NYSHSCTL) programs. The NYSHSCTL is a part of the USA Clay Target League, which provides clay target shooting sports as an extracurricular activity to thousands of schools nationwide.

“The League provides schools with the opportunity to give their students an place to develop their confidence, sportsmanship, and teamwork without the high costs and limited playing opportunities of traditional sports. Clay target shooting sports are accessible to everyone, and the opportunity to participate on their school’s team influences athlete’s lives for the better.” said John Nelson, President of the USACTL.

“Over 13,000 new athletes joined the League across the country through their school’s teams this year, thanks to the efforts of the shooting ranges, coaches, and parents that make teams flourish.”

4,000+ students on 174 high school teams participated in League programs in New York in 2025. You can find a list of schools that participate on the League’s website.

With over 55,000 participating athletes in 2025, 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.