Published on April 15, 2026 6:39 am
Last Updated on April 15, 2026 6:43 am
The season is underway for 40,100 student athletes participating in USA Clay Target League (USACTL) programs this spring. Those athletes are competing on 2,094 high school and college teams across the nation, supported by over 12,000 coaches, team staff, and other volunteers.
“Schools want the opportunity to give their students a place to develop their confidence, sportsmanship, and teamwork without the high costs and limited playing opportunities of traditional sports,” said John Nelson, President of the USACTL. “Clay target shooting sports are accessible to everyone, everyone can participate. The ability for students to participate on their school’s team influences athlete’s lives for the better.”
Nine area high school teams are competing and those include Altamont, Beecher City, Cumberland, Effingham, Effingham St. Anthony, St. Elmo, South Central, Stewardson-Strasburg and Teutopolis.
Over 100 new teams were started nationwide as schools took advantage of the League’s offer to start a team for free. Details on that program can be found at https://usaclaytarget.com/