Our 2024 Shotgun Sports games and special events schedule is ready. Some events may be rescheduled due to adverse weather conditions.
Beginning last year we upgraded our systems and installed card readers for our shotgun games. Members and nonmembers alike will need to visit our new Shotgun Building to obtain game cards.
Directions to the Shotgun Sports Area for trap/skeet/5stand/springing teal and the Shotgun Building, from Hwy 30 in Waterman, drive south on Elm St. about 1 mile. Turn west onto Rueff Rd and drive about ½ mile, then turn north into the Shotgun Sports gate.
Trap, skeet, double trap, wobble trap, pyramid wobble trap, springing teal and 5-stand will be staffed and open to members and guests Saturdays and Sundays from 9 am to 4 pm from April 6th through December 29th, 2024.
Sporting Clays will be open to guests on Saturdays from 9 am-2 pm from May 4th through December 28th, 2024. Don't forget to stop by the Shotgun Builidng to obtain a game card first.
We will have a variety of family-friendly special shooting events, games and classes for nonmembers and members. You do not have to be a member of ASC to pariticipate! Scroll down for more information and to download flyers.
To inquire about a private shotgun shoot, a group outing, a special wingshooting class or a round of Sporting Clays by appointment for members and non-members, click on the "Special Programs" tab on the left or send a message to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
For self-service access to the skeet, trap, 5-stand, wobble and springing teal games, members must go through a 20-minute machine safety class to receive the key that opens the skeet/trap houses and the transmitter boxes. Staff is available to issue keys every Sat/Sun 9-4 pm starting April 6th and at our three winter events.
Members who have game cards and keys (and their accompanied guests) can shoot the self-service games 365 days a year during our normal shooting hours from 8:00 a.m. to 30 minutes after legal sunset, Mon-Sat and from 8:00 a.m. until legal sunset on Sundays. Members need to have purchased a game card in advance to activate the readers. All guests will require a wristband/guest pass to shoot the games.
ASC's All Clays League is open to members and guests. Teams of shooters compete by shooting three rounds of trap, skeet, 5 stand, pyramid wobble, and springing teal over a 12-week season. The team captain must be an ASC member. Teams may shoot during any normal shooting hours. If you are an individual who wishes to participate but you do not have a team please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with your name, cell number and email address and we will do our best to place you. For more details and to register a team, download the flyer below.
If our scheduled "How to Play the Games" dates don't work for you, send us a message at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and we can try to put a class together that meets your schedule. Scroll down for a list of the pre-scheduled "How to Play" sessions.
Activities
TRAP
ASC has three regulation trap and double trap fields, a wobble trap field and a pyramid wobble trap field. All machines use wireless transmitters and can be voice activated. Trap games are staffed on Saturdays/Sundays and open to members and guests from 9 am to 4 pm from April 6 through December 29. Members and nonmembers alike will need to visit our new Shotgun Building to obtain game cards. Members will be using their card reader card for themselves and any guest they bring.
Trap fields are open to members with trap field keys and their guests on a self-serve basis from 8 a.m. to 30 minutes after legal sunset, Mon-Sat, and from 8 a.m. until legal sunset on Sundays, all year. Members are required to participate in a brief class on the safe operation and loading of the clay target machines and are then given a key to the trap houses. The classes are available on an as-needed basis and coordinated by contacting the shotgun sports staff. All automatic machines must use the club's clay targets. All guests will require a wristband/guest pass to shoot the games. All guests must sign a waiver form.
SPRINGING TEAL
ASC has a permanent field set up for a challenging Springing Teal game that has a wireless transmitter and can be voice activated. It is staffed and open to members and guests Saturdays and Sundays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. from April 6 through December 29. The Springing Teal game is open to members with trap field keys and their guests on a self-serve basis from 8 a.m. to 30 minutes after legal sunset, Mon-Sat, and from 8 a.m. until legal sunset on Sundays, all year. Members will be using their card reader card for themselves and any guest they bring. Members are required to participate in a brief class on the safe operation and loading of the clay target machines and are then given a key to the trap houses. The classes are available on an as-needed basis and coordinated by contacting the shotgun sports staff. All automatic machines must use the club's clay targets. Members and nonmembers alike will need to visit our new Shotgun Building to obtain game cards. All guests will require a wristband/guest pass to shoot the games. Nonmembers must sign a waiver form.
5-STAND
Our 5-Stand field features many challenging target presentations that uses a wireless transmitter and can be voice activated. It is staffed and open to members and guests Saturdays and Sundays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. from April 6 through December 29. 5-Stand is also open to members with keys and their guests on a self-serve basis from 8 a.m. to 30 minutes after legal sunset, Mon-Sat and 8 a.m. until legal sunset on Sundays, all year. Members and nonmembers alike will need to visit our new Shotgun Building to obtain game cards. Members will be using their card reader card for themselves and any guest they bring. All guests will require a wristband/guest pass to shoot the games. Nonmembers must sign a waiver form.
SKEET
ASC has two regulation skeet fields that use a wireless transmitter and can be voice activated. The skeet fields are staffed and open to members and guests on Saturdays and Sundays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. from April 6 through December 29.
Skeet is open to members with skeet field keys and their accompanied guests on a self-serve basis. Members are required to participate in a brief class on the safe operation and loading of the clay target machines and are then given a key to the skeet houses. The classes are given on an as-needed basis and coordinated by contacting the shotgun sports staff. All automatic machines must use the club's clay targets.
Members and their guests may shoot Skeet from 8 a.m. to 30 minutes after legal sunset, Mon-Sat and 8 a.m. until legal sunset on Sundays, all year. Members and nonmembers alike will need to visit our new Shotgun Building to obtain game cards. Members will be using their card reader card for themselves and any guest they bring. All guests will require a wristband/guest pass to shoot the games. Accompanied guests must sign the ASC waiver form.
SPORTING CLAYS COURSE
ASC features a 15-station, 100-target Sporting Clays course with multiple shooting positions to accommodate beginner, intermediate and advanced shooters. Self-service stations have wireless transmitters that are activated by voice or push-button. On Saturdays from May 4 through December 28 our Sporting Clays course will be open to guests from 9 am-2 pm. Members and nonmembers alike will need to visit our new Shotgun Building to obtain game cards. The nonmember cost is $35 for 100 clay targets. Download the Info for Sporting Clays Guests below to learn more.
Groups of five (5) or more may be accommodated on other days by appointment. For availability and prices send an inquiry to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Members who have a game card and an entry gate key may bring their accompanied guests to shoot Sporting Clays on a self-serve basis during all regular shooting hours/days. All machines must use the club's clay targets. No special instruction is needed for self-service Sporting Clays but you will need to have a game card to activate the readers at each station.
The course hours for members and their accompanied guests are 8 a.m. to 30 minutes after legal sunset, Mon-Sat and 8 a.m. until legal sunset on Sundays, all year. All guests shooting the Sporting Clays course must sign the ASC waiver form. A wristband is required for adult non-member guests.
MANUAL CLAYS MACHINES AND SHOTGUN PATTERNING BOARD
Manual clay thrower machines and a shotgun patterning board range are available only to members and their accompanied guests during normal operating hours. Guests must sign a waiver form and remain under the direct supervision of the member at all times when using the manual machines and patterning board. These are available from 8 a.m. to 30 minutes after legal sunset, Mon-Sat and 8 a.m. until legal sunset on Sundays, all year. Members must bring their own targets and there is no fee for members using these areas. Guest fees or guest wristbands and a waiver form are required for all nonmembers using the manual throwers and patterning board.
Regular Activity Fees Per Round
Fees listed are for games where participants bring their own equipment, shells, etc. There may be different fees for Special Events.
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Membership |
Regular Trap & Springing Teal |
5 Stand & Double/Pyramid/Wobble Traps |
Skeet |
Sporting Clays- 100 targets |
|
Regular Member |
$6 |
$6 |
$6 |
$25 |
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Nonmember |
$9 |
$9 |
$9 |
$35** |
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Junior (under 18) |
$5 |
$5 |
$5 |
$20 |
Game cards for the card readers must be obtained at the Shotgun Building for all games.
**The nonmember fee for one round of Sporting Clays is $35.00. Guests who are accompanied my members will shoot the course with the member's game card at the member rate. A guest wristband is required for all adult guests who are shooting the course with a member.
FOR ALL SHOTGUN ACTIVITIES
- Fees for skeet, all trap games, 5-stand and sporting clays are payable only through the use of the game cards that must be obtained at the Shotgun Building. Staff will no longer collect fees. Tips for staff are appreciated.
- Adult nonmembers (18 and older) must complete and sign a waiver form. Nonmember minors must have waiver forms signed by parent/guardian.
- All guests will require a wristband/guest pass to shoot the games.
- Shooters must be familiar with and follow ASC Range Safety Rules.
- Only target loads in lead shot sizes 7 1/2, 8 or 9, are permitted for all shotgun games. Both lead and steel (no larger than #6 steel) shot are allowed.
- Only two shells may be loaded in a shotgun at any time in the shotgun sports ranges.
HOW TO PLAY THE GAMES: TRAP, SKEET, 5-STAND
Not sure how to play the games? Our "How To" Sessions for $20.00 are open to members and guests. Come to the Shotgun Sports Area between 9 am-noon with hearing protection, safety glasses, a shotgun and at least four boxes of target load, lead or steel ammunition in 7 ½, 8 or 9 size shot. Staff will show you how the games are played. Walk-ins are welcome. So that we can plan better, let us know if you're coming by message to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. These are also opportunities for members to attend the training to obtain self-service keys.
Want to learn the Shotgun games but don’t want to wait for the next pre-scheduled class? Are you only available on weekdays? Would you prefer a smaller group setting? Whatever the reason, ASC shotgun will be glad to help. E-mail us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and we can offer some options that might meet your schedule better.
- Pre-scheduled How to Play Trap, Skeet & 5 Stand sessions will be offererd on April 20, May 18, September 14 and September 28, 2024
2024 SHOTGUN BASICS CLINICS, INTRO TO SPORTING CLAYS CLINICS, INTERMEDIATE SPORTING CLAYS CLINICS AND IDNR WINGSHOOTING CLINICS
The following are offered by the Special Programs Department and are open to members and guests. Preregistration by email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. is required; we cannot accommodate walk-ins.
Shotgun Basics and Sporting Clays Classes/Clinics are taught by NSCA, NRA and IDNR Certified Shotgun Instructors and include supervised use of shotgun fields with on-field instruction/coaching.
ASC Members: instruction is free, loaner shotguns can be arranged, clay targets are at the usual member rate with game cards for the card readers.
Nonmembers: Contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more information.
Participants should bring a traditional shotgun (anything with a stock) in 12, 16, 20, or 28 gauge, two or three boxes of target load ammunition (7 1/2, 8 or 9 shot) plus safety glasses and hearing protection.
Shotgun Basics Clinic: Covers shotgun information and use, safety, clay target shooting and common games. Classroom time is followed by on-field instruction. Preregistration required by email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Meet in the club office area on 7858 Preserve Road, Waterman IL ten minutes before class starts to sign in on the class dates listed below. Class takes approximately three hours.
8:30-11:30 am on May 25, June 8, July 7, Aug 4 and September 7, 2024
Intro to Sporting Clays Clinic: Field work only (no classroom) on the Sporting Clays Course. Learn how to read and set up to break a variety of clay target presentations. Preregistration is required by email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Each session meets at the Sporting Clays range ten minutes before class start time and lasts two-three hours.
1:00-4:00 pm on May 25, June 8, July 7, Aug 4 and September 7, 2024
Children are welcome if they are: mature enough to pay attention and follow safety rules; strong enough to safely operate, hold up and swing a 7-pound shotgun; and accompanied at all times by a parent or grandparent.
New this year are two Intermediate Level Sporting Clays Clinics designed for adult, experienced shotgun shooters. Instruction and supervised practice with certified NSCA and Advanced-level IDNR Wingshooting instructors will be available in a small group format. May 11, 2024, 2:00pm to 5:00pm and July 20, 2024, 10:00am to 1:00pm. Preregistration is required by email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Download the flyer below for more details.
This year's ASC IDNR Wingshooting Clinic is scheduled for August 24, 2024 and August 25, 2024. Three separate 4-hour sessions with NSCA certified instructors will be offered over the two days. Registration info available via email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
2024 SPECIAL SHOTGUN EVENTS - Open to All
So that we can plan better, let us know if you're coming by sending a message to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Walk-ins are welcome too. All special events are open to members and guests.
We have transitioned to a card reader system for all the shotgun games. Cards will be available for purchase via credit/debit card inside the Shotgun Building for all special events. For special events only, no guest wristbands will be required. See below for payment options.
- If a guest at a special event is accompanied by a member, the guest will use the member’s pre-paid game card to activate the throwers.
- Non-members who are not accompanied by a member will purchase a card (one per individual or group) in the Shotgun Building at special event pricing. A minimum of four games will be loaded per card for individuals or groups. Individuals must have a driver’s license/state id and credit/debit card.
- Please bring cash for tips, for side games and for the five-dollar food donation when food is provided.
Participants must bring: shotgun, eye and ear protection and a credit card or debit card for games. For events that include 4 rounds, we recommend you bring at least 125 shells of target load ammunition. Defensive and hunting loads are not allowed. If you're new to any of these games, let us know at registration and we will pair you with a club volunteer who will show you how to play the games.
Winter Events: January 27, February 24 and March 23, 2024. Includes four rounds of your game of choice—Skeet, Trap, Double Trap, Pyramid Wobble Trap, Springing Teals, and 5-Stand—PLUS food and beverage.
Sporting Clays Events: June 15, July 20, September 21 and October 26, 2024. Includes lunch and 100 targets. Participants must bring: shotgun, 125 target-load lead or steel shells (no hunting or defense loads) and eye and ear protection. Start any time between 8:30 am and 2:00 pm. Prizes will be awarded.
Spring and Fall "All Clays" Events: May 11 and October 12, 2024. Attendees will shoot a combination of 4 different games for a total of 100 targets. Lunch will be available. Participants bring: shotgun, 125 target-load lead or steel shells (no hunting or defense loads) and eye and ear protection. Start times are 8:30, 10:30 and 12:30. You must preregister for an assigned start time. Prizes will be awarded for high scores as well as Lewis Class so there are plenty of opportunities to win.
Friday and Saturday Night Shoots: May 17, June 7, June 21, July 12, July 27, August 9, August 24, and September 13, 2024 from 5:00pm until 10:00pm. Includes a combination of four total rounds: trap, double trap, 5-stand, pyramid wobble, springing teal or skeet, plus food and beverage with additional rounds at member/nonmember rates (best deal for nonmembers/guest).
- Friday Night Option: Includes trap, double trap, 5-stand, pyramid wobble, springing teal or skeet, plus food and beverage with additional rounds at member/nonmember rates.
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Special Youth Night Shoot. July 27, 2024 4 pm until 10 pm. Scroll down to see the "Youth Night" flyer for this event.
- Special Saturday Night Pig Roast: August 24, 2024
Participants bring: shotgun,125 target load lead or steel shells (no hunting or defense loads) and eye and ear protection. Start any time between 5:00 pm and 9:30.
Turkey Meat Shoot: November 9, 2024. 10am-3pm. Win a turkey, ham or other prize based on your shooting skills. (No actual turkeys will be injured during this event.)
*Members and visitors must comply with all local, state and federal firearms laws.
For more information about ASC Shotgun Sports contact Dean Diddell, Shotgun Department Chairman at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Downloadable Documents
2024_Shotgun_Events_Schedule_Final.pdf
2024_Shotgun_Clinics_Flyer.pdf
2024_Intermediate_Sporting_Clays_Clinics_Flyer.pdf
2024_Info_for_Sporting_Clays_Guests.pdf