BCTA INSTRUCTION CLINIC FOR NEW SHOOTERS
Next BCTA Clinic Date:
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 16th, 2022 09:00am - 03:00pm
At Ridgedale Rod & Gun Club
The LMD/FV Winter League venue club is offering a free instruction clinic to new shooters who are interested in trying PITA competition style shooting. This is your chance to learn the basics of shooting trap and experience what competition style trap shooting is all about.
The clinic consists of 2 parts held over two days on two separate weekends.
Part 1 is the clinic/instruction and Part 2 - is the Trap Winter League.
Although the instruction clinic is free, participants are still required to pay the practice targets and Range User Fee (if applicable) for Day 1, and the Winter League entry fees for Day 2. Participants are also responsible for supplying their own ammunition during the clinic and league day.
The following fees are payable to Ridgedale Rod & Gun Club in order to participate in the clinic:
Day 1 Practice Targets and Range User Fee
3 x rounds of trap targets $ 18.00
Range User Fee $ 20.00 (for non-members only)
Day 2 Winter League Fees
PITA Day Fee $ 4.00
2 x Event Fee $ 37.00
BCTA Fee $ 3.00
PITA Membership $ 12.50
TOTAL ----------------------
Ridgedale Members $ 74.50
Non-Members $ 94.50
In order to attend this clinic, you MUST have a valid Firearms Licence (PAL or Minor POL). If you don't have a shotgun, a limited number of loaner shotguns will be available for you to use. This clinic is an introduction to competition trapshooting clinic, not an introduction to shooting. Participants should have some experience shooting a shotgun and clay targets.
Day 1 Clinic Day
On this day, you will receive an orientation/introduction to competitive trapshooting. The clinic will be a mix of classroom and live practice exercise on the trap field. Expect to shoot 3 rounds of trap: Singles, Handicap and Doubles.
You will need to bring:
Topics covered:
Day 2 Winter League Day
You will be shooting the PITA Trap Winter League on this day. There are 3 events: 50 singles, 50 handicap, and 50 doubles but you will only need to shoot the singles and handicap. Doubles is optional and you can sign up for doubles by paying the event fees. You will need to bring 4 boxes of shells on this day (6 boxes total if you plan on shooting doubles). You will be able to apply what you've learned from Day 1 in a mini competition setting.
The event starts at 09:00am or 10:00 am depending on the venue. Please arrive at least 30 minutes prior to the start time to register.
The clinic will proceed on both days whether it is rain or shine so please dress accordingly.
CLINIC REGISTRATION
To register for the Ridgedale clinic or get additional information, please email [email protected]
If you are unable to contact the venue club, you can contact the BCTA at [email protected]
Space is limited so please sign up early.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 16th, 2022 09:00am - 03:00pm
At Ridgedale Rod & Gun Club
The LMD/FV Winter League venue club is offering a free instruction clinic to new shooters who are interested in trying PITA competition style shooting. This is your chance to learn the basics of shooting trap and experience what competition style trap shooting is all about.
The clinic consists of 2 parts held over two days on two separate weekends.
Part 1 is the clinic/instruction and Part 2 - is the Trap Winter League.
Although the instruction clinic is free, participants are still required to pay the practice targets and Range User Fee (if applicable) for Day 1, and the Winter League entry fees for Day 2. Participants are also responsible for supplying their own ammunition during the clinic and league day.
The following fees are payable to Ridgedale Rod & Gun Club in order to participate in the clinic:
Day 1 Practice Targets and Range User Fee
3 x rounds of trap targets $ 18.00
Range User Fee $ 20.00 (for non-members only)
Day 2 Winter League Fees
PITA Day Fee $ 4.00
2 x Event Fee $ 37.00
BCTA Fee $ 3.00
PITA Membership $ 12.50
TOTAL ----------------------
Ridgedale Members $ 74.50
Non-Members $ 94.50
In order to attend this clinic, you MUST have a valid Firearms Licence (PAL or Minor POL). If you don't have a shotgun, a limited number of loaner shotguns will be available for you to use. This clinic is an introduction to competition trapshooting clinic, not an introduction to shooting. Participants should have some experience shooting a shotgun and clay targets.
Day 1 Clinic Day
On this day, you will receive an orientation/introduction to competitive trapshooting. The clinic will be a mix of classroom and live practice exercise on the trap field. Expect to shoot 3 rounds of trap: Singles, Handicap and Doubles.
You will need to bring:
- Your shotgun (if you have one)
- 4 boxes of shells (trap loads only, size 7.5)
- Eye and ear protection
- Shooting vest or ammo pouch (good to have but optional)
Topics covered:
- Introduction to PITA
- Understanding your shotgun sights
- Eye dominance test
- How to pattern your shotgun
- How to adjust your shotgun
- Hold points on the trap field
- Gun hold and mount
- Shooting stance and foot positioning
- Swing, shoot & follow-through
- Difference between singles, handicap and doubles
- How to shoot singles, handicap and doubles
- Understanding a PITA shoot programme
- What are options?
- Registration
- What to expect at a PITA shoot
- PITA classification and earned yardage
- PITA rules and shooting etiquette
- The PITA Winter League
- Discussion on equipment (shotguns, chokes, combs, etc)
- Q&A session
Day 2 Winter League Day
You will be shooting the PITA Trap Winter League on this day. There are 3 events: 50 singles, 50 handicap, and 50 doubles but you will only need to shoot the singles and handicap. Doubles is optional and you can sign up for doubles by paying the event fees. You will need to bring 4 boxes of shells on this day (6 boxes total if you plan on shooting doubles). You will be able to apply what you've learned from Day 1 in a mini competition setting.
The event starts at 09:00am or 10:00 am depending on the venue. Please arrive at least 30 minutes prior to the start time to register.
The clinic will proceed on both days whether it is rain or shine so please dress accordingly.
CLINIC REGISTRATION
To register for the Ridgedale clinic or get additional information, please email [email protected]
If you are unable to contact the venue club, you can contact the BCTA at [email protected]
Space is limited so please sign up early.