Scholastic Clay Target Program

Learn And Grow At The Ike's - In the SHOOTING DISCIPLINES of Trap, Skeet, and Sporting Clays.

The SCTP is a program offering kids from elementary age through college the opportunity to learn and grow in the sports of Trap, Skeet, and Sporting Clays. Supported and promoted through the Scholastic Shooting Sports Foundation (SSSF), this is a fast-growing program that teaches discipline and focus through the shooting sports with the opportunity to take success through and to the USA Shooting and a path to the U.S. Olympic Shooting Team.

The Izaak Walton League in Kokomo sponsors a team of shooters called ‘The Ike’s Young Guns’. The team started in 2016 and continues to grow team members each year. If you are interested in becoming part the The Ike’s Young Guns or to acquire further information contact the Head Coach, Damon Fulp, at 765-620-0893. To view the Ike’s Young Guns practice schedule see the calendar below.

The SCTP season begins March 1st and ends with the Nationals around the end of July. There are 3 major shoots during the season: The Mid-State held at the Ike’s in Kokomo; the State, location announced after season begins because it can vary from year to year; and finally the Nationals held at the Cardinal Center in Marengo, Ohio.

Young Guns 2024 Schedule

March 3 – Team Meeting at Ike’s Clubhouse at 3pm

March 10 – Team Meeting at Ike’s Clubhouse at 3pm

March 24 – 1^st Team Practice at Ike’s Sporting Clays Course at 3pm

April 6 & 7 – 2^nd Practice at Indiana Youth Shotgun Clinic

April 13 – 3^rd Team Practice at Ike’s Sporting Clays Course to shoot the NSCA Registered Shoot at 11am

April 21 – 4^th Team Practice at Ike’s Sporting Clays Course at 3pm

April 27 – SCTP Mid-State Shoot at Ike’s Sporting Clays Course at 8am

May 5 – 5^th Team Practice at the Back Forty for the Bunny Shoot at 10am

May 11 – Skeet Jamboree at Kosko 11am

May 17, 18 & 19 – Regionals at Sparta

May 26 – 6^th Team Practice at Ike’s Sporting Clays Course at 3pm

June 2 – 7^th Team Practice at Ike’s Sporting Clays Course at 3pm

June 8 – 8^th Team Practice at Ike’s Sporting Clays Course to shoot the NSCA Registered Shoot at 11am

June 14, 15 & 16 – SCTP State Shoot at Indiana Gun Club

June 21 – Help with Kids ‘n Clays Charity Shoot at Ike’s Sporting Clays Course

June 22 & 23 – USA Clay Target State Shoot at Indiana Gun Club

June 30 – 9^th Team Practice at Ike’s Sporting Clays Course at 3pm

July 7 – 10^th Team Practice at Ike’s Sporting Clays Course at 3pm

July 13 thru 20 – SCTP Nationals at the Cardinal Center in Marengo, Ohio

July 25 – 11^th Team Practice at Ike’s Sporting Clays Course at 3pm

August 4 – 12^th Team Practice at Ike’s Sporting Clays Course at 3pm

August 10 – 13th Team Practice at Ike’s Sporting Clays Course to shoot the NSCA Registered Shoot at 11am

August 15 thru 18 – NSCA State Shoot at Indian Creek

Optional Events Shooters Can Attend (Target Fees and Ammo Are Not Provided)

June 5/6 Registered shoot @ The Farm
June 12/13 Registered shoot @ Ike’s
June 18/19/20 Registered shoot @ Indian Creek
June 26/27 Registered shoot @ Sugar Creek
July 18 NSCA registered shoot @ Kosco gun club
August 7/8 Registered shoot @ Sugar Creek
August 13/14/15 Registered shoot @ Indian Creek
August 21/22 Registered shoot @ The Farm

Please become familiar with the Range Rules before visiting any of the Ike’s ranges.

Howard County Izaak Walton League

Sporting Clays
General Course Safety Rules

1. Always check in at the clubhouse prior to going out onto the course to shoot.

2. Adhere to the basic rules of firearm safety: always keep gun pointed in safe direction, keep finger off trigger until ready to shoot, and keep gun unloaded until ready to use.

3. It is mandatory that shooters, trappers, and spectators wear eye and ear protection
while on the course.

4. Participants may only load and fire guns while at their shooting station and it is their
turn to shoot.

5. Only 2 shells can be loaded in the gun at one time.

6. When participant is at a station and not shooting, the shotgun must be unloaded and properly stored or shotgun’s action must be open and securely held by the participant. Shotguns must be transported in a safe manner.

7. Participants waiting to shoot, trappers, spectators, or other persons must stay a safe distance away from the shooting stand while a shooter is in the stand.

8. No use of alcohol or drugs that affect judgment or coordination prior to or while on the course.

9. Shot size allowed: 7½, 8, 8½, or 9 only.

10. Clean up and dispose of empty hulls from the shooting area before leaving. There is a trash can at each station to dispose of empty hulls and/or trash.

11. If a trap is not operating properly, do NOT attempt to adjust a trap, but call the manager on duty for assistance.

12. Always be respectful and courteous to fellow shooters.

Scholastic Clay Target Program

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Damon Fulp - Young Guns Head Coach

2nd Annual Indiana Youth Shotgun Clinic - Click to Open PDF

Learn And Grow At The Ike's - In the SHOOTING DISCIPLINES of Trap, Skeet, and Sporting Clays.

Young Guns 2024 Schedule

Optional Events Shooters Can Attend (Target Fees and Ammo Are Not Provided)

Howard County Izaak Walton League

Sporting Clays
General Course Safety Rules