SKEET

Sunday 1 PM -3 PM
Tuesday 9 AM -12:00 PM
Wednesday 5 PM

New members and beginners are welcome to give this activity a try. Skeet is open to members and their guests at the times listed above. You may shoot league or practice at either time; however, you must be a member to participate in the league.

Members may obtain an off hour range key to shoot skeet at their convenience during non scheduled off hour times. Off hour shooting is closed on Sunday mornings until 1 P.M. as a safety consideration for the 100 yard pistol league. See a Skeet Director to get safely checked out on the machines, then provide a small deposit fee for the key.

The Hat Shoot tradition

Shooting your first 25 in skeet is a significant accomplishment, it's a great opportunity to reflect on the progress you've made and the skills you've developed. It's also a chance to share the moment with fellow shooters and celebrate the spirit of the sport. The tradition associated with shooting your first 25 straight in skeet is often referred to as a "hat shoot".

Here's how it typically works:

The Achievement: You shoot a perfect round of 25, meaning you hit all 25 targets.
The Celebration: As a celebratory gesture, everyone present at the skeet range or club, especially your squad or team members, will shoot your hat.
The Hat's Fate: The hat, riddled with pellets, becomes a memento of the occasion and is usually no longer wearable.

Why the hat?
While the exact origins of this tradition aren't definitively known, it's thought to be a symbolic gesture of congratulating the shooter on their achievement and marking the milestone in a memorable way.
Important Note:

Don't wear a hat you cherish: Given the fate of the hat, it's recommended to wear an older hat or one you don't mind sacrificing for the occasion if you think you're close to achieving your first 25 straight.

Skeet Basics

The Skeet Field

Today’s skeet field varies little from its 1920 beginnings. It has eight shooting stations and two trap houses. Seven of the stations are arranged in a half moon between the two trap houses, and one station is directly between them. The high house, on the left side of the field, throws its targets from a trap 10 feet above the ground. The target rises to a height of 15 feet by the time it travels to the center of the field. The low house target, on the right side, leaves the trap house just 3-1/2 feet from the ground. It also rises to a height of 15 feet by the time it reaches the center of the field.

A Round of Skeet

A round of skeet consists of 25 targets, with 17 shot as singles and 8 as doubles. The first miss is repeated immediately and is called an option. If no targets are missed during the round, the last or 25th target is shot at the last station, low house 8. The shooting sequence is as follows:

Stations 1 and 2: High house single; Low house single; High house/Low house pair
Stations 3, 4, and 5: High house single; Low house single
Stations 6 and 7: High house single; Low house single; Low house/High house pair
Station 8: High house single; Low house single

Skeet is shot in squads of up to five shooters. They move from station to station around the half moon, ending up in the center, at the end of the round.

Any gauge shotgun may be used, of any type, as long as it can fire at least two shots. The preferred shot size is #9, but nothing larger than 7-1/2 should ever be used. Since strength is not a factor, women are able to compete equally with men. Left handed shooters do just as well as right.

Shooting a Practice Round of Skeet at Your Club

Upon arrival, go directly to the sign-up desk inside the skeet house to pay for the round and be assigned to one of the skeet fields. You’ll need to take the following equipment to the field with you:

Shotgun – any gauge, any type, as long as it fires at least two (2) shells
Ammunition – One box of 25 shells, same gauge as your gun
A shell holder you wear to carry your ammo as you move around the field
Ear Plugs – MANDATORY
Eye Protection – MANDATORY

2025 SUMMER SKEET LEAGUE

Tuesday, April 15 th 2025 to Sunday, August 17th 2025

5 PM Wednesdays
9AM – 12:00 PM Tuesdays
1 -3 pm - Sundays
Off-Hours Shooting Permitted

***NEW SHOOTERS WELCOME***

(INSTRUCTION PROVIDED)

Must shoot 18 rounds to compete for prizes,

Drop 2 lowest score.

Shoot 25 straight and receive one free practice round.

Limit 2 free rounds.

One league: 12, 20, 28 Gauge or 410 each round is $7

Monies returned based on Lewis Class Scoring.

Banquet: September, 2025 Date TBD