Sporting Clays

Here at Otter Valley Rod & Gun Club one of the activities offered is called Sporting Clays.  Sporting Clays is a clay target shooting discipline in which you shoot at clay targets that represent real life hunting situations.

Sporting Clay Dates:

( These dates can change without notice.  Please check back here before each event or look on our Facebook page for updates )

November 5 /23                                                        December 26 /23                                                          January 14/24

February 11/24                                                          March 10/24                                                                  April 14/24

May 19/24                                                                  June 2/24                                                                       July 7/24

August 4/24                                                               September 8/24                                                            October 6/24

November 3/24                                                        December 26/24

 

 

 

We ask that you book a start time.  We will have two start times to choose from; 9 am and 11:30am

We can accommodate single shooters or small groups.  So if you don’t have a squad to shoot with please don’t hesitate to contact us and we will make sure you have someone to shoot with.

To book a time slot please send a text message to:  Mr. Stan Matthews (519-983-2620)

 

Sign-in is from 8:00 am to 8:45 am.  No Shooting before 9 am.  We will sound a horn at 9 am.  When you hear the horn you can begin.  You can start on any station but please move in a clockwise direction.

The cost for all shooters is $25.00 for 50 targets and $35.00 for 100 targets. Juniors are $15.00 for 50 targets and $25.00 for 100 targets.

Prices and dates are subject to change without notice.

Most people use a 12ga or 20ga.  O/U, Side x Side, Semi-Automatic, or Pump action shotgun.  The firearm must be able to hold a minimum of 2 shells at a time.

Please bring hearing and eye protection, a bag to carry your shells as you walk around the course , and chokes if your shotgun has removable chokes.   Please bring enough shells to complete your round.  We also recommend that you bring an extra box of shells just in case.  The ammunition that you bring must be 2-3/4″ target ammunition.  #7.5 , #8 , or #9 shot.  1-1/8 oz max or 3-1/4 dram max.

Our Sporting Clay course has ten stations.  You will get ten targets at each station to make up a 100 target round.

The Sporting Clay discipline is fun for the whole family.  (The Sporting Clay’s course is NOT HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE)

 

 

CAN-AM 

The CAN-AM Winter Sporting Clay League is a sporting competition between clubs that are well know for their sporting clay course and shooters . There are six events this year . One event at each club . If you enjoy clay target shooting you won’t want to miss this opportunity to see each club and the targets they are known for throwing . If you are a hunter, just getting started in clay target shooting, or an avid shooter there is something for everyone !  These events are a great way to practice wing shooting and get to know fantastic people who are passionate about clay target sports .

 

Otter Valley will be participating in the Can Am League again this year . The dates are listed below , check back later to see the rule changes and how to participate in the 2023/2024 season. Stan Mathews is our team captain and has all the information you may need . This is a fun league and I strongly encourage everyone to come out and give it a try .

Stan Mathews    –  Text    519-983-2620    Email   chumlie@outlook.com

Dates :

December 3 @ Deleware                                          January 7 @ Twin Creeks                                                     February 4 @ Lambton Sportsman

March 3 @ Otter Valley                                           April 7 @ Lambton Conservation                                        May 5 @ Four Square

 

 

Click the link below to find out how to join the league :

http://ottervalleyrodandgunclub.com/can-am/