Clay target shooting Adelaide
Clay target shooting disciplines at the International Clay Target Club
Learn about clay target disciplines in Adelaide including DTL, Skeet, Olympic Trap and 5 Stand, with coaching and state championship events.
Clay target shooting disciplines at the International Clay Target Club
Clay target shooting includes a range of disciplines that test accuracy, focus and timing. At the International Clay Target Club, members and visitors can enjoy DTL, Skeet, Olympic Trap (Trench), ISSF Skeet and 5 Stand sporting. Each discipline offers a different challenge, from precision single targets to fast doubles and complex flight paths.
We are the only club in South Australia with Olympic Trap (Trench) layouts, operating two Olympic Trap and three Olympic Skeet ranges. The club also hosts the South Australian Clay Target Association (SACTA) State Championship competitions, bringing together top shooters from across the state.
If you are new to the sport or an experienced competitor, our facilities and community make it easy to learn, improve and enjoy every round.
Discover different styles of clay target shooting
Clay target shooting involves aiming at moving clay discs launched into the air from machines known as traps. Each discipline varies in the direction, speed and pattern of the targets, offering a unique challenge for every shooter.
The International Clay Target Club provides a complete environment to experience and master each style, supported by qualified range officers and experienced members who are always happy to help.
Down The Line (DTL): Precision and consistency
Down The Line, often called DTL or Trap, is one of the most popular clay target disciplines. Shooters stand behind a single trap that launches targets away from them at different angles. The goal is to break each target as it flies straight or slightly left or right.
DTL includes events such as Single Barrel, Double Barrel, Points Score and Handicap, each adding its own challenge. It is an excellent starting point for new shooters and a foundation for improving focus and technique.
The International Clay Target Club has seven DTL layouts, including two that are floodlit for night shooting.
Skeet shooting Adelaide: Crossing targets and timing
Skeet shooting involves two trap houses, one high and one low, which throw targets across the field in front of the shooter. There are eight shooting stations arranged in a semicircle, and the challenge lies in timing, rhythm and smooth movement.
Skeet helps develop consistent gun mount and target-tracking skills that improve performance across all shooting disciplines.
The club has four skeet layouts and hosts regular club and state-level skeet competitions throughout the year.
Olympic skeet also known as ISSF Skeet
This is shot on 3 of the layouts, is a variant of skeet shooting, and the specific variant used in the Olympic Games and World Championships. The discipline is sanctioned by the International Shooting Sport Federation. Two throwing machines at different heights launch a series of 25 targets in a specific order, some as singles and some as doubles, with the shooter having a fixed position between them.
Both men’s and women’s competitions consist of five such series. The top six competitors shoot an additional series as a final round, on targets filled with special powder to show hits more clearly to the audience. The competitors use shotguns of 12 bore or smaller. All actions are allowed, including double barrel breech loaders, semi-automatic, but not pump action guns.
Olympic Trap (Trench): International competition style
Olympic Trap, also known as Trench, is the most demanding and internationally recognised clay target discipline. Shooters face five stations, each positioned in front of a trench containing 15 traps. Targets are released at high speed and at a wide variety of angles and heights.
This discipline is used in Olympic and ISSF competitions and tests quick reaction and precise timing.
The International Clay Target Club is the only club in South Australia with two complete Olympic Trap layouts, making it a central training venue for elite shooters and a host site for the SACTA State Championships.
Compak and 5-Stand: Variety and fast reaction
Compak and 5-Stand are versatile formats that simulate field shooting in a controlled layout. Shooters move between five stands, each presenting targets that cross, rise, fall or curve from different directions.
It’s an enjoyable and fast-paced style that suits both beginners and experienced shooters who want more variety. The club’s Compak layout is used for both social shooting and competitive events.
Equipment, supervision and coaching
The club provides everything new shooters need to begin safely. Eye and ear protection are mandatory, and supervised coaching is available for all disciplines. Members and range officers are always available to offer advice on equipment, gun fit, and technique.
Private coaching sessions can be arranged to help members refine their skills, prepare for competition or gain more confidence on the range.
Visit the range and experience each discipline
The best way to understand the differences between each discipline is to visit the club on a practice day. Visitors are welcome to watch from the spectator areas or take part in a Come and Try session under supervision.
Our community atmosphere makes it easy to ask questions and learn from experienced shooters. From beginners learning to break their first clay to athletes training for competition, everyone is part of the same supportive club environment.
Plan your visit or view the event calendar to see upcoming shoots.