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The terminology of the sport heralds back to its origins of live pigeon shooting. The target can be known as the ‘bird’ and a hit can be referred to as a ‘kill’
The formal name of clay target, or clay pigeon shooting was ‘Inanimate Bird Shooting’ as it replicated shooting flying birds
The machine that projects clay targets into the air is known as a ‘trap’
The targets are usually in the shape of an inverted saucer and usually fluorescent orange or black, so they can be seen clearly against the background
The most common disciplines for clay target are: Trap, Skeet and Sporting
Shotguns are used in clay target shooting. The four main types are: Over/Under, Semi-auto, Side-by-side and Pump-action
In Down-The-Line trap shooting, the shooter calls ‘Pull’ when they want the clay targets to be released
Targets are thrown either as singles or doubles from one or more traps situated some 15 m in front of the shooter and are generally going away from the firing point at varying speeds, angles and elevations
Two shots are permitted at each target and points are scored when you break a target
In the UK, live pigeon shooting competitions were held, up until they were made illegal in 1921

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Shooting - Clay Target General Information

Competition Dates: 8 - 11 May
Competition Venue: Darwin Gun Club, Marrara Sports Complex
Gold Medals: 7

Competition Details:

The 2011 Arafura Games Clay Target competition is accredited by Australian International Shooting Limited as a Performance Qualifying Score event, and will incorporate the Australian Cup. Attracting some of Australia’s best shooters, this event offers great opportunities for international athletes wishing to shoot against quality shooters.

The competition includes 50 DB Australian Trap, 50 PR ISSF Double Trap, 125 Men's Trap and 75 Women's Trap.

Eligibility/Entry Standards:

IMPORTANT: Athletes are responsible for completing their application for an International Visitors Permit prior to your arrival in Australia.  An Information Sheet and Application Form can be downloaded by visiting the Rules and Regulations section of this website.

Endorsement:

All teams/athletes must be endorsed by the relevant International/National Federation. Registration will not be finalised and accepted until endorsement is received. Endorsement information is provided at time of registration and should be gained by the appropriate organisation prior to registering any athletes to ensure there are no delays in the process.

Managers Meeting:

A Team Managers Meeting will be held prior to the commencement of competition. All Team Managers are expected to attend this meeting.

Further information will be provided closer to the Games.

Medal Ceremony:

Further information will be provided closer to the event. It is expected that all medal winners will be in full team attire in order to receive their medals. The Organising Committee reserves the right to refuse an athlete to participation in a ceremony should they not be appropriately attired.

Contact Details:

Contact Name: Mr Rob Yeo
Organisation: NT Clay Target Association
Postal Address: PO Box 1846, Alice Springs NT 0871 Australia
Phone: +61 8 8987 8119
Mobile: +61 438 898 721
Fax: +61 8 8999 8977
Email: claytargetshooting@arafuragames.net
Website: www.ntclaytarget.org.au