Competitive Shooting Events

Three shooting event attendees on the shotgun range.

Nationally Sanctioned Competitions

The Halter Center regularly hosts events throughout the year that conform to the rules of national governing bodies, such as:

  • Amateur Trap Association (ATA)
  • National Skeet Shooting Association (NSSA)
  • National Sporting Clays Association (NSCA)
  • USA Shooting
  • USA Archery

Shooters participate in singles, doubles, and handicap disciplines. Scores go toward qualifying for regional and national competitions.

Closeup of an individual loading a shotgun.

Great Lakes Side by Side

After taking a brief hiatus, the Great Lakes Side by Side Association brought the event back and held it at the Halter Center. Participants from around the region competed on Hillsdale’s new sporting clays course in July, 2016.

Closeup of a student firing a shotgun.

Scholastic Clay Target Program (SCTP)

This national program promotes clay and target shooting for youths. Working with coaches, shooters complete at the local and national level.

Junior Olympic State Championship

Held in May, winners advance to the national championship. Since the Halter Center features the only Olympic bunker in Michigan, many participants come to the range to train.