The Trap Shooting league is a major part of Riverbend Gun Club's activity and one of the strongest draws for members and visitors alike.
01 Trap league information
These pages make the season schedule, live standings, and league information easy to follow — for shooters and visitors alike.
What's supported
Season schedules
Team standings
Shooter totals
Personal-best tracking
Clubhouse broadcast displays
League format
The league runs across multiple seasons with weekly score entry: shooters compete in teams, the top scores each week count toward the team total, and standings are tracked live all season long.
02 The league pages
Follow the season, live
03 What is trap shooting?
Trap shooting is a shotgun sport where competitors fire at clay targets — called “birds” — launched from a single mechanical trap house set into the ground ahead of the shooting stations. Each shooter rotates through five positions arranged in a semicircle, firing at targets that fly outward at varying angles. A standard round is 25 targets, and scores track how many you break.
It’s one of the three major clay-target disciplines in the United States, alongside skeet and sporting clays, and is widely regarded as one of the most beginner-friendly shooting sports thanks to its consistent target presentation and straightforward mechanics.
A welcoming sport for all skill levels
Whether you’re a seasoned competitor or picking up a shotgun for the first time, trap shooting rewards patience and practice. League nights at Riverbend Gun Club bring together shooters of every experience level, and youth and junior shooters are actively encouraged — junior memberships are available for $1 per year.
04 Trap league & shooting questions
Answers to the questions we hear most often from members, visitors, and people new to the sport.
Where can I shoot trap near Your Town?
Riverbend Gun Club is located in Your Town, Wisconsin, within easy reach of nearby communities and the surrounding area and the surrounding communities. We're one of the closer active trap clubs in the area, and we welcome visitors and prospective members from across the region.
Is trap shooting good for beginners?
Yes — trap shooting is widely considered one of the most beginner-friendly shooting sports. Targets move in consistent directions from a known position, the rules are easy to follow, and league nights are a low-pressure environment to improve. Many of our members started with little or no shooting background, and junior memberships are available for $1 per year.
How does the Your Town trap league work?
The league runs across multiple seasons through the year. Shooters compete in teams, the top scores each week count toward the team total, and each shooter fires one or two rounds of 25 targets per league night. Standings are tracked all season and shown live under League Standings on this site.
Do I need my own shotgun to participate?
Most participants bring their own shotgun — a standard 12-gauge is the most common choice in trap shooting. If you're just getting started, attending a monthly meeting or a league night is the best first step; many members are happy to help new shooters get familiar with the sport.
What nights does the trap league shoot?
League nights are set at the start of each season (the club typically shoots on Tuesday nights). Check the Events page for current season information, or follow the club online where schedules and notices are posted.
What's the difference between trap, skeet, and sporting clays?
All three use clay targets and shotguns, but present targets differently. Trap targets fly away from the shooter at varying angles from a single trap house. Skeet targets cross from two houses at opposite ends of the field. Sporting clays simulates hunting scenarios across a course. Riverbend Gun Club specializes in trap shooting.
Don't miss club updates
Get instant alerts when scores are posted, shoot nights are
canceled, or important announcements go out.
Ask Hans
Ask me anything about the league! Try one of these:
Messages are logged briefly to improve this feature.
Stay in the loop
Get instant alerts on your phone for score postings, league night reminders, and club announcements.