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ACTA Board Elections and Affiliations

The nomination process is available by clicking here: https://forms.claytarget.com.au/index.php/votes-and-agreement/

There are TWO (2) Director Positions that will become vacant on the ACTA Board at the AGM in April 2026.

Four ACTA members were put forward by their State Associations for election to the Board. A ballot of the Clubs will be conducted as a 'first past the post' poll. Every Club to rank and order only their top two preferred candidate - (1) for first preference and (2) for second preference. Each Club must annually submit a vote in the election for Elected Directors in accordance with clause 12.3.

Voting will open on Friday November 4th, 2025 and close on Wednesday December 31st 2025.

Below are links to their Nomination Package and Election Platform for your consideration

  Phil Keller

  Ian Watson

  Glen Kable

  Shane Bennett

 

Coaching Videos

Russell and Lauryn Mark have completed a series of videos supporting our coaching panel and promoting the ACTA.

These videos are extremely professionally prepared and will be an asset to our Association. In particular, the video explaining the ‘Introduction to Clay Target Shooting’ is highly informative and will be a great benefit in introducing new members to our sport.

An Induction to the Range - Welcome to the ACTA

Olympic and Commonwealth Games Gold Medallist's Russell and Lauryn Mark take us through a video tutorial on what you need to know when you attend an ACTA range for the first time.

1.  Determining your dominant eye

The first thing you need to establish when you begin the sport of clay target shooting is your eye dominance. Russell and Lauryn Mark show us how to determine which shoulder you should be mounting your shotgun to.

2. The basic shotgun stance

Olympic and Commonwealth Games Gold Medallist's, Russell and Lauryn Mark, show us a basic, but simple to learn, generic shotgun stance to get you started in clay target shooting.

3. Mounting your shotgun correctly

After you've established your dominant eye and mastered the basic stance, it's time to learn how, and how not to, mount a shotgun to your shoulder. Russell and Lauryn Mark give some handy advice to get you started.

4. Basic shotgun terminology

Shotguns have some very unique terminology associated with them. Olympians Russell and Lauryn Mark explain some often confusing issues in the world of clay target shooting.

5. Starting hold points for Trap

Where do you start your shotgun when you are about to call for your target in DTL? In this video Russell and Lauryn give us some ideas on what you can try and what you need to be aware of.

National Grounds Camping Information

Camping on the National Ground at Wagga Wagga, NSW is made available for the convenience of the Australian Clay Target Association (ACTA) members as an alternative accommodation option during shoots held throughout the year. 

You will be required to follow guidelines set down by the National Office in relation to payment up front and arranging arrival and departure times when suited. Please download more information from the links following: 

Sites
There are powered and non-powered camping sites available. All camping sites are 6 metres wide.

Powered sites are:

  • Western Site 1 – 36
  • Eastern Site 1 – 18
  • Main Camping Area Site 1 - 16, 34 - 37, 52 – 55

Non Powered sites are:

  • Main Camping Area Sites 17 - 22, 23 – 33, 38 – 44, 45 - 51, 56 - 67, 68 - 100

Cancellations
When making a direct reservation with the ACTA, you acknowledge and agree that all reservations and deposits are accepted subject to the following cancellation policy guidelines.

Cancellation Policy
Full payment for reservations made will only be refunded if you notify the ACTA of your cancellation at least 10 days prior to your scheduled arrival. If you provide less than the required period of notice of cancellation your payment will be forfeited.

Early Departures
The ACTA does not refund money should you cut short your reservation.

Failure to Notify of Cancellation
If you do not notify the ACTA of your cancellation as above, you will not be entitled to a refund.

Please contact Jenny at if you require any further information.

 

National Grounds - Wagga Wagga NSW

ACTA Camping Ground

 

National Grounds - Main Camp Site

acta camp sites

 

National Grounds - Western and Eastern Camp Sites

acta camp sites

 

The Australian Clay Target Association (ACTA) is responsible for administrating, promoting and developing the sport of clay target shooting. Clay target is a sport that can be enjoyed by the whole family as a recreation at a local gun club, or at a competition level from registered club events to regional, state, national and international competitions. These include World Championships, Commonwealth and Olympic Games.

Clay Target Shooting has different disciplines which you can try, including: Trap, Skeet, ISSF and Sporting Clays. Each discipline varies in its approach and delivery of targets to give a choice and different experience with Clay Target Shooting.  The ACTA provides information on local, state, national and international competitions. You will find many interesting areas, including Coaching, Referees, Membership, Hall of Fame, the Clay Target Shooting News magazine & much more.

April 2026 CTSN

On the cover: Andy shot an exceptional score of 444/450 at the 2026 National Skeet Championships

Inside this month's edition

ACTA Chairman’s Report
Executive Officer’s Report
90th Annual General Meeting
ACTA Financial Statements for year ended 31 Dec 2025
ACTA National Skeet Championships
2026 State Skeet Teams
ACTA National Skeet Presentation Dinner
Warrnambool Seaside Carnival
44th World UT Championships
Bendigo CTC Moves Australia Day to Labor Day
Psychological Skills For Shooting
ACTA New Members
Glen Innes – one for the history books
Waratah Notes
Competition Results: VCTA, SACTA, NSWCTA, QCTA, TCTA, WACTA
Compak Fast Becoming Bendigo’s Most Popular Discipline
Western Zone Monthly Muster
WACTA Newsletter Extract
Maryborough Shooters Turn On Scores in Humid Conditions
2026 Bega Fimac Engineering Mixed Target Championship
Shoot Calendar
Break Badges
2026 Annual Registration & Club Membership Application


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