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2026 IS HERE SOON. BECOME A MEMBER AND BENEFIT FROM PRACTICE ROUND DISCOUNTS AND MEMBER ONLY EVENTS. THIS INCLUDES THE ANNUAL PICNIC HELD IN AUGUST WITH FOOD FREE OF CHARGE.
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Our 2026 shooting season is right around the corner. The Captain’s meeting is scheduled for Tuesday April 7th at 7:00 pm. This is also the monthly Board/Membership meeting. The shooting rules were approved at the February Board meeting and will be discussed at the Captain’s meeting. Below are the key highlights to share:
Shooting Fees will continue to be $90 for the 2026 season.
Membership Fees will be $30 for an individual and $40 for a family. There will be no discount offered for Junior or Senior members.
Sponsorship Fees will continue to be $50
In addition, we have made some modifications to the work week schedule. Last year we had several weeks that did not have a work team as we offer the opportunity to work an ATA shoot in lieu of a work week. Since we are the home club of the DCE trap team, they have graciously offered to provide the markers for both our April and May ATA shoots so we will not need to offer that as a work week option. Because we are the host club for the ATA Zone Shoot this year, we will however offer one team to sign up for Saturday and Sunday of the Zone shoot in June. This would be in lieu of a work week. Hopefully this will help provide adequate coverage for the entire shooting season and our ATA special events.
I would like to extend a big “Thank you” to the following members who helped keep our club running during the winter season. Rod Bricko, Joe Kostyn and Tom Gumz who stopped at the club almost every day to check on the wood stove to help keep our heating costs down. Rod, Joe, Tom, Jacob Hable, Dave and Steve Thompson for clearing the snow after each snowstorm so the building and trap fields had access. Butch Raasch who plowed the lot at the last snowfall so the hunter’s safety event could be held this weekend. All the members who helped for the CWTL shoot. We need to hold these events as the money made helps us pay the taxes, insurance and other costs associated with operating our club. Shooting fees themselves are not enough to cover these costs.
Also, a big thank you to Pat Washburn, Jeff Barwick and Scott Flees who spent many hours cleaning the trap machines and upgrading the speakers to make sure our equipment is in good condition as we start our 2026 season. Also, thank you to Jacob Wendorf for updating the wiring in the trap machines. He spent many hours on this project.
Please remember, this is a member operated club. No member is paid for anything they do. We all need to work together to achieve the greatest success for our club!!
I will send a separate email with this year’s calendar and the league roster forms. The league roster forms will also be available at the club.
I hope everyone is looking forward to a great 2026 season!!
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ATA REGISTERED SHOOTING WILL BE HERE BEFORE YOU KNOW IT!
WATCH OUR WEB SITE AND FACEBOOK PAGE FOR UPDATES. WESTON WILL BE HOSTING THE 2026 WTA NORTHWEST ZONE SHOOT IN JUNE – CHECK THIS SITE FOR THE PROGRAM.
YOU ARE NOT REQUIRED TO BE ON A LEAGUE TEAM TO ENJOY THE WESTON TRAP CLUB.
INDIVIDUAL MEMERSHIPS FOR $30 / YEAR. FAMILY MEMBERSHIPS FOR $40 / YEAR
IF YOU’RE GOING TO BE AT THE CLUB, WHY NOT JOIN A LEAGUE?
LEAUGE IS OPEN TO ALL.
16 WEEK LEAGUE. NO TEAM SHOOTING TIME ASSIGNMENTS REQUIRED – SHOOT WHEN YOU CAN.
SHOOTER CAN ENTER SCORES FOR THE WEEK THEY ARE IN AND UP TO 3 WEEKS AHEAD – NO SHOOTING BACK.
DON’T HAVE A TEAM, NO PROBLEM. STOP AT THE CLUB AND GET ON THE ‘SHOOTERS LOOKING FOR A TEAM’ LIST.
FIRST LEAGUE SCORE DUE APRIL 30th, 2026
CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL CLUB CALENDAR
League Roster forms available below.
The ‘pdf’ form linked below is for you to print and bring in. The ‘xls’ form linked below
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2026 LEAGUE INFO
See “What’s New” for League Shoot Off Results, Final Standings and Picnic Class Assignments.
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League scores will be posted when shared and received by the web master.
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We are looking for persons to fill setter positions for the next year. These are the only paid positions at the club. Duties include, but are not limited to, loading the traps during open hours and events. It is a great way for high school or college age students to earn some income. Anyone age 16 years or older interested in a part-time job should contact a board member or email westontrapclub@gmail.com for more information.
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We are a Member Owned and Operated club. There are NO Paid Management Positions
“He”, “She” or “They” do NOT make this club run . . . YOU do.
HELP it be here tomorrow.
Or … We could raise target prices and hire people to do what you do not want to do. Members have been heard saying ‘I don’t come here to work, I come here to shoot’. If that is how we want it, come to a member meeting and propose it. It’s your club. Make it what you want – inexpensive and member run or, more expensive but with services provided. Just remember, if you want to play, you have to pay – somewhere.
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We need your help. Even if you cannot donate any other time or talents throughout the year, please find time to attend a meeting or two. We need 15 members present at the membership meetings in order to vote and conduct business. Meetings are held at the club on the 1st Tuesday (of most months) at 7:00 PM or as scheduled by the Board of Directors