Trap Shooting Club Eyed for MCS

MIDDLEBURGH — A new trap shooting club is being proposed for Middleburgh Central School, possibly in time for the spring competitions.

Club organizer Jeffrey Almy spoke to the school board Wednesday night and said there is interest in starting a school club. Members would compete in the USA High School Clay Target League. The closest schools with trap teams are Schoharie, Cobleskill-Richmondville, Greenville, Jefferson, and Sharon Springs and there are other school teams in the Capital Region and Saratoga areas, according to Mr. Almy. The club would be for students ages 12 and up.

"Safety first" is paramount, Mr. Almy said. All safety officers are present and everyone, parents, students, and coaches, must complete the safety course. Many coaches are also certified arms instructors,

The shooting is done at the local rod and gun club, in this case, Middleburgh. There is no cost to the district and the team would not interfere with other sports as the schedule is flexible. The spring season begins with registration in February and March. The fall season is a separate registration.

Five students are required to form a team. Several students at the meeting said they were interested in joining and Mr. Almy said he has seen interest on Facebook. The cost per student would depend on donations. The cost per student is between $350 and $400, Mr. Almy said. Scholarships are offered through the league and college scholarships are available.

Board members said they would be in contact about the club.

Two members of the Middleburgh Rod and Gun Club gave a similar presentation to the board in March 2022.