Illinois Sporting Clays Association

IL State Championship Series

If you are looking to improve your sporting clays game try an instructor. IL has over 25 certified clay target instructors that give you that competitive edge to improve your score, give bragging rights over your buddies or improve your wing shooting skills in the fields. The list below contains the IL resident NSCA certified instructors. You can choose from Level I, II or III certified clays target instructors. A shooting coach or instructor is like choosing the right gun, i

Steven E. Sextonson, 79, of Waukesha, WI, passed away on Monday, April 6, 2026. Born February 25, 1947, in Rockford, the son of C. Einar and Elsa (Klank) Sextonson. Graduate of Guilford High School, Class of 1965. Steven married Candace “Candy” J. Ruefer on September 15, 1979. He owned and operated ESCO Grinding. Steven was a veteran of the National Guard for six years. He enjoyed horses for many years and drove carriages. Steven was an avid scuba diver exploring cold wa

Are you qualified for induction into the Illinois State Sporting Clays Association Hall of Fame? The ISCA HOF recognizes the top sporting clays shooters from Illinois. You might be eligible. The ISCA asks that you verify your eligibility and notify us. If you qualify or have inquiries, please email: illinoissportingclays@gmail.com Click to here to view the list of IL State Hall of Fame Members. The process is straightforward. Review the hall of fame criteria on the ISCA B

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Congratulations to our own Philip Puckorius The National Sporting Clays Association is pleased to announce the selection of Philip Puckorius of Chicago as the new NSCA Chief Instructor and Dominic Grossi of Rosharon, Texas, as Assistant Chief Instructor. “Phil and Dominic were chosen through a highly competitive selection process in which they distinguished themselves as the top choices for these critical roles,” said Michael Hampton Jr., NSSA-NSCA Executive Director, in an

Maintaining Mobility and Consistency Sporting clays is often described as “golf with a shotgun,” but when competition takes place near freezing temperatures, it becomes a test of preparation as much as marksmanship. Unlike static shooting disciplines, sporting clays requires continuous movement between stations, repeated gun mounting, fine motor control, and mental focus over extended periods—sometimes several hours outdoors. At approximately 0°C (32°F), cold can subtly under

2026 IL Tournament List

IL State FITASC & Super Sporting Championship Details

Congratulations to all the winners of the 2025 Illinois Sporting Clays Associations Championship hosted by Northbrook Sports Club....

The National Sporting Clays Association has announced the 2025 All State Teams for Illinois. NSCA & DuPont Krieghoff 2025 All State Teams...

Save the dates for the 2025 IL State Championship Series. Don't these 4 great events.

NSCA Classification Changes Coming January 1, 2025

2025-2026 NSCA Delegates Elected

Congratulation 2024 IL Super Sporting & FITASC Champions

2024 IL State Sporting Clays Champions

Congratulations to the 2024 NSCA duPont Krieghoff All State Team! Open Gary Fitzjarrell Open John Butler Open Troy E Thompson Open Daniel...

13th Annual Sporting Clay Shoot to Benefit Central Illinois Riding Therapy When: Saturday, June 22, 2024 Where: Oak Ridge Sportsman Club...

Congratulations to all 2024 Browning All-Region Team members! *Special thanks to Browning for supporting the NSCA All Region Team program.

Help welcome the Oakridge Sportsman's Club to the Illinois Sporting Clays Association. Centrally located a few miles Southeast of East...