Transylvania University Clay Target Team
Find your focus with Transylvania Clay Target!
In fall 2024, Transylvania launched a Clay Target (shotgun) team in response to growing popularity and student interest. With the popularity of shotgun sports, Transy wants to provide you a unique opportunity to excel.
The Clay Target team offers a unique opportunity to excel in diverse disciplines, including trap, skeet, sporting clays, and 5-stand, under the prestigious Scholastic Clay Target Program (SCTP) and ACUI-Clay Target Program. Practice sessions are held weekly at the state-of-the-art Blue Grass Sportmen’s League shotgun fields and provide a safe and accessible environment for honing skills. Students bring their own 12-gauge shotguns, stored securely at the range, or use team-provided over/under shotguns.
This isn’t just about competition; it’s about a distinctive college experience. You’ll be part of one of the few private college clay target teams in Kentucky, building skills and community in a safe and accessible environment. Transylvania provides a rewarding extracurricular experience, blending skill development, community, and a commitment to safe and accessible participation. Managed by Vice-President for Student Life & Dean of Students, Michael Covert, the team emphasizes safety and affordability through fundraising activities like turkey shoots. “We’re excited about this opportunity given the rise in clay target teams at Kentucky and area high schools,” Covert states.
What is Clay Target?
Clay target shooting is an exciting sport that tests your aim and reflexes. Using an over-under shotgun, you’ll try to break flying clay targets from various stations. The sport includes different disciplines like trap, skeet and sporting clays, each presenting unique target patterns. Whether you’re a beginner or experienced shooter, clay targets offer an engaging challenge. Program is made possible by donors.
Why choose Transylvania for Clay Target?
Excel in Diverse Shotgun Sports and Competitive Excellence
Master trap, skeet, sporting clays, and 5-stand, and compete under prestigious programs like SCTP and ACUI, honing your skills to a competitive edge.
Experience a Safe, Accessible and State-of-the-Art Clay Target Environment
Practice at premier facilities with strict safety protocols and enjoy affordable participation.
Discover a Unique Collegiate Opportunity at Transylvania
Be part of one of the only private college clay target teams in Kentucky, offering an exceptional and distinctive extracurricular experience.
We’re excited about this opportunity given the rise in clay target teams at Kentucky and area high schools and thought it was something unique that we could offer Transylvania students.
Michael Covert
Vice President for Student Life
and Dean of Students
Team Highlights
- Shooting Disciplines: The team competes in trap, skeet, sporting clays and 5-stand.
- Competitive Programs: We participate in the Scholastic Clay Target Program (SCTP) and ACUI-Clay Target Program.
- Practice Location: Weekly practices are held at the Blue Grass Sportsmen’s League in Wilmore, KY (weather permitting).
- Secure Storage: All firearms and ammunition are stored in the university’s locked storage at the practice range.
- Personal Firearms: Students may use their own 12-gauge shotguns for practice, provided they are stored at the range.
- Competition Firearms: The team has several over/under guns available if the student does not own one.
- Campus Policy: No firearms or ammunition are permitted on the Transylvania University campus.
