Saints Clay Pigeon Shooting

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• Training

  The Clay Pigeon Shooting Club trains at Auchterhouse Country Sports located 8 miles north of Dundee, and one of the top clay target shooting grounds in the country.

  Informal training sessions are held every Wednesday and Saturday and shooters of all abilities encouraged to attend. Coaching is provided by committee members and the staff at Auchterhouse, but the club also has access to Commonwealth Games finalist Drew Christie, whose tuition played an important part in the 2008 British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS) Championship victory and success at the 2010 Agricultural Block Fixture.

  In addition, the club provides opportunities and assistance for members seeking to acquire shotgun licences.

• Competition

  The club competes at a diverse range of fixtures across the UK throughout the academic year.

  Key competitions in the calendar include The Oxford Challenge, The Newcastle Challenge, and the Bisley Cup, with other opportunities to compete in Aberdeen and Hull.

  The club typically sends one Men’s team and one Ladies team to each competition, with the exception of the popular Bisley Cup. Hosted by the University of Edinburgh, St Andrews usually enters five teams; usually two Men’s, two Ladies and a Mixed team.

  Competitions are open to all abilities and all members are encouraged to come along and participate.

• Additional Club Information

  Charity work:
  The club raises money for the Charlie Walker Memorial Trust via annual St Andrews Challenge competition and associated Welly Ball.

• How to get involved

  Whether you are new to the sport or an experienced archer, already attend the University or if you are thinking about attending, please get in touch to register your interest and find out more about our club.

  The University hosts a Sports Fayre at the beginning of each academic year during Orientation Week, giving prospective players the opportunity to talk to club members and sign up to ‘Give It A Go’ sessions.

  Please email the club to register your interest: claypigeon@st-andrews.ac.uk

  Club Membership

  All matriculated students at the University can join the Clay Pigeon Club.

  Please visit the Saints Sport website for a full list of club membership options, prices and information on how to purchase your membership.