September / October 2023

September 2023

In This Issue

2023 AIM Grand Championship

The 2023 AIM Grand Championship brought the best youth and junior trapshooters in the country to the World Shooting Complex in Sparta, Illinois.

2023 Iowa State Shoot

The 2023 Iowa State Shoot brought together trapshooters from across the Hawkeye State for a full program of ATA championship events.

September / October 2023 — Grand American and Fall Grands

Grand American coverage, Hall of Fame inductees Pat Lamont and Rob Boll, and recaps from the Empire, Western, Heartland, and Northeastern Grands.

2023 Grand American Prelim Week

Prelim Week at the 2023 Grand American set the stage for an exceptional week of competition at the World Shooting Complex in Sparta, Illinois.

2023 New York State Shoot

The 2023 New York State Shoot was held in Cicero, New York, hosted by the New York State Trapshooting Association.

2023 Michigan State Shoot

The 2023 Michigan State Shoot drew a large field of competitors from across the Great Lakes region for a full week of ATA championship competition.

2023 Minnesota State Shoot

The 2023 Minnesota State Shoot returned to one of the upper Midwest's finest trapshooting venues, drawing competitors from across the North Star State.

The 2023 Western Grand was hosted at the Vernal Rod & Gun Club in Vernal, Utah, from May 30 – June 4, 2023. With mild weather (mid–high 70s, little wind) and just a brief rain delay, conditions were ideal. Attendance was up over 10%, with shooters fr

2023 Empire Grand Recap

The 19th Empire Satellite Grand took place May 10–14, 2023 at the New York State Homegrounds in Cicero, NY. Attendance was up an impressive 27% as shooters kicked off the Northeastern season with sunny skies, warmer weather, and strong competition.

2023 Heartland Grand Recap

The 16th Annual Heartland Grand was held August 21–27, 2023 at the Stockdale Gun Club in Ackley, Iowa. Known for its unmatched hospitality and fun “cruise ship” atmosphere, the event drew record numbers of out-of-state shooters and wrapped up the ATA

2023 Northeastern Grand Recap

The 38th Annual Northeastern Grand American was held September 6–10, 2023 at the New York State ATA Homegrounds in Cicero, NY. As the first Satellite Grand of the 2024 ATA target year, the shoot drew 365 competitors from 21 states and provinces, all

2023 Hall of Fame Inductees - Pat Lamont & Rob Boll

The 55th Annual Trapshooting Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony honored four icons of the sport, including Patrick Lamont of Manitoba and Rod Boll of Saskatchewan (posthumously). Their stories reflect both international achievement and deep personal con

2023 All American Team Captains

Each year, the ATA recognizes team captains across all categories, honoring shooters who combine skill, resilience, and leadership. The 2023 All-American Captains shared how they handle disruptions, manage rising costs, and adjust from 16 to 27 yards