Gator Skeet & Trap Club

Gator Skeet & Trap Club operates as a membership-based shooting facility in Gainesville, Florida, serving skeet and trap shooters across Alachua County and beyond. The club hosts regular competitions, sanctioned events, and casual shooting days year-round.

The club offers several membership tiers with access to:

• •Target shooting at member pricing (discounted rates on competition and practice targets)
• •Ammunition sales with member discounts
• •Gun rentals for members and guests
• •RV and camper sites for visiting shooters who want to stay overnight
• •Event hosting - the facility can accommodate group outings and corporate events

• •ATA-Sanctioned Competitions: Gator Skeet & Trap hosts ATA (Amateur Trap Association) clinics and competitions. Recent events include ATA Clinic and Competition weekends with separate registration for clinics and matches.

• •Member Club Championship: Annual event held in February drawing the club's most active competitors. This members-only event runs a full match program throughout the day.

• •Member Appreciation Day: Annual event (typically March) featuring discounted targets to reward active shooters.

• •Special Events: Valentine's Day promotions offering member pricing for couples, holiday parties, and themed shoots like "Duck, Duck, Boom!" - a hunter preparation event before duck season.

The club partners with 4-H Shooting Sports to provide regular Monday practice sessions (4:00-5:00 PM or 4:00-6:00 PM depending on season) for youth in Alachua County. The club actively supports youth shooter development with dedicated practice time and facility access. Interested 4-H members should contact the Shooting Sports Club Leader at [email protected].

Notable youth involvement includes: - Consistent Monday practice schedule throughout the year - 4-H holiday party and social events - UF student club participation (UF Marksmanship Club, UF College Republicans)

• •Holiday Closures:
• •Thanksgiving: Closed Wednesday, November 26 and Friday, November 28 (open Saturday, November 29)
• •Christmas: Closed December 24, 26, 27, and 28 (reopens December 31)

The club maintains an active calendar with consistent operations outside holiday periods, supporting both casual shooters and competitive competitors.

The club maintains transparent pricing for: - Membership options (various tiers available) - Target pricing for different shooting disciplines - Ammunition pricing - Gun rental rates - RV/camper site fees

Detailed pricing is available on their Pricing/Membership page for current rates.

Gator Skeet & Trap operates with an elected Board of Directors and established bylaws governing club operations. The club maintains transparent governance with annual membership meetings (typically held in March) where members can participate in club direction and decisions.

Beyond shooting sports, the club hosts corporate and community events, making the facility available for holiday parties and group outings. This dual role as both a shooting club and community venue sets it apart in the Gainesville area.