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Peoria Skeet & Trap
East Peoria
•123.1 miles from Chicago
Peroria Skeet & Trap operates at 1470 Spring Bay Road (Illinois Route 26) in East Peoria, IL 61611. This is a full-facility shooting club focused on clay target sports—the backbone of competitive shooting in central Illinois. The club runs ATA-registered shoots across three main disciplines: Skeet E...
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Peroria Skeet & Trap operates at 1470 Spring Bay Road (Illinois Route 26) in East Peoria, IL 61611. This is a full-facility shooting club focused on clay target sports—the backbone of competitive shooting in central Illinois.
The club runs ATA-registered shoots across three main disciplines:
Skeet Events: - 100th Annual Illinois State Skeet Championship (August) - Kolar U.S. Open Skeet Championship (June) - 82nd Annual 3-I Skeet Championship (May) - General Pletcher Open (May) - Armed Services Skeet Championship (May) - Regular skeet leagues (year-round)
Trap Events: - Illinois State Trap Shoot at Brittany Shooting Park (June) - Illinois Central Zone Shoot (May) - ATA Registered Trap Shoots (monthly) - Trap leagues running spring through fall - Registered zone warm-up targets
5-Stand & Combination Leagues: - 5-Stand leagues (February start) - Combo leagues (skeet + trap) - Youth 5-stand programs
The club actively develops young shooters through:
- •Summer Youth Program
- •4th Annual Youth Trap Tournament (May)
- •Youth Trap Open Tournament (spring)
- •MTHS Clay Target Team support
- •MidwayUSA Endowment programs
The club maintains a strong commitment to bringing the next generation into competitive clay shooting, with dedicated youth tournaments and league divisions.
Peoria Skeet & Trap hosts or participates in major regional and national events:
| Event | Type | Timing |
|---|---|---|
| Grand American @ Sparta | Trap | July-August |
| Illinois Indian Shoot | Trap | July |
| Zone Shoots | Trap | May |
| State Championships | Both | June-August |
| Registered Shoots | Both | Monthly |
Club Open House: April (11 AM–4 PM). This is the entry point for new shooters and spectators wanting to see the facility.
League Participation: - Trap League Captain's Meeting held in March at the clubhouse - League shoots run on scheduled Sundays (8:30 AM typical start) - Registration available at events (doors typically open 8:00 AM)
Charity Shoots: - "Shoot for the Cure" (May, 8 AM–3 PM) - Benefits cancer research and awareness - Open to club members and visiting shooters
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(309) 822-8146
The club maintains an active email list for event schedules, program updates, and league information. Monthly registered shoots typically run 8:30 AM–6:00 PM with programs posted ahead of events.
Peoria Skeet & Trap is part of a larger Illinois shooting ecosystem. The club also coordinates with or participates in events at: - Brittany Shooting Park (Illinois State Shoot) - World Shooting Complex in Sparta (Grand American) - Chillicothe Sportsman's Club (joint events)
This positions the club as a central hub for central Illinois clay target shooters and makes it accessible to competitors from across the region.
Fire Restrictions Active
Check current conditions before visiting. Smoking and open flames may be prohibited.
Restrictions
- •Membership required for most events
- •Shotgun ammunition only
- •Eye and ear protection mandatory
- •Range rules enforced at all times
- •Registration required for shoots
Pro Tips for Visiting
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100th Annual Illinois State Skeet Championship (August)
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Kolar U.S. Open Skeet Championship (June)
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82nd Annual 3-I Skeet Championship (May)
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General Pletcher Open (May)
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Armed Services Skeet Championship (May)
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Regular skeet leagues (year-round)
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