Iowa State Trapshooting Association

The Iowa State Trapshooting Association (ISTA) manages registered trapshooting for Iowa. If you live in Iowa and shoot ATA-registered targets in-state—including Big 50s and registered league—you need an ISTA membership.

Membership Requirements - Annual adult membership: $20 (required for anyone shooting ATA registered targets in Iowa) - Youth/SCTP membership: $5 - Life membership: $200 - All memberships renew September 1 annually

Competition Calendar

ISTa runs shoots at 10+ locations across Iowa from March through October:

• •Iowa State Shoot (July 14-19, 2026)
• •400 championship targets determine state team selection
• •State teams compete in singles, handicap, and doubles categories
• •Camping available ($200/week with water & electricity, or $96.30 primitive)
• •Golf cart rentals and reserved parking available
• •Sponsorship opportunities from $200-$3,000

• •SCTP Championships (June 8-14, 2026)
• •Trap competition plus skeet and 5-stand events
• •Youth-focused programming through SCTP
• •Camping ($32.10/night with water & electricity)
• •Team trailer parking by reservation

• •Zone Shoots (June)
• •NE Zone: Cedar Rapids (June 1)
• •NW Zone: LeMars (June 14-15)
• •SW Zone: Afton (June 22)
• •SE Zone: Newton (June 29)

Individuals must shoot 400 championship targets at the Iowa State Shoot to qualify for state teams

Minimum registered targets required for state team selection: - Top 12 Elite: 2,000 singles, 2,000 handicap, 1,500 doubles - Women/Veterans/Junior/Sub-Jr: 1,500 singles, 1,000 handicap - Rookie of the Year: 1,000 singles, 1,000 handicap

The ISTA Hall of Fame recognizes shooters who've distinguished themselves at state and Grand American competition levels.

Home grounds located near Cedar Falls off US Highway 218 (north of Cedar Falls on Hwy 218, then west on County Hwy C-57 at the corner of C-57 and Waverly Road).

• •Full camping with water and electricity
• •Primitive camping sites
• •Designated parking areas (no highway parking per county sheriff)
• •Handicap parking near trap lines
• •Vending opportunities with/without electricity
• •Camp hosts on-site during major events

• •Mailing Address: 1303 Ironwood Road, Harlan, IA 51537
• •Physical Address: 6138 W Cedar Wapsi, Cedar Falls, IA 50613
• •Phone: 641-231-1608
• •Email: [email protected]

ISTa operates with a board of directors and maintains an active membership talents survey to connect members' businesses and skills with association needs.