Registration Is Open for All Shooters!

Missouri River Clay Target League is the parent organization for all Bismarck-Mandan area high school clay target shooting teams competing in the North Dakota State High School Clay Target League. Operating as a 501(c)3 nonprofit, MRCTL makes competitive shooting accessible to area students through a volunteer-driven program.

The league uses two facilities to offer multiple disciplines:

• •Capital City Gun Club (CCGC) – North of Bismarck, trap shooting
• •Capital City Sporting Clays (CLAYS) – East of Bismarck, skeet, sporting clays, and 5-stand

The league runs Spring and Fall seasons with weekly shoots organized by flight. Shooters compete according to school and shooting average. The organization coordinates:

• •Practice weeks before formal competition begins
• •Reserve weeks for shoot-ahead opportunities
• •League weeks with official scored rounds
• •State competition and Awards Night

Over 2,522 volunteer hours were logged in Spring 2025 alone. MRCTL recruits volunteers for roles including:

On the Line: - Assistant coaches (trap and sporting clays) - Score keepers - Range Safety Officers - Trap fillers (CCGC)

Behind the Scenes: - Flight organizers and coordinators - Score entry and data tracking - Jersey and clothing order coordination - Potluck meal planning - Picture day coordination - Article writing and storytelling - Administrative table duties

"Every week, MR CTL relies on volunteers to make the day successful. It really takes a village to make this program successful."

MRCTL enforces codes of conduct for athletes and families, including:

• •24-Hour Rule: Disputes or concerns must cool off 24 hours before discussion with coaches
• •Athlete Code of Conduct: Sportsmanship and safe shooting standards
• •Parent/Family Code of Conduct: Expectations for spectators and family involvement
• •Shoot Ahead Policy: Procedures for switching flight schedules
• •Mandatory Practice Round Policy: Participation requirements
• •Needs-Based Scholarship: Financial assistance available to families

All shooters and volunteers must follow USA Clay Target League/ND Clay Target League Policies & Procedures and facility-specific rules.

MRCTL's sponsorship model keeps participation affordable. 2025 sponsors include:

• •Presenting Sponsor: The Kupper Family
• •Premier Sponsor: Scheels
• •Diamond Sponsor: Guardian Warrior Foundation
• •Platinum, Gold, Silver, and Bronze Sponsors: Multiple community partners

Without sponsor support, the league would be "cost prohibitive for far too many families," according to league leadership.

New families can attend meetings, ask questions, and sign up for volunteer roles at either facility. First-timers often find themselves connected to the community quickly—experienced volunteers report that most didn't know anyone when they started.

Volunteer payouts are available at the end of each season, or volunteers can donate their payout back to MRCTL.