[postmastertim]

Zuma1,

Keep in mind you are two hours from Bostic, if you PreSquad, Marty Hill will classify you ahead of time. For those that choose not to PreSquad, if you will send him an e-mail at mhill76@aol.com with name, ATA number and category (if any) he will go ahead and classify you and you can go straight to the squadding table in the clubhouse.

If you do PreSquad pay attention to Page 7 of the program: (12) Pre-squadding services are being offered this year. See page 52 for details. Host shall honor all pre-squad positions for all events each day until 30 minutes prior to the start of the first event of the day. Meaning if you PreSquad and have not cashiered you may lose your squad and position and have to squad all over again.

The NC crew will take good care of you, have no worries. http://www.nctrap.com/ is you source of information for NC shooting.

 

[Ken C.]

Thank you so much for this great information. 🙏 I am going to go for sure. I don't have an average card yet, so is that something we can print out from the site?

You're very welcome. Follow the advice in @postmastertim #20 post. He's spot on.

 

[Ken C.]

https://www.trapshooters.com/threads/first-shoot-what-do-you-wish-you-knew.932957/#replies

Check out this older thread. When you get down to my Post #29, I go over how to understand the whole Bank System. THIS WILL NOT WORK AT BOSTIC, NC because of how they rotate starting banks! (Aren't ya glad ya asked?) While I'm thinking about it, hey @Harv Shell is it worth pinning that Post #29 somewhere for posterity?

If you can add, count, or know your times tables, you can do this. It's not PFM (Pure ****ing Magic). It doesn't need to be a fancy azz spreadsheet. Scrawl a grid on the back of your greasy lunch bag... the number of columns you make is the number Banks they're using for the shoot. The rows are call "Flights". Just remember, ONLY Flight 1 will take the line at the same time, at the start of an event. After that, as squads finish, next squad down the column is shooting. That's why you need to be early to your assigned Bank. For the sake of argument, say the squad ahead of you scratches for the event... you're up... NOW.

So, this is how you can have a visual representation of where your squad falls in the grand scheme of things at most ATA shoots. It helps in planning where and when things will occur.

Whew.

 

[oldguy19]

If you do go up and shoot. And you're wandering around. Look for a red jeep Gladiator with red umbrella. You will see a guy shaped alike a keg with legs and a goat tee. There are a bunch of good people in that area. Who will always be helpful!!

 

[dfwip9x]

I've shot it several times, including the hurricane year. Great people, great targets. Do NOT take lightly the advice that you get there early each day....as in at least 45 minutes before the start time. You will have no idea where you'll be shooting (see the big board) or when you'll go out (dependent on number of traps used vs number of squads). One year I thought for sure I was gonna be second squad out...wrong. Caught up with them on trap 2.
Paul

 

[zuma1]

Zuma1,

Keep in mind you are two hours from Bostic, if you PreSquad, Marty Hill will classify you ahead of time. For those that choose not to PreSquad, if you will send him an e-mail at mhill76@aol.com with name, ATA number and category (if any) he will go ahead and classify you and you can go straight to the squadding table in the clubhouse.

If you do PreSquad pay attention to Page 7 of the program: (12) Pre-squadding services are being offered this year. See page 52 for details. Host shall honor all pre-squad positions for all events each day until 30 minutes prior to the start of the first event of the day. Meaning if you PreSquad and have not cashiered you may lose your squad and position and have to squad all over again.

The NC crew will take good care of you, have no worries. http://www.nctrap.com/ is you source of information for NC shooting.

@postmastertim Thank you very much for the information. I will go online and check it out.

 

[zuma1]

https://www.trapshooters.com/threads/first-shoot-what-do-you-wish-you-knew.932957/#replies

Check out this older thread. When you get down to my Post #29, I go over how to understand the whole Bank System. THIS WILL NOT WORK AT BOSTIC, NC because of how they rotate starting banks! (Aren't ya glad ya asked?) While I'm thinking about it, hey @Harv Shell is it worth pinning that Post #29 somewhere for posterity?

If you can add, count, or know your times tables, you can do this. It's not PFM (Pure ****ing Magic). It doesn't need to be a fancy azz spreadsheet. Scrawl a grid on the back of your greasy lunch bag... the number of columns you make is the number Banks they're using for the shoot. The rows are call "Flights". Just remember, ONLY Flight 1 will take the line at the same time, at the start of an event. After that, as squads finish, next squad down the column is shooting. That's why you need to be early to your assigned Bank. For the sake of argument, say the squad ahead of you scratches for the event... you're up... NOW.

So, this is how you can have a visual representation of where your squad falls in the grand scheme of things at most ATA shoots. It helps in planning where and when things will occur.

Whew.

@Ken C. , thank you

I will work on this over the weekend and let you know if I have any questions. Thank you all for your support.

 

[zuma1]

Zuma1,

To print your ATA (Amateur Trapshooting Association) Average Card, you'll first need to confirm your email address and set security questions on the ShootATA website. After that, you can access your online account, and the Average Card should be available for printing there.

Here's a more detailed breakdown:

1. Access your account: Go to the ShootATA website and log in using your credentials.
   
   
2. Navigate to the Average Card: Once logged in, locate the section for shooter information or member details. The Average Card option should be available there.
   
   
3. Print the card: Follow the instructions on the website to print your Average Card.
   

If you are having trouble with your password, you can find instructions on the ShootATA website. If you have recently joined and are waiting for your ATA number, it can take 24 hours for the number to be generated and the card printed. You can also check your ATA number and membership status by searching your name under the shooter information tab on the website.

Got it. TY

 

[zuma1]

OK, ready to sign up on the site for pre-squad, Friday 8/15.

 

[o-hale]

What motels are recommended and which ones do you need to stay away from, thanks.

 

[o-hale]

Up

 

[Ron Burdick]

Places to stay.

 

[o-hale]

Thank you Ron.

 

[zuma1]

Hampton is around $150, per nt, pricey. That's the best there, then you have Holiday inn, at least for 4.0 ratings.. Only because I am researching too.
Thank you @Ron Burdick

 

[Pull & Mark]

Only because I am researching too.

You should know. If you don't have the required Minimum Number of Targets needed to shoot there singles event. You will have to shoot in the penalty classification!!!! So you should check into this carefully. The number of singles targets needed, will be shoot program. The penalty class will be posted in the program as well.

If you just shoot Targets Only, you not be shooting in the penalty class. However you are unable to win any money, or trophy's doing this. It might save you a bit of coin shooting in the Targets Only Class as well??? So its worth looking into. I just though you might want to know this, before you drive 4 hours per day to shoot this event. Since driving 2 hours each way, is my limit on how far I'll travel without getting a room. Shooting all day and driving 4 hours can be a real issue as we age. Don't drive home in the dark, after shooting all day. Trust me on this free advice.

Now if you can shoot the required number of ATA single targets, before the Dixie starts at your local shooting clubs, between now and the start of the Dixie. You will be able to shoot the singles event in the proper class for your scores after joining the ATA. So you could win Money, and Trophy's as well. Good Luck to Ya, and don't forget to break em all jeff

 

[Winston.Smith]

What motels are recommended and which ones do you need to stay away from, thanks.

You can also look at places in Shelby which is not that far away from Bostic. A little cheaper.

 

[zuma1]

@Ken C. and anyone else, thanks:

If I pre-squad online-sosclays, do I still need to register on Monday? And go to cash tables before each shoot for sign-on/pay?

Recap:
Before the shoot: Classification, Go to Squadding, Go to Cashier(Cash), in that order.
Do I need to order a program book? "Read page 52 for pre-squadding information."
Are you talking about the PDF for the event or the rules program? The PDF has an ad on page 56. TY

 

[postmastertim]

In Forest City, the Hampton Inn and then the Holiday Inn are the best choices. For me AirBnB or VRBO would be the next choice.

Within 45 minutes you have Shelby, NC, Marion, NC and North Spartanburg, SC. It’s an easy drive in and many drive two or three hours each way for the day.

 

[postmastertim]

@Ken C. and anyone else, thanks:

If I pre-squad online-sosclays, do I still need to register on Monday? And go to cash tables before each shoot for sign-on/pay?

Recap:
Before the shoot: Classification, Go to Squadding, Go to Cashier(Cash), in that order.
Do I need to order a program book? "Read page 52 for pre-squadding information."
Are you talking about the PDF for the event or the rules program? The PDF has an ad on page 56. TY

If you presquad, then go straight to the cashiers window the day prior or the day of shoot before the presquad spots are released.

Many will presquad for the week, but pay daily the day before. Your preference.

Program is online. https://shootata.com/portals/0/pdf/2025DixieWeb.pdf

The page 52 thing in the program is an ad for Sosclays, all the information is on page 7, item #12. Basically you have 30 minutes before the start of the days first event to cashier or you could forfeit your presquadded post.

 

[zuma1]

You should know. If you don't have the required Minimum Number of Targets needed to shoot the singles event. You will have to shoot in the penalty classification!!!! So you should check into this carefully. The number of singles targets needed will be shoot program. The penalty class will be posted in the program as well.

If you just shoot Targets Only, you not be shooting in the penalty class. However you are unable to win any money, or trophy's doing this. It might save you a bit of coin shooting in the Targets Only Class as well??? So its worth looking into. I just though you might want to know this, before you drive 4 hours per day to shoot this event. Since driving 2 hours each way, is my limit on how far I'll travel without getting a room. Shooting all day and driving 4 hours can be a real issue as we age. Don't drive home in the dark, after shooting all day. Trust me on this free advice.

Now if you can shoot the required number of ATA single targets, before the Dixie starts at your local shooting clubs, between now and the start of the Dixie. You will be able to shoot the singles event in the proper class for your scores after joining the ATA. So you could win Money, and Trophy's as well. Good Luck to Ya, and don't forget to break em all jeff

Thank you @Pull & Mark
I am going to try and hit the mark; if not, it is what it is. What is the "Targets Only Class" and what is the difference? I am only going on Tues/Wed and maybe Saturday. Tues/Wed, I will stay two nights at the hotel, coming in on Monday. That 85 traffic sux and could be a day breaker.