Ballandean Clay Target Club is a Down the Line (DTL) trap club on Curr Road, Ballandean, Queensland. It is affiliated with the Australian Clay Target Association (ACTA) and the Queensland Clay Target Association (QCTA).
The club runs monthly trap shoots, with results published through the national association. It also shoots a teams-match shield against Guyra, across the border in New South Wales.
Several of the club's members are ACTA-accredited club and competition coaches. The club is listed as a provider under the Queensland Government's Play On! sports voucher program.
The club doesn't publish a fixed calendar online, so confirm shoot dates with the club before you go.
More shotgun sports in Queensland, plus Down the Line (DTL) and Australian Clay Target Association clubs. Nearby on Find Shooting Clubs: Southern Downs Sporting Clays (about 64 km), Glen Innes Clay Target Club (about 116 km), Inverell RSM Clay Target Club (about 128 km).
Got questions about shooting clubs, safety, or getting started? We’ve answered the most common queries to help you find the right club and feel confident getting involved.
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