Ilfracombe Clay Target Club Inc.
Ilfracombe Clay Target Club, QLD: DTL trap at the Ilfracombe racecourse. Monthly club shoots and an annual Trap Carnival each April.
About Ilfracombe Clay Target Club Inc.
Ilfracombe Clay Target Club is a small Down-the-Line trap club in central-west Queensland, about 1,150 km north-west of Brisbane. It shoots at the Ilfracombe racecourse on Racecourse Road. The club is affiliated with ACTA and sits in the QCTA Central Zone.
Shoot days
The club holds monthly club shoots and monthly practice; dates move, so confirm before travelling. The main event is the annual Trap Carnival, held every April.
Joining
Come-and-try days are usually held in March. Bring enclosed shoes, a water bottle and a hat — everything else is supplied. The club has several accredited club-level coaches. Use the enquiry button on this page to check upcoming dates.
More Queensland clubs, plus DTL listings and other ACTA clubs. Nearby on Find Shooting Clubs: Blackall Gun Club (about 143 km).
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