Trap and Field's Around the ATA article from the Atlantic Provinces ATA Delegate
July 2025
Hello from the Atlantic Provinces.
The St. John’s Rod and Gun Club held their Season Opener ATA registered shoot on Sunday, May 25. It was a cold, damp, and windy day but the weather didn’t dampen any spirits as a few shooters recorded some noteworthy milestones.
Congratulations to Troy Coldwell on registering his 25 000th ATA singles target during the shoot. Troy joined the ATA in 2004 and has an impressive list of Atlantic Provinces and Canadian wins. His trophy cabinet also displays numerous Eastern Zone and Grand American awards.
Troy’s 14-year-old son Duncan joined the ATA at the Season Opener shoot and registered his first targets. Duncan has been helping out during club shoots and has been shooting sporting clays recreationally for the last 2 years. Duncan plans on shooting more ATA targets this year and is looking forward to competing in the 2025 Atlantic Provinces ATA Provincial Shoot.
In other firsts, Billy Guest recorded his first 25 straight in singles during the ATA shoot, one week after registering his first 25 straight ever in a non-ATA shoot. Billy actually joined the ATA in 2024 but did not have an opportunity to attend any ATA shoots due to work and family commitments.
Congratulations also goes out to Christian Winter for shooting his first 50 straight in doubles earlier this month at the St. John’s Rod and Gun Club with his recently purchased K80 Trap Special. Christian has been registering ATA targets since 2022.
Presquadding is now available on sosclays.com for the Atlantic Provinces ATA Provincial Shoot being held at the Highland Gun Club in Yarmouth, August 27-31. The Sponsor’s Challenge kicks off the shoot on Day 1 and will be followed by the 4 day, 800 target competition. If you’re attending and would like ammunition delivered to the club, check the ordering information available on our website and in the shoot program. Visit www.shootatlantic.com for a program and shoot details.
For more information on the Atlantic Provinces Trapshooting Association, feel free to contact me or visit shootatlantic.com.
Regards,
Andrea
Andrea Bassan
shootatlantic.com