The Cooma Sporting Clays (CSC) range is one of Australia's premier national centers for Sporting Clays (Hunter Sporting) competition, situated in the Snowy Monaro region of New South Wales (NSW). Its high competitive standing is demonstrated by its confirmed role as host for major title events, including the scheduled 24th Australian FITASC Grand Prix and the State 100-Target English Sporting Championship in January 2026. The core value proposition of CSC lies in the synergy between highly reliable, cutting-edge infrastructure and a uniquely challenging geographical environment, which significantly increases the technical demands on competitors.
The technical infrastructure is robust, relying on equipment from LAPORTE, a global standard for quality and reliability in the industry. The use of industrial-grade trap systems, such as the 185 PC Midi (with a capacity of up to 550 targets) and specialized Looper models, ensures the high speed and trajectory accuracy required for elite competitions. This capability allows CSC courses to perfectly simulate the full spectrum of game bird flights:
Rabbit (ground game simulation).
Teal (fast, vertical targets).
Chandelle (rising/falling complex trajectories).
The geographical setting in Snowy Monaro, characterized by rolling and complex topography, is a priceless asset for course design. Unlike flat ranges, the CSC terrain allows for targets to disappear or emerge against the backdrop of hills and wooded areas, simulating realistic and unpredictable hunting conditions necessary for world-class Sporting events. This natural complexity makes competitions at Cooma a unique test of skill and adaptability, enhancing the prestige of winning the FITASC Grand Prix.
The club is geared towards professional and educational activities, hosting both elite competitions (with controlled entries for the FITASC Grand Prix) and larger state championships. The logistical support for major events is efficiently handled by the town of Cooma, which offers over 26 accommodation properties with high guest satisfaction ratings (e.g., Cooma Guest House 9.6/10), crucial for hosting national sporting delegations.
Key Advantages of CSC:
International Accreditation: Confirmed status as host of the Australian FITASC Grand Prix.
Technological Reliability: Utilization of high-capacity LAPORTE trap systems for course stability.
Unique Terrain: Hilly landscape of Snowy Monaro creates complex, realistic Sporting trajectories.
Organizational Efficiency: Strategic scheduling of consecutive title events to maximize participant value.
Logistical Base: High quality and capacity of accommodation in Cooma supporting large-scale events.
Address and Operating Hours:
Address: (Located in the) Snowy Monaro Regional Council, Cooma, NSW, Australia.
Hours of Operation:
Tuesday – Sunday: From 08:00 (full day operation).
Monday - Closed.
