Sporting Clays Australia (SCA) is the premier national non-profit governing body dedicated to clay target and universal trench shooting across Australia. Pioneering the world-renowned "New System FITASC Sporting" in partnership with Australian shooting legend Ray McFarlane during the 1988 World Championships, SCA revolutionized competitive shooting by introducing linear course layouts. This design allows over 1,200 competitors to participate seamlessly in major tournaments across natural terrain, offering high event throughput, unmatched target variety, and uncompromising safety standards.
Across its nationwide network of affiliated venues in Victoria, New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, Western Australia, and Tasmania, SCA facilities emulate realistic game bird flight paths through varied bushland and valley terrains. The facilities feature multi-trap stations, automated target launchers, elevated towers, closed shooting stalls, and clubhouses equipped with canteens and unpowered camping areas. Primary disciplines offered across these locations include:
FITASC & Compak Sporting: Technical layouts set over natural hills, gullies, and forests designed to test all skill levels.
English & Caged Sporting: Fast-paced disciplines featuring multi-angle trajectory targets and specialized shooting stands.
Universal Trench, Universal Skeet, and Helice: Internationally recognized trap and specialty target formats.
SCA caters to a broad demographic—from complete novices and family groups to corporate teams and elite athletes competing for national team selection. Structured educational programs follow National Coaching Accreditation Scheme (NCAS) and Shooting Australia guidelines under the direction of Coaching Director Anthony Panetta and experienced regional directors. Key participant options include:
Novices & Amateurs: 2-day Club Coach training programs focusing on firearm safety, visual tracking, and fundamental technique.
Competitive Athletes: Competition Coach courses, advanced ballistics analysis, mental preparation, and state selection shoots.
Corporate Teams & Families: Open Days, team-building events, and social clay target shooting in a supportive environment.
The annual shooting calendar is highly active, featuring monthly club practice matches (75–100 targets) alongside major national championships consisting of 200 targets. Marquee events—such as the SCA Sporting Nationals, Australian FITASC Grand Prix, Compak Nationals, and Caged Sporting Nationals—draw hundreds of domestic and international shooters while serving as official selection trials for world championship teams.
By combining natural land conservation with digital scoring tools like RevSport and scalivescores, Sporting Clays Australia delivers an exceptional shooting experience often described as "golf with a shotgun". Its blend of professional coaching, high-capacity range design, and welcoming community atmosphere makes SCA the leading authority on sporting clays in the Southern Hemisphere.
Key National Venues:
Laang Sporting Clays: 153 Coulahans Rd, Laang VIC 3265
Cooma Sporting Clays: 1652 Slacks Creek Rd, Middlingbank NSW 2630
Rocky Gully Sporting Clays: 3749 Old Princess Hwy, Monarto SA 5253
Brisbane Sporting Clays: 296 Mt Petrie Rd, Belmont QLD 4153
