WELCOME!
Welcome to the Ohio State Trapshooting Association (OSTA).
The OSTA dedicates itself to promote trapshooting as an enjoyable sport that has a signature of good sportsmanship, conduct, and safety. Since 1887 we have served the needs of Ohio Trapshooters by promoting trapshooting as a wholesome sport enjoyed by people from all walks of life. Families, youths to seniors, men and women participate in trapshooting. It’s an environment that promotes good sportsmanship and conduct.

Please click on the link below if you would like to read the letter President Don Cogan sent to the A.T.A. regarding the new categories:
Click below for the A.T.A. response and the letter of explanantion from the A.T.A. Executive Committee:
WIN A TON OF SHOT!
See your local gun club to purchase raffle tickets- $5.00 a chance- drawing will take place at the Buckeye Classic.
Click below for more information:
The CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS qualifier shoots are back again for the 2012 shooting year. There are a few changes in the Champion of Champions program, so be sure to click on the link to review the revised information:
Once your Club signs up for a Champion of Champions shoot, the qualification/results form(s)
will be mailed to the gun club manager. Complete the form(s) and return them to the O.S.T.A.
Secretary (Noreen Snively), so she can log in the names of the qualifiers.
CHECK THE "SHOOT CALENDAR" FOR 2012
CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS SHOOTS YOU CAN ATTEND.
DON’T MISS OUT ON A CHANCE TO WIN A NICE SHAMROCK BAG!
(Shamrock will be at the 2012 State Shoot for any shooter needing personalization on their bag.)
AND SOMETHING NEW! THE TEAM CHALLENGE
Click on the link below to see how your Club can have a Team competition.
CONGRATULATIONS to the 2012 Hall of Fame Inductees, Mary Thompson, James Forsbach and R. David Wilson
This year, shooters will again have the opportunity to win a BLASER thanks to our returning sponsor,
BLASER USA and Rich Kaysa.
The lucky 2011 winner of the Super Trap Combo was Chuck Wilson pictured with Rich Kaysa of Blaser USA.
We will be offering another fantastic E-Z-Go golf cart and trailer at the 2012 State Shoot. An EXPRESS S4- Tickets are $5.00 each or a strip of 5 for $20.00. The Ohio State Trapshooting Foundation appreciates the support of the shooters in this annual. fundraiser.
CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW TO CHECK OUT THE 2012 E-Z-GO GOLF CART :
Last year’s lucky winner of the 2011 E-Z-GO ST SPORT golf cart & trailer, was Jim Fiddler of Sheffield Village, Ohio
(shown here with Joey Hill of E-Z-GO and Harlan Campbell)
Last year, Jason Huffman was the lucky winner of the 2011 Chevy Cruz! Thank you Steve Stedman & Brittain Motors for your years of support! This year...something new and exciting!
The 2012 Dyna Switchback Harley Davidson!
Welcome to our new sponsor, A.D. Farrow Harley Davidson! This year at the State Shoot,
you can shoot to win a Harley Davidson!
 Click on this link for more information on this great bike:
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WED. JUNE 20TH IS "AG DAY"at the STATE SHOOT
Don’t miss this important day at the 2012 State Shoot! Our returning sponsor, John Deere, has donated another lawn tractor! We have three new sponsors as well: Bayer Crop Science, Beck’s Hybrids and SFP (Specialty Fertilizer Products) and they are providing the shooters with some BIG added money...$9,000.00!
Last year’s winner, Joe Charnigo www.bayercropscience.com
The 2011 State Shoot had an increase in attendance over last year by over 100 shooters! Thank you to everyone who attended...our sponsors, our vendors, the trap help, and the girls in the CEB.
SEE YOU IN 2012... JUNE 18th - 24th
Cardinal Shooting Center Link
BUY-A-BRICK FUNDRAISER
For the Ohio Trapshooting Hall of Fame & Vendor buildings
At the Cardinal Shooting Center, there is a brick walkway under the O.S.T.A. awning, by the score sheet
annex area. This area is on the east end of the 1st Vendor’s building. The O.S.T.A. is selling engraved bricks,
so you or your Gun Club, can become a perrmanent part of this wonderful facility and trapshooting history.
You can buy a brick to commemorate a special memory like the day you broke your first 100 straight,
or in memory of a special oved one. The possibilities are endless. Please consider buying a brick and
becoming a part of the history of Cardinal Shooting Center. These bricks will last forever so generations
of shooters will be able to view your message.
Please go to "Foundation" at the top of this page for details and forms.
(For those of you that have placed an order, the 3rd shipment of bricks has not yet been completed and delivered.)
Brick sample- 2 sizes available
2012 ZONE SHOOT: May 19th and 20th
NW- Jaqua’s Gun Club, SW- Middletown Gun Club
NE- Sportsmen’s Gun & Reel AND Knox Township Sportsmen’s Club
SE- Marietta Gun Club 2011 State Zone Shoot Competition:
1st place singles Northwest Zone 2866
2nd Place Northeast Zone 2827
3rd Place Southwest Zone 2811
4th Place Southeast Zone 2795
1st place doubles Northeast Zone 1282
2nd Place Northwest Zone 1276
3rd Place Southwest Zone 1227
4th Place Southeast Zone 1178
(To view the scores and payouts, go to "Zone News")
CHAMPION OF CHAMPION RESULTS
6/25 & 6/26 -2011 click :
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