State High School Tournament

2026 ND State High School Championship
Event Rules & Participant Requirements

GENERAL (ALL DISCIPLINES)

• Eye and ear protection required outside parking area at all times
• Unsafe behavior must be reported immediately
• Each squad must have one coach and one scorekeeper

ALL SCORING WILL BE COMPLETED BY QUALIFIED INDIVIDUAL FROM ANOTHER TEAM

• No coaching permitted while athlete is actively shooting (in cage or stand)
• Targets called “dead” or “lost” only
• Alleged chipped targets must be confirmed by Team athletes (not coaches/spectators)
• Backup firearm recommended- We will not delay squads due to firearm malfunctions
• National Anthem and opening ceremony at 12:30 Friday and 7:00 Saturday and Sunday
• All awards given at the completion of the day.  Reverse run will be used to break any ties.

SPORTING CLAYS (100 TARGETS) Friday June 12

• Shotgun start at 1:00 PM (check-in by 12:30 PM)
• All report pairs (no singles/true pairs)
• Qualified Individual from another team will score
• Practice limited available on skeet fields only starting at 9AM
• Maximum 3 malfunctions allowed per athlete; additional = lost

SKEET (100 TARGETS) Saturday June 13

• Start 7:30 AM (check-in by 7:00 AM)
• Two 25-target rounds per field (100 total – 50 per field)
• Squads will be assigned to fields.  Be at the assigned field early as shooting will begin as soon as the previous squad is complete.
• Qualified Individual from next Team up will score
• Squads limited to 5; Multiple team squads assigned for efficiency
• No practice on skeet fields or 5-Stand day of shoot
• 1 malfunction allowed per 25 targets; 2nd = lost

5-STAND (100 TARGETS) Sunday June 14

• Start 7:30 AM (check-in by 7:00 AM)
• 50 targets per round on Main & Youth fields
• Squads limited to 5; blind draw assignments
• Qualified Individual from next Team up will score
• Practice allowed on skeet fields & sporting clays only (none on 5-Stand)
• Maximum 3 malfunctions allowed per athlete; additional = lost

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Practice: Skeet $10 – 25 targets, Sporting Clays $25 – 50 targets
• Golf cart drivers must be 21+
• Carts rental is available but must remain clear of shooting areas
• Trailers must be parked at designated barn location
• Athletes asked to keep empty shell boxes from hulls bins and dispose separately
• Signed liability waiver required prior to participation (on-line only) https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdgGOkaAqZhwmVUxPkZ-apVXZ7UovWvfZFdn1OTvpyM092D9Q/viewform