What is Skeet Shooting?

The term “skeet” refers to an old Scandinavian word meaning “to shoot.” It stands for competitive, target shooting sport that was invented in America in 1920 by several Massachusetts men who wanted to improve their aim before hunting season. Their system of simulating the flight patterns of live birds with hand-propelled clay targets began as a spirited game between hunters. Today, a modern version of that game has become an international sport in its own right – for non-hunters and hunters alike. It is the skill and thrill of marksmanship that unites all skeet shooters.

What Constitutes a Round of Skeet?

A round of skeet for one person consists of twenty-five shots, the object being to score the greatest number of broken targets. The targets are a combination of going away, incoming, and crossing targets at 30^o, 60^o, and 90^o. They are shot in singles from each side and then a pair.

The Course of Fire (25 Shots)

A round requires 25 shots, which are taken in sequence across the stations:

Stations 1 and 2:

• High house single
• Low house single
• Doubles: High house fired first, followed by the low house

Stations 3, 4, and 5:

• High house single
• Low house single

Stations 6 and 7:

• High house single
• Low house single
• Doubles: Low house fired first, followed by the high house

Station 8:

• One high house single
• One low house single

Options & Perfect Rounds

• The Option: If you miss your very first target in the round, you must repeat the shot immediately. This do-over is called your “option.” [1]
• The 25th Shot: If you shoot a perfect, flawless round without missing any targets, your “option” cannot be used. To reach 25 shots, you will take your final shot at the Station 8 Low House target.

Competitive Shooting

The Saskatoon Gun Club is home to Canadian Olympic style skeet champion Richard McBride.

Recently Richard has joined the Canadian National Team as a Coach. He can often be seen at the club in his official capacity of coaching a new generation of competitive shooters.

International Skeet differs from American Skeet as Follows:

FEATURE	AMERICAN SKEET	INTERNATIONAL (OLYMPIC) SKEET
Target Speed	Slower (approx 50mph)	Faster (approx 65+ mph)
Target Flight Distance	Approx. 55-60 yds	Approx. 70-75 yds
Ready Position	Gun can be pre-mounted to shoulder/face	“Gun Down” (toe of stock touching the body/hip) until the target is seen.
Target Release	Instantaneous upon calling ‘Pull’	Random delay of 0-3.5 seconds after ‘Pull’
Shotgun Load Limit	Up to 1-1/8oz	Strict Maximum of 24 grams (7/8 oz approx)
Doubles Sequence	Shot on Stations 1,2,6 and 7.	Shot on Stations 1,2,3,4,5,6 and 7

2026 Saskatchewan Skeet Schedule

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• July 15-19th – Saskatchewan International Skeet Provincial Championships, Saskatoon Gun Club
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