trap team
Maranatha Christian Academy Trap Team competes in the Clay Target League. This is a co-ed activity for students in grades 7-12 who are or will become safety certified. Trap has a fall and a spring season.
No experience is necessary.
Everyone must have a MN DNR Firearms/Hunters Safety Certificate. Those interested should pursue that immediately. The first part of the course can be done online. There are no tryouts. Everyone is welcome and gets to participate fully. We are looking for new team members.
Email Coach Mark Ehlen for more information.
coaching staff
Mark Ehlen | Email: ehlenmf@gmail.com
UPCOMING EVENTS
High School | MCA
- Grades: 7-12
- Registration: Contact Coach Mark Ehlen if interested.
Coach Contact: Mark Ehlen – ehlenmf@gmail.com
2025 Fall Schedule
The fall season is now complete.
Quick Links
Students register for Trap by going to https://www.claytargetscoring.com/ams/ and creating an account using Team ID: may664. League registration cost is $40.
Once the account is created, they will be put on the MCA team list, where the coach can then invite them to complete the registration.
The team shoots both competitions and practices at Beaverbrook Tri-County Sportsmans Club at 20500 Palisade St NE, East Bethel
The fall season lasts six weeks, from September 15th to October 23rd. The team shoots twice a week, on Mondays and Thursdays, from 5:00 to 6:00, possibly a bit later, for a total of 24 games, minus any cancellations due to weather. Cost to the range will be $6.00 per game. Everyone will need a minimum of 24 boxes of target shells. A few extra boxes are a good idea, but since availability is no longer an issue, they can be purchased as needed. This assumes that no days are canceled due to weather. 2 3/4-inch shells (#71/2 or 8 shot) of any brand. Walmart and Scheels are still the best, but most everyone has them.
Everyone must have a MN DNR Firearms/Hunters Safety Cert. Those interested should pursue that immediately. The first part of the course can be done online. No experience is required. There are no “try-outs”. Everyone is welcome and is encouraged to participate fully; we are also seeking new team members.
Please note that this is a shorter season than in the Spring, 6 weeks instead of 9, and there is no separate Championship day. This presents a great opportunity for new participants to get up to speed for next spring’s season and for seasoned shooters to stay sharp for the upcoming year.
