The Golden BB's are Northbrook Sports Club's youth clay target team associated with Scholastic Clay Target Program. Our youth-focused approach to trap, skeet, and sporting clays is designed to foster a sense of teamwork and friendship-building, as well as to encourage young people to take part in healthy outdoor activities. Our state-of-the-art facility is designed with safety in mind and our expert instructors are always on hand to help everyone learn new skills. For more information, scroll below or contact the coaches at nsc.goldenbbs@gmail.com.
Why Clay Target Sports?
We strongly believe that clay target sports offer not just enjoyment but also a fantastic way to make new friends and tackle fresh challenges. Our team is encouraged to explore new activities and strive towards achieving personal milestones. These sports are a lifelong pursuit that can be embraced at any stage of life. Being an established Olympic sport, team members can partake in competitions at local, state, and national levels. Clay target sports have even led to college scholarships from multiple universities in the United States for those interested in collegiate athletics. Our team fosters a supportive and inclusive environment where individuals can enhance their skills and engage in competitions at their own pace.
2026 Youth Practice and Tournament Schedule
Weather Pending
Current team practice schedule
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9/26 - Regular practice & Bunker Trap
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10/3 - Regular practice & Doubles Trap
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10/10 - No practice (Club Monthly)
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10/17 - Regular practice & Doubles Trap
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10/24 - Regular practice & Bunker Trap
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10/31 - No practice (Halloween)
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11/7 - No practice (Club Monthly)
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11/14 - Regular practice
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11/21 - Regular practice
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11/28 - No practice (Thanksgiving)
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12/5 - No practice (Club Monthly)
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12/12 - Regular practice
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12/19 - Regular practice
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12/26 - No practice (Holidays)
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1/2 - No practice (New Year's)
Upcoming special events
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9/27 - Sporting Clays tournament @ Winchester
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10/3 - Trap clinic @ Northbrook
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10/24 - Trap tournament @ McHenry
SCTP competition schedule
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April 11 - 12: Conference shoot - Trap (100)
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April 11 - 12: Union Grove Broncos - Sporting & 5-stand
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April 18 - 19: Burlington Demons - Trap
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April 25 - 26 - Conference shoot - Skeet & Sporting
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May 2 - 3: Wilmot Panthers - Skeet, Sporting, Super Sporting & Trap
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May 9 - 10: Kettle Moraine Lasers - Sporting & Trap
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May 17 - 18: IL SCTP International & IL Junior Olympic Shotgun Championships @ Northbrook - Bunker & I-skeet!!!
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May 29 - 30 - Central Falcons - Sporting & Trap
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June 26 - 28: IL SCTP Championships @ Sparta
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July 18 - 21: National SCTP Championships @ Cardinal (OH)
Meet The Coaches
Henry Schwenk
Lead Coach - Sporting Clays
Tim Carter
Lead Coach - Skeet
Erich Loacker
Assistant Coach
Mark Gutman
Assistant Coach
In
Loving Memory of
Coach Bill
