121st Annual State Shoot Held at WTA Homegrounds Complex in Rome

Rome, WI — The Wisconsin Trapshooting Association (WTA) hosted the 121st State Trapshooting Championship at the Homegrounds Shooting Complex in Rome, WI. Held July 14 - 19, 2020, the Annual State Shoot welcomed visitors from 23 different states, including four competitors from Arizona, five from Texas, and one from California.

The WTA Homegrounds Complex has hosted the Annual Wisconsin State Shoot since 2013. Though entries were down nearly 200 from last year’s 2019 event, there were a recorded 5,100 entries in 13 events over the six days of competition. 

Though some competitors may have opted to skip this year due to COVID-19 concerns, extreme efforts were followed to keep participants, workers, and visitors safe. Social distancing was recommended and common surfaces were sanitized throughout each day at the facility. All fundraising and social activities in the learning center were cancelled to avoid crowding.

“With COVID-19 concerns, we incorporated protocol as determined by County Health Department officials to safely complete the week-long competition,” shares Fritz Thistle, WTA President. “Holding the Wisconsin State Shoot this year was a remarkable accomplishment that can be credited to organizers, sponsors and participants. Many other states chose to cancel or postpone their State Championships.”             

For the first time in history, the WTA will host an Amateur Trapshooting Association (ATA) Central Zone competition July 31st - August 2nd at the WTA Homegrounds. This event will consist of shooters from the Upper Midwest states, all hoping to become Zone Champions. Winners will go on to compete at the World Trapshooting Championship later this year in Linn Creek, Missouri.  

To learn more about the WTA Homegrounds Shooting Complex, the hours of operation, or the adjacent Homegrounds RV Park, visit http://www.witrapshooters.com/. 

For all media inquiries, contact Visit Rome, WI, Inc. at (715) 325-3090 or visitromewi@gmail.com.