Since 2008, the League has doubled in athlete participation each year. Last year, 1,500 participants represented 57 teams and 100 schools.
For 2013, the League has more than double in size again with more than 3,400 participants, 115 high school trap teams, and 195 participating schools. With this kind of growth, the Minnesota State High School Clay Target League will continue its reign as Minnesota’s fastest growing high school sport.
According to the Minnesota State High School League’s 2012 participation summary, here is a short summary of high school sports participation 2010-2012:
Increased Participation
Trapshooting – UP 341%
Girl’s Lacrosse – UP 31%
Boys Lacrosse – UP 29%
Girls Nordic Skiing – UP 18%
Boys Nordic Skiing – UP 18%
Boys Tennis – UP 11%
Girls Golf – UP 11%
Girls Tennis – UP 10%
Girls Hockey – UP 9%
Decreased Participation
Cheerleading – DOWN 29%
Girls Cross Country – DOWN 16%
Boys Football – DOWN 6%
Boys Baseball – DOWN 6%
Boys Hockey – DOWN 2%
Girls Soccer – DOWN 2%