NEW FOR 2026
Grab your squad and load up for the 1st Annual Great Clay Challenge — a brand-new sporting clays fundraiser hosted by the Grand Passage Sportsmen on Saturday, August 29, 2026 at the Oak Creek Sporting Club in Brainard, Nebraska. One hundred targets, great food, big prizes, and a whole lot of friendly competition — all to support a cause that matters.
Every dollar raised goes directly toward Grand Passage Sportsmen youth outdoor events held throughout the year, introducing the next generation to the traditions and the outdoors we love. Come shoot for a great cause.
All Platinum and Gold level annual sponsors of the Grand Passage Sportsmen receive a complimentary free team registration! Click here to learn more about our sponsorship opportunities and how you can become a partner supporting all the great events throughout the year.
⏰ Registration closes August 26 — spots are limited, sign up today!
📍 When & Where
Date: Saturday, August 29, 2026
Location: Oak Creek Sporting Club — Brainard, NE
Registration Opens: 12:00 PM (Noon) (following the GPS Youth Shoot)
Flights Begin Shooting: 1:00 PM
Dinner & Awards: To follow the final flight
🎯 The Format
100 sporting clays targets — included with every registration.
Ammo is NOT provided. Bring your own shells, and pack extra for the side games.
Shoot as an individual or build a team of four.
Dinner and awards to follow, with the meal prepared by Oak Creek Sporting Club.
💵 Registration & Pricing
Individual Shooter: $125 100 targets
Team of 4: $400 100 targets per shooter — best value
Registration closes August 26, 2026.
🏆 Prizes
1st Place Team: 4 custom engraved cups + $500 in Scheels gift cards
1st Place Male: Custom Engraved cup + a case of shells
1st Place Female: Custom Engraved cup + a case of shells
🔫 Side Games — $20 Each
Add some extra action to your day. Each side game is just $20 — and remember to bring extra shells!
.410 Final Stand — last shooter standing takes it.
The Flurry — fast, furious, and a whole lot of fun.
Mulligans — buy your do-overs and boost your score.
❤️ Shoot for a Cause
The Great Clay Challenge is about more than clays and cups. Proceeds directly support Grand Passage Sportsmen youth outdoor events throughout the year — the calling classes, hands-on days, and outdoor experiences that pass our traditions on to the next generation. When you register, you’re not just entering a shoot; you’re building legacies. Supporting youth. Building legacies.
✅ What to Bring
Your shotgun and shooting gear
Your own ammunition — plus extra shells for the side games
Eye and ear protection
Your team and your competitive spirit
Ready to Shoot?
Register before the August 26 deadline and we’ll see you at Oak Creek on August 29!
📅 August 29, 2026 · Oak Creek Sporting Club · Brainard, NE
1st Annual Great Clay Challenge — presented by the Grand Passage Sportsmen.
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