Automatic Ball Trap
Welcome to the Automatic Ball Trap Team page. Everything you need to know about representing England in this discipline can be found here.
In Automatic Ball Trap (ABT) there is one trap set in the centre of the layout that throws targets faster and at more variable heights and angles. For more please click here
Shooting for England
To be eligible to represent any England Clay Target Shooting Team please see England Team Handbook.
Please note that if a shooter has already represented another Country/Team in any discipline:
He/she must have been officially resident in the country he/she wishes to represent for a minimum continual period of one year.
A minimum period of two calendar years would have to elapse in which the member has not shot for any country.
Please read the England Team Handbook for England Team full eligibility rules, link above.
The ICTSC Home International
The 2026 ICTSC Automatic Ball Trap Home Countries International Tournament will be held in September in Ireland - Details to be confirmed.
Home International Team Selection Process
Below is the process used to decide selection for the England ABT Team for Home International Team matches only (under the jurisdiction of the ICTSC).
- There are 4 selection shoots that run between April and July. Where these shoots are held is determined by a rota. We also include the English Open ABT as one of the selection shoots.
- Scores are submitted after the last shoot.
- Best 3 from 4 scores may only be required to count.
- Points from high gun of each event are calculated.
- Shooters with the lowest points go through to represent England.
- In the event of a tie for a place in the England Team, the highest score from the English Open will be used to decide the place. If the tie still exists a count back from a Selection Shoot attended by all parties concerned will be used to decide the place.
2026 Selection Shoots
Selection Shoots bookings will open on 1st February 2026.
| Date | Venue | Book Through | Results | |||||
| Selection Shoot 1 | 21st - 22nd March | NCSC | CPSA | |||||
| Selection Shoot 2 - English Open | 11th - 12th April | Bywell | CPSA | |||||
| Selection Shoot 3 | 9th - 10th May | Beverley | CPSA | |||||
| Selection Shoot 4 | 30th - 31st May | Brook Bank | CPSA | |||||
Home International Team Size:
- 12 Seniors
- 3 Ladies
- 3 Juniors
- 3 Veterans
- 3 Super Veterans
Age Restriction - Republic of Ireland
For those visiting from outside of the republic, the minimum age for issuing a visitors permit is 16. Unfortunately this means that anyone visiting will need to be 16 in order to obtain a visitors permit. For ROI residents the minimum age is 14 as they would be granted a training permit.
Firearm Permits
FIREARM PERMITS: As the 2026 ESK HCIT is being held in the Republic of Ireland, firearms permits are required which will take 12 weeks to process . Permits are valid for 12 months.
Please apply and pay for your permit using this link -
Step 1
The fee for each application should be paid using the link above.
Step 2
Complete and submit the permit application form using the link above.
Complete pages 1 & 2 only and scan and return the complete form (in a single PDF format file) by email to treasurer@ictsa.ie, along with a scanned copy of your local gun license /permit (again all pages in a single PDF format file).
Important Points
Only one firearm per application.
Applications cannot be processed into the Garda until both paperwork and payment have been received
Please read the above directions with respect to paperwork and follow them exactly. Incorrectly submitted paperwork will result in delays to your permit application.
Travelling to Ireland
Awaiting discount code from ferry companies.
Category Ages for ICTSC Events
Junior: A Junior is under the age of 21 on the 1st January in the year of competition
Veteran: A Veteran is 55 or over on the 1st January in the year of competition
Super Veteran: A Super Veteran is 65 or over on the 1st January in the year of competition
England Team Captaincy
- The Team Captain will be the member with most number of appearances (CPSA) in the specific event’s team, irrespective of category. If any team member has already been Captain at any time in the past, their appearances will be counted from the year following their last captaincy.
- In the event of two or more members having the same number of caps, the member with the earliest first team appearance will become Captain. If there is still a tie, the lowest ORIGINAL 草莓appnumber will determine the captaincy for that year.
Please Note: The 草莓appreserve the right to change this selection process as necessary due to government restrictions or exceptional circumstances.
Team Manager Information
Ian Hull will take up the position of England Team Manager for the Automatic Ball Trap on the 1st January 2026. please find below his contact details and a message from Ian.
Contactable via:
Email :- ian.hull63@gmail.com
Phone:- 07770 936281
I am a passionate clay shooter and team manager who has been involved in the sport for many years, both on and off the shooting ground.
Having had the honour of representing England in 2021 and 2022, I understand the pride and commitment that come with shooting for your country. For over ten years, I have managed Staffordshire trap teams, where I take great pride in creating a positive, supportive team environment that has led to success across multiple disciplines.
I am well known within the ABT community and deeply committed to encouraging teamwork, trust, and the development of junior shooters, as I believe nurturing future talent is vital to the continued success of English shooting.
I look forward to seeing you all out there in 2026 doing all that I can to help and assist both experienced and New Shooters to the world of ABT.
Previous Years - Teams and Scores
2025 England ABT Team
2025 England ABT Team can be viewed Here
2025 ABT HCIT Scores can be viewed Here
2025 ABT BO Scores can be viewed Here
2024 England ABT Team
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2024 England ABT Team can be viewed HERE
2024 ABT HCIT Scores can be viewed HERE
2024 ABT BO Scores can be viewed HERE
2023 Enland ABT Team
2023 England ABT Team can be viewed HERE
2024 ABT HCIT Scores can be viewed HERE