Come Out. Shoot Some Clays. Make Some Friends.
Whether you're a seasoned shooter or you've never pulled a trigger in your life — this one's for you. Clays & Camaraderie is a casual, beginner-friendly day of sporting clays bringing together ECMS members, future members, partners, sponsors, and friends for a morning of fun, food, and fellowship in the field.
No competition. No pressure. Just good people, great shots, and a whole lot of laughs.
Not sure what sporting clays even is? No worries — we'll have experienced physicians and guests on hand to help newcomers get comfortable. Don't be shy and don't be intimidated. We promise you'll have a blast.
There is a lot of great information below — please read through before registering!
EVENT DETAILS
Saturday, August 22, 2026 Santa Rosa Shooting Center 6950 Quintette Rd, Pace
Schedule:
- 7:30–8:30am — Check-In & Light Breakfast
- 8:30am — Mandatory Safety Briefing (required for all attendees)
- 9:00am — Shooting Begins
- After Shooting — Lunch
Parking: Park in the grass just off the main parking lot near the pavilion — that's where we'll be gathering to get started!
TICKETS & WHAT'S INCLUDED
Shooters — $80 Early Bird or $100 after July 27 Your ticket includes access to the sporting clays course plus breakfast and lunch. ECMS is proud to cover the food so you can focus on the fun! ECMS members, future members, spouses, partners, guests, and sponsors are all welcome.
Spectators — $25 Not shooting? Come anyway! We'd love to have you join us for the day. Spectator tickets are $25 and include breakfast and lunch. Registration is required so we can plan accordingly. Please don't skip this step!
Registration Deadline: August 14, 2026 (early bird tix close July 27)
WHAT TO BRING
Shotgun Plan to bring your own. Some of our attending members may have an extra to spare, and sharing within your group as you rotate through stations is perfectly fine! If you need to rent one, contact the Santa Rosa Shooting Center well in advance — rentals are limited and go fast.
100 Shotgun Shells You'll shoot 100 shells throughout the course. Bringing your own is easier and cheaper since gauges vary. 10 and 12 Gauge shells are also available for purchase at the shooting center — just call by July 27th to arrange purchase.
Eye & Ear Protection All attendees — shooters and spectators — are required to have eye and ear protection on the course. Bring your own if you have it. ECMS will have a limited supply available on-site, but we encourage everyone to come prepared!
Something to Haul Your Gear 100 shells adds up! We strongly recommend bringing a personal wagon or wheeled cart to carry your shells and gear around the course. You can also rent a golf cart from the shooting center, or if you really want to arrive in style — bring your own golf cart on a trailer!
RENTALS & GOLF CARTS
The Santa Rosa Shooting Center offers shotgun and golf cart rentals for the day. Both require advance reservations and availability is limited, so don't wait!
Golf Cart Rental: $25
Santa Rosa Shooting Center: 850-955-9377
Please call well in advance to reserve your rental shotgun or golf cart.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Do I need experience to participate? Absolutely not! This is a beginner-friendly course and we'll have experienced shooters in attendance who are happy to help. If you've never shot sporting clays before, this is a perfect place to start. Come curious and leave hooked!
What is sporting clays? Sporting clays is sometimes called "golf with a shotgun." You move through a course of different stations, each presenting clay targets launched at different angles and speeds. It's challenging, fun, and incredibly addictive.
Can I bring a guest who isn't a physician? Absolutely! This event is open to ECMS members, future members, partners, sponsors, and guests. All are welcome.
What if I don't have a shotgun? A few options: some attending members may have an extra you can borrow, sharing within your group is allowed, or you can rent one from the Santa Rosa Shooting Center. Call well in advance at 850-955-9377 — availability is limited.
What gauge shotgun should I bring? Most sporting clays shooters use a 12 gauge, but any gauge is welcome. That's exactly why we ask you to bring your own shells — so you have what works for your firearm.
How do I haul my gear around the course? We recommend bringing a personal wagon or wheeled cart — it makes navigating the course much more enjoyable! You can also rent a golf cart from the shooting center for $25, or bring your own golf cart on a trailer if you have one.
Is there a golf cart I can rent? Yes! Golf carts are available to rent from the shooting center for $25. Call 850-955-9377 to reserve yours ahead of time.
Do spectators need eye and ear protection? Yes — eye and ear protection is required for all attendees on the course, including spectators. Please bring your own. ECMS will have a limited supply on-site but we encourage everyone to come prepared.
What if it rains? We'll communicate any weather-related updates to all registered attendees via email as we get closer to the event date.
Do spectators need to register? Yes! Spectator tickets are $25 and must be registered in advance so we can plan food for everyone. Please don't skip this step!
What is the registration deadline? August 14, 2026 but the EARLY Bird Ticket deadline is July 27! Don't wait!
Questions? Contact Laura Griffin at director@escambiacms.org
