Getting Selected 

Performance Programme

The Scottish Target Shooting Performance Programme focuses on ISSF and WSPS disciplines at the Commonwealth and Olympic Games and provides support and expertise, in partnership with sportscotland’s Institute of Sport, to qualifying athletes to help them take the next step to achieve medal success. This page is designed to help athletes and coaches by providing the following:

  • FAQ - Answer some of the more general questions about the STS Performance Programme

  • Latest Selection Policy - a link to the updated Selection Policy detailing what needs to be achieved in each discipline

  • Application Form - this needs to be completed by those wishing to apply for the STS Performance Programme.

Frequently asked Questions

It is advised that all athletes wishing to apply for the STS Performance Programme familiarise themselves with this section before applying for the programme.

Selection Policies

Application Form for the STS Performance Programme

Below is the selection policy outlining the minimum standards athletes need to meet in order to be considered for selection for the STS Performance Programme:

Policy Update - 01.04.24

Note to Prospective Applicants

Applicants are asked to note the following process:

STS is now accepting online applications all year round.

Apart from in exceptional circumstances, applications taken up to and including the 31 August will be considered for assessment in September and potentially accepted on to the programme in October. Applications received after 31 August will be considered for the following programme year.

Successful online applications will be selected to progress to the assessment stage to meet with the Discipline Coach and Performance & Pathways Manager. These assessments will be held on one day in September each year.

Following the assessment stage, athletes that are then selected to join the STS Performance Programme will be required to attend the Induction Weekend which will take place over a weekend in October, usually in Edinburgh.

If you experience any problems seeing the embedded form above, it can also be accessed by using this link.

Appeals

Athletes have the right to appeal a decision if they feel the STS selection or nomination process has not been following. A copy of the Selection and Nomination Appeals Policy, including the forms to complete for submitting an appeal, can be found below:

Selection & Nomination Appeals Policy updated on 16th October 2019