It is with a heavy heart that Scottish Target Shooting (STS) announces the departure of Performance Shotgun Coach, Marco Micheli. Read on to find out when Marco first starting working with STS and how he has transformed Olympic shotgun shooting in Scotland…
2026 Glasgow Commonwealth Games Confirmed - Without Shooting
On Tuesday (22 October 2024) Glasgow was officially confirmed as the hosts of the 2026 Commonwealth Games but this news was met tinged with sadness for the shooting community as it was also confirmed that shooting has not been selected as one of the 10 sports on the programme. Read on to find out more…
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7 Days Until Performance Programme Application Window Closes for This Year!
You only have 7 days left to apply for the 2024-25 STS Performance Programme! Full details can be found on the ‘Getting Selected’ page on the STS website along with the online application form for hopeful athletes. Also check out our ‘Selection FAQs’ for information. The application window closes just before midnight on 31st August. Don’t miss out!
7 Days Left to Enter 2024 Scottish Olympic Trap Grand Prix
Clay shooters are reminded there are now only 7 days left to enter the 2024 Scottish OT Grand Prix, brought to shooters this year in a partnership between Scottish Target Shooting (STS) and the Scottish Clay Target Association (SCTA). The Grand Prix is being hosted at North Ayrshire Shooting Ground to ISSF standards and as such is being recognised by British Shooting as an event where qualification scores can be shot. Entries close on Thursday 22 August so find out how to enter by visiting the full article on the STS website.
STS Performance Programme for 2024-25: Application Window Closes on 31 August
STS now takes applications for the Performance Programme all year round but those wanting to be considered for 2024-25 need to apply by 31 August! The full selection policy can be found on the ‘Getting Selected’ page on the STS website along with the online application form for hopeful athletes. Also check out our ‘Selection FAQs’ for information. The application window closes just before midnight on 31st August so get your application in!
STS & SCTA Announce 2024 Scottish Olympic Trap Grand Prix Open for Entries
Scottish Target Shooting (STS) and the Scottish Clay Target Association (SCTA) are pleased to announce they are working in partnership to bring clay shooters the 2024 Scottish OT Grand Prix. The Grand Prix is being run at North Ayrshire Shooting Ground to ISSF standards and as such is being recognised by British Shooting as an event where qualification scores can be shot. Find out more details about the event, including how to enter, by reading the full article on our website.
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British Shooting Shotgun Series – Scottish Athlete Report on 2023 British Championships
2023 WSPS World Championships - Para Trap Competition Report by Mike Drever
36 Hours Left to Apply for the 2023-24 STS Performance Programme
You only have 36 hours left to apply for the 2023-24 STS Performance Programme! Full details can be found on the ‘Getting Selected’ page on the STS website along with the online application form for hopeful athletes. Also check out our ‘Selection FAQs’ for information. The application window closes just before midnight on 31st August. Get your application in!
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STS Responses to Home Office & Scottish Government Consultations
There have been a couple of consultations over the last few months by the Home Office and Scottish Government that have been of relevance to the target shooting community. Both closed on 23 August 2023, with STS submitting responses to both. STS is pleased to share copies of these responses. Read on to see copies of these of responses…
10 Days Left to Apply for the 2023-24 STS Performance Programme
You only have 10 days left to apply for the 2023-24 STS Performance Programme! Full details can be found on the ‘Getting Selected’ page on the STS website along with the online application form for hopeful athletes. Also check out our ‘Selection FAQs’ for information. The application window closes just before midnight on 31st August. Get your application in!
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STS Performance Programme for 2023-24: Applications Now Open!
We are now taking applications for the STS Performance Programme for 2023-24! The full selection policy can be found on the ‘Getting Selected’ page on the STS website along with the online application form for hopeful athletes. Also check out our ‘Selection FAQs’ for information. The application window closes just before midnight on 31st August. Get your application in!
Scots Descend on British Shooting Shotgun Series Round 3
Approaching the mid point of the year, Scottish athletes Mike Drever, Isabel Mackintosh, Ewen Patience, Allan Richie, Ewen Ross and Keith White descended on the British Shooting Shotgun Series for Round 3, held at Nuthampstead over the weekend of the 23rd to 25th July 2023. Weather conditions were perfect, as the UK enjoyed what can only be described as a heat wave. Read on to find out how they got on…