2019 was a very special year for “The Scottish”, celebrating the 100th meeting since the event was first held at Perth in 1909.
Home Office Launch Consultation on Proposed Statutory Guidance to the Police on their Firearms Licensing Functions
The introduction of statutory guidance is designed to improve consistency across the UK in police firearms licensing. The draft guidance sets out the checks that should be made, the weight to be given to the evidence and the factors that need to be taken into account. The consultation started on 23rd July and will remain open for eight weeks, finishing on 17 September 2019.
Scots Compete at the 2019 Island Games in Gibraltar
David McNeill Wins World Championships Bronze
Scottish Athletes Allan Ritchie & Mike Drever will compete in the World Shooting Para Sport World Cup
STS Confirms Rescheduled 2019 Target Shooting Coaching Conference
STS is pleased to confirm details for its rescheduled Target Shooting Coaching Conference, which will now take place on Saturday 5 October at Perth College. The conference open to coaches from across the UK, with STS members getting a 25% discounted delegate rate and STS junior members getting 50% off. The day will focus on the Olympic disciplines and features a mix of sport specific and generic workshops with the ambition of stimulating some exciting discussions and the sharing of ideas and good practice. BOOK NOW
Alloa Double Dewar 2019
Birmingham Announces Additional Sports for 2022 - Shooting Not Included
Birmingham 2022 organisers and the CGF Executive Board have announced the additional sports selected for the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, and shooting sports have not been included with both target shooting and archery missing out. Instead, the optional sports of Beach Volleyball, Women's Cricket and Para Table Tennis have been added.
STS Sport Vice Chair Ian Thomson Recognised In Queens Birthday Honours List
Jennifer Ross Joins STS Staffing Team
STS is delighted to confirm the appointment of Jennifer Ross to the STS staffing team in the role of Performance & Pathways Manager. Jennifer previously carried out the role on a contracted basis but with support from sportscotland secured for the next 2 years, STS made this an employed position and is delighted to confirm Jennifer’s appointment to continue the good work already underway.
Medal for McIntosh in Munich
STS Coaching Conference Postponed to Later in 2019
At the start of the month, STS announced that it will be holding it’s first Coaching Conference on Saturday 25 May. bringing shooting specific topics and discussion opportunities to coaches in the sport. Following feedback from the shooting community and further reflection, it has been decided that this event should be postponed.
Keith White Wins Silver at Para Trap International in Lonato
STS Announces Coaching Conference for 2019
STS is pleased to announce the launch of its Coaching Conference taking place on Saturday 25 May at Perth College, The conference open to coaches from across the UK, with STS members getting a 25% discounted delegate rate and STS junior members getting 50% off. The day will focus on the Olympic disciplines and features a mix of sport specific and generic workshops with the ambition of stimulating some exciting discussions and the sharing of ideas and good practice. BOOK NOW
Scottish Government Announce Changes to Section 5 Licensing Procedures
Willie McAulay Wins 2019 Bob Aitken Service to Shooting Award
Scots Conquer the Isle of Man
100th NSRA Scottish Championships - Volunteering Opportunity
2019 STS AGM - Register to Attend/Submit Your Proxy Votes Now
The 2019 STS AGM will take place at 12.15 on Saturday 27th April at Caledonia House, 1 Redheughs Rigg, Edinburgh, EH12 9DQ with a session from Police Scotland beforehand. Included below is the form for members to state if they can attend on the day, submit questions for Police Scotland and submit a Proxy Vote if they are unable to attend.
STS Chair to Stand Down in 2019
Scottish Target Shooting is sad to announce that current Chair, Angus Loudon (pictured on the right at the Long Range competition), is set to stand down on completion of his 4 year term at the 2019 AGM. Recruitment for a new Chair will begin immediately but Angus has confirmed that he will remain in place until a new Chair can be found. Angus is stepping down for personal reasons but has very much enjoyed his time with STS and wishes all its members, volunteers and staff all the best for the future.