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STS Selection Policy Published for 2020/21 Programme

STS Selection Policy Published for 2020/21 Programme

STS has been reflecting on and refining the process used in 2019, as well as reviewing and benchmarking the scores against international standards and making some alterations. With that in mind, STS is pleased to confirm that the selection policy for the 2020/21 Performance Programme is now available on the STS website for anyone to access.

COVID-19: Joint Message from the Scottish Firearms Licensing Practitioners Group

COVID-19: Joint Message from the Scottish Firearms Licensing Practitioners Group

The following statement has been prepared by the following principle members of the Scottish Firearms Licensing Practitioners Group regarding the COVID-19 pandemic to explain to the shooting community the provisions that are being put in place and express our support for the work of Police Scotland during this time.

COVID-19 Update: Revised Police Firearm Protocols & Government Latest

COVID-19 Update: Revised Police Firearm Protocols & Government Latest

This article contains a brief which will be uploaded to the Police Scotland website today (20th March 2002) and has been approved at Executive level and which outlines Police Scotland’s interim processes. STS understands that these matters are of huge importance to the shooting community so are supporting the dissemination of this information through our website, social media channels and directly with members. We have also included a summary of the latest news government announcement tonight.

Coronavirus Update - STS Latest

Coronavirus Update - STS Latest

Last week we issued an email to provide an update on COVID-19 (Coronavirus). Following further guidance received over the weekend, combined with our review of the situation, please see below a further notice and guidance.

COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Guidance

COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Guidance

STS has received some guidance from sportscotland with regards COVID-19 (Coronavirus) so we want to share this for your own health and to help limit the spread of the virus as much as possible. The article also provides an updated position with regards STS events and training camps as things currently stand.

CGF Announce India to Host Commonwealth Archery and Shooting Championships in 2022

CGF Announce India to Host Commonwealth Archery and Shooting Championships in 2022

On Monday 27 February, the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) officially confirmed that a Commonwealth Archery and Shooting Championships will take place in India in 2022 after a proposal to stage the event was approved by the CGF Executive Board at their meeting in London which took place on February 21-23. The Board highlighted the opportunity for this innovative model to promote and encourage the development and hosting of sport throughout the Commonwealth.

10m Grand Prix 2019-20 ends with GP5 at Glenrothes

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The 10m Grand Prix for 2019-20 came to a close last weekend with Grand Prix 5 for both Pistol and Rifle taking place in Glenrothes. 

The photo shows pistol competitors posing for the camera at the event. 

Everyone is now looking forward to the 50m competitions this summer.  More information on these coming soon!

STS Membership for 2020 Now Available!

STS Membership for 2020 Now Available!

STS is pleased to confirm that individual members and member clubs are able to sign up for membership for 2020 as of 2nd December. STS Membership for 2020 comes with the same packages and benefits that proved popular in 2019 but has now introduced a reduced membership for individuals with a disability. The club memberships that have proved popular last year are also unchanged, with the Club Reward Scheme and added benefits for clubs signing up 90% or more of their active shooting membership also returning in 2020.

Sports Sector – Links to gov.uk 'No Deal' EU Exit Guidance

Sports Sector – Links to gov.uk 'No Deal' EU Exit Guidance

The following is guidance that has come our way issued by DCMS regarding provisions for Brexit and is directly copied from this statement to ensure it’s accuracy:

DCMS sport team has also compiled a non-exhaustive list of links to some of the most relevant guidance for sports organisations, based on discussions with the sector over previous months. Some of this guidance has been recently updated, so they would suggest taking another look if you haven’t accessed the links for some time.