2022 has seen a demanding competition calendar for two of STS’ Para Athletes, Mike Drever and Keith White, who recently represented Great Britain at the WSPS European Championships in their respective PT3 & PT1 categories. The competition took place at the end of September 2022, at the revered Trap Concaverde, Lonato Del Garda, Italy.
STS Rifle Junior Development Squad Is Looking For New Members
Applications are invited for the Smallbore AMG Junior (Under 21) Development Squad. Applications will be accepted from Prone or Air Rifle shooters. Training will be 50% on Prone and 50% on Air Rifle. For Air Rifle, equipment will be supplied. The Application Form can be found in this article and should be returned by the 21 October.
Pistol AMG Successfully Restarts Development Squad Sessions
Scotland Team Victorious Against LMRA in 2022 Match
Shooting Confirmed for Victoria 2026
On Wednesday 5th October the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) confirmed the additional sports to be added to the programme of Victora 2026 on the back of completing the Phase 2 process. STS welcomes the news that shooting has been added to the programme and is looking forward to sending a Scottish shooting team to compete for medals and the sport getting improved coverage
JSPC AUTUMN OPEN COMPETITION (16-18 SEPT 2022)
Scotland Teams Confirmed for New Zealand Match
Scots Strike Gold at British Shooting Shotgun Finals
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Death of Queen Elizabeth II
All at Scottish Target Shooting are deeply saddened by the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, at the age of 96, as many of our members and partners will be too. Her Majesty was always a huge supporter of sport and the role it plays in society, keenly demonstrated by her unwavering support for the Commonwealth Games and her connection and patronage with shooting organisations such as the NRA and NSRA. Read on for the UK Government’s published guidance…
Shooting Proves Popular at SDS Wheels to Stadium Event
On Sunday 4 September Scottish Disability Sport (SDS) hosted their Wheels to Stadium multi-sport engagement event at Grangemouth Sports Stadium and Grangemouth Sports Complex. The event aimed to provide a range of opportunities for people who use a wheelchair for sport to try new and exciting sports and learn more about the pathways that are available. STS enlisted the support of one of its members, Alloa and District Rifle Club to come along and deliver the session in partnership with STS. Visit the STS website to read the full article.
Update to Shooting COVID Guidance
As a result of the Scottish Government lifting all covid rules and restrictions, Scottish Target Shooting COVID-19 Guidance has been withdrawn. Despite restrictions being lifted, covid (and other viruses) remains present in our communities so clubs are still encouraged to consult with members on putting in place/maintaining appropriate and proportional hygiene arrangements to ensure all members can continue their involvement in the sport. STS would like to express its thanks to our individual members and member clubs for their patience, support, and efforts to uphold public safety and a return to safe shooting.
Re-Starting the Prone Rifle North Island, New Zealand Match
Scotland's only “postal” indoor international match for prone rifle dates back to 1974, and is shot annually against a team from the North Island, New Zealand. This year, teams will be selected entirely from scores shot in indoor competitions. Anyone wishing to submit other indoor scores, please contact Donald McIntosh (or the STS Office at admin@scottishtargetshooting.co.uk) ASAP, as teams will be selected in the next week or so.
Scot Claims High Gun at OT Home International
Report on Junior International Week at Bisley for Scottish Rifle Athletes
Junior International Competition 2022 - Scottish Pistol Medal Winners
British Shooting Schools Championships - Entries Open for 2022-23
Summary of Scottish Performances at the NRA 2022 Imperial Meeting
Pistol Development Squad Training Restarting this Autumn
Inspired by the Summer of Performance Sport? Apply for the 2022-23 STS Performance Programme
STS is pleased to announce that applications for the 2022-23 Performance Programme are now being accepted as of today, 1st August 2022 and will close just before midnight on 31st August 2022. We are keen to make sure that no one misses out on this opportunity so please remember:
Applications are open to non-STS members (although STS membership must be taken out if accepted on to the programme);
Our programme is fully inclusive so we welcome applications from all athletes, including para athletes; and
We are also considering applications for Talent Transfer from athletes currently competing in non-Olympic/Paralympic disciplines or events so if you are a talented athlete in a non-ISSF discipline, we still want to hear from you.