- Easter Shooting Festival 2018

PROGRAMME  -  50 Metre Rifle (a British Shooting selection event)
See entry form for squad times, etc, and/or download the timetable graphic from this page

The 50 metre rifle events will be held at the Sinclair Range, St  John's.  This is in the centre of the Island and approximately a 20 minute drive from Douglas.  The Range has 24 permanently installed Sius electronic targets.  There is a large covered firing area and a Clubhouse with refreshments throughout the day.  The Clubhouse and facilities are wheelchair friendly.  See the side panel for maps.

Prone events start on Good Friday afternoon with the first two squads of "Prone Day 1", which continues on Saturday morning with Squads three and four.  Competitors in Competitions 3 to 6 (see entry form) should enter one of these four squads. "Prone Day 2", spanning Competitions 7 to 9, is set entirely on Sunday, again with a choice of four squads.  Competitors should pick one Day 1 squad and one Day 2 squad.  Saturday afternoon is reserved for 3 Position with all competitors, men and women, shooting the 3x40 course, per the 2018 ISSF rule change.  If any of this seems convoluted it will be clear once you see the entry form and/or timetable graphic.

Equipment Control (EC):
Athletes intending their scores to be used for selection purposes must adhere to current ISSF clothing and equipment rules.  A full ISSF equipment control service will be available, staffed by qualified ISSF judges.  Random post-competition EC checks will be made in respect of 'selection' athletes.  Competitors not intending to use scores for selection purposes do not require EC compliance, though their clothing & equipment must as a minimum satisfy NSRA rules.

Shooting mats:
Shooting mats are provided as part of the Range equipment.  Do NOT bring your own.

Thursday - 18th April
The Range is available for training from 10.00 am.

Day 1 - Good Friday, 19th April / Saturday 20th April
The Range is available for training on Friday between 9.00 am and 1.00 pm.  Following this, the competition schedule begins.  See the entry form for timings and/or download the timetable graphic from this page.

NB:  All shooting is on Sius electronic targets and instruction will be given to anyone uncertain about use of the equipment.

1.   Three Positions - Men

An individual event for men over the standard ISSF 3 x 40 course, with Final.

2.   Three Positions - Women

An individual event for women over the new ISSF 3 x 40 course, with Final.

3.   Prone 60 shots

An individual 60 shot prone event, with Class X, A, B, C, Junior (U21) and Veteran (60+) awards.

4.   Women's Open Championship

An individual prone event for women comprising 60 shots on both Day 1 and Day 2.  Targets are shot concurrently with Competition 3 (Day 1) and Competition 7 (Day 2). Automatic entry, and it's FREE!

5.   Teams of 4 - Teams must be nominated prior to any member shooting

An event for teams of 4, each member shooting 60 shots.  Targets are shot concurrently with Competition 3. Entries can be made via the entry form or on the day.

6.   Blind Pairs - a competition with just a hint of fun about it!

We pair you up by random draw once things have started.  Each member shoots 60 shots, concurrent with Competition 3.  Entry is FREE!

Day 2 - Easter Sunday, 21st April

7.   Prone 60 shots, with Finals

An individual prone event comprising 60 shots Qualification and Final.  Separate Finals for Men and Women.  Class awards across X, A, B, C, Junior (U21) and Veteran (60+) will also be made based on the 60 shot Qualification.

8.   Teams of 4 - Teams must be nominated prior to any member shooting

An event for teams of 4, each member shooting 60 shots.  Targets are shot concurrently with Competition 7. Entries can be made via the entry form or on the day.

9. Teams of 2 - Teams must be nominated prior to any member shooting

An event for teams of 2, each member shooting 60 shots.  Targets are shot concurrently with Competition 7. Entries can be made via the entry form or on the day.

10.  Open Weekend Aggregate

Awarded to the competitor with the highest aggregate scores from the 60 shot prone events, Competitions 3 and 7 (excluding the Finals).  NB: A separate entry is required for this competition.