Rules 2020

 

1. Age Groups: Ages as of 31^st Dec 2020
   1. YOUTH Women = (2009 – 2005) 15 & Under – Minimum 11yrs as of 31^st Dec 2020
   2. YOUTH Men = (2009 – 2005) 15 & Under – Minimum 11yrs as of 31^st Dec 2020
   3. JUNIOR Women = (2004 – 2000) 16 – 20yrs
   4. JUNIOR Men = (2004 – 2000) 16 – 20yrs
   5. WOMEN = (1999 – 1976) 21 – 44yrs
   6. MEN = (1999 – 1976) 21 – 44yrs
   7. MASTERS Women = (1975 >) 45yrs & over  
   8. MASTERS Men = (1975 >) 45yrs & over  
2. Race Format: For all individual categories:
   400m Run, Shoot (standing only 10m Air Rifle), 400m Run, Shoot, 400m Run FINISH
3. Heats/Finals: The format of each qualifying event will depend on time and capacity available. The format for each event will be communicated on the entry form/system. For example:
   1. Heats and Finals on the day are to be adopted in each category
   2. Just Heats, and times taken straight from these will make up the final results in each category.
4. Targetary & Range Distance: 49.5mm knockdown targets, shot at a distance of 10m will be used throughout the National Series qualifying events, including the National Final.
5. Shooting Position: Standing shooting position for all categories. Competition Air Rifles will be left at the firing point at all time during each race. Competitors will be assigned a firing point where they will carry out each shooting session of their race.
6. Rifle Equipment:
   1. Athletes may use their own air rifles, but they need to comply with the following: (Dimensions – must comply with dimensions outlined in the current ISSF Target Sprint Rules).
      • Maximum weight 5.5 kg.
      • Maximum muzzle energy 7.5 Joules kinetic energy. All rifles must display the “F – in pentagon” mark to indicate power output compliance or have a manufacturers letter of kinetic energy compliance.
      • Trigger pull – unlimited
      • Non-optical front sight with interchangeable inserts
      • Pneumatic, CO₂ or compressed air
      • Dimensions – must comply with dimensions in the chart below
      • Repeater or magazine rifles are permitted, but they must be used as single loaders
   2. Air Rifle equipment can be supplied by the organiser and will likely be an Air Arms MPR or equivalent
   3. If an athlete uses an air rifle supplied by the event organiser, the athlete may use their own pellet housing system. This must be agreed with the Event Organiser prior to competition. Any system must be easily assembled to and dismantled from the rifle, leaving no marks, trace, damage or alteration to the air rifle.
   4. Any athlete using their rifle must bring their own air cylinder adaptor suitable to connect to a 200bar air bottle supply. The organisers shall have air cylinder adaptor available for use but only for their make and model of rifles/air cylinders.
7. Pellets: Only .177 flathead Air Pellets to be used and can be supplied by the organiser, or by the athlete.
8. Target Scoring: A target is deemed to score a “hit” when the athlete fires at, and knocks down the target disc only. If a target malfunction is deemed by the Chief Range Officer, the athlete will be given the option to race again.
   1. All National Final Races: Athletes must score hits on all five targets before they can continue running.
   2. Event Series Races: Athletes must fire as many shots as are necessary to hit all five targets; however after having fired a maximum of 15 aimed shots at each shooting stage, the athlete can continue when instructed to do so by the Range Officer or Chief Range Officer. The recorded time will clearly be marked if a penalty is enforced or not, for unsuccessful targets hit(s) when the 15 shot maximum is exceeded. A penalty if enforced is 15 seconds for each unsuccessful target hit after the 15 shot maximum. If no penalty is awarded for targets not knocked down, close supervision from the Chief Range Officer and Range Staff will be enforced, to ensure aimed attempts at hitting the targets are maintained at all times.
9. Coaching/Novice Athletes: Minimal experience is needed to compete in any of the National Series Events. Limited coaching will be available prior to race start times. Shooting training time will be included for all athletes prior to their race start.
10. Target Sprint Safety Certificate: All athletes who compete at a National Series event will be required to have a current Target Sprint Safety Certificate. NB. The Chief Range Officer has the right to ask any athlete to demonstrate their safety and competence shooting at any stage. And has the right to stop an athlete competing or completing the race, if they deem the activity to be unsafe.
    1. If an athlete hasn’t attained this prior to the event, there will be limited time allocated before competition starts. Also, please contact the Event Coordinator for further assistance. Event Coordinators contacts visit: https://www.targetsprint.com/events
    2. Athletes who attained a Target Sprint Safety Certificate in 2018 or 2019 are eligible to RENEW their Target Sprint Certificate ONLINE. Visit: https://www.targetsprint.com/events/ts-safety-certificate
    3. For more information about TS Safety Certificates, please visit https://www.targetsprint.com/events/ts-safety-certificate
11. National Series Events 2020:To view the 2020 National Series Qualifying events and information about the National Series Final, Visit www.TargetSprint.com/EVENTS
12. Event Participation:
    1. Athletes are allowed to compete in an unlimited number of British Shooting National Series Events throughout the 2019 season.
    2. Athletes who have been selected and competed for Great Britain in the past 2 years, including the current season, may only compete for honours. They won’t be able to attain a medal or National Series Final qualifying place but will have their time recorded in the results. (Seasons applicable: 2018, 2019 & current 2020)
13. National Series Final, who qualifies?
    1. The Top 5 available athletes in all categories advertised at each National Series Qualification Event, will win a Quota Place and therefore qualify for the National Series Final.
    2. If one or more athletes finish in the top 5 and have already won a quota place for the National Series Final 2020 at a previous National Series Event, the Quota Place(s) will roll down the final results to the next eligible athlete(s).
    3. If participation at the National Series Final in the combined Women & Masters Women categories is less than 6 athletes, the Women & Masters Women categories will be combined, however separate medals will be awarded. This also applies to Men & Masters Men categories.
14. Team/Pairs Event*: Team/Pairs races will only happen if advertised at a National Series Event and will be delivered under the rules of that specific event. These races are NOT National Series Final qualifying events.
15. Be prepared:
    1. Clothing: No special shooting clothing is allowed. Eye blinders are allowed. Normal athletic clothing and footwear shorts/t-shirts, trainers/spikes etc. must be worn. N.B. Please note on the competition information if specific footwear is recommended or restricted according to the course surface.
    2. Physicality: Target Sprint is a physical discipline, which combines physical and mental endurance. It is the responsibility of the athlete (or adult responsible for the competitor if the athlete is under the age of 16yrs), to be physically able to participate and complete the full Target Sprint Course safely.
    3. Warm-Up/Warm Down: The event organiser throughout the National Series will allocate time for athletes to warm up. It is the athlete or responsible adult’s responsibility to ensure suitable physical warm up and warm down activity is undertaken before and after each race to avoid injury.
    4. Running Course: The running course and surface will vary according to the venue and weather conditions; e.g. flat, undulating, grass, tarmac, running track, wet, dry. Please refer to each competition’s information.
16. Super League/GB Ranking Races: In addition to the National Series, British Shooting runs a Super League series. These races are run under the current ISSF rules and are separate to the National Series races. Results from these GB Ranking Races (not National Series) will be added to the 12-month rolling Target Sprint Ranking Lists. Performances listed in the Target Sprint Ranking Lists form PART of the GB Team selection criteria used by the Selection Panel.
    For more information on GB Team Selection visit www.TargetSprint.com/Rules
17. British Shooting reserve the right to add/edit/change events as well as amend the 2020 National Series Rules, only if deemed fair to all competitors and communicated publicly via www.TargetSpint.co.uk

 

SECTION 21 of the Firearms Act 1968
Prohibits the possession of a firearm & ammunition (under any circumstances) by any person who has been convicted of a crime and sentenced to a term of imprisonment (or its equivalent for young persons) of three months or more. This is also applicable where sentence is suspended. The prohibition applies in all circumstances, including handling at an approved shooting range or at a clay pigeon shoot where a certificate is not ordinarily required. It also applies to the possession or use of other categories of firearms & ammunition such as airguns or shotgun cartridges for which a certificate is not needed.

 

December 2019 Update

 

 

2020 GB Team Target Sprint

Selection Policy in Brief.

(Including 2020 Minimum Consideration Times).

(January 2020 Update)

1. 2020 International Competitions:
   1. British Shooting will be selecting a GB Team for the ISSF World Tour Target Sprint 2020 competitions.
   2. Non-GB individual or team or club or any other representation at international events is permitted into non-ISSF accredited competitions only, unless otherwise agreed with British Shooting. Athletes must ensure when not selected by British Shooting that no reference to GB is made or evident, for example the kit they wear and any appearance at the event or on the event entry list start list and results published or otherwise.

 

2. Team Size:

The total team size will be dependent on the ISSF entry criteria for National Governing Bodies and the British Shooting Target Sprint Selection Panel. For 2020, British Shooting will be selecting from the Junior and Senior age groups and therefore the 2020 British Shooting International Selection Process reflects this.

 

3. Age categories & Participation:

In accordance with ISSF Rule 3.3.7 Juniors are athletes who will be under the age of 21 on December 31^st in the year of the competition. Therefore, athletes who become 21 in the year of competition are Seniors. The minimum age for athlete selection is in accordance with the ISSF competition entry criteria.

 

4. Requirements:
   1. Code of Conduct: Athletes will be required to sign code of conduct in order to accept their place on the GB Target Sprint Team.
   2. TS Safety Certificate: Athletes are required to have a current Target Sprint Safety Certificate. (Please refer to www.TargetSprint.com for further information).

 

5. Event Eligibility following GB Team Selection:

The Chair of the Target Sprint Selection Panel will contact the selected athletes to invite them to compete at the specific international event(s) selected for. This will include individual, mixed pair, mixed team and team selection decisions. British Shooting will ensure to outline all information available at this point to the athlete. Athletes are required to reply with their availability and eligibility to compete within 48 hours of the invitation being issued.

 

6. Funding:

An athlete selected by British Shooting to attend an international competition has no automatic right to any form of funding from British Shooting. Attendance at the competition will always depend on the availability of adequate funds.

Following athlete selection, British Shooting will work with selected athletes to help to identify funding options where possible, to support their preparations and participation at the International Event(s).

 

7. National Selection System for all athletes at all accredited GB Ranking Events

7.1. Format:

7. • Course: 3x 400m interspersed with 2x 10m Standing only Air Rifle shooting sessions.
   • Shooting: All knockdown targets will be 35mm in diameter and in accordance with ISSF Standards. The ruling for the shooting sessions will be in accordance with the current ISSF Target Sprint Rules.
   • Equipment: For the National Selection System ISSF Target Sprint Rule 6.1 will be applied and in any event, interpreted as follows:
   1. • Maximum weight – 5.5 kg.
      • Trigger pull – unlimited
      • Maximum muzzle energy 7.5 Joules kinetic energy. All rifles must display the “F – in pentagon” mark to indicate power output compliance or have a manufacturers letter of kinetic energy compliance.
      • Adjustable aperture, non-optical rear sight
      • Non-optical front sight with interchangeable inserts
      • Pneumatic, CO2 or compressed air
      • Repeater or magazine rifles are permitted, but they must be used as single loaders with 500g trigger pull
      • Dimensions – must comply with dimensions outlined in the current ISSF Target Sprint Rules
      • Event equipment control: Will reflect the above. Additionally, the event organiser can supply rifle equipment, which will be an Air Arms make or such other compliant equipment that is available to the event organiser..

7.2. GB Team Selection Process:

Selection decisions for International Competitions will be made by the Target Sprint Selection Panel based on the following criteria:

1. Performances on the GB Ranking Lists, including head to head positioning
2. Attainment of the current 35mm Minimum Consideration Time (MCT) recorded at least three times on the 12-month rolling GB Ranking Lists as at the date of selection.
3. Other information deemed relevant by the Selection Panel to ensure selected athletes have the best medal winning potential.

It should be noted that athlete’s resident outside the UK are required to also follow the International Selection Process within the UK, if they wish to be considered for selection.

7.3. Official GB Ranking Lists:

Official GB Ranking Events 2019: Visit www.TargetSprint.com/EVENTS for the list, information and how to enter.

Results: Up to date GB Ranking Lists can be found at: https://www.targetsprint.com/events/current-gb-rankings

Results from the accredited GB Ranking Events/Races only will be added to the 12-month rolling GB Ranking Lists. The only accredited GB Ranked events for the year 2020 are British Shooting Super League, ISSF World Tour and successful event applications received by British Shooting in accordance to the published selection policy

From 1 January 2020 onwards, GB Ranking will be based on the average of each athlete fastest 3 times on the 12-month rolling GB Ranking List. These performances will form PART of the international team selection decisions by the Target Sprint Selection Panel.

7.4. Minimum Consideration Time (MCT) 2019:

Athletes are required to attain the 35mm MCT at three or more of the accredited GB Ranking races within the 12-month rolling GB Ranking List calendar to be considered for selection by the Selection Panel.

MCT’s are to ensure consistency and standards across athlete selection. MCT’s are based on the ISSF International Event standards and are reviewed annually. The MCT’s are deemed to be a suitable benchmark for selection consideration by the Selection Panel.

2020 Minimum Consideration Times – 35mm
Junior Men (2000 – 2009)	6 mins
Junior Women (2000 – 2009)	06:30 mins
Senior Men (1999 >)	6 mins
Senior Women (1999 >)	06:30 mins

 

7.5. Target Sprint Selection Decisions and Athlete Notification:

Selection decisions will be made by the Selection Panel at least 8 weeks in advance of the International event in question. From the information presented to the Selection Panel at that point, selection decisions will be made.

Selected athletes will be notified following decisions made predominantly via email by the Chair of the Selection Panel. Athletes should be aware that any information received prior to the official team announcement by British Shooting published on the Target Sprint website must stay confidential, otherwise the selection place will be at risk.

 

8. International Competition Arrangements:

All athletes and support staff are asked to respect and honour the British Shooting GB Code of Conduct and refer to the policies presented on the British Shooting website.

8.2. Administration:

British Shooting will manage competition entries and coordinate the booking of travel and accommodation for the GB Team athletes* and support staff. British Shooting will invoice the accordingly, for payment as per the invoicing guidelines.

N.B. *If a selected athlete has an outstanding invoice owed to British Shooting without a payment plan in place, British Shooting will not manage the athlete’s bookings.

It is recommended that the whole team travel together, unless it is agreed between the athlete and British Shooting in writing. If it is agreed and the athlete is to make separate travel arrangements, this is to be the sole responsibility of the athlete.

8.3. Team Manager(s):

Athletes will be notified when invited to represent GB of the selected Team Management and any costs, which would be incurred and shared equally between each athlete and invoiced accordingly.

8.4. Equipment:

1. 1. Equipment Transportation – It is the responsibility of the athlete to carry their equipment on their person, or by their designated chaperone.
   2. Borrowing British Shooting Equipment – Equipment may be available to selected GB Team athletes and only if agreed with British Shooting in writing prior to the event entry booking.

 

9. GB Team kit:

Upon announcement of the Target Sprint international competitions British Shooting will be selecting a GB Team for, each competition will be categorised as a minor or major match.

Minor Matches: Upon selection confirmation for the GB Team, athletes will be required to purchase kit from the range made available to them (currently) through the British Shooting Shop.

Major Matches: Upon selection confirmation for the GB Team, British Shooting will coordinate kit via the current process (currently Nike kit). Unless otherwise stated, athletes will be required to pay for the kit items ordered.

NB: ONLY athletes selected by British Shooting to represent Great Britain at an international competition have the right to wear the official GB kit items as outlined in this document.

 

10. Selection Procedure Amendments:

British Shooting reserves the right to amend the Selection Procedure wherever appropriate or necessary, in particular as a result of factors beyond British Shooting’s control. It is the responsibility of athletes to acquaint themselves with the Selection Procedure applicable to the event, and all related documents. Changes to the Selection Procedure will come into effect from the date where they are shown on the Target Sprint website.

 

 

Please refer to the “GB Target Sprint Team Selection Policy in Full” for further detailed information.

 

GB Target Sprint Team

Selection Policy in Full

(January 2020 Update)

1. BACKGROUND

1.1. British Shooting  British Shooting is recognised by the International Shooting Sports Federation (ISSF) and European Shooting Confederation (ESC) as the National Federation for international target shooting for the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. As such, British Shooting is responsible for selecting and entering Great Britain individuals and teams in ISSF and ESC sponsored competitions, and for making recommendations to the British Olympic Association for athlete selection to the European Games and Olympic Games.

1.2 The Purpose   The main objective of the selection procedure is to select the shooters who have the best chance to win the best set of medals for Great Britain at major and minor events. The policy describes in detail the sole process and criteria by which athletes are selected to represent Great Britain (GBR).

1.3 Applicability   This document is the British Shooting policy for the process and criteria for selecting teams and individuals to represent Great Britain at all international matches in the ISSF Target Sprint events. Where total team size is restricted under ISSF rules, (ESC European and ISSF World Championships) then Olympic events should take priority.

1.4. Funding of Entries to Competitions   An athlete selected by British Shooting to attend an international competition has no automatic right to any form of funding from British Shooting. Attendance at the competition will always depend on the availability of adequate funds.

1.5. Relationship with Home Countries Selection   British Shooting is the sole body responsible for entering individuals and teams to represent Great Britain at, but not limited to, ISSF World Championships, ESC European Championships, ISSF World Cup and ISSF World Tour Target Sprint matches. For international competitions where the organisers will accept entries from regional shooting federations, British Shooting will normally defer to the selection decisions of the respective Home Countries’ federations. However, British Shooting reserves the right to enter a Great Britain team at these competitions should it wish to do so.

1.6. Major and Minor Matches   For the purposes of selection of teams and individuals to represent Great Britain, international matches other than the European Games and Olympic Games are divided into two categories.

Upon announcement of the Target Sprint international competitions British Shooting will be selecting for in the oncoming season, each competition will be categorised.

• Major Matches comprise ISSF World Championships, ESC European Championships, ISSF World Cup, or other ISSF international competitions British Shooting select as a Major Match.
• Minor Matches comprise of all other international matches run under ISSF rules.

1.7. Age Categories   In accordance with ISSF Rule 3.3.7 Juniors are athletes who will be under the age of 21 on December 31^st in the year of the competition. Therefore, athletes who become 21 in the year of competition are Seniors. The minimum age for athlete selection will be in accordance with the ISSF competition entry criteria.

 

2. SELECTION CRITERIA FOR INTERNATIONAL MATCHES

2.1. Responsibility For Selection Decisions

2.1.1. Selection decisions for international matches are taken by the British Shooting Selection Panel for Target Sprint. British Shooting will annually publish the Target Sprint international competitions they will be selecting for that year, along with the complete set of official GB Ranking Events for that year, on the Target Sprint website.

2.1.2. The Selection Panel will comprise of:

• Selection Panel Chair and British Shooting Advisor for Target Sprint (currently Georgina Geikie)
• Four appointed Selectors (currently Martin Beard, John Saint, Stephen Batchelor and Doug Pepper).

The Selection Panel Chair will have the casting vote in the event of the Panel being unable to reach an agreement.

2.1.3. Regarding Team size, British Shooting reserves the right to select the number of GB Target Sprint representatives competing in which age group at international matches. This will be published on their website in advance of the international matches being selected for.

 

2.2. International Selection Process  

Selection decisions for International Competitions will be made by the Target Sprint Selection Panel and based on the following criteria:

1. Performances on the GB Ranking Lists, including head to head positioning
2. Attainment of the current 35mm Minimum Consideration Time (MCT) recorded at least three times on the 12-month rolling GB Ranking Lists as at the date of selection.
3. Other information deemed relevant by the Selection Panel to ensure selected athletes have the best medal winning potential.

It should be noted that athlete’s resident outside the UK are required to also follow the International Selection Process within the UK, if they wish to be considered for selection.

2.2.1. Official GB Ranking Lists

Events: The list of accredited GB Ranking Events that populate the GB Ranking Lists are updated annually and available at www.TargetSprint.Com/events

Results: Up to date GB Ranking Lists can be found at: https://www.targetsprint.com/events/current-gb-rankings

Results from the accredited GB Ranking Events/Races only will be added to the 12-month rolling GB Ranking Lists.

From 1 January 2020 onwards, GB Ranking will be based on the average of each athlete fastest 3 times on the 12-month rolling GB Ranking List. These performances will form PART of the international team selection decisions by the Target Sprint Selection Panel.

2.2.2 Minimum Consideration Time (MCT)  

MCT’s are to ensure consistency and standards across athlete selection. MCT’s are based on the ISSF International Event standards and are reviewed annually. The MCT’s are deemed to be a suitable benchmark for selection consideration by the Selection Panel. These times will be reviewed annually and available on the Target Sprint website.

2.2.3. Selection Decisions

Selection decisions will be made by the Selection Panel at least 8 weeks in advance of the International event in question. From the information presented to the Selection Panel at that point, selection decisions will be made.

 

2.3. GB Ranking Race Locations Specifications

To be an accredited GB Ranking Event the location, equipment and personnel present need to meet the following requirements:

1. Running Course must be a single loop circuit
2. Targetary is to ISSF standard dimensions and maintained to a high standard.
3. A British Shooting representative must be present.

Applications to be a GB Ranking Event must be received by the 1^st September the previous year to selection to events@BritishShooting.org.uk or admin@BritishShooting.org.uk

 

3. De-selection or removal from consideration for selection

3.1. The Selection Panel reserves the right to de-select, or to remove from consideration for selection, any athlete, at any time (subject to any event-specific deadlines):

• Who is medically unfit to compete as a result of injury or illness.
• Who does not comply with British Shooting’s code of conduct for team members or whose behaviour is otherwise disruptive or potentially damaging to British Shooting and the team and/or undermines, in any way, the objective of winning the best set of medals;
• Whose performance level falls following selection to the extent that the Selection Panel considers in its reasonable opinion that the athlete will not perform to the best of his/her ability at the relevant event;
• Where British Shooting does not provide full funding, an individual who fails to pay any sum required within the agreed time frames, to be paid to attend the Event. Or where there is any outstanding amount owed to British Shooting from a previous event;
• Where logistical arrangements are being made on behalf of the athlete by British Shooting, the athlete fails to provide timely organisational information and fails to co-operate in a manner that allows timely completion of competition arrangements;
• Who fails to comply with any drug-testing requirement of the Anti-Doping, or any anti-doping requirements imposed by the Event organisers or others with appropriate authority so to do, or who otherwise breaches the WADA Code or other applicable anti-doping regulations;
• Where a selection has been successfully appealed, the athlete originally selected will be automatically de-selected pending the further selection process;
• Where an athlete is de-selected, or removed from consideration for selection, written reasons will be provided within 72 hours of such removal/de-selection.

 

4. Athlete replacement

A reserve athlete can be selected to replace any athlete who is removed based on the above or for any other unforeseen reason. The reserve athlete will be selected in accordance with the criteria set out above.

 

5. Selection Notification

5.1.   Athlete and Team Management will be announced on the Target Sprint website (www.TargetSprint.com ).

5.2.   Prior to the website announcement selected athletes will be notified predominantly via email by the Chair of the Selection Panel. Athletes should be aware that any information received prior to the official team announcement by British Shooting published on the Target Sprint website must stay confidential, otherwise the selection place will be at risk.

 

6. Confidentiality of selection

Selected team members are not to make any disclosure to media or general public in any form whatsoever of their selection or non-selection until British Shooting has announced the selection via the Target Sprint website. Please note that where selection requires the ratification of an external partner/body, British Shooting may be obliged to delay announcing the selection until after it has been ratified.

 

7. Anti-Doping

Those athletes selected to represent Great Britain will be required to consent to the requirements of the British Shooting anti-doping policy, as amended from time to time, and any other requirements that may be imposed for the event.

 

8. Selection Procedure amendments

British Shooting reserves the right to amend the Selection Procedure wherever appropriate or necessary, in particular as a result of factors beyond British Shooting’s control. It is the responsibility of athletes to acquaint themselves with the Selection Procedure applicable to the event, and all related documents (as set out above). Changes to the Selection Procedure will come into effect from the date where they are shown on the Target Sprint website.

 

9. British Shooting Code of Conduct

All selected members of GB teams are required to sign up to and adhere to the British Shooting GB Team Code of Conduct. This is a mandatory requirement and will need to be signed prior to departing for a selected event. The code of conduct is set out in a separate British Shooting document entitled “GBR Team Code of Conduct” and refer to the policies presented on the British Shooting website.

 

10. International Competition Arrangements:

10.1. Administration:

British Shooting will manage competition entries and coordinate the booking of travel and accommodation for the GB Team athletes* and support staff. British Shooting will invoice accordingly, for payment as per the invoicing guidelines.

*If a selected athlete has an outstanding invoice owed to British Shooting without a payment plan in place, British Shooting won’t manage the athlete’s bookings.

It is recommended that the whole team travel together, unless it is agreed between the athlete and British Shooting in writing. If it is agreed and the athlete is to make separate travel arrangements, this is to be the sole responsibility of the athlete.

10.2. Team Manager(s):

Athletes will be notified when invited to represent GB of the selected Team Management and any costs which would be incurred and shared equally between each athlete and invoiced accordingly.

10.3. Equipment Transportation: It is the responsibility of the athlete to carry their equipment on their person, or by their designated chaperone.

10.4. Borrowing British Shooting Equipment: Equipment may be available to selected GB Team athletes and only if agreed with British Shooting in writing prior to the event entry booking.

 

11. GB Team kit:

Upon announcement of the Target Sprint international competitions British Shooting will be selecting a GB Team for, each competition will be categorised as a minor or major match.

Minor Matches: Upon selection confirmation for the GB Team, athletes will be required to purchase kit from the range made available to them (Currently) through the British Shooting Shop.

Major Matches: Upon selection confirmation for the GB Team, British Shooting will coordinate kit via the current process (currently Nike kit). Unless otherwise stated, athletes will be required to pay for the kit items ordered.

NB: ONLY athletes selected by British Shooting to represent Great Britain at an international competition have the right to wear the official GB kit items as outlined in this document.

 

12. Appeals

• Athletes are entitled to appeal a decision by the Selection Panel not to select them under this policy in accordance with the procedure set out here. The appeal process is intended to be quick, fair and independent.
• If an athlete wishes to appeal, he or she must notify the Chief Executive of British Shooting that they wish to appeal as soon as possible, and in any event no later than 24hrs after the announcement of selection on the Target Sprint website. A notification of an intention to appeal must be given in writing (an e­‐mail is acceptable; this should be sent to hamish.mcinnes@britishshooting.org.uk).
• The athlete must, by 4pm on the second day following such notification, provide to the Chief Executive of British Shooting a written document setting out the grounds for the appeal (the “Grounds of Appeal”). The Grounds of Appeal must include the fullest explanation possible, in the time available, of the basis for the athlete’s appeal, together with any evidence that they rely on. Athletes should note that the only available grounds of appeal are either that the Selection Policy was not followed, or that the decision in question was unreasonable and/or not reached in a manner consistent with the principles of natural justice and procedural fairness.
• If, in the reasonable view of the Chief Executive of British Shooting, the appeal may affect other athletes (“Affected Athletes”), then he must provide the Grounds of Appeal to any such persons as soon as possible.
• The selection appeal will then as soon as possible be referred to Sport Resolutions (UK) for determination by way of binding, confidential, arbitration. The parties agree that they will not commence, continue or maintain any legal challenge to decisions taken by the Selection Panel other than through the Appeals Procedure.
• An athlete seeking to appeal will, accordingly, be required to pay to British Shooting a deposit of £250 towards the cost of using Sport Resolutions’ services, which should be paid at the same time as the Grounds of Appeal are provided. This sum will be reimbursed to the athlete in the event that the appeal is upheld.
• British Shooting must, as soon as possible and by no later than by 4pm two days after receipt of the Grounds of Appeal, serve on the appealing athlete and on any Affected Athlete a written response to the appeal, including the fullest explanation possible, in the time available, of the basis for that response together with any evidence that British Shooting wishes to rely on.
• Any Affected Athlete may also, as soon as possible and by no later than by 4pm two days after receipt of the Grounds of Appeal, serve on British Shooting a written response to the appeal, including the fullest explanation possible, in the time available, of the basis for that response together with an evidence that they wish to rely on. British Shooting must provide this written response to the appealing athlete as soon as possible.
• The appeal will then proceed, on the earliest possible date by way of oral hearing in front of a single legally qualified arbitrator appointed by Sport Resolutions. The appealing athlete, British Shooting and any Affected Athlete are entitled to attend such a hearing, with representatives if they so wish. Sport Resolutions will be responsible for arranging the hearing and for notifying the appealing athlete, British Shooting and any Affected Athlete of the time, date and location of the hearing. Alternatively, if the athlete, British Shooting and any Affected Athlete agree, the appeal will be determined on the papers by the arbitrator. The arbitrator may set any directions in connection with such a hearing or written determination as they consider fair and appropriate, and may likewise determine how any such hearing is to be conducted in order for that hearing to be fair.
• The arbitrator will endeavour to render a decision in respect of the appeal as soon as possible. In the interests of expediency, the arbitrator may initially render a brief summary of the decision orally at the conclusion of the hearing, or in writing after the hearing, with full reasons to follow. Sport Resolutions (UK) will be responsible for notifying all participants of the decision.
• The arbitrator may either dismiss the appeal, or uphold the appeal and remit the selection decision back to the Selection Panel, with any guidance which the arbitrator may consider appropriate. The arbitrator will not have jurisdiction to select or de­‐select any athlete.
• The arbitrator’s decision will be final: if an athlete’s appeal is dismissed, he or she will have no further right of appeal. Equally an Affected Athlete shall have no right to appeal the decision of the arbitrator.
• Save as may otherwise be agreed between them, all participants to the appeal process are required to keep the fact and contents of the appeal process confidential.
• Any information disclosed to athletes regarding selection, non­-selection or through the appeals process is required to be confidential and should not be shared publicly. Athletes will be required to sign a non-disclosure form.
• Save as provided for above, all parties to an appeal shall bear their own costs.

 

Please refer to the “GB Target Sprint Team Selection Policy in Brief” for further information.

 

 

Super League Rules 2020

 

The Target Sprint Super League is managed by British Shooting and gives any athlete the opportunity to compete in multiple domestic ISSF standard events across the country and accumulate points across the season. The athletes with the most points at the end of the season will be crowned “Super League Champion”.

1. Age Categories:

Ages as of 31^st Dec 2020.

• JUNIOR Women (2000 – 2009) 20yrs_11
• JUNIOR Men (2000 – 2009) 20yrs_11
• WOMEN (1999 >) 21yrs +
• MEN (1999 >) 21yrs +

 

NB: The following categories will be recognised in the results only.

YOUTH Women (20o5-2009) 15yrs_11
YOUTH Men (20o5-2009) 15yrs_11
MASTERS Women (1975 >) 45yrs +
MASTERS Men (1975 >) 45yrs +

 

2. 2020 Events:

To enter visit: https://www.targetsprint.com/events

NB. National Series results are not applicable to the Super League.

1. YOSC Championships – Saturday 14^th March @ Yate Outdoor Sports Complex, hosted by Sedgemoor Training RC – Contact Ian Smith sedgemoortraining@gmail.com
2. Isle of Wight Super League – Sunday 29th March @ West Wight Sports & Community Centre, hosted by Target Sprint Isle of Wight TSA – Contact: Richard Wilson target.sprint.iwtsa@gmail.com
3. Welsh Confined & Open Championships – Sunday 19^th April @ Llandovery College, hosted by Target Sprint Cymru RC – Contact: Robert Shawyer targetsprintcymru@talktalk.net
4. London & South East Championships – Sunday 26^th April @ Frith Grange Campsite, hosted by Target Sprint Hub Barnet Scouts – Contact: Steve Cox barnet.shooting@gmail.com
5. North West Championships – Sunday 3^rd May @ East Cheshire Harriers, hosted by North West RC – Contact: Doug Pepper targetsprintnorthwest@gmail.com
6. Scout & Open Championships– Saturday 9^th May @ Southampton, hosted by 21^st Romsey Hub – Contact: Stephen Batchelor steve@s-batchelor.co.uk
7. Midlands Championships – Saturday 13^th June @ Staffordshire, hosted by Target Sprint Burntwood – Contact Janine Bradbury Jan.p.brad@gmail.com
8. South West Championships – Saturday 4^th July @ Alphington School, Exeter – Contact: Keith Anderson swtsrec@btinternet.com
9. British Championships – Saturday 1^st August @ Bisley, Surrey – Contact Events@BritishShooting.org.uk

 

3. Points System:

In the JUNIOR Women (including Youth Women), JUNIOR Men (including Youth Men), Women (including Masters Women) and Men (including Masters Men), 10 points will be awarded to the winner, with 2^nd place gaining 9 points and so on to 10^th place attaining 1point.

*Double Points are available at the British Championships.

A Leader board will be available on the 2020 Results page of the Target Sprint Website.

 

4. Awards Presentation:

Following the last event of the 2019 Target Sprint Super League series, the British Championships, an awards ceremony will be conducted.

 

5.   ISSF Rules:

All GB Target Sprint Team selection and Super League will be run to ISSF standards.

• Course: 3x 400m interspersed with 2x 10m Standing only Air Rifle shooting sessions.
• Shooting: All knockdown targets will be 35mm in diameter and in accordance with ISSF Standards. The ruling for the shooting sessions will be in accordance with the current ISSF Target Sprint Rules.
• Equipment: For the National Selection System ISSF Target Sprint Rule 6.1 will be applied.

• • Maximum weight – 5.5 kg.
  • Maximum muzzle energy 7.5 Joules kinetic energy. All rifles must display the “F – in pentagon” mark to indicate power output compliance or have a manufacturers letter of kinetic energy compliance.
  • Trigger pull – unlimited
  • Adjustable aperture, non-optical rear sight
  • Non-optical front sight with interchangeable inserts
  • Pneumatic, CO2 or compressed air
  • Repeater or magazine rifles are permitted, but they must be used as single loaders with 500g trigger pull
  • Dimensions – must comply with dimensions outlined in the current ISSF Target Sprint Rule.

Event equipment control: Will reflect the above. Additionally, the event organiser can supply rifle equipment, which will be an Air Arms make or such other compliant equipment that is available to the event organiser.

 

6.        Amendments:

British Shooting reserves the right to make changes and amendments to the Super League Rules, as long as it is considered to be fair to all. Any changes or amendments will be published on the Target Sprint website and highlighted on the Target Sprint GB social media channels.

 

(February 2020 Update)