Rules 2021

 

1. Age Groups/Class

Categories/Class are based on the athletes age as at 31^st December in the same year the event is held.

1. 1. YOUTH Women aged 11 to 15 years
   2. YOUTH Men aged 11 to 15 years
   3. JUNIOR Women aged 16 – 20 years
   4. JUNIOR Men aged 16 – 20 years
   5. WOMEN aged 21 – 44 years
   6. MEN aged 21 – 44 years
   7. MASTERS Women aged 45 years and over  
   8. MASTERS Men aged 45years and 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. 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. Start, Transition and Finish Zones

The Start and Finish of the running course must be marked so that athletes and officials are in no doubt where the athletes may stand at the commencement of the first running course and where they must cross over to finish the third and final running course within the target sprint event. Transition Zone should be identifiable as to indicate the clear area where athletes must ensure no impedance of other athletes.

5.      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.

6. Shooting Position:

Standing shooting position for all categories. Competition Air Rifles will be left at the firing point at all times during each race. Competitors will be assigned a firing point where they will carry out each shooting session of their race.

7. Rifle Equipment:

1. 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 – 500g minimum consideration for safety.
      • Non-optical front sight with interchangeable inserts
      • Pneumatic, CO₂ or compressed air or springer
      • Dimensions – must comply with dimensions in the chart illustrated on the current ISSF Target Sprint Rules
        • NB. Hooks will be allowed. The 20mm restriction at point G of the current ISSF Rules will not be enforced.
      • 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 own 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.

 

8. Pellets:

Only .177 flathead Air Pellets to be used and can be supplied by the organiser, or by the athlete.

 

9. 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 may be given the option to race again.

1. 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 (the athlete should not gain any advantage over other athletes)

 

10. 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.

11. 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. 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. For more information about TS Safety Certificates, please visit https://www.targetsprint.com/events/ts-safety-certificate

 

12. National Series Events 2021:

There are no planned national series events for 2021 due to the uncertainty of the ongoing covid pandemic. Visit www.TargetSprint.com/EVENTS

13. Event Participation:

1. 1. Athletes are allowed to compete in an unlimited number of British Shooting National Series Events throughout the annual season.
   2. Athletes who have been selected and competed for Great Britain in the past 3 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.

 

14. National Series Final, who qualifies?

1. 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 for the current season (starting January each year) 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.

 

15. 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.

16. Be prepared:

1. 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.

 

17. 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

1. There are no planned Super League events for 2021 due to the uncertainty of the ongoing covid pandemic. Visit TargetSprint.com/EVENTS

 

18. Amendments:

British Shooting reserve the right to add/edit/change events as well as amend the 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.

 

(January 2021 V2)

 

 

2021 GB Team Target Sprint

Selection Policy in Brief.

(Winter 2020 Update)

 

1. 2021 International Competitions:

1.1       Due to Covid-19 no GB representation at any event will be considered until after 31 May 2021 when potential competition participation shall be reviewed by British Shooting. After review if there is appropriate international opportunity available in 2021 for GB team participation, places will be initially offered to those the Team Leader and athletes selected in 2020. 

1.2       Roll-over: Due to Covid-19 and the cancellation of the 2020 season, the athletes selected to represent GB in the 2020 season, will initially be given the opportunity to compete at British Shooting selected WTTS event(s) in the 2021 calendar. Following review by British Shooting after 20 May 2021, the Chair of the Selection Panel will contact the athletes in question.

1.3       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, evident or implied, 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. It is the responsibility of the person(s) making the competition entry, the athlete, the Hub or whomever to ensure the Event Organiser makes no reference to GB but may illustrate the Hub or individual (if required).

 

2. Team Size:

2.1          The total team size will be dependent on the ISSF event entry criteria for National Governing Bodies and at the discretion of the British Shooting Chair of the Selection Panel.

 

3. Age Categories & Participation:

3.1          In accordance with ISSF Rule 9.1.1 Juniors are athletes who will be over the age of 17 and 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 Rules current and any prevailing competition entry criteria.

 

4. Requirements:

4.1          Code of Conduct: Athletes will be required to sign the athlete code of conduct and any other relevant documentation in order to accept their place on the GB Target Sprint Team.

4.2          TS Safety Certificate: Athletes are required to have a current Target Sprint Safety Certificate. (Please refer to www.TargetSprint.com for further information).

 

5. GB Team Selection Process: 

5.1          Selection decisions for International Competitions for the 2021 season will be in accordance with paragraphs 1.1 and 1.2 above.

 

6. Event Eligibility following GB Team Selection:

6.1          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 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.

 

7. Funding:

7.1          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.

7.2          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).

 

8. Official GB Ranking Lists:

8.1          No results from 2021 will be included in the 2021 35mm Ranking Lists.

8.2          Due to Covid-19 restrictions the GB Ranking List remains suspended until the end of 31 December 2021 with the 1 April 2019 – 31 March 2020 period of ranked results being the “current 12-month period” until suspension ends on 1 January 2022.

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

8.4          For the 2021 season, GB Ranking will be based on the average of each athlete fastest 3 times on the “current 12-month period” rolling GB Ranking List.

9. Minimum Consideration Time (MCT) 2021:

9.1          Athletes are required to have attained the 35mm MCT at three or more of the accredited GB Ranking races within the “current 12-month period” on the GB Ranking List to be considered for selection by the Chair of the Target Sprint Selection Panel. Note paragraph 7.1 applies for 2021.

9.2          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

 

10. Confidentiality:

10.1        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.

 

11. International Competition Arrangements:

11.1        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.

 

12           Administration:

12.1        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.

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.

12.2        It is intended that the whole team travel together unless otherwise 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.

 

13           Team Leader: 

13.1        Athletes will be notified when invited to represent GB of the selected Team Leader. No Team Leader costs will be invoiced to any athlete.

 

14. Equipment:

14.1        Equipment Transportation – It is the responsibility of the athlete to transport their equipment on their person or by their designated chaperone.

14.2       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.

 

15. GB Team kit:

15.1        In so far that British Shooting will be selecting a GB Team for a competition, this will be categorised as a minor or major match accordingly by British Shooting

15.1.1    Minor Matches: Upon selection confirmation for the GB Team athletes will be required to purchase kit from the range made available to them by British Shooting.

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

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.

 

16. Selection Policy Amendments:

16.1        British Shooting reserves the right to amend the Selection Policy 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 Policy applicable to the event, and all related documents. Changes to the Selection Policy will be effective from the date stated on the Target Sprint website.

 

 This document is to be read in conjunction with the “GB Target Sprint Team Selection Policy in Full”

 

2021 GB Target Sprint Team

Selection Policy in Full

(Winter 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.

1. 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 9.1.1 Juniors are athletes who will be over the age of 17 and 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 Rules current and any prevailing competition entry criteria.

 

2. SELECTION CRITERIA FOR INTERNATIONAL MATCHES

2.1.        Decision making Process

2.1.1.     Due to Covid-19 no GB representation at any event will be considered until after 31 May 2021 when potential competition participation shall be reviewed by British Shooting. After review if there is appropriate international opportunity available in 2021 for GB team participation, places will be initially offered to those the Team Leader and athletes selected in 2020.  

2.1.2.     Roll-over: Due to Covid-19 and the cancellation of the 2020 season, the athletes selected to represent GB in the 2020 season, will initially be given the opportunity to compete at British Shooting selected WTTS event(s) in the 2021 calendar. Following review by British Shooting after 20 May 2021, the Chair of the Selection Panel will contact the athletes in question. The current Chair of the Selection Panel is Gorgs Reed.

2.1.3.     The total team size will be dependent on the ISSF event entry criteria for National Governing Bodies and at the discretion of the British Shooting Chair of the Selection Panel.

2.2.        International Selection Process  

2.2.1      Selection decisions for International Competitions for the 2021 season will be in accordance with paragraphs 2.1.1 – 2.1.3 above.

2.3          GB Ranking List                                

2.3.1      No results from 2021 will be included in the 2021 35mm Ranking Lists.

2.3.2      Due to Covid-19 restrictions the GB Ranking List remains suspended until the end of 31 December 2021 with the 1 April 2019 – 31 March 2020 period of ranked results being the “current 12-month period” until suspension ends on 1 January 2022.

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

2.3.4      For the 2021 season, GB Ranking will be based on the average of each athlete fastest 3 times on the “current 12-month period” rolling GB Ranking List.

2.4          Minimum Consideration Time (MCT)  

2.4.1      Athletes are required to have attained the 35mm MCT at three or more of the accredited GB Ranking races within the “current 12-month period” on the GB Ranking List to be considered for selection by the Chair of the Target Sprint Selection Panel. Note paragraph 2.1 applies for 2021.

2.4.2      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 Chair of the Target Sprint Selection Panel. These times will be reviewed annually and available on the Target Sprint website.

2.5          GB Ranking Race Locations Specifications

Due to Covid-19 restrictions there will be no British Shooting accredited GB Ranking Events in 2021 domestically or internationally or by way of any ISSF WTTS event.

Applications to be a British Shooting accredited GB Ranking Event must be received by the 1^st September of the previous year to the proposed event date by email at 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

4.1          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 Leader 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

6.1          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

7.1          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

8.1          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

9.1          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:

10.1.1    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.

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.

10.1.2    It is intended that the whole team travel together unless otherwise 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 Leader: Athletes will be notified when invited to represent GB of the selected Team Leader. No Team Leader costs will be invoiced to any athlete.

10.3.      Equipment Transportation: It is the responsibility of the athlete to transport 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:

11.1        In so far that British Shooting will be selecting a GB Team for a competition, this will be categorised as a minor or major match accordingly by British Shooting

11.1.1    Minor Matches: Upon selection confirmation for the GB Team athletes will be required to purchase kit from the range made available to them by British Shooting.

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

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

12.1        Athletes are entitled to appeal a decision by the Chair of 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.

 

This document is to be read in conjunction with the “GB Target Sprint Team Selection Policy in Brief”

 

 

Rules 2021

 

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 Groups/Class

Categories/Class are based on the athletes age as at 31^st December in the same year the event is held.

• JUNIOR Women aged 11 to 20 years
• JUNIOR Men aged 11 to 20 years
• WOMEN aged 21years and over
• MEN aged 21years and over

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

• YOUTH Women ages 11 to 15 years
• YOUTH Men ages 11 to 15 years
• MASTERS Women 45years and over
• MASTERS Men 45years and over

 

2.      2021 Events

There are no planned Super League events for 2021 due to the continuation and unknown outcome of the Covid Pandemic.

 

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.

 

4.      Awards Presentation

Due to there being no Super League events in 2021 there is no planned awards presentation.

 

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.
  • Dimensions – must comply with dimensions outlined in the current ISSF Target Sprint Rule.

1. Hooks will be allowed. The 20mm restriction at point G of the current ISSF Rules will not be enforced.

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.      Start, Transition and Finish Zones

The Start and Finish of the running course must be marked so that athletes and officials are in no doubt where the athletes may stand at the commencement of the first running course and where they must cross over to finish the third and final running course within the target sprint event. Transition Zone should be identifiable as to indicate the clear area where athletes must ensure no impedance of other athletes.

 

7.      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.

 

(January 2021 V2)