British Shooting National Series 2018

Rules

1. Age Groups: Ages as of 31^st Dec 2018
   • YOUTH Women (2003 – 2006) 15 & Under – Minimum 11yrs as of 31st Dec 2018
   • YOUTH Men (2003 – 2006) 15 & Under – Minimum 11yrs as of 31st Dec 2018
   • JUNIOR Women (1998 – 2002) 16 – 20yrs
   • JUNIOR Men (1998 – 2002) 16 – 20yrs
   • SENIOR Women (1997 > ) 21yrs +
   • SENIOR Men (1997 > ) 21yrs +
   • TEAM* – Mixed gender, Same gender (Team of 3)
   • PAIRS* – Mixed gender, Same gender (Team of 2)

 

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:
4. Heats and Finals on the day are to be adopted in each category.
5. Just Heats, and times taken straight from these will make up the final results in each category.

 

4. Targetary & Range Distance:5mm knockdown targets, shot at a distance of 10m will be predominantly used throughout the National Series qualifying events, including the National Final.
   • For events where this combination of target size and distance is not possible, range adjustments will be made by the organiser to best meet the ideal. Events under these conditions will be clearly marked.
   • Events shot on 35mm knockdown targets will be clearly marked, and will qualify athletes for the National Final all shot on 49.5mm knockdown targets.
   • All National Final races will use 49.5mm knockdown targets shot at from a 10m distance.

 

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: Air Rifle equipment can be supplied by the organiser and will be Air Arms MPR. An athlete may use their own air rifle as long as it is an Air Arms make and complies with ISSF Target Sprint Rule 6.3 (6.3. Air Rifles: Maximum weight – 5.5 kg., 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 Rules).

 

7. Pellets: .177 flathead Air Pellets can be supplied by the organiser, or supplied 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 deem by the Chief Range Officer, the athlete will be given the option to race again.
   • All National Final Races: Athletes must score hits on all five targets before they can continue running.
   • Event Series Races: Athletes must fire as many shots as are necessary to hit all five targets. OR after having fired a maximum of 15 aimed shots at each shooting stage, the athlete can continue. The event will clearly be marked if a penalty is enforced or not, for unsuccessful targets hit when the 15 shot maximum is exceeded.

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/Experience: No 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 attained a Target Sprint Safety Certificate. If an athlete hasn’t attained this prior to the event, there will be limited time allocated before competition starts. For more information about TS Safety Certificates, please visit TargetSprint.com
    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.

 

• National Series Events 2018:

To view the 2018 National Series Qualifying events, Visit www.TargetSprint.com/EVENTS

National Final: Saturday 6^th October – YOSC (Yate Outdoor Sports Complex)

 

12. Event Participation: Athletes are allowed to compete in an unlimited number of British Shooting National Series Events throughout 2018.

 

13. Who Qualifies? 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 Final. If one or more athletes finish in the top 5 and have already won a quota place for the National Final 2018 at a previous National Series Event, the Quota Place(s) will roll down to the next eligible athlete(s).

 

14. Team/Pairs Event*: Team/Pairs Events will only happen if advertised at a National Series Event and be delivered under the rules of that specific event. These races won’t qualify for the National Final.

 

15. Be prepared:
    1. Clothing: No special shooting clothing is allowed. Eye blinders are allowed. Normal athletic shorts/t shirts etc. must be worn. Trainers must be worn, but not spikes.
    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 physical able to participate and complete the full Target Sprint Course safely.
    3. Warm-Up: 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 activities are undertaken before each race to avoid injury.
    4. Running Course: Commonly, the course will be on grass or an athletics track. This stated per event.

 

16. GB Selection Events: In addition to the National Series, British Shooting are delivering a series of GB Selection Qualification events/races, from which athletes have the opportunity to be selected to compete for Great Britain in 2018 and/or invited to join the GB Squad. These races are run under current ISSF rules and are separate to the National Series.
17. British Shooting reserve the right to amend the 2018 National Series Rules only if deemed fair to all competitors and communicated publicly via 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.

 

 

 

2018 GB Target Sprint Selection Policy

2018 Ranking Competitions and Minimum Consideration Times

(May 2018 Update)

1.   2018 International Competitions:

British Shooting will be selecting for the Target Sprint World Championships in Korea and Internationals that are deemed relevant for improvement and development.

 

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 2018, British Shooting will be selecting from the Junior and Senior age groups and therefore the 2018 British Shooting International Selection Process will reflect this.

 

3.   Age categories & Participation:

In accordance with ISSF Rule 3.3.6 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.

• Athlete can participate in the National Selection System who may not be available for 2018 selection, but must notify the organisers upon invitation to the GB Final Selection weekend.

 

4.   Requirements:

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

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.   Event Eligibility following GB Team Selection:

Selected athletes will be eligible to be invited to compete at World Championships in Korea and Internationals that are deemed relevant for improvement and development as an Individual and part of a Team(s).

 

6.   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.
• 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.

 

7.   Target Sprint discipline for all athletes at all accredited Selection Events:

• 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 6.3 will be applied.

• Maximum weight – 5.5 kg.
• 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 Rules
• Event equipment control: Will reflect the above. Additionally, the event organiser can supply rifle equipment, which will be Air Arms MPR.

 

8.   International Selection Process:

Selection decisions for International Competitions are based on:

8.1. Attainment of the Minimum Consideration Time (MCT)

8.2. National Selection System

8.3. Other information deemed relevant by the Selection Panel to ensure selected athletes have the best medal winning potential.

1. 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.

 

8.1. Minimum Consideration Time (MCT) 2018

Athletes are required to attain the MCT at one or more of the events part of the National Selection System.

MCT’s are to ensure consistency and standards across athlete selection. MCT’s are based on the ISSF International Event standards of 2017. The MCT’s are deemed to be a suitable benchmark for selection consideration by the Selection Panel.

 

2018 Minimum Consideration Times
Junior Men (1998 – 2004)	6 mins 30 secs	Senior Men (1997 >)	6 mins
Junior Women (1998 – 2004)	7 mins	Senior Women (1997 >)	6 mins 30 secs

 

8.2. National Selection System

Each athlete needs to compete in GB Selection events #1 and/or #2.

Selection Qualification Events:

#1 GB Selection Qual       Yate Outdoor Sports Complex                        Sunday 18^th March 2018 (Postponed to 24th March)

#2 GB Selection Qual       Southampton Athletics Track             Saturday 7^th April 2018

 

 

Selection Qualification Events: At these events athletes need to:

1. Attain at Minimum Consideration Time AND/OR
2. Top 3 (three) placing in their respective age and gender category, in order to qualify for the GB Final Selection Weekend.

*If an athlete attains a Top 3 (three) placing in more than one Selection Qualification Event, their first performance placing will be recorded. At subsequent Selection Qualification Events where the same athlete attains another Top 3 placing, the qualification place(s) will roll down the scoreboard.

 

GB Final Selection Weekend: Athletes will be invited who have:

1. Attained the MCT at one or more of the Selection Qualification Events in their respective age and gender category.
2. And/or gained a Top 3 (three)* placing at one of the Selection Qualification Events

#GB Final Selection Weekend                   Yate Outdoor Sports Complex            14^th or 15^th April 2018

 

GB Final Selection Weekend Format: Athletes will be expected to:

Process: Athletes will be invited to attend one of the two days, and expected to race twice on that one day, from which their fastest time will be recorded as their Final Result. Each athletes’ final result will be listed in their respective category (Junior or Senior) on the full weekend’s results. (Saturday and Sunday).

 

GB Team Selection Decisions:  

GB Team Selection: Performances at the GB Final Selection Weekend*, athletes’ attainment of the Minimum Consideration Time and other information deemed relevant by the Selection Panel will be considered for the other place(s) available for GB Team selection.

*If an athlete who has been invited to the GB Final Selection weekend is unable to attend through grounds deemed appropriate by the Target Sprint Selection Panel, and they are viewed as having international medal potential and are eligible and available for international selection for 2018, measures will be taken to ensure a clear fair and transparent opportunity is available for selection consideration.

 

9.   Selected Athlete Notification

Athletes will be notified if they have been selected at the GB Final Selection weekend. All results from the Selection Events will be published on the Target Sprint website.

Any information received before the results are published on the TS website must stay confidential (it will put the place at risk if not).

 

 

Please refer to the British Shooting Target Sprint ISSF Selection Policy latest update for further information.

 

 

ISSF Target Sprint Selection Policy

(May 2018 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 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 and ISSF World Cup 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.

• Major Matches comprise ISSF World Championships, ESC European Championships and ISSF World Cup matches.
• Minor Matches comprise of all other international matches run under ISSF rules.

1.7. Age Categories   In accordance with ISSF Rule 3.3.6 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 Ranking Events for that year, on the British Shooting website.

2.1.2. The Selection Panel will comprise of:

• GB Head Target Sprint Coach (currently Martin Beard)
• British Shooting Advisor for Target Sprint (currently Georgina Geikie)
• Three appointed Selectors (currently Mark Lodge, John Saint and Stephen Batchelor).

The GB Head Target Sprint Coach 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 Matches are based on:

1. Attainment of the Minimum Consideration Time
2. National Selection System
3. Other information deemed relevant by the Selection Panel to ensure selected athletes have the best medal winning potential.

The list of accredited Selection Qualification Events, GB Final Selection Weekend and Minimum Consideration Times will be published at least annually on the British Shooting and Target Sprint websites.

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 Minimum Consideration Time (MCT)  

To ensure consistency and standards across athlete selection, Minimum Consideration Time’s (MCT) will be enforced and are based on the standard to gain a Finals placing at the previous years ISSF International Target Sprint events.

2.2.2. National Selection System

Selection Qualification Events   All athletes who wish to be considered for International Selection, must participate in Selection Races at one or more Selection Qualification Event(s) and gain a Minimum Consideration Time AND/OR Top 3 (three) placing in their respective age and gender category, in order to qualify for the GB Final Selection weekend.

*If an athlete attains a Top 3 (three) placing in more than one Selection Qualification Event, their first performance placing will be recorded. At subsequent Selection Qualification Events where the same athlete attains another Top 3 placing, the placing qualification place(s) will roll down the scoreboard.

GB Final Selection Weekend   Athletes will be invited to the GB Final Selection weekend who have:

1. Attained the Minimum Consideration Time at one or more of the Selection Qualification Events in their respective age and gender category.
2. And/or gained a Top 3 (three)* placing at one of the Selection Qualification Events

Attendance will be mandatory if an athlete wishes to be eligible for International section that year.

 

GB Final Selection Weekend Format:   Athletes will be invited to attend one of the two days, and expected to race twice on that one day, from which their fastest time will be recorded as their Final Result. Each athletes’ final result will be listed in their respective category (Junior or Senior) on the full weekend’s results. (Saturday and Sunday).

 

GB Team Selection Decisions:   Performances at the GB Final Selection Weekend*, athletes’ attainment of the Minimum Consideration Time and other information deemed relevant by the Selection Panel will be considered for the other place(s) available for GB Team selection.

*If an athlete who has been invited to the GB Final Selection weekend is unable to attend through grounds deemed appropriate by the Target Sprint Selection Panel, and they are viewed as having international medal potential and are eligible and available for international selection for 2018, measures will be taken to ensure a clear fair and transparent opportunity is available for selection consideration.

 

2.3. Selection Qualification Event Locations   To be an accredited Selection Qualification Event the location, equipment and personnel present need to meet the following requirements:

1. Running Course must be a single loop flat 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 Selection Qualification 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

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. Selection will be announced on the British Shooting website (www.britishshooting.org.uk) and Target Sprint website (www.TargetSprint.co.uk ).

5.2.   Prior to the website announcement shooters being considered for selection will have been notified of their selection by British Shooting by telephone or email.

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 British Shooting 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 shooters 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 shooters 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 British Shooting 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”.

10. 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 British Shooting 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.

 

 

2018 GB Target Sprint Squad Policy

(May 2018 Update)

1.   Who?

Maximum 24x Target Sprint athletes at any one time. Maximum of 6x Junior Women, 6x Junior Men, 6x Senor Men, 6x Senior Women. The squad aims to support the GB Target Sprint team. This is a 6-month rolling squad and will only support current squad athletes. Athletes who are invited to join the Target Sprint GB Squad have access to all the squad support for the full 6-month period, even if they should move up to the Senior age group during their term.

2.   Age Categories:

In accordance with ISSF Rule 3.3.6 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.

3.   Training weekends:

GB Squad Training weekends are to support our current GB Squad athletes on and off the field of play. Parents/guardians/partners are welcomed to attend the weekend training and supporting sessions, delivered by our Head GB Target Sprint Coach & team and British Shooting support staff. These are mandatory to attend, unless agreed with the Head GB Target Sprint Coach and the British Shooting.

4.   GB Target Sprint Squad Online Training Group:

Athletes and Parents of current GB Squad athletes are invited to join this closed group. Additionally, GB Head Coach and Phase Coaches.
Purpose: To support the athlete’s training outside the official GB Squad training weekends, to share information, share Athlete Ambassador opportunities and provide a supportive platform for this community.

5.   Opportunities:

As a GB Squad athlete, you may be asked to attend public appearances and other opportunities as an athlete ambassador. Athletes will be fully supported in the preparations of these appearances as “off the field of play” athlete development. Athlete appearance opportunities will be self-funded unless otherwise stated and will always depend on the availability of adequate funds.

6.   Funding:

An athlete invited to be on the GB Target Sprint Squad has no automatic right to any form of funding from British Shooting. Attendance at training weekends and other representative occasions will always depend on the availability of adequate funds.

7.   ISSF Standards:

All GB Target Sprint Squad Selection / Talent ID opportunities 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 6.3 will be applied.

• • Maximum weight – 5.5 kg.
  • 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 Air Arms MPR.

8.   How to become a GB Target Sprint Squad Athlete?

Annually in the Autumn and Spring April there will be open opportunities for athletes over the age of 11yrs on the 31^st December that year, to be part of the next 6 month rolling GB Target Sprint Squad.

 

9.   Autumn: GB Target Sprint Squad Selection:

An open Talent ID weekend will be available for any athlete above the age of 11yrs to gain a place on the GB Target Sprint Squad for the next 6 months. Spaces may be limited, and accepted on a first come first served basis.

GB Talent ID Autumn 2018       Yate Outdoor Sports Complex             3rd & 4th Nov 2018 

Talent ID Process:

Process: Athletes will be expected to race twice on one day, from which their fastest time will be recorded as their Final Result. Each athletes’ final result will be listed in their respective category (Junior or Senior) on the full weekend’s results. (Saturday and Sunday).

GB Squad Selection: From the Full Weekend Talent ID Results, the top 6 athletes in each Junior Women, Junior Men, Senior Women and Senior Men will be asked to join the GB Target Sprint Squad for the next 6 months.

10.      Spring: GB Target Sprint Squad Selection:

Selection for the GB Squad will follow the process of the National Selection Process for international selection, which is open to all.

International Selection Process:

10.1. Attainment of the Minimum Consideration Time (MCT)

10.2. National Selection System

10.3. 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.

 

10.1. Minimum Consideration Time (MCT) 2018

Athletes are required to attain the MCT at one or more of the events part of the National Selection System.

MCT’s are to ensure consistency and standards across athlete selection. MCT’s are based on the ISSF International Event standards of 2017. The MCT’s are deemed to be a suitable benchmark for selection consideration by the Selection Panel.

 

2018 Minimum Consideration Times
Junior Men (1998 – 2004)	6 mins 30 secs	Senior Men (1997 >)	6 mins
Junior Women (1998 – 2004)	7 mins	Senior Women (1997 >)	6 mins 30 secs

 

10.2. National Selection System

Each athlete needs to compete in GB Selection races at 1, 2 or all 3 of the following Selection Qualification Events:

#1 GB Selection Qual       Yate Outdoor Sports Complex             Sunday 18^th March 2018 (Postponed to 24th March)

#2 GB Selection Qual       Southampton Athletics Track             Saturday 7^th April 2018

 

 

Selection Qualification Events: At these events athletes need to:

1. Attain at Minimum Consideration Time AND/OR
2. Top 3 (three) placing in their respective age and gender category, in order to qualify for the GB Final Selection weekend.

*If an athlete attains a Top 3 (three) placing in more than one Selection Qualification Event, their first performance placing will be recorded. At subsequent Selection Qualification Events where the same athlete attains another Top 3 placing, the placing qualification place(s) will roll down the scoreboard.

 

GB Final Selection Weekend: Athletes will be invited who have:

1. Attained the MCT at one or more of the Selection Qualification Events in their respective age and gender category.
2. And/or gained a Top 3 (three)* placing at one of the Selection Qualification Events

#GB Final Selection Weekend                   Yate Outdoor Sports Complex            14^th /15^th April 2018

 

GB Final Selection Weekend Format: Athletes will be expected to:

Process: Athletes will be invited to attend one of the two days, and expected to race twice on that one day, from which their fastest time will be recorded as their Final Result. Each athletes’ final result will be listed in their respective category (Junior or Senior) on the full weekend’s results. (Saturday and Sunday).

 

GB Squad Selection Decisions:  

GB Squad Selection: From the Full GB Final Selection Weekend results*, the top 6 athletes in each Junior Women, Junior Men, Senior Women and Senior Men will be asked to join the GB Target Sprint Squad for the next 6 months.

 

*If an athlete who has been invited to the GB Final Selection weekend is unable to attend through grounds deemed appropriate by the Target Sprint Selection Panel, and they are viewed as having international medal potential and are eligible and available for international selection for 2018, measures will be taken to ensure a clear fair and transparent opportunity is available for selection consideration.

 

11.        Selected Athlete Notification

Athletes will be notified if they have been invited to join the GB Target Sprint Squad shortly following the October and April selection opportunities. All results will be published on the Target Sprint website.

 

12.        Requirements:

12.1 Code of Conduct: Athletes will be required to sign code of conduct in order to accept their place on the GB Target Sprint Squad.

12.2 TS Safety Certificate: Athletes are required to have a current Target Sprint Safety Certificate. (For further information please visit www.TargetSprint.com )

 

13.        Athlete/Parent Communications:

Athletes and their supporters should only publicise their selection or non-selection to the GB Target Sprint Squad following the announcement by British Shooting.

 

14.        Amendments:

British Shooting reserves the right to make changes and amendments to these guidelines, as long as it is it 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.