Scottish Target Shooting

29/10/2026

🛡️ SAFEGUARDING COURSES | DATES FOR YOUR DIARY 📅

Scottish Target Shooting is pleased to announce two Safeguarding Courses taking place in February and March 2027.

👏 Both courses are being offered FREE OF CHARGE to Scottish Target Shooting members and members of affiliated clubs.

📚 1️⃣ CHILD WELLBEING AND PROTECTION IN SPORT

📅 Monday, 22 February 2027
⏰ 6pm–9pm

This course is aimed at those working in regulated roles, including coaches, Wellbeing Officers and committee members involved in delivering or leading sporting activities.

The training will provide you with the knowledge and confidence to deal with child wellbeing and protection issues that may arise in your role.

👥 Suitable for: Anyone aged 16+ in a regulated role involving children.

🔗 BOOK YOUR PLACE:
https://sts.justgo.com/workbench/public/events?ref=F7683434F0223B6377E0B33D2160E91D25949135

📚 2️⃣ CHILD WELLBEING AND PROTECTION OFFICERS COURSE

📅 Monday, 1 March 2027
⏰ 6pm–9pm

This course is designed for those responsible for leading their club or organisation on the wellbeing and protection of children and young people.

It will help learners develop their knowledge of the roles and responsibilities associated with child wellbeing and protection.

👥 Suitable for: Child Wellbeing and Protection Officers, or those in similar roles, aged 18+.

⚠️ PLEASE NOTE: Learners must have completed Modules 1 and 2 of the Child Wellbeing and Protection in Sport course within the last three years.

🔗 BOOK YOUR PLACE:
https://sts.justgo.com/workbench/public/events?ref=B5C71CB85129C884FD73B3F13912F96737FF8B76

📢 IMPORTANT REMINDER FOR CLUBS

Club membership renewals will be opening shortly. Any club with junior members must have a suitably trained Welfare Officer in place.

If your club's Welfare Officer has changed during the year, or your current officer has not completed the relevant training, please take this opportunity to book onto one of these courses.

📅 Can't make these dates? If you would prefer to complete your training sooner, or need an alternative date, you can find a full list of courses on the sportscotland website:

🔗 https://sportscotland.org.uk/training/child-wellbeing-and-protection-in-sport-course-listings

Please share this post with your club and help ensure our members have access to the training they need! 🏹

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Fantastic Forres Small Bore R***e & Pistol Club the range is looking great!

29/10/2026

COMPETITION | Lawrence Cup — Scotland v England (F-TR)

Scotland retained the Lawrence Cup which was held on 9 October, with a composed and disciplined performance against an experienced England team in the F‑TR match held at Blair Atholl. Both nations fielded 8‑person teams, shooting two details of two sighters and 20 scoring shots at 900 yards on electronic targets.

Conditions were typically testing, but Scotland settled quickly and edged ahead after the first detail. They managed to maintain their lead through the second detail.

The match also highlighted Scotland’s developing depth, with two under‑25 shooters in the lineup: Heather Anselm, making her Scotland Senior debut, and Will Cairns, both fresh from their winning GB U25 team performance at the F‑Class World Championships.

Thanks also to John Campbell-Smith for register keeping.

Team left to right: Heather Anselm, Heather Campbell, Will Cairns, Chris Cairns (Captain) , Ewen Campbell, Garryk Campbell, Peter Baxter

28/10/2026

🎯 BRITISH SHOOTING NATIONAL SCHOOLS CHAMPIONSHIPS | SCOTTISH QUALIFIER 🏆

We look forward to welcoming athletes to the Regional Scottish Qualifier for the British Shooting (BS) National Schools Championships on 21–22 November 2026!

📍 Venue: The Glasgow Academy, Colebrooke Street, Hillhead, Glasgow, G12 8HE

The Scottish regional event will feature:

🔫 Air Pistol – three age categories
🎯 Sporter Air R***e – three age categories
🎯 Precision Air R***e – one open category

Athletes who qualify will progress to the National Final, taking place at Nechells Wellbeing Centre in Birmingham on Tuesday 9 February 2027.

📢 Entries are open! For further information and details on how to enter, visit our website:

🔗 https://www.scottishtargetshooting.co.uk/sts-events/entries-open-2026-scottish-qualifier-british-shooting-schoolsntieso-

Good luck to everyone taking part! 🎯👏

26/10/2026

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS IS 31 OCTOBER 2026

Applications are now open for the new STS Development Programme 🎯

Scottish Target Shooting is launching a new national Development Programme, creating a clearer structured development environment for athletes progressing through the Scottish shooting pathway.

Supported by sportscotland Pathway Investment, the initial centrally funded provision will support eligible Olympic and Paralympic events across Pistol, Smallbore R***e and Sh***un.

The Programme is aimed at athletes who demonstrate:

Potential - to develop towards the relevant performance pathway
Commitment - to purposeful training, learning and continued development

Readiness - to engage with structured coaching and Programme activity

Selection will consider the wider athlete - not simply a single competition score - and athletes are not expected to have already mastered the qualities the Programme exists to develop.

📅 Applications close: 31 October 2026
🎯 First selection: January 2027

STS is also launching opportunities for Development Coaches to help build the workforce supporting the new Programme.
Find out more about the Programme, selection process and how to apply:
🔗 Development Programme: www.scottishtargetshooting.co.uk/development-programme
🔗 Selection & Application: www.scottishtargetshooting.co.uk/selection
🔗 Coaching opportunities: www.scottishtargetshooting.co.uk/allvacancies

26/10/2026

Be prepared for the 1 January, when the 2027 Prohibited List will come into force 🚨

Make sure you've read the changes, recheck your medication on Global DRO before you take it and know your anti-doping responsibilities.

https://brnw.ch/21x6FzP

26/10/2026

CLOSING DATE - 31 OCTOBER 2026

🎯 WE’RE RECRUITING: DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME COACHES (CONTRACTED)! 🎯

🏆 R***e • Pistol • Sh***un

Scottish Target Shooting is looking for three Development Coaches to help launch our new Development Programme – one for each discipline!

Supported by sportscotland Pathway Investment, the programme will help aspiring athletes develop their skills and progress towards Olympic and Paralympic events, bridging the gap between club, school or university shooting and the STS Performance Programme.

🔹 What’s involved?

Leading a Development Squad in your discipline.

Planning and delivering six two-day training camps each year.
Supporting athlete assessment, selection and progression.

Helping athletes build technical skills, effective training habits and competition readiness.

Working with athletes, personal coaches, clubs and the wider STS coaching team.

Taking part in a coach development and mentoring programme.

🎯 Who are we looking for?

We’re keen to hear from people with relevant shooting knowledge, a passion for developing athletes and a willingness to grow their own coaching skills. Whether you’re an established coach or a current or former athlete looking to take the next step into coaching, we’d love to hear from you!

📍 Programme activity will initially take place nationally across Scotland, with training camps expected to be held mainly at weekends.

Could this be your next step in coaching? Help us develop the next generation of Scottish shooting talent!

👉 Find out more and apply:

https://www.scottishtargetshooting.co.uk/allvacancies/2026/10/2/sts-recruitment-development-programme-coaches

Closing Date - 31 October 2026

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26/10/2026

📢 WE’RE RECRUITING - CLOSING DATE EXTENDED TO 1 NOVEMBER

🎯 Regional Club Development Officer – Aberdeen Area
Are you passionate about helping clubs grow, supporting volunteers and getting things done?

Scottish Target Shooting is looking for a Regional Club Development Officer to help volunteer-led target shooting clubs turn great ideas into action, welcome more people into the sport and strengthen the regional club network.

🤝 What are we looking for?

We’re looking for someone with strong relationship-building skills, a practical approach to club development and the ability to turn plans into results.

Experience in target shooting would be an advantage, but it’s not essential. We’re keen to hear from candidates who have the right skills, enthusiasm and commitment to helping clubs thrive.

📅 Closing date: 1 November

📄 Interested? Find out more and download the recruitment pack here:

🔗 https://www.scottishtargetshooting.co.uk/allvacancies/2026/8/19/regional-club-development-officer-aberdeen-area

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