As September comes to an end, we reflect on another month of activity.

Let’s recap September and have a look at what’s coming up. Plus, as always, some useful information and resources!

SEPTEMBER RECAP…

In Memory of Christ Pitt

This Month Shooting Australia and the broader Australian target shooting sports community was saddened to learn of the sudden passing of Chris Pitt.

Chris was a dedicated para pistol athlete and a valued member of Shooting Australia’s High-Performance Program for many years

Our thoughts continue to be extended to the Pitt family and all of Chris’ friends and teammates who always held him in high regard.

Chris’ funeral will be held on the 3^rd of October at 10am. For more details, please visit the link below.

SHOOTING AUSTRALIA FACEBOOK

ISSF Ningbo World Cup Recap

The ISSF Pistol / Rifle World Cup was held in Ningbo, China, between the 7^th and 15^th of September, marking the final pistol/ rifle world cup for the 2025 season.

The 2025 Ningbo World Cup brought together more than 330 athletes from over 40 different countries. Australia was represented at this world cup by a team of 5 athletes, including, Charlottle Bland, Olivia Cartwright and Jack Rossiter in rifle and Alison Heinrich and Ellie Rudder in pistol.

In the Men’s 10m Air Rifle Event, Jack Rossiter qualified 3^rd overall, shooting a strong score of 633.4 to progress to the event final, eventually finishing 8^th overall with a finals score of 122.9.

Rossiter’s finals appearance in Ningbo adds to what has already been one of the strongest seasons for the world ranked number 6, with three World Cup finals appearances, and a bronze medal at the ISSF Grand Prix in Ruse. Reflecting on his 10m Air performance, Rossiter said, “I’m very happy with my performance in the qualification. I tried to carry the momentum through to the final. I felt great in my preparation prior to the final but unfortunately, I couldn’t follow through.”  

Reflecting on 2025 to date, Rossiter said, “I’m happy that I’ve managed to get myself into multiple finals so far this year. Making the final more regularly is a big step in my progression that I’m proud of. I feel like my skills have been improving and I’m hoping I can carry this feeling into the qualification stage in Cairo [World Championships] later this year.”

Australia was also represented in Ningbo by two officials. In her first overseas appointment, Helen Johnson filled the position of Pistol Jury, and experienced international official Alex Maranik took the role of Chairperson – Equipment Control. Officials play integral roles in ensuring fair competition and adherence to ISSF rules throughout competition. To read the full story and see the Australian team’s full results visit the link below:

READ THE FULL STORY

Shooting Australia Celebrates 25th Anniversary of the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games

This month, Shooting Australia joined the Australian Olympic Committee (AOC) in celebrating the 25^th Anniversary of the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games.

Throughout these celebrations, Shooting Australia and the AOC honoured the athletes who competed at the games and relived the performances of our medal winning athletes.

Michael Diamond (Gold in Men’s Trap)

Russell Mark (Silver in Men’s Double Trap)

Annemarie Forder (Bronze in Women’s 10m Air Pistol)

To see more about the Sydney 2000 25^th Anniversary celebrations and to learn more about the experiences of our shooting athletes, check out the Shooting Australia Facebook page at the link below.

SHOOTING AUSTRALIA FACEBOOK

Shooting Australia Welcomes Alex Hammett to the Board

Shooting Australia has recently updated its Constitution to align with the Australian Sports Commission’s (ASC) Sport Governance Standards. A key amendment includes the revision of Board composition to comprise four elected and up to four appointed directors.

In line with these updates, the Shooting Australia Nomination Committee, now chaired by Russell D’Costa, is responsible for identifying and recommending suitably qualified candidates for Board appointments, guided by the Board Skills Matrix, including Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) considerations.

Following a rigorous review and assessment process, including interviews and reference checks, the Nomination Committee has recommended Alex for appointment to the Shooting Australia Board. Alex brings a wealth of Board and corporate experience, positioning her strongly to contribute to the continued governance and strategic direction of Shooting Australia in the years ahead.

SHOOTING AUSTRALIA BOARD

EVERYONE HAS A PLACE IN SPORT

Throughout September Shooting Australia continued to support the Australian Sports Commission’s ‘Everyone has a place in sport’ initiative.

This program reminds us that shooting is a place where you can challenge yourself, make friends and share in the joy of sport, no matter your ability, appearance or experience.

For more information and to support the campaign, visit the Australia Sports Commission’s website at the link below.

AUSTRALIAN SPORTS COMMISSION WEBSITE

Gleniss Lawrence Appointed Jury Chairperson for 2025 ISSF Shotgun World Championships

Shooting Australia congratulations Gleniss Lawrence on her appointment to the role of Jury Chairperson at the 2025 ISSF Shotgun World Championships that is scheduled to commence on the 8^th of October in Athens, Greece.

As a member of the ISSF Shotgun Committee speaking about her appointment in Athens, Gleniss says, “I have been honoured once again by the ISSF to be Jury Chairperson at the ISSF World Championships Shotgun.”

Detailing what her role at the World Championships will entail, Gleniss says, “As Jury Chairperson, I will work closely with the appointed Technical Delegate. I will be responsible for advising, assisting and supervising the competition Officials and the conduct of the event. I must examine the shooting ranges and check the organisational arrangements and organisation of operating personnel, to ensure that they conform to ISSF Rules. Most importantly I ensure that no Athlete has an unfair advantage over another.”

For those considering a pathway in officiating, and with Australia hosting the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games, Gleniss encourages people to get involved. “Many Officials will be required for the Brisbane Olympics, particularly Referees. I encourage anyone who would like to consider being an ISSF Official. It is a great way to give back to the sport you love, whilst meeting an amazing amount of different people within Australia and Internationally.”

To keep up to date with all the action from the ISSF Shotgun World Championships, check out the Shooting Australia Facebook Page.

SHOOTING AUSTRALIA FACEBOOK

ISSF Shotgun World Championships – Australian Team Schedule

Coming up in October, our Australian Shotgun Team heads to Athens, Greece for the ISSF Shotgun World Championship, which is set to take place between the 8^th and 19^th of October.

To keep up to date with all the action and follow the Australia shotgun team live, follow the Australian Team Competition schedule below.

For full event coverage and results, check out the Shooting Australia Facebook Page

SHOOTING AUSTRALIA FACEBOOK

SEPTEMBER DOMESTIC EVENTS RECAP

WA State Titles – Pistol

The WA State Titles – Pistol were held between the 29^th and 31^st of August at the Cockburn Freemantle Pistol Club in WA.

Check out the full results from the WA State Titles at the link below.

WA STATE TITLES EVENT RESULTS

Adelaide Cup – Rifle

The Adelaide Cup – Rifle competition was also held this month between the 5^th and 7^th of September at the Wingfield Rifle Range in South Australia.

Check out the full results form the Adelaide Cup at the link below.

ADELAIDE CUP EVENT RESULTS

SA State Titles – Shotgun

The SACTA State Titles – Shotgun were held between the 27^th and 28^th of September at the State Shooting Park in South Australia.

Check out the full results from the SA State Titles – Shotgun at the link below.

SA STATE TITLES EVENT RESULTS

WHATS COMING UP?

Sports Integrity Australia Upcoming Free Webinars

Over the next month, Sport Integrity Australia will be hosting free webinars for athletes, officials and sports community members.

The free upcoming webinars include:

Managing a Community Level Sport Complaint

This free webinar is perfect for club volunteers and local sport leaders. This session will help you respond fairly, consistently, and in a way that keeps your community safe and respectful

When: Tuesday / 7^th October 2025 at 8:30pm AEDT

To learn more about this webinar and to register your interest, click the link below.

REGISTER NOW

eSafety Commissioner: eSafety 101 for clubs

Poor conduct and abuse can occur in-person at sport. It can also happen online. This free 45-minute webinar is designed for community sport clubs to create a safer online environment. 

When: Wednesday / 12^th November 2025 at 1:15pm AEDT

To learn more about this webinar and to register your interest, click the link below.

REGISTER NOW

Member Protection: Managing Sideline Behaviour

This webinar will equip club leaders and officials with practical strategies to manage sideline behaviour and uphold a safe, respectful sporting environment for all.

When: Wednesday / 3^rd December 2025 at 12:30pm AEDT

To learn more about this webinar and to register your interest, click the link below.

REGISTER NOW

Para Shooting National Classification Day – 6th October

Shooting Australia will be hosting its second and final National Classification Day of 2025 in Brisbane on the 6^th of October.

This event is at capacity and is only available to participants who registered before the 26^th of September.

Where: Brisbane International Shooting Centre

Address: Belmont Shooting Complex, 1485 Old Cleveland Road, Belmont, QLD

INTERNATIONAL EVENTS

ISSF World Championships (Shotgun)
Where: Athens, Greece
When: 8-19 October
Discipline: Shotgun

ISSF WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP SHOTGUN EVENT INFORMATION

Al Ain 2025 WSPS World Cup
Where: Al Ain, UAE
When: 25 October – 5 November
Discipline: Para Pistol & Rifle
AL AIN 2025 WORLD CUP EVENT INFORMATION

OCTOBER DOMESTIC ENDORSED EVENTS

NSW State Titles (Tier 2)
Where: Wagga Wagga City Pistol Club, East Wagga Wagga, NSW
When: 4 – 6 October
Discipline: Pistol
NSW STATE TITLES EVENT INFORMATION

SA State Titles (Tier 2)
Where: Berri Pistol Club, Monash, SA
When: 4 – 6 October
Discipline: Pistol
SA STATE TITLES EVENT INFORMATION

QLD State Titles (Tier 2)
Where: BISC, Belmont, QLD
When: 4 – 6 October
Discipline: Rifle
QLD STATE TITLES EVENT INFORMATION

WA State Titles (Tier 2)
Where: WA Gun Club, Whiteman, WA
When: 18 – 19 October
Discipline: Shotgun
WA STATE TITLES EVENT INFORMATION

Yackandandah Open (Tier 2)
Where: Yackandandah Pistol Club, Yackandandah, Victoria
When: 24 – 26 October
Discipline: Pistol
YACKANDANDAH EVENT INFORMATION

SHOOTING AUSTRALIA TV ON YOUTUBE

Don’t forget to subscribe to the Shooting Australia TV on YouTube where you will be able to re-watch domestic event coverage, hear from athletes – post competition, and more! Best of all, it is free!

SUBSCRIBE TO SHOOTING AUSTRALIA TV

As August comes to an end, we reflect on another month of activity.

Let’s recap August and have a look at what’s coming up. Plus, as always, some useful information and resources!

AUGUST RECAP…

Al Ain 2025 WSPS World Cup Team Announcement

4 Para-athletes have been selected to represent Australia at the 2025 WSPS World Cup, which is set to take place in Al Ain, UAE between the 25^th of October and the 5^th of November

Congratulations to the athletes on their selection to the team!

AL AIN TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT

2025 ISSF World Championships Shotgun Team Announcement

11 Australian athletes have been selected in accordance with the selection criteria to compete in the ISSF Shotgun World Championships in Athens, Greece, between the 9th and 19th of October 2025.

Congratulations to these athletes on their selection.

WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT

Brisbane Para National Classification Day

Shooting Australia will be hosting its second and final National Classification Day for 2025 in Brisbane on the 6th of October.

National Classification Days are run in collaboration with Paralympics Australia and are open to any para-athlete with a current provisional classification, as well as to athletes of all shooting disciplines, including, rifle, pistol and shotgun.

To be eligible to receive a National Classification, candidates are required to provide their Provisional Classification paperwork and evidence of a medical diagnosis prior to their appointment.

To secure a National Classification appointment, registration must be completed before the 26th of September 2025.

For more information and to register, please see the flyer at the following link:

NATIONAL CLASSIFICATION DAY INFO & REGISTRATION

Shooting Australia Calls for Appointed Director Expressions of Interest

At its Special General Meeting in June 2025, with support from its Member Organisation, Shooting Australia amended its Constitution to align with the Australian Sports Commission’s Sport Governance Standards.

These changes will enable SA to continue to meet ASC funding requirements and work towards best-practice governance. Shooting Australia is required to be fully compliant with these standards by 30 June 2026.

The key changes to Shooting Australia’s Constitution included:

Board Composition: The Shooting Australia Board will consist of up to eight members, with four (4) Elected Directors and up to four (4) Appointed Directors.

Appointed Director Ratio: In line with Australian Sports Commission guidelines, at least 40% of the Board must be Appointed Directors.

Provisions for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion – No one gender accounts for more than 50% of the total number of Directors.

Shooting Australia has commenced a recruitment process for up to three (3) Appointed Directors through a call for Expressions of Interest.

Shooting Australia is seeking individuals (from within or beyond the sport sector) that address one or more of the following attributes identified on the organisations Board Skills Matrix:

· Finance Expertise (e.g. CA, CPA)

· Governance Experience

· High Performance System Knowledge

· Strategic Capability

This process aims to build a diverse and inclusive Board, equipped to drive Shooting Australia’s strategic goals moving forward.

Expressions of Interest for Appointed Directors close on 8 September.

If you have any questions please contact Jenni Thom, Shooting Australia Company Secretary via email: Jenni@shootingaustralia.org

For further information, please visit the link below:

APPOINTED BOARD DIRECTOR INFORMATION

Or to read more, visit our website

SHOOTING AUSTRALIA WEBPAGE

ISSF Rule 2026 Competition Rule Changes

Shooting Australia is aware of the ISSF’s intention to make several rule changes across all target shooting sport disciplines for 2026 and beyond.

These proposed changes might include:

· Alterations to the acceptable rifle competition clothing

· Alterations to the finals formats

· Other general rules changes or updates

Shooting Australia will ensure that all rule change announcements are relayed the community as they are confirmed and announced by the ISSF.

We will also ensure that we work closely with athletes, domestic endorsed event hosts and officials so that any rule changes can be reflected domestically at the most appropriate time.

MISC Grand Prix Event Recap

The MISC Grand Prix was held from the 15^th to the 17^th of August, at the Melbourne International Shooting Club.

The three-day competition brought together pistol and rifle athletes from around the nation to test their skills against one another.

Check out the full results from the MISC Grand Prix at the link below:

MISC GP EVENT RESULTS

Jean & Peter Wray Championships Event Recap

The Jean & Peter Wray Shotgun Championship competition took place between the 22^nd and 24^th of August.

This tier 1 competition marked the third and final selection event for the Shotgun World Championships, which are scheduled to take place in Athens, Greece between the 8^th and 19^th of October.

Check out the full results from the Jean & Peter Wray Championships at the link below:

JEN & PETER WRAY CHAMPIONSHIPS EVENT RESULTS

R U OK? DAY – 11 SEPTEMBER

In high performance sport, mental health is just as important as physical performance and checking in can make a real difference.

On September the 11^th Shooting Australia will be celebrating R U OK? Day by asking our coaches and support staff how they support their athletes and each other, reminding us of the importance of mental health in sport and that conversations matter.

To join Shooting Australia in Celebrating R U OK? Day, follow our Facebook Page:

SHOOTING AUSTRALIA FACEBOOK

To learn more about R U OK? Day and how you can get involved, visit the link below:

R U OKAY? DAY INFORMATION

EVERYONE HAS A PLACE IN SPORT

This month, Shooting Australia joined the Australian Sports Commission to celebrate their ‘Everyone has a place in sports’ initiative.

This program reminds us that shooting is a place where you can challenge yourself, make friends and share in the joy of sport, no matter your ability or experience.

To learn more, visit our Facebook Page below:

SHOOTING AUSTRALIA FACEBOOK

FREE WEBINAR: TECH BASED ABUSE IN SPORT – EXPLOITATION

Join Sports Integrity Australia on the 11^th of September for a FREE webinar on Tech Based Abuse and Exploitation.

Learn to identify harmful behaviours such as grooming, unwanted contact and doxing and understand how these issues can impact the safety and wellbeing of athletes, especially children and young people.

This session will equip administrators, coaches, parents and community members with practical tools to help safeguard their communities and take action against online abuse. This event will be hosted online on at 8:30pm AEST on the 11^th of September, click the button below to learn more and register.

SPORTS INTEGRITY AUSTRALIA – FREE WEBINAR

WHATS COMING UP?

INTERNATIONAL EVENTS

Ningbo ISSF World Cup (Pistol/Rifle)
Where: Ningbo, China
When: 7-15 September
Discipline: Pistol & Rifle

NINGBO WORLD CUP EVENT INFORMATION

ISSF World Championships (Shotgun)
Where: Athens, Greece
When: 8-19 October
Discipline: Shotgun

ISSF WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP SHOTGUN EVENT INFORMATION

Al Ain 2025 WSPS World Cup
Where: Al Ain, UAE
When: 25 October – 5 November
Discipline: Para Pistol & Rifle
AL AIN 2025 WORLD CUP EVENT INFORMATION

SEPTEMBER DOMESTIC ENDORSED EVENTS

Adelaide Cup (Tier 2)
Where: Wingfield Rifle Range, Wingfield, SA
When: 5 – 7 September
Discipline: Rifle
Entries close: 29 August

ADELAIDE CUP EVENT INFORMATION

SACTA State Titles (Tier 2)
Where: State Shooting Park, Buckland Park, SA
When: 27 – 28 September
Discipline: Shotgun
Entries close: TBC

SACTA STATE TITLES EVENT INFORMATION

OCTOBER DOMESTIC ENDORSED EVENTS

NSW State Titles (Tier 2)
Where: Wagga Wagga City Pistol Club, East Wagga Wagga, NSW
When: 4 – 6 October
Discipline: Pistol
NSW STATE TITLES EVENT INFORMATION

SA State Titles (Tier 2)
Where: Berri Pistol Club, Monash, SA
When: 4 – 6 October
Discipline: Pistol
SA STATE TITLES EVENT INFORMATION

QLD State Titles (Tier 2)
Where: BISC, Belmont, QLD
When: 4 – 6 October
Discipline: Rifle
QLD STATE TITLES EVENT INFORMATION

WA State Titles (Tier 2)
Where: WA Gun Club, Whiteman, WA
When: 18 – 19 October
Discipline: Shotgun
WA STATE TITLES EVENT INFORMATION

Yackandandah Open (Tier 2)
Where: Yackandandah Pistol Club, Yackandandah, Victoria
When: 24 – 26 October
Discipline: Pistol
YACKANDANDAH EVENT INFORMATION

USEFUL INFORMATION…

2025 NATIONAL TEAM SELECTION CRITERIA

NATIONAL TEAM SELECTION LEADERBOARDS

ATHLETE AVERAGE PERFORMANCE SCORES

SHOOTING AUSTRALIA TV ON YOUTUBE

Don’t forget to subscribe to the Shooting Australia TV on YouTube where you will be able to re-watch domestic event coverage, hear from athletes – post competition, and more! Best of all, it is free!

SUBSCRIBE TO SHOOTING AUSTRALIA TV

As July comes to an end, we reflect on another month of international and domestic competition, exciting announcements and World Cup medal wins!

Let’s recap July and have a look at what’s coming up. Plus, as always, some useful information and resources!

JULY RECAP…

Golden Glory for Australia at the Lonato World Cup

The ISSF Shotgun World Cup was held in Lonato Del Garda, Italy, between the 4^th and 14^th of July. Australia was represented by a team of 15, including 6 Skeet and 9 Trap athletes.

The Australian Team continued its tradition of success at Lonato, securing 2 gold medals across the competition.

Laetisha Scanlan won the gold medal in the Women’s Trap competition, after finishing qualification in third place with a score of 120 out of 125 targets. She kept her momentum moving into the finals, claiming the top prize with a score of 45 out of 50 targets. Local athlete Silvana Maria Stanco claimed the silver medal with a score of 43, whilst individual neutral athlete Lada Denisova placed third with 34.

Scanlan also teamed up with Mitch Iles to claim the gold medal in the Trap Mixed Teams event. The pair qualified for the gold medal match with a combined score of 143 out of 150, before beating the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Champions Fatima Galvez and Alberto Fernandez of Spain with a final score of 45 out of 50 targets over Spain’s 41, to claim the gold.

Australia placed 2^nd overall on the World Cup medal tally, finishing just one silver medal behind team USA.

READ THE FULL ARTICLES HERE

LINK TO OUR WEBSITE FOR FULL AUS TEAM RESULTS FROM LONATO

Penny Smith Joins the Olympic Medallist Wall of Fame in Lonato

During the Lonato World Cup, Paris 2024 Olympic Bronze Medallist, Penny Smith joined the prestigious Wall of Olympic Medallists at the Trap Concaverde Shooting Range.

Smith became the fifth Australian Olympic medallist to be recognised on the wall, joining Catherine Skinner (Gold Women’s Trap Rio 2016), Deserie Baynes (Bronze Double Trap Atlanta 1996), Russell Mark (Gold Double Trap Atlanta 1996, Silver Double Trap Sydney 2000) and Michael Diamond (Gold Men’s Trap Atlanta, Gold Men’s Trap Sydney 2000).

READ THE FULL ARTICLE HERE

Penny Smith Celebrates One Year On From Her Olympic Bronze Medal Win

On 31^st July 2025, Paris 2024 Olympic bronze medallist, Penny Smith celebrated the one-year anniversary since her medal win.

To celebrate her success and reflect on the impact her medal win has had over the last 12 months, Shooting Australia sat down to chat with Penny.

WATCH THE INTERVIEW ON SHOOTING AUSTRALIA’S YOUTUBE PAGE

Moscow Olympians Recognised in a ‘Welcome Home’ to Mark 45-Years Since the 1980 Games

On Wednesday 30^th July, Federal Parliament in Canberra recognised the 1980 Australian Olympic Team, 45 years since the controversial Games. This Olympic Team defied intense public pressure to take part in the Moscow Games. The Prime Minister and Opposition Leader were part of the contingent to celebrate the 1980 Olympic Team as well as acknowledge those athletes who were denied the opportunity to compete.

Around 50 Moscow Olympians, including Rifle athlete Yvonne Hill who now at the age of 87, was the oldest athlete to travel to Canberra to partake in the recognition.  Yvonne was one of the only two Australian Shooting Athletes to compete in Moscow. Hill placed 11th overall in the 50m Rifle Prone Event (Open), and teammate, David Hollister (Deceased.) placed 15th.

Australian Olympic Committee President, Ian Chesterman said: “The parliamentary recognition will acknowledge the courage and resilience of the Olympians who faced intense public pressure not to compete, and the enduring hurt and pain many of them still feel to this day.”

Australian remains as one of only two countries to compete in every iteration of the Olympic Games.

READ MORE ON THE AOC WEBSITE

Shooting Australia Hosts its Inaugural Trans-Tasman Para Shooting Camp

This month, Shooting Australia, hosted its inaugural Trans-Tasman camp at the Brisbane International Shooting Centre. The camp brought together 15 para-athletes from Australia and New Zealand, with the goal of enhancing practical skills and fostering connections amongst international talent and national programs.

The camp was attended by 3 New Zealand and 12 Australian athletes, along with support staff and national coaches from the two largest national shooting sport programs in Oceania. The Australian attendees included current high-performance program athletes and national squad members, as well as talent transfer athletes, who have recently been introduced to target shooting sports and who have high-performance experience in other sports.

The camp also aligned with the BISC Open pistol and rifle competition, offering athletes access to a quality domestic competition. Additionally, this competition showcased the integration of the target shooting sports, demonstrating Shooting Australia’s continued efforts to increase the accessibility of domestic events for para-athletes, enabling men, women, able and para-athletes to compete alongside each other.

The Trans-Tasman camp was the first of an intended series of Paralympics Australia and Paralympics New Zealand endorsed events, which intend to increase the number and development of para shooting athletes in the Oceania region, ahead of the Brisbane 2032 Paralympic Games. Trans-Tasman camps will occur twice annually, alternating between Australia and New Zealand.

READ THE FULL ARTICLE HERE

Shooting Australia Announces National Team for ISSF Pistol/Rifle World Cup

This month Shooting Australia announced its National Team for the upcoming ISSF Pistol & Rifle World Cup in Ningbo, China.

The announcements saw 2 pistol and 3 rifle athletes selected to represent Australia between the 7^th and 15^th of September 2025.

ISSF NINGBO WORLD CUP EVENT INFOMRATION

Shooting Australia Celebrates the Launch of the Commonwealth Games Australia’s Legacy Leaves Program

Shooting Australia joined Commonwealth Games Australia in celebrating the launch of their Alumni Recognition Program – Legacy Leaves.

This program will honour all 3605 past Australian Commonwealth Games athletes by planting a tree for every Commonwealth Games appearance made by an Australian athlete.

Shooting Australia recognises its 150 Commonwealth Games Alumni, 96 of whom are Commonwealth Games medallists.

This cohort of 150 athletes have made a total of 267 Commonwealth Games appearances meaning that 267 trees will be planted in their recognition.

LEARN MORE ABOUT THE ALUMNI RECOGNITION PROGRAM

BISC Open Event Recap

The BISC Open was held between the 4^th and 6^th of July at the Brisbane International Shooting Centre and was the third, and final 2025 World Championships Selection Event for both Pistol and Rifle athletes.

Thank you to all competitors, officials, volunteers, Pistol Shooting Queensland, Queensland Target Sports, and the Brisbane International Shooting Centre for a great weekend of competition.

VIEW FULL BISC OPEN RESULTS – PISTOL

VIEW FULL BISC OPEN RESULTS – RIFLE

EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST INVITED – 2026 ENDORSED EVENTS

Shooting Australia is seeking expressions of interest from event hosts to be part of the 2026 Shooting Australia Domestic Endorsed Event series.

Shooting Australia will endorse a number of domestic events during 2026 across the ISSF and WSPS disciplines, encompassing Pistol, Rifle and Shotgun.

These endorsed events will be classified as:

• Tier 1: Endorsed Events – Benchmark Event Selection
• Tier 2: Endorsed Events – Performance

For more information on how the events will be used, which events can be considered for endorsement, the minimum event delivery requirements, and to submit an expression of interest, please click on the link below.

Expressions of interest close Monday 4^th August, 2025.

ENDORSED EVENTS EOI INFORMATION & REGISTRATION

FREE WEBINAR: PLANNING SAFE SPORTING EVENTS

Play by the Rules – making sport inclusive, safe and fair are hosting a FREE webinar on planning safe sporting events tailored to sports administrators at all levels.

Learn how to develop and implement a comprehensive safeguarding plan that covers every stage of your event – from preparation to post-event review.

This event will be hosted online, at 12:30pm AEST, Wednesday 6th of August 2025.

CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE AND REGISTER TO PARTICIPATE

WHATS COMING UP?

AUGUST DOMESTIC ENDORSED EVENTS

QLD State Titles – Pistol
Where: Brisbane International Shooting Centre, Belmont, QLD
When: 1 – 3 August
Discipline: Pistol

QLD STATE TITLES – PISTOL EVENT INFORMATION

MISC GP (Tier 2)
Where: Melbourne International Shooting Centre, Port Melbourne, VIC
When: 15 – 17 August
Discipline: Pistol / Rifle
Entries close: 1 August

MISC GP EVENT INFORMATION

Jean & Peter Wray Championships (Tier 1)
Where: Melbourne Gun Club, Yering, VIC
When: 22 – 24 August
Discipline: Shotgun
Selection Overlay: 3rd and final World Championships Selection Event
Entries close: 18 August

JEAN & PETER WRAY CHAMPIONSHIPS EVENT INFORMATION

WA State Titles (Tier 2)
Where: Cockburn Fremantle Pistol Club, Treeby, WA
When: 29 – 31 August
Discipline: Pistol
Entries close: 22 August

WA STATE TITLES – PISTOL EVENT INFORMATION

SEPTEMBER DOMESTIC ENDORSED EVENTS

Adelaide Cup (Tier 2)
Where: Wingfield Rifle Range, Wingfield, SA
When: 5 – 7 September
Discipline: Rifle
Entries close: 29 August

ADELAIDE CUP EVENT INFORMATION

SACTA State Titles (Tier 2)
Where: State Shooting Park, Buckland Park, SA
When: 27 – 28 September
Discipline: Shotgun
Entries close: TBC

SACTA STATE TITLES EVENT INFORMATION

USEFUL INFORMATION…

2025 NATIONAL TEAM SELECTION CRITERIA

NATIONAL TEAM SELECTION LEADERBOARDS

ATHLETE AVERAGE PERFORMANCE SCORES

SHOOTING AUSTRALIA TV ON YOUTUBE

Don’t forget to subscribe to the Shooting Australia TV on YouTube where you will be able to re-watch domestic event coverage, hear from athletes – post competition, and more! Best of all, it is free!

SUBSCRIBE TO SHOOTING AUSTRALIA TV

Overnight, Australia’s Laetisha Scanlan and Mitch Iles secured gold in the Trap Mixed Team event at the ISSF Shotgun World Cup in Lonato Del Garda, Italy.

In their first international appearance as a mixed team pairing, Scanlan and Iles finished qualification tied with three other teams on 143 out of 150 targets, forcing a shoot-off to decide who would advance to the gold medal match. The Australians faced two Spanish pairs and Great Britain’s Matthew Coward‑Holley & Ellie Seward before going head-to-head against the Tokyo 2020 Mixed Team Olympic Champions, Alberto Fernández and Fátima Gálvez in the gold medal match. Scanlan and Iles shot a combined score 45 out of 50 targets, over Spain’s 41 to clinch the gold, while Great Britain took the bronze over Spain’s Andres Garcia and Mar Molne Magrina.

After an epic end to qualification, with four teams tied on 143 and having to shoot off to secure their place in the gold medal match, Iles reflected that “It felt very good, that was our ultimate aim and we achieved it.”

The win capped off a remarkable Lonato campaign for Scanlan, who had secured the Women’s Trap individual gold just 24 hours earlier.

“This really has been a dream event for me,” Scanlan said. “I couldn’t have asked for a better performance in the individual and teams. I’m really happy Mitch and I walked away with gold this afternoon against the reigning Olympic champions.”

This medal continues a successful year for Iles, who has now earned three World Cup podiums in the mixed team event, following earlier successes of a gold and silver medal with teammate Penny Smith.

“Going into today’s final, my past results reinforced that I’m confident in my process and just to be confident in myself,” he said.

The 2025 Lonato World Cup featured over 500 athletes from 73 countries competing across Trap and Skeet disciplines, including 183 entries in Men’s Trap and 102 in Women’s Trap, highlighting the event’s world-class standard.

“Giovanni Pellielo winning gold in the individual [Men’s Trap] shows that you can still be more than competitive at the ripe old age of 55 against the best shooters in the world,” the team reflected. “It’s also impressive for a country like Australia, who do not have full-time professional shooters, to be competitive against the world. This is a testament to our grit and competitive nature.”

Other results from the Trap Mixed Team event:
Australia’s second mixed team pairing of James Willett and Penny Smith finished qualification with a combined score of 138, placing them middle of the pack in a field of 54 teams.

With two World Cup gold medals secured over successive days, the Australian Shotgun Team concludes its Lonato campaign with strong momentum as it looks ahead to the remainder of the 2025 season.

You can view all results from the Lonato World Cup via https://www.issf-sports.org/competitions/3272/results

For all media enquiries, please contact Jane Vella 0407 859 197 or jane@shootingaustralia.org

Plus, some useful information and resources!

JUNE RECAP…

LA 2028 PARA SHOOTING PROGRAM CONFIRMED

This month, the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) confirmed the sports and events for the LA 2028 Paralympic Games.

22 sports will be included in LA 2028 offering 552 medal events and quota places for a total of 4,400 athletes. The Para Shooting program will mirror what was delivered at the Paris 2024 Games and will include 13 events across pistol and rifle, with 3 male, 3 female and 7 mixed/open events. Possible new disciplines/events of Para Trap and Visually Impaired (VI – Rifle) have not been included on the program.

MEN’S EVENTS: 
Rifle R1 – 10m Air Rifle Standing – SH1, R7 – 50m Rifle 3 positions – SH1, Pistol P1 – 10m Air Pistol – SH1

WOMEN’S EVENTS: 
Rifle R2 – 10m Air Rifle Standing – SH1, R8 – 50m Rifle 3 positions – SH1, Pistol P2 – 10m Air Pistol – SH1

MIXED/OPEN EVENTS: Rifle R3 – 10m Air Rifle Prone – SH1, R4 – 10m Air Rifle Standing – SH2, R5 – 10m Air Rifle Prone – SH2, R6 – 50m Rifle Prone – SH1, R9 – 50m Rifle Prone – SH2, Pistol P3 – 25m Pistol – SH1, P4 – 50m Pistol – SH1

Of the IPC’s announcement about the LA 2028 Para Shooting program, Shooting Australia’s Chief Executive Officer, Adam Sachs, says, “We are glad to have confirmation of the events that will be contested at the LA2028 Paralympic Games, and a bit surprised that they don’t include Para Trap or VI. Shooting Australia will continue to invest in progressing the performances of its current Para athletes and at the same time, increase investment towards fast tracking the identification, development and performances of our next generation of Para Shooting athletes across the events that will be comprise the LA 2028 program.

“We are excited about the prospect of our current and future athletes establishing themselves as regular finalists and medallists in the lead up to the LA 2028 and Brisbane 2032 Paralympic Games.”  

READ THE FULL STORY

CHANGWON 2025 WSPS WORLD CUP

The World Shooting Para Sports 2025 World Cup was held in Changwon, South Korea, between the 28^th of May and 6^th of June.

Australia was represented at the World Cup by a team of 4 athletes, including, Scottie Brydon, Glen McMurtrie, Natalie Smith & Anton Zappelli, and was supported by Team Leader and Para Technical Support Lead, Catherine Berry as well as Coach, Ben Sandstrom.

Team Australia achieved outstanding results with Brydon, Smith and Zappelli claiming the gold medal in the R6 – Rifle 50m Prone Team event and Smith winning an individual silver medal in the R8 – Women’s 50m Rifle 3 Positions event. Across the World Cup the Australian team also achieved four finals appearances, 2 fourths place finishes, as well as an 8^th and a 10^th place finish. Australian, Alex Maranik was also selected to attend the WSPS Changwon World Cup, officiating as a Rifle Jury Member. 

Of the Australian Team’s 2025 international debut, and the first international competition following the Paris Paralympics, Catherine Berry highlighted, “It’s been very exciting to get back to into international competition post Paris 2024. The Team’s preparation prior to departure for Changwon was solid and we came here with the focus of making the most of the international competition environment.”

“I’m extremely proud of each Athletes’ performance and we’ve learnt a lot to take away and use in preparation for the next World Cup in Al Ain later this year. The results in Changwon have set us off to a great start.”

Upon returning to Australia, Catherine spoke about key priorities and focusses, explaining, “Moving forward, the athletes will continue to focus on training and making the most of the upcoming domestic event, A Trans-Tasman camp that is taking place in Brisbane in July. This will be a good place for us to extend our learnings and implement changes to make sure we continue our success in Al Ain.”

READ THE FULL STORY

MUNICH ISSF WORLD CUP

The ISSF World Cup Pistol and Rifle World Cup also ran between the 8^th and 15^th of June, in Munich Germany. Australia was represented by Jack Rossiter, who competed in the 50m Rifle 3 Position and 10m Air Rifle events.

The 2025 ISSF Munich World Cup brought together nearly 700 pistol and rifle athletes from 78 nations, making it one of the most competitive international events on the ISSF calendar.

Amongst a competitive field of 151 athletes in the Men’s 10m Air Rifle event, Rossiter finished qualification in second place, shooting a score of 634.2. Rossiter progressed to the finals, where he placed 8^th overall. Individual Neutral Athlete, Illia Marsov won the gold medal, with Jon-Hermann Hegg of Norway and Lihao Sheng of China finishing second and third respectively.

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SHOOTING AUSTRALIA CELEBRATES OLYMPIC DAY (23 JUNE 2025)

This month Shooting Australia joined the Australian Olympic Committee in celebrating Olympic Day for 2025.

Olympic Day, which took place on the 23rd of June, was an opportunity to recognise the talented athletes who have represented Australia at the Olympic Games, whilst additionally celebrating the values of friendship, respect and excellence that they inspire.

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SHOOTING AUSTRALIA ALIGNS CONSITUTION, WHILE SCOTT HOUSTON JOINS THE BOARD

On the 25th of June, Shooting Australia held a Special General Meeting to consider an amendment to its Constitution that will align it with the Australian Sports Commission’s (ASC) Sport Governance Standards. Shooting Australia is required to comply to these standards by the 30^th of June 2026 as a condition of its funding from the ASC.

The key amendments to the Constitution were voted upon by Shooting Australia’s Member Organisations and were approved unanimously. The key amendments included:

Director Composition

• Ensuring the Shooting Australia Board has a minimum of 40% appointed directors, resulting in a reduction in the number of elected directors from 5 to 4 and an increase in the number of appointed directors from 2 to 4.
• This will provide for a minimum Board size of 4 and up to 8 with which aligns with the ASC’s recommended optimal Board size of 7 or 8.

Gender Provisions

• The Shooting Australia Board demonstrating a strong and public commitment to progressing towards achieving diversity, equity and inclusion goals with no one gender accounting for more than 50% of the total number of directors.

SHOOTING AUSTRALIA CONSITUTION

In addition to these constitutional changes, Shooting Australia is pleased to announce the appointment of Scott Houston to the Board.

Adelaide based Scott, is a former professional table tennis athlete and an experienced senior executive in the sports industry. His CV includes executive roles with the International Table Tennis Federation – Oceania, Table Tennis Australia and the South Australian Cricket Association. Additionally, Scott has held Board and committee positions with Commonwealth Games Australia and the Olympic Sports Federation of Oceania, before joining Shooting Australia’s Nominations Committee as its Independent Chairperson in 2023.

READ THE FULL STORY HERE

SHOOTING AUSTRALIA ANNOUNCES TEAM FOR ISSF SHOTGUN WORLD CUP

This month Shooting Australia announced its National Team for the upcoming ISSF Shotgun World Cup in Lonato, Italy.

The announcement saw 15 athletes selected for the Shotgun World Cup, which will take place between the 4^th and 14^th of July.

Shooting Australia will be covering the ISSF Shotgun World Cup via our Facebook Page. 

SHOOTING AUSTRALIA FACEBOOK PAGE

For additional information see the link below.

ISSF SHOTGUN WORLD CUP EVENT INFORMATION

JUNE DOMESTIC EVENTS

QLD STATE TITLES – SHOTGUN

The QLD State Titles – Shotgun event was held between 13^th and 15^th of June at the Brisbane Gun Club. A full field of skeet and trap competitors contested the state title in some glorious Brisbane weather. This event was also the second of three 2025 World Championships Selection Events for shotgun.

Thank you to all competitors, officials and volunteers, The Queensland Clay Target Association and the Brisbane Gun Club for a smooth and successful weekend of competition.

VIEW FULL QLD STATE TITLES RESULTS – SKEET

VIEW FULL QLD STATE TITLES RESULTS – TRAP

SHOOTING AUSTRALIA TO HOST ITS INAUGURAL PARA TRANS-TASMAN CAMP

Between the 1st and 10th of July, Shooting Australia will host its inaugural Trans-Tasman Camp, bringing together current and developing high-performance  para shooting athletes from both Australia and New Zealand, with the goal of enhancing skills and developing connections amongst international talent and national programs.

The camp is also an important first step in increasing the depth of talent and competition in the Oceania region, ahead of the Brisbane 2032 Paralympic Games. Follow our Facebook page to keep up to date with the Trans-Tasman Camp activities:

SHOOTING AUSTRALIA FACEBOOK PAGE

WHAT IS COMING UP…

JULY INTERNATIONAL EVENTS

What:  ISSF World Cup

Where: Lonato del Garda, Italy

When: 4-14 July

ISSF SHOTGUN WORLD CUP – LONATO

AUGUST DOMESTIC ENDORSED EVENTS

What – BISC Open – Pistol/Rifle (Tier 1)

Where – Brisbane International Shooting Centre, Belmont QLD

When – 4-6 July

Discipline – Pistol / Rifle

Selection Overlay – Pistol & Rifle World Championships Selection Event #3

Late entries accepted until 1 July

BISC OPEN EVENT INFORMATION

JULY DOMESTIC ENDORSED EVENTS

What – QLD State Titles – Pistol (Tier 2)

Where – Brisbane International Shooting Centre, Belmont QLD

When – 1-3 August

Discipline – Pistol

QLD STATE TITLES – PISTOL EVENT INFORMATION

What – MISC GP – Pistol/Rifle (Tier 2)

Where – Melbourne International Shooting Centre, Port Melbourne, Victoria

When – 15-17 August

Discipline – Pistol/Rifle

MISC GP EVENT INFORMATION

What – Jean & Peter Wray Championships (Tier 1)

Where – Melbourne Gun Club

When – 22-24 August

Discipline – Shotgun

Selection Overlay – 3rd and final World Championships Selection Event

JEAN & PETER WRAY CHAMPIONSHIPS EVENT INFORMATION

What: WA State Titles (Tier 2)

Where: Cockburn Fremantle Pistol Club

When: 29-31 August

Discipline: Pistol

WA STATE TITLES EVENT INFORMATION

SPORT AUSTRALIA HALL OF FAME 2026 SCHOLARSHIP & MENTORING PROGRAM APPLICATION DEADLINE EXTENDED!

Applications for the Sport Australia Hall of Fame Scholarship & Mentoring Program will now close on the 6th of July 2025.

For more information and to apply, visit the link below.

2026 SCHOLARSHIP & MENTORING PROGRAM

SPORTS INTEGRITY AUSTRALIA UPCOMING WEBINARS

Over the coming months, Sport Integrity Australia will be hosting a range of useful webinar session for athletes, coaches, event officials and community members. 

To learn more about these webinars and sign-up please visit the link below:

SPORT INTEGRITY AUSTRALIA WEBINARS

USEFUL INFORMATION…

2025 NATIONAL TEAM SELECTION CRITERIA

NATIONAL TEAM SELECTION LEADERBOARDS

ATHLETE AVERAGE PERFORMANCE SCORES

SHOOTING AUSTRALIA TV ON YOUTUBE

Don’t forget to subscribe to the Shooting Australia TV on YouTube where you will be able to re-watch domestic event coverage, hear from athletes post competition, and more! Best of all, it is free!

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The key amendments to the Constitution were voted upon by Shooting Australia’s Member Organisations and were approved unanimously. The key amendments included:

Director Composition

• Ensuring the Shooting Australia Board has a minimum of 40% appointed directors, resulting in a reduction in the number of elected directors from 5 to 4 and an increase in the number of appointed directors from 2 to 4.
• This will provide for a minimum Board size of 4 and up to 8 with which aligns with the ASC’s recommended optimal Board size of 7 or 8.

Gender Provisions

• The Shooting Australia Board demonstrating a strong and public commitment to progressing towards achieving diversity, equity and inclusion goals with no one gender accounting for more than 50% of the total number of directors.

SHOOTING AUSTRALIA CONSTITUTION

In addition to these constitutional changes, Shooting Australia is pleased to announce the appointment of Scott Houston to the Board.

Adelaide based Scott, is a former professional table tennis athlete and an experienced senior executive in the sports industry. His CV includes executive roles with the International Table Tennis Federation – Oceania, Table Tennis Australia and the South Australian Cricket Association.

Additionally, Scott has held Board and committee positions with Commonwealth Games Australia and the Olympic Sports Federation of Oceania, before joining as Shooting Australia’s Nominations Committee as its Independent Chairperson in 2023.

Of his appointment Scott said “I’m excited to join Shooting Australia’s Board. I hope that I can bring an alternative view from the perspective of someone who has come from outside of the sport of shooting. I think it’s important to have that diversity on the Board.”

A call for Board nominations will take place leading into the Shooting Australia Annual General Meeting that will be held in November.

Over the weekend, Australian Rifle Athlete and three-time Olympian, Jack Rossiter, finished 6^th in the Men’s 10m Air Rifle event at the Grand Prix of Liberation in Pilsen, Czech Republic.

Competing in a field of 104 athletes from more than 20 countries, Rossiter finished qualification in 7^th place after shooting a score of 630.6.

Commenting on his qualification performance, Rossiter explained, “I am satisfied with the result of 630.6. I think that making the final in a big international competition is important to recognise as a success.”

“I believe that I made a few mistakes during qualification. It wasn’t my best performance and now I know that there are a few technical aspects that I need to work on over the next few weeks.”

Rossiter finished 6^th in the final with Slovakia’s Patrik Jány taking home the gold medal. Italy’s Danilo Sollazzo and India’s Paarth Makhija claimed silver and bronze respectively.

Commenting on his experience in the finals, Rossiter highlighted. “The finals started well. I had a strong first series, but I had some problems in my technique that came up in both qualification and the final. I think I know the solution now so I’m glad I will have that to work on.”

“The scores from this competition were the highest out of any international competition so far this year. That is the main reason why I’m satisfied with making the final, even though I know that there are improvements to be made.”

Reflecting on how this competition will help him in future competitions, Rossiter explained, “I believe this competition was great in terms of setting me up for the Munich World Cup. My goal is to improve upon my performance in Pilsen and I now know what I can change over the next month to improve technically.  Now I have to work to implement that in training and then in competition.”

Rossiter will be Australia’s sole representative at the ISSF World Cup in Munich, Germany next month.

SHOOTING AUSTRALIA LA 2028+ HIGH PERFORMANCE STRATEGY

As part of the implementation of its LA 2028+ Strategy, Shooting Australia will make a number of changes to its High Performance (HP) Program to better align resources and support with the development and performance requirements of current and future cycle athletes, coaches and teams.

From 2025, Shooting Australia will transition from four to two National Programs that will include a:

• Shotgun National Program that will identify and support Australia’s best senior and junior Shotgun athletes; and
• Precision National Program that will support Para and Able athletes across both Pistol and Rifle through a more integrated approach.

In 2025, Shooting Australia will invest more than $1M of the funding it receives from the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) in its Shotgun National Program. This program will support 24 National Squad athletes including both senior and junior across Trap and Skeet. 13 of these athletes have been categorised with the AIS.

SA CEO, Adam Sachs, said: “Australia has a proud history of Olympic medal success in Shotgun, including Penny Smith’s bronze medal at the Paris 2024 Games. The AIS and Shooting Australia are backing our Shotgun National Team to continue this tradition in LA 2028, and have prioritised the people, resources and opportunities that will be required to maximise the probability of our Games success.”

Shooting Australia’s investment in Australia’s best Shotgun athletes will be enhanced through the continuing engagement of world class sports science and performance support provided by the Victorian Institute of Sport (VIS). Shooting Australia and the VIS have signed a new four-year partnership agreement that will underpin the delivery of a Melbourne-based National Centre of Excellence (NCE) for Shotgun.

VIS CEO, Nicole Livingstone said: “We value the partnership we have with SA and are proud of the positive impact that the VIS’ people and expertise have had on the performances of Australia’s best Shotgun athletes, including at the Paris 2024 Olympics. We are excited about supporting these athletes and SA to achieve their medal ambitions through co-investment in a Shotgun NCE in the lead up to the LA 2028 Games.”

Shotgun’s National Program and NCE will be led by Program Manager, Adam Hosking, and Performance Coach, Renae Birgan. “The NCE will be a cornerstone of SA’s Shotgun National Program and will provide an elite performance environment that will prepare athletes for national and international competition and success. We will ensure that athletes are engaged with robust performance planning and the provision of high-quality coaching and performance support. These are critical ingredients for their continuing growth and will help our athletes unlock their full potential” said Adam Hosking.

APRIL RECAP…

SHOOTING AUSTRALIA LAUNCHES ITS LA 2028+ HIGH PERFORMANCE STRATEGIC PLAN

This month Shooting Australia’s Chief Executive Officer, Adam Sachs, announced the High Performance Strategy for the LA 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games and beyond.

Shooting Australia’s LA 2028+ High-Performance Strategy has been developed with significant input from key stakeholders from both within and outside Shooting, including the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS). The plan builds on the learnings from the Paris cycle and sets evidence-based performance targets that Shooting Australia will work towards achieving over the next four years.

The AIS’ confidence in Shooting Australia’s LA 2028+ Strategy is reflected in its decision to not only continue, but to increase the Federal Government’s investment in Shooting between now and the LA 2028 Games, which will create better opportunities and support for athletes to grow their performances and realise their Olympic/Paralympic dreams.

To read the CEO address and learn more about Shooting Australia’s LA 2028+ High Performance Strategy, read the full story on our website.

READ THE FULL STORY

SOUTH AMERICA ISSF WORLD CUP RECAP

Over the course of the last month, 8 Australian athletes have competed in back-to-back ISSF World Cups in Buenos Aires, Argentina and Lima, Peru.

The team, which consisted of one rifle athlete and 7 shotgun athletes, achieved outstanding results across both World Cup events, including two gold medals, one silver medal and seven finals appearances. This success marks an impressive start to Australia’s 2025 World Cup campaign.

Across both events, Penny Smith won three medals, including an individual gold medal in the Women’s Trap competition in Buenos Aires and two Trap Mixed Team Medals, with her teammate Mitch Iles. Smith and Iles took home silver in the Trap Mixed Team event at the Buenos Aires World Cup, before winning gold in the same event just two weeks later at the Lima World Cup.

Iles also made an individual finals appearance in Buenos Aires, in the Men’s Trap competition, where he finished 6^th.

Australian rifle athlete, Jack Rossiter, also progressed to the finals at the Buenos Aires World Cup, where he qualified third in the Men’s 10m Air Rifle competition after shooting a score of 633.4. Rossiter placed 6^th overall in the finals.

Kiara Dean progressed to her first senior World Cup final in the Women’s Trap competition in Peru, where she finished 6^th overall.

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SHOOTING AUSTRALIA APPOINTS SHOTGUN PROGRAM MANAGER

This month, Shooting Australia announced the appointment of Adam Hosking as the Shotgun Program Manager.

Hosking was appointed from a strong field of candidates through a robust selection process undertaken by a panel of senior management personnel from SA and the Australian and Victorian Institutes of Sport (AIS and VIS respectively).

Hosking has extensive experience working in high performance sporting environments as both a coach and administrator. He started and has developed his professional career in Swimming and has worked with athletes and programs in Australia and overseas. Most recently, Adam was the Manager of the VIS Archery Program.

Hosking will be based in Melbourne at the VIS and will work closely with Shotgun Performance Coach, Renae Birgan, to drive the development and success of Australia’s best Shotgun athletes and SA’s National Teams between now and the LA 2028 Olympic Games. 

ISSF ANNOUNCES SHOOTING SPORTS PROGRAM AND VENUES FOR THE LA 2028 OLYMPIC GAMES

In April, the International Shooting Sports Federation (ISSF) confirmed the events that will be included in the shooting sports program for the LA 2028 Olympic Games.

The program will consist of 15 events, including:

• 10m air rifle for men and women;
• 50m rifle 3 position for men and women;
• 10m air pistol for men and women;
• 25m rapid fire pistol for men;
• 25m pistol for women;
• Trap for men and women;
• Skeet for men and women;
• 10m air rifle mixed team;
• 10m air pistol mixed team; and
• Trap mixed team

Whilst the ISSF has confirmed that all qualification formats will remain unchanged from the Paris 2024 program, it was announced that the finals formats for some events will change. These changes include:

• An increase in the number of finalists in shotgun (trap and skeet) and 25m rapid fire from six to eight;
• The final for the 50m rifle 3 position event will feature the standing position only; and
• The omission of gold and bronze medal matches in mixed team events. In LA 2028, all four teams who progress from qualification to the finals will compete together in an elimination format.

The ISSF also confirmed that shooting will retain the same number of quota places (i.e. 340) at the LA 2028 Olympics as there were in the Paris 2024 Games. However, the process of allocating these quotas is currently being developed by the ISSF for endorsement by the IOC in the coming months.

In addition to the announcement of the shooting sports program for the 2028 Olympic Games, the ISSF has also confirmed the selected venues for shooting sports in LA.

The announcement confirms that shotgun events will be held at the world-famous LA Clays Shooting Sports Park in El Monte California, whilst pistol and rifle events will be held in a temporary indoor range at the Long Beach Convention Centre, in LA’s iconic Long Beach area.

The ISSF is optimistic that these venues will enable shooting sport athletes to get the true Olympic experience, thanks to their proximity to both the Olympic Village and other Olympic sports venues.

SHOOTING AUSTRALIA ANNOUNCES TEAMS FOR UPCOMING INTERNATIONAL COMPETITIONS

This month Shooting Australia announced its National Teams for upcoming international events in Cyprus, Germany and Korea.

ISSF World Cup Shotgun

The first of these team announcements saw 12 athletes selected for the upcoming ISSF Shotgun World Cup, which will take place in Nicosia, Cyprus, between the 3^rd and 12^th of May 2025.

ISSF Junior World Cup

Australian National Team selections for the ISSF Junior World Cup were also announced, with 12 junior athletes being selected to compete in Suhl, Germany between the 19^th and 27^th of May.

WSPS World Cup

The announcement of the national team that will be attending the WSPS World Cup was also made this month, with 4 Australian Para athletes set to take the stage, in Changwon, Korea, between the 28^th of May and the 6^th of June.

APRIL DOMESTIC EVENTS

2025 TRA NATIONALS

The 2025 TRA Nationals were held this month at the Wingfield Rifle Range in South Australia, between the 31^st of March and the 6^th of April.

The TRA Nationals was a critical competition for our rifle athletes, as it was the second (of three) 50m Prone selection event for the 2025 ISSF Pistol/Rifle World Championships.

VIEW FULL TRA NATIONALS EVENT RESULTS

2025 ISSF OPEN – PISTOL

The ISSF Open for Pistol was also held this month at the Whiteman Park International Pistol Club between the 25^th and 27^th.

VIEW FULL ISSF OPEN EVENT RESULTS

WHAT IS COMING UP…

MAY INTERNATIONAL EVENTS

What:  ISSF World Cup

Where: Nicosia, Cyprus

When: 3-12 MAY

ISSF NICOSIA WORLD CUP INFORMATION & RESULTS

What:  ISSF Junior World Cup

Where: Suhl, Germany

When: 19-27 MAY

ISSF JUNIOR WORLD CUP INFORMATION & RESULTS

What:  WSPS World Cup

Where: Changwon, Korea

When: 28 MAY-6 JUNE

WSPS WORLD CUP INFORMATION & RESULTS

Shooting Australia will be providing live coverage of all of the World Cups via the Shooting Australia Facebook page.

SHOOTING AUSTRALIA FACEBOOK PAGE

MAY DOMESTIC ENDORSED EVENTS

What – Vintage Open (Tier 2)

Where – Cessnock Pistol Club, Cessnock, NSW

When – 2-4 May

Discipline – Pistol

Selection Overlay – Nil (APS opportunity)

VINTAGE OPEN EVENT INFORMATION

What – Victorian State Titles – Shotgun (Tier 2)

Where – Echuca Clay Target Club, Echuca West, Victoria

When – 2-4 May

Discipline – Shotgun

Selection Overlay – Nil (APS opportunity)

VICTORIAN STATE TITLES (SHOTGUN) EVENT INFORMATION

What – Victorian State Titles – Rifle (Tier 2)

Where – Melbourne International Shooting Centre, Port Melbourne, Victoria

When – 2-4 May

Discipline – Rifle

Selection Overlay – Nil (APS opportunity)

VICTORIAN STATE TITLES (RIFLE) EVENT INFORMATION

What – WAGC WA Selection (Tier 2)

Where – Western Australia Gun Club, Whiteman, WA

When – 24-25 May

Discipline – Shotgun

Selection Overlay – Nil (APS opportunity)

WAGC WA SELECTION EVENT INFORMATION

JUNE DOMESTIC ENDORSED EVENTS

What: QLD State Titles (Tier 1)

Where: Brisbane Gun Club, Belmont, QLD

When: 12-15 June

Discipline: Shotgun

Selection Overlay: ISSF Shotgun World Championships – Second selection event

QLD STATE TITLES EVENT INFORMATION

SHOOTING AUSTRALIA ANNOUNCES PARA NATIONAL CLASSIFICATION DAYS FOR 2025

Registration for the Melbourne Para National Classification (May 1st) day has now closed. For Para athletes still looking to receive a national classification, Shooting Australia will be hosting its second and final classification day of 2025 in Brisbane on the 3rd of October.

See the flyer and link below to register.

PARA NATIONAL CLASSIFCATION DAY PAGE

ACADEMY COACHING COURSES

USEFUL INFORMATION…

2025 NATIONAL TEAM SELECTION CRITERIA

NATIONAL TEAM SELECTION LEADERBOARDS

ATHLETE AVERAGE PERFORMANCE SCORES

SHOOTING AUSTRALIA TV ON YOUTUBE

Don’t forget to subscribe to the Shooting Australia TV on YouTube where you will be able to re-watch domestic event coverage, hear from athletes post competition, and more! Best of all, it is free!

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