Open Championships

In conjunction with British Shooting Target Sprint

Sunday 26 April 2026
Yate Outdoor Centre, Broad Lane, BS37 7LB

1. Closing Date
   Entries will close at midnight on 22.04.26. Later entries at discretion of organiser.
   You will receive Pre-Race Information, Start Lists and an updated Timetable after the closing date, in advance of the competition
2. Entry Fees
   Payable during Registration – on the day – using card/electronic payments only (no cash)
   a. Individual athlete – £20 for first event, £5 for subsequent events
   b. Mixed Team (Pair) member – £5
3. Rules
   The competition will be conducted according to the current British Shooting Target Sprint Rules 2026 and ISSF Rules for ISSF Target Sprint Competition, Version 2025, with local variations as required.
4. Age Categories (as at 31.12.26):
   a. YOUTH aged 11 to 15 years
   b. JUNIOR aged 16 to 21 years
   c. MEN/WOMEN aged 22 to 44 years
   d. MASTERS 45 and over*
   Minimum age 11 on day of competition. *Masters only highlighted in results.
5. Heats and Finals:
   For this competition, all events will be in the form of Finals and the TOTAL aggregate time recorded over the two events only will determine the final result. However, only the FIRST time will be used in the BS Rankings. Depending on the number of entries, categories may be combined. Where categories are combined, times will be split for medals and results.
6. Mixed Team (Pair) competition:
   Open age category, using 35mm targets only. Entries on the day allowed.
   Start – woman running, shooting
   Changeover – man running, shooting
   Changeover – woman running, shooting
   Changeover – man running, shooting, running – Finish
   If the number of entries requires more than one heat, times only will decide result
7. Equipment
   Rifles are available to borrow from the organisers, if required. Own rifles to comply with ISSF Rule 11.4 – 11.5.2.4. Compressed air cylinders with Air Arms adaptors will be provided. You will need to supply adaptors for other make rifle cylinders.

PROVISIONAL TIMETABLE

Time	Category	Event
10:30	Registration Opens
10:30	Range opens for free practice
11:45	Range closes for free practice
11:45	Registration Closes
12:00	Grand Prix (35mm) Female (all classes)*	Race 1
12:20	Grand Prix (35mm) Male (all classes)*	Race 1
13:00	Novice Event (49.5mm) (all classes)**	Final
14:10	Grand Prix (35mm) Female (all classes)*	Race 2
14:30	Grand Prix (35mm) Male (all classes)*	Race 2
15:30	Mixed Teams (Pairs)	Final
16:00	Medal presentation ceremony