STS now takes applications for the Performance Programme all year round but those wanting to be considered for 2025-26 need to apply by 31 August! The full selection policy can be found on the ‘Getting Selected’ page on the STS website along with the online application form for hopeful athletes. Also check out our ‘Selection FAQs’ for information. The application window closes just before midnight on 31st August so get your application in!

Despite 2025 not being a year with extra major team matches, the number and quality of the international competitors was very high. There were strong teams from the USA, Canada, Kenya, Australia, Jersey and Guernsey and individuals from South Africa, the West Indies, Germany, New Zealand and Japan. There were a few notable Scottish performances. Read the full article on the STS website…

Scotland, England, Wales, Ireland and international teams competed for ‘The Mackinnon Challenge Cup’ on Saturday 26 July, during the Imperial Meeting at the Bisley National Shooting Centre. Teams of 12 firers, main coach & 3 target coaches, 3 plotters, adjutant and captain, the Mackinnon Match is the combined score over 900x and 1000x, with a maximum score of 1200pts and 240 vs

This year only Scotland and England competed against the UKAF for ‘The Northamptonshire Cup’ and NRA Gold Medals on Friday 25 July, during the Imperial Meeting at the Bisley National Shooting Centre. Teams of 12 firers, main coach & 3 target coaches, 3 plotters, adjutant and captain, the UKAF Match is the combined score over three distances, 300x, 500x and 600x, with a maximum score of 1800pts and 360 vs.

On 24 July at Bisley, the Scottish Universities Fullbore team claimed a brilliant victory in the annual Universities National match, overcoming England by 6-points and 9-Vs. This marks the first win for Scotland in several years, ending England’s run of successes.

Scotland, England, Wales and Ireland competed for ‘The National Challenge Trophy’ on Thursday 24 July, during the Imperial Meeting at the Bisley National Shooting Centre. Teams of 20 firers, main coach & 5 target coaches, 5 plotters, adjutant and captain, The National is the combined score over three distances, 300x, 500x and 600x, with a maximum score of 2100pts and 420 vs.

The 2025 Scottish Open was held at the gorgeous Jubilee Range, Blair Atholl from Friday 13th June to Sunday 15th June.  Read the full report

This annual weekend event in mid May, organised by the RAF TR Club, took place on 17-18 May and consists of training sessions in the mornings, the National Match (normally a team of 20 firers, coaches and plotters shooting at 300x, 500x and 600x) on the Saturday afternoon and the Mackinnon Match (normally a team of 12 firers, coaches and plotters shooting at 900x and 1000x) on Sunday afternoon.

STS would like to advise about the closure of the STS Office from 18 December until 6 January for the festive season. We also want to notify that STS is moving to new premises and request the cessation of all post until details of our new location is confirmed. Find out more…