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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!
The programme and entry process for the 2025-26 Winter Rifle Postal events are now live. Click here to find out more…
The Scottish Long Range Match Play Championship for smallbore rifle (aka the ‘Freuchie’) was held over 28 and 29 June during the recent Haig meeting. This knock out style event sees shooters competing in groups of 3 or 4 over 1 card at 100yards to reach the next round. Click here to find out the results for the 2025 Freuchie!
British Shooting has launched the second year of its Masterclass Coaching Camps - expert-led coaching events designed to strengthen marksmanship fundamentals and prepare athletes for high-performance pathways in air rifle. Find out more about where, when and who can apply…
In 2007, the Scottish Smallbore Rifle Association launched a Hall of Fame, with an initial induction of ten members taking place that year. Since then it has been in abeyance, but this year has seen the first new inductions. Read on to see who has been recognised in 2025…
The Scottish teams shot their part of this annual competition, against the North Island New Zealand Team, at Balerno & Currie on Saturday 22nd March and in the evening celebrated the 50th time the Match had been held…
It is with immense sadness that we inform you of the passing of Ian Shirra-Gibb, who peacefully passed away on Monday 24 March at home.
The Final of this year’s Speedway Competition took place on Sunday 2nd March. From an initial thirty-three entrants (30 in Class A/B, just 3 in Class C/D) which was the largest number for several years, sixteen competitors attended the finals following a very high standard of shooting in qualification
British Shooting have now confirmed the athletes to be selected to their programmes for the year and STS are delighted to confirm that Scots feature highlight across all programmes