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Grand Prix 3 : 10m Air Pistol Winter Grand Prix Series 2019-20

  • Callander Target Sports Club 11 Camp Pl Scotland, FK17 8DF United Kingdom (map)

Grand Prix 3 : 10m Air Pistol Series 2019-20

This event is sponsored by RUAG. Winning shooters receive an award of ammunition

This event is sponsored by RUAG. Winning shooters receive an award of ammunition

STS 10m Air Pistol Winter Grand Prix Series 2019-20


RWS - Sponsor of the STS 10m Air Pistol Grand Prix Series 

Programme
A series of five 10m Air Pistol events run on electronic targets. The competition is run in 4 classes and comprises of 60 competition shots to be fired in 75 minutes. This is preceded by a 15 minute setup period and a 15 minute preparation and sighting period.

Competition Dates
The Grand Prix Series will be shot on the following dates in 2019-20

Grand Prix Date Venue
Air GP1 12 October 2019 Roseisle Village Hall Forres
Air GP2 9 November 2019 Denwood
Air GP3 7 December 2019 Callander
Air GP4 12 January 2020 Carlisle
Air GP5 9 February 2020 Glenrothes

 

 




Event Rules
The Grand Prix will be run as far as possible under ISSF rules with equipment control advice available at each event. Equipment control rules may be waived in the lower classes at the discretion of the event organiser. The Range Jury will consist of any three people from the local organising committee and/or the STS Pistol AMG.

ISSF Rules and the latest amendments may be downloaded free from www.issf-sports.org. A reference copy will be available for competitors.

Extra Shoot
Subject to entry and range capacity the extra shoot is an optional additional 60 shot match. The winner of the "Extra Shoot" shall be the competitor achieving the highest percentage increase in score from their Competition One score and shall receive a return of their entry fee for the extra shoot competition.

Final
Depending on range capacity and entry, the leading competitors after the qualifying match will shoot in an ISSF style final which may include both Junior and Senior male and female competitors. The winner will be the competitor with the highest match score in the final.

Points
Points for the Grand Prix series will be awarded per the following table based on the competitor's position in the final. If the range does not have capacity to run an 8 lane final the competitors who would have qualified for an 8 lane final will be awarded points based on their qualification ranking.

If a competitor who qualifies for the final does not compete in the final, then the competitor will not be awarded any points.

Position Points
1st 12
2nd 9
3rd 7
4th 5
5th 4
6th 3
7th 2
8th 1

  

Prizes
For each competition the following prizes will be awarded in each class;

  • Junior Competitors         Medals will be awarded to the top 3 competitors at each Grand Prix
  • Senior Competitors         Points will be awarded as shown above and the top 3 competitors overall will be awarded medals at the close of the final event of the series

Our Sponsors
Thanks to RWS for their sponsorship of these events.

Timetable

Event Athletes to the Line Preparation & Sighting Match Start Match Finish
Relay 1 09.30 09.45 10.00
11.15
Relay 2 11.30
11.45
12.00
13.15
Relay 3 13.30
13.45
14.00
15.15
Relay 4 15.30
15.45
16.00
17.15
GP FINAL Reporting Time – 17.30 18.00
18.30


Classification

Classification  A Class B Class C Class D Class
Integer Average 545 and over 533 to 544
500 to 532
Under 500

Any competitor may be reclassified at the discretion of the Organisers.

Doping Control
Scottish Target Shooting follows the doping regulations adopted by British Shooting, developed with UKAD. As such, the testing for banned substances may be carried out at any time. Please declare any medication at check-in before shooting.

Closing Dates and Wait List
The closing date for entries is the Tuesday before the event date. If an event is full, please select the waiting list and provide us with your availability and you will be placed on a wait list and contacted only if a place becomes available.

Refunds
Cancellations made after the closing date of the event (i.e. the Tuesday prior to the meeting) will not be entitled to a refund except in exceptional circumstances and at the discretion of the STS Office.

Reception
On arrival at the range please report to the organiser to take up your booking. Please arrange to be on the range in plenty of time to avoid missing your allocated squad as, depending on entry and range space, re-squadding may not be possible.

Novices
Novices are very welcome at these events. While competing against some of the best shots in the country, this is a chance to enjoy the experience of competitive shooting, chat to a wide range of shooters, and, most of all, have some fun.  If you would like to compete but are a little unsure or have some questions, please email events@scottishtargetshooting.co.uk.

Entry Prices

Competition
STS Members
STS Non-Member
Air GP Entry per Relay £12.50 £16.00

Become a Member of Scottish Target Shooting (STS)
The STS member discount for events and competitions is available to all membership categories.
 
Essential membership is only £10 (Adults) and £5 (Juniors & Full Time Students). You can find out more about joining STS here : www.scottishtargetshooting.co.uk/membership.
(Please Note : STS Membership is not restricted to shooters living in Scotland.)