Consultation closed
The draft Pathway Framework consultation has now closed. Feedback from the survey and consultation webinar is being brought together for review.
SCOTTISH TARGET SHOOTING
The Pathway
One pathway. Different journeys.
Scottish Target Shooting is developing a new Pathway Framework to make it clearer how people can enter shooting, develop their skills and involvement and, where appropriate, pursue performance ambitions.
The Framework will provide a connected structure across participation, development and performance while recognising that people enter the sport in different ways, follow different routes and have different ambitions.
Consultation Closed
Pathway Framework Consultation
Thank you to everyone who contributed feedback through the consultation survey and webinar. Feedback is now being reviewed and an updated STS Pathway Framework will be published in due course.
Applications Closed
Pathway Coordinator Recruitment
Applications for the STS Pathway Coordinator role have now closed. Thank you to everyone who applied. The recruitment process is currently underway.
What happens next?
Consultation and delivery preparation will run alongside one another. Feedback will shape the final Framework, while confirmed Pathway Investment allows STS to begin recruitment and programme preparation during the consultation period.
One pathway, different journeys
The draft Framework proposes one connected whole-sport structure across Scottish shooting. It will provide a common reference point for future policy, investment and delivery while allowing different disciplines to have different programmes, selection systems and routes into GB or international competition.
The Pathway is not intended to be a single linear ladder. People may enter at different points, access more than one environment at the same time, change disciplines, pause and return, or step away from formal performance provision while remaining involved in shooting.
First Experience and Participation
Trying the sport, enjoying regular participation and building basic skills.
Early Development
Building foundations, confidence and effective training habits in a more structured environment.
Performance Pathway
Training purposefully, setting goals, competing domestically and developing independence.
Transition to International Stage
Representing Scotland or GB, competing internationally and adapting to higher demands.
High Performance
Performing consistently under pressure and pursuing medals at the highest relevant level.
These stages describe environments, not five universal grades of athlete.
People may move directly into national provision where they meet the
relevant criteria, access more than one environment at once, or pause
and return at a later point.
What exists now — and what is still developing?
Different parts of the Pathway are currently at different stages of development. The Framework describes the connected system STS is working towards; it does not suggest that every element already exists across every discipline or part of Scotland.
Stages 1–2
Participation and early development
Much of Stage 1 already exists through clubs and other environments offering introductory or regular participation opportunities.
Stage 2 provision is less consistent. Structured development activity exists in some places, but Regional Development Groups and equivalent opportunities are not yet available across Scotland.
Stage 2 is therefore not a prerequisite for progression. People may move directly from a strong club, school, university or other environment into nationally recognised provision where they meet the relevant criteria.
Stages 3–4
National pathway provision
At Stage 3, new sportscotland Pathway Investment allows STS to establish a more consistent Development Programme for Olympic and Paralympic events.
The STS Performance Programme provides the formal Home Nation performance environment at Stage 4, supporting athletes as they prepare for and transition towards international competition.
Stage 5
High performance
Stage 5 sits within the relevant GB and international high-performance structures. The routes into and through these environments differ between disciplines and events.