Shooting
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Shooting is a historic sport that combines skill, technique, balance and accuracy. Top shooters with a disability often compete alongside able-bodied shooters.
There are many disciplines of shooting, such as rifle, pistol and clay shooting, as well as air rifle and air pistol shooting, both of which are Paralympic sports.
Shooting as a sport, is conducted in an extremely safe manner with qualified and experienced officials to control proceedings. Sporting Wheelies and Disabled Association facilitates opportunities for athletes with physical disabilities for all levels of competition through generic shooting bodies and clubs.
Competitions / Programs
The Association encourages members to join their local shooting club to gain access to equipment, coaching, and competitive opportunities. Sporting Wheelies and Disbabled Association can assist with contacts for local clubs in your area.
State Level Competitions
State Championship events are available through able-bodied clubs.
National Level Competitions
National Shooting Championships for the Disabled - held annually over Easter holidays. National Clay Target Championships for the Disabled - held annually over the Easter holidays. Australia Cup shoots (three held annually) which include rifle, pistol, and clay-target events.
International Level Competitions
ISSF World Cup events held throughout each year at different locations FESPIC Games Paralympic games every four years World Championships every four years European Championships Classes of Athletes Shooting for people with disabilities caters for a diverse group, including athletes in wheelchairs, with cerebral palsy, amputees and other mobility disorders.
Shooting classification is divided into three main classes: SH1: Pistol and Rifle competitors that do not require a shooting stand. SH2: Rifle competitors who have no ability to support the weight of the firearm with their arms and therefore require a shooting stand. SH3: Rifle competitors with visual impairment.
Seasons
All year round.
Coaching
Coaching is available through existing shooting clubs, and contacts of the Sporting Wheelies and Disabled Association.
Training Venues / Times
Contact your local club for training times.
Equipment Required
Most shooting clubs have equipment that can be used on the grounds. A hire fee plus cost for ammunition may be charged.
Athletes moving on to high levels of competition may need to purchase their own equipment.
Cost
Competitors are encouraged to join their local shooting clubs - prices vary.
For competition, shooters will need to join Sporting Wheelies and Disabled Association.
Competitors will be required to have a Shooter's License as issued by Queensland Police.
Links
Queensland Amateur Pistol Shooting Association
Queensland Clay Target Association
Sporting Shooters Association of Australia
Australian International Shooting Ltd
Combined Clay Target Clubs Information and Results
Last updated 18/05/10