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Introduction

The Squad was formed in 1985 by a group of coaches and shooters to provide coaching and training opportunities in the international pistol shooting (ISSF) disciplines. Since Feb '98, when the use of cartridge pistols was banned for most of the UK, the Squad continued its activities with air pistols and added rifle shooting to its activities.The Squad is open to shooters, who want to train with a coach's guidance.  You may want to get into the National Squad, or reach a standard where you can represent your region. The Squad can help. Aims:
  • To provide coaching and training opportunities in ISSF rifle and pistol target shooting events, for those aspiring to the national squad, or regional representation.
  • To promote ISSF shooting within the region, and provide teams for inter-regional competitions
  • To provide a coaching service outside of the Squad. e.g., Pony Club Tetrathletes, Modern Pentathletes, Coaching Clinics and Workshops, Coaches' courses, and Range Officer courses.

Shooting disciplines

  • 10m: Pistol (precision and rapid) and Rifle
  • 25m: Sport Pistol, Standard Pistol, & Rapid Fire
  • 50m: Rifle, prone and 3 position and Pistol

 

Quality

The coaches are GBTSF qualified at Regional  level.  The Squad is affiliated to the NSRA and the coaches are members of Sports Coach UK.
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When and where?

Our 'home' for 10m shooting in the WMRSC, Wolverhampton. There are 10 training days per year for precision shooting.  For 25m and 50m shooting we have used use the MLAGB's Wedgnock ranges, a mile from Warwick and continually look for other venues. See our current programme.

Who is eligible?

 

You need to have your own equipment, or have access to some.  You should live within the Region, as defined by Sport England. Click for map. If you live outside the Region, then as long as there is no similar squad in your region (NSRA has details), we welcome your application. We want to hear from shooters who are prepared to work to achieve their goals.  Young and junior (U21) shooters are especially welcome.

 
   

Costs

From 1 Jan 2009

Membership

Senior

Junior*
Full**
£70/yr
£35/yr
Associate
£15/yr + £7/session
£7.50/yr + £3.50/session
Casual
£10/session
£5/session
* U21 on 31 Dec, or full-time education. ** Covers all 10m activities, others at cost