As September comes to an end, we reflect on another month of activity.
Let’s recap September and have a look at what’s coming up. Plus, as always, some useful information and resources!
This Month Shooting Australia and the broader Australian target shooting sports community was saddened to learn of the sudden passing of Chris Pitt.
Chris was a dedicated para pistol athlete and a valued member of Shooting Australia’s High-Performance Program for many years
Our thoughts continue to be extended to the Pitt family and all of Chris’ friends and teammates who always held him in high regard.
Chris’ funeral will be held on the 3rd of October at 10am. For more details, please visit the link below.
The ISSF Pistol / Rifle World Cup was held in Ningbo, China, between the 7th and 15th of September, marking the final pistol/ rifle world cup for the 2025 season.
The 2025 Ningbo World Cup brought together more than 330 athletes from over 40 different countries. Australia was represented at this world cup by a team of 5 athletes, including, Charlottle Bland, Olivia Cartwright and Jack Rossiter in rifle and Alison Heinrich and Ellie Rudder in pistol.
In the Men’s 10m Air Rifle Event, Jack Rossiter qualified 3rd overall, shooting a strong score of 633.4 to progress to the event final, eventually finishing 8th overall with a finals score of 122.9.
Rossiter’s finals appearance in Ningbo adds to what has already been one of the strongest seasons for the world ranked number 6, with three World Cup finals appearances, and a bronze medal at the ISSF Grand Prix in Ruse. Reflecting on his 10m Air performance, Rossiter said, “I’m very happy with my performance in the qualification. I tried to carry the momentum through to the final. I felt great in my preparation prior to the final but unfortunately, I couldn’t follow through.”
Reflecting on 2025 to date, Rossiter said, “I’m happy that I’ve managed to get myself into multiple finals so far this year. Making the final more regularly is a big step in my progression that I’m proud of. I feel like my skills have been improving and I’m hoping I can carry this feeling into the qualification stage in Cairo [World Championships] later this year.”
Australia was also represented in Ningbo by two officials. In her first overseas appointment, Helen Johnson filled the position of Pistol Jury, and experienced international official Alex Maranik took the role of Chairperson – Equipment Control. Officials play integral roles in ensuring fair competition and adherence to ISSF rules throughout competition. To read the full story and see the Australian team’s full results visit the link below:
This month, Shooting Australia joined the Australian Olympic Committee (AOC) in celebrating the 25th Anniversary of the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games.
Throughout these celebrations, Shooting Australia and the AOC honoured the athletes who competed at the games and relived the performances of our medal winning athletes.
Michael Diamond (Gold in Men’s Trap)
Russell Mark (Silver in Men’s Double Trap)
Annemarie Forder (Bronze in Women’s 10m Air Pistol)
To see more about the Sydney 2000 25th Anniversary celebrations and to learn more about the experiences of our shooting athletes, check out the Shooting Australia Facebook page at the link below.
Shooting Australia has recently updated its Constitution to align with the Australian Sports Commission’s (ASC) Sport Governance Standards. A key amendment includes the revision of Board composition to comprise four elected and up to four appointed directors.
In line with these updates, the Shooting Australia Nomination Committee, now chaired by Russell D’Costa, is responsible for identifying and recommending suitably qualified candidates for Board appointments, guided by the Board Skills Matrix, including Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) considerations.
Following a rigorous review and assessment process, including interviews and reference checks, the Nomination Committee has recommended Alex for appointment to the Shooting Australia Board. Alex brings a wealth of Board and corporate experience, positioning her strongly to contribute to the continued governance and strategic direction of Shooting Australia in the years ahead.
Throughout September Shooting Australia continued to support the Australian Sports Commission’s ‘Everyone has a place in sport’ initiative.
This program reminds us that shooting is a place where you can challenge yourself, make friends and share in the joy of sport, no matter your ability, appearance or experience.
For more information and to support the campaign, visit the Australia Sports Commission’s website at the link below.
AUSTRALIAN SPORTS COMMISSION WEBSITE
Shooting Australia congratulations Gleniss Lawrence on her appointment to the role of Jury Chairperson at the 2025 ISSF Shotgun World Championships that is scheduled to commence on the 8th of October in Athens, Greece.
As a member of the ISSF Shotgun Committee speaking about her appointment in Athens, Gleniss says, “I have been honoured once again by the ISSF to be Jury Chairperson at the ISSF World Championships Shotgun.”
Detailing what her role at the World Championships will entail, Gleniss says, “As Jury Chairperson, I will work closely with the appointed Technical Delegate. I will be responsible for advising, assisting and supervising the competition Officials and the conduct of the event. I must examine the shooting ranges and check the organisational arrangements and organisation of operating personnel, to ensure that they conform to ISSF Rules. Most importantly I ensure that no Athlete has an unfair advantage over another.”
For those considering a pathway in officiating, and with Australia hosting the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games, Gleniss encourages people to get involved. “Many Officials will be required for the Brisbane Olympics, particularly Referees. I encourage anyone who would like to consider being an ISSF Official. It is a great way to give back to the sport you love, whilst meeting an amazing amount of different people within Australia and Internationally.”
To keep up to date with all the action from the ISSF Shotgun World Championships, check out the Shooting Australia Facebook Page.
Coming up in October, our Australian Shotgun Team heads to Athens, Greece for the ISSF Shotgun World Championship, which is set to take place between the 8th and 19th of October.
To keep up to date with all the action and follow the Australia shotgun team live, follow the Australian Team Competition schedule below.
For full event coverage and results, check out the Shooting Australia Facebook Page
The WA State Titles – Pistol were held between the 29th and 31st of August at the Cockburn Freemantle Pistol Club in WA.
Check out the full results from the WA State Titles at the link below.
The Adelaide Cup – Rifle competition was also held this month between the 5th and 7th of September at the Wingfield Rifle Range in South Australia.
Check out the full results form the Adelaide Cup at the link below.
The SACTA State Titles – Shotgun were held between the 27th and 28th of September at the State Shooting Park in South Australia.
Check out the full results from the SA State Titles – Shotgun at the link below.
Over the next month, Sport Integrity Australia will be hosting free webinars for athletes, officials and sports community members.
The free upcoming webinars include:
Managing a Community Level Sport Complaint
This free webinar is perfect for club volunteers and local sport leaders. This session will help you respond fairly, consistently, and in a way that keeps your community safe and respectful
When: Tuesday / 7th October 2025 at 8:30pm AEDT
To learn more about this webinar and to register your interest, click the link below.
eSafety Commissioner: eSafety 101 for clubs
Poor conduct and abuse can occur in-person at sport. It can also happen online. This free 45-minute webinar is designed for community sport clubs to create a safer online environment.
When: Wednesday / 12th November 2025 at 1:15pm AEDT
To learn more about this webinar and to register your interest, click the link below.
Member Protection: Managing Sideline Behaviour
This webinar will equip club leaders and officials with practical strategies to manage sideline behaviour and uphold a safe, respectful sporting environment for all.
When: Wednesday / 3rd December 2025 at 12:30pm AEDT
To learn more about this webinar and to register your interest, click the link below.
Shooting Australia will be hosting its second and final National Classification Day of 2025 in Brisbane on the 6th of October.
This event is at capacity and is only available to participants who registered before the 26th of September.
Where: Brisbane International Shooting Centre
Address: Belmont Shooting Complex, 1485 Old Cleveland Road, Belmont, QLD
ISSF World Championships (Shotgun)
Where: Athens, Greece
When: 8-19 October
Discipline: Shotgun
ISSF WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP SHOTGUN EVENT INFORMATION
Al Ain 2025 WSPS World Cup
Where: Al Ain, UAE
When: 25 October – 5 November
Discipline: Para Pistol & Rifle
AL AIN 2025 WORLD CUP EVENT INFORMATION
NSW State Titles (Tier 2)
Where: Wagga Wagga City Pistol Club, East Wagga Wagga, NSW
When: 4 – 6 October
Discipline: Pistol
NSW STATE TITLES EVENT INFORMATION
SA State Titles (Tier 2)
Where: Berri Pistol Club, Monash, SA
When: 4 – 6 October
Discipline: Pistol
SA STATE TITLES EVENT INFORMATION
QLD State Titles (Tier 2)
Where: BISC, Belmont, QLD
When: 4 – 6 October
Discipline: Rifle
QLD STATE TITLES EVENT INFORMATION
WA State Titles (Tier 2)
Where: WA Gun Club, Whiteman, WA
When: 18 – 19 October
Discipline: Shotgun
WA STATE TITLES EVENT INFORMATION
Yackandandah Open (Tier 2)
Where: Yackandandah Pistol Club, Yackandandah, Victoria
When: 24 – 26 October
Discipline: Pistol
YACKANDANDAH EVENT INFORMATION
Don’t forget to subscribe to the Shooting Australia TV on YouTube where you will be able to re-watch domestic event coverage, hear from athletes – post competition, and more! Best of all, it is free!
