“The start of this year has been incredibly busy, and in delivering the activities and events designed to support our athletes, coaches and officials, we’ve had to navigate a range of challenges—both directly and indirectly—including bushfires in Victoria, changes to firearms legislation, conflict in the Middle East and rising travel costs.
On behalf of Shooting Australia, I thank the wider community for its contribution to the sport and its continuing support of our athletes, coaches, officials and events across all levels of participation.
As Easter approaches, it offers a valuable opportunity to pause, spend time with family and friends, and return refreshed as we continue to move forward together. Enjoy a well-deserved break and stay safe.”
As March comes to a close, we reflect on another month full of national competitions and activity.
Let’s recap March and have a look at what’s coming up. Plus, as always, some useful information and resources.
The TRSA State Championships were held between the 6th and 8th of March in Wingfield, South Australia.
Congratulations to all athletes and competitors and a big thank you to the event officials and volunteers who contributed to the delivery of this competition. You can see the full results from the TRSA State Championships event on the Shooting Australia website at the link below.
TRSA STATE CHAMPIONSIHPS RESULTS
The VAPA State Titles were held between the 6th and 9th of March.
This competition brought together senior and junior athletes from around the country to compete for State Title recognition at the Melbourne International Shooting Centre.
You can see the full VAPA ISSF State Titles results on the Shooting Australia website via the link below.
VAPA ISSF STATE TITLES RESULTS
The 2026 ACTA ISSF Skeet Nationals were also held in March, and for the first time at the ACTA National Grounds in Wagga Wagga, New South Wales.
This competition was also a selection opportunity for both junior and senior athletes looking to compete internationally. For senior athletes this was a selection opportunity for 2026 World Cup teams, and for junior athletes, this was two out of three selection events for the Junior World Championships, which are scheduled to take place in Suhl, Germany in June. You can see the full 2026 ACTA ISSF Skeet Nationals results on the Shooting Australia website via the link below. A photo gallery is also available on the Shooting Australia Facebook page
2026 ACTA ISSF SKEET NATIONALS RESULTS
We closed out March with BISC Cup 1 (26th – 30th) at the Brisbane International Shooting Centre in Queensland.
This event brought together both pistol and rifle athletes from around the nation for four days of competition.
BISC Cup 1 was also events 3 and 4 for junior athletes vying for selection to the 2026 Junior World Championships in Suhl, Germany in June.
You can see the full BISC Cup 1 results on the Shooting Australia website via the link below. A photo gallery is also available on the Shooting Australia Facebook page.
Sport Integrity Australia (SIA) provides resources and education to the Australian sports community to ensure that everyone can access and enjoy sports safely and fairly.
As a part of their Community Outreach and Education Program, SIA hosted an installation at the March BISC Cup 1 event. This was the first time that SIA has been present in the domestic event space in this capacity and provded a useful opportunity for the community to ask questions and source information.
Further education opportunities will be offered throughout the year.
To learn more about Sport Integrity Australia and to access free educational resources, visit their website via the link below.
Event officials and volunteers were also recognised for their years of service to the sport.
The Officials recognised with ISSF Officiating Longevity Awards included:
Congratulations to our awards winners for their incredible achievements and service to the sport.
ISSF World Cup Pistol/Rifle – Spain
Where: Granada, Spain
When: 5-13 April
Discipline: Pistol/Rifle
ISSF GRANADA WORLD CUP EVENT INFORMATION
To keep up to date with all the action from the ISSF World Cup Spain, follow the Australian Team competition schedule below.
ISSF World Cup Shotgun – Kazakhstan
Where: Almaty, Kazakhstan
When: 2-11 May
Discipline: Shotgun
ISSF TANGIER WORLD CUP EVENT INFORMATION
TRA Nationals (Tier 2)
Where: Melbourne International Shooting Centre, VIC
When: 15-19 April
Discipline: Rifle
TRA NATIONALS EVENT INFO
Vintage Open (Tier 2)
Where: Cessnock Pistol Club, NSW
When: 1-3 May
Discipline: Pistol
VINTAGE OPEN EVENT INFO
WA State Titles (Tier 2)
Where: Whiteman Park, Perth
When: 2-3 May
Discipline: Pistol
WA STATE TITLES EVENT INFO
TRV State Championships (Tier 2)
Where: Brisbane International Shooting Centre, QLD
When: 16-17 May
Discipline: Rifle
TRV STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS EVENT INFO
TPA Nationals (Tier 2)
Where: Brisbane International Shooting Centre, QLD
When: 17-23 May
Discipline: Pistol
TPA NATIONALS EVENT INFO
VIC State Titles (Tier 1)
Where: Melbourne Gun Club, VIC
When: 22-24 May
Discipline: Shotgun
Selection Overlay: Junior World Championships Selection Event #3 & World Championships Selection Event #1
VIS STATE TITLES EVENT INFO
POSITION:
Events Manager
POSITION PURPOSE:
The Event Manager collaborates with internal teams and external stakeholders to deliver events, develop partnerships, and drive funding and commercial opportunities.
With the lead-up to the LA 2028 Games and a home Brisbane 2032 Games, this role offers opportunities to expand into international event hosting in Australia.
The Event Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating, and delivering Shooting Australia’s national events program, including domestic endorsed events.
Working within the Sport Development, Events and Communication team, the role supports high-quality event delivery aligned with the High Performance program and LA2028+ Strategy, contributing to the growth of Olympic and Paralympic target shooting.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Manage and deliver Shooting Australia’s Domestic Endorsed Events program, including stakeholder coordination, venue management, and risk oversight. Lead the planning and delivery of international competitions, including the WSPS World Cup – Sydney (March 2027) and the Oceania Championships (November 2027), as well as the development of future event bids.
APPLICATIONS CLOSING DATE:
HOW TO APPLY:
For additional information and to apply for the role of Events Manager, please follow the link below to the Sports People applications page.
The National Team Selection Criteria and Selection Leaderboards can be found on the Shooting Australia website or via the link below!
TEAM SELECTION CRITERIA & LEADERBOARDS
eSafety and Play by the Rules are continuing to host free educational webinars around safety and integrity in sports.
Upcoming webinars include:
This session is for community sport leaders and volunteers who want tips to create safer online spaces and learn how to respond to online abuse.
When: Thursday 14th May, 12.30pm-1.15pm AEDT
To learn more about this webinar and to register your interest, click the link below.
This session is for athletes, coaches, officials and others in sport who want to set up safer personal social media accounts and learn strategies to respond to online abuse.
When: Tuesday 26th May, 1.00pm-1.45pm AEDT
To learn more about this webinar and to register your interest, click the link below.
Whether you’re a coach, administrator, educator, parent, or athlete, this webinar will help you champion integrity with practical steps you can apply immediately.
Webinar Objectives
To learn more about this webinar and to register your interest, click the link below.
ISSF Academy educational courses for coaches are back in 2026!
Check out the link below to see what’s coming up and to register for courses on the ISSF Academy website at the link below.
The Australian Sports Commission has developed courses and resources for both coaches and officials, covering the essentials to help you succeed in your role as well as masterclasses for those who want to boost their skills and make sport more enjoyable for the athletes you support.
You can find the resources and more on the Play by the Rules website or via the links below:
OFFICIATING COURSES & RESOURCES
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!
