As September draws to a close, we look back on a busy month across Australian shooting, with athletes competing internationally, the final Tier 1 event of the 2026 Shooting Australia Domestic Endorsed Event Series, and the announcement of the hosting of the Sydney 2027 WSPS World Cup.
Let’s recap September, look ahead to what’s coming up and share the latest information and resources from across our sport.
Sydney will welcome the shooting Para sport elite back to Australia in May next year when it stages the Sydney 2027 World Shooting Para Sport (WSPS) World Cup, a direct quota allocation event for the Los Angeles 2028 Paralympic Games.
The World Cup will take place from 12 to 22 May 2027 at the Sydney International Shooting Centre, the world-class venue purpose-built for the Sydney 2000 Olympic and Paralympic Games and host of the 2019 WSPS World Championships.
It will be the first WSPS World Cup held in Oceania in more than a decade, following the last edition hosted in Sydney in 2015. Shooting Australia will serve as the Local Organising Committee (LOC).
Follow the link below to read the full article.
See the Sydney 2027 WSPS World Cup event page via the link below:
SYDNEY 202 WSPS WORLD CUP EVENTS PAGE
More information about the qualification regulations for LA28 and the shooting Para sport event calendar can be found via the link:
SThe 2026 World Shooting Para Sport (WSPS) World Championships were held at the Changwon International Shooting Range in South Korea from 7 to 16 September.
This year’s WSPS World Championships, one of the largest in recent history, welcomed 324 of the world’s best Para shooting athletes from 53 different countries, for six days of fierce international competition. The intensity at this year’s competition was also heightened by the fact that this event offered athletes their first opportunities to claim LA 2028 Paralympic Games quota spots.
Australia was represented at the 2026 WSPS World Championships by three Rifle athletes; Scottie Brydon, Natalie Smith and Anton Zappelli, as well as Para Trap athlete, Nigel Young. The team was supported by Shooting Australia’s Precision Program Manager and Para Lead, Catherine Berry, Para Development Coach, Elise Collier and Team Physio, Ben Frick.
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SThe 2026 V. Masped Shooting Cup was held in Budapest, Hungary from 15 to 19 September. The competition was contested by athletes from 15 countries, including Australia, represented by Jack Rossiter in the Men’s 10m Air Rifle and Men’s 50m Rifle 3 Positions events.
In the 10m Air Rifle Men’s qualification, Jack shot a score of 623.4 and finished ranked 13th. The cut off score to make the 8 person final was 625.8.
In the 50m Rifle 3 Positions Men’s qualification, Jack shot 594 to finish as top qualifier, breaking the Australian National record in the process. Jack progressed through to the final where he finished in 6th position.
This competition provided valuable preparation for Jack ahead of his participation in the ISSF World Cup in Cairo, Egypt, in October.
For full event results from the V. Mapsed Shooting Cup, see the link below:
V. MASPED SHOOTING CUP EVENT RESULTS
Shooting Australia congratulates Vince Lizzi, who represented Australia as an International Referee at the September ISSF Junior World Cup Shotgun held in Porpetto, Italy. Vince was also selected to referee the Trap Mixed Team Junior Final during the competition.
“I have to say that apart from the nerves, I felt confident in my ability to perform my role as referee. Experience is the best training, using the correct methods.
I feel now after completing this event, I have had affirmation that what we do in Australia is excellent, and my preparation was good. Being in front at the finals gave me a sense that ‘I can do anything’ now. Always nervous, but confident.”
Twelve athletes have been selected in accordance with the selection criteria to compete in the 2026 ISSF World Championships – Doha, Qatar (1 – 14 November).
Keep up to date with our latest team announcements on the Shooting Australia webpage via the link below:
VIEW THE FULL TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT HERE
Libby Kosmala Para Futures Cup
Where: Australian Institute of Sport (AIS), ACT
When: 2-5 October
The inaugural Libby Kosmala Para Futures Cup will be held at the Australian Institute of Sport in Canberra from 2–5 October, bringing together emerging Para athletes from every state and territory to compete across 12 sports as four combined teams.
Named in honour of Australian shooting and Paralympic great Libby Kosmala OAM, the event will provide valuable multi-sport competition experience and support the development of Australia’s future Paralympians. Shooting Australia is proud to support the event and the recognition of Libby’s extraordinary legacy.
LIBBY KOSMALA PARA FUTURES CUP EVENT INFO
The 2026 NSW Clay Target Association ISSF Shotgun State Titles were held at the Sydney International Shooting Centre from 11–13 September.
Trap and Skeet athletes came together for three days of competition, with the State Titles also marking the final Tier 1 event of the 2026 Shooting Australia Domestic Endorsed Event Series, and the final National Team Selection competition for the 2026 ISSF World Championships.
Full results from the event below:
The 2026 South Australian ISSF Shotgun State Titles were held at the State Shooting Park across two days from 26-27 September. Athletes came together for a full weekend of Trap and Skeet competition, with open finals contested across both events.
Full results from the event below.
Where: Cairo, EGY
When: 8-16 October
Discipline: Rifle/Pistol/
ISSF WORLD CUP EVENT INFO
SARPA State Titles (Tier 2)
Where: Noarlunga City Pistol Club, SA
When: 2-5 October
Discipline: Pistol
Entry Closing Date: 13 September
SARPA STATE TITLES EVENT INFO
NSW State Titles (Tier 2)
Where: Cessnock Pistol Club, NSW
When: 3-5 October
Discipline: Pistol
Entry Closing Date: 11 September
NSW STATE TITLES EVENT INFO
Queensland State Titles (Tier 2)
Where: Brisbane International Shooting Centre, QLD
When: 3-5 October
Discipline: Rifle
Entry Closing Date: TBC
QLD STATE TITLES EVENT INFO
WA ISSF State Championships (Tier 2)
Where: WA Gun Club, WA
When: 24-25 October
Discipline: Shotgun
Entry Closing Date: TBC
WA ISSF STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS EVENT INFO
Mildura GP (Tier 2)
Where: Mildura Clay Target Club, VIC
When: 9-11 October
Discipline: Shotgun
MILDURA GP EVENT INFO
Nominations are now open for the 2026 ASC Sport Volunteer of the Year Award, recognising the volunteers whose time, knowledge and commitment help sport thrive in communities across Australia.
Across shooting, volunteers contribute in many ways—from coaching and officiating to club administration, team management and event delivery. If you know someone who has made an outstanding contribution over the past 12 months, submit a via the link below by Sunday 18 October.
Finalists will be announced on Monday 23 November, with the winner announced on Saturday 5 December to coincide with International Volunteer Day.
Find more information via the link below:
2026 SPORT VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR AWARD INFO
ISSF Academy has an online D Course beginning on 11 January 2027 and an online C Course beginning on 1 February 2027 for Pistol, Rifle and Shotgun. You can find out more details and register for these courses via the ISSF Academy website at the link below.
Sport Integrity Australia & eSafety are continuing to host free educational webinars around safety and integrity in sports, with some upcoming webinars below.
When: Wednesday, October 14, 11:30am – 12:10pm AEDT
To learn more about this webinar and to register your interest, click the link below.
When: Available now
Supporting Officials in Practice takes approximately 2-3 hours to complete and can be undertaken at your own pace.
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
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
A range of Shooting Australia apparel is available through the online shop. Items from the 2023 OSF Oceania Championships are also currently on sale, with sizes and stock available while supplies last.
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!
