Information for the Upcoming ACTA ISSF National Championships

If you are heading to Echuca this weekend to attend the ACTA ISSF Nationals as a competitor, spectator or volunteer, there is some important information that you have an obligation to familiarise yourself with.

 

COVID SAFE GUIDELINES

The event will be compliant with the Victorian Clay Target Associations Community Sport and Recreation CovidSafe Plan that can be found here.

To summarise the key components:

MANDATORY DOUBLE VACCINATION

  • All attendees (competitors, staff, officials, volunteers, spectators) must have received their double vaccination and be able to provide proof of this (or provide proof of an exemption)
  • Anyone purchasing tokens for practice will be asked to provide their vaccination certificate (digital is preferred)
  • Before collecting their athlete competition bib, all competitors must show their vaccination certificate

QR CODE CHECK IN

  • Daily QR Code check in is required

IF YOU BECOME UNWELL OR TEST POSITIVE DURING THE EVENT

  • Please ensure you immediately notify one of the designated COVID Marshalls

Adam Sachs (Shooting Australia) 0417 785 115
Jeff Bell (VCTA) 0481 954 627
Colin Kneebone (ACTA) 0409 660 561

  • Isolate as required in your accommodation
  • Seek medical advice when/if required
  • The COVID Marshall will assist you with identifying and notifying your close contacts and working through the next steps
  • The COVID Marshall, in conjunction with event organisers, will make any necessary announcements to the event population and activate any required contingencies
  • If you have access to a Rapid Antigen Test (RAT) it is strongly recommended you include this as part of your travel kit as a ‘just in case’

ENSURE PHYSICAL DISTANCING

  • Try to limit congregating in large groups
  • Try to limit any indoor activities including congregating in the clubrooms
  • Maintain a distance of at least 1.5m with other individuals
  • Limit physical contact including handshaking
  • Consider outdoor dining options, in small groups, for evening meals

WEAR A FACE MASK

Anyone over the age of 8 must wear a face mask when indoors and when unable to maintain physical distancing

  • This includes when entering the clubrooms to make a purchase to the canteen
  • Face masks may be removed when seated inside the clubrooms eating or drinking, but it is recommended you make your purchase and move outside to consume

PRACTICE GOOD HYGIENE

  • Limit the sharing of any personal equipment
  • Utilise the hand washing facilities and sanitiser that is available
  • Remember to sneeze or cough into your elbow

ENTRIES

Entries close Wednesday 12th January. No late entries will be accepted

Click here to enter

OFFICIALS

  • TD – Gleniss Lawrence
  • Range Officer – Lynne Curtis
  • Event Administration – Colin Kneebone

SKEET PROGRAM

Thursday 13th January – PET from 12pm

Friday 14th January – 9am start
Commonwealth Title Day 1

Saturday 15th January – 9am start Commonwealth Title Day 2 including Finals

Sunday 16th January – 9am start
National Title Day 1

Monday 17th January – 9am start
National Title Day 2 including Finals

Squad lists and the qualifying and finals schedule will be displayed on the event noticeboard. Squads and scores will be visible on MyClubsMyScores.

TRAP PROGRAM

Friday 14th January – PET from 9am

Saturday 15th January – 9am start
Commonwealth Title Day 1

Sunday 16th January – 9am start
Commonwealth Title Day 2 including Finals

Monday 17th January – 9am start
National Title Day 1

Tuesday 18th January – 9am start
National Title Day 2 including Finals

Squad lists and the qualifying and finals schedule will be displayed on the event noticeboard. Squads and scores will be visible on MyClubsMyScores.

ATHLETE MEETINGS

Athletes are strongly recommended to attend one of the Athlete Meetings:

  • Thursday 13th January 5pm – Skeet
  • Friday 14th January 5pm – Trap

These will be held outside the clubrooms underneath the verandah area and will cover:

  • Competition format including new finals format
  • Endorsed events for 2022
  • 2022 National Team selection criteria

Gleniss Lawrence (Event TD) and Richard Sammon (National Coach) will be available to answer any questions you may have.

ATHLETE BIBS

These will be available for collection underneath the verandah area outside the clubrooms from 8am on Friday. You must collect your own bib as proof of double vaccination must also be provided.

PRACTICE

Practice will be available from 12pm on Thursday (Skeet and Trap) and 9am on Friday (Trap only). Tokens can be purchased from the office at $10 per round, and proof of double vaccination will be required at the time of purchase.

CANTEEN

Drinks will be available for purchase on Thursday via an ‘honesty payment system’. The canteen will be available for breakfast and lunch from Friday until Tuesday.

EVENT COVERAGE

Scores can be followed on MyClubsMyScores.

Finals will be live streamed on the Shooting Australia Facebook Page.

The winning athlete will be interviewed straight after each final.

Follow the Shooting Australia Facebook Page for daily updates, photo galleries and interviews.

GOOD LUCK AND THANK YOU

Best of luck to everyone competing and a big thank you to the event organisers who have been working tirelessly in preparation to ensure the quality delivery of the 2022 ACTA ISSF Nationals.

Shooting Australia