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Conditions of Entry - National Sporting Clays Championships
CONDITIONS OF ENTRY - NATIONAL SPORTING CLAYS CHAMPIONSHIPS
- Any shooter wanting to compete at the Sporting Clays Nationals must be a registered member of the ACTA for the current financial year that the championships are being held or a member of another ICTSF affiliate.
- Proof of association membership must be shown. In the event of any shooter not being able to produce his/her Handicap Card, a duplicate shall be issued for the duration of the National Championships. This card will then be forwarded to the Club Secretary to enable scores shot to be recorded. Note: A $20 fee will be charged for the issue of any duplicate Handicap Card.
- Every shooter is to provide their current and previous Record Card when requested by the State or National Handicapper at State and National Championships.
- Squads of 5 shooters to shoot 100 targets in four rounds of 25.
- The Organising Committee will decide the order of shooting.
- Skeet or Trap targets will be thrown, as well as mini, midi battue, rockett rabbit or flash or any other sporting clay target approved by the Association. Target type for any stand will be at the discretion of the shoot official, but shall number five (5) in total.
- Shooters will be squadded as per ACTA rules and regulations and any interpretation of this will be the responsibility of the Tournament Director.
- Each shooter is to take enough cartridges to shoot at 25 targets.
- Shooters who fail to appear in time for their squad may be re-squadded towards the end of the event, but this is not guaranteed and non-participation is a possibility.
- Should a shooter being late for his squad then elect to withdraw from the event he may not be eligible for any refund of nominations paid.
- All shooters must sign the score sheet after each 25 targets. Once a shooter has signed his score sheet he has accepted his score and grade. Any score sheet not carrying the shooters signature will be credited with the lowest score recorded.
- Any competitor will be called upon to referee and/or score throughout the period of competition. The persons’ designated to referee and score must fulfill their obligation to do so. Failure to either referee or score may incur a penalty of the LOSS OF ONE TARGET.
- Shooters will be drawn from each day’s last round squads to referee and score the first round of the following day, being ready to officiate at the advertised starting time. Shooters who fail to fulfil their responsibility may be penalised one target. While replacement referee and scorers are permissible,the penalty of a loss of one target for their failing to officiate shall be made against the officially designated person.
- Any unauthorised shooter interfering with or attempting to interfere with the trap may be penalised FIVE (5) TARGETS.
- All disputes must be in writing together with $20 deposit, which is refundable subject to the appeal being upheld.
- All disputes and deposits must be lodged with the Tournament Director, who shall arrange a hearing with the appointed jury.
- Any eligible competitor paying nominations is entitled to receive awards in the Open section, Womens, Juniors or Veterans section, however the overall winner cannot take any grade prize.
- A minimum of three persons must compete in any Grade or Section, including High Gun before sashes, medals trophies and/or cash are awarded, irrespective of nomination paid.
- Nominations will be by pre-nomination, and only if nominations do not reach the maximum entry of 120 will nominations be taken on the day. Nomination if taken on the day of the event will incur a extra fee of $10.00. Nominations will close daily at 10 .00am.
- Any interpretation of the program and conditions of entry will be the responsibility of attending members of the Executive Committee, whose decision shall be final.
- An acceptable standard of dress is required for all competitors, Tournament Director to adjudicate.
- Reduced Nominations: These shall apply to juniors and second family members, they being wives and husbands entering into the same event whose nomination must be lodged at the same time as a family member paying full nomination fees. Shooters paying reduced noms are eligible for Open as well as section prizes.
- All Competitors must comply with Firearms Licensing Laws in their State of residence and in the State hosting the National Championships.
- Competitors to be eligible for A.C.T.A. team selection must be fully paid up members of the A.C.T.A. and Australian citizens prior to the competition.
- Upon application to the A.C.T.A office, refunds less a $5.00 administration fee will be available. Refunds will not be available for competitors not complying with these conditions of entry.
- Free junior nominations, open to any junior who has not competed in a national event of any discipline & only by pre-nomination. Claim for this concession must be made at time of nominating & will not be refunded retrospectively. Late nominations will not be eligible for this concession.
- Shooters must have at least 200 targets recorded on their Record Card to establishing a grade prior to entering State and National Championships.
- The setting of targets will be conducted by the Tournament Director and the trap mechanic prior to the start of the event daily. No further adjustments will be made to traps without the authorization from the Tournament Director of Shoot Marshal.
Events Calendar
2026 ACTA NATIONAL CARNIVAL - WAGGA WAGGA
2026 ACTA NATIONAL SHOOT CALENDAR
| COMPETITION | DATES | DISCIPLINE | LOCATION |
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| 2026 ACTA ISSF Championship | 7th to 11th January 2026 | TRAP | Echuca - VIC |
| 2026 ACTA ISSF Championship | 15th to 19th March 2026 | SKEET | ACTA National Ground - Wagga Wagga NSW |
| 2026 ACTA National Skeet Championships | 8th to 14th March 2026 | SKEET | ACTA National Ground - Wagga Wagga NSW |
| 2026 ACTA National Trap Championships | 12th to 19th April 2026 | TRAP | ACTA National Ground - Wagga Wagga NSW |
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| 13th to 18 October | COMPAK SPORTING | ACTA National Ground - Wagga Wagga, NSW | |
What is the ACTA Academy
What is the ACTA Academy all about?
The ACTA Junior Coaching Program fosters junior development through involvement with Club coaching clinics, Zone, State and National Coaching camps and Coach Development and accreditation.
The ACTA Academy is a key component of the ACTA Junior Coaching Program. The ACTA Academy is aimed at providing a structured program for approximately 12-15 elite juniors to enhance their shooting skills, educate them in various key aspects of being an elite athlete and provide 1 on 1 coaching, monitoring and mentoring so that they can be well on their way to achieving their goals.
The ACTA Academy is a structured program that is coordinated by the ACTA National Coaching Director (NCD), and will utilise expertise from the Shooting Australia clay target coach and other guest coaches and specialists. The Program will tie in with various high performance Academies and Institutes.
The ACTA Academy will have group elements but will also be tailored to the needs of the individual. Each athlete will develop in conjunction with the NCD and their own coach or mentor a specific training program for them.
The structured ACTA Academy program will cover: technical skill enhancement, use of training technologies, equipment testing & checks, musculoskeletal testing, strength and conditioning, sports psychology, nutrition, time management, dealing with the media, sponsorship, drugs in sport awareness, goal setting etc.
The athletes will be asked to attend specific ACTA Academy camps, the National and State Camps for their Discipline, the ISSF Youth Nationals along with other specific International, National and State competitions.
There is funding available for the ACTA Academy for attendance at targeted camps and competitions.
There will be 1 on 1 coaching with the NCD and guest coaches along with regular updates and monitoring from the NDC. Personal coaches will be invited to some camps and will be offered opportunities to further develop their own coaching skills and qualifications. A mentoring program for athletes and their coaches will be established.
What benefits are there for me to be part of the ACTA Academy?
The ACTA Academy athletes will have access to some of the very best coaching available, will be assisted in developing an individual training program to further their development, be educated in key aspects of becoming an elite athlete, have access to sports psychology and musculoskeletal testing and strength and conditioning. There will also be funding provided for targeted camps and competitions.
I already have a coach and a program – why should I be involved?
Hopefully your coach and yourself can see the benefits in gaining further knowledge and receiving positive input into your program and reinforcing key points. There is also the benefits of funding for targeted camps and competitions. It has been proven that athletes who are introduced to academies and programs at the beginning of their sporting careers are more likely to fully utilise and gain advantage from elite academies further into their career.
What if I am not selected for the ACTA Academy - will I get coaching from the ACTA at all?
The ACTA and the NCD are committed to making coaching available for all junior shooters at varying skill levels through coaching from local Club coaching clinics, to Zone, State and National Camps. The information that you provide in your application will allow the NCD to better plan and prepare for your inclusion at these camps and clinics. The NCD will also provide feedback to your application on aspects of your shooting that you may need to improve on or gain more experience in and the NCD will also provide you with options and suggestions for going about doing this.
What will be in the ACTA Academy athlete agreement?
The ACTA Academy Athlete Agreement will be forwarded to those athletes selected for the ACTA Academy. The number of athletes selected may be up to 15 however there may be less than 12 selected.
The ACTA Academy athlete agreement will outline some key behaviours and commitments that the ACTA and NCD expect of you. The Agreement is two way and the NCD will also outline and agree to their commitment towards you.
When will the first ACTA Academy camp be?
The ACTA Academy athletes will be asked to participate in a three day camp at Cecil Park CTC in February or March where goal setting, pre-shot routine and planning will be the focus along with technical and mental shooting skills.
Suzy Balogh
National Coaching Director – National Coach
Australian Clay Target Association
0419815878
