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2025 BC Provincial Air Gun Championships

  • 12 Sep 2025
  • 6:00 PM
  • 14 Sep 2025
  • 3:00 PM
  • Canadian National Shooting Training Centre
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General Information


Venue & Facilities

The competition will be held at the Canadian National Shooting Training Centre, located at: Unit 3, 5850 Byrne Road, Burnaby, BC, Canada

  • Equipped with 20 SIUS Electronic Targets

  • Wheelchair accessible

  • Ample free parking available on site

Match Start Times

  • The start times listed on the schedule refer to the time of the first SCORING shot, per ISSF Rule 6.11.1.1

  • Preparation and Sighting Time begins 15 minutes prior to the published start time

Rules

  • Current Shooting Federation of Canada (SFC) and International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) rules will apply

  • It is the responsibility of all participants to be familiar with these rules

  • The Organizing Committee reserves the right to modify the schedule or procedures based on conditions

Eligibility

  • Valid BCTSA membership or membership in your respective provincial shooting organization is required

  • Out-of-province athletes are welcome and may participate in finals

  • Only BC residents with valid BCTSA membership are eligible to be titled BC Provincial Champion

Equipment Control

  • All equipment must comply with current ISSF specifications

  • Equipment will be inspected during designated control periods and may be re-checked during competition

Protests & Scoring Challenges

  • Scoring challenge fee: $5.00

  • Protests will be handled by the Jury. The Jury’s decisions are final

Events & Courses of Fire

All events take place at 10 meters (standing position unless noted):

  • Air Rifle – Men / Junior Men: 2 × 60 shots

  • Air Rifle – Women / Junior Women: 2 × 60 shots

  • Air Pistol – Men / Junior Men: 2 × 60 shots

  • Air Pistol – Women / Junior Women: 2 × 60 shots

  • Adaptive Shooting (SH1/SH2): 2 × 60 shots

Note: Juniors wishing to be eligible for Class awards or Finals must pay the adult entry fee

Finals

  • Finals will be conducted according to ISSF 2024 rules

  • Top 8 Men and Women (Air Rifle and Air Pistol) shooters, including Juniors who paid full fees, will be invited to the Finals

  • BC Provincial Champions will be determined based on Final results

  • Only BC residents with valid BCTSA membership are eligible for these titles

Awards

Awards will be presented in the following categories:

  • Junior Awards

  • Classification Awards (MA, EX, SS, MM, TE)

  • Open Event Awards

Award Allocation by Entries per Class:

  • 1–2 entries: 1 award

  • 3–4 entries: 2 awards

  • 5+ entries: 3 awards

⚠️ Winners of Championship awards in non-Olympic events are not eligible for Class awards in those events

Classifications & Categories

  • All athletes must register according to their official SFC classification

  • Proof of classification must be presented at check-in

  • NRA/USA Shooting classifications are not accepted

  • Shooters without a current classification will compete as Temporary Expert (TE)

  • Falsifying classification may result in disqualification without refund

Age Categories

  • Sub Junior (SJ): Until December 31 of the year they turn 16

  • Intermediate Junior (IJ): From January 1 of the year following their 16th birthday, until December 31 of the year they turn 21

  • Veteran (VT): Must be 55 or older on the first day of competition

    • Veterans may use older equipment (if no longer active competitors), but scopes are not allowed

Abbreviations

  • MA = Master

  • EX = Expert

  • SS = Sharpshooter

  • MM = Marksman

  • TE = Temporary Expert

  • SJ = Sub Junior

  • IJ = Intermediate Junior

  • VT = Veteran

  • SH1 / SH2 = Adaptive classifications (IPC)

Fees

  • Adult ISSF Events (Air Pistol / Air Rifle): $100.00

  • Junior ISSF Events: $85.00

Match Schedule

Friday, September 12

  • 16:00 to 17:45 Registration, Equipment Control, and Practice (upon range readiness)

  • Relay 1 - 18:00 to 19:15 

Saturday, September 13

  • Relay 2 – 08:30 to 09:45

  • Relay 3 – 10:30 to 11:45

  • Relay 4 – 13:30 to 14:45

  • Relay 5 – 15:30 to 16:45

  • Relay 6 – 17:30 to 18:45

Sunday, September 14

  • Relay 7 – 08:30 to 09:45

  • Relay 8 – 10:30 to 11:45 

  • Final – Air Rifle Men & Women: 12:130 to 13:30

  • Final – Air Pistol Men & Women: 14:15 to 15:15

  • Tear down immediately after the final

  • Awards Ceremony follows tear down

    • You or your representative must be present to receive awards

Code of Conduct & Safety Rules

All participants, coaches, and spectators must follow the competition code of conduct and range safety protocols.

General Behavior

  • Show respect to range staff, officials, volunteers, and fellow competitors

  • Disruptive or unsportsmanlike conduct will not be tolerated

Range Safety

  • All air guns must be unloaded and open when not on the firing line

  • Only handle firearms at designated locations or under RO instruction

  • No dry firing or aiming outside of your firing point

  • Always point firearms downrange

  • Shooters must not leave the firing point with a pressurized or loaded gun

Additional Notes

  • Loud noise is allowed, but must not interfere with safety or scoring

  • No flash photography near the firing line

  • Spectators must remain behind designated lines

  • Smoking and vaping are prohibited inside the venue

Waiver & Consent

By signing and paying the entry fee, I authorize the BC Target Sports Association and its affiliates to:

  • Collect and use my personal information for match operations

  • Publish participant lists, scores, and photographs in media and newsletters

  • Use my date of birth to determine competition category

  • I waive the right to inspect or approve final materials

Contact Information

Match Director: Alan Zhao
Phone: (778) 892-0528
Email: vp@bctsa.bc.ca


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