The inaugural NRAA National Precision Service Rifle (PSR) championships were held last weekend in Canberra, with competitors attending from ACT, Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria. A challenging course of fire saw competitors fire different matches at distances back to 500yds. Competitors also formed teams of two with their partner, alternating to spot shots and call wind changes. Next year’s event is planned to move to Victoria, so further details will be advised in due course.
Big congratulations to NSWRA member Noah Bradford who is one of only 32 sportspeople from around Australia to be selected for the 2025 Sport Australia Hall of Fame (SAHOF) Scholarship and Mentoring program. Noah, who is a biathlon member of NSWRA, has received a Tier 2 scholarship and receives a $5k sporting grant plus support from SAHOF over the next...
The 2024 NRAA AGM is being held on Sunday 27th October at 1pm. Nominations for Director are being sought from individuals with experience as Board directors and/or executive roles in companies/organisations, to continue developing the governance of NRAA and progressing the updating of the Strategic Plan. Core skill in the following would be highly...
2024 Australia Match Rifle & Long Range Championships were held at the Lower Light Rifle Range in South Australia during last week. There were some tough windy conditions causing challenges for shooters and coaches making the 2 convertible sighters, where they were part of the matches in the Teams competitions, very much appreciated! Teams from NSW,...
More information on Bisley can be found here: 'How To' Guide for New Shooters at Bisley (nraa.com.au) TO NOMINATE FOR CAPTAIN - CLICK HERE TO NOMINATE FOR MANAGER, COACH AND SHOOTER POSITIONS - CLICK HERE
TR Team to Imperial Meet at Bisley, UK. The 2024 TR team to Bisley consisted of 12 shooters and it was most please o see a new cap in Shane Bland, and a returned cap of Kim O'Loghlen (47 years since he last shot at Bisley). The team was smaller than usual, due to the 2024 TR World Championships only being held a few months earlier in March 2024 in South...
With the growth of additional disciplines combined with the increasing frequency of national championships and teams matches, plus the increasing number of international matches on the calendar, the NRAA is seeking to appoint a Competitions and Sport Development Manager. The role is a key role for NRAA to lead and manage the wide range of competitions held...
Barrel Purchase – Assistance to U25 Athletes Nominating for Australia Match The NRAA Board has agreed to support the Australian Under 25 TR team for the 2026 Australia Match by pre-purchasing a number of team barrels. These can: Be purchased by team members with instalment payments over time Final payment will be required...
U25 Australia Match Team – Selection Trials – March 2025 Trials for the Under 25 Australia Match are to be held in March 2025. Click here for information on assistance with purchasing a new rifle barrel. To encourage Under 25 members to nominate and to avoid the cost of travel and accommodation to Brisbane, the trials will be held on a State...
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