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Shooting Competitions...
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Revised 25 Oct 06
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Competitions
Competition shooting is the natural progression on from the Marksmanship Scheme. Rather than just working towards their own badges, cadets
move on to shoot for their team, the Squadron or in some cases Thames Valley Wing. Marksmanship is a very individual sport, but winning teams are
those which foster a spirit of teamwork. In contrast to the Marksmanship Scheme, individual scores are only important in relation to the team's score. This is an extra challenge
which potential team members must be able to conquer. However it is always nice for a team to have the best individual score trophy for
a competition in addition to the competition trophy!
Competitions are available for all types of shooting with all of the rifles. 2499 competes in several small bore competitions with both the
No8 rifle and also precision Anschuetz and BSA target rifles. In 2004 we qualified for the second round of the Battle of Britain Challenge Cup
for the first time in many years.
The ATC has a full-bore target rifle for use by cadets, the L81A2 Cadet Target Rifle. The rifle was introduced into Thames Valley Wing during
2005 and the first target rifle competition was run in January 2006 after poor weather in December 2005. 2499 Squadron were proud to win this
competition and became the first recepient of the Hank Austin Memorial Trophy. The team also won the first and second place best Male Shot and the best Female Shot.
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In the interim, Thames Valley Wing had been using the L98A1 for target rifle shooting, as well as its normal usage for the marksmanship
scheme. The Squadron full-bore team used the L98A1 to win the Thames Valley Wing Annual Competition in 2003 and 2004. In 2004 we also won the best individual male and female competitions.
Both years were "a close run thing" and 2005 promised to be no different, but 2499 was up for the challenge.
The 2005 competition saw the first award of the Hank Austin Memorial Trophy. 2499 was lucky enough to win this trophy and also the
best individual male and female shots again. See the gallery page for photographs.
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Smallbore Target Rifle (.22" Target Rifle)
Wing Postal - Thames Valley Wing Smallbore Competition
Held annually, running from October to March. Four targets are shot every six weeks.
2499 uses this competition to practice experienced firers and train newer firers for later competitions.
2499 Team Shoots for the 2006/07 competition are:
Round 1: Friday 10 Nov 06
Round 2: Friday 12 Jan 07
Round 3: Friday 02 Feb 07
Round 4: Friday 16 Mar 07
Note: These dates are provision and should only be used as a guide. The monthly training programme will show the confirmed dates.
Nowell Cup & Inter-Service Cup
Nowell Cup contested by the SCC, ACF and ATC. Teams of four all from the same Berkshire unit. Inter-Service Cup for teams for six, all from Berkshire cadet units.
Both Competitions held annually on the first Sunday in March.
The Berkshire units of Thames Valley Wing will be holding a shoulder to shoulder competition before the main competition to decide which unit will represent the Wing
in the Nowell Cup and which six firers will represent the Wing for the Inter-Services.
Pre-Nowell Cup Competition: Sunday 11 Feb 07
Nowell Cup & Inter-Service Competition: Sunday 04 Mar 07
Battle of Britain Challenge Cup
Run annually by the National Smallbore Rifle Association (NSRA) for the ATC
National postal competition for teams of four, all from the same ATC unit.
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Fullbore Target Rifle (L81A2 Cadet Target Rifle)
Hank Austin Memorial Trophy - Thames Valley Wing Fullbore Target Rifle Competition
2006 Competition: Sunday 07 Jan 07 Note date change
Held annually for teams of four firers and one butt marker.
Pre-Bisley Competition
Held annually through March to mid-May, the Pre-Bisley is a postal shoot for entry to ISCRM (see below)
Score sheets must be returned to HQAC by the end of May.
Pre-Bisley Camp
Held annually in early July, immediately before ISCRM (See below). The top ten teams in the Pre-Bisley Competition will be invited to attend this camp at Bisley, using the Ash Ranges.
Inter-Service Cadet Rifle Meeting (ISCRM or "Bisley")
Held annually in early July. The top 55 teams in the Pre-Bisley Competition will be invited to attend.
Teams from the SCC, ACF, ATC and overseas cadet forces compete in the following competitions:
• Individual 300x
• Individual 500x
• Frankfort Cup (Teams at 300x and 500x)
• Patriotic Shield (Teams at 300x and 500x)
• Watts Bowl (600x)
Additionally the best 100 UK cadets are awarded "Cadet 100" badges.
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