Target Pistol Australia 67^th ISSF National Championships

18^{th -} 24^th May 2025

Conducted on behalf of Target Pistol Australia Inc. By NSW Amateur Pistol Association and Genesys Pistol & Target Shooting Club Inc. Hosted at Sydney International Shooting Centre

• Entry Form

• TPA 67^th ISSF Nationals Commemorative Shirt order Link

Entries close Wednesday, 30 April 2025

 CONDITIONS OF ENTRY

1. All resident Australian competitors must be current financial members of TPA.
2. Competitors will be asked to prove they are a current member of their State/Territory
3. Pistol licences/permits must be submitted for checking at Equipment
4. Entries close Wednesday, 30 April Late entries may be considered at the discretion of the Organising Committee. Entry Fees must be paid in full and submitted with the entry form and/or payment notification.
5. Entries without full payment will not be
6. Provisional State/Territory team lists must be submitted no later than Monday, 5 May 2025 to assist
7. Range fees for training days (non-competition days) must be paid directly to the centre. For more information, visit: https://www.sport.nsw.gov.au/shootingcentre/hire.
8. Competitors, officials, and visitors to the range will be required to sign the Non-Competitor Register each
9. Competitors, officials, and visitors must wear enclosed footwear, eye and ear protection as
10. Competitors must adhere to the TPA Dress Code: tank tops, garments with loosely fitted necks, and camouflage clothing are not permitted.
11. The TPA Competition Code of Conduct and compulsory Integrity Education Courses apply to this competition.
12. ISSF and TPA Policies and Rules will be followed.
13. All participants must adhere to the rules, regulations, and policies of the Sydney International Shooting Centre (SISC) at all times during the Pistol Australia Nationals 2025.
14. Firearms and gun boxes must not be left unattended anywhere on the
15. Signage will indicate Safe These areas are to be used for any handling of uncased firearms.
16. No ammunition is permitted in any Safe or Warm up
17. Full metal jacketed (FMJ) projectiles and 9mm calibre ammunition are strictly prohibited on all ranges.
18. Mobile phones used on the range must be in Flight Mode, before entering any
19. Smoking/Vaping is not permitted on any range at any Please use designated smoking areas.
20. Alcohol is not permitted on any range at any
21. Competitors who want to buy ammunition at SISC must produce a hard copy of their registration certificate.
22. All Judges, Range Officers and Officials on duty must hold a current WWVP accreditation.
23. Media release: by entering this competition, you acknowledge that results may be published on TPA, PA, NSWAPA, and SISC websites and social media. Additionally, video footage or photographs of you may be taken and used for publication across TPA/PA media platforms, social media, television, and future Range Reports.

 PROGRAM OF EVENTS

Pattie Dench Cup 

The Pattie Dench Cup was established to honour the first woman Pistol shooter to win an Australian Olympic medal in the 25m Pistol Women’s event. Pattie Dench won the Olympic bronze medal at the Los Angeles Olympic Games in 1984. Click on the link  below to read more insights about Pattie Dench and her medal winning effort https://shootingaustralia.org/in-sight-with-pattie-dench/

The inaugural Pattie Dench Cup coincided with International Women's Day, promoting female participation in Pistol Shooting. While it primarily features women, men are also welcome to compete. Held at the Sydney International Shooting Centre, hosted by resident club Genesys, the event takes place on the 25-meter range named in Honor of Pattie Dench, offering a prestigious experience for competitors.

Event Criteria

The Pattie Dench Cup is awarded to the Female OFF GUN winner who has entered either as an adult female or a Junior female (Under 21 year of age)

• The competition is open to all including Men and Juniors
• Medals will only be awarded to places 1^st 2^nd and 3^rd in adult Female grades over 21 years of age (Juniors cut off age)
• Men and Juniors (Men & Women) will receive Certificates for 1^st 2^nd and 3^rd place in their Grades for 25m Pistol

Competition Categories.

25m Pistol Women                               Medals (Grades M, A, B, C & D)

25m Pistol Men                                    Certificates (Grades A, B, C & D)

25m Pistol Juniors (Men & Women)    Certificates (Grades M, A, B, C & D)

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