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1st January 2008 printable PDF
AUSTRALIAN SPORTING CLAYS
RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR THE CONDUCT
OF
AUSTRALIAN SPORTING CLAY COMPEITIONS
Note: In these Rules references to He/Him/His also means She/Her/Hers
The meaning of “ Change”
is that there is a change from the FITASC International Sporting Rule,
Where no change is indicated FITASC rule will apply
INDEX
1. DEFINITION OF INTERNATIONAL SPORTING RULES
CHAPTER 1 -
DEFINITION OF SPORTING
CHAPTER 2 - SPORTING LAYOUTS
2.1 Layout
2.2 Traps
2.3 Targets
2.4 Shooting Stands
2.5 Trajectories
CHAPTER 3 - SHOOTING RULES
CHAPTER 4 - DEFINITIONS
4.1 Definition of a Single Target
4.2 Definition of Doubles
4.2.1 Double on Report
4.2.2 Simultaneous Double
4.2.3 Rafale Double
CHAPTER 5
- REFEREES
CHAPTER 6 - TARGET REFEREEING
6.5 “NO BIRD”
CHAPTER 7 - WEAPONS AND AMMUNITION
7.1 Definition
CHAPTER 8 - RULES OF CONDUCT / SAFETY
8.9 Hearing Protection
8.10 Safety Glasses
CHAPTER 9 - APPEALS
CHAPTER 10 - REFUSAL TO COMPLY
CHAPTER 11 - ATTEMPTING TO INFLUENCE THE REFEREE
CHAPTER 12 - WARNINGS
CHAPTER 13 - PENALTIES
CHAPTER 14 - SCORECARDS
CHAPTER 15
- COMPETITION ORGANISATION
15.4 Jury
15.5 Role of the jury
15.6 Responsible persons for the layouts
15.7 Appeal jury
CHAPTER 16 - CHAMPIONSHIP PROCEDURE
CHAPTER 17 - DRESS
CHAPTER 18 - SHOOT-OFFS
GLOSSARY
CHAPTER A19
- SAFETY
CHAPTER A20 - TRAPPER SAFETY
CHAPTER A 21- SHOOTER SAFETY
CHAPTER A22 -SPECTATOR SAFETY
CHAPTER A23 - GENERAL SAFETY
CHAPTER A24 - HANDICAP BOOKS AND ELIGIBILITY
CHAPTER A25 - HANDICAP SYSTEM Ready Recknor
CHAPTER A26 - GRADED EVENTS
CHAPTER A27 – GRADING
CHAPTER A28 – HANDICAP EVENTS
CHAPTER A29 – RULES AND DISCIPLINARY TRIBUNAL
CHAPTER A30 – AUSTRALIAN TEAMS
CHAPTER 31 - SUMMARY OF NOTATIONS
1. DEFINITION OF INTERNATIONAL SPORTING RULES
CHAPTER 1 - DEFINITION OF SPORTING
Sporting is a shooting discipline
reproducing hunting situations and practiced with a hunting weapon and artificial
targets. The discipline uses all the features of a terrain and artificial targets
of different types that are launched in order to highlight the shooters’ technical
and sporting skills. The layouts reproduce hunting trajectories with varied
levels of difficulty.
The organisation of a sporting layout must take into consideration the safety
of all those present, the protection of the flora and management of the environment.
Shooting at live animals is not permitted.
2.1 Layout
Depending on the configuration of the competition terrain, a sporting range
must be equipped with enough traps for the competitors to be able to shoot under
conditions that resemble natural game shooting as much as possible; Partridges,
ducks, pheasants, rabbits, etc. Target trajectories should include: incoming,
outgoing, crossing and quartering at low and high levels, in the open or in
woods, obscured or not by trees and shrubs.
2.2 Traps
At least four traps are required for each old system layout and at least three
for each new system shooting stand. Traps may be either manual, automatic or
mixed, identified by alphabetical letters (A, B, C and D) from left to right
of the shooting stand.
A2.2.1 - Change:- Australian Events. There are no set number of
traps per course or per stand for Australian Shooting Ranges.
2.3 Targets
The targets to be used are: normal standard targets, rabbit, midi, super mini,
battue, flash and zz targets. Targets must be in colours that stand out clearly
from the background.
2.4 Shooting Stands
Shooting stands are to be one metre squares or one-meter diameter circles. If
possible, shooting stands should be level ensuring competitors must at least
be able to stand up without slipping. (Safety)
2.5.1 Sporting layouts must
comply with hunting ethics and shooting distances, i.e.
• No shooting at close range because the game will be unfit for consumption;
• No shooting beyond the effective range of the shotgun or cartridge otherwise
the animal would be wounded.
It must be possible to fire
two cartridges at each single target.
The difficulty of each trajectory is ranked as follows:
The percentages shown in each class must correspond to the results of the targets
broken by the average shooter:
Difficulty
Class A - More than 80%
Class B - From 60% till 80%
Class C
- From 40% till 60%
Varied trajectories are
recommended for each stand, defined by a scale of difficulty from class “A”
to class “C”.
• One “A” trajectory
• Two “B” trajectories
• One “C” trajectory
In the case of a stand with
five single targets, the additional target may solely be a class “A” or “B”.
2.5.2 Doubles must be shot at targets already launched as singles from that
position. Moreover:
• A “C” trajectory can be used once only for the double or doubles on a stand,
best associated with an “A” target.
• Two “B” trajectories can be used for a double, or a single “B” could be associated
with an “A” trajectory
A2.5.2 – Change
:- Australian Events. It is not necessary for any targets thrown in doubles,
for them to have already been thrown as singles on that stand.
Where targets used in any double have not been thrown as singles, it is necessary
to show them to the first shooter on the stand
3.1 Shooting Position
3.1.1 Shooters must adopt the ready position, i.e. standing with both feet within the limits of the shooting stand, with the heel of the gun stock touching the body under a horizontal line marked on the shooter's jacket. This line is 25 cm (9.85") below the axis of the shoulder and in parallel with this axis (see diagram below). Shooters must remain in this position until the target is released and is visible.
3.1.2 Shooters must not
shoulder their guns until the target appears. Shooters must fire with their
guns shouldered on all targets, including rabbits.
Height: 25 cm Shoulder axis
25 cm = 9.85 inches
A3.1.1 &
A 3.1.2 - Change:- Australian Events
(a) Shooters who have nominated in the Sub-Junior category in all Australian
competitions may, either hold the gun in the position described in International
rule 3.1 , or completely on the shoulder, or in any position between.
(B) However if shooting in junior or open competition, they must adopt the position
described in International Rule 3.1.
(c)Shooters who have nominated in the ladies category may, in normal club competitions,
either hold the gun in the position described in International rule 3.1, or
completely on the shoulder, or in any position between Ladies, when competing
in State Eliminations, State and National Championships, FITASC rule 3.1 will
apply.
(d)No change in handicap will be considered for sub-juniors or Ladies, in respect
to their decision to adopt either position.
(e)Shooters nominating to shoot for “Targets only”, may hold the gun in the
position described for Sub Juniors and Ladies.
3.1.3 In a double on report, simultaneous or rafale double, shooters may position
their guns as they please between the first and second targets only.
3.1.4 Testing guns
Under no circumstances may guns be tested on the shooting stand. Before going
onto a layout, shooters may, if they wish, test the operation of their guns
on a stand specially designed and laid out for the purpose near the clubhouse.
3.2 Hearing protection
See “Rules of conduct / Safety” chapter, Article 8.9.
3.3 Safety Glasses
See “Rules of conduct / Safety” chapter, Article 8.10.
4.1 Definition of
a Single Target
Any single target, of any clay type, is launched by a trap. It must be possible
to fire two cartridges at each single target.
4.2 Definition of
Doubles
Shooters are allowed only two cartridges per double. Both cartridges may be
shot at the same target.
4.2.1 Double on
Report
Two targets are launched from one or two traps, with the second target launched
within a maximum period of 0 to 3 seconds after the first target has been shot
at.
4.2.2 Simultaneous
Double
Two targets are thrown simultaneously by one or two traps. The targets may be
shot in any order.
4.2.3 Rafale Double
The targets are thrown from the same trap on the same trajectory, at the reloading
sequence of the arm of the trap. The targets may be shot in any order.
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2. COMPETITION REFEREEING
5.1 Referees
taking part in an international competition solemnly swear to:-
• Adhere to the rules and ensure that the rules are adhered to;
• Take their decisions in an honest and impartial way;
• Disregard their nationality and home federation during international competitions;
• Place themselves at a spot enabling them to judge observance of the rules
under optimum conditions;
• Announce their decisions clearly and loudly enough for the shooters to hear
them;
• Listen to shooters’ protests respectfully but without allowing themselves
to be influenced by the shooter or other competitors.
• Have in their possession an up-to-date copy of the sporting rules, in the
FITASC’s official languages.
5.2 Each referee must be in possession of a valid referee's certificate issued by his/her national federation or, in the case of the chief referee, an international referee’s certificate issued by the FITASC. Otherwise, the referee concerned may act solely as an assistant referee, on condition of prior approval by the jury for the current competition.
A5.2 – Change
:- Australian Events
(a) During all National, State, Region or Branch competitions the shooting will
be supervised by a Referee, This person will be one appointed by the Shoot Management
Committee, however if no such appointment has been made, it can be a duty shared
by sufficiently experienced and competent members of the squad, with preference
being given to accredited Referees. It must not be a spectator
(b) The referee should have a comprehensive knowledge of both International
and Australian rules, must adjudicate the competition impartially and be efficient
and alert at all times.
(c) THE REFEREE MUST:-
• Ensure that the shooters are observing the rules and handling their guns with
safety and that regular targets are being released
• Adopt a position to obtain a clear view of the shooter, spectators, targets,
trap house (if visible) etc, and must announce the result of each shot loudly
and distinctly after the shooter has finished shooting at each single target
or each
double.
• Announce all specific conditions relating to a stand before the squad commences
shooting. eg. the number of targets, The target sequence, etc. and should also
ensure that shooters shoot in the correct order.
(d) The Referee may request another Referee or the scorer or another shooter
to assist as a back up Referee at any stand. This should normally be done on
simultaneous or Rafale doubles and doubles on report where a clear view of both
targets is not possible.
(e) All competing shooters are expected to take a turn acting as a Referee or
scorer as required. At National and State Championships, refusal to Referee
or score without a reasonable excuse will incur a penalty of one target in the
round that the refusal occurs. However the Shoot Management Committee can accept
a suitable substitute provided by the shooter.
(f) In the absence of anything to the contrary, the Referee of a squad at any
time is the shooter who is controlling the release of targets by signals to
the trap or trapper. A Referee is not expected to correct a shooter who prior
to the release of a target is addressing the wrong trap.
(g) For all “shoot offs” the Referee will be assisted by a back up Referee.
(h) When the Target is hit the referee will call “one” and the scorer will write
1 (one). When the target is missed the Referee will call “Lost” and the scorer
will write 0 (zero).
(i) On receipt of a written complaint about a referee from any FGFA Region or
Branch or Referee Examiner, the Federation Target Shooting Committee (FTSC)
will investigate the complaint, and if substantiated, may require the re-examination
of the referee concerned or may even recall the accreditation and Badge, and
remove the name of the referee from the Register. Any Referee who fails to renew
FGFA Membership within any calendar year will be removed from the FGFA Referee
Register.
(j) The badge which will be issued to a Referee remains the property of the
FGFA and
MUST BE RETURNED TO FGFA IF FOR ANY REASON THAT PERSON CEASES TO BE A REFEREE.
5.3 Referees must ensure good order and proper conduct on the shooting stand and also during shoot-offs. The target must be launched within three seconds after that signal.
5.4 When
a competitor is ready to shoot, he/she calls “ready” or “pull” to the referee,
who passes on the shooter's command to the trapper as quickly as possible via
an audio signal
5.5 In exceptional circumstances the referee may interrupt
shooting if there is a sudden heavy shower or violent storm likely to be of
short duration. If the referee subsequently decides that the interruption may
be longer than initially thought the jury must be informed.
5.6 A shooter is not entitled to refuse a target unless he/she has not called for it. Solely the referee has the authority to rule on whether a trajectory or a “No Bird” complies with the rules.
6.1 Referees make their decisions alone.
6.2 Squad shooters are not entitled to intervene or express their opinions on target rulings.
6.3 The target is called “one”:
When it has been launched and the shooter has fired at it in accordance with
article 3.1 and at least one piece is visibly shot off or it is completely or
partially destroyed. This also applies to flash targets.
6.4 The
target is called “zero”:
If the shooter fails to fire at the target without any valid reason (rafale
or simultaneous double zero & zero).
If the shooter fires but the target is not hit and no piece visibly comes off
or only particles of dust are visible (smoking targets or target dust).
If the shooter, in the case of a gun malfunction, opens the gun him/herself
or touches the safety catch before the referee has checked the gun.
If there is a second malfunction of the gun or ammunition during the same round.
6.5.1 “NO BIRD” due to a weapon or ammunition malfunction
The table below applies
in the case of the first incident in the same round.
The shooter receives a warning for the first incident and the target is called
“NO BIRD”. After the first incident, all targets not shot at for the same reasons
as the first incident are counted as “zero”.
DEFECT - TYPE - ACTION
DEFECT - Two shots at the same time (double discharge) TYPE - At a single target
ACTION - «No Bird», target to be repeated
DEFECT - Two shots at the same time (double discharge) TYPE - At the first target
of a double on report ACTION - «No Bird»,
double to be repeated
DEFECT - Two shots at the same time (double discharge) TYPE - At a simultaneous
double ACTION - «No Bird», double to be repeated
DEFECT - Two shots at the same time (double discharge) TYPE - At a rafale double
ACTION - «No Bird», double to be repeated
DEFECT - Malfunction
with the first shot * TYPE - At a single target
ACTION - «No Bird», target to be repeated
DEFECT - Malfunction with the first shot * TYPE
- At a double on report ACTION - «No Bird»,
double to be repeated
DEFECT - Malfunction with the first shot * TYPE
- At a simultaneous double ACTION - «No Bird»,
double to be repeated
DEFECT - Malfunction with the first shot * TYPE
- At a rafale double ACTION - «No Bird», double
to be repeated
DEFECT - Malfunction with the second shot TYPE - At a single target ACTION
- «No Bird», target to be repeated The target can be broken only
with the second shot and is counted zero if broken with the first shot.
DEFECT - Malfunction with the second shot TYPE - At a double on report ACTION
- «No Bird», double to be repeated. Result of the first shot recorded.
DEFECT - Malfunction with the second shot TYPE - At a simultaneous double
ACTION - «No Bird», double to be repeated
DEFECT - Malfunction with the second shot TYPE - At a rafale double ACTION
- «No Bird», double to be repeated
· * If the second shot is fired, the result is
recorded as “one” or “zero”.
6.5.2 «NO BIRD»
due to the target
The table below applies in the following cases:
• if a broken target is thrown;
• if the target is not thrown from the correct trap;
• if two targets are launched from traps on the same shooting stand;
• if the target is not of the correct colour, size or type;
• if the trajectory is ruled incorrect by the referee;
• if the target is thrown more than three seconds after the referee's command;
• if the shooter has not called for the target;
• if the referee rules that the shooter has clearly been disturbed;
• if the referee is unable to give a ruling on the target.
TYPE - ACTION
TYPE - Single target ACTION - «No Bird», target
to be repeated
TYPE - Rabbit broken after being missed with the first shot and before the second
shot ACTION - «No Bird», rabbit to be repeated
The target can be broken only with the second shot and is counted zero if broken
with the first shot.
TYPE - First target of a double on report ACTION - «No
Bird», double to be repeated
TYPE - Double on report if the first target (or pieces of it) break(s) the second
one before the shooter has fired the second shot ACTION
- «No Bird», double to be repeated Result of the first target recorded.
TYPE - Second target of a double on report ACTION
- «No Bird», double to be repeated Result
of the first Shot recorded.
TYPE - Simultaneous double target ACTION -
«No Bird», double to be repeated
TYPE - Rafale double target ACTION -
«No Bird», double to be repeated
In all doubles, if both
targets are broken with one shot, the results are «ONE» and «ONE
»
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CHAPTER 7 - WEAPONS AND AMMUNITION
7.1 Definition
All hunting shotguns, including semi-automatics (except for pump-action and
bolt-action shotguns), are permitted provided that the calibre does not exceed
12 gauge, with a minimum barrel length of 66 cm.
All shotguns, even unloaded, must be handled with the greatest care. Guns must
be carried open (semi-automatic guns must be carried with the breech open),
with the muzzle pointing straight upwards or downwards.
Straps or slings on guns are not permitted.
When shooters are not using their guns, they must be placed vertically in a
gun rack or in a similar place provided for this purpose. The breech must be
open for semi-automatic guns.
A7.1 – Change :- Australian Events. Gun slips that allow the gun
to be carried with the muzzles pointing up or down are permitted
7.2 Other
shooters’ guns must not be touched without their permission.
Two shooters in the same squad are not permitted to use/share the same gun in
an official competition or championship.
A7.2 – Change :- Australian Events. It is permitted for two shooters
to share the one gun, provided there is only one gun between them. If more than
one gun is available sharing is not permitted
7.3 In
exceptional circumstances, a shooter may, in the event of his/her gun malfunctioning,
borrow another shooter’s gun, with the latter’s agreement, in order to complete
the round.
Complete or partial replacement of a weapon, mobile choke or barrel is allowed
during the same round, between stands, or between single and double targets,
though this must not cause any delay.
7.4 Once shooters are on the shooting stand they are not allowed to make any of the changes provided for above.
7.5 The maximum time allowed to shooters between single or double targets is twenty seconds. If a shooter exceeds this time the referee will issue a warning to the shooter and then apply Article 12.2.
7.6 The referee will call “No Bird” for the first weapon malfunction. Following malfunctions for the same round are scored zero. If the gun is repaired before the sequence on that stand is finished by his/her squad, the shooter may shoot last with the referee's permission. If the fault cannot be repaired, the shooter is entitled to continue with his/her squad with the referee’s agreement and provided that he/she immediately obtains another gun (cf. Article 7.3). Otherwise, the shooter must leave his/her position and squad and can shoot the remaining targets only once there is a free place in another squad and the jury authorises him/her to do so.
7.7 Should both barrels fire simultaneously (double discharge) due to a gun malfunction for a single target or the first target of a double, the target is called “No Bird” and no result is recorded (Article 6.5).
7.8 The
cartridge shot load must not exceed 28 grams with a maximum tolerance of +2%.
Shot must be spherical, of a regular diameter of 2.0 to 2.5 mm.
· The use of dispersers, or any other unusual loading device is strictly
forbidden, as is the use of reloaded cartridges.
· Mixing different shot of differing dimensions and/or qualities is strictly
forbidden, as is the use of black powder and tracer cartridges.
A7.8 - Change :- Australian events. The use of reloaded cartridges
is permitted for Australian competitions.
7.9 If both targets are broken by one shot in a double, they are scored “one” and “one”.
7.10 The
referee may ask the shooter to supply two cartridges for checking before the
shooter starts at a shooting stand, taking one cartridge from the right pocket
of the shooter’s vest and the other from the left pocket.
A7.10 - Change :- Australian Events
In Australian competitions only members of the jury or technical committee may
take cartridges from a competitor for testing.
Technical tests will then be performed to confirm that they comply to the rules
and regulations.
This testing must be done in the presence of two members of the jury.
The collection of cartridges for testing must be as per FITASC Rule 7.10.
The cartridges must then be placed in a sealed envelope, signed by both the
shooter and jury member involved.
If the technical tests prove that the cartridge(s) do not conform to the international
rule the jury may impose a penalty up to disqualification of the shooter from
the event.
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CHAPTER 8 - RULES OF CONDUCT / SAFETY
8.1 If a shooter acts in a manner demonstrating that he/she has lost his/her self-control (throwing down the gun, abusive language or acting violently towards the referee or other competitors, etc), the referee must refer the matter to the jury as quickly as possible (13.4).
8.2 A shooter may shoot only in his/her proper turn and only when a target has been launched.
Shooters are not permitted
to aim or fire at other shooters’ targets or to aim or fire knowingly at live
animals (13.4).
No pretence/mock shooting is authorised on the shooting ranges or outside. If
a shooter, before calling “ready”, engages in mock shooting (e.g. shouldering
the gun and following the theoretical line of the target trajectory) or fires
a shot involuntarily, the referee must give the shooter a warning. After the
first warning, any further occurrence is scored “zero” for the next target hit.
8.3 Shooters must be ready to shoot immediately when called and must have the necessary ammunition and equipment for their round. Under no circumstances should a shooter move forward to the stand until the previous shooter has left it and it is his/her turn to shoot.
8.4 Shooters must not load until they are in place at their stand, with the gun aiming down the range, and only once the referee has given permission to start firing.
8.5 Semi-automatic guns may be loaded with a maximum of two cartridges.
8.6 Shooters must not turn around on the shooting range before breaking their guns and removing the cartridges from the chambers, whether they have been fired or not.
8.7 During the presentation of targets or when shooting is interrupted, shooters must break and unload their guns. They may close their guns only when given permission by the referee.
8.8 If a shooter fails to fire or in the event of another gun or cartridge malfunction, the shooter must remain at his/her place with the gun pointing down the range, without breaking it or touching the safety catch, until the referee has checked the gun.
8.9 Hearing Protection
Hearing protection is compulsory for all shooters, referees, staff and members
of the public on or in the proximity of a layout. Any shooter on a stand without
hearing protection is considered absent and Article 16.7 applies. In all circumstances
outside the clubhouse, children present on a range must wear hearing protection.
8.10 Safety Glasses
Safety glasses are compulsory, without any exceptions, for all shooters, referees,
staff and anyone else in the immediate vicinity of a stand. Any shooter on a
stand not wearing safety glasses is considered absent and Article 16.7 applies.
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9.1 The onus is upon the shooters to break their targets at places that are visible to the referee so that he/she can give a ruling.
9.2 If the referee rules that a target has been shot behind a natural obstacle or shooting limit, no appeal against the referee’s decision is admissible.
9.3 Under no circumstances will shooters be permitted to leave their positions or pick up a target to check whether it has been hit.
9.4 By calling for the following target, the shooter accepts the referee’s ruling on the previous one.
9.5 If
the shooter disagrees with the referee’s decision, the appeal must be made immediately
on the shooting stand by raising his/her hand and saying “appeal” or “protest”.
The referee must then interrupt firing and the shooter must give the reason
for the appeal.
9.5.1 If the referee, in all conscience, is convinced that his/her ruling is
correct, he/she immediately confirms the decision, which then becomes enforceable
without any possibility of recourse (Articles 10.1 and 10.2).
9.5.2 If the referee has
any doubts about his/her decision, he may consult one of the following in a
consultative capacity before making a definitive ruling:
· another referee present;
· the trapper;
· the shooters belonging to the squad concerned.
The referee is not obliged to agree with the opinions given.
9.5.3 Following consultation as specified above, the referee gives his/her definitive ruling, which then becomes indisputable and is therefore binding on the shooter (10.1 and 10.2).
9.6 For any reason other than a trajectory ruled as correct or a “No Bird” or a target recorded as “one” or “zero”, the referee’s decision can be appealed before the jury.
9.7 To appeal against a referee’s decision, a shooter must protest in writing to the jury, with a deposit corresponding to 40% of the entry fee.
9.8 If the jury finds in the shooter’s favour the deposit is returned, otherwise it is donated to charity nominated by the Chairman of the FITASC. If the jury finds that the protest is justified, though for a reason other than those referred to in Article 9.6, it may instruct the referee to change his/her ruling. The jury may also appoint a new referee or amend the referee’s ruling (Article 9.6).
CHAPTER 10 - REFUSAL TO COMPLY
10.1 Shooters must resume firing within twenty seconds of the referee’s final ruling.
10.2 If a shooter fails to resume firing within twenty seconds of the referee’s final ruling, this is considered as a refusal to comply and the penalties specified in Chapter 13 will apply.
10.3 If a referee decides that a competitor is deliberately delaying before firing or is acting in an obviously unfair manner, this will be considered as a refusal to comply.
CHAPTER 11 - ATTEMPTING TO INFLUENCE THE REFEREE
11.1 Shooters are considered as attempting to influence the referee where:
11.1.1 the shooter concerned continues to challenge the referee’s final ruling, via his/her attitude or verbally, despite the resumption of firing;
11.1.2 the shooter concerned conspicuously challenges the referee’s rulings;
11.1.3 the shooters present conspicuously express their opinion or criticism of a ruling without being permitted to do so by the referee.
12.1 If a shooter takes up an improper position, i.e. not in accordance with Chapter 3.1 of these rules, or if he/she shoulders the gun before the target appears, a warning is issued.
12.2 After
the first warning, for any further occurrence on the same layout the target(s)
is/are declared:
· “zero” for a single target;
· “zero” and “No Bird” for a double on report;
· “zero” and “zero” for a simultaneous double;
· “zero” and “zero” for a rafale double.
12.3 A
target declared “No Bird” by the referee may not be fired at under any pretext.
Any shooter breaching this rule after a first warning is penalised as follows:
· “zero” for a single target;
· “zero” and “No Bird” for a double on report;
· “zero” and “zero” for a simultaneous double;
· “zero” and “zero” for a rafale double.
13.1 All
shooters taking part in a competition accept all the FITASC’s rules and declare
that they accept the present sporting rules. They also agree to accept sanctions
and any other consequences of breaking the rules, disobeying referees’ orders
and rejecting referees’ rulings.
A13.1 – Change :- Australian Events. All shooters are required to
acquaint themselves, with all changes listed to FITASC rules for Australian
competitions, conducted by Field and Game Federation of Australia. A copy of
the rules is to be available at all events.
13.2 For a first breach of an article of the rules, the referee or jury will issue a warning.
13.3 In
the event of a repeat offence, refusal to comply or an attempt to influence
a referee, the jury may penalise a shooter as follows
• loss of one target;
• loss of a round of twenty-five targets;
• Expulsion from the competition.
13.4 On referral by a referee, the jury may immediately expel from a competition any shooters who have lost their self-control or who have been guilty of refusal to comply and/or attempting to influence a referee or deliberately firing at live animals.
13.5 Any expulsion in accordance with Article 13.4 is notified to the shooter’s home federation and the FITASC head office, which will keep a record of the expulsion for a period of five years.
13.6 In the event of a second expulsion within a period of three years of the first expulsion, the offender may, exclusively by decision of the FITASC Management Committee, be definitively refused entry to any competition organised under the FITASC‘s auspices.
13.7 Shooters
expelled from a competition will not be reimbursed or receive any financial
compensation under any circumstances.
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14.1 Scorecards
are kept by the referee or, under his/her supervision, another person selected
by the referee. Each referee must have a different coloured pencil for each
shooting stand on the same layout.
A14.1 – Change :- Australian Events. Any alteration to a scorecard,
must be verified by the legible signature of the Referee concerned together
with that referee’s shooters number.
14.2 Only
targets scored “zero” are noted on the scorecard (see copy appended). Each target
scored “zero” is written down in chronological order from left to right on the
scorecard.
A14.2 – Change :- Australian Events. Score cards are to be marked
with either 1 or 0 for each target.
Targets are numbered in
shooting order at each stand e.g.:
Station 1:
Target No. 1, No. 2, No. 3 and No. 4, double No. 5 and No. 6
Station 2:
Target No. 1, No. 2 and No. 3, double No. 4 and No. 5, double No. 6 and No.
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CHAPTER 15 - COMPETITION ORGANISATION
15.1 The
national federation concerned must approve layouts for national competitions,
while the international federation must approve layouts for international competitions.
A 15.1 - Change:- Australian Events. All ranges in Australia must
be approved by the FGFA for National competition and by the State body affiliated
to FGFA, for state, region, branch or club competitions.
15.2 A federation in charge of organising an international championship that wants to hold the competition on a course or terrain that has not been approved, must present the terrain and the organisation details to a FITASC representative at least eight months before the date of the competition. The FITASC may, if it thinks fit, oblige the federation to appoint a course designer, responsible for the design & the organisation of layouts.
15.3 A FITASC member federation may delegate responsibility for organising a competition to one of its clubs but it will still be considered by FITASC as wholly responsible for the application of all the specifications previously approved.
15.4.1
International events are supervised by a jury formed by members of the FITASC
sporting commission present at the event and one representative from each participant
nation entering a senior team. The jury is chaired by the representative of
the organising FITASC member. FITASC Management Committee members automatically
belong to the jury except for those sitting on the appeal jury.
A15.4.1 Change :- Australian Events
(a) National Championships will be supervised by a Jury consisting of each State
Director Target Shooting(SDTS) or their representative, with the National Director
Target Shooting (NDTS) as Chairman. All Jury members must be accredited Referee’s.
(b) State Championships and State Teams Elimination events will be supervised
by the respective State Target Shooting Committee (STSC). The Jury will consist
of at least four persons, representing a minimum of three regions or branches.
The Chairman will be the State SDTS. Jury members must be accredited Referee’s
(c) At all other Region and Branch events the role of the Jury will be carried
out by the “Shoot Management Committee”. It should consist of four persons.
(d) For National or State Championships the Region or Branch‘s Shoot Management
Committee will be responsible to the respective Federal or State Target Shooting
Committee, for the management of the event.
15.4.2 The jury makes decisions by a majority of the members present. In the event of a split decision, the chairman or his/her representative has a casting vote.
15.4.3 In order to be valid, decisions must be made in the presence of the jury chairman or his/her representative and at least one quarter of the members.
15.4.4 In an emergency (e.g. risk of shooting being stopped), two jury members appointed by the chairman or his/her representative may make an exceptional decision subject to the jury’s subsequent ratification of this decision.
15.5.1 The technical commission
members on the jury must check, before shooting starts, that the ranges and
layouts comply with the rules and specifications.
A15.5.1 Change :- Australian Events. For all Australian events this
function will be carried out by the respective Juries as outlined in Rule A15.4.1
15.5.2 After the opening ceremony, the organising federation announces the firing times determined by the jury.
15.5.3 The jury must ensure that the rules and safety requirements are observed during shooting.
15.5.4 The jury may check weapons, ammunition and targets using technical testing equipment.
15.5.5 The jury must make the necessary decisions in the event of a technical defect if the Chief referee has not made them.
15.5.6 The jury must examine appeals and decide on the necessary penalties given to any shooters failing to observe the rules or behaving in an unsportsmanlike manner.
15.5.7 The jury must ensure that there are always at least two of its members present on the shooting terrain.
15.5.8 If a jury member observes something against the rules, he/she must inform the jury.
15.6 Responsible persons for the layouts
15.6.1 During the days preceding
the start of the competition, the course designers will present the settings
of the layouts with their trajectories as well as the proposed and recorded
different type of targets, to the following persons:
• the jury members “Being the responsible persons for the layouts,”
• as well as the Chief referee.
15.6.2 The proposals specified in paragraph 15.6.1 may be amended to comply with technical, refereeing, safety and environmental rules and, more generally, the spirit of FITASC competitions.
15.6.3 All layouts are finalised only after being validated by the jury members and the chief referee.
15.6.4 The chief referee passes on the refereeing instructions to each stand referee.
15.6.5 Trajectories selected in calm weather conditions may be amended to take account of any exceptional change in the weather.
15.6.6 Practising is not permitted before the events take place on the layout(s) defined by the layout officials.
15.7.1 An appeal jury may be created for each international competition to hear any protest to jury decisions by shooters or by the FITASC.
15.7.2 The appeal jury is formed by the Chairman of the FITASC (or his/her representative)’ the Chairman of the technical commission (or his/her representative) and the Chairman of the organising FITASC member (or his/her representative).
15.7.3 The appeal jury is created at the same time as the jury.
15.7.4 If no appeal jury
is created, the jury’s decisions are final and not subject to appeal.
A15.7 - Change :- Australian Events. If a competitor is not satisfied
with the decision of the EVENT JURY, they may make a final appeal to the FIELD
AND GAME FEDERATION OF AUSTRALIA BOARD. Cost of this appeal is 100% of the entry
fee for the event. The decision of the BOARD will be final
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CHAPTER 16 - CHAMPIONSHIP PROCEDURE
16.1 An
international competition, comprises of two hundred targets and a round comprises
twenty-five targets, though in exceptional circumstances the number may be changed
by the jury if this proves essential, in which case the shooters are reimbursed
by the organiser for the targets not used on the basis of the price of the practice
targets.
A16.1 Change :- Australian Events
(a) The shooting occurs in rounds of 25 targets, however, the 25 targets in
each round MUST consist of between 4 doubles and 17 singles or 8 doubles and
9 singles.
(b) A 75 target event can be conducted over two visits by the shooters instead
of the normal 3 visits of 25 targets. The event is conducted over eight or nine
stands, with 8 stands you shoot 40 targets at the first visit and 35 targets
on the second visit, with nine stands you shoot 38 targets on the first visit
and 37 targets on the second visit. It is mandatory that the finish of each
round of 25 targets terminates as the final target on a particular stand and
the next round of 25 targets starts with the first target on the next stand
When all shooters have finished the first visit, the target trajectories and
shooting stands may then be changed for the second round.
A 100 target event may be shot in two visits of 50 targets each.
16.2 Shooting
takes place in squads of six shooters, after drawing lots, with the shooters
rotating at each stand and also when shooting doubles. At international competitions,
members of teams from the same nation are divided between different squads as
far as possible. The organising committee announces the times and the squad
members in advance.
A16.2 Change :- Australian Events
(a) Squad draw for postal entry events, will be done by a appointed representative,
prior to the commencement of the competition, this is to allow competitors to
be notified either by Mail or by posting the information on the Federation website
of their shooting times and squad details.
(b) Shooting will take place with all of the targets of a particular stand being
shot in one visit by the shooter.
All single targets at a stand are to be shot prior to the doubles.
Shooter rotation will then take place at the next stand.
16.3 At
each stand, each shooter in the squad shoots first at single targets and then
at doubles on rotation. (Unless the jury decides otherwise).
A16.3 Change :- Australian Events
(a) Shooting will take place as per rule A16.3
(b) The shoot management committee will not allow “re-entry rounds” during any
competitive event. A re-entry round occurs when a competitor is permitted to
discard the first round score and is then allowed to re-shoot the round to count
it as the first round score.
Exception :- Pool Shoots
16.4 All the trajectories are presented at each stand to the first shooter in each squad, who must be ready on the shooting stand.
16.5 No firing or mock firing is permitted on presentation of the targets otherwise Articles 12.1 & 12.2 apply.
16.6 No double on report targets are presented to shooters. Solely simultaneous and rafale double targets are presented to the first shooter in each squad.
16.7 Shooters must arrive on time at the shooting stand. If a shooter is not present when his/her name is called, the referee must call out the name and number three times within the space of one minute. If the shooter has not missed his/her turn to shoot the singles on the first stand, he/she may rejoin the squad without penalty. If the shooter fails to join the squad before his/her turn, all single and double targets not shot at are scored “zero”. If a shooter attends one of the following stands (2, 3, 4 etc), all clays not fired at on the previous stands are counted “zero”. Under no circumstances may the shooter shoot the layout for which he/she has missed one or more stands, in another squad.
16.8 If
a shooter considers that he/she has a good reason for being late and that the
lateness was outside his/her control, he/she must:
a) Not rejoin his/her squad during the round;
b) Appeal to the jury in writing;
c) Abide by the jury’s decision;
d) Shoot his/her round in another squad if authorised by the jury.
If the jury finds that a shooter’s reason is not admissible, the shooter is penalised by twenty-five “zeros” for each layout not shot.
16.9 In the event of a trap machine malfunctioning or a firing interruption lasting more than ten minutes, the referee must present the stand targets to the shooters again.
16.10 At international competitions, the results are recorded by the referee or his/her representative, who may be a shooter. The results of each round are then displayed on a central scoreboard.
16.11 On leaving each stand, shooters must check that their scores have been correctly recorded on the scorecard. Any shooter challenging the recorded score must inform the referee immediately but the final decision rests solely with the latter, who may nonetheless seek information and take advice (Article 9.5.2) before making his/her final decision. No appeals are admitted once this consultation process has been completed.
17.1 Competition
participants must be properly dressed. Short shorts are not permitted; only
long shorts (Bermuda type at most 5 cm above the knee) are permitted. It is
not permissible to be naked under a skeet vest. Shirts must have at least short
sleeves and a collar or, without a collar, must have a round neck (like a tee
shirt). Wearing sandals is not permitted for safety reasons. The shooter's number
must be attached to his/her back and be fully visible. Any failure to observe
these rules is penalised by a first warning from the referee and, if the shooter
fails to rectify his/her dress, subsequent penalties may extend to expulsion
from the competition by decision of the jury.
A17.1 - Change :- Australian Events. Shorts with a minimum leg length
of 150mm are permitted
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18.1 In the event of a shoot-off for the top three individual places, a new layout is set up by the jury (if there is enough time to organise the shoot-off).
18.2 Shooters finishing below third place with the same scores are ranked as equals, by counting back the squads from layout 8 to layout 1.
18.3 Shoot-offs
take place via a round of twenty-five targets. If the shooters cannot be separated
they shoot a second round, where the shooter scoring the first “zero” is eliminated
(“sudden death” principle) provided that all the shooters have shot at the same
number of targets, the winner being the shooter remaining after all his/her
competitors have been eliminated. In the case of equal scores and solely in
the case of a shoot-off (applying the sudden death principle), a double on report
is considered as a combination of two targets without taking account of the
position of a “zero” target, whether the double is “one” and “zero” or “zero”
and “one”.
A18.3 - Change :- Australian Events. Shoot-Offs will be conducted
over a minimum of eight targets
18.4 Shooting takes place in accordance with the previous rules, though the empty places in the squad are not filled.
18.5 If the shoot-offs have not been planned in advance as part of the event, the shooters concerned must remain in contact with the jury so that they are ready to shoot within fifteen minutes of being called. Shooters absent at the time of the shoot-off are disqualified.
18.6 The jury may decide that shoot-offs have to be postponed until the following day for reasons of force majeure (forces of nature), in which case absent shooters are disqualified.
18.7 For
the team ranking, teams with the same scores are separated by counting back
the squads from layout 8 to layout 1.
A18.7 Change :- Australian Events
High Gun Team Event ties, will be decided by a Shoot-Off on one stand
Handicap Team Event ties, will be decided by count-back
Count Backs :- If due to the lapse of time and daylight at the completion of
the event, count-backs shall be used to decide the placing for tied competitors.
Whether for individuals or teams, a count back will be conducted starting from
the last round shot backwards to the first round shot.
The shooter with the highest score on the count-back round will be the winner.
If the scores are still tied proceed to the second last round and so on.
If after all the rounds have been counted back there is still a tie, the count
back resumes on the last round shot, starting at target 25 you consider scores
target by target until the scores differ, the winner of the count-back is decided
at the first instance there is a difference in the score.
GLOSSARY
Squad: Group of six shooters maximum drawn at random and shooting
at the same time on the same installations.
Round: A round comprises 25 targets shot on the same layout
or line.
Trap: Machine or device for throwing targets.
Shot: Corresponds to firing one cartridge.
Target: See Article 2.3
Trajectory: Line followed in space by a target.
Layout: One layout is composed of some shooting stands, forming
a 25 target layout
Shooting stand: Position for shooting (circle or square)
One: Target broken according to the rules
Zero: Target missed according to the rules
Course designer: Person in charge of the setting of layouts
No Bird: Target or trajectory irregular according to the rules
RULES ACCREDITED BY THE FITASC BOARD MEETING DATED SEPTEMBER 26th, 2007.
Notes :-
Competitors competing in international competition compete in the following
categories
(a) Seniors category :- Open to all shooters who have turned 21 years of age
and are under 56 years of age, during the entire year of the competition.
(b) Ladies Category :- Open to all female shooters irrespective of age.
(c) Veteran Category :- Open to all shooters who have attained the age of 55
years in the year prior to the competition and will not attain the age of 66
years during the entire year of the competition.
(d) Super Veteran Category :- Open to all shooters who have attained the age
of 65 years in the year preceding the competition.
(e) Juniors :- Open to all shooters who will not attain the age of 21 years
by the 31st of December in the year of the competition
(f) Senior International Teams consist of four members
(g) Ladies, Veteran, Super Veteran and Junior Teams consist of three members.
Changes :- Australian Events
(a) Open Category :- Open to all shooters irrespective of age or gender who
compete using the gun position as described in Rule 3.1
The Open Category can be further divided into grades of either :-
AA, A, B & C grades for a four grade competition
Or A, B & C grades for a three grade competition
Shooters who are eligible for more than one category, must designate in which grade or category they wish to enter, when nominating for the event.
In competitions which have one or more (open high gun) positions, all shooters who enter the event and use the gun position as described in rule 3.1, are eligible to win these positions.
Re-Grading will not occur during the course of a competition.
The composition
of teams for advertised team events, shall be as designated by the shoot organizing
committee responsible for that particular event.
(b) Veteran Category :- Open to all shooters who have attained the age of 55
years in the year prior to the competition.
(c) Super Veteran Category :- This category does not exist in Australian competitions.
(d) Junior Categories :- There are two categories of Juniors in Australian competitions.
Sub Junior :- Open to all shooters who are of a legal age to shoot, but who
will not attain the age of 17 years, during the year of the competition.
Junior :- Open to all shooters who are 17 or more years of age, but will not
attain the age of 21 years, during the year of competition,
CHAPTER A19
- SAFETY
A19.1 Every region or branch conducting a shooting range, shall have a duly
appointed Safety Committee. This committee must be continually assessing safety
with regard to trappers, shooters and spectators, They must immediately rectify
and report any unsafe or potentially unsafe situation, to the Shoot Management
Committee for further action if required.
CHAPTER A20
- TRAPPER SAFETY
A20.1 All trap houses forward of the shooting position must be equipped with
a red flag.
The flag is to be used by the trapper when it is necessary to leave the trap
house.
The trap house must be constructed so that the trapper enters or leaves the
trap house from behind the trap machine.
A20.2 All trappers must be adequately protected from shot, muzzle blast, trap
operations etc. and also be issued with adequate eye and ear protection.
A20.3 When the traps are located on towers, a ladder must be provided and a
safe means of hauling up targets or other equipment must also be provided. Platforms
and ladders are to be equipped with safety rails.
A20.4 Before being allowed to operate a trap ,an inexperienced trapper must
be instructed in the use of the safety flag and the safe operation of the trap.
A20.5 Where there is the likelihood of the shooter pointing a gun at a trap
house, an impenetrable barrier must be provided to protect trapper.
A20.6 Only one trapper is allowed at each trap while shooting is in progress.
A20.7 All manual traps must be fitted with safety guards.
CHAPTER A 21-
SHOOTER SAFETY
A21.1 The shooter must remove all cartridges immediately on a RED FLAG signal
from the trap house.
A21.2 Novice shooters must be accompanied by an experienced adult shooter,
A21.3 Junior and Sub Junior shooters must always be accompanied by an adult
shooter.
A21.4 When a shooter is required to change shooting stands the gun must be opened
and unloaded.
A21.5 Retrieving of spent shotshells is not permitted until all members of the
squad have finished shooting.
A21.6 All safety requirements also apply to “practice traps”
Only targets as described in Chapter 2 are permitted
CHAPTER A22
- SPECTATOR SAFETY
A22.1 Spectators must remain within defined areas safe areas which must be clearly
marked.
Warning signs must be erected where necessary.
A22.2 The Referee for each squad should check that the shooting area at each
stand is clear before allowing the targets to be thrown.
CHAPTER A23
- GENERAL SAFETY
A23.1 All shooters must be in possession of a current shooters licence or junior
permit as required by law.
A23.2 All shooting grounds are to be equipped with a well stocked first aid
kit in a conspicuous position, with the names of the nearest two doctors and
their phone numbers attached to it, together with the location of the nearest
phone.
A23.3 All paid help eg. Trappers etc. must be covered by a current workers compensation
insurance policy and the regions and branches by a public liability insurance
policy.
A 23.4 Any shooters who are not affiliated to “Field and Game Federation of
Australia” must sign the visitors book for insurance purposes. Solid forms of
footwear must be worn when shooting.
A23.5 Dogs must be kept on a leash at all times’
A23.6 No alcohol is permitted on the shooting circuit, no shooter will be permitted
to shoot at the range when under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
Alcohol will not be sold or dispensed until a shooter has completed shooting
the advertised program for the day.
CHAPTER A24
- HANDICAP BOOKS AND ELIGIBILITY
A24.1 All competitors must be financial members of a body affiliated to the
Field and Game Federation of Australia or of an international affiliate of FITASC.
When nominating, shooters are required to prove that they are financial members
of such a body. All competitors must present a current handicap book when nominating
for a competitive event.
A24.2 It is the responsibility of the shoot management representative to record
on the shooters handicap book the date, the scores shot, the name of the region
or branch, then initial the book and return it to the shooter at the completion
of the event.
A24.3 It is the shooters responsibility to record prominently on the top of
the handicap book, the starting grade for the year, (based on the four grade
system) together with the applicable handicap value.
It is also the shooters responsibility to ensure that the handicap book is maintained
with a record of all 25 target rounds shot during competition, to indicate on
the card the current handicap and grade.
Only scores shot in competitions sanctioned by the Field and Game Federation
of Australia are to be entered in handicap book
A24.4 If a shooter loses their handicap book, a replacement book can only be
issued by the shooters branch. Before issuing a replacement book, the shoot
management representative must first verify, that the shooter is a current financial
member and then record the current handicap in the new book. If the current
handicap cannot be verified, then a value must be recorded which in the opinion
of the shoot management committee constitutes a fair assessment of the shooters
current performance.
A24.5 The jury or shoot management committee may at any time enquire into the
recorded handicap of a shooter. This may occur for any reason, however specifically
if they have sufficient reason to believe that :
(a) It does not accurately represent the shooters current level of ability.
(b) The handicap book presented does not list all competition scores recently
shot by the shooter.
(c) As a consequence of such enquiry, the jury or shoot management may leave
the handicap as recorded, or reduce the handicap by a maximum amount of three
points. From that time the new handicap value shall apply, subject again to
the normal variations provided by the rules.
A24.5 If a jury or shoot management has an occasion to so alter a shooters handicap,
they must advise the shooter immediately and clearly note and authorize to that
effect in the handicap book. They must also advise the respective STSC in writing
within seven days.
A24.6 The shooter may if dissatisfied with the decision, submit a written appeal,
complete with address and phone number, accompanied by the appropriate fee to:
In the case of a FGFA event to the FTSC.
In the case of a branch or state event to the respective STSC.
A24.7 The appropriate committee will then investigate the appeal and if possible,
verbally advise the shooter of their decision. The decision is to be confirmed
in writing within seven days of receipt of the appeal.
A24.8 If the decision to adjust a handicap is taken during a competition and
has some influence on whether or not the shooters receives some honour or award,
then if wishing to claim that award, the shooter must lodge any appeal prior
to presentation time on that day.
A24.9 If a shooter has lodged an appeal and takes part in any event prior to
the appeal being resolved, than it will be with the adjusted handicap. The shooter
will have no recourse on the organizing committee’s of these other events, if
the appeal is subsequently upheld.
A24.10 If the decision of the jury is upheld, the appeal fee will be retained
by the respective State or Federation Target Shooting Committee.
A24.11 If the shooters appeal is upheld, the appeal fee will be refunded, all
honors or awards lost by the shooter, will be restored by the organizing committee
for that particular event.
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CHAPTER A25 - HANDICAP SYSTEM
A25.1 A shooters percentage, thus grade and handicap is calculated in the following
manner :
(a) After the completion of eight x 25 target rounds, ie, 200 targets shot at,
the total score is calculated.
(b) The total score obtained is then converted to a percentage by dividing by
two. The resulting percentage is then used to determine a shooters grade and
handicap, from the current Ready Reckoner.
(c) On completion of each bracket of 200 targets, the shooters percentage is
re-calculated as above, and the applicable grade and handicap re-determined.
(d) A shooters handicap is not to increase in numerical value by more than ONE
at each re-calculation, but it may reduce immediately on performance to the
amount specified by the Ready Reckoner.
(e) During a calendar year from 1st January to the 31st December inclusive,
while shooters can move upwards in grade as performance dictates, they may only
move down one grade in that same year, (based on the four grade system).
Eg, if a shooter commences a year in B grade and subsequently moves up to AA
grade, any drop in grade from that time until the end of the calendar year is
limited to A grade, irrespective of the shooters actual percentage.
(f) If at the end of a calendar year, a shooter has not completed the next group
of eight rounds, then re-calculation of the percentage will not take place until
the remaining rounds are shot in the new year. In that instance the grade that
the shooter was in at the end of that year, will be considered as the shooters
commencing grade for the year.
A25.2 Initial
Handicap
(a) In the case of a new shooter with no known past performance, they will initially
graded on the percentage of targets shot at the completion of their first competition.
(b) If the first competition entered was not a 200 target event, the new shooter
does not yet have a recognised grade or handicap.
At the completion of their second competition the scores attained at both the
1st and 2nd competitions are added together and the percentage attained gives
the grade and handicap for the 2nd competition.
(c) This procedure is continued until the shooter establishes a “current percentage”
thus grade and handicap when the minimum of 200 targets have been shot.
A25.3 If the shooter cannot present a correctly filled in and verified handicap
book when nominating, the shooter may still compete, but in the highest grade
or in their applicable category, with a handicap of zero.
(a) It is the shooters responsibility to ensure that in the above situation
they include the scores shot in their handicap book.
(b) If it is found, that a shooter has not arranged inclusion of all such scores,
in the handicap book as directed above, then all handicap and graded trophies
or awards, which may have been won up to the time of the discovery of this infringement
will be forfeited, but any trophies won for open or category high gun events
will be retained by the shooter.
CHAPTER A26
- GRADED EVENTS
A26.1 For graded events, the division between the various grades shall be as
designated by the FTSC. They shall be as published in the current handicap book
in the form of a Ready Reckoner or similar, unless subsequently varied by the
FTSC.
A26.2 Graded events may be conducted in either three or four grades. Trophies
for the respective placings in each grade, shall be of similar value.
A26.3 Events may be conducted in other categories in conjunction with graded
events. Trophies for the respective placings in each category, shall be of similar
value.
CHAPTER A27
– GRADING
A27.1 Shooters must not compete in a grade lower than their percentage indicates.
A27.2 Shooters may however, be permitted to shoot in a higher grade than their
percentage would otherwise indicate, this will occur as follows :
(a) Once attaining a certain percentage, shooters may apply in writing to their
branch to not have that percentage reduce even though their performance may
falter. If the branch is in agreement, they will endorse the application and
forward it, together with the shooters handicap book, to the respective SDTS
for approval, If approved the SDTS will clearly endorse the shooters handicap
book to that effect. This endorsement will remain in force for all competitions
and cannot be revoked until the end of that calendar year.
(b) All scores shot will still be recorded in the handicap book as normal, and
the shooters percentage will still increase on performance. At the end of the
calendar year the shooter may re-apply for the endorsement or choose to return
to the normal system.
(c) In returning to the normal system the shooter will commence the new year
with the percentage calculated as per Rule 25.1
CHAPTER A28
– HANDICAP EVENTS
(a) In a handicap event , the shooters handicap (or a multiple thereof) is added
to the shooters off the gun score. The artificial score thus attained is used
to establish placings. The count back system will be used to separate tied scores
as per Rule A13.80.
(b) Under no circumstances are shoot-offs to be used in handicap events to split
tied scores
CHAPTER A29
– RULES AND DISCIPLINARY TRIBUNAL
A29.1 Each year the Field and Game Federation of Australia will appoint a Rules
and Disciplinary Tribunal. Membership of the tribunal will be the NDTS as Chairman,
together with two others being drawn from the various SDTS. Where matters are
being dealt with, which involve an individual member, then the SDTS of the state
in which the individual is a member, will have the right to attend and comment
at the tribunal hearing, but shall not be entitled to a vote.
A29.2 The duties of the tribunal are :-
(a) To dispense interpretations on all rules, and advise on safety and shoot
management as required, through the respective SDTS.
(b) To recommend to the Federation any disciplinary actions required, including
suspensions, in respect to individual members for breaches of the rules, un-sportsmanlike
behavior and any other conduct which may be considered prejudicial to the FGFA,
which has taken place in Australia or overseas.
(c) Provide regions, branches and state associations with advice and/or assistance
when requested, to assist in determining appropriate disciplinary actions including
suspensions, in respect to individual members for breaches of the rules, or
un-sportsmanlike behavior at shooting ranges.
A29.3 Convene and hear appeals.
(a) By individual members against state associations, where a state imposed
suspension, prevents participation in national or international events conducted
by the Federation, or where such suspension may be reasonably held to affect
that individuals opportunity, for selection in a national team for that year.
(b) By states against individual members selection or eligibility for a national
team or participation in Field and Game events in other states.
(c) On other matters referred to it by the federation, the executive committee
or the FTSC
A29.4 If a state, region or association has occasion to suspend a member from
competing or participating either for a specific period or indefinitely, in
the case of regions, branches or associations, that decision is then ratified
by the respective state association, then that state association, must notify
the federation. The federation may resolve to extend the suspension to all Field
and Game events, throughout Australia and internationally, subject to the outcome
of any appeal lodged by the member.
Any appeal is to be heard within one month of receipt of the appeal by federation.
A29.5 While under a federation suspension a member is :
(a) Ineligible to compete in national or international sporting clay competitions
either as an individual or as a member of a team.
(b) Ineligible to be a member of the national training squad.
(c) Ineligible to receive federation funding assistance.
A29.5 By entering a FGFA competition, all shooters agree to abide by the rules
for international and Australian competitions, and also accept the disciplinary
powers of the state associations and FTSC.
CHAPTER A30
– AUSTRALIAN TEAMS
A30.1 The method of selection and the composition of Australian Teams, shall
be determined by the executive of the Field and Game Federation of Australia,
upon receipt of recommendations from the FTSC.
(a) Selection will be based not only on proven ability, but will also take into
consideration the potential team compatibility and the suitability of an individual
as a ambassador for Australia and the FGFA.
(b) Any individual rejected from selection in an Australian Team for reasons
relative to Chapter A29 shall have the right to request reasons
CHAPTER 31 -
SUMMARY OF NOTATIONS
Score Cards to be marked for each of the following incidents
Allowable number of incidents per round before incurring a lost target(s)
Rule No, Notation,
Incident, No. Warnings
Rule 3.1.1 SP Not adopting
correct shooting position 1
Rule 12.3 NT Shooting at
a “no target” 1
Rule 7.5 TL Exceeding 20
second time limit 1
Rule 7.6 MF Malfunction of
gun or ammunition 1
Rule 8.2 DP Pretence of shooting
/ dry pointing 1
Rule 9.6 A Appeal against
Referee’s decision No limit
Rule 8.2 ST Shooting out
of turn 1