Junior Program

Queensland Amateur Pistol Shooting Association (QAPSA) values the importance of junior development in the sport of Pistol Shooting and the need to promote, guide and provide opportunities to explore their potential, strengthen bonds and friendship between all ages.

To assist in this development the QAPSA have a dedicated Junior Rookie Squad (JRS) that allows the provision and pathway for those aspiring to become successful in their chosen events with emphasis on the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) events and a particular a focus on the Olympic Pistol Disciplines.

The objective of JRS is to develop and promote ISSF pistol shooting to all junior members and the community, particularly through the shooting media and competitions. JRS will promote discipline and safety and firearms handling including providing coordinated coaching, direction and motivation through support and Squad Camps on behalf of QAPSA.

JRS can also provide the pathway for qualification and inclusion to the Queensland State Development Squad (QSDS) and within the QSDS Guidelines potential State Team representation.

Nomination to the QAPSA JRS is on an annual basis.

Queensland Amateur Pistol Shooting Association ISSF Junior Rookie Squad further information:
JRS Guideline
JRS Nomination Form
JRS Consent Form

JRS Camp Consent form
JRS Policy