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SUMMARY:First Response-TEST
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URL:https://shropshirescouts.org.uk/event/first-response-test/
LOCATION:1st Albrighton Scout Group
ORGANIZER;CN="County First Aid Training Team":MAILTO:firstaid@shropshirescouts.org.uk
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251101
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SUMMARY:YPS Tutor’s Diploma Course Sport Crossbow
DESCRIPTION:Start Time: 0845 for 09:00 Finish Time: 1700\nAdmin: Bring a packed lunch. Tea and Coffee will be available. \nOutline: Qualify to deliver Sport Crossbow shooting as a Scout activity.\nAt the end of the course you should be able to:  Take over an existing archery/sport crossbow range and run it safely with novice sport crossbow shooters\,\nSet up a safe temporary sport crossbow range in a suitable location such as a Scout HQ or open space.\nHelp a young person learn to shoot a sport crossbow competently\,\nRun an approved introductory course for young people in target shooting with sport crossbows.\nTopics Covered: Sport crossbow types & care\, sport crossbow shooting stance and technique\, plus revision of safety\, crossbow law\, building & running crossbow ranges\, taster sessions\, training games\, the Youth Proficiency Scheme with regard to sport crossbows. \nCost:\nShropshire Scouting: £45\nOther Scouting: £65\nNon-Scouting: £105 \nNote: Holders of adult appointments in Scouting are welcome to stay overnight at the Priorslee HQ free of charge on Friday and/or Saturday nights indoors or camped on the grassed area behind\, or in a camper van on the car park. \n**Details and booking form below:** \n📄 PDF Download📄 Word Dowload
URL:https://shropshirescouts.org.uk/event/nsra-yps-tutor-sport-crossbow-course/
LOCATION:Priorslee & St. Georges Scout\, Priorslee & St Georges Scout HQ\, Telford\, Telford\, TF2 9QQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Shooting
ORGANIZER;CN="John Dohoo":MAILTO:john.dohoo@shropshirescouts.org.uk
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260124
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SUMMARY:NSRA – Club Instructor (Airgun)
DESCRIPTION:Admin:  Non residential. Bring a packed lunch each day. Tea & Coffee will be available. \nStart Time: 0845 for 09:00 both days     Finish Time: 1700 both days \nOutline: \nThe Club Instructor (Airgun) course is a techniques course in air rifle shooting in the standing position and in deliberate air pistol shooting. The course is especially recommended to current NSRA YPS Tutors in Air Rifle or Pistol who wish to instruct in the alternate air discipline or to develop their skills as air rifle & pistol instructors. The course fee includes an NSRA course handbook and certification (valid for 5 years). \n  \nEssential Precursors: \nTo qualify as a Club Instructor on completion of this course you must: (A) hold one of the following range management qualifications: NSRA YPS Tutor’s Diploma in an airgun discipline or NSRA RCO\, and (B) you must either be a Life or Annual member of the NSRA or hold a current adult appointment in The Scout Association or the Cadet Forces. \nOther NSRA members or holders of Scout or Cadet Forces adult appointments with substantial experience in the safe handling of firearms may also undertake the course and on completion will be awarded an Airgun Techniques certificate which can be upgraded to a Club Instructor licence on obtaining one of the qualifications listed above. \nTopics Covered: \nIntro & Organisation of the sport\, Safety\, Health & Law\, Equipment\, Position and Stance\, Breathing\, Grip\, Aiming\, Trigger Control\, Follow Through\, Preparation for Shooting\, Training & Coaching. \n📄 PDF Download📄 Word Download
URL:https://shropshirescouts.org.uk/event/nsra-club-instructor-airgun-course/
LOCATION:Priorslee & St. Georges Scout\, Priorslee & St Georges Scout HQ\, Telford\, Telford\, TF2 9QQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Shooting
ORGANIZER;CN="John Dohoo":MAILTO:john.dohoo@shropshirescouts.org.uk
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260207
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SUMMARY:Shropshire Scouts – Shooting Competition 2026 (ShropShoot 26)
DESCRIPTION:Disciplines: Air Rifle\, Air Pistol\, Sport Crossbow \nFee: £12.50 per entrant \nDeadline: Teams must register by 11 January and confirm by 16 January. \nAge Groups & Classes (based on age on 11 April 2026): \nJuniors (under 13): J1 (Rifle bench rested)\, J2 (Pistol two-hand)\, J3 (Optional rifle standing) \nSeniors (13–17): S1 (Rifle standing)\, S2 (Pistol one-hand)\, SX (Sport Crossbow) \nAdults (18+): Rifle\, pistol\, and crossbow categories \nCompetition Format \nHalf-day sessions with training available in pistol and crossbow. \nShooters must have prior air rifle experience. \nStandard targets will be used\, 20 shots per match (may be reduced to 15 if needed). \nEquipment may be supplied or competitors may bring approved .177 rifles/pistols or Petron/Jaguar crossbows. \nRules & Restrictions \nIron sights only\, no specialised clothing. \nSafety is paramount: unsafe behaviour or range damage leads to disqualification. \nFootwear with ankle support not allowed. \nOnly flat-headed “wadcutter” pellets for air rifles/pistols. \nCrossbows must use 8mm bolts and 40lbf draw weight. \nScoring & Awards \nJuniors: aggregate = bench-rested rifle + pistol scores \nSeniors & Adults: aggregate = standing rifle + pistol scores \nTeam Competition: Best 4 shooters (must include at least 1 Junior & 1 Senior). \nAwards: \nIndividual medals for top 3 in each discipline + best aggregate (Junior\, Senior\, Adult) \n“Most improved” medals (Junior & Senior\, compared to 2025) \nTeam medals for top 3 teams \nEntry & Contact \nEarly entry recommended (popular event). \nPayment: £12.50 via bank transfer or cheque. \nForms and payments must be submitted within 5 days of entry. \nQueries: John Dohoo\, County Shooting Activity Team Leader \njohn.dohoo@shropshirescouts.org.uk \nMore Details and booking form below: \n📄 Word Download📄 PDF Download
URL:https://shropshirescouts.org.uk/event/shropshire-scouts-shooting-competition-2026/
LOCATION:NSRA Aldersley\, Aldersley Road\, Wolverhampton WV6 9NW\, NSRA Aldersley\, Aldersley Road\, Wolverhampton\, WV6 9NW\, United Kingdom
ORGANIZER;CN="John Dohoo":MAILTO:john.dohoo@shropshirescouts.org.uk
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260214
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SUMMARY:Scotland Winter Mountaineering 2026
DESCRIPTION:The County Scotland Winter Mountaineering Trip will take place in the West Highlands during the week 14 to 21st February 2026.  This is an amazing opportunity to experience the great outdoors in the Highlands close to Glencoe and Fort William.  \nThis is open to all Scouts\, Explorers and Network members age 14 (at the time of the event) and over.  It will be a week of full winter mountaineering and a good level of fitness will be required.  It would also be beneficial for young people to have previously attended County\, District or Local Hill Walking trips.  \nFull details have been sent out to all Group Leaders in the County to be passed on to Leaders and qualifying young persons.  Places are limited and need to be secured as soon as possible with a £100 deposit. Please see your Scout\, Explorer or Group Leader. \nFor further information contact your local hillwalking or mountaineering lead or email: simon.turner@shropshiresevernandtemescouts.org.uk
URL:https://shropshirescouts.org.uk/event/scotland-winter-mountaineering-2026/
LOCATION:Blakewater Hostel\, Kinlochleven\, Kinlochleven\, Scotland\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260228
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260302
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SUMMARY:NSRA YPS Tutor Air Rifle Course
DESCRIPTION:**Admin:** Non-residential.\nPlease bring a packed lunch each day.\nTea & coffee will be available. \n**Outline:** This course qualifies you to deliver Air Rifle Target Shooting as a Scout activity. \nBy the end of the course\, you will be able to:\n• Safely take over and run an existing air rifle range.\n• Set up a safe temporary airgun range in a suitable location\, such as a Scout HQ or open space.\n• Help young people learn to shoot an air rifle competently.\n• Deliver an approved introductory course in target shooting with sport air rifles. \n**Topics Covered:** Organisation of the sport\, safety\, law\, building & running ranges\, taster session. \n📍 *Location:* Priorslee & St. Georges Scout HQ\n📅 *Date:* 28 February – 1st March 2026 \n**Details and booking form below:** \n📄 PDF Download📄 Word Download
URL:https://shropshirescouts.org.uk/event/nsra-yps-tutor-air-rifle-course-2/
LOCATION:Priorslee & St. Georges Scout\, Priorslee & St Georges Scout HQ\, Telford\, Telford\, TF2 9QQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Shooting
ORGANIZER;CN="John Dohoo":MAILTO:john.dohoo@shropshirescouts.org.uk
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260418
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SUMMARY:Scout Inter County Team Airgun Championships
DESCRIPTION:The 25th annual Inter-County Team Shooting Championships for Scouts.  \nNote: For range operational reasons\, this event is re-scheduled by 1 week\, to April 18-19th. \nDisciplines: Air Rifle\, Air Pistol \nFee: The cost per team this year will be £125.00 per team plus £12.50 per travelling reserve \nDeadline: Entries will close on Tuesday 24th March or earlier if range capacity is reached. Block entries (i.e. with some or all names to follow after a selection event) are permitted but full details should follow as soon as practicable and by Monday April 6th save for “last minute” substitutions due to illness etc. Entries will be acknowledged by email. \nCompetition Format \nThe range will be available on Saturday 18th April\, principally for training and practice. The match is scheduled for the Sunday. \nThe competition will consist of all the members of the team (8 persons per team) shooting both air pistol and air rifle and the aggregate score for both will decide the Championship Trophy winners. Annual trophies for the highest scoring team for pistol\, rifle and aggregate scores will be awarded. \nRules & Restrictions \nSafety is paramount: unsafe behaviour or range damage leads to disqualification. \nFootwear with ankle support not allowed. \nOnly flat-headed “wadcutter” pellets for air rifles/pistols. \n  \nContact \nQueries: John Dohoo\, Shropshire County Shooting Activity Team Leader \njohn.dohoo@shropshirescouts.org.uk \nMore Details and booking form: \nRules (.pdf) \nEntry Form (.rtf) \nEntry Form (.docx) \n 
URL:https://shropshirescouts.org.uk/event/scout-inter-county-team-airgun-championships/
LOCATION:NSRA Aldersley\, Aldersley Road\, Wolverhampton WV6 9NW\, NSRA Aldersley\, Aldersley Road\, Wolverhampton\, WV6 9NW\, United Kingdom
ORGANIZER;CN="John Dohoo":MAILTO:john.dohoo@shropshirescouts.org.uk
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