Rifle: Long Range Championships 2025-26

DATES 

Saturday 2nd May 2026 

VENUE 

Appleton Rifle Club, Warrington 

ENTRY OPENING DATE  
Tuesday 10th March 2026 

ENTRY CLOSING DATE 
Tuesday 14th April at 11:59pm - Student/ Competitor Deadline 
(Students/ Competitors must apply by this deadline) 

Thursday 16th April at 11:59pm - Institution Administrator Approval Deadline  
(Institutional Administrators are given 48 hours after the student/ competitor deadline to approve entries) 

SINGLE ENTRY 

This competition will NOT operate a staged entry process. As such, please ensure all entries are submitted through BUCS Play prior to the closing date listed above. 

ENTRY COSTS 
Men’s and Women’s Individual Championship: £11

Mixed pairs: £7.25

Mixed Quartet: £11

Women's Triad: £9.50

This competition will NOT operate a staged entry process. As such, please ensure all entries are submitted through BUCS Play prior to the closing date listed above. 

INFORMATION GUIDE 

NSRA Handbook 

Additional information required for the BUCS Play entry form  

• Captain Details (Name, Postal Address and Email) – for administrative purposes only 

• Each Competitor’s gender (i.e. male or female) 

• Must enter Individual Champs to be able to enter the Team events. 

• Which team letter will shooter take part in (A, B, C, etc) 

• Left-Handed Shooter? 
   

TIMETABLE  

The competition is not squadded.  

Each University is allocated adequate firing points for the number of shooters they have brought to complete the competition in the time allowed.  

Team Captains can allocate firing points as they wish from those allocated to the university.  

The first detail starts at 09:00 and the final detail at 16:30.  

Two 30-minute details at each distance.  

20 minutes to shoot the 20 shots including unlimited sighters and 10 minutes to change targets.  

REGISTRATION 

1. Report to the Stats Hut 
Upon arrival, the team captain must report directly to the stats hut. Here, we will confirm that they have received all previously emailed information, including firing point allocations, detail times, and other relevant event details. 

2. Confirm Athlete Attendance 
At this point, the captain will be asked to verify that all students entered to shoot have arrived. It is common for amendments to be needed (such as adding reserves or adjusting team lineups) so this check is essential. 

3. Ensure Team Members Sign In 
The captain is responsible for ensuring that all team members sign the visitor’s book, which is located on the 50m range. 

4. Ask for Assistance if Needed 
If the captain requires any help, several members of our team will be available on site to provide support and guide teams around the venue. 

RULES AND REGULATIONS  

Click here for the rules and regs 

WITHDRAWALS 

To withdraw from the event, please contact your Institution Administrator who should inform the event lead.  

Please see REG 7.9 for our withdrawal policy 

PRESENTATIONS  

At the end of the day once all shooting is finished & scores finalised. 

1st 2nd 3rd for Individual Men – BUCS Medals 

1st 2nd 3rd for Individual Women – BUCS Medals 

1st 2nd 3rd for Quartet – BUCS Medals 

1st 2nd 3rd for Ladies Triad – BUCS Medals 

1st 2nd 3rd for Pairs – BUCS Medals 

1st 2nd 3rd for Team of 8 – BUCS Medals – these will be sent out after the event by the NSRA 

1st Home Country International – NSRA Plaquettes 

PHOTOGRAPHY & VIDEOGRAPHY 

Anyone wishing to take photos or video at this event must complete the BUCS Media Accreditation Form prior to the event.  

BUCS reserves the right to prohibit photography equipment being used at a BUCS event. BUCS reserves the right to request that the individual ceases to take photographs, deletes any images and, if considered necessary, leaves the venue. 

PARKING

Free parking on site

BUCS POINTS 

Please see Appendix 1 for the BUCS Points available at this event. 

SUSTAINABILITY 

The sustainability of our event matters to us and these are the positive steps we are taking to manage our environmental impact: 

• All staff and volunteers are encouraged to travel to the event via public transport 

• We have used local suppliers where possible 

• Event programmes are all online, minimising paper use 

• We will print on demand merchandise (if applicable) 

How can you help at this event? Here’s some ideas:  

• Be self-sufficient by using refillable bottles and coffee cups to reduce waste 

• Travel smarter – as a team on a minibus, cycle or use public transport 

• Go paperless - use your phone for all event information  

SAFEGUARDING AT BUCS EVENTS

BUCS’ mission is to provide exceptional student sporting experiences that inspire, develop and unite.

Critical to our success is our commitment to always providing safe, friendly and enjoyable environments for all participants. Whether competing, coaching, officiating, volunteering, working or spectating at these events, the welfare of all is critical to our mission.

To find out more or report a concern, please click here.