Month: February 2026

Oliver takes Rifle Silver at BOAG 2026

by RichHin Competitions

Congratulations to Oliver Hill who won silver in the Junior Men’s 10 Metre Air Rifle at the British Open Airgun Championships. Qualifying with a solid score of 609.8, he closely trailed Bookham shooter Aidan Healy on 610.8. Oliver maintained his nerve into the final, sitting just 0.1 behind leader Aidan after the first five shots. Slipping to third after shot 12, he slowly climbed back into second position, with a massive 10.8 on shot 17., developing a 2.6 point lead over eventual Bronze medalist James West. Aidan was a little too far ahead to be caught though, finishing the gold medal shoot-off 0.8 points ahead of a resurgent Oliver.

Three smiling young men stand on a podium. The one in the middle holds a trophy.
Medalists in the Junior Men’s 10m Air Rifle at BOAG 2026 photo:NSRA/Eleanor Shorey
Three smiling young men stand holding match air rifles on a shooting range.
Medalists in the Junior Men’s 10M Air Rifle at BOAG 2026 photo:NSRA/Eleanor Shorey

Bronze for Pippa at BOAG 2026

by RichHin Competitions

Pippa Watterson placed third in the Junior Women’s 10Metre Air Pistol yesterday at the British Open Airgun Championships. Qualifying in fourth, Pippa started out steady, sitting in fourth place through much the final, narrowly climbing into bronze medal position after her 20th shot, just avoiding the fourth place elimination.

Three smiling young women stand holding match air pistols on a shooting range.
Medalists in the Junior Women’s 10m Air Pistol at BOAG 2026 photo:NSRA/Eleanor Shorey
Three smiling young women stand on a podium. The one in the middle holds a trophy.
Medalists in the Junior Women’s 10m Air Pistol at BOAG 2026 photo:NSRA/Eleanor Shorey

Rugeley members support British Shooting Schools Final

by RichHin Club News

Rugeley volunteers were in action this week at the 2026 Finals of British Shooting’s Schools Championship.

Held at Chase Leisure Centre, this year’s National Final saw a move to a full 30 lanes of electronic targets, supporting 220 pistol and 160 rifle athletes who had qualified from over 1000 competitors at the regional heats last autumn.

As an event sponsor, Rugeley were present with a club stand and ran a raffle for our charity account.

Five people pose in a large hall. Four wear high vis jackets, one of whom is in a wheelchair. The fifth man is in the uniform of a Deputy Lord Lieutenant.
Rugeley volunteers pose with Deputy Lieutenant Col. David Leigh at the British Shooting Schools Championship Finals in Cannock Leisure Centre.
A man stands behind a table. He is flanked by two floor banners reading "Rugeley Rifle Club"
Lee on the club stand