Members of Rugeley Rifle Club were on hand to assist with British Shooting’s 2023 Schools Championship. Held over two days at Chase Leisure Centre in Cannock, 159 air pistol shooters and 107 air rifle shooters competed across Junior, Intermediate and Senior classes after qualifying through regional shoots around the UK. Congratulations to all the participants and medallists on a fantastic two days of competition.
The event was sponsored by Steyr Sport and Hill Pumps. A number of world class and Paralympic athletes on hand to award medals and inspire the next generation of target shooters. More photos at British Shooting’s Facebook Page.
![Young competitors shoot match air rifles in a sports hall.](https://www.rugeleyrifleclub.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/328522790_746265313526069_615751438580741100_n-1024x683.jpg)
![A group of medallists stand with officials and paralympic shooters.](https://www.rugeleyrifleclub.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/328620348_1229329088009370_2795013519275175406_n-1024x683.jpg)
![A group of young people fire match air pistols in a sports hall. At the bench in front of them, computer monitors show the scores returned from the electronic targets.](https://www.rugeleyrifleclub.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/329352131_3020862781550438_3616320686228003244_n-1014x1024.jpg)