Open Training Days
One day 10 - 5

Anyone with an appropriate air pistol can attend these days.
Delegates are put in groups according to experience and the course ontent will be appropriate to each group.

The squad coach and members can often be found in attendance.

Venues are usually Callander and Carlisle, but we can organise an event to suit your club or requirements on request.

Depending on numbers, cost usually Members £40, non members £50

For queries, click here to email
 

Closing date is one week before the date of the course, after which no refunds will be possible

Formal Qualifications

Range Officer Course – SPA Certified

1 day + Assessment at a later date

Cost

£35

Must have Pre-requisites

SPA Membership

Course

The Range Officer course covers Safety, Competition Rules and Range, topics such as preparation, control, equipment, malfunctions, Orders, Etiquette, Commands, Competencies, responsibilities and Kit.

This is Pistol and Gallery Rifle Specific and does not include MOD Ranges.

Assessment

Delegates must manage a range running a competition under observation.

Usually at an SPA event but can be undertaken at the delegates home club event; depending on the area, there may be an additional cost for the assessors travel expenses.

The courses are normally held at the National Sports Centre in Largs.

Closing date is one week before the date of the course, after which no refunds will be possible 

For queries please click here to email

Club Instructor Course – NSRA Certified

2 days

Cost

Course          £60

Must have Pre-requisites

SPA Membership

NSRA Membership

Range Conducting Officer qualification

Course

Information about Coaching Scheme and NGBs

Law

Safety

Equipment

Shooting Position(s)

Holding, aiming and firing procedure

Dealing with conditions

Child protection, equity and disabled awareness

Venue

This course can be held at your home club.

Travelling expenses will be incurred.

Closing date is one week before the date of the course, after which no refunds will be possible.

For queries, click here to email

Club Coach Course – NSRA Certified

2 days + Assessment at a later date

Cost

Course          £80
CRBS            £20

Must have Pre-requisites

SPA Membership
NSRA Membership

SPA or NSRA Range Conducting Officer Qualification

NSRA Club Instructor Qualification

Course

The Club Coach course deals with coaching methods rather than shooting disciplines and includes:

Law, Safety, Equipment, Communication, Presentation skills, Organisation, Body positioning and Process of firing a shot (pistol or rifle – this is coaching not discipline specific), helping people to learn, putting it all together in a coaching session, code of conduct and general documents.

Assessment

Delegates must deliver a 20 minute session under observation.

Usually at an SPA event but can be undertaken at the delegates home club; depending on the area, there may be an additional cost for the assessors travel expenses.

CRBS

To gain NSRA certification, a Criminal Records Bureau Check must be carried out by the NSRA. This process commences after assessment and costs £30 (at time of processing).

The courses are usually held at the National Sports Centre in Largs

If you would like to book a place, please click here for an application form
For queries, click here to email
 

Closing date is one week before the date of the course, after which no refunds will be possible.