



CLAY TARGET SHOOTING
The South West Academy of Sport (SWAS) Clay Target Shooting program aims to bring together the most talented junior shooters in the South West region and develop them for selection into State or National squads.
Program Structure
The Clay Target Shooting program for 2024 has concluded. The program is being reviewed in line with the level of support from the VCTA.
Duration
The Clay Target Shooting squad program has concluded for 2024. We encourage prospective athletes to keep an eye on social media for a return date.
Head Coach
2024: Gary Hayden - Victorian Clay Target Association state coaching coordinator and 2019 Hall of Fame inductee
Inclusions
- TBC
- Clay Targets at each shoot
- Inter Academy with Gippsland and Bendigo Academies
- At home or in gym training program (please note SWAS does not provide a trainer or gym access)
- Online Member portal with access to education and training resources
- SWAS Training Tee
Exclusions
- 5-6x cartridges per shoot payable directly to the coach/club or privately sourced
- SWAS Shooting Jacket (approx. $240 inc GST)
- SWAS merchandise (hoodies, caps, etc)
Indicative Associated Costs
SWAS Fees
- TBC
Selection Criteria
The SWAS Clay Target Shooting program caters for athletes in the U18 age groups. The program can service up to 12 athletes with final numbers dependent upon competency against the selection criteria.
Athletes must;
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Be an existing member of an affiliated ACTA club in the South West, or the Victorian Clay Target Association directly.
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Have a positive attitude and a willingness to learn.
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Have reached a satisfactory standard of based on current ranking and/or performance at local tournaments and regional events.
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Show a willingness to learn and be able to demonstrate competency with due regard to firearm safety.
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Have a parent present at all sessions.
Please note that SWAS is reviewing the program for 2025. As such, some alterations to the program may still occur.
ELITE SWAS SHOOTERS

PENNY SMITH
2024 PARIS OLYMPICS BRONZE MEDALLIST
2020 TOKYO OLYMPICS
CORANGAMITE SHIRE
2024 CLAY TARGET SHOOTING ATHLETES
HAYLEY BARAKE
HARRY BROWN
2023 National DTL State Team Event Champion
LINCOLN BROWN
HARLEY PICKFORD
JORJA RUNDELL
SEAMUS BYRON
LENNY DOBBINS
AUSTIN PRICE
INSIDE THE MINDS OF ELITE SHOOTERS
ATHLETE APPLICATION FORMS
SWAS Application Form 2024
- Please note applications are currently closed
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Shooting Australia
Victoria Clay Target Association
PREVIOUS SWAS CLAY TARGET SHOOTERS
Penny Smith; Dual Olympian, Olympic Bronze Medallist, World Record Holder, Australian Record Holder
Angus Murfitt
Benjamin Thow
Braden Veale
Charlie Carmody
Daniel Damasi (National Academy)
Daniel Hawtin
Daniel Jehu
Delaney Foster
Ebony Mason
Elizabeth Diprose
Ethan Domney
Evan Porter
Fraser Diprose
Harrison Glennen
Harry Clark
Harry Payne
Isaiah Harris
Jack Holdsworth
Jack Skinner
Jake Elliott
James Wood
Jesse Ryan
Jesse Sellens
Jett Fleming
Jordyn Brown
Jourdain Patterson
Justin Rundell
Lachlan Pringle
Lachlan Veale
Luella Foster
Makenzie Chambers
Matt Molan
Matthew Negrello
Mishay Chamvers
Nea Gordon
Rebecca Linke
Ruby Lawrence
Sam Carmody
Sara Kosch (National Academy)
Thomas Pilgrim
Tom Clark
Tricia Carter
*Let us know where you are now! Get in touch via our SWAS Alumni Form