



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.
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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.
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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.
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Head Coach
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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
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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)
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Indicative Associated Costs
SWAS Fees
- TBC
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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.
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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
2025 CLAY TARGET SHOOTING ATHLETES
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INSIDE THE MINDS OF ELITE SHOOTERS
ATHLETE APPLICATION FORMS
SWAS Application Form 2025
Please note applications are currently closed and will open during August 2025
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
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Angus Murfitt
Austin Price
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
Halle Barake
Harley Pickford
Harrison Glennen
Harry Brown
Harry Clark
Harry Payne
Isaiah Harris
Jack Holdsworth
Jack Skinner
Jake Elliott
James Wood
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Jesse Ryan
Jesse Sellens
Jett Fleming
Jordyn Brown
Jorja Rundell
Jourdain Patterson
Justin Rundell
Lachlan Pringle
Lachlan Veale
Lenny Dobbins
Lincoln Brown
Luella Foster
Makenzie Chambers
Matt Molan
Matthew Negrello
Mishay Chamvers
Nea Gordon
Rebecca Linke
Ruby Lawrence
Sam Carmody
Sara Kosch (National Academy)
Seamus Byron
Thomas Pilgrim
Tom Clark
Tricia Carter​
*Let us know where you are now! Get in touch via our SWAS Alumni Form