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CLAY TARGET SHOOTING

​The South West Academy of Sport (SWAS) Clay Target Shooting program is proudly supported by the Victorian Clay Target Association (VCTA) and the Victorian Institute of Sport.  The program aims to bring together the most talented junior players in the South West region and develop them for selection into State or National squads.

Program Structure

The Clay Target Shooting program is structured to deliver 7 training sessions over the program. These sessions are scheduled to compliment an athlete’s club activities as well as avoid Regional and State Teams events.  The program also aims to include guest coaches to provide additional insights to the training environment.

Duration

The Clay Target Shooting squad program will run of a Sunday from August until March with all sessions at Noorat Gun Club unless otherwise specified.

  -  August 25th, 10am - RESCHEDULED:   Saturday 31st August, 10am Noorat

  -  September 29th, 10am

  -  Saturday October 19th, Inter-Academy at Werribee

  -  October 27th, 10am  SW ZONE SHOOT

  -  November 7th - 10th  State Titles Echuca

  -  November 24th, 10am

  -  February 2nd, 10am

  -  February 23rd, 10am

  -  March 23rd, 10am

  -  April 27th, 10am

Head Coach

Gary Hayden - Victorian Clay Target Association state coaching coordinator and 2019 Hall of Fame inductee

Inclusions

-  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

-  $200.00

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;

  1. Be an existing member of an affiliated ACTA club in the South West, or the Victorian Clay Target Association directly.

  2. Have a positive attitude and a willingness to learn.

  3. Have reached a satisfactory standard of based on current ranking and/or performance at local tournaments and regional events.

  4. Show a willingness to learn and be able to demonstrate competency with due regard to firearm safety.

  5. Have a parent present at all sessions.

Please note that SWAS  is finalising the program for 2024.  As such, some alterations to the program may still occur.

Clay Target Shooting: About

ELITE SWAS SHOOTERS

Penny Smith and SWAS logo in green and gold

PENNY SMITH

2024 PARIS OLYMPICS BRONZE MEDALLIST
2020 TOKYO OLYMPICS
CORANGAMITE SHIRE

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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

PROGRAM PARTNERS, SPONSORS & SERVICE PROVIDERS

Working together to support SWAS Athletes

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VICTORIAN CLAY TARGET ASSOCIATION

Program Partner (Funding)

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INSIDE THE MINDS OF ELITE SHOOTERS

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ATHLETE APPLICATION FORMS
SWAS Application Form 2024
- Please note applications are currently closed

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Shooting Australia
Victoria Clay Target Association

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PREVIOUS SWAS CLAY TARGET SHOOTERS

Penny Smith;  Dual Olympian, 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

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