2010-10-09 – NSRA YPS Finals

yps_11Over the past 6 weeks, Leaders from both the 5th Dartford Scouts Group’s Earley and Burne Troops have been instructing 13 of our own scouts and 3 visitors from 9th Dartford Scout Group to become proficient in the sport of air rifle target shooting. 

The course concluded with an exam, in which a minimum of 70% must be attained before progressing to the shooting part of the test. We are proud to announce that every attendee passed the theory exam and progressed to the shoot off. 

The “Shoot off” consisted of a practice card upon which as many “sighting” shots could be fired in a limited time period, in order for the participants to familiarise themselves with the rifle they had been allocated.  Thereafter, a further 4 cards were issued where 5 pellets were shot at each.

In order to grade the participant’s capability, the NSRA created the following grade bands.

100 – 124 – Skilled Shot

125 – 149 – Marksman

150 – 174 – Expert Shot

175+ Master Shot

I kid you not, we were staggered with the level of competence we saw this year, with many scouts hitting excellent scores, but a special mention to Henry from the 9th Dartford Scout Group for attaining “Expert Shot” and to the Earley Troop’s own Connor who achieved “Master Shot” – The highest possible grade within the NSRA’s YPS scheme and the first one the 5th Dartford Scout Group has been awarded.  Thankfully, both these scouts and almost all who attended the course will be representing Dartford at this year’s annual National Scout’s Rifle Target Shooting Competition at NSRA Bisley next weekend.

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Congratulations to everyone who qualified and who’s results are published below.

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