SAARA is the OFFICIAL and ONLY National Controlling Body for Air Rifle shooting in South Africa as recognised by the South African Shooting Sport Confederation (SASSCo), the South African Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee (SASCOC) and Sport and Recreation South Africa (SRSA).
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26. 02. 23
The 2026 SAARA NW Open, held on 20–21 February 2026, was a special trial event to select the Junior team that will represent South Africa at the ISSF Junior World Cup in Cairo from 19 April to 27 April 2026. The SAARA rifle team will join the larger South African contingent, which also includes pistol and shotgun athletes. We extend our best wishes and eagerly anticipate outstanding performances in Egypt.
From left to right: Charl Cilliers – Team manager, Matthew Schutte – Junior Protea, Anya Theart – Junior Protea, Runé Janse van Rensdurg – Development, Isabella Cilliers – Junior Protea.
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26. 02. 22
We extend our congratulations to Jo-Ann Serfontein, who set a new South African record in the 10m Olympic senior women’s category during the 2026 SAARA North West Open match on 21 February 2026.
Jo-Ann shot a decimal score of 626.0, surpassing the previous record by 0.7 points (which corresponds to a non-decimal score of 595 out of 600) while competing under the revised ISSF rules that took effect in January 2026. This outstanding accomplishment makes Jo-Ann an inspiration to all SAARA athletes.
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25. 12. 07
Isabella Cilliers is congratulated for equalling the SAARA National Senior record and establishing a new Junior record in the 3P Precision discipline at the 2025 SAARA December Open Championships, held on 6 December 2025.
Isabella achieved a score of 596 out of 600, attaining perfect marks in both the kneeling and prone sections of the match. We are proud of your outstanding accomplishment.
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25. 10. 12
The 2025 SAARA National Championship took place in Gauteng on 10 and 11 October 2025. We had a full programme with lots of entries, and we saw some excellent shooting with national records tumbling and many personal best scores.
We extend our sincere gratitude to the athletes and parents who supported the match, as well as to the Gauteng team, SAARA management team members, and sponsors whose contributions ensured the success of the event.
The final events featured outstanding performances, and the atmosphere was charged with anticipation due to several closely contested matches whose outcomes could not be predicted.
It was an honour to welcome Mr. Bennie van den Heever, President of SASSCo, to our match to observe our young athletes in action. We are privileged that he graciously agreed to present the trophies to our top performers of 2025.
The 2025 National champions for the various disciplines are:
10M Sporter Women - from the left - Lihandri Fourie - Gold, Leanka Fourie - Bronze, Danelle van Zyl - Silver
10M Sporter Men - from the left - Charl Kotze - Bronze, Dian Laage - Silver, Anru Robinson - Gold
10M Olympic Women - from the left - Lyjani Schonken - Bronze, Jo-Ann Serfontein - Silver, Isabella Cilliers - Gold
10M Olympic Men - from the left - AD Le Hanie - Bronze, Migael Moulder - Silver, Matthew Schutte - Gold
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25. 10. 12
Isabella Cilliers broke the SAARA National junior women's record in the 10m Olympic event at the 2025 Nationals Championships on 11 October, shooting a decimal score of 623.3 and surpassing the 2024 record of 621.5.
An excellent performance Isabella, you are making us proud.
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25. 10. 12
Congratulations to Lihandri Fourie for setting a new SAARA National record in the 10m Sporter women's discipline at the 2025 SAARA National Championships on 11 October 2025.
Lihandri scored a 551 / 600 improving on the previous record of 547 that was set way back in 2018. This outstanding achievement is a source of pride for SAARA and South Africa.
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