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2019 South African Champions

The results of the 2019 Souths African Championships.

10m Sporter Women.

Medal	Name	Province
Gold	DE WET, Nicky-Leeze	WC
Silver	GROVE, Zandra	KZN
Bronz	DA SILVA, Chantel	GP

10m Sporter Men

Medal	Name	Province
Gold	BARCO, Diaego	KZN
Silver	SNELL, James	KZN
Bronz	SERFONTEIN, Luan	WC

10m Olympic Women

Medal	Name	Province
Gold	OELOFSE, Caitlin	GP
Silver	SNYDERS, Tanya	GP
Bronz	OOSTHUIZEN, Elmary	NW

10M Olympic Men

Medal	Name	Province
Gold	PIENAAR, Barto	GP
Silver	VAN STADEN, H.J.	GP
Bronz	BASSON, Pierre	GP

Full results for download

Updated SAARA Rules - 2019

The updated SAARA rules was approved by the SAARA Council on 22 February 2019. The elements that are reflected in the ISSF rules has been removed and the Sporter and Springer rules has been updated to reflect the amendments made over the last few years. The major changes include:

The order or the 3P matches has changed to Kneeling, Prone, Standing as per the ISSF rules.
Provision has been made for an under 12 age group
The team selection criteria and SAARA ranking method has changed to reflect the decisions taken at the 2018 SAARA summit.

Download new rules.

The ISSF Athlete’s Handbook

The International Shooting Sport Federation has launched the ISSF Athlete’s Handbook, a useful guide for shooting sport athletes on various aspects related to their career and life.

This is a fairly large file to downlaod but it seems to be well worth it.

ISSF Website

ISSF Rule changes for 2018

Please note that there has been a significant change to the ISSF rules that will come into effect on 1 January 2018 in order to promote gender equality in the shooting sport.

For Air Rifle this means that the women's 10m Air Rifle event will increase for 40 shots to 60 shots.

There has been some amendments to clarify the rifle dimensions.

Get the full story and download the new rules from the ISSF website.

SAIDS Advisory on risk of dietary / herbal supplements: "BIOGEN TESTOFORTE"

Dear Federation,

Please note the attached advisory on the risks related to dietary supplements, in particular the product “BIOGEN TESTOFORTE” found to contain anabolic agents, not listed on the label. It has been linked to recent positive doping tests in athletes.

It is extremely important to communicate and share this information with your athletes, coaches, officials, medical teams and your regional affiliates.

Thank you,

Regards,

Amanda

Dr. Amanda Claassen-Smithers(Ph.D)
Education Manager

NEW SOUTH AFRICAN LADIES RECORD

18. 09. 20

posted by: Johan

Desirie du Toit

Congratulations to Desirie du Toit for setting a new SAARA National ladies record in the 10M Sporter discipline at the 2018 SAARA OVL Open on 15 September 2018.

Desirie achieved a score of 531 using the new 60 shot scoring method for ladies, an excellent performance making SAARA and South Africa proud.