Congratulations to Nadine Nel for setting a SAARA National record (both Senior and Junior) in the 3P Precision discipline at the 2020 NW Open Championships on 28 February 2020.

Nadine scored a 596 / 600 equalling the previous record that was set in 2009. An excellent performance making SAARA and South Africa proud.

Congratulations to AJ Oosthuizen for setting a new SAARA National record in the Under 12 Prone discipline at the 2020 North West Open. SAARA introduced this new discipline to develop the sport and to encourage jounger athletes to take up the shooting sport. the match is conducted as a 40 shot match in the prone prosition using a sporter rifle.

AJ scored a 348 / 400. An excellent performance making SAARA and South Africa proud. Keep up the good work AJ.

It is with great shock that we learned of the tragic passing of Daleen van Standen on 17 January 2020. Our deepest sympathy goes to Heman, Tasha, HJ and the rest of the family. You are in our prayers in this time of sorrow.

Daleen’s dedication and the energy with which she approached any task will leave a lasting impression on all the lives she touched. Rest In Peace Daleen.

Johan Pienaar

SAARA President