New South Wales Rifle Association Service Rifle Championships 2025

Introduction

The NSW Rifle Association (NSWRA) Service Rifle Championships will be contested on 4-5th October 2025 on the ANZAC Service Rifle Range, Franklin Street, Malabar. 

The match will commence at 9:00am on each day.

On Saturday, commencing at 8:00am, on the 300M mound, all competitors will receive their competitor packs  and have their rifles scrutinized to ensure they comply with the requirements of the rifle class in which that competitor intends to shoot.  

The details of the match, the match rules, and eligibility to compete are set out below.

Eligibility to Compete

To be eligible to participate in the Service Championships, competitors must be current members of the National Rifle Association of Australia (NRAA) or other accredited Association.

Competitors must have a current Firearms Licence which must be include 'Target Shooting' as a Genuine Reason for holding the licence. (Licence will need to be shown when collecting Competitor pack on mound).

Match Classifications
Service Rifle (as per SSR Chapter 16) -
o    Standard (Grades A, B, C)
o    Modified (Grades A, B, C)
Sniper Class (as per SSR Chapter 16) -
o    Classic
o    Modern
Precision Service Rifle (as per SSR Chapter 24, no rimfire Class) -
o    Open Class (Only)

A Competitor will NOT be permitted to shoot in more than one class.

Match Rules

The match involves shooting from 300, 200, 150 and 100metres each day and will require a minimum of 120 (+2 sighters) scoring rounds for the two days. The option will be available to shoot just one of either of the days, however there will be no sighters on day two (60 scoring rounds only). Further details about the exact course of fire and competitor's pack (which will be physically provided to each contestant on the mound) can be viewed here.

Matches will be held in accordance with the NRAA Standard Shooting Rules (SSR) (current version published at 1/07/2023).  The relevant references to these service championships can be found in the following SSR Chapters and Appendices:

NRAA SSRs 2023

NRAA SSRs 2023 Chapter 16 Service Rifle Shooting

NRAA SSRs App 9 Approved Service Rifles

NRAA SSRs App 10 Approved Sniper Rifles

NRAA SSRs App 3 Service Rifle Commands

Course of Fire / Competitors Handbook

Competitors are advised to review these rules to ensure they and their proposed class of firearm, sling, clothing, etc. will comply with the rifle class in which the competitor intends to shoot.

Due to range limitations, the muzzle energy of any rifle used must not exceed the Range Approval limit of 4,500 joules.

Range Safety

Rifle bolts are NOT to be inserted into the rifle until the competitor is on the firing mound and about to commence their detail.

At the end of the detail, the competitor will remove their bolt and magazine (if possible) and have their rifle cleared separately by each of the two Safety Officers. If the magazine or bolt is not removeable a breech flag must be inserted.

Should any competitor witness an emergency or potential range safety issue they must report the matter immediately to the Range Officer running the match.

Match Details

The match will commence at 9:00am on each day, with a daily briefing at 8:30am.

On the Saturday, all competitors are to be present by 8:00am. Competitor ID cards will be issued and rifles scrutinised to ensure rifle classes entered are correct.  

Variation of the Program

The program may be varied due to weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances as appropriate.  Changes will be notified to competitors by the Chief Range Officer.

Range Operations

The service championships will use various manually operated targets, some hand-held others in ‘Hythe’ target mechanisms.

Supporting the match operations will be the following persons:

• Chief Range Officer             Permanent appointment for the duration of the championships
• Mound Range Officer          Responsible for directing the competing shooters on the mound
• Butts Officer                         Permanent appointment for the duration of the championships
• Butts Scorers                        Two persons responsible for verifying the targets scores
• Statisticians                          Two persons who will collate and finalise the scores

On the Saturday, all competitors are to be present by 8:00am. Competitor ID cards will be issued and rifles scrutinised to ensure rifle classes entered are correct.  

Medallions and Presentations

Medallions will be awarded for both daily (Sat and Sun) and grand aggregate (Sun) competition placings for each competitor class.

For Each Day and the Two-Day Match and each Competitor Class    

Per Class	Minimum competitors
First Place	2
Second Place	5
Third Place	10

 

The Daily and the Overall championship presentation ceremonies will be held on the mound. 

Prizes

While Championship placegetters will receive medallions, Tom Smith  of of T-Bone Shipwrighting has kindly donated a fully refurbished M96 Swedish Mauser which will be awarded through a Lucky Dip of all entrants and assistants - one entry per person!

Parking

Vehicles (except for official match vehicles) must park at least 30 metres or as directed behind the mound. Please follow the range and traffic rules as signposted to ensure the safety of everyone on the range.

Entries & Accommodation

Pre-Entry and pre-payments are essential. Entries may be made through the NSWRA website.

Entries open on Sept 15 and close at 5pm on Wed Oct 1. 

Please note that late entries or cash payments will NOT be accepted under any circumstances.

The Competitor Entry Fee, which include range fees, is as follows:

Service Championships Entry Fee (Two Days)                          $90

Service Championships Entry Fee (One Day)                            $50

Accommodation Fees

Bunk Accommodation using communal toilet/showers            $25

Bunk accommodation with toilet.                                                $30

GENERAL INFORMATION

On-Site Camping and Caravan Facilities 

Due to ground subsidence in the caravan and camping area, this area will not be operating, only room accommodation will be available.

Accommodation in Various Rooms 

The accommodation facilities available include bunk beds, and some may include toilet facilities.  If you choose this accommodation, you need to supply own bedding or sleeping bag.

Toilet and Shower Facilities

Toilets and showers are located in ‘B’ Block.  An Accessible toilet and shower are available beneath Jamieson House.

Range Access

Competitors will be supplied with a range security gate access PIN for the duration of this match.  Please do not share this PIN with any third parties.

Meals & Refreshments

Lunch will be available from the MDRA Canteen on the Saturday, other meals are available from food outlets in the Malabar shops and the Souths Juniors Club at 28 Victoria Street, Malabar.

NSW Rifle Association Shop 

The Shop will be open on the Saturday from 8am to 1pm.  The NSWRA Shop is located in "C” block, next to the MDRA Office and canteen (Refer Range Diagram).  In addition to ammunition and reloading components, the Shop stocks and extensive range  of clothing and accessories.  The shop accepts most major credit cards (not Amex).  Contact number for the shop is 02 9311 4532.

Security and Personal Safety

Please ensure that adequate precautions are taken to protect against theft or loss.  The NSW Rifle Association accepts no risk or responsibility for losses, damages, costs, injury, or other consequences resulting directly or indirectly from your participation in this event.

Safe storage requirements must always be adhered to.  As a guide, the NSW Firearms Registry recommends the following to secure a firearm between matches and when staying away from a competitor’s place of residence:

1. The use of devices such as trigger locks or similar commercial devices.
2. The firearms being placed unloaded out of sight, in the boot/trunk, glove box of other concealed area of a locked motor vehicle or room of a residence.
3. Ammunition must be locked in a separate container inside the vehicle, e.g., in the boot/trunk, glove box or a locked container in a locked vehicle.

The Service Range Trailer located on the mound contains a First Aid Kit and an Automated External Defibrillator (AED).

Contact for NSW Rifle Association Service Rifle Championship

Email: "Doug Meaney" kielandrall@bigpond.com or admin@nswra.com.au

ANZAC Rifle Range Complex Layout:

 

 

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Competitors Handbook 2025 SRC 1.9.25