Canadian Junior National Air Gun Championships (CJNC)
Overview
Relays will be filled based on request and first come first served basis.
Prior to registering with the SFC, competitors are encouraged to contact event organisers to arrange relays and to check availability (See contact details for each participating province below).
Registration is available here
Competitors should request a 1st and 2nd choice and organizers will do their best to accommodate.
Competitors are requested to arrive 30 minutes ahead of their scheduled relay to allow time to check in.
Course of Fire: The CNJC will consist of one ISSF course of fire in air rifle or air pistol (60 shots) completed in a time of 75 minutes. Prior to the first competition shot, there will be 15 minutes of sighting-in time. Shooters will be called to line 10 minutes prior to the start of "Sighting Time".
The match will follow the ISSF rules and some matches might be conduced on electronic targets. There will be a random equipment check, post event.
NOTE: Participants with a "Daisy Rifle" or "pump-action air rifle" may participate in a distinct category.
This year, the Championships are not QSDR Eligible.
Mixed Teams
For those athletes wishing to participate in mixed teams, please indicate your interest when contacting the event organizer.
Mixed team events consists of 30 shots per athlete in a time limit of 30 minutes.
Results
The 2023 Championships, were a great success! They were hosted in Truro, Nova Scotia on March 23-26, 2023 by the Shooting Federation of Nova Scotia (SFNS).
The inaugural Championships were held remotely in each Province and Territory on August 20-22, 2022
The 2023 Results are posted here.
The 2022 results are posted here.
In-Person Championships
In-person Championships are held in pre-selected province or territory every odd year.
Each province and territory selects their best junior athletes to form teams.
2023 Truro, Nova Scotia - March 23, 24, 25 & 26 6 - completed
2025 Saskatoon, Saskatchewan - March 27, 28, 29 & 30
2027 Trois-Rivières, Québec - March 25, 26, 27 & 28
2029 British Columbia (unconfirmed)
Remote Championships
In even numbered years, matches are held simultaneously in all provinces & territory. Any juniors athlete can participate. Each PTSO may utilize more than one location.
2022 August 20 & 21 - Completed
2024 March 23 & 24
2026 March 28 & 29
2024 Information & Match Directors Contact
1. Ontario Venue - March 23 Only
Pioneer Sportsmen Club, 211 Pioneer Tower Road, Kitchener, Ontario
Contact Sharon Bowes: bowes.s.r@gmail.com
Ontario Relays:
Relay 1: 9 – 10:15 (sighters start at 8:45)
Relay 2: 11:00- 12:15 (sighters start at 10:45)
Relay 3: 1:00 – 2:15 (Sighters start at 12:45)
Relay 4: 3:00 – 3:30 (mixed Team Relay – Sighters 2:45)
Relay 5: 4:15 – 5:30 (Sighters Start at 4:00) – If needed other relays to be filled first
Relay 6: 6:15- 7:30 (Sighters start at 6:00) – if needed for cadets other relays to be filled first
2. Alberta - March 23 Only
1910 39 Ave NE, Calgary Alberta
Calgary Rifle and Pistol Club
Schedule TBD (9am MST start, mixed team if entrants allow to follow)
3. Newfoundland and Labrador venue - Saturday and Sunday
Memorial University of NL Frank Zahn Range
Contact: Stephanie Tucker: nlsa1999inc@gmail.com
4. Manitoba Venue - March 23 (Saturday only)
920 Nairn Ave. Winnipeg, MB
Contact: kaitlinmccrea@gmail.com
Relay 1: 9am (sighting time 8:45am)
Team event relay 11 am.
Schedule subject to change if high number of registrants received.
5. Saskatchewan - Saturday & Sunday
Range Road 3050
Saskatoon, SK S7S 1N8
Saskatoon Wildlife Federation
Contact: Carla Norman stsa.competitions@gmail.com
6.Quebec
Horaire préliminaire pour le Québec seulement
Les athlètes entrent sur la ligne de tir 25 minutes avant l’heure indiquée dans l’horaire.
(Preliminary schedule - Quebec Only - Athletes to be on the line 25 minutes prior to announced match start).
7. Nova Scotia venue
Email for details: marcom79@ns.sympatico.ca
9. British Columbia - March 23
8:00 am match start.
Richmond Rod and Gun Club
7400 River Road Richmond B.C. (Southwest of #3 Rd & Cambie Rd)
Email for details: juliebpets24@gmail.com
604-760-4404. All info for the match will be posted on BCTSA and RRGC websites.
** Any registration submitted is subject to approval by SFC or the Provincial organization **