Date: August 14 – 18, 2024
Location: Toronto International Sports Shooting Centre, Pan Am Range, Cookstown, ON
Registration Deadline: July 31, 2024, at 1pm ET.
For more information, please contact: operations@sfc-ftc.ca
Start Times: Please note that the times on the schedule are tentative. As with all events, circumstances may cause delays. Events will not start earlier than the time posted but may start later.
Unofficial/Open Training: Practice rounds other than Pre-Event Training (PET) will be $12.00 paid in cash at the range.
Note: The Organizing Committee, in consultation with the match officials, reserves the right to alter the program and events as deem necessary.
Registration
Registration will be limited to 60 competitors, based on a first come, first serve basis. Registration will NOT be accepted without payment in full at the time of registration.
All participants must be members of the SFC.
All participants must read and sign the waivers and required forms as a condition of participation.
All international participants must be a member of the ISSF Member Federation of the nation of their citizenship.
Check in – Please check in at the REGISTRATION Desk at the range, prior to shooting, on the days and at the times noted on site. Competitor bib numbers will be supplied at Check In.
Mixed Team Event –
This year we are having a 2 Person Mixed Team Event run in conjunction with the Canadian International Trapshooting National Championships (250 targets). This is a fun event and everyone is eligible at no additional cost. The teams will be automatically created at the end of the 4-day event, based on final ranking and then matching top male with last female, then second male with second last female, third male with third last female, until all possible teams are created.
Location
Address of the Toronto International Sports Shooting Centre:
Toronto International Trap & Skeet Club
5206 5th Side Road, Cookstown, ON L0L 1L0
Link to Google Maps: https://goo.gl/maps/3ZZx6
The Toronto International Sports Shooting Centre is located only 45 minutes from the Toronto International Airport.
Accommodation
The Toronto International Sports Shooting Centre in Cookstown is about 15-20 minutes from Barrie, ON. There are many hotels available in the area. See list of Accommodation
Transportation
Athletes are responsible for arranging their own transportation to and from the site. Rental cars are available at the Toronto International Airport, Mississauga, ON. See list of rental car companies here.
Food
There will be on-site food service at the Clubhouse during this event (Aug 15-18).
Burger Station is located at the corner of 5th Sideroad and Hwy 89 and offers eat-in and take-out service, open 7 days a week, from approx. 11 am – 8 pm.
There are many restaurants in the Cookstown, Innisfil an Barrie areas, offering a variety of food choice and all levels of dining experience.
Ammunition
The following ammunition is currently available for purchase on-site at the main clubhouse office (subject to change without notice):
· Sellier & Bellot - #7 ½, 24g - 10 boxes of 25 @ $123.89+HST = $140.00/FLAT
· Clever T1’s - #7 ½, 24g (1328 ft/s) - 10 boxes of 25 @ $128.32+HST = $145.00/FLAT
· Fiocchi - #7 ½, 24g (1350 ft/s) - 10 boxes of 25 @ $$150.50+HST = $170.00/FLAT
· Clever T3’s - #7 ½, 24g (1380 ft/s) - 10 boxes of 25 @ $150.50+HST = $170.00/FLAT
Rules & Regulations
The event will be conducted according to the ISSF Rules and Regulations, currently posted in the ISSF website at www.issf-sports.org It is the responsibility of the athlete and coaches to be familiar with the current ISSF rules.
The Jury reserves the right to make exceptions to the Rules, procedures and times as and when necessary. All changes will be announced in writing and posted at the range. The Chief Referee will coordinate with the match director to select an appropriate number of jury members.
All shooters are expected to serve as sideline referees or flankers. If an athlete is scheduled to shoot the next round, immediately following flanking duty, there will be at least a 20-minute break between flanking and shooting. If an athlete fails to act as a sideline referee when he/she is required to do so, they shall be penalized as per the ISSF Rules.
An up-to-date program schedule (with changes to time or added information) will be posted on site prior to the match.
Equipment control, if conducted, will be conducted according to the ISSF Rules and Regulation (9.4.1) using approved instruments.
Targets
The shooting range for Trap is equipped with international orange targets from Eurotargets.
Protests
Warnings/penalties will be given according to the current ISSF Official Statutes, Rules and Regulations. Protest forms will be available by the Chief Referee’s desk.
Protests will be handled by the Jury. Cost is $50.00 each. The Jury’s decisions are final.
Finals
Finals will be shot according to the current ISSF Rules and Regulations Format. Only Canadian citizens will be eligible. Juniors may not be excluded from Final in any event from which he/she has qualified.
Safety
All pertinent firearms safety practices will be observed. Failure to follow safety rules or direction from Officials or Jury may be cause for disqualification and/or removal.
Eye protection and ear protection are mandatory for all competitors and officials on ranges while shooting is in progress. Any medical emergencies should be immediately reported to a range official.
Spectators, visitors and coaches must follow and adhere to all safety instructions from officials, range safety officers and facility staff. Failure to comply with safety requirements may result in removal from the facility. The TITSCL, OOTA, Organizing Committee and the Shooting Federation of Canada will not be responsible for any articles lost or stolen or any article left at the range during the competition.
Dress Code
All competitors, officials, coaches, volunteers and any other parties involved in this event must adhere to the ISSF Dress Code policy. Prohibited clothing items include blue jeans, camouflage clothing, sleeveless T-shirts, ragged cut-off shorts, all types of sandals, as well as shirts or trousers with non-sporting or inappropriate messages.
Anti-doping Controls
Athletes, and officials may be subject to anti-doping controls conducted by the Canadian Centre for Drug-free Sport in accordance with ISSF and International Olympic Committee anti-doping regulations. The Global DRO website is one resource available to athletes: https://www.globaldro.com/CA/search
Code of Ethics
All competitors, officials, coaches, volunteers, and any other parties involved in this event must adhere to the SFC Code of Conduct & the ISSF Code of Ethics policy. If these policies are violated in any way, please immediately make a formal report of such breach to the Match Director.
Behavior Issues
Please be aware that the Organizing Committee will not tolerate abuse of any kind between of our volunteers, officials or competitors. If the organizing committee determines that such abuse has occurred or that the SFC or ISSF Codes have been breached, the organizing committee will eject any individual responsible for such abuse. The individual may be ejected from any venue.
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted at any range, any other closed room or tent, OR on any of the firing lines. There is no smoking in any spectator areas. Smokers are asked to move away from any people when requested. Smoking is available beyond the parking lot in isolated areas away from others, and away from the onsite propane tank. These rules apply to vaping as well.
Awards
Only one (1) award per athlete can be awarded. In a situation where an athlete qualifies for more than one (1) award, the highest placing will be awarded to the athlete.
All awards will be presented after the competition has concluded.
Classification for Classes A, B and C will be done using the total of the scores from Days One and Two. Competitors will be ranked top score to lowest score. Classification A, B or C will be determined by dividing the competitors in approximate thirds starting with the top score.
See here for the List of Awards
Additional Information
Message of Welcome from the Shotgun Council Director (Susan Nattrass)
Shotgun Council Meeting
Shotgun Council Meeting is planned for Friday, August 16th, after shooting and before the Social and Dinner.
Dinner & Social
Dinner and Social will be held on Friday, August 16th at the main clubhouse and is included (1 ticket) with your entry fee. Additional tickets are available for $65/each on the Entry Form.
Permits for International Competitors
For additional information and ‘Letters of Invitation’, please email the Shooting Federation of Canada at: admin@sfc-ftc.ca or call: 613-727-7483
For visitors to Canada please see the RCMP website at:
http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/cfp-pcaf/index-eng.htm for more information about requirements to bring firearms into Canada.
No athlete may participate without signing all waiver forms.