Countryman Fairs are proud to host the ATEO Junior Airgun Championships. Aimed at novice young shots, the Junior Airgun Championship will consist of 10 silhouette targets set at various distances up to 50 yards. Young shots from across the UK will have a chance to qualify for the Grand Final to be held at Airgun Expo at the Midland Game Fair in September.

The ATEO Junior Airgun Championship will be open to all shooters aged 14 and under, at a cost of £4.00 per entry. The entry fee includes a 10-target practice on the tuition range and one entry into the competition range. All airguns and equipment will be supplied by the ATEO. Full details of the prize package and the format for the final will be announced before the Midland Game Fair.

ATEO Junior Airgun Championship Rules of Entry

• Entrants must be 15 or under on the day that they enter the competition.
• The Competition will run at designated shows
• Two classes can be entered; spring or Co2
• All entrants must use the supplied equipment, which is either: BSA Supersport or Umarex Air Magnum in .22” calibre fitted with telescopic sights, which have been zeroed at 35 yards using Milbro pellets,
• All entrants will receive basic safety training prior to entry for the competition.
• Entrants will use the air rifle provided by the ATEO, and be monitored by the coach,
• who will score their card through the competition course.
• All entrants will receive supervision.
• No coaching will take place on the competition course.
• All entrants will fill in a score card with name, address and date of birth on the section provided, and must have a parent /guardian’s signature added, to be valid.

Course for both classes

• The course will consist of 10 targets, with nominated tie-break targets being used to decide the highest placing in the event of tied scores.
• Targets will consist of a range of knock-over type targets, individual disc targets and Simmons knock-down targets in a range of sizes. Minimum target distance to be 8 yards and the maximum 50 yards

Prizes

• The top 3 scores from each class over the weekend of each qualifying event will each receive a trophy.
• The overall winner of each class will receive an invite to attend the Grand Final at the Midland Game Fair on Sunday 18th September 2011 to compete in their respective class.
• No correspondence will be entered into with entrants or their families. Result will be available at www.ateo.org.uk
• The coaches reserve the right to refuse entry to the competition to any entrant if they feel their size, attitude or capability to safely use the equipment provided on the junior coaching range is in question. Final entries will be at 4.30pm each day.

Qualifying Events

• Kelmarsh Game and Country Fair – 21st & 22nd April 2012
• Highclere Game and Country Fair – 26th & 27th May 2012
• Sussex Game and Country Fair – 16th & 17th June 2012
• Lowther Game and Country Fair - 11th & 12th August 2012