Youth

Youth Imperial Meeting 2026 - Part 1
Start Date:

Saturday 11 July

2026

Entries Open:
Tuesday 10 March 2026 at 10:00
Venue:
National Shooting Centre, Bisley

Contact Information:

For more information please contact youth@nra.org.uk 01483 798802

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Youth Imperial Meeting 2026

Part 1: Saturday 11th - Sunday 12th July

For full details please refer to the Event Notes (coming soon) and Event Guide in the download section below

Saturday 11th July: A four part multi-discipline experience day for young shooters to expand their shooting knowledge

Attendees will rotate through 4 different Ranges at the National Shooting Centre, experiencing and learning shooting techniques in; Clay Targets, Gallery Rifle, Sporter Air Rifle and Target Rifle. At each Range, entrants will receive coaching and instruction by members of the shooting communities

Entry Requirements:

  • Age: You must be aged 14-24 on the day of the event. Please contact youth@nra.org.uk if you are under 14 and still interested in the event
  • Eligability: This event is open to NRA Members, shooters from other Home Office Approved Clubs, and individuals from other organisations with prior shooting experience
  • NRA Membership: Any entrant who is not an NRA Member will have to pay the Non-Member Fee of £17 (which coveres the whole of the Youth Imperial Meeting if applicable)

Entry Fee

£105 per person

Including firearms, over 200 shots and coaching


Sunday 12th July: A morning of beginner-friendly competitions (09:00-12:00)

Attendees can register for the following Competitions:

  • Sporter Air Rifle: 10m 40 shot match
  • Gallery Rifle Match: Comprising of a 25m Precision & Multi-Target match in Gallery Rifle Smallbore (GRSB)
  • Clay Targets: 25 shot Sportrap competition - hosted on Jubilee Copse
  • Target Rifle: 2+10 at 300 yards. Entry includes issued 147gr ammunition

Issued Entries: Included issued NRA firearms and ammunition

Entry Requirements:

  • Age: You must be aged 14-24 on the day of the event. Please contact youth@nra.org.uk if you are under 14 and still interested in the event
  • Membership: This event is open to NRA Members. Shooters from other Home Office Approved Clubs are welcome to enter, but are required to pay the Non-Member Fee
  • Shooter Certification Card (SCC):
    • Air Rifle & Clay Targets: Please email youth@nra.org.uk with details of your shooting experience/ qualifications
    • Gallery Rifle: Gallery Rifle / Carbine
    • Target Rifle: Iron sighted rifle

Entry Fee

Sporter Air Rifle: £20 £30 (Issued)

Gallery Rifle Match: £20 £35 (Issued)

Clay Targets: £25 (including cartridges)

Target Rifle: £25 / £35 (Issued)

Awards & Prizegiving: 

Prizegiving will take place on Sunday afternoon, with awards presented to the top placing shooters in each event, with additional awards for the highest scoring U16, U19 and U25.


Saturday & Sunday: Youth Imperial: Part 2

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 Afternoon Activities: Youth Imperial: Part 3

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