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.
Are you booking on behalf of a group?
Use the link below to access a group booking system. If you have any questions regarding this process, please reach out via youth@nra.org.uk
➤ CLICK HERE: Youth Imperial Meeting Group Booking Form