Scouts UK and the NSRA Shooting Pathway

The NSRA supports The Scout Association’s involvement in target shooting, providing assistance with training and education at various levels. 

We realise the importance of the Scout Association’s role in helping to showcase target shooting to the next generation and get young people involved in our great sport.

Whether you are new to target shooting or looking to take your first steps into coaching, the NSRA is here to help you.

For people new to shooting, our NSRA YPS Course is a great introduction to target shooting, enabling you to see if you like the sport and giving you a great foundation at the same time.

For Scout Leaders wanting to deliver target shooting, the NSRA YPS Tutors Course is a great place to start on a career in coaching the activity.  The course supplies the key knowledge you’ll need to run ‘try a shoot’ days and deliver YPS Courses. It isn’t stand-alone qualification and sits within the NSRA Coaching Scheme and is the launch pad for higher level qualifications.

The NSRA and The Scout Association work together promoting and encouraging young people to take up target shooting, providing an opportunity to gain access to our qualifications. We have a special arrangement with The Scout Association, allowing access to training without the usual stipulation of being an NSRA member. 

However, many leaders and shooters choose to become NSRA members and take advantage of the benefits of NSRA membership. These include:

  • Discounted entry to our competitions

  • Exclusive entry to members only competitions

  • Access to our Reward benefit through the JustGo platform, featuring discount codes off many famous brands

  • Affordable membership fees

  • Unrivalled insurance coverage through our partners, MarshSport

  • Support of an Association that actively promotes and supports target shooting at all levels  

  • Quarterly magazine featuring community articles and news

 

Check out our pathway documents for more information.  Whatever pathway you choose, we’re here for you!

Starting off with the Basic Pathway as an overview, you can choose to follow the Shooting & Competition Pathway or the Coaching Pathway. Each image is available to download by clicking on it. We hope they will help you plan your journey!

Basic Pathway Outline

Shooting and Competition Pathway

Coaching Pathway

The NSRA - Supporting You In Your Shooting Journey

They are also available to download in A4 format, perfect for popping on notice boards.

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