Competition Briefing
Pistol Shooting will hold a competition briefing for all team managers at 1.00pm, Saturday 12 May at the Mickett's Creek Range Shooting Complex. This meeting is important for all to attend.
Competition Program
The Pistol Shooting competition will runfrom Sunday 13 May through to Friday 18 May from 8:00am till 3:30pm each day.
International Participation in Pistol Shooting
As at 5 May 2007, Pistol Shooting will have the following international teams competing:
Singapore, Fiji, Indonesia and Norfolk Island.
* These teams are being finalised. Please note changes may occur
Event Details
Countries will be represented from mainly the Asia/Pacific Region, with many of these countries using this as a Pre-Olympic training ground. A variety of ISSF and NRA events will be conducted at the Arafura Games. Participants will also have the opportunity to compete in a Grand Prix events which will be held in conjunction with the Arafura Games.
Each participant will be required to pay a one-off fee of $A50.
**All International delegates travelling with a firearm will need to apply for a permit. The permit application form can be found in the 'Documents' section of this website.
Event Location
The competition will be conducted at the Micket Creek Shooting Complex, located approximately twenty minutes from the Marrara Sporting Complex.
Events
The following shooting events will be held:
* 50M Pistol (senior & junior)
* Rapid Fire (senior & junior)
* Centrefire
* Women's 25M Match (senior & junior)
* Standard Match
* Men's & Women's Air Pistol 10M (senior & junior)
* Air Rifle 10M
* Service Pistol
Grand Prix Events (Darwin Open)
The following events will be held in conjunction with the Arafura Games:
* Air Rifle 10M
* Service U/R
* Service 25M
* Black Powder 25M
* Black Powder 50M
* International 1920 Match
**All participants interested in competing in the Grand Prix Events are asked to complete the Grand Prix entry form available in the 'Documents' section of this website and forward it to Tex O'Brien.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much will it cost?
Each participant of the pistol shooting event will be required to pay a one-off fee of $A50.
Other than this participation fee there is no registration fee to participate in the Arafura Games. However, you are responsible for costs associated with air travel, accommodation and daily living expenses. Arafura Games organisers provide transport to and from the airport to your place of accommodation, and to and from playing venues and accommodation. Arafura Games accreditation also provides free access to transportation using the Darwin Public Bus service.
What about accommodation for my team and officials?
Darwin has a variety of accommodation to suit all budgets, tastes and special requirements. Almost all of Darwin's accommodation houses are located close to the Central Business District (CBD) and a short drive from sporting venues. Accommodation bookings can be made through the Arafura Games Bedbank. Visit the Arafura Games website www.arafuragames.nt.gov.au for a link to the Bedbank service, telephone: +61 8 8941 0388 or email dcem@catalystnt.com.au.
Accommodation should be booked early to benefit from early specials and avoid disappointment.
Contact
ISSF/PA
Tex O'Brien
PO Box 37120
WINNELLIE NT 0821
Phone: +61 8 8947 4792
Mobile: +61 418 898 962
Fax: +61 8 8945 1559
Email: texgun@bigpond.com