COURSES 2018
Target Shooting and attendance on the following advertised courses provide an excellent sporting opportunity. Target Pistol, Smallbore and Fullbore Target Rifle now have Individual Military Training (IMT) status as the courses have transferable skills which improve operational marksmanship.
Courses 2018
Ser |
Month |
Date |
Discipline |
Event/Fixture |
Location |
1 |
Jan |
Wed 24 – Fri 26 |
TP |
TP Beginners Course |
Bisley |
2 |
Feb |
Wed 7 |
CT |
Shotgun Skills Course Module 1&2 |
Bisley/Pirbright |
3 |
Wed 21 |
CT |
Instructor Development Workshop |
Bramley |
|
4 |
Wed 21 – Fri 23 |
TP |
TP Beginners Course |
Bisley |
|
5 |
Mar |
Wed 7 |
CT |
Shotgun Skills Course Module 1&2 |
Bisley/Pirbright |
6 |
Thurs 8 |
CT |
Safety Officers Course |
Bisley |
|
7 |
Mon 26 – Thurs 29 |
CT |
Level 1 Instructors Course |
Bramley |
|
8 |
Apr |
Wed 18 – Fri 20 |
TR |
TR Beginners Course |
Bisley |
9 |
Wed 18 – Thurs 19 |
CT |
Advanced Shotgun Skills Course Module 3&4 (Skeet) |
Bramley |
|
10 |
Sat 21 – Sun 22 |
TR |
Beginners Course (Reserves) |
Bisley |
|
11 |
Wed 25 |
CT |
Shotgun Skills Course Module 1&2 |
Bisley/Pirbright |
|
12 |
May |
Wed 21-Fri 25 |
SB |
Rifle Techniques (Beginners) SBTR Course |
Bisley |
13 |
Wed 23 |
CT |
Shotgun Skills Course Module 1&2 |
Blandford |
|
14 |
Thurs 24 |
CT |
Safety Officers Course |
Blandford |
|
15 |
Wed 6 |
CT |
Instructor Development Workshop |
Bramley |
|
16 |
Jun |
Wed 27 – Fri 29 |
TP |
TP Beginners Course |
Bisley |
17 |
Jul |
Wed 4 – Thurs 5 |
CT |
Advanced Shotgun Skills Module 3&4 (English Sporting) |
Bramley |
18 |
Wed 25 |
CT |
Shotgun Skills Course Module 1&2 |
Bisley/Pirbright |
|
19 |
Wed 25 – Fri 27 |
TP |
TP Beginners Course |
Bisley |
|
20 |
Sep |
Wed 5 |
CT |
Shotgun Skills Course Module 1&2 |
Bisley/Pirbright |
21 |
Thurs 6 |
CT |
Safety Officers Course |
Bisley |
|
22 |
Mon 17 – Fri 21 |
SB |
Rifle Techniques (Advanced) SBTR Course |
Ash Ranges |
|
23 |
Mon 17 – Thurs 20 |
CT |
Level 1 Instructors Course |
Bramley |
|
24 |
Wed 19 – Fri 21 |
TP |
TP Beginners Course |
Bisley |
|
25 |
Wed 19 – Fri 21 |
TR |
TR Beginners Course |
Bisley |
|
26 |
Oct |
Wed 10 – Thurs 11 |
CT |
Advanced Shotgun Skills Course Module 3&4 (Trap) |
Bramley |
27 |
Wed 17 |
CT |
Shotgun Skills Course Module 1&2 |
Bisley/Pirbright |
|
28 |
Thurs 18 |
CT |
Instructor Development Workshop |
Bramley |
|
29 |
Nov |
Wed 14 – Fri 16 |
TP |
TP Beginners Course |
Bisley |
30 |
Wed 14 |
CT |
Shotgun Skills Course Module 1&2 |
TBC North |
|
31 |
Thurs 15 |
CT |
Safety Officers Course |
TBC North |
Additional Courses.
Should your Unit have sufficient personnel interested then the ARA can arrange extra courses to suit, contact the OC Army Marksmanship Training Centre:
a. E-mail - ArmyCapCbt-SASC-ARA-OC@mod.uk.
b. Military - 94211 8081 or 8085.
c. Civilian - 01483 798081 or 798085.
Additional Contact Details
Advanced Shotgun Skills Module 3 & 4, Coach Development Workshop (CDW), CPSA Level 2 Coach Common Element and Level 2 Coach Training Course Discipline. Contact the following:
a. E-mail - bramleyctcourses@gmail.com.
13. CPSA. Contact details are as follows:
a. E-mail - Cheryl@cpsa.co.uk.
COURSE APPLICANT INFORMATION
Course Bookings
For all course bookings, please email the below information to Chief Clerk ARA (Armycapcbt-sasc-ara-chclk@mod.uk) who will confirm availability & process your booking.
Course Name & Date
Service No
Rank
Initials
Name
Unit
Tel No (pref mobile)
Email Address for course JIs
CPSA membership no (where applicable for CT courses only)
INTRODUCTION
1. Target Shooting and attendance on the following advertised courses provide an excellent sporting opportunity. Target Pistol, Smallbore and Fullbore Target Rifle now have Individual Military Training (IMT) status as the courses have transferable skills which improve operational marksmanship.
COURSE APPLICATION INFORMATION
2. Course application details may be obtained by contacting the Chief Clerk at HQ ARA by email at ArmyCapCbt-SASC-ARA-OC@mod.uk Tel 94211 8084. Applications must be submitted at least six weeks before the course starts. You will still be charged for the course if you cancel your attendance less than 14 days prior to the course commencing; unless the cancellation is for operational/service reasons.
3. Should your unit have sufficient personnel interested then we can arrange extra courses to suit.
4. Clay Pigeon Shooting Association (CPSA), Clay Target courses available are:
a. CPSA Shotgun Skills - 1 day course - £25.
b. CPSA Safety Officer - 1 day course - £40.
c. CPSA Instructor Development Workshop (IDW) - 1 day course - £100. d. CPSA Level 1 Instructor course - 4 day course - £425.
5. Personnel attending the following CPSA courses are to be:
a. CPSA Safety Officer – In date CPSA Clubman member.
b. CPSA IDW and Level 1 Instructor – In date Full CPSA member.
6. Joining the Association for Target Rifle, Smallbore Rifle or Target Pistol courses is not required, but students are encouraged to join the Army Target Shooting Club to progress their expertise and attain places in the Army’s shooting teams and selection for the ASCB Elite Olympic 2020 training squads in Pistol and Smallbore Rifle disciplines.
7. Fullbore (7.62)Target Rifle courses available are:
a. Target Rifle Introductory Course – 2 day course - £50.
b. Target Rifle Instructor Course – Any personnel requiring this qualification are to contact HQ ARA.
8. Smallbore (0.22) Target Rifle courses available are:
a. Basic Course – 5 day course - £50.
b. Advanced Techniques Course – 5 day course - £50. c. 3 Positional Course – 5 day course - £50.
9. Target Pistol, Air and .22 Olyimpic pistol, courses available are:
a. Beginners Course – 3 day course - £50.
Accommodation Options
Hythe Lodge – Free of charge transit accommodation available at Bisley. There are a total of 32 bed spaces.
ATSC Clubhouse - £10 per night for members / £35 per night for non-members. Single & Double rooms available, all bedding is provided. 16 x Single Rooms, 2 x Twin Rooms, 1 x Double Room, 1 x Family Room (Double + Single)
For all accommodation bookings for Hythe Lodge & ATSC Clubhouse, please email atscbisley@gmail.com
Contact Details
Headquarters Army Rifle Association (HQ ARA)
Samantha Treuman,
Chief Clerk, HQ ARA
Hythe Lodge,
Elcho Road
National Shooting Centre
Bisley, Woking, Surrey GU24 0NY
Telephone:
Mil: 94211 8084;
Civ: 01483 798084
Fax: 01483 799821
Signal Message Address: ARA PIRBRIGHT
E-Mail: ArmyCapCbt-SASC-ARA-ChClk@mod.uk