South Australia Rifle Association
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November 2026
Match Rifle Championship 2026 – Lower Light
National Competition
Match Rifle Championship 2026
Join us at Lower Light for a weekend of long-range competition, with Match Rifle and Long Range F-Class (FO and FTR) over 900m, 1000m and 1100m.
Friday 6 November — Practice
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Practice from 1pm.
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Practice fee: $10.
Saturday 7 November — Championship
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Arrive at 8:30am for an approximately 9am start.
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Distances: 900m, 1000m and 1100m.
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3 sighters and 15 scoring shots at each distance.
Sunday 8 November — Championship
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900m and 1000m: 2 sighters and 15 scoring shots at each distance.
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1100m: 2 sighters and 20 scoring shots.
Monday 9 November — Bisley Match
The Bisley Match is separate to the championship.
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Distances: 900m, 1000m and 1100m.
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2 sighters and 15 scoring shots at each distance.
Entry, accommodation and food
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Entry fee: $90.
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Twin-share rooms: $35 per night.
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Bunk rooms: $20 per night.
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Caravans: $10 per night.
For accommodation bookings, please email admin@riflesa.asn.au. Please BYO food. Evening meals are available at the Lower Light Hotel.
Competition enquiries
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Chris Martens: 0420 557 844
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Bill Naismith: 0429 671 594
Please see the attached event flyer for the full programme.
Australian Capital Territory Kings 2026
Kings
Wednesday 11th November - Sunday 15th November
More information to be announced.
East v West Competition 2026
Special Event
East v West Competition 2026
14–15 November 2026 | Lower Light Rifle Range
East takes on West for a weekend of team shooting and friendly rivalry at Lower Light!
The proposed competition will bring together teams of 20 shooters across TR, F Open, F Standard and Sporter, supported by four coaches per team.
Proposed program
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Saturday: Starting at 12 pm — 500 m and 600 m
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Sunday: 700 m and 800 m, finishing early afternoon
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Format: 2 sighters + 10 counting shots at each distance
Come along, represent your area and enjoy a traditional inter-area contest with fellow SARA members.
For enquiries, contact admin@riflesa.asn.au.
Final program and team arrangements to be confirmed.
December 2026
Yunta Rifle Club Christmas Shoot
Open Prize Meeting (OPM)
🎄Yunta Rifle Club Christmas Shoot 🎄
Celebrate the festive season at the Yunta Rifle Club Christmas Shoot on Saturday 5 December 2026.
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Date: Saturday 5 December 2026
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Time: 9.00 am start
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Location: Yunta Rifle Club
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Entry: $40, including lunch
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Program: Three 10-shot matches — two at 500m and one at 300m
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Time permitting: Pairs Match, with mixed disciplines allowed
The Yunta ‘Legends’ Shield will be awarded to the top TR shooter, with shields also awarded to the top F Standard, F Open and Sporting Class – Open shooters. No muzzle brakes permitted.
🛏️ Meals and accommodation
Make a weekend of it, with meals available from Friday evening and the bar open from 3.00 pm Friday. Camping is available at the range, with accommodation also available at nearby shearers’ quarters or the Yunta Hotel.
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Shearers’ quarters: Contact Warren or Ros on 0429 865 050 or 0429 333 756 to book rooms.
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Yunta Hotel: Phone 0438 663 265.
📲 Registration and enquiries
Please pre-register by contacting Richard Steel on 0427 273 168 or emailing yuntarifle@hotmail.com.
See the Yunta Rifle Club Facebook page for updates.
September 2027
SARA Hunt Series 2027
Kings
Hunt Series 2027
Wednesday 8th and Thursday 9th September 2027 at Lower Light Range.
Lock it in!
SARA King's Prize 2027
Kings
The 133rd King's Prize - South Australian Rifle Association
Friday 10th September through to Sunday 12th September 2027, at Lower Light Range.
It's going to be a good one!