Women on Target® is an initiative run by the NASRPC in conjunction with the Irish Sports Council and it's Women in Sport initiative.
Target shooting is one of the few sports where there is no advantage to being male or female. Women have excelled in the competitive shooting sports over the years. Target shooting is also a very social sport where lifelong friendships and relationships are fostered.
Target shooting in Ireland is predominantly male. Whereas women do take part and do extremely well, their numbers are quite low and we feel that women are not provided with adequate opportunities to be introduced to the sport.
NASRPC is providing a number of Instruction days throughout the country to help introduce more women to the sport of target shooting. We will initially focus on the pistol shooting sports and then progress to other disciplines over time.
NASRPC are proud use the Internationally recognised Women on Target® course material produced by the NRA.
if you require any further information please feel free to contact womenontarget@nasrpc.ie
Women on Target®
Women On Target® Instructional Shooting Clinics create more opportunities for women to learn all about firearms, and to gain confidence in newly-acquired shooting skills.
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Women in Sport initiativeIrish Sports Council Chair, Ossie Kilkenny stated: "This Initiative is aimed at encouraging women; young and old alike into sport as participants, players, officials and administrators. It is recognised that we need to attract more women into all levels of sport and these programmes announced today provide the necessary opportunities for Irish girls and women to access sport in their communities." Speaking at the launch, ISC Chief Executive John Treacy said: "Attracting more women into sport is a key element of our participation strategy, which is all about breaking down barriers and increasing participation in sport, this is a priority for the Irish Sports Council. These projects, and the development of a dedicated website for women in sport, are the means by which many women can rekindle their relationship with sport, or be introduced to it and experience its life enhancing power."Application FormYou can download the application form here - fill it out and send to the address on the form.
If you have any queries please feel free to contact womenontarget@nasrpc.ie
Upcoming eventsThe NASRPC Calendar will include all Women on Target® events but we have included them here for your convenience.
January 29th 2011 - Hilltop Shooting Club
Hilltop Shooting Club is situated in Newtownmountkennedy in Co. Wicklow, only a short Hop from Dublin and accessible from the N11.
Their location can be found on the Clubs and Ranges page.
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