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SHOOTING
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information on the PNZ Shooting Programme
Overview
Shooting is a test of accuracy and control, in which competitors use pistols or
rifles to fire a series of shots at a stationary target. Competitions at the
Paralympic Games are open to all athletes with a physical disability. There are
two classes of competition, wheelchair and standing. Athletes compete in rifle
and pistol events from distances of 10, 25 and 50m, in men's, women's and mixed
competitions.
Events
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Rifle - Air Rifle Standing (10m), Air Rifle
Prone (10m), Free Rifle, Sport Rifle
- Pistol - Air
Pistol (10m), Sport Pistol (25m), Free Pistol (50m)
Classification
Shooting utilises a functional classification system, which enables athletes
from different disability classes with the same abilities to compete together,
either individually or in teams. Athletes are divided into three classes
depending on their existing limitations (degree of body trunk functionality,
balance while seating, muscle strength, mobility of both upper and lower limbs),
and on the skills that are necessary in Shooting. These classes are SH1, SH2 and
SH3 (Paralympic Competition includes only classes SH1 And SH2).
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SH1: Pistol and rifle competitors that do not require a shooting stand
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SH2: Rifle competitors who have no ability to support the weight of the
firearm with their arms and therefore require a shooting stand
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SH3: Rifle competitors with visual impairment.
Links
» New Zealand Shooting Federation
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IPC Shooting
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International
Paralympic Committee
 PNZ SHOOTING PROGRAMME
Sport Contacts
PNZ Shooting Programme Director
Bev Chamberlain
bchamberlain@paralympics.org.nz
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