Target Sprint

Description
Target Sprint derrives from the Biathlon of the Winter Olympics and is a combination of air rifle shooting and middle-distance running. A standard course comprises 3 x 400 running stages separated by two shooting stages in which athletes shoot at sets of 5 reactive (fall-when-hit) targets on a 10-metre range.
Who is it suitable for?
Scouts and upwards
Additional Information
Shooting must be supervised by an appropriately qualified Range Oficer. This relatively new discipline is attracting interest from athletics clubs.
Badge Links
Scouts Master At Arms Badge
Explorers Physical Recreation Activity Badge
Useful links
The National Governing Bodies for target sprint are:
Factsheets on target sprint
The following activity factsheets are relevant to this activity:
Rules on target sprint
The following activity rules are relevant to this activity: