DATE
July 25, 2026
This competition will be held as a Virtual competition ONLY!
If you have your own Orion scoring system, scores will need to be reported by Saturday at 2:00 - scores will NOT be accepted after that.
If you do not have an Orion, please contact Michele Happs ASAP so that targets can be mailed and returned.
ENTRY FEES
$15 per shooter
REGISTRATION
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Deadline: July 24, 2026 at 5PM
If you have your own Orion scoring system, scores will need to be reported by Saturday at 2:00 - scores will NOT be accepted after that.
REGISTRATION CATEGORIES
3 Position Sporter Air Rifle individual
3-Position Precision Air Rifle individual competition
Junior (9-14)
Senior (15-18)
Team awards will be given based on number of teams registered (at least 2 teams of 4 shooters)
You can declare teams or teams will be decided by the top 4 shooters by age division.
COMPETITION FORMAT
Target: Orion scoring system will be used
Course of Fire: Sixty (60) shots; three stages at 10 meters (33 feet)
Stages: 8 minutes combined preparation and sighter period
20 minutes kneeling (20 record shots)
5 minutes changeover
5 minutes sighter period
25 minutes standing (20 record shots)
5 minutes changeover
5 minute sighter period
20 minutes prone (20 record shots)
Equipment: Shooters must furnish their own rifle, pellets and equipment.
Ammunition: 100% lead wadcutter pellets are the only approved pellets for use during the match.
RULES
National Standard Three-Position Air Rifle Rules (CMP)
Latest Edition of the National Standard Three-Position Air Rifle Rules. The wearing of eye protection is mandatory. Scoring will be done utilizing the Orion Scoring System. Sporter Air Rifle equipment and clothing will be according to rule 4.2-4.3, and 4.7. Precision Air Rifle equipment and clothing will be according to rule 4.4 –4.7
SPORT DIRECTOR
Michele Happs
Email: smaccshootingeducation@gmail.com
MERCHANDISE
2026 Virginia Commonwealth Games merchandise will be available for purchase online.
AWARDS
2026 Virginia Commonwealth Games bronze, silver and gold medals will be given in each category/division
FOR QUESTIONS
Sport Specific Questions: Contact Sport Director Michele Happs at smaccshootingeducation@gmail.com
Online Registration/Website Questions: Contact the Virginia Amateur Sports office at registration@commonwealthgames.org
All dates, times, locations and formats are tentative at this time. Virginia Amateur Sports reserves the right to make changes to the sport information noted on this page. Some dates, locations and times may change due to registration numbers. Participants are encouraged to check sport info often for any changes.
