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TARGET RIFLE AUSTRALIA LIMITED
ABN 29 143 527 851

ATHLETES WITH A DISABILITY

Target Rifle Australia is committed to ensuring that people with a disability are encouraged to participate
at the highest level. There are two categories of IPC shooting—SH1 which is basically those who have lost
the use of the lower limbs, and SH2 which is loss of both upper and lower limb control.

The rifles used are the same as those used by able-bodied athletes. Allowances are then made for the
extra equipment needed to enable athletes with a disability to compete. Australia has a number of
athletes who have gained great success internationally.

Libby Kosmala Athletes with a disability preparing for an Air Rifle competition

(12-time Paralympian and (Photo - Petr Kurka)
multiple Gold Medal winner)
preparing for competition
(Photo – Yvonne Hill)

ALL MEMBERS - COMPETING FOR THE FIRST TIME

All clubs and states conduct competitions that are available to members of all levels, as most of the
competitions are graded. The grading system takes note of your shooting ability. Grade categories are
from A to D, with the very top athletes competing together in grade A. The lower grades allow beginners
to still experience the excitement and comradery of competition events by competing alongside all
athletes but scoring just against their peers.

Many competition events provide prizes for those at the top of each grade and there are club and state
championships plus TRA national championships that members are encouraged to enter.

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