Learn to Score with Accuracy and Confidence
The NSRA Scorers Course is designed for shooters, club officials, and competition organisers who want to accurately and confidently score paper targets in line with NSRA rules. Whether you’re scoring club competitions or supporting county-level events, this course will ensure you understand the principles and procedures behind fair and consistent scoring.
Delivered by experienced NSRA Scorers, the course combines essential theory with practical exercises, giving you the skills to score targets clearly, accurately, and with integrity.
Who Is This Course For?
This course is ideal for:
- Club members responsible for scoring internal competitions
- Team captains and league scorers
- Shooters who want to better understand how their targets are scored
- Volunteers supporting postal competitions and open meetings
No prior qualifications are needed — just a willingness to learn and attention to detail.
What You’ll Learn
- NSRA rules and guidance on scoring .22 and .177 air targets
- How to identify and handle close shots, doubles, and anomalies
- The correct use of scoring gauges and overlays
- Recording and communicating scores clearly
- Common errors to avoid and how to deal with disputed scores
Participants will also take part in practical scoring exercises using real targets and official gauges.
Why Take This Course?
- Improve the accuracy and consistency of scoring at your club
- Build confidence when handling close or contested shots
- Support your club or county with qualified scorers
- Gain insight into how targets are judged in competition