Background:      This event first ran in 2004 held at the Tamworth/Peel Valley Rifle Club.  It is the biggest title on the Australian High Power Rifle calendar.  The event originated by running the National Match Course, over a single day where each shooter could only contest a single rifle specification.  It has proved so popular, that in 2006, it was shot over 2 days where shooters could contest 2 rifle specs of the championship.  Who knows what the future holds...?

Rules:               - This event is shot in accordance with AIHPA rules.

Location:           - This event may be shot anywhere in Australia.

- Clubs must state interest to host.  AIHPA committee will award the event to the hosts best suitable to run the event.

Occurrence:      - This is an annual event shot each calendar year.

Timings:            - May be shot over 1 day or more, but multiple days must be back to back.

Event Status:     - Group B (refer to status table under chapter “Competition Guidelines”).

Classification:    - Closed Event – Open to AIHPA members only.

- Non AIHPA members pay a $ nominated event temporary registration fee that         covers this event only, classifying the event to “Semi-Open”.  This offers the non-   member the right to claim outright trophies, but titles and classified trophies are still only open to AIHPA members.

Match:              - Minimum schedule of 1x International Match Course.

                        - The match may be expanded by adding additional strings of full courses.

Rifle Specs:       - All specifications accepted (1, 1a, 2, 3 & 5).

- Depending entries, some rifle specs may be combined.

                        - “Any Rifle” may be eligible to compete at the discretion of the hosts/organisers.

Awards:            - Titles and Trophies by rifle spec/s per advert.

- Outright trophies by rifle spec will be offered as a minimum.  There may be additional trophies by shooter classification.

                        - Only AIHPA members are eligible for Title and classified trophies.

- Non-AIHPA members will not be eligible to shoot for the title or classified  trophies, if any, but can shoot for outright trophies if the additional temporary membership fee was paid.

General Information: 

Although this is a “Closed” event, every licensed shooter is encouraged to participate as they may pay a small fee to become temporarily registered to compete.  There is always the option to join AIHPA on the day, and compete with full entitlements 

This event may be run in conjunction with another event, of any type, and interested entrants are encouraged to source a flyer for the event and check all relevant information, such as matches, range details, required equipment, entry fees etc.

Changes:          Organisers reserve the right to change the event or schedule without notice.