2026 SSAA National Junior Challenge
Thursday 9 July to Sunday 12 July 2026
SSAA ACT Inc. is pleased to announce that the 2026 National Junior Challenge will be held on the SSAA ACT Inc. Range Complex in July 2026.
This competition is open to all SSAA Juniors. Please note that the ACT has a minimum shooting age of 12 years to be legally allowed to participate.
For our Queensland juniors SSAA ACT will make arrangements to allow for you to be provided a SSAA ACT State membership for the competition that will allow you to compete and be eligible for awards. Please contact us and we will provide further details and organise this for your attending competitor.
More information is provided below.
Program
Date | Event and Range |
|---|---|
Thursday 9 July | Practice and range familiarisation JMK Range (Main range) |
Friday 10 July | Silhouette Rimfire (am) Cowboy Silhouette (pm) BR 30 (time permitting pm) JMK Range (Main Range) |
Saturday 11 July | SSAA 3P Rimfire (am) Introduction to Western Action (pm) Terry O'Brien Range |
| Catered roast dinner and trivia/games Main Club House |
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Sunday 12 July | Field Rifle Rimfire (am) Terry O'Brien Range |
| Awards and Presentations Main Club House |
Important Information and Documents
Document Name | Link to Download |
|---|---|
Advertisement | Junior Nationals Advertisement ↗ |
Nomination Form | Junior Nationals Nomination Form ↗ |
Commemorative Hoodie Order Form | Junior Nationals Commemorative Hoodie Order Form ↗ |
Accommodation in Canberra
Accommodation in the Canberra Region
The following links are provided for assistance in finding accommodation in the area:
Accommodation | VisitCanberra
Discovery Parks – Canberra | Park Info
Camping – EPIC
Staying on the SSAA ACT Inc. Range Complex
Camping on SSAA ACT Inc. Range Complex is permitted with hot showers, toilets and power available. Administrative cost will be covered by the ACT JDS team. Please advise if you intend to camp on the Range Complex so we can make these arrangements.
Information about Canberra Events and Points of Interest
Visit Canberra website – http://www.visitcanberra.com.au/
