Shooting

Shooting
at the Baku 2015 European Games

Competition venue: Baku Shooting Centre

Competition
starts: 16 June
7 days of
competition 330
athletes
19 medal
events

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Key Personnel Medal events (19)

European Shooting Confederation (ESC) Men (9) Women (6) Mixed Team (4)
ESC President - Vladimir Lisin (RUS) 10m Air Rifle 10m Air Rifle Air Rifle
ESC Secretary General - Alexander Ratner (RUS) (AR60) (AR40) (AIR50)
ESC Vice-Presidents - Kerstin Bodin (SWE), Pekka Kuusisto (FIN)
50m Rifle 3 Positions 50m Rifle 3 Positions Air Pistol
ESC-ISSF Technical Delegates - Wilhelm Grill (GER), Petros Kyritsis (CYP)
(FR3x40) (STR3x20) (AIR50)
ESC Press and Promotion Committee Chairman - Risto Aarrekivi (FIN)
50m Rifle Prone 10m Air Pistol Trap
BEGOC Competition Management (FR60PR) (AP40) (TR50)
Shooting Manager Abdulali Allahverdi 10m Air Pistol 25m Pistol Skeet
(AP60) (SP) (SK50)
The Shooting competition 25m Rapid Fire Pistol Trap
The Shooting competition at the Baku 2015 European Games will be held from 16 (RFP) (TR75)
June to 22 June 2015 at the Baku Shooting Centre in Baku. The competition will 50m Pistol Skeet
consist of 19 medal events, summarised below: (FP) (SK75)

Trap
(TR125)
Double Trap
(DT150)

Skeet
(SK125)
A total of 330 athletes, including 210 men and 120 women, may take part in the
Shooting competition.

The rules
The Shooting competition will be held in accordance with the editions of the
following documents that are in force at the time of the Games:

Guidelines of ESC (available at www.esc- shooting.org)

ISSF Official Statutes: Rules and Regulations (available at www.issf-sports.
org)

Scoring
In qualification for the rifle events, the centre of the target will be worth a
maximum 10. For air rifle and 50m prone the target will be 10.9. In the finals, the 10
rings will be subdivided into 10 decimal score zones from 10.0 up to a maximum

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10.9. In each event, the score from the final will not be added to the qualification International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) Official Statutes: Rules and
score to determine the rankings. In finals, all athletes start on zero. The pistol Regulations (available at www.issf-sports.org)
events will be scored in the same way as some rifle events, but on full rings. European Games Rules on Advertising, Demonstrations and Propaganda

For finals in the 25m Rapid Fire Pistol Men event, a "hit-or-miss" logic is used Competition format
to determine scores, starting from zero. For finals in 25m Pistol Women divided
Shooting events
in two stages, where one is the elimination round, and the other consists of the
Rifle events
medal matches, also buidling upon the "hit-or-miss" approach, starting from zero.
Event Qualification Finals

In the shotgun events, a hit will be declared when at least one visible piece is seen Men's 50m Rifle Prone (RP 60 shots, 50min 8 competitors, 2 series ( 3 shots), 14
single shots each 30 sec
by the referee to fall from a target or if powder emerges from the target after a
Men's 50m Rifle 3 Positions 120 shots, 165 min 8 competitors, 15 match
shot. In each event, no scores from the qualification round will be carried forward (FR3x40) shots in each
to the final to determine the rankings.
Men's 10m Air Rifle (AR60) 60 shots, 75min 8 competitors, 2 series (3 shots), 14
Tie-break procedures single shots each 50 sec
Women's 50m Rifle 3 Positions 3 x 20 shots, 8 competitors, 15 match shots in
Ties occurring during the qualification phase will be broken according to ISSF (STR3x20) 105min each
Rules (which vary from event to event). Ties occurring in semi-finals, finals or
Women's 10m Air Rifle (AR40) 40 shots, 8 competitors,
medal matches will be broken by shoot-offs. 50min 2 series ( 3 shots), 14 single shots
each 50 sec
Penalties/disqualification rules
Mixed teams' 10m Air Rifle 50 shots, 30min 8 teams,
Score protests: a shooter may make a score protest about the value of a shot. If (AIR50) 6 shots, 50sec/shot
this is denied a two-point penalty is automatically incurred. Such protests are Pistol events
resolved by the Classification Jury using accredited techniques. Other penalties/ Men's 50m Pistol (FP) 60 shots, 90min 8 competitors, 2 series ( 3 shots), 14
disqualifications will be in accordance with the ISSF Rules. single shots each 50 sec

Appeals and protests Men's 25m Rapid Fire Pistol 2 x 30 shots, 4sec, 6sec or 6 competitors, 4sec/5-shot series
(RFP) 8sec/5-shot series
Appeals and protests must be submitted within the specific times for each
event, as stated in the ISSF Rules. Official results will not be published until any Men's 10m Air Pistol (AP60) 60 shots, 75min 8 competitors, 2 series (3 shots), 14
problems have been resolved. single shots each 50 sec
Women's 25m Pistol (SP) 30 + 30 shots, 5min/5-shot 8 competitors,

Clothing and equipment series (precision), 3sec/shot

(rapid fire)
2 stages /Medal matches hit/miss

Clothing and equipment used by athletes and other participants in the Shooting Women's 10m Air Pistol (AP40) 40 shots, 50min 8 competitors, 2 series ( 3 shots), 14
competition at the Baku 2015 European Games must comply with the following single shots each 50 sec
documents: Mixed teams' 10m Air Pistol 50 shots, 30min 8 teams,6 shots, 50sec/shot
(AIR50)
Guidelines of ESC (available at www.esc-shooting.org)

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Location: Baku Shooting Centre

Shotgun events
Mens Trap 6 competitors, The technical meeting will be conducted by both Technical Delegates and
5 rounds x 25 targets
(TR125) 15 targets competition management, and will be held in accordance with the ISSF Rules and
Regulations. All NOC team managers must attend.
Mens Double Trap 6 competitors, 30 targets,
3 rounds x 50 targets
(DT150) 2 medal matches

Mens Skeet 6 competitors, Warm-up procedures

5 rounds x 25 targets
(SK125) 16 targets, 2 medal matches
Each range will have a dry training and warm-up area.
Womens Skeet
3 rounds x 25 targets
6 competitors, All athletes must comply with the warm-up and call procedures detailed in the
(SK75) 16 targets, 2 medal matches ISSF Rules and Regulations (Finals in Olympic Rifle and Pistol events/Finals,
Womens Trap 6 competitors, Shotgun Events).
3 rounds x 25 targets
(TR75) 15 targets, 2 medal matches

Mixed teams Trap

(TR50)
2 rounds x 25 targets
3 teams, 15 targets, 2 medal
matches
The venue
Mixed teams Skeet
The Baku Shooting Centre is a brand-new purpose built shooting facility for the
3 teams,
2 rounds x 25 targets Baku 2015 European Games, and will form part of the lasting legacy left by Baku
(SK50) 16 targets, 2 medal matches
2015. This new facility is due for completion in December 2014.
A summary of the format of each Shooting event is given above. Field of play
Competition schedule The competition venue will contain the following competition areas:

A detailed competition schedule can be found on page 6.

Sport-specific events
Competition draw
The draw for all events will be conducted at 12:00 on 14 June 2015 at the Baku
Shooting Centre. All team managers are eligible to attend. The draw will be
conducted in accordance with ISSF Rules, and will be held more than 24 hours
before the start of Pre-Event Training (PET). The results of the draw will
encompass start lists, lane allocations and assignment of targets for all events in
the schedule.
One rifle/pistol qualification range for 10m events
One pistol qualification range for 25m events
One rifle/pistol qualification range for 50m events
One rifle/pistol finals hall for 10m, 25m, and 50m events
Five shotgun ranges, including a finals range
All competition areas and all equipment will be provided in accordance with the
ISSF Rules and Regulations.

Technical meeting
Date: 15 June 2015
Time: 13:30

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Facilities Training
The following facilities will be available at the competition venue:
Training for the Shooting competition will take place at the Baku Shooting
An athletes lounge, which will include services such as an athlete Centre. Unofficial training will begin on 12 June. Official training will take place in
refreshment station, the Sport Information Desk, television with an in-venue accordance with the ISSF Rules and Regulations.
live sports feed and Wi-Fi
Additional information
A broadcast mixed zone and an I-Zone (the I-Zone replaces the press mixed
zone and media conference room at a competition venue). The Baku Shooting All athletes will be allocated Pre-Event Training (PET) start list, on the same lane
Centre and Mountain Bike Velopark will feature a shared I-Zone on which they will be competing, within 24 hours of the start of their event.
A doping control station
Medical facilities and services such as field-of-play response team, spectator
response teams and ambulance staff. Each venue will have at least one
medical person with Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support certification
Physiotherapy services featuring internationally trained physiotherapists
A Sport Information Desk, offering services including distribution of general
sport information, results and other key competition information

Transport
The approximate travel time from the Athletes Village to the Baku Shooting
Centre is 19 minutes. All travel times are subject to being refined in tandem with
the road infrastructure delivery.

Weather
Due to its location on the southwest Absheron Peninsula, Baku is characterised
by its warm temperatures and strong winds all year long, and summers are
usually hot and dry. Based on statistics from recent years, the mean temperature
is approximately 23C (73F) in June with around 15 hours of daylight. In June, the
prevailing wind direction is from the north, with a mean wind speed of 6.5 m/s.

Qualification and entry

All information on qualification and entries for Shooting can be found in the
Shooting qualification system, distributed by BEGOC. NOCs should check online
for regular updates to the qualification criteria, which will be made available to all
NOCs on the e-Qzet (the NOC Extranet).

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Competition Schedule
16 June 2015 - Day 4, Baku Shooting Centre
09:00 - 15:00 SH01 10m Air Rifle Men's Qualification
10m Air Rifle Men's Finals
10m Air Rifle Men's Medal Ceremony
10m Air Rifle Women's Qualification
10m Air Rifle Women's Finals
10m Air Rifle Women's Medal Ceremony
10:30 - 17:30 SH02 Trap Men's Qualification - Day 1
Trap Women's Qualification
Trap Women's Qualification - Shoot-Off
Trap Women's Bronze Medal Match
Trap Women's Gold Medal Match
Trap Women's Medal Ceremony
17 June 2015 - Day 5, Baku Shooting Centre
09:15 - 18:00 SH03 10m Air Pistol Women's Qualification
10m Air Pistol Women's Finals
10m Air Pistol Women's Medal Ceremony
10m Air Pistol Men's Qualification
10m Air Pistol Men's Finals
10m Air Pistol Men's Medal Ceremony
10:30 - 13:45 SH04 Trap Men's Qualification - Day 2
Trap Men's Qualification - Shoot-Off
Trap Men's Bronze Medal Match
Trap Men's Gold Medal Match
Trap Men's Medal Ceremony
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18 June 2015 - Day 6, Baku Shooting Centre
11:30 - 14:45 SH05 50m Rifle Prone Men's Qualification
50m Rifle Prone Men's Finals
50m Rifle Prone Men's Medal Ceremony
11:00 - 18:15 SH06 Mixed Team Trap's Qualification
Mixed Team Trap's Qualification - Shoot-Off
Mixed Team Trap Final
Mixed Team Trap's Medal Ceremony
19 June 2015 - Day 7, Baku Shooting Centre
09:00 - 13:15 SH07 50m Rifle 3 Positions Women's Qualification
25m Pistol Women's Qualification Precision
50m Rifle 3 Positions Women's Finals
50m Rifle 3 Positions Women's Medal Ceremony
10:30 - 18:00 SH08 Double Trap Men's Qualification
Double Trap Men's Qualification - Shoot-Off
Double Trap Men's Bronze Medal Match
Double Trap Men's Gold Medal Match
Double Trap Men's Medal Ceremony
20 June 2015 - Day 8, Baku Shooting Centre
09:00 - 14:15 SH09 50m Pistol Men's Qualification
25m Pistol Women's Qualification Rapid
50m Pistol Men's Finals
50m Pistol Men's Medal Ceremony
25m Pistol Women's Bronze Medal Match
25m Pistol Women's Gold Medal Match
25m Pistol Women's Medal Ceremony
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09:00 - 17:00 SH10 Skeet Men's Qualification - Day 1
Skeet Women's Qualification
Skeet Women's Qualification - Shoot-Off
Skeet Women's Bronze Medal Match
Skeet Women's Gold Medal Match
Skeet Women's Medal Ceremony
21 June 2015 - Day 9, Baku Shooting Centre
08:15 - 18:15 SH11 50m Rifle 3 Positions Men's Qualification
25m Rapid Fire Pistol Men's Qualification - Stage 1
50m Rifle 3 Positions Men's Finals
25m Rapid Fire Pistol Men's Qualification - Stage 2
50m Rifle 3 Positions Men's Medal Ceremony
25m Rapid Fire Pistol Men's Finals
25m Rapid Fire Pistol Men's Medal Ceremony
09:00 - 16:00 SH12 Skeet Men's Qualification - Day 2
Skeet Men's Qualification - Shoot-Off
Skeet Men's Bronze Medal Match
Skeet Men's Gold Medal Match
Skeet Men's Medal Ceremony
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22 June 2015 - Day 10, Baku Shooting Centre
08:15 - 19:30 SH13 Mixed Team 10m AIR 50 Rifle's Qualification
Mixed Team 10m AIR 50 Pistol's Qualification
Mixed Team 10m AIR 50 Rifle Semi-final (2
matches)
Mixed Team 10m AIR 50 Pistol Semi-final (2
matches)
Mixed Team 10m AIR 50 Rifle Bronze Medal Match
Mixed Team 10m AIR 50 Rifle Gold Medal Match
Mixed Team 10m AIR 50 Rifle's Medal Ceremony
Mixed Team 10m AIR 50 Pistol Bronze Medal
Match
Mixed Team 10m AIR 50 Pistol Gold Medal Match
Mixed Team 10m AIR 50 Pistol's Medal Ceremony
09:00 - 15:45 SH14 Mixed Team Skeet's Qualification
Mixed Team Skeet's Qualification - Shoot-Off
Mixed Team Skeet Final
Mixed Team Skeet's Medal Ceremony
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Disclaimer

All information contained within this Competition Factsheet may be subject to change between now and the Games. NOCs are advised to check the e-Qzet for
important updates on topics such as the qualification system and the competition schedule.

Detailed Games-time Sport Guides will be distributed to NOCs in May 2015.

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