Proposal for Pistol Australia to Host the 2019 WA1500 (PPC) World Championships in Australia

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1 Proposal for Pistol Australia to Host the 2019 WA1500 (PPC) World Championships in Australia REPRESENTING AUSTRALIA REPRESENTING YOU 2019 WA1500 (PPC) World Championships Proposal Pistol Australia 1

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3 CONTENTS About Pistol Australia 4 Pistol Australia and WA1500 Association 5 Venues 6 Venue 1 Melbourne 6 Venue 2 Sydney 8 Matches WA1500 (PPC) World Championships Proposal Pistol Australia 3

4 ABOUT PISTOL AUSTRALIA Inaugurated on 16 June 1956 and first known as the Amateur Pistol Shooting Union of APSUA was renamed Pistol Australia (PA) in Today PA is the premier target pistol shooting organisation in Australia with the mandate to field teams to the Commonwealth Games, Olympic Games and other international target pistol shooting competitions such as the Oceania Shooting Federation Championships (OSF), Bianchi Cup and International Metallic Silhouette Shooting Union (IMSSU) World Cup. PA currently has approximately 15,000 members in its State and Territory Associations, is a non-profit organisation and does not receive funding from the Federal Government. PA is responsible for conducting national championships in all ISSF, Action Pistol, Metallic Silhouette and WA1500 match events. Its members are represented through Shooting Australia to the International Shooting Sports Federation (ISSF), the Australian Olympic Committee (AOC), the Australian Commonwealth Games Association (ACGA) and the Australian Sports Commission (ASC) WA1500 (PPC) World Championships Proposal Pistol Australia

5 PISTOL AUSTRALIA AND WA1500 ASSOCIATION Pistol Australia joined the WA1500 World Association in June 2005 as a full national member. The WA1500 World Association granted PA exclusive rights to conduct national championships in WA1500 Match in Australia and to field the Australian Team to international WA1500 competitions. WA1500 Match provides a pathway for international competition for our many PA Service Pistol Shooters. Since becoming a member of WA1500, PA members have enthusiastically embraced the WA1500 Match. PA conducted WA1500 National Competitions in 2004 and 2005 and the first WA1500 Match National Championship in April Since then, WA1500 Match has become a permanent fixture on the PA shooting calendar. In 2007, PA entered its first team to compete in the WA1500 Match World Championships in Phillipsburg, Germany. Since then, a PA Team has competed in every World and European Championships to date achieving much success. PA Shooters and Teams have regularly secured top three finishes at WA1500 Match Competitions with several shooters currently occupying top 10 positions on the WA1500 World Rankings WA1500 (PPC) World Championships Proposal Pistol Australia 5

6 VENUES VENUE 1 Pistol Australia proposes to host the event at one of two possible locations. Both locations are located in major cities on the East coast of Australia and are within close proximity to International Airports, accommodation and entertainment areas. If successful, PA will decide on a location in October 2017 and advise WA1500 Association immediately. MELBOURNE SYDNEY MELBOURNE Located 62km (approx. 90-minute drive) from the Melbourne International Airport, The Yarra Pistol Club (YPC) is in the outer Melbourne suburb of Lysterfield, approximately 40km South-East of the Melbourne CBD. It is situated at the foot of the Dandenong Ranges, on 10 acres, surrounding the Lysterfield Lake, which is utilised by bush walkers, trail bike riders. The club has an Active membership of around 150, experienced WA1500 shooters, and, qualified RO s. In addition, the YPC is very experienced in hosting events and will be hosting the 2018 PA Action Pistol National Championships and the 2019 PA/ISSF National Championships. With current construction of a new shed on two ranges, the club could put 34 Airport WA1500 Revolver and 34 WA1500 Pistol competitors on the shooting line at once, utilising all appropriate ranges. Melbourne CBD Yarra Pistol Club Port Phillip Bay WA1500 (PPC) World Championships Proposal Pistol Australia

7 The club s range facilities include: Capacity approximately competitors in each of 150, 60 & 48 shot matches over 4 days; 4 x 50m ranges; 4 x 25m ranges; Adequate parking; Fully operational kitchen; BBQ facilities; Scoring areas; Marquee covered areas; Computer equipped score room; Deep sheds with large spectator areas; On site strong room facility; and; Scenic Dandenong ranges, Healesville Sanctuary, Mornington Peninsula and other attractions within 2 hours of the range. About Melbourne Considered Australia s unofficial sporting capital, Melbourne is the only city in the world with five international standard sporting facilities. As the vibrant capital of the State of Victoria, Melbourne is a wonderful city that is often ranked amongst the world s most liveable each year. Boasting the highest number of restaurants and cafes per number of people than any other city in the world, Melbourne also has the largest tram system outside of Europe, and the fourth largest in the world overall. As of 2013, around 38% of Melbourne s residents were born overseas and has the highest Italian and Greek populations in the world outside their own countries. Melbourne is known for its unpredictable weather, and it s often possible to experience four seasons in one day. January is the hottest month in Melbourne with an average temperature of 21 C (70 F) and the coldest is July at 10 C (50 F) with the most daily sunshine hours at 11 in January. The wettest month is May with an average of 68mm of rain. Information on accommodation and tourist attractions is available at and Left: Melbourne skyline on the Yarra River Top right: Yarra Pistol Club Bottom right: Federation Square 2019 WA1500 (PPC) World Championships Proposal Pistol Australia 7

8 VENUE 2 SYDNEY Currently under construction is the $13million Southern Highlands Regional Shooting Complex (SHRSC) at Hill Top in the Southern Highlands of NSW. Located 101km (approx. 122-minute drive) from the Sydney International Airport and 114km from the Sydney CBD. Set within the Bargo National Park, surrounded by the Australian bush and just 10 minutes North-West of the Southern Highlands you are certain to see a kangaroo, wombat or maybe even a koala. The complex is being built by the New South Wales State Government and will initially cater to eight clubs upon completion. The complex will be managed under the Sydney International Shooting Centre (SISC) who are very familiar with hosting Paralympic, Olympic, ISSF, Youth Olympic Oceania, World Masters and IPC events. SHRSC Sydney CBD Airport WA1500 (PPC) World Championships Proposal Pistol Australia

9 The club s range facilities include: 800m multi-purpose range; A new 500m multi-purpose range; A new 50m multi-purpose range; 4 x 50m ranges with pneumatic turning targets on rails; Toilets and shower facilities and run by solar power with diesel generator backup; Air-conditioned office for scoring; Space for marques and competitor refreshment tents; Onsite secure armoury; About Sydney Australia s most iconic city and the capital city of the State of New South Wales, Sydney is one of the most visited destinations in Australia. Regularly ranking among the worldwide Top Ten Most Liveable Cities, Sydney and its surrounds contain around 20% of the entire population of Australia at about 4.6 million people. Sydney is an extremely diverse city and is home to many ethnic and cultural groups, the largest of which include British, Chinese, New Zealanders, Vietnamese, Lebanese, Filipino, and, Italians. In summer (December - February), average maximum temperatures are around 26 C (79 F). It can also be humid at this time with an average humidity of 65 per cent. Average maximum temperatures in the winter months (June-August) are around 16 C (61 F). Sydney s rainfall is highest between March and June. Information on accommodation and tourist attractions is available at and Fully solar powered with back-up generators; Barricade posts for Service/1500 and Action Match; Central Control point and viewing room Sealed car park; On-site catering; Left: Sydney Harbour Bridge Top right: Southern Highlands Regional Shooting Complex which is under construction Bottom right: Sydney Opera House 2019 WA1500 (PPC) World Championships Proposal Pistol Australia 9

10 MATCHES Due to firearms legislation in Australia there are some minor restrictions on the calibre, barrel length and magazine capacity of handguns that are permitted for use in competitions in Australia. Subject to these restrictions, for the WA1500 international competition we would include the following events/matches: WA1500 Matches Revolver 1500 Maximum calibre 9.65 mm Minimum barrel length 100 mm Pistol 1500 Maximum calibre 9.65 mm Minimum barrel length 120 mm Distinguished Pistol Match Maximum calibre 9.65 mm Minimum barrel length 120 mm Distinguished Revolver Match Maximum calibre 9.65 mm Minimum barrel length 100 mm Open Match Maximum calibre 9.65 mm Minimum barrel length semi-automatic 120 mm, revolver 100 mm Standard Revolver 4 Maximum calibre 9.65 mm 111 Minimum barrel length 102 mm Standard Semi-Auto Pistol Maximum calibre 9.65 mm Minimum barrel length 120 mm World Team Match Revolver 1500 World Team Match Pistol WA1500 (PPC) World Championships Proposal Pistol Australia

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