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United Through Sports is shooting for the stars with the International Practical Shooting Confederation by signing a Memorandum of Understanding at the SportAccord Sports & Business Summit 2024

United Through Sports is shooting for the stars with the International Practical Shooting Confederation by signing a Memorandum of Understanding at the SportAccord Sports & Business Summit 2024

Apr 17, 2024

United Through Sports is shooting for the stars with the International Practical Shooting Confederation by signing a Memorandum of Understanding at the SportAccord Sports & Business Summit 2024 

The partnership is aimed at ensuring athletes within the confederation and beyond can develop and feel included, no matter their ability.

UTS and IPSC agreed to cooperate in areas of mutual interests with the aim of contributing to the development of humankind as well as the promotion and development of Sports and the Youth Development Movement locally and around the world.

The MoU was signed at the @sportaccord convention 2024 in Birmingham, with IPSC Vice President Friedrich Gepperth and UTS President Stephan Fox making a firm commitment to do their best in the service of the next generations, ensuring athletes of every caliber hit their mark! 

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IPSC and SAPSA Welcome You to South Africa!

IPSC and SAPSA Welcome You to South Africa!

Apr 16, 2024

IPSC and SAPSA Welcome You to South Africa! 

The 2024 AHC will serve as the perfect Level IV IPSC match for preparation for the 2025 Handgun World Shoot. Don’t miss the opportunity to compete against the world’s best!
 
Africa Handgun Championship, September 2024
 
We are excited to announce the upcoming 2024 African Handgun Championship, which will be held from September 22 to 29, 2024, in the picturesque city of Matlosana, South Africa at the Frontier Shooting Range,. This championship promises to be an exhilarating event, and we invite you to participate alongside athletes from around the world.
 

Event Details:

Schedule:

Pre-Match Day 1: September 22

Opening Ceremony: September 24

Main Match Days: September 25 – 28

Awards Ceremony: September 29

 
Why Attend?
 
World Shoot 2025 Preview: The 2024 African Handgun Championship will take place at the same range location as the IPSC Handgun World Shoot 2025. By participating, you’ll have a unique opportunity to familiarize yourself with the range, weather conditions, and shooting environment that will be featured in the World Shoot next year. Gain a competitive edge by preparing on the same grounds!
 
Experience South Africa: South Africa is a land of infinite wonders waiting to be explored. From its diverse landscapes to its warm hospitality, you’ll find yourself captivated by the magic of this country. Extend your stay and discover the beauty beyond the shooting range.
 
Networking and Camaraderie: Connect with fellow shooters, share experiences, and forge lasting friendships. The African Handgun Championship is not just about competition; it’s about building a global shooting community.
 

Firearms Information: Before traveling to South Africa, please review all the necessary information regarding bringing your firearms, storage, and transport. Visit our website for detailed guidelines.

Accommodations: Explore the available accommodations in Matlosana and choose the one that suits your preferences. Whether you prefer luxury hotels or cozy guesthouses, South Africa has something for everyone.

For more information, visit the official 2024 African Handgun Championship website. 

We look forward to welcoming you to Matlosana for an unforgettable championship. 

The South African Practical Shooting Association

IPSC is taking part in the SportAccord World Sport & Business Summit 2024

IPSC is taking part in the SportAccord World Sport & Business Summit 2024

Apr 4, 2024

IPSC News

April 4, 2024

IPSC is taking part in the SportAccord World Sport & Business Summit 2024

The International Practical Shooting Confederation, together with UKPSA, will take part in the SportAccord World Sport & Business Summit 2024, on 7-11 April 2024 in Birmingham, West Midlands. IPSC Booth number: 42

IPSC is a participant in the exhibition and will be represented by a 18m2 booth and a joint IPSC – UKPSA delegation.

At the IPSC booth, attendees will be able to get acquainted with IPSC sports and take part in a fun shooting stage with Action Air pistols.

IPSC-UKPSA delegates will assist with all safety measures and sports requirements.

“We are taking part in the SportAccord World Sport & Business Summit for the second time. The first time IPSC attended and supported this event in 2019. It was in Australia. This is the largest international event in the world of sports and business. We are pleased to represent our sport to the international sports community and will continue our work to move towards Olympic recognition,” said IPSC President Mr. Vitaly Kryuchin.

UKPSA Regional Director Kevin Strowger added: “This is a fantastic opportunity for UKPSA members to support the Sport and we are very proud to be able to represent IPSC at this historic event. The team have been working incredibly hard to prepare and if you are at the SportAccord World Sport & Business Summit we look forward to meeting you, so please do visit the stand to say hello.”

https://www.sportaccord.sport/2024-wsbs/exhibitor/international-practical-shooting-confederation/

The SportAccord World Sport & Business Summit brings together around 1,500 leaders and key decision makers from over 120 International Federations (IFs), the International Olympic Committee, and organisations involved in the business of sport.

The Summit provides an unrivalled platform enabling global business leaders and host cities to have access to all the International Federations and their stakeholders in one location over several days.

This unique, week-long event is a combination of official sports meetings, social networking gatherings, a themed conference programme, and exhibition space enabling International Federations, industry, cities and regions to showcase and advance their sport, services and facilities.

IPSC invites to the 2024 IPSC Rifle World Shoot III in Finland

IPSC invites to the 2024 IPSC Rifle World Shoot III in Finland

Mar 19, 2024

IPSC invites to the 2024 IPSC Rifle World Shoot III in Finland

International Practical Shooting Confederation and IPSC Region Finland are pleased to invite you to the largest match of the 2024 sports season – IPSC Rifle World Shoot III in Oulu, Finland.  

RWS III Main Match will take place from August 4 – 9, 2024 in Ruutikangas Shooting Center, Raahentie 143, 91900 Liminka, Finland, 36 km distance from city of Oulu. Ruutikkangas shooting sports center is the first and largest first-class shooting sports center in Finland.

“The IPSC Rifle World Shoot is the highest-level rifle match within IPSC, which consists of several days and 30 separate courses of fire. IPSC is on a mission to promote safe use of firearms through the sport and level V matches are the key events in our sports calendar. Together with the host Region – IPSC Finland, IPSC invites athletes, officials and supporters from around the world to join the 2024 IPSC Rifle World Shoot at the Ruutikangas Range, which is one of the best shooting facilities in Finland”. said IPSC President Vitaly Kryuchin.

This is the match that everybody is talking about worldwide. 30 Stages, 500+ Rounds and over 600 IPSC competitors from around the world. 

RWS III’s Stage Design Team includes such IPSC World Champions and Top IPSC Athletes as Petri Runtti, Raine Peltokoski and Jarkko Laukia.

“We in Finland are proud to host third rifle world shoot in IPSC history. And, after decades, the first ever major match to be held in Finland in our wonderful sport. Therefore, the whole community of IPSC Finland, together with municipalities of Liminka and Lumijoki, and all other partners in surrounding area, and the government, will do our best to make this event memorable to all of you. Stages will be designed by top rifle shooters in Finland, and range is brand new with excellent facilities. We warmly welcome you to the match to measure your own level against top Finnish athletes. Or, to come and show us Finns how it ́s done. Totally up to you. That is the essence of competition. On the behalf of Finnish Shooting Association, IPSC Finland, and Ruutikangas Shooting Centre, welcome to Finland 2024.Enjoy Finland, enjoy shooting.” said Match Director Petteri Aro in his welcome letter.

We are pleased to inform you that GECO – a quality ammunition brand “MADE IN GERMANY” will accompany the 2024 IPSC Rifle World Shoot as Official Match and Ammunition sponsor.

The innovative GECO brand https://geco-ammunition.com/en/ offers a broad portfolio of cartridges for pistols & revolvers, rifles, shotguns, all of which are carefully tailored to the special requirements of dynamic IPSC sport shooting.

“We are very happy to welcome you to the 2024 IPSC Rifle World Shoot”

Petteri Aro – Match Director

Official website https://2024rws.worldshoot.org

The International Practical Shooting Confederation (I.P.S.C.) was founded as a shooting sport which combines accuracy, power and speed into an exciting comprehensive test of gun- handling and shooting skill. With the primary emphasis always on safety, IPSC shooting blends movement, ever-different courses of fire, and represents the fastest-growing international shooting sport in the world today. The high level of excitement and enthusiasm for both competitors and spectators alike guarantees the vitality of this popular shooting sport.

IPSC President visited new IPSC Egyptian Region and attended the ISSF World Cup 2024 Opening in Cairo

IPSC President visited new IPSC Egyptian Region and attended the ISSF World Cup 2024 Opening in Cairo

Jan 30, 2024

IPSC President visited new IPSC Egyptian Region and attended the ISSF World Cup 2024 Opening in Cairo

IPSC News, January 30, 2024

IPSC President Vitaly Kryuchin together with IROA Officials attended Cairo, Egypt, with the working trip, where from January 18 to 26, 2024 they held a series of MISIA and IROA seminars, official meetings with regional representatives of the IPSC Egyptian Region and attended the official opening of the ISSF World Cup 2024.

“Together with IROA we provided MISIA handgun level I and NROI Seminars level I in Egypt. 12 participants passed the MISIA Shooting test, and 50 NROI members passed the exam as well.

Many thanks to ISSF Africa President and IPSC Egypt Regional Director Mr. Hazem Hosny, to IROA President Dino Evangelinos, IROA Official Rudy Marchelo, we provided successfully all the seminars and required knowledge to all the participants to support the new IPSC Region” said IPSC President Vitaly Kryuchin. 

During the visit, the IPSC President met the ISSF President Mr Luciano Rossi and attended the ISSF World Cup 2024, which started with the Cairo, Egypt for the Shotgun/Rifle/Pistol events. The ISSF World Cup 2024 will be held across several cities with athletes from across the globe competing for medals in rifle, pistol and shotgun events.