Exeter School hosts British Shooting Target Sprint

The South West qualifying event for the National Series 2017 is open to all, aged 11+, and organised by ex-British Pistol Shooter Georgina ‘Gorgs’ Geikie who represented Great Britain in the 2012 Summer Olympics.

Gorgs grew up on the edge of Dartmoor and, inspired by the success of local heroes Kate Allenby and Steph Cook at the Sydney Olympics, initially took up modern pentathlon. She made the English Commonwealth Games Team in Melbourne 2006, winning bronze medals in 2006 and 2010 as well as competing at the London Olympics.

Gorgs, who works for British Shooting, was keen to encourage anyone interested to take part in this exciting event which consists of three 400m rounds interspersed with two air rifle shooting sessions.

“We have three categories,” she explained. “The youth category is for 11-15 year-olds, the junior for 16-20-year-old and senior is for 21+. We have individual male and female categories as well as an open team event.

“No experience is needed and we provide all the equipment.

“It is a great opportunity to try something new in the beautiful grounds of Exeter School. And this event is a qualifier for the British Shooting National Final in September too.”

Anyone interested can sign up for the event which takes place at Exeter School at 2pm on Saturday 10 June via Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/british-shooting-target-sprint-national-s...