ETHICS · FAIR PLAY · SAFEGUARDING

Integrity & athlete welfare.

We are building more than a place for shooting. We are building a culture of ethics, values, fair play and safety where every athlete has room to grow.

THE STANDARDS WE ARE BUILDING AROUND

Values that shape the whole academy.

These commitments guide how we plan to coach, compete, communicate and care for athletes—from the range and planned hostel to events and online spaces. Our values draw from International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) coaching principles, and individual ISSF-certified coach profiles will be published after appointments are confirmed.

Ethically strong coaching

Coaching should be honest, fair and centred on athlete welfare. Every shooter deserves respect, clear expectations and constructive feedback. Coaches are expected to model the discipline, responsibility and conduct they ask of others.

  • Honest guidance and transparent expectations around progress, selection and fees.
  • Fair treatment, constructive feedback and respect for every shooter.
  • Athlete welfare ahead of pressure for results, with the coach acting as a positive role model.

Preventing competition manipulation

A shooting result must reflect genuine sporting performance. Athletes, coaches and staff should respect the rules, reject attempts to fix scores or outcomes, and report suspected manipulation or suspicious approaches through the appropriate channel.

  • Accurate scores and results earned through genuine performance.
  • No fixing, improper advantage, betting-related influence or misuse of inside information.
  • Speak up promptly when an approach or outcome appears suspicious.

Harassment and abuse in sport

Harassment, bullying, neglect and verbal, physical, psychological or sexual abuse have no place in sport. Professional boundaries apply on the range, in planned accommodation, during events and travel, and online. Every athlete should be able to train in a safe, respectful environment.

  • A training environment built around dignity, inclusion and athlete welfare.
  • Clear professional boundaries between coaches, staff, athletes and visitors.
  • Participants are encouraged to ask questions, express discomfort and seek help.
RAISING A CONCERN

Speak up when something does not feel right.

Safeguarding and integrity concerns should not be sent through the enrolment form. Until a dedicated safeguarding contact and detailed academy procedure are published, email the academy to request a direct follow-up and share only the minimum information needed. Suspected competition manipulation within the ISSF’s remit can also be reported through its official integrity channel.

REFERENCE STANDARDS

Grounded in recognised sport guidance.

These academy commitments are informed by current ISSF integrity and safeguarding guidance. This reference does not claim ISSF affiliation, approval or certification.