In all sports, the role of an official is key in enabling high-quality competitions. Officials play a key role in maintaining consistent conditions for all athletes, ensuring fairness and integrity in every competition. They are integral to ensuring that competitions provide a positive development experience and allow competitors and coaches to focus on performance and their ongoing growth.

Officials act as impartial guides, clearly and unambiguously explaining the rules to coaches and athletes. They draw on their extensive experience and knowledge to foster understanding, build trust, and create a positive environment for all participants.

For Target Shooting in Canada our viability as a sport is dependent on the ongoing efforts of officials at the club, provincial and national levels. Officials at all levels play an important role and we encourage anyone interest in shooting to consider the possibility of becoming an official.