2026 JUNIOR SHOOTING SPORTS COMPETITION
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2026 JUNIOR SHOOTING SPORTS COMPETITION

OVERVIEW

SCHEDULE:

  • Thursday, October 1, 2026 - FWSSR Fundraising Tournament - Open to anyone wanting to help raise money for our scholarships.
  • Friday, October 2, 2026 - FWSSR Junior Shooting Sports Competition, Check-in, Practice, and Side Events
  • Saturday, October 3, 2026 - FWSSR Junior Shooting Sports Check-in, Competition, and Side Events
  • Sunday, October 4, 2026 - Inclement Weather Option Only

TOURNAMENT FORMAT:

  • Exhibitors will compete in their respective divisions:
    • Intermediate Female
    • Intermediate Male
    • Senior Female
    • Senior Male
  • 100 target first round in two flights
  • 100 target clean slate championship (top 20 in each division)
  • Two Lewis Classes for each division based on first-round scores
  • Over $25,000 in premiums awarded to youth competitors
* See RULES for complete details


LOCATION:

NEW Defender Outdoors Clay Sports Ranch
8137 FM 1902
Joshua, Texas 76058
Map

GOLF CARTS & OTHER INFO

"IMPORTANT COURSE NOTICE" *

We are excited about Defender Outdoors’ new location and all that is has to offer our shooters now and in the future. However, please be advised that the new location is much larger and courses feature all-terrain conditions rather than the relatively flat consistent terrain at Defender’s previous location. Due to the hilly nature of the grounds and the fact that the courses themselves stretch up to 1 mile in length and are not immediately adjacent to the check-in area, the new location is significantly less walkable.

We strongly recommend advanced preparation for these conditions. While we will continue to offer shuttles, please consider bringing a personal cart or renting one for the event. We have not turned in our cart order to date and can help adjust your entry to make your experience more enjoyable.

Should you have additional questions, please reach out to shootingsports@fwssr.com.

Preview the New Defender Location


GOLF CARTS:

  • You may bring your own personal golf cart for a $10 fee.
  • You may walk the course. (See Notice Above*)
  • You may rent a cart from FWSSR only. Defender will not have any carts available on Friday, October 2 or Saturday, October 3, as FWSSR has secured all their carts and rented additional to accommodate our entries.
  • Golf carts may be rented at the time of entry or up until the deadline of September 1. If you have competitors in two different divisions, they may not be squadded on the same course to share golf carts.

GENERAL Rules and Information

The Junior Shooting Sports Competition will also be subject to the General Rules and Regulations of the Southwestern Exposition and Livestock Show found here.

SHOOT RULES & INFORMATION

HOTEL ACCOMODATIONS

Other info:

  • Clinics and educational programs incentivized with prizes
  • Side shooting events are open to exhibitors, parents, siblings, etc.
  • High School senior competitors are eligible to earn a portion of $20,000 in scholarships through Aim for Education. (no separate entry - no additional entry fee just click "yes" you would like to participate

PRESENTING SPONSOR

AIM For Education

More scholarships will be awarded in 2026 during the Aim For Education Scholarship program and shoot, which includes an online exam testing the student’s shooting, as well as wildlife and natural resource conservation knowledge. High school seniors who participated in any previous FWSSR Junior Shooting Sports Competition and will participate in the 2026 Jr. Shooting Sports Competition are eligible.

Students will complete a 50-question online exam in September, and the top ten scoring contestants will qualify to make a presentation to a panel of three industry judges during the October event.

CLICK HERE FOR THE AIM FOR EDUCATION PAGE

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