Grading Policy

GRADing policy

PISTOL AUSTRALIA GRADING SCORES

A grade break in any of the top categories of the following matches can only be recognised if achieved at PA approved international competitions, PA National or State/Territory Championships or sanctioned Open PA Competitions:

• Master – ISSF / PA event
• High Master – WA1500 Match
• Super High Master – Action Pistol

A grade break for all lower categories is recognised when a shooter achieves the minimum score required for that grade at the above mentioned competition levels and also PA Club matches.

To break grade in the ISSF / PA matches and in Action Pistol the requisite score need only be shot once.

To have the classification upgraded (i.e. to break grade) for the WA1500 Matches the requisite score needs to be shot twice.

DOWNGRADING

Voluntary Downgrading

In the event that an individual has not shot their grade score in any specific match/es in the preceding twelve month period, an application may be made for voluntary downgrading to the next lower grade.

Individuals seeking such downgrading should apply to their Club which, after examination and endorsement of the request, should forward the application to the relevant State/Territory Association for ratification.