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Application Procedure


Process and Criteria for Membership
(including Dedicated Member)

Becoming a Member of the CTSASA

  1. A person will visit a registered Clay Target Shooting club and discover the sport and what it entails.
  2. If interested, he/she is invited by the committee of that club to attend 3 or 4 practice sessions.  During this time, the committee will assess whether the person is a suitable and desirable member.
  3. The person is then invited to apply for membership.
  4. Very often a person wishes to become a member because they already have some type of shotgun which they would like to use.  The new shooter very quickly becomes aware that a specialized shotgun is required for the Clay Target discipline he/she has chosen to shoot.
  5. Each club will supervise a new member and provide expert coaching in both safety and shooting techniques.  Our clubs have numerous experienced members who can provide this service.
  6. Once a club member is accepted, his application is then referred to the National CTSASA via their provincial CTSA (known as a “permanent member” in the CTSASA constitution).
  7. All proposed members are submitted to the Executive Committee of the CTSASA and each name is considered prior to acceptance.
  8. All applicants are required to sign the CTSASA membership application form and declare any history of criminal offences.


How to apply for membership with the CTSASA

  1. Choose a suitable CTSASA registered club.
  2. Apply for membership with the club and ensure that they include the CTSASA membership fees with their club fees.
  3. Complete and sign a CTSASA Membership Application Form (attached) and submit with your application for club membership.
  4. Pay the CTSASA club all the appropriate fees (do not send fees direct to the CTSASA).


Dedicated Member - Definition in terms of the CTSASA Constitution:
Dedicated Member - consisting of individual natural persons who are members of the C.T.S.A.S.A.  Clubs which are affiliated to the permanent members described in this Constitution and who pay the appropriate subscription as laid down by the C.T.S.A.S.A. each year and who have successfully completed the Dedicated Sportsperson Training Course* in compliance with the Firearms Control Act 2000 and accompanying regulations.

In addition to the above, a Dedicated Member must maintain a CTSASA National Ranking or a CTSASA Registered Club Ranking in order to maintain his/her Dedicated Member status.

CTSASA National Ranking:
In order to obtain and maintain a National ranking a dedicated member must compete in at least two separate 100 target events in any one discipline in a calendar year (Jan to Dec).  A total of at least 200 targets.

CTSASA Registered Club Ranking:
In order to obtain and maintain a registered club ranking a dedicated member must submit proof to the CTSASA of participation in at least two club competitions in any one discipline in a calendar year (Jan to Dec).  A total of at least 200 targets to be shot.

* As at January 2009, the unit standard for the training course has not been approved by SASSETA/THETA.  Therefore, the requirement to complete the course has not yet come into force.  All members will be notified as soon as the training course comes into effect.