About us
We won Most Improved Club of the Year for 2017/18 but we are not resting on our laurels, this year there will be more sessions, competitions and socials than ever before! This really is the best time to be joining our club. At WURC you will receive one-on-one support for all the disciplines we offer, as well as invites to training weekends and a whole host of exciting events including the British Young Shooters Association Weekends, Clay Pigeon Outings, Charity Air Rifle Sessions and Warwick University Martial Arts and Target Sports Socials, plus much more. Just come along to our taster sessions or contact us on facebook/email to find out more.
Key Information
- The club uses a range of .22 caliber rifles on a 25 yard indoor range. We can also cater for air weapons and any firearms for which there is a significant amount of interest. We also have full-bore days and clay pigeon outings.
- All current students, staff and alumni are welcome to join us.
- There are no skill level restrictions - we welcome both beginners and experienced shooters.
- We are an off-campus sports club.
- The best way to keep in contact with us is through our facebook group, findable from our page @warwickurc.
- Club shooting sessions are every Saturday from 12-4pm during term time, unless otherwise stated on this website and our Facebook page.
- Each shoot has a range fee of £3 for non-drivers and £2 for drivers.
- The pick-up and drop-off point for shooting sessions is the on-campus Costa.
- All fees must be made in cash at the club, they go directly to Solihull Rifle and Pistol Club.
The Clubhouse
- Our home club is Solihull Rifle and Pistol Club, it has a 25yard indoor range and an extensive covered air rifle range. There is also a large club room with tables and chairs, toilets and free parking.
- Ammunition costs begin at £5 for 50 rounds of .22 calibre, this will generally last for two sessions or more. Competition targets cost 15p, smaller targets are also available. Air rifle incurs a small charge.
- All purchased ammunition is stored at the club.
- Food and Beverages are available at the club for a small cost.
- The club is an indoor range however warm appropriate clothing is advised.
- The pick-up and drop-off point for shooting sessions is the on-campus Costa.
- The club welcomes drivers with their own vehicles and will reimburse them their fuel costs.
The Club
- We run regular socials and events, as well as getting involved with charity fundraisers and team warwick programmes.
- There are several competitions running throughout the year, including BUCS, County, and home/away matches. We are also excited to be working towards a varsity competition this year.
- Senior club members (both of WURC and Solihull RPC) provide coaching, advice and support. We also have eperienced external coaches for one off sessions.
TERM 1 WEEKS 0-10
26th September Sports Fair
28th September Sports Day Air Rifle Taster, Westwood Games Hall 1-2pm, Sign up on SU page.
6th October Taster Session at Solihull RPC, 12-4pm, Sign up on SU page
10th October Competition Trials at Solihull RPC 12-3pm Sign up on SU page
13th October Taster Session at Solihull RPC, 12-4pm, Sign up on SU page
17th October Competition Trials at Solihull RPC 12-3pm Sign up on SU page
17th October WUMATS Pop Circle Week 3 Tickets on sale on SU website
20th October Session One 12-4pm at Solihull RPC, Sign up on SU page
Weekly Sessions will continue from the 20th of October every Saturday from 12-4pm, meeting at Costa on campus. You will have to sign up to attend a weekly session as places are limited. There is team training on Wednesday Afternoons at 12-3pm for those shooting in BUCS or other Small-Bore postal competitions.
Contact
Please don't hesitate to contact us by email or facebook, and sign up to our facebook group and mailing list for the most up to date information. We are also on Instagram and Twitter so follow us to see whats happeneing.
Social Media: @WarwickURC
Email: su142@warwicksu.com
Who's Who
President Hannah Collins
Club Captain Sasha Radkovskii
Social Secretary Emma Kersley
Club Secretary Will Naylor
Treasurer Georgina Gaber