USA Shooting will host the 2026 Rifle Junior Olympic Championships, featuring the nation's top junior rifle athletes competing in both smallbore (50m) and air rifle (10m) events. This premier competition serves as a key selection match for the 2026 ISSF Junior World Championships in Suhl, Germany, with only athletes competing under the 2026 ISSF rules eligible for finals and team selection.
WHO:
Top junior rifle athletes from across the United States
USA Shooting coaches, officials, and staff
WHEN:
April 8–13, 2026
WHERE:
• CMP Talladega Marksmanship Park – Talladega, Ala. (Smallbore events)
• CMP Judith Legerski Competition Center – Anniston, Ala. (Air Rifle events)
EVENT SCHEDULE HIGHLIGHTS:
• April 8: Training and equipment control in Talladega
• April 9–10: Smallbore (50m) competition, finals, and awards in Talladega
• April 11: Transition, training, and equipment control in Anniston
• April 12–13: Air Rifle (10m) competition, finals, and awards in Anniston
WHY IT MATTERS:
The Junior Olympic Championships are among the most competitive junior shooting events in the country and a critical part of USA Shooting's athlete development pipeline. Athletes compete shoulder-to-shoulder with the best in the nation, gaining valuable experience as they pursue opportunities to represent Team USA on the international stage.
MEDIA OPPORTUNITIES:
• Coverage of smallbore and air rifle competitions, finals, and award ceremonies
• Interviews with top junior athletes and emerging Olympic hopefuls
• Visual opportunities at two premier CMP venues