Award Levels
Swiss shooting competitions recognize shooters at two main levels:
| German | English | Description |
| Kranzauszeichnung |
Wreath Distinction |
Highest award level — the coveted shooting wreath. Requires top-tier scores. |
| Anerkennungskarte |
Recognition Card |
Honorable mention for meeting baseline award thresholds. |
Age Categories
| Code | German | English | Age |
| E/S | Elite / Senioren | Elite / Seniors | 21–59 years |
| V | Veteranen | Veterans | 60–69 years |
| SV | Seniorveteranen | Senior Veterans | 70+ years |
| J (U19–U21) | Jungschützen / Junioren | Young Shooters / Juniors | 17–20 years |
| JJ (U13–U17) | Jungschützen / Junioren | Young Shooters / Juniors | 10–16 years |
Age rule: The calendar year counts — regardless of the month in which you reach the age threshold.
German: "Es gilt immer das Jahr, in welchem, unabhängig vom Monat, die entsprechende Altersstufe erreicht wird."
300m Rifle Scoring Thresholds (Gewehr 300m)
Source: SSV Reg-Nr. 3.10.03 dfi (2016 edition)
| Age Category |
Obligatorisches Programm |
Feldschiessen — Anerkennungskarte |
Feldschiessen — Kranzauszeichnung |
| Elite/Seniors (21–59) |
66 |
55 |
57 |
| Veterans (60–69) |
64 |
53 |
55 |
| Senior Veterans (70+) |
63 |
52 |
54 |
| Juniors U19–U21 (17–20) |
64 |
53 |
55 |
| Juniors U13–U17 (10–16) |
63 |
52 |
54 |
Alternative qualification: 18 figure hits (Figurentreffer)
25m Pistol Scoring Thresholds (Pistole 25m)
Source: SSV Reg-Nr. 3.10.04 dfi (2005 edition)
| Age Category |
Obligatorisches |
Feldschiessen — Anerkennungskarte |
Feldschiessen — Karte |
Feldschiessen — Kranz |
| Elite/Seniors (21–59) |
175 |
153 |
159 |
172 |
| Veterans (60–69) |
170 |
148 |
154 |
170 |
| Senior Veterans (70+) |
150 |
— |
— |
156 |
| Juniors (17–20) |
70 |
58 |
63 |
67 |
| Juveniles (10–16) |
67 |
55 |
60 |
66 |
50m Pistol Scoring Thresholds (Pistole 50m)
| Age Category |
Obligatorisches |
Feldschiessen — Anerkennungskarte |
Feldschiessen — Karte |
Feldschiessen — Kranz |
| Elite/Seniors (21–59) |
175 |
150 |
156 |
172 |
| Veterans (60–69) |
170 |
148 |
154 |
170 |
| Senior Veterans (70+) |
150 |
— |
— |
156 |
| Juniors (17–20) |
70 |
58 |
63 |
67 |
| Juveniles (10–16) |
67 |
55 |
60 |
66 |
Glossary
| German | English |
| Auszeichnungslimiten | Award thresholds / scoring limits |
| Kranzauszeichnung / Kranz | Wreath distinction (top award) |
| Anerkennungskarte | Recognition card (honorable mention) |
| Obligatorisches Programm | Mandatory program |
| Feldschiessen | Field shooting / national championship |
| Gewehr 300m | Rifle 300 meters |
| Pistolenfeldschiessen | Pistol field shooting |
| Hilfsmittelverzeichnis | Approved assistive equipment registry |
| Jungschützen | Young shooters |
| Veteranen / Seniorveteranen | Veterans / Senior veterans |
| Figurentreffer | Figure hits (silhouette target hits) |
Official Documents (Downloads)