At all CTSASA events described above, participants’ dress will be expected to be in a tidy and clean condition and should not contain any messages or slogans that may reasonably cause offence to others. Offensive messages of a sexual or racial nature are specifically forbidden as well as any that break accepted standards of decency and good taste. The byword for the standard to be achieved will be “smart/casual”. Examples of appearance or garments considered unacceptable under this Code:-
- Nakedness of the trunk or limbs other than lower arms or legs
- Wearing of shooting vests over naked flesh
- Sleeveless shirts or tops (other than shooting vests)
- Cut-off jeans or trousers, or any type of shorts other than tailored shorts
- Torn, slashed or shredded shirts, jeans, trousers or skirts
- No military wear or military bags of any type are permitted, including any military camouflage trousers, shirts, jackets , hats/caps, boots or shoes. Furthermore, no civilian clothing made with a camouflage print of any description is permitted.
Shotguns that have been painted with a camouflage pattern are permitted in domestic competitions only (see below for the prohibition of camouflage painted shotguns in the Olympic disciplines).
Footwear
Footwear : it is compulsory for all competitors to wear closed in footwear at all times in CTSASA competitions. “Closed in” refers to footwear that covers the foot completely. This means that both toes and heels are not visible. Sandals of any form are strictly prohibited.
Eye & ear protection
Eye and ear protection is mandatory for all competitors at all CTSASA events. Eye protection is the wearing of spectacles (glasses). Ear protection is either plugs or ear muffs. This is to ensure compliance with the SABS standards as applied to shooting ranges, as well as all the individual discipline rules.
Penalties
At any event at which this dress code (including 12.5.4 above) is in operation, any participant found to be in breach of any of the provisions contained herein will be asked to rectify his/her appearance without delay. Failure to comply with such instruction will disqualify the offender from further participation in the event, without the right to a refund, and may additionally render him/her liable to disciplinary action under the CTSASA Constitution. The jury at each CTSASA championship has the authority to determine whether the dress code has been breached or not.
ISSF DRESS CODE (Olympic)
All members must note that in addition to the above dress code, the ISSF strictly prohibits the following:-
- Any item of clothing made of camouflage material
- Blue jeans are prohibited
- Shotguns may NOT have a camouflage finish
- Any excessively worn, dirty or derelict clothing or footwear
- Any other garments or personal appearances that go against the spirit of this Code or that seek to exploit any possible loophole within it, at the discretion of the persons named in clause 5.2, above.
- Bermuda type shorts, which have the bottom of the leg more than 15cm above the center of the kneecap, are not allowed.
All ISSF (Olympic) competitors must also comply with the relevant sponsorship rules as contained in the ISSF rulebook.
