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We launch The Tactical Challenge at an incredible venue in Hippo Creek in Van Derbijlpark. Great venue with the facilities and management to host our event.

The Western Cape event is being hosted at our very own headquarters: Swartland Armory Training Academy and we have some massive highlights incoming!

OUR DIVISIONS

MEN / WOMAN INDIVIDUAL

MEN INDIVIDUAL

MEN / WOMAN / MIX

MEN AGE 40+ INDIVIDUAL

COMPULSORY GEAR

RIFLE SPECS

AR / AK PLATFORM

PISTOL SPECS

9MM | 40SW | 45ACP

PLATE CARRIER

MEN 7KG | WOMEN 5.5KG

EYE PROTECTION

BALLISTIC RATED

EAR PROTECTION

BALLISTIC RATED

athlete resources

ZERO ENTRY FEE. ZERO EXCUSES

GET FIT. GET HEALTHY. BE SAFE

STEP ONE

R500 DONATION

TO A CHARITY THAT HELPS ABUSED WOMAN AND CHILDREN

STEP TWO

COMPLETE FORMS

COMPLETE THE ENTRY FORM AND UPLOAD THE PROOF OF PAYMENT

STEP THREE

YOU ALL SET!

ONCE FORMS BEEN RECEIVED WE WILL EMAIL CONFIRMATION

ATHLETE GUIDE

YOUR mission begins prior to the start line on day one. 

 

Firstly, training for the event is highly recommended as this means The Tactical Challenge will be a medium for you to test your physical fitness and firearms profiency.

 

Check and maintain your gear, our video series will include a full breakdown of all the important aspects of the event and that includes the cleaning and maintenance of your weapon systems. 

 

Please read the written stage briefs for each event, we provide these to ensure that on the day our stage briefs can be kept short and sweet. 

 

Please bring a notepad and write down reminders for each stage.

 

ON ARRIVAL ON REGISTRATION DAY

 

Registration begins with the check-in process and then we allow the athletes to do a walk through of the 6 stages for Day One. 

 

Here’s what you can expect:

 

LET'S CHECK-IN

 

Check-in takes place on the Friday of every event from 12pm-7pm. All firearms will be tagged, a special seal placed on it, and once inspection is complete, athletes will not be able to use their firearms until the following days competition.

 

Athletes will take their firearms home. 

 

  1. Weapon Clearance: Ensure all your weapons are cleared, chamber flags intact before approaching the check-in table.
  2. Entry Verification: Our Team will confirm your details and the division you’ve signed up for.
  3. Media Tag: If you bought a media package you’ll be provided a band to fit around the right strap of your plate carrier.
  4. Gear Inspection:

 

Plate Carrier:

We’ll verify the weight

(7kg for men, 5.5kg for women)

 

Rifle Inspection: We’ll check for a sling, chamber flag, and appropriate muzzle device

 

Pistol Inspection: We’ll ensure factory safety features are intact

 

5. Course Inspection 

 

In 2025, after athletes have completed check-in they will be allowed to do a walk through of the stages.

 

6. A Zero Bay will be available

 

The zero bay will be clearly marked and attended to by our teams. Under no circumstances may athletes fire any weapon systems in ANY other bay. 

 

IT IS GO TIME!

 

DAY ONE OF COMPETITION

 

  1. Morning Safety Briefing We start with a comprehensive briefing of all the stages and a safety briefing for all competitors.
  2. Lane Assignment: Your athlete number corresponds to your lane for all stages throughout the weekend.
  3. Squad Assignment: You’ll be placed in a squad of up to five athletes or teams.
  4. Athlete Number: Your squad and lane position determine your athlete number (e.g. Squad 1, Position 1 = Athlete 1-1).

 

A detailed breakdown of your athlete number, event schedule and an explanation of the scoring system is in the official Athlete Guide found here:

 

5. Competition Time

 

Athletes will complete 6 stages on both Day One and Day Two. 

 

The stages usually last for 15 min.

 

In between stages athletes will have the time to recover, rehydrate, learn and support the other athletes. 

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