UKSA : Home of Precision Target Shooting
The United Kingdom Slingshot Association
Home of competitive slingshot and catapult target sport in the UK
Who are The UKSA and what do we do
Run by Shooters, for the Sport
The United Kingdom Slingshot Association (UKSA) is a dedicated not-for-profit organisation operated entirely by passionate volunteers. Every board member, event coordinator, and safety marshal generously gives their own time to promote, organize, and safeguard competitive target catapult shooting across the UK.
All funds raised through entry fees, affiliations, and community support are reinvested directly back into the sport—securing official tournament venues, maintaining professional portable target safety ranges. We do this purely for the love of precision target shooting and to build a welcoming, lawful, and respected future for everyone in the community.
We are the governing body for all slingshot and catapult target shooting in the UK, we are recognised by the World slingshot association and the UK is a permanent member of the WSA.
working with local police, government and local animal charities, we are moving this underrated sport to levels of other countries where it's seen for the true precision sport that it is.
We attend many county shows with our portable safety range where we have a mix of new people who come up to us to try for the first time to people who shot weekly and the people we saw last year and then tell us how their journey has progressed over the last 12 months. we also put on several competitions per year indoor or outdoor during the summer months with field target courses.
Community & Conservation
Responsible Sport: Operation Lakeshot
The UKSA condemns all catapult wildlife crime and anti-social behaviour. UKSA’s Ben Barker works directly with Operation Lakeshot and national police teams to promote safety, education, and lawful target sport.
👉 Find out more at Operation Lakeshot
Operation Lakeshot is focused entirely on stopping wildlife crime and anti-social behaviour—not banning catapults or restricting lawful, responsible target shooters.
International Alliances & Global Governance
The United Kingdom Slingshot Association (UKSA) is the official governing body dedicated to advancing precision target slingshot sports across the nation.
World Stage
The UK holds two permanent, active seats on the World Slingshot Association (WSA) board, held by Jumbo (on the left) and Ian Jones (to the right).
European Leadership
In addition to his global seat, Ian Jones proudly serves as the Vice Chairman of the European Slingshot Federation.
Sole Official Recognition
The UKSA is the only national governing body for catapult slingshot shooting in the United Kingdom officially recognised and backed by the European Slingshot Federation (ESF) and the World Slingshot Association (WSA).