- Welcome to South Africa Slingshot Federation
What to buy?
A Slingshot (in Afrikaans a REKKER, nickname: KETTIE) is as random and unique as any sports equipment. If you are starting out on your kettie shooting competition career – the option would be a good GUS (general utility slingshot) kettie; you can’t have enough of them.
Slingshot Technical specs:
The Kettie Frame:
- “pinch-grip” frame
- OTT
- a fork (or “bow” in some countries) width of 80-90 mm, measured from the outside
corners. - a fork equipped with a “clips” system (to attach the bands)
- natural latex (sling-shot-specific) flat bands
- a generous, larger pouch with a plain design. Reasonable quality and durability are
important for safety. - Do not buy a kettie with “tubes” for this purpose, but only ketties equipped with “flat
bands”.
The Kettie Flat Bands:
- The “rubber” bands are usually latex-based, synthetic and the preferred competition grade is natural latex.
- There is no restrictions on band size, but in practice the following are used in competition shooting: Kids: 0.45 mm, weak draw (ladies) 0.50 mm, adult (open) 0.55 – and 0.60 Field target.
- Make sure you buy elastic band products intended for kettie shooting; products for other purposes, like physical exercise, will not work.
- A few great brands are available worldwide, including the top South African brand, Ketty Elite Pro. The Ketty Elite Pro products are all custom-made by hand and specifically designed for kettie sport shooting, available in 0,45 mm (Yellow) for novices/children, 0,50 mm and 0,55 mm for adults, and 0,60 mm for field target.
Slingshot Pellets (Ammo):
- Steel pellets: 8 mm steel balls (so-called “ball bearings”). SASF standardized compatition size: 8 mm – mass -30 gr – 35 gr. These are great for repetitive use and – a must-have for standard discipline practice.
- Carbon steel is best; do not buy anything coated or plated.
- Lead balls are not permitted, as they are poisonous to you and the environment.
- Good ammo is important and critical for good “Precision and Accuracy matrix” (PAM) results.
- Poor ammo discouraging because of poor results and reinforces bad shooting habits!
- Clay pellets: Safety/field target clay balls (pellets) in size 8 mm+ > 9 mm.
- Proper kettie clay ammo pellets – properties: (1) Heavy for the gauge (heavy to size), (2) magnetic (can be picked-up with a magnet), (3) eco-friendly, and- (4) water soluble.
- There are a variety of options on offer – from imitation terracotta (which is too small, too light) – to actual real kettie ammo pellets.
Learn more about – Kettie Pellets and Ballistics – KETTY PHDee
Slingshot Equipment:
Pouches (“velltjies”), amber belt, roller cutter, self-healing cutting board, band tie clip, etc will become necessary as you become more proficient..
Where to buy:
Members discount scheme.
SASF (South African Slingshot Federation) has a loyalty program for SASF members with KETTY (Pty) Ltd in South Africa. Simply quote your SASF membership number to benefit. The program also extends to SASF Clubs.
SASF encourage our members to support our generous sponsors and partners:
NATSHOOT – Young Guns – Kettie Series: Natshoot Shop https://natshootshop.co.za/
DIE VOORTREKKERS: Die Voriemôl https://voriemol.voortrekkers.co.za/
KETTY – Schools – Series: https://ketty.co.za/
Wild en Jag (Game and Hunt) – family series: https://wildenjag.media/
Cois Targets: Accredited and official target supplier https://www.coissteeltargets.com/
Membership Affiliation
In summary, the SASF membership affiliation – is based on and structured according to the prescriptions of SASCOC (South African Sport Confederation and Olympic Committee), responsible to promote and develop a strategic framework for high performance sport as defined in the National Sport Recreation Act 110 of 1998 as amended by the National Sport and Recreation Amendment Act, No 18 of 2007.
Level 1 / Club / first requirement: An athlete MUST BE A MEMBER (in good standing) IN A CLUB, (in a geographic – district and a province). The athlete may participate at club and district level.
Level 2 / Provincial / second requirement: To participate at provincial level the athlete must be level 1 compliant and MUST BE AN AFFILIATED MEMBER (in good standing) at the relevant Provincial Slingshot Association (PSA). The athletes may participate at their closed provincial level events and at any other OPEN Provincial Events.
Level 3 / National / third requirement: To participate at national level the athlete must be level 1 and 2 compliant and MUST BE AN AFFILIATED MEMBER (in good standing) with the SASF (The Federation). The athletes will be in recognition of the SASF National Ranking.
Become a member in a local slingshot club – or start your own club.
The SASF model for athlete participations in – the Sport of Slingshot shooting -is based on athlete accessibility and convenience. The one major advantageous of slingshot shooting is the convenience of basic facilities, unlike other sports that require expensive infrastructure.
SASF supports the development of larger well equipped clubs with training facilities and coaches, but, the (A) “Forkers” (sling shooting athletes) lifestyle preferences – and (B) the basic (limited) infrastructure and facilities requirement presages the physical requirements of actual clubs. Therefor clubs are usually small and more intimate, and- whilst it is great to gather regularly as athletes and enjoy the sport, most practice and preparations prevails in private.
Join a club, near you, – contact your PSA (Provincial Slingshot Association) – for a list of all the clubs, near you. OR – simply start your own club. What you need:
- Minimum 3x members, in 3 positions: Chair person, Vice Chair person and –a Treasurer.
- A club name,
- A club logo,
- A club constitution (/ it must be subject to your Provincial Slingshot Association (PSA) constitution, and in turn – SASF constitution // obtain a generic club constitution copy from your PSA).
- “Team” you club, can be “the team”, or you could have various teams in one club, for inter- club, district or Closed Provincial events.
- Admin & Finances – decisions resides with management.
- Equipment, such as targets, will be required. (/ it must be SASF compliant & endorsed targets for Standard SASF disciplines).
Affiliate to your Provincial Slingshot Association (PSA)
The respective Provincial Slingshot Associations (PSA) have the autonomy to structure their own individual and particular AFFILIATED MEMBER requirements and fees.
The list of SASF – (Geographical) Provincial Slingshot Association (PSA) – members:
- GSA – Gauteng Slingshot Association
- NWSA – North West Slingshot Association
- LSA – Limpopo Slingshot Association
- MSA – Mpumalanga Slingshot Association
- FSSA – Free State Slingshot Association
- NSA – Natal Slingshot Association
- NCSA – Northern Cape Slingshot Association
- ECSA – Eastern Cape Slingshot Association
- WCSA – Western Cape Slingshot Association
The list of SASF – Quazi Slingshot Association (QSA) – members:
- Die Voortrekkers
- SAPS – South African Police Services
- SANDF – South African National Defence Force
(Note: To participate in SASF endorsed events – as a member / representative of a QUAZI Slingshot Association – you must be a member or employee of that organization for at least 6 months. The respective Quazi Slingshot Associations (PQSA) have the autonomy to structure their own individual and particular AFFILIATED MEMBER requirements and fees).
Affiliate to SASF
SASF Athletes affiliated membership status / Category.
Ordinary SASF affiliated member athlete:
- Basic Fee (No Provincial Subs included)
- SASF communicate in news letters to ordinary affiliated members.
- Ordinary affiliated members enjoy loyalty program privileges.
- Requirement / Participant in the SASF National Championships Event.
Dedicated SASF affiliated member athlete:
- Comprehensive Fee (include – Provincial Subs and – National League / Ranking subs )
- Requirement / Participant in the SASF National League Tournament.
- SASF National Championships Event, requirement inclusive.
- SASF communicate in news letters to dedicated affiliated member athletes.
- SASF communicate indirectly with circular and individuals letters to dedicated affiliated member athletes.
- First right of refusal to SASF Endorsed and Officiated events.
- First right of refusal to SASF workshops and training events.
- Enjoy loyalty program privileges.
Basic rules summary
This page provides a quick revision and reference of the SASF Competition and Auxiliary rules. Match shooting is about understanding the critical details of the rules.
Cheating in match play is a summarily DQ from the tournament.
Cheating in match play carries the possibility of a LIFE BAN from SASF.
Kettie (Slingshot) - The SASF rules prescribe:
- The kettie frame (and fixed accessories) may not exceed (“should fit into”) a 200 mm square.
- The kettie may not have an arm brace or support, only a lanyard cord.
- The kettie pouch may not have moulded (recessed/sculpted) pellet seating impressions; no limitations on size or materials like leather, natural or artificial fibres; usually 45-55 mm long, 1,5-2 mm thick, in a variety of designs.
- The kettie may not have a laser sight or an edged magnification lens, but mechanical and fibre-optic-enhanced sights are fine.
- There are no limitations on weight (mass), the materials of the kettie frame, or combinations, e.g. wood, polymers (plastics), resins, carbon, metals and alloys like stainless steel, aluminium, titanium, etc.
- There are no limitations on elastic bands but note that “flat bands” from 0,45-0,6 mm are preferable for precision shooting.
- There are no limitations on the draw length (the pull length/strength of the bands); short draw (most prevalent in SA), semi-butterfly and butterfly (long draw) are permitted, but with no mechanical trigger release.
- There are no limitations on band affixing with tape, stretch bands (Amber Belt), clips and hinges for TTF (through the forks), and the most predominant, OTT (over the top), is allowed.
- There are no limitations on shooting style, kettie orientation – 180º (upright/classic), 45º or 90º (gangster style), or the grip, hammer, pinch thumb, etc.
- SAFS “ammo” (pellets). Standardization: # 8 mm steel (indoor competition), # 8-10 mm “safety pellets”. Eco-friendly, magnetic clay, water-soluble for outdoor/field target.
- In practical terms, it is advised that 8mm steel pellets – between 30gr and 35gr must be propelled (velocity) must be propelled (velocity) faster than (or a minimum) of 200 fs (feet per second) and generate in excess of 2 fp/e (2 foot pounds energy – to knock down targets).
Targets - The SASF rules prescribe:
- SAFS sport code – provincial and national league – standard indoor discipline target to be set at – a height of 1,4m, to be shot at the standard discipline distances 10m, 15m, 20m.
- The targets is set and certified at minimum guideline of 1 pound and a hard range of a maximum of 2 pounds of push force in the centre of the target.
- Targets must be in a stack configuration, 2 lines of 5 targets in sizes – from left to right, 8 cm, 7cm, 6cm, 5cm, 4cm in diameter, white target faces, protruding from a black frame mounting.
- The targets must be remotely operable for the reset between each match. This is a requirement for convenience, using less personnel, and safety.
Range Rules - The SASF rules prescribe:
- An indoor – standard discipline match is: 5 minutes, 10 shots, 10 targets in any order.
- The umpire will announce – open and close range. The range is considered closed at all times, and – no athlete may go past the shooting line forward of the shooting line at any time during the event without express permission or instruction of the umpire.
- The target must be clearly in the knocked down position – to be counted (scored) period. There is no appeal for hits, pings or nicks etc.
- Pre-competition, warm-up shots may only be fired on the dedicated demarcated range for the specific event.
- The shooting squad of athletes – may not step up to the shooting line without an umpire present and the call (instruction) from the umpire to do so.
- An athlete on the shooting line may not disrupt or disturb the preparation or shooting activities of the other athletes, unless there is a clear and present safety issue.
- Supporter and couch must be behind the respective lines.
- An athlete may be penalised if his coach is audible to other athletes.
- An athlete may be penalised if his supporters disturb other athletes.
- On the shooting line, a kettie my not be drawn and mounted and aimed downrange or at any target.
- Kettie bands may be warmed up at below chest height, with no pellets in the pouch or hands, only pointing down range.
- No drawn kettie will be pointed at any person or animal at any time anywhere at the venue.
Safety - The SASF rules prescribe:
- Safety is every athlete’s responsibility. Any athlete or team members may at any time raise safety concerns.
- Safety glasses are required on the range, the active athletes and all personnel on or at the shooting line. It is a VERY GOOD idea to use safety glasses by default whenever shooting a kettie.
- No drawn kettie will be pointed at any person or animal at any time anywhere at the venue.
- On the shooting line, a kettie my not be mounted and aimed downrange before the match or at any target before the match commence.
- Kettie bands may be warmed up at below chest height, with no pellets in the pouch or hands, only pointing down range.
- Only closed shoes, enclosing the heel and foot, with a non-slip sole is allowed, no beach sandals (flip-flops) or bare feet is allowed.
Clothing - The SASF rules prescribe:
- Only appropriate general active sportswear, or – dedicated clothing approved by the provincial teams or SASF, or non-descriptive casual clothing is allowed, NO clothing items representing recognizable political ideologies, violence, race or gender based discrimination is allowed.
- Camouflage clothing is allowed at outdoor – Non-SASF National League Field Target events.
- Only closed shoes, enclosing the heel and foot, with a non-slip sole is allowed, no beach sandals (flip-flops) or bare feet is allowed.
Match Play
SASF National League has three SASF standard (sports code) indoor disciplines but only one standard target set consisting of two rows of round targets with five targets each (top and bottom are the same), ranging in size from 8 cm to 4 cm. The athlete must knock-down the targets.
These targets are placed in front of the shooting range (indoor hall), each demarcating a range from 1 to 10 at a height of 1,4 m, and the shooting positions (stations) are placed and moved for distances of 10 m to 15 m and 20 m disciplines after the match squad completed the rotation. The match duration is 5 minutes and 10 shots, with no specific sequence (order) in which the targets must be eliminated (knocked down). Each target has a unique score value of 8 cm (2 points) to the smallest of 4 cm (10 points), keeping the match play interesting.
Each discipline (distance) is shot twice – as the athlete squad rotation. SASF National League classes: u/13 y (10/15 m), u/16, u/18 u/21, Open, Masters 50-60, Veterans 60+ and unisex (no distinction between sexes).
In South Africa, the SAFS Junior Series – is facilitated by “Die Voortrekkers Kettie Series”, NATSHOOT YOUNG GUNS KETTIE Series, The KETTY Series (primary schools), Game & Hunt magazine (Family) Series, all accommodating the novice Forker members (8 to 12 years old) at 5 m -10m distance, but, does not form part of the SASF national league – rankings for SA National Colours.
Learn more about – Sponsored Series Visit Tab
It is important to note that at a kettie tournament in South Africa, each discipline (10 m distance) and the related classes (u/13) are separate medals competition events. Therefore, you may, for example, specialize in 10 m and only enter 10 m events and be the SA 10 m champion. The format is very accommodating – you may have a handicap, such as a visual or physical impairment, preventing you from drawing for disciplines at longer distances, or you simply enjoy the simplicity of the event.
Match play strategy
People do not plan to fail – they fail to plan. Every organized sports (code) discipline – from tennis, swimming, football, rugby and darts to ring ball – has set match play strategies and creative plans (tactics) to outwit the opponents. This is usually based on “using your disadvantages to your advantage”. This inevitably implies that you need to understand your capabilities and hone your skill set accordingly.
Interestingly, it seems that technology (equipment) will give you a shorter development time for accuracy, and the scientific knowledge will ensure the top-end precision performance you need for podium positions. However, the bulk of the success, and thus the work to be a contender, resides in experience. Exercise and practice smartly to meet specific goals.
Just shooting kettie is like just playing “ball” aimlessly for entertainment. Which “ball” (football?), what are the rules and what is the measure of performance?
Welcome to the SASF Sport of Kettie (Slingshot) Shooting!
These targets are placed in front of the shooting range (indoor hall), each demarcating a range from 1 to 10 at a height of 1,4 m, and the shooting positions (stations) are placed and moved for distances of 10 m to 15 m and 20 m disciplines after the match squad completed the rotation. The match duration is 5 minutes and 10 shots, with no specific sequence (order) in which the targets must be eliminated (knocked down). Each target has a unique score value of 8 cm (2 points) to the smallest of 4 cm (10 points), keeping the match play interesting.
Each discipline (distance) is shot twice – as the athlete squad rotation. SASF National League classes: u/13 y (10/15 m), u/16, u/18 u/21, Open, Masters 50-60, Veterans 60+ and unisex (no distinction between sexes).
Tournament Calendar
The annual calendar must be published – at least 4 months in advance of the 1st event of each season.
SASF League: The events / competitions listed – is official OPEN Provincial events – that form the SASF National League. It is open to the public and any “kettie (slingshot) shooting” athlete in South Africa, may participate. Contact your local club or the provincial organizer. You are invited!
Learn more about – SASF National League Visit Tab
Series: The SASF events also include the various SERIES events that are hosted simultaneously:
NATSHOOT – Young Guns – Kettie Series – children (including U/13) (includes 5 meter events)
Die Voortrekkers – aimed at Die Voortrekker members from U/8 to U13 / and open. (includes 5 meter events).
KETTY SERIES – aimed at primary and high school children.
Wild en Jag (Game and Hunt) – magazine series, aimed at the family context involvement.
Learn more about – Sponsored Series
Disciplines:
International:
Disciplines adopted by SASF, subject to international guidelines.
SASF has ONLY – 3 (Three) Official (International) – Standard Slingshot Shooting Disciplines:
(1) 10 meters (discipline), (2) 15 meters (discipline), (3) 20 meters (discipline), – constitutes the SASF NATIONAL LEAGUE Disciplines – distinguishable / recognised by:
- Indoors, (B) Unisex, (C) Standardized pellets (round balls) steel 8mm (mass 30 -35grains), (D) Target set, 2 rows – of 5 targets in sizes – from left to right, 8 cm, 7cm, 6cm, 5cm, 4cm in diameter (E) maximum knock down energy (2 fp/e foot pound energy), (F) Set at 1.4 meters high, (G) Matt white – in colour protruding from a black frame, (G) match 10 shots in 5 minutes.
Domestic Disciplines:
These are Disciplines unique to South Africa / SASF, not subject to international guidelines.
The DEVELOPMENT “5 meter” discipline.
(A) Not included in the SASF NATIONAL LEAGUE. (B) Indoors, (C) Unisex, (D) Ages 7 to U/13, (E) Standardized pellets (round balls) steel 8mm (mass 30 -35grains), (F) Target set, 2 rows – of 5 targets in sizes – from left to right, 8 cm, 7cm, 6cm, 5cm, 4cm in diameter (F) maximum knock down energy (2 fp/e foot pound energy), (G) Set at 1 meters high, (H) Matt white – in colour protruding from a black frame, (I) match 10 shots in 5 minutes.
The Field Target Discipline.
(A) Not included in the SASF NATIONAL LEAGUE. (B) Outdoors, (C) Unisex, (D) Ages U/13 >, (E) Standardized pellets (round balls) clay 8+-9mm eco-friendly water soluble magnetic pickup (F) 1 Target set, consisting – of 5 targets in sizes – 8 cm, 7cm, 6cm, 5cm, 4cm in diameter, with 30cm face (splash) plate (G) placed in a 45 degree angle at distances from 5 to 20 meters (H) set at highs 0.5m to 1.4 meters (I) Matt white – in colour protruding from a coloured splash plate (J) maximum knock down energy (2 fp/e foot pound energy), (K) match 10 shots in 5 minutes.
In practice: Athletes participates in a SASF sanctioned and officiated event – (A) in their respective AGE groups – called Classes (“age classes” / divisions) – in the (B) respective shooting Disciplines (at shooting distances), in (C) a sponsored (domestic) series – and or (D) SASF National League event and or – (E) SASF National League Ranking for SASF Honours / RSA National Team.
Just enter a SASF sanctioned and officiated event – in your respective Age Class, al the relevant series affairs are included.
Example 1: A 11 old year athlete – enters an SASF Provincial Open event (Example: SASF Free Sate Open (Free State Championships) – which is one (1) of 5 SASF National League Elected events for that year. The athlete will be able to shoot and be eligible for medals – the various (i) Sponsored Series: 5 meter events, example: (A) Ketty Series (Primary Schools), (B) NATSHOOT Young Guns, (C) Wild en Jag Series (if shooting with a family member), (D) Die Voortrekkers (if an organization member) various devisions U/8 +> – and (ii) a National League disciplines – 10 meters (and theoretically 15m,) as an U/13 member. (National League ranking are limited and start at U/13, since SASF international affiliations & world ranking associations does not accommodate juniors.)
Example 2: A 17 year old athlete – enters an SASF Provincial Open event (Example: SASF Free Sate Open (Free State Championships) – which is one (1) of 5 SASF National League Elected events for that year. The athlete will be able to shoot and be eligible for medals – the various (i) Sponsored Series: 10 > meter events, example: (A) Ketty Series (High Schools), (B) Wild en Jag Series (if shooting with a family member), (C) Die Voortrekkers (if an organization member) – and (ii) a National League – 10, 15 & 20 meters as an U/18 member. The athlete may be rewarded with medals – in the individual – National league disciplines, and the overall winners classes, and be awarded the status of (Free State Championship). If the athlete is registered with SASF as a DEDICATED Affiliated Member – they would be eligible for National Ranking for SASF Honours / RSA National Team.
Example 3: A 24 year old athlete – enters an SASF Provincial Open event (Example: SASF Free Sate Open (Free State Championships) – which is one (1) of 5 SASF National League Elected events for that year. The athlete will be able to shoot and be eligible for medals – the various (i) Sponsored Series: 10 > meter events, example: (A) Wild en Jag Series (if shooting with a family member still at school), (C) Die Voortrekkers (if an organization member) – and (ii) a National League – 10, 15 & 20 meters as an Senior / Open class member. The athlete may be rewarded with medals – in the individual – National league disciplines, and the overall winner’s classes, and be awarded the status of (Free State Championship). If the athlete is registered with SASF as a DEDICATED Affiliated Member – they would be eligible for National Ranking for SASF Honours / RSA National Team.
Example 4: A 55 year old athlete – enters an SASF Provincial Open event (Example: SASF Free Sate Open (Free State Championships) – which is one (1) of 5 SASF National League Elected events for that year. The athlete will be able to shoot and be eligible for medals – the various (i) Sponsored Series: 10 > meter events, example: (A) Wild en Jag Series (if shooting with a family member still at school) or – as an Individual Gentleman over 50 years, (C) Die Voortrekkers (if an organization member) – and (ii) a National League – 10, 15 & 20 meters as an Masters class member. The athlete may be rewarded with medals – in the individual – National league disciplines, and the overall winner’s classes, and be awarded the status of (Free State Championship). If the athlete is registered with SASF as a DEDICATED Affiliated Member – they would be eligible for National Ranking for SASF Honours / RSA National Team.
Classes
Classes may also be referred to as “Divisions”
SASF National League:
Combined Disciplines: Overall, Winners (Champions):
(Combined score for – 10m + 15M + 20M = ____ )
(No age restriction / absolute highest combined scores of all the standard disciplines)
1st /Gold 2nd /Silver 3rd / Bronze
Indoor Open Champion – / Example: SASF FREE STATE OPEN 2025 Championships
Veterans Class:
(60> years (Combined score for – 10m + 15M + 20M = ____ ) )
1st /Gold 2nd /Silver 3rd / Bronze
Indoor Veterans Class – / Example: SASF FREE STATE OPEN 2025 Championships
Master Class:
(51 – 60 years (Combined score for – 10m + 15M + 20M = ____ ) )
1st /Gold 2nd /Silver 3rd / Bronze
Indoor Master Class – / Example: SASF FREE STATE OPEN 2025 Championships
OPEN (Seniors) Class:
(OPEN / 21 – 49 years> (Combined score for – 10m + 15M + 20M = ____ ) )
1st /Gold 2nd /Silver 3rd / Bronze
Indoor OPEN Seniors Class – / Example: SASF FREE STATE OPEN 2025 Championships
U/21 Class:
(18 -21 years (Combined score for – 10m + 15M + 20M =____ ) )
1st /Gold 2nd /Silver 3rd / Bronze
Indoor U/21 Class – / Example: SASF FREE STATE OPEN 2025 Championships
U/18 Class:
(16 – 18 years (Combined score for – 10m + 15M + 20M =____ ) )
1st /Gold 2nd /Silver 3rd / Bronze
Indoor U/18 Class – / Example: SASF FREE STATE OPEN 2025 Championships
U/16 Class:
(13 – 16 years (Combined score for – 10m + 15M + 20M =____ ) )
1st /Gold 2nd /Silver 3rd / Bronze
Indoor U/16 Class – / Example: SASF FREE STATE OPEN 2025 Championships
U/13 Class:
(< 12 years (Combined score for – 5m +10m + 15M =____ ) )
1st /Gold 2nd /Silver 3rd / Bronze
Indoor U/13 Class – / Example: SASF FREE STATE OPEN 2025 Championships
U/8 Class:
(< 12 / < 8 years (No Combined score / 5 M only) – not included in SASF National league)
Individual Discipline Classes:
U/8 5m indoor (The Discipline Champion):
Not included in SASF National league ranking
(Individual score for – 5m = ____)
1st /Gold 2nd /Silver 3rd / Bronze
5 M Indoor Class – / Example: SASF FREE STATE OPEN 2025 Championships
U/13 5m indoor (The Discipline Champion):
Not included in SASF National league ranking
(Individual score for – 5m = ____)
1st /Gold 2nd /Silver 3rd / Bronze
5 M Indoor Class – / Example: SASF FREE STATE OPEN 2025 Championships
Individual Disciplines – National Ranking
10m OPEN indoor (The Discipline Champion / No age restriction):
(Individual score for – 10m = ____)
1st /Gold 2nd /Silver 3rd / Bronze
10 M Indoor Open Class Champion – / Example: SASF FREE STATE OPEN 2025 Championships
U/21 10m indoor discipline:
1st /Gold 2nd /Silver 3rd / Bronze
10 M Indoor U/21 Class – / Example: SASF FREE STATE OPEN 2025 Championships
U/18 10m indoor discipline:
1st /Gold 2nd /Silver 3rd / Bronze
10 M Indoor U/18 Class – / Example: SASF FREE STATE OPEN 2025 Championships
U/16 10m indoor discipline:
1st /Gold 2nd /Silver 3rd / Bronze
10 M Indoor U/16 Class – / Example: SASF FREE STATE OPEN 2025 Championships
U/13 10m indoor discipline:
1st /Gold 2nd /Silver 3rd / Bronze
10 M Indoor U/13 Class – / Example: SASF FREE STATE OPEN 2025 Championships
15m OPEN indoor (The Discipline Champion / No age restriction):
(Individual score for – 15m = ____)
1st /Gold 2nd /Silver 3rd / Bronze
15 M Indoor Open Class Champion – / Example: SASF FREE STATE OPEN 2025 Championships
U/21 15m indoor discipline:
1st /Gold 2nd /Silver 3rd / Bronze
15 M Indoor U/21 Class – / Example: SASF FREE STATE OPEN 2025 Championships
U/18 15m indoor discipline:
1st /Gold 2nd /Silver 3rd / Bronze
15 M Indoor U/18 Class – / Example: SASF FREE STATE OPEN 2025 Championships
U/16 15m indoor discipline:
1st /Gold 2nd /Silver 3rd / Bronze
15 M Indoor U/16 Class – / Example: SASF FREE STATE OPEN 2025 Championships
U/13 15m indoor discipline:
1st /Gold 2nd /Silver 3rd / Bronze
15 M Indoor U/13 Class – / Example: SASF FREE STATE OPEN 2025 Championships
20m OPEN indoor (The Discipline Champion / No age restriction):
(Individual score for – 20m = ____)
1st /Gold 2nd /Silver 3rd / Bronze
20 M Indoor Open Class Champion – / Example: SASF FREE STATE OPEN 2025 Championships
U/21 OPEN Indoor:
1st /Gold 2nd /Silver 3rd / Bronze
20 M Indoor U/21 Class – / Example: SASF FREE STATE OPEN 2025 Championships
U/18 OPEN Indoor:
1st /Gold 2nd /Silver 3rd / Bronze
20 M Indoor U/18 Class – / Example: SASF FREE STATE OPEN 2025 Championships
U/16 OPEN Indoor:
1st /Gold 2nd /Silver 3rd / Bronze
20 M Indoor U/16 Class – / Example: SASF FREE STATE OPEN 2025 Championships
U/13 OPEN Indoor:
No category restricted to 16 >
SASF - Provincial medals:
Std SASF Medals – the ribbons colours according to provincial sports colours.
(The combined score for – 10m + 15M + 20m = ____ / as the 3 highest ranking individuals from a province / announced as that: “Provincial Team”)
3 Goud Silver Brons > / Example: SASF FREE STATE OPEN FREE STATE Prov Team 2025< ribbon – red
3 Goud Silver Brons > / Example: SASF FREE STATE OPEN North West Prov Team 2025< ribbon – yello
3 Goud Silver Brons > / Example: SASF FREE STATE Mpumalanga Prov Team 2025< ribbon – green
3 Goud Silver Brons > / Example: SASF FREE STATE OPEN Limpopo Prov Team 2025< ribbon – purple
3 Goud Silver Brons > / Example: SASF FREE STATE OPEN Free State Team 2025 < ribbon – orange
3 Goud Silver Brons > / Example: SASF FREE STATE OPEN Northern Cape Prov Team 2025< ribbon – white
3 Goud Silver Brons > / Example: SASF FREE STATE OPEN Western Cape Prov Team 2025< ribbon – light blue
3 Goud Silver Brons > / Example: SASF FREE STATE OPEN Eastern Cape Prov Team 2025< ribbon – brown
3 Goud Silver Brons > / Example: SASF FREE STATE OPEN Natal Prov Team 2025< S ribbon – black
Field Target (“Bush course”) (Open Class / The Discipline Champion / No age restriction):
1st /Gold 2nd /Silver 3rd / Bronze
Field Target Open Class – / Example: SASF FREE STATE OPEN 2025 Championships
U/18 OPEN Field Target:
1st /Gold 2nd /Silver 3rd / Bronze
Field Target U/18 Class – / Example: SASF FREE STATE OPEN 2025 Championships
U/16 OPEN Field Target:
1st /Gold 2nd /Silver 3rd / Bronze
Field Target U/16 Class – / Example: SASF FREE STATE OPEN 2025 Championships
U/13 OPEN Field Target:
1st /Gold 2nd /Silver 3rd / Bronze
Field Target U/13 Class – /Example: SASF FREE STATE OPEN 2025 Championships
The Sponsored Series
Die Voortrekkers Series
Medals – ribbons are brown – with white print
>>>> Die Voortrekker medals are – Std SASF Medals – with rear insert Die Voortrekker Logo <<<<
5M discipline
3 Goud Silver Brons >text> Voortrekkers U/8 “Rektrekkers” Class – /Example: SASF FREE STATE OPEN 2025 Championships
3 Goud Silver Brons > text > Voortrekkers U/11 “Blibskaters” Class – /Example: SASF FREE STATE OPEN 2025 Championships
10M discipline
3 Goud Silver Brons > text > Voortrekkers U/11 “Blibskaters” Class – /Example: SASF FREE STATE OPEN 2025 Championships
3 Goud Silver Brons > text > Voortrekkers U/13 “Voltrekkers” Class – /Example: SASF FREE STATE OPEN 2025 Championships
3 Goud Silver Brons > text > Voortrekkers Open “Kolskote” Class – /Example: SASF FREE STATE OPEN 2025 Championships
15M discipline
3 Goud Silver Brons > text > Voortrekkers U/13 “Voltrekkers” Class – /Example: SASF FREE STATE OPEN 2025 Championships
3 Goud Silver Brons > text > Voortrekkers Open “Kolskote” Class – /Example: SASF FREE STATE OPEN 2025 Championships
20M discipline
3 Goud Silver Brons > text > Voortrekkers Open “Kolskote” Class – /Example: SASF FREE STATE OPEN 2025 Championships
OPEN (Overall winner / “Algehele Wenner”)
3 Goud Silver Brons > text > Voortrekkers OPEN – Class – /Example: SASF FREE STATE OPEN 2025 Championships
KETTY SERIES
Medals – ribbon is yellow with black print
>>>> KETTY medals are – Std SASF Medals – with rear insert KETTY Logo <<<<
Girls – 5 m – Primary School
Gold, Bronse, Silver = 3 medals:
Text: KETTY – National Series – Girls Primary Schools – 5m – /Example: FREE STATE Open 2025
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Boys – 5 m – Primary School
Gold, Bronse, Silver = 3 medals:
Text: KETTY – National Series – Boys Primary Schools – 5m – /Example: FREE STATE Open 2025
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Girls – 10 m – Primary School
Gold, Bronse, Silver = 3 medals:
Text: KETTY – National Series – Girls Primary Schools – 10m – /Example: FREE STATE Open 2025
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Boys – 10 m – Primary School
Gold, Bronse, Silver = 3 medals:
Text: KETTY – National Series – Boys Primary Schools – 10m – /Example: FREE STATE Open 2025
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Girls – 15 m – Primary School
Gold, Bronse, Silver = 3 medals:
Text: KETTY – National Series – Girls Primary Schools – 15m – /Example: FREE STATE Open 2025
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Boys – 15 m – Primary School
Gold, Bronse, Silver = 3 medals:
Text: KETTY – National Series – Boys Primary Schools – 15m – /Example: FREE STATE Open 2025
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Boys – Schools – high score
Gold, Bronse, Silver = 3 medals:
Text: KETTY – National Series – Schools – Boys – HG – /Example: FREE STATE Open 2025
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Girls – Schools – high score
Gold, Bronse, Silver = 3 medals:
Text: KETTY – National Series – High Schools – Girls – HG – /Example: FREE STATE Open 2025
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NATSHOOT – Young Guns – Ketty Shoot - Series
Medals – ribbon white with blue print
>>>> NATSHOOT medals are – Std SASF Medals – with rear insert NATSHOOT Logo <<<<
U/13 event only
Girls – 5 m
Gold, Bronse, Silver = 3 medals:
Text: NATSHOOT – Young Guns Ketty Series – Girls – 5m – /Example: FREE STATE Open 2025
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Boys – 5 m
Gold, Bronse, Silver = 3 medals:
Text: NATSHOOT – Young Guns Ketty Series – Boys – 5m – /Example: FREE STATE Open 2025
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Girls – 10 m
Gold, Bronse, Silver = 3 medals:
Text: NATSHOOT – Young Guns Ketty Series – Girls – 10m – /Example: FREE STATE Open 2025
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Boys – 10 m
Gold, Bronse, Silver = 3 medals:
Text: NATSHOOT – Young Guns Ketty Series – Boys – 10m – /Example: FREE STATE Open 2025
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Wild en Jag Series
Medals – orange with white print
>>>> W & J medals are – Std SASF Medals – with rear insert W & J Logo <<<<
Family Teams
10 meters Family event
Any 2 members from a family (limited to 2 stirpes) – with 1 member: primary school.
2x Gold, 2x Bronse, 2x Silver = 6 medals:
Text: Game & Hunt / Wild & Jag – Kettie Family series – Primary School – 10m – / Example: FREE STATE Open 2025 < Perpetual print >
15 meters Family event
Any 2 members from a family (limited to 2 stirpes) – with 1 member: High school.
2x Gold, 2x Bronse, 2x Silver = 6 medals:
Text: Game & Hunt / Wild & Jag – Kettie Family series – High School – 15m – / Example: FREE STATE Open 2025 < Perpetual print >
Gold, Bronse, Silver = 3 medals:
Individuals
Gentleman – 50> or above / Gentleman Senior
Gold, Bronse, Silver = 3 medals:
Text: Game & Hunt / Wild & Jag – Kettie series – Gentleman Senior – HG – / Example: FREE STATE Open 2025 < Perpetual print >
Ladies – 50> or above / Ladies Senior
Text: Game & Hunt / Wild & Jag – Kettie series – Ladies Senior – HG – / Example: FREE STATE Open 2025 < Perpetual print >
The SASF National League – is a ranking system – for SASF National Honours / Protea Team Colours
To be annually eligible for consideration an Athlete must submit 5 (five) scores from official SASF Sanctioned National League events. These events are – either participating in 5 (five) or more different Provincial Open Events, OR – at least 3 (three) Provincial Open Events – AND – the National Championships, (score counts for 2 (two)).
See: Membership requirements. A member wanting to participate in the SASF national ranking, must – (A) comply with the general membership requirements, (member in a club, etc) – and (B) notify and register (including the subsidy payments) with SASF no later than – before the start of the 3rd event of the year.
Provincial League and Championships:
Each province is encouraged to host 4 provincial events annually. Three (3) events (competitions) is closed and only for the athletes residing in that particular province. One (1) event is an OPEN Provincial event – open to any athlete in South Africa. The OPEN Provincial events – also serve as the Provincial Championship and the – official endorsed and officiated SASF National League events.
Provincial rankings: Usually a Provincial ranking is based on 3 (three) scores (from the 4 (four) provincial events) – which provides basis for Provincial Colours. This is also the ranking list for members nominated to the SA Championships if and when a quota is required due to SA Championship limited slots.
National Championships:
Entries to the National Championships are not dependent on the SASF National League rankings – or any other pre-qualification. In essence it is an open event to all affiliated SASF members. However the limited athlete slots are allocated to Provinces, if they cannot fill the quota, the quota is reallocated to other provinces. Example if the SA Championships is a 1 day event, and only 90 athletes can be accommodated – 10 slots to each province is apportioned, and those 10 slots are firstly offered to the ranked provincial members. Note: Die Voortrekkers has by default 36 slots U/13 > seniors.
Provincial Administration:
SASF encourages Provincial Slingshot Associations to follow the suggestions above, however – they have reasonable autonomy and sovereignty to structure and manage their own affairs.
Sponsored Series Events
We which to thank our generous sponsors for making it possible to host these training and development series events.
See: SASF National League – the ranking system – for SASF National Honours / Protea Team Colours, based on – SASF endorsed and officiated – Provincial Open Events (competitions).
Learn more about – SASF National League Visit Tab
At these “OPEN” Provincial Events – SASF host simultaneously on behalf of – our Kettie (Slingshot) development programme sponsors, as part of the events (competition) a variety of so-called “series”.
Series: The SASF events also include the various SERIES events that are hosted simultaneously:
NATSHOOT – Young Guns – Kettie Series – children (including U/13) (includes 5 meter events)
Die Voortrekkers – aimed at Die Voortrekker members from U/8 to U13 / and open. (includes 5 meter events).
KETTY SERIES – aimed at primary and high school children.
Wild en Jag (Game and Hunt) – magazine series, aimed at the family context involvement.
How it practically works
Before the official – SASF Standard classes < U/13 10m 10, 15, – 20m events begin, – there is a special pre-event session where a special 5 (five) meter DOMESTIC (not international affiliated) event takes place to accommodate all the Pee-Wee’s from U/8 to U/13. Under 12/ and under U/13 also shoots Standard 10m discipline if they so which to.
Note that some elements of the SERIES continues into and simultaneously with the official event, such as the KETTY Series, Primary and High Schools, Die Voortrekkers with adult participants, Wild en Jag with parents competing in 10, 15 and even 20 meters.
How do I enter – for the various series?
You simply enter for the SASF – Open Provincial, in the relevant classes. There is no additional entry fees. You will be automatically entered into all the relevant series, and qualify for awards (medals) and rewards (prizes).
Awards and Prizes
SASF is an Amateur Organized Sports Administration body; we are not a commercial franchise.
SASF is a AWARDS (medals) rich environment because we have a strong development focus and program and of cause we technically have (development) classes from U/8 to U/12 domestic league – and SASF National League – U/13, U/16, U/18, U/21, OPEN, <50 Masters, > 60 Veterans in every standard discipline, 10m, 15m, and 20m.
Other World /Countries Slingshot organizations, would for example only have 2 or 3 classes – and practically not cater for U/13, – perhaps just U/18 and Over 18 > SASF find it very limiting for Kettie shooting development.
Every standard discipline, 10m, 15m, and 20m, is a medals match on its own – and in every class – U/13, U/16, U/18, U/21, OPEN, <50 Masters, > 60 Veterans. Thus athletes can compete for example just in 10m – or 15m, or 20m. Of Cause championships are determined by overall combined scores “High Gun” (over all winners).
Of Cause there are all the medals from the Sponsored Series.
Learn more about – SASF Sport Admin, Policies and Mandate Visit SASF Sport Administration Tab
Prizes:
SASF is an Amateur Organized Sports Administration body – encourage the award of athlete medals – to the rewards of prizes. SASF generously accepts sponsors and prizes – but we usually “award” it in the appropriate class / group with “lucky draw”.
Please engage our SASF Exco (Executive Committee) on sponsorship proposals.
SASF Sport Administration
In summary, the SASF membership affiliation – is based on and structured according to the prescriptions of SASCOC (South African Sport Confederation and Olympic Committee), responsible to promote and develop a strategic framework for high performance sport as defined in the National Sport Recreation Act 110 of 1998 as amended by the National Sport and Recreation Amendment Act, No 18 of 2007.
SASF Constitution:
The Constitution of SASCOC (South African Sport Confederation and Olympic Committee) is subject to the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa.
It is demanded by the policies and guidelines of SASCOC (South African Sport Confederation and Olympic Committee) that the SASF (South African Slingshot Federation constitution) – is subject to the constitution SASCOC and – that (A) all affiliated associations (organizations) constitutions to SASF must respectively follow suit, and – (B) that operations must be subject to SASCOC prescriptions, such as conflict resolution, etc., and not in contravention of South African law.
SASF must observe the minimum requirements, but may impose additional requirements and procedures.
The SASF is a sovereign organization, subject to the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa.
SASF Mandate:
The primary directive and function (mandate) of SASF (South African Slingshot Federation) is to produce a South African Slingshot Team, in a fair and legitimate routine, compliant and subject to internal and external processes, rules and regulations and the South African law, to be prepared and competitive at selected international slingshot sport codes tournaments as representatives and ambassadors of the Republic of South Africa.
The SASF provide guidelines and support to it nine (9) geographic PSA members (the SASF council) and Quazi members, but – is reserved on participation and involvement on Provincial level, with no authority on club level.
SASF Vision:
To be the inspiring enabling leaders of the South African Sport of Slingshot Shooting and capacitate SA Slingshot Athletes to achieve their sustained competitive excellence.
SASF Mission:
To promote equitable access to the Sport of Slingshot Shooting, to develop and harness the South-African high-performance slingshot sporting talent and facilitate good governance, to successfully and consistently deliver a National Slingshot Shooting Team.
SASF Values:
Performance, Integrity, Excellence, accessibility, inclusivity, transparency, professionalism
SASF Strategic pillars:
Brand and Reputation Management; Human Capital; Good Corporate Governance; Financial Stability; Stakeholder Relations; World Class performance; Slingshot Sport Transformation; Minority Groups Empowerment; – all underlined and underpinned with Technology.
SASF Membership:
The SASF has only 9 (nine) PSA (Provincial Slingshot Association) members – in the federation:
- GSA – Gauteng Slingshot Association
- NWSA – North West Slingshot Association
- LSA – Limpopo Slingshot Association
- MSA – Mpumalanga Slingshot Association
- FSSA – Free State Slingshot Association
- NSA – Natal Slingshot Association
- NCSA – Northern Cape Slingshot Association
- ECSA – Eastern Cape Slingshot Association
- WCSA – Western Cape Slingshot Association
The list of SASF – Quazi Slingshot Association (QSA) – members:
- Die Voortrekkers
- SAPS – South African Police Services
- SANDF – South African National Defense Force
SASF Council:
The SASF – FEDERATION Council (board) – consists of 9 voting councilors – as the representative chair persons of the respective 9 (nine) PSA (Provincial Slingshot Association) members.
The SASF council has – an elected Vice-Chairperson – inter alia referenced as the Vice-President – portfolio of internal SASF matters and development.
The SASF council has – an elected Chairperson – inter alia referenced as the President – portfolio of external SASF liaison.
The SASF council – has an Exco (executive committee) task with daily operations, chaired by the SASF Chairperson who acts as a CEO.
The SASF Committee / or the executive – may co-opt individuals to assist in tasks & projects.
The SASF has various support committees, such as – The Shooting Committee, The Sponsorship Committee, The compliance committee, The Project & Development committee, Disciplinary Committee – and as when required.
SASF Affiliates Athlete Membership:
Level 1 / Club / first requirement: An athlete MUST BE A MEMBER (in good standing) IN A CLUB, (in a geographic – district and a province). The athlete may participate at club and district level.
Level 2 / Provincial / second requirement: To participate at provincial level the athlete must be level 1 compliant and MUST BE AN AFFILIATED MEMBER (in good standing) at the relevant Provincial Slingshot Association (PSA). The athletes may participate at their closed provincial level events and at any other OPEN Provincial Events.
Level 3 / National / third requirement: To participate at national level the athlete must be level 1 and 2 compliant and MUST BE AN AFFILIATED DEDICATED ATHLETE MEMBER (in good standing) with the SASF (The Federation). The athletes will be in recognition of the SASF National Ranking.
Learn more about – SASF membership- Visit Membership Affiliation Tab
The Law
The SASF operations, membership affiliation and administrative structures – is based on and structured according to the prescriptions of SASCOC (South African Sport Confederation and Olympic Committee), responsible to promote and develop a strategic framework for high performance sport as defined in the law /act:
Die Voortrekkers – the largest heritage and cultural movement in South Africa has adopted Kettie Shooting as their official sport, and that the custodians of the art and heritage of Kettie shooting. Die Voortrekkers Kettie Skiet series involves all the Commando’s (branches / considered “kettie clubs”) in South Africa, in a symbiotic relationship with SASF in an cultural, expertise and resources exchange, to mutual benefit. Die Voriemôl
National Hunting and Shooting Association (NHSA) – Nickname / Trade name: NATSHOOT. The initiative GUNG GUNS platform – is aimed at involving and developing kids & members under U/13 – in non-controlled (“not licensed”) shooting activities – Slingshot Shooting, Archery, Entry level Air rifles.
Ketty (Pty) Ltd is a leading Slingshot product brand in South Africa, supporting the local industry and local products, innovative new developments on the world stage, dedicated personnel to the Sport of Slingshot shooting, enthusiastic SASF supporters and sponsors.
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A leading professional precision target manufacturing company in South Africa, market leader in innovative world class firearms and kettie target solutions. The SASF partnership has been very fruitful in developing SASF Standard Discipline Targets, Field Targets and products for the general kettie shooting market. The management actively supports the Sports of Slingshot shooting.