My junior competitor is unable to fire in one or more positions. Can he/she fire in a different position?

February 24, 2026

Civilian Marksmanship Program▸Youth 3 PAR▸My junior competitor is unable to fire in one or more positions. Can he/she fire in a different position?

Every effort should be made by the match staff to allow all athletes to participate—as long as he/she is not gaining an unfair advantage.  The rulebook states that a Competition Director must approve all substitute positions.  As such, it is often beneficial to bring a doctor’s note stating that a certain position should not be fired by the athlete (such as to avoid kneeling due to an ankle or knee injury). However, the athlete may only substitute a more difficult position, with standing being the most difficult, followed by kneeling then prone. No substitutions can be made for standing since it is considered the most difficult position.  See Rule 5.1.4.