Joining the BASC team in 2004 with a degree in Zoology and a PhD in Population biology, at Leicester University and Dundee University respectively, Peter initially joined the Research Department before taking on the role of Director of Shooting Standards in 2007.

He is now responsible for setting the standards within shooting sports, training, coaching, education and introducing young people to shooting through BASC’s young shots programme. He has a great love of most forms of shooting, acquired whilst growing up in the Cambridgeshire fens, although he is particularly interested in wildfowling, rough shooting and fishing

Jane’s primary responsibility is the BASC Shotgun Coach Award and our team of BASC Shotgun Coaches, organising training, assessment days, coaching lines and related events such as Safe Shot across the country. Jane is a qualified A1 assessor, trained in evaluation and she is also one of our few female BASC Accredited Shotgun Coaches.

Other duties include the BASC Schools Programme attending large ‘Countryside Live’ outdoor events organised by Countryside Foundation for Education together with Susan Bull.

Jane enjoys working her Large Munsterlander, shotgun shooting and shopping – not particularly in that order!

Sian is PA to the Director of Shooting Standards and is often the first point of contact within the department.

Sian has had a long association with rural pursuits as her husband is a keen shooter and she is a keen game cook!

Sue works in the Deer Assessment centre and is jointly responsible for the day to day administration of the DSC1 and 2 courses.

Outside of work Sue enjoys keeping fit and either trains or teaches Karate several night a week.
 

Mary is responsible for the day to day administration associated with DSC1 courses and DSC2 assessment materials and course management.  Mary has a keen interest in crafts and enjoys her time spent with family and friends.

Has keen interest in countryside matters working to support BASC training programmes, Susan also is involved in BASC schools programme visiting schools and events talking to children about the importance of countryside issues. At the Gamefairs Susan takes part in the BASC Firearms display team.   Susan has a keen interest in all things equestrian and enjoys a day at the races. 

After a successful 27 year career in the Army. I joined BASC in 2005 as the Training Officer initially responsible for the Wild Game Meat Hygiene programme. Responsibilities now include the Deer Assessment Centre, delivery of various training programmes to members; development of curriculum’s and course material. Evaluating 3rd party training providers.Supporting various aspects of shooting standards programme.Development of Training Policy document departmental and Association.

A life long interest and passion in deer, rifle shooting and the training of deer and related subjects.  Along with a life long interest in air rifle shooting, and game shooting as well as a recently discovered interest in fly fishing particularly wild brown trout river fishing.