18/06/2026
Bethany Norton GBR, who won an MG car at just 13 years old after becoming the 2019 Ladies Champion in National The Schools Challenge, has gone on to become one of the UK's most successful young shooting athletes.
Bethany was also a member of The TSC Academy, where she was coached and mentored by David Florent of The Oxford Gun Company as part of The Schools Challenge development programme. Her journey demonstrates the opportunities available to young shooters through The Schools Challenge pathway, from grassroots competition to elite performance.
Since those early successes, Bethany has progressed through the British Shooting talent pathway, winning national and international medals and pursuing her ambition of representing Great Britain at the highest level of the sport.
The Schools Challenge continues to provide young people with opportunities to develop their shooting skills, confidence, discipline and competitive experience. Success stories such as Bethany's show what can be achieved with dedication, hard work and the right coaching support.
If you have a child under the age of 18 and believe they have the potential to excel in shooting sports, why not introduce them to The Schools Challenge and the shooting school at The Oxford Gun Company With expert coaching, structured training and competitive opportunities, it could be the first step on their own journey towards representing Great Britain.
Remember Bethany Norton, the girl who won a car at age 13 in the Ox...