NWDSB State Shooting Day in Aurich-Middels
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NWDSB State Shooting Day in Aurich-Middels

73rd State Shooting Day of the Northwest German Shooting Federation in Aurich-Middels

Aurich — Landkreis Aurich (03452)
Dates 10 Apr — 12 Apr 2026
Venue Aurich (03452)
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About NWDSB State Shooting Day

In April 2026, the Northwest German Shooting Federation (NWDSB) will be a guest in East Frisia: from April 10th to 12th, the 73rd State Shooting Day will take place in Aurich-Middels. The host is the East Frisian Shooting Federation, with the Landgasthof Alte Schmiede as the main venue. The highlight is the State King's Ball on Saturday, April 11th, with around 450 guests from the entire NWDSB association area. The State Shooting Day combines sporting honors, federal assembly, and social club evenings, and is one of the most important association events for North German shooting sports.

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Association Meeting with a Long Tradition

The Northwest German Shooting Federation (NWDSB) is the state shooting association in northwestern Germany, uniting numerous district and club associations. Its annual State Shooting Day alternates between the member associations – in 2026, East Frisia is the host. Thus, the East Frisian Shooting Federation takes on the role of host for the 73rd edition of the association's meeting.

Aurich-Middels as the Venue

The main venue is the Landgasthof Alte Schmiede in the Aurich district of Middels. This choice underscores the deep roots of shooting sports in rural areas: traditional country inns, rather than city halls, are the typical home of shooting sports. Several hotels in Aurich and the surrounding area are designated as accommodation for the arriving delegations.

Program Highlights

The three-day program includes a delegates' assembly, sporting honors, lectures on association topics, a ceremony with representatives from politics and sports, and, as the social highlight, the State King's Ball on Saturday, April 11th, with approximately 450 invited guests. There will also be special shooting competitions and receptions.

Significance for Aurich

Aurich presents itself as a host city, showcasing East Frisian shooting sports. For the city and the region's hospitality industry, the State Shooting Day is a significant economic factor, generating several hundred hotel nights and restaurant visits.

NWDSB State Shooting Day — edition 2026

From Friday, April 10th, to Sunday, April 12th, 2026, the East Frisian Shooting Federation will host the 73rd NWDSB State Shooting Day in Aurich-Middels. Three days of association assembly, sporting honors, a ceremony, and social gatherings. The highlight is the State King's Ball on Saturday, April 11th, at the Landgasthof Alte Schmiede with around 450 guests from the entire association area. The exact daily program, the schedules for the delegates' assembly, and the list of honors will be announced by the NWDSB on the official association website.

The event is primarily for association members, but parts are open to the public (receptions, ceremony, King's Ball). Ticket orders follow the association's guidelines, which can be viewed as a PDF on osfi-blog.de.

Programme NWDSB State Shooting Day 2026

Three-Day Structure (Following Association Pattern)

The exact 2026 program will be published by the NWDSB. The structure follows the proven key points of past State Shooting Days:

  • Friday, April 10th: Arrival of delegations, reception at the Landgasthof, opening evening with musical accompaniment
  • Saturday, April 11th: Delegates' assembly in the morning, special shooting competition in the afternoon, reception of distinguished guests, evening State King's Ball with approx. 450 guests, live music, crowning ceremony
  • Sunday, April 12th: Festive church service, ceremony with honors, joint lunch, departure

Sporting Framework

  • Special shooting competition for the best shooters from the member associations
  • Honors for deserving officials and athletes
  • Trophies and awards

Accompanying Events

  • Reception by the city of Aurich and the East Frisian Shooting Federation
  • Accommodation in hotels in the region (list available at osfi-blog.de and nwdsb.de)

Highlights NWDSB State Shooting Day 2026

73rd NWDSB State Shooting Day as an association event. State King's Ball with 450 guests on Saturday evening. Three days of assembly, honors, and ceremony at the Landgasthof Alte Schmiede. Host: East Frisian Shooting Federation.

Prices NWDSB State Shooting Day 2026

Tickets for the King's Ball and ceremony according to association ordering guidelines. Hotel blocks pre-booked.

Practical information — NWDSB State Shooting Day

Location

Aurich-Middels, Landgasthof Alte Schmiede (main venue). Accompanying events in hotels and restaurants in the region (full hotel list available at nwdsb.de and osfi-blog.de).

Date 2026

Friday to Sunday, April 10–12, 2026.

Participants

Officials and delegates of the NWDSB, delegations from member associations, distinguished guests from politics and sports, club representatives from the East Frisian Shooting Federation.

Tickets

Tickets for the State King's Ball can be ordered via the official association website. Information on ordering is available as a PDF on osfi-blog.de.

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