Isle of Man shooter Noah Mayne is preparing for a major milestone in his sporting comeback. He travels to Wales on 11 June for the Welsh 50m Championships. The event will help establish his British ranking and build the score portfolio he needs for 2030 Commonwealth Games qualification.
Rising Through the Ranks
Mayne first picked up a rifle in 2017 at the Kirk Michael Rifle Club, starting in the traditional 15‑yard discipline. Within months he progressed to the 50m Sinclair Range in St John’s, specialising in Prone shooting — a move that accelerated his development and put him on the radar of national selectors
By 2019, his rapid improvement paid off. Mayne was accepted into the British Shooting Talent Squad, and that same year he secured 2nd place in the Junior International 50m Grand Prix, marking him as one of the most promising young shooters from the Isle of Man.
Pandemic
Like many athletes, Mayne’s ambitions were disrupted by the pandemic. With Covid halting competitions and life shifting priorities, he stepped back from the sport to focus on a new job.
But in 2025, he reignited his ambitions — this time stepping into the far more demanding Olympic 3‑Position discipline (Prone, Kneeling, Standing). The switch represents a major leap in technical skill, physical conditioning, and mental resilience, and Mayne has committed fully to the long road towards 2030 Commonwealth Games qualification.
A Crucial Test in Wales
The upcoming Welsh 50m Championships will be Mayne’s first major opportunity to record the scores needed for national ranking and future selection. The event also carries added significance: he has been invited by British Shooting to compete in a pathway‑level competition typically reserved for athletes already embedded within the national system — a strong signal that his renewed commitment is being noticed.
His form is already showing promise. At the Isle of Man Easter Shoot, Mayne finished 2nd in the 3‑Position final, a result that has boosted confidence ahead of his Welsh campaign.
I’m looking forward to the event and the challenge it’ll be competing in the 3 Position Competition against the British Talent Squad Pathway & Olympic Pathway members but also a great learning experience shooting alongside British Shooting Members as a former Member Myself. It’s also not all about the competing it’s is a great time to catchup with great friends you make along the way while shooting. It will be a busy 2 days of shooting with Prone qualifying on the Saturday with the Final on Sunday morning and the 3P match in the afternoon.”
Noah Mayne speaking to Manx.News
Coached by the Island’s Best
Mayne credits much of his progress to the expertise and guidance of Harry Creevy, Stewart Watterson, and Rachel Glover, three of the Island’s most respected shooting figures. He also expressed gratitude to the Isle of Man Steam Packet for supporting his travel as he steps back onto the national stage.
