The ESC Youth League (also European Youth League) is a shooting competition for national teams composed of shooters between 14 and 18 years of age. It was created by the European Shooting Confederation in preparation for the 2010 Youth Olympic Games, and has its premiere season in 2009. There are two classes: 10 metre air rifle (40 shots) and 10 metre air pistol (40 shots). In both competitions, a team comprises three shooters, regardless of gender, for each match although the teams are free to switch shooters between matches.