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Peter Wicker, the Club Manager at Mid Hudson, set a fun and challenging course for the 120+ Travelers in attendance.

1 1 JULY 2011 NEWSLETTER CELEBRATING OUR 24th YEAR Jeff Hunter, Editor Pro Tem The next Travelers Monthly Shoot is Summertime, Summertime on July 17 th. The Fall Trip is September 23 rd 25 th. RETURN TO MID-HUDSON Jeff Hunter The CT Travelers returned to Mid-Hudson Sporting Grounds to hold their Annual Club Championships on June 19 th. Peter Wicker, the Club Manager at Mid Hudson, set a fun and challenging course for the 120+ Travelers in attendance. Last year s Club Champion, Stefanie Steinkraus, was defending her crown against some of the best in the region. Our very first station set the tone for the whole shoot. We were presented with a mostly straight away quartering chandelle from the left followed by low left-to-right crosser about at skeet height but about 30 yards away. Surprisingly, the crosser gave us the most problems as a lot of people shot over the target. Stations four, five, six and seven were the stations that separated the cream from the milk. Lots of twos and threes on these stations (in my group, at least) kept the scores down and left us shooters shaking our heads. There was some distance in this group and some straightforward trap-like shots that lulled the shooter into a false sense of security. None of them were easy, but none were impossible either Champion Stefanie Steinkraus presents Christian Suter with the Club Champion Award for 2011.

2 2 Usually when you round the corner on the backside at Mid Hudson, the targets are set a notch tougher than the rest. Station 12 was a very fun presentation with a left to right crosser off a platform that was high above your head. It crossed through an abbreviated window in the treetops before it disappeared out of sight. But wait, this was a true pair with a high traplike bird going straight away. The obvious way to approach this bird was to get the crosser and then you were in position for the trap bird. A couple new shooters in our group shot the trap bird first and swung quickly on the crosser and got it as it crested the trees. Just goes to show that sometimes the best way is not the only way. When the scores were tallied, Christian Suter was crowned the new Club Champion with a score of 90. Long Island s favorite son, Howard Berman, was the Runner Up with an 84. Yes, it was that much of a difference between the HOA and the next best. Newly elected Board Member, David Miller, took over the MC duties and did a fabulous job presenting some very attractive trophies to the class and concurrent winners. On a more personal note, my nephews Chris and Matt, attended a skeet clinic last summer at Seymour Rod & Gun Club. They just started shooting Sporting Clays last November. On his fifth time out, Chris captured the Jr. Runner Up award at this shoot. I am really proud of both of them. Lots of Juniors were on hand for the shoot on Father s Day. Next month Mr. Peabody fires up the wayback machine and we shoot Simo Sunday at Orvis Sandanona. Orvis is always a fun time and the theory is that Simo Sunday will be twice the fun. LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Chris Schwarzer I wanted to share some news with you regarding Carolee and how the CTSCA organization has an effect on her. Last weekend Carolee shot the Mass State qualifier for the Junior Olympic Skeet program and won HOA. Last year (shooting for the first time) she did fine and after the competition she said to me she wanted to win. Throughout the ensuing year she worked and worked on improving her technique and scores. I believe her interest in shooting and competing was kindled in the CTSCA organization and their wonderful members who encouraged and supported her and for that I wanted to share this with you and say thanks to them all. We are planning on going to the SCTP and Junior Olympic Nationals the the Olympic Training Camp in Colorado this summer and she is excited to go.

3 3 INSTRUCTORS DIRECTORY From time to time people ask me if I can recommend someone for lessons. This is always a difficult question to answer, as what I look for in a coach may be different in what they are looking for in a coach. Below is a list of some of the more popular instructors in this area covering all levels and all techniques. Name & Contact Info Borst, Steve 6274 State Hwy 30 Esperance, NY (518) (days) (518) bigursis@aol.com CTSCA Member Cabassa, Luis (860) (h) (860) (c) claysbreaker@comcast.net CTSCA Member From the Instructor Master Class Shooter in NSCA Experienced in trap and skeet shooting I teach the Move, Mount, Shoot method of shotgun shooting. I teach from novice to experienced shooters by appointment. I teach at Sunset Farm Sporting Clays range in Delanson NY. I will travel to students shooting facility for instruction. I am an NSCA Level III instructor who has taught hundreds of shooters from first time ever through Master Class. I believe that all shooting methods are useful on a Sporting Clays course and recommend them according to the target presentation and the shooter s abilities. I don t believe in forcing a different method on an experienced shooter who has been shooting another successfully. I have also taught wingshooting (at the Orvis wing-shooting schools, and in Argentina, too). I believe that good fundamentals are the key to good shooting for both the new or experienced shotgunner. Slumps in tournament shooting can often be traced back to being lax about the proper basics. I enjoy instructing people who are truly enthusiastic about clays or bird shooting (or both). I offer instruction at either the student s home course, or my own set-up in Dutchess County, NY.

4 Comiotes, Jim 59 Eleanor Dr. Mahopac, NY CTSCA Member 4 NSCA Level II Instructor, AA shooter. Available most weekdays and some weekends. Teaches sustained, pass through, pull away and intercept. Mounting drills and eye dominance identification as well as mental game improvement. Can teach beginners to intermediate shooters and some advanced techniques. Fiumarello, Tom (845) tseaswirl1@aol.com Geiger, Will (845) midstang@hvc.rr.com Koneski, Mike (570) rockmountain@frontier.com NSCA and Paragon Certified Certified Gun Fitting NRA Certified Pistol Instructor Head Teaching Professional, Vernon National Shooting Preserve Instructor, Mid Hudson Sporting Clays Trained under Dan Schindler, Paragon School of Sporting, and Peter Harris, British Guild of Shooting Instructors Teaching all levels, Novice thru Competitive Shooters, Women and Youth I usually work with beginning and intermediate (class E-B) shooters. I have worked with shooters of all ages as well as women shooters. I usually teach at Mid-Hudson sporting grounds, but have taught at Dover Furnace and Wallkill Rod and Gun Club. Currently I'm an AA shooter and look forward to meeting new shooters and welcoming them to the challenging shooting world of sporting clays. Lessons are by appointment with Saturdays being optimal until the summer season, and then my schedule opens up as I teach in the public school system during the year. Owner Rock Mt Sporting Clays, NSCA Level II instructor. Teaches many styles, no particular one, but will work with experienced shooter's current style or teach new shooters from square one. I have a flexible schedule. I can teach anytime during our regular business hours of 9:00 AM to dusk, Wed-Sun, or Mon-Tue by appointment. I do require 48 hours notice to book lessons. Will do private or group instruction. Liberta, Steve (845) 3916 Carlisle Academy Instructor Instructor at Dover Furnace Sporting Grounds

5 Lupton, Keith (914) Gunfitter Beginner to Master Class Matarese, Anthony Jr. 2 Winslow Rd. Pennsville NJ (609) anthony@clayshootinginstruction.com Moore, Paula (845) paula44@frontier.net CTSCA Member Robare, Doug df2r@verizon.net (413) (h) (860) (c) CTSCA Member Rohel, Roy (973) rrr1950@gmail.com CTSCA Member Coach of beginners to National Champions. Four Time NSCA All American Four Time NSCA Team USA Member NSCA Level 1 Certified Instructor Specializing in Sporting Clays and FITASC Available for Private and Group Lessons Beginner to Master Class Shooting sporting clays for 17 years Level III NSCA Instructor Teaching for 10 years Groups up to four Beginners to Competition Shooters Men, women, and youth Gun safety For beginners - instruction for stance, lead of target and gun mount For experienced shooters - instruction for fine-tuning style and adjustment of problem areas NSCA Certified Level III Instructor. Trap- Skeet- Sporting Clays and Wing shooting. Full time instructor "Take your shooting to the next level" From novice to the advanced shooter. I instruct at Lehigh Valley, Mid-Hudson, Dover Furnace and locally near my home. I have two Lincoln traps, a standard and a rabbit, chondel to work on site if the person has some property.

6 Schwarzer, Chris (508) Mansfield, MA CTSCA Member 6 Professional shotgun shooting instruction with Chris Schwarzer, an NSCA-certified instructor and Double-Goal Coach with years of coaching and teaching experience offering instruction in Trap, Skeet and Sporting Clays. In all shooting sports safety, knowledge and having fun are key ingredients to success. Individual or semi private lessons are available and are normally provided at Walpole Sportsmen s Association in Walpole MA, Independent Sportsmen s Club in Foxboro MA or Addievile East Farms in Mapleville RI. Beginners are provided with appropriate safety instruction first, gun fitting, followed by the knowledge and practical experience to establish a sound basic skills set on which performance is based. Intermediate shooters with experience will receive instruction and coaching to refine their existing shooting style to improve their success in the field or raise their scores in competition. I am currently an assistant coach for the youth team at Walpole Sportsmen's Association with over 20 members. Scheduling is based upon availability, please call me and we can find a location and time that meets your needs.

7 CONTACTING THE TRAVELERS... Editor: CTSCA Home Office: editor@ctsca.org Al Anglace (aaa738@aol.

Membership, Address Changes Shooting Class, and Guidebook: John Hachmann (johnhachmann@yahoo.com) CTSCA.ORG Webmaster: Jeff Hunter (jhunter@ctsca.

org JULY 17 AUGUST SEPTEMBER 18 OCTOBER 16 NOVEMBER 13 DECEMBER 18 2011 TENTATIVE CTSCA SHOOTING CALENDAR SUMMERTIME, SUMMERTIME (Orvis Sandanona) GREAT

7 7 CONTACTING THE TRAVELERS... Editor: CTSCA Home Office: Al Anglace by far the best way) or Telephone if you absolutely must. Membership, Address Changes Shooting Class, and Guidebook: John Hachmann CTSCA.ORG Webmaster: Jeff Hunter Due to a very generous contribution by Bruce Buck and Roland Leong, every single issue of Reload ever published is online at JULY 17 AUGUST SEPTEMBER 18 OCTOBER 16 NOVEMBER 13 DECEMBER TENTATIVE CTSCA SHOOTING CALENDAR SUMMERTIME, SUMMERTIME (Orvis Sandanona) GREAT EASTERN LOBSTER CLASSIC (Addieville East Farm) SEPTEMBERSHUTZENFEST (Ten Mile River Preserve) SMALL GAUGE CHAMPIONSHIPS (FCFGPA) SALUTE THE COLORS/ISLANDERS vs. MAINLANDERS (Suffolk Trap/Skeet) DICK LOSEE MEMORIAL CHRISTMAS PARTY (Mid County) FOR SALE CLASSIFIED ADS WANTED See listings at ctsca.org Please Support your Guidebook Advertisers

8 8 The upcoming CTTRAVELERS Monthly Shoot Summertime, Summertime Sunday, July 17, 2011 ORVIS/SANDANONA SPORTING GROUNDS Route 44A, Millbrook, NY Featuring Our Throw Back Simo Sunday Targets. What Sporting clays is all about: have a fun day and challenge some of the most interesting and different targets. Just like those we loved in the past. DIRECTIONS: Taconic Parkway North to NY Route 44 East exit. Turn right off ramp onto Route 44. Continue a short distance to Route 44A on left. Turn left onto Route 44A and follow to club driveway on left REGISTRATION APPLICATION YOUR APPLICATION MUST BE RECEIVED ON OR BEFORE WEDNESDAY JULY13, Registration and Continental Breakfast opens at 8:30AM. Shooting begins at 9:45 AM. $70.00 Member entry fee - $85.00 Guest entry fee. A luncheon will be served after the shoot at Copperfield s Restaurant (Right turn out of Orvis/Sandanona s driveway to Route 44. Turn right and proceed ½ mile to restaurant on right) Mail this application, and your check, payable to CTSCA to: CTSCA, 16 Davis Road, Seymour, CT YOU NOTE: PLEASE DO NOT SEND EXPRESS MAIL SIGNATURE REQUIRED List shooters that you would like to be squaded with here: Your application must be received by the required date for preferred squading. You are responsible for noting any concurrent or handicap on your card. YOU MUST BE AN NRA MEMBER TO MEET THE MANDATORY REQUIREMENT OF CTSCA MEMBERSHIP FOR 2011!

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10 1 0 Connecticut State Sporting Clays Championship August 26,27,28, 2011 Fairfield County Fish & Game GPS Coordinate Only: 310 Hammertown Rd. Monroe CT Do Not use for Mail Comp. # NSCA#: Class: VT SVT SSVT L JR SJR Name Address: City: State: Zip: Home Phone: Work Phone: Friday Event COST TOTAL Sunday Events TOTAL SUB GAUGE FITASC Main Event 75 Birds $ Birds $ Gauge Class Opt $10.00 JR S Fee $ Gauge Class Opt $10.00 HOA $ Gauge Lewis $10:00 Lewis Option $ Gauge Lewis $10:00 Class Option $10.00 Saturday FITASC 12ga GOLF CARTS (SUNDAY ONLY) $ Birds $ HOA Option $10.00 Glass Option $10.00 Please choose Options When you pre-register. Friday & Saturday Total Circle one FRIDAY 8:00am 11:00am 2:00pm SATURDAY 8:30am 12:30pm Makes checks payable to: FCF&GPA Main Event Total Please Squad: Main Event Only 1. Myself Total 2. Send payment to: Dominic Uliano 34 Swamp Rd. Newtown CT Call Registrations may be ed to domblklab@charter.net FCF&G reserves the right to alter or cancel any part of this program.

1 1 CONNECTICUT SPORTING CLAYS CHAMPIONSHIP AUGUST 26,, 27,, 28th 2011 GUN RAFFL FAIRFIELD COUNTY FISH & GAME PROTECTIVE ASSOCIATION 310 Hammertown Rd,

Back to Class M-E 1/2/3 50 /30/20 LUNCH INCLUDED ON SUNDAY 5 STAND PRACTICE The Connecticut State Championship is limited to the first 170 shooters.

Jrs, paying reduced fees, not eligible for money awards. All events are registered. FCF&GPA will register shooters requesting NSCA membership.

Pre-registrations not required but advised Phone: (203) 526-0352 Email: domblklab@charter.

11 1 1 CONNECTICUT SPORTING CLAYS CHAMPIONSHIP AUGUST 26,, 27,, 28th 2011 GUN RAFFL FAIRFIELD COUNTY FISH & GAME PROTECTIVE ASSOCIATION 310 Hammertown Rd, Monroe CT (For directions only, do NOT mail forms here) MAIN EVENT CONNECTICUT STATE SPORTING CLAYS CHAMPIONSHIP 100 TARGETS NSCA $300 HOA $250 RU $15 Back to Class M-E 1/2/3 50 /30/20 LUNCH INCLUDED ON SUNDAY 5 STAND PRACTICE The Connecticut State Championship is limited to the first 170 shooters. Medals awarded for State class and State concurrents. Class and Lewis options available. Moneys mailed. Class money awards require a minimum of 3 in class. Jrs, paying reduced fees, not eligible for money awards. All events are registered. FCF&GPA will register shooters requesting NSCA membership. Fairfield County Fish & Game reserves the right to alter this program without prior notification. All shooters are welcome. Pre-registrations not required but advised Phone: (203) domblklab@charter.net FITASC 100 TARGETS SATURDAY AUG 27th 8:30am & 12:30pm Factory Ammo 1oz loads $ REGISTER EARLY FOR FITASC TO GUARANTEE ENTRY LIMITED 48 SHOOTERS ON SATURDAY 54 SHOOTERS ON FRIDAY FITASC SUB-GAUGE 75 TARGETS 20ga OR 28ga FRIDAY AUG. 26 th 8:00am 11am & 2pm Factory Ammo Only $75.00

12 1 2 FAIRFIELD COUNTY FISH & GAME 310 Hammertown Road, Monroe, CT (for directions only) Do not send checks here SUNDAY JULY 24th, 2011 SHOOTING STARTS 10:00am THIS IS AN NSCA REGISTERED LEWIS CLASS FUN SHOOT, WITH A REAL CHALLENGE $65 FOR 100 TARGETS & CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST LUNCH WILL BE AVAILABLE REGISTRATION WILL OPEN AT 8:30 am; THIS WILL BE A SQUADDED START PLEASE COME AND ENJOY THE FUN. 6 SHOOTERS PER SQUAD CUT HERE AND ENCLOSE THE BOTTOM PORTION... Name: NSCA# Street: Class: Circle one >> SVT VT L SJR JR City: State: Home Phone: Zip: Work Phone: Please write dollar amount in the Total column next to each event entered. EVENT COST THE CRUCIBLE $65 LEWIS $10 TOTAL Make all checks payable to FCF & GPA Send to: Dominic Uliano 34 Swamp Road, Newtown, CT Please enclose Pd registration for each shooter on the squad. receipt will be ed here

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RELOAD! Celebrating Our 26th Year. June MISTY MAY MINUET Jeff Hunter

RELOAD! Celebrating Our 26th Year June 2013 MISTY MAY MINUET Jeff Hunter For a couple of years people have been asking for a road trip to Lehigh Valley Sporting Clays. Bob Schrager had a good rapport with