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1 100 Year Anniversary for Roma Clay Target Club Page 4 12 year old William Lizzi with his West Australian State Carnival Sashes Page 7 Deni Grand Prix Supa Shoot Page TRAP CHAMPIONSHIPS OFFICIAL PROGRAM Page 9 NOMINATION FORM Page 23 Snowy Mountains 2 Day Trap Carnival Page 46 Official Journal of the AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET ASSOCIATION INC. February 2015 Vol. 68 No. 2 Print Post Approved PP349181/00364

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3 VOLUME NO. 68 ISSUE NO. 2 FEBRUARY 2015 OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET ASSOCIATION INCORPORATED Annual Subscription Rate: $50 March 2015 issue closes January April 2015 issue closes February AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET ASSOCIATION INC. PO Box 466, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 Phone: (02) Fax: (02) Website: NATIONAL OFFICE EXECUTIVE OFFICER: Tony Turner execoffi cer@claytarget.com.au ACCOUNTS: Judy Ferry accounts@claytarget.com.au CTSN: ctsn@claytarget.com.au MEMBERSHIP: Maureen Ryan membership@claytarget.com.au ADMINISTRATION/ EVENTS CO-ORDINATOR: Sue Vesperman admin@claytarget.com.au RECEPTION: Jenny Robinson info@claytarget.com.au ACTA EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE PRESIDENT: Mr Allan Vilcins VICE PRESIDENTS: Mr Robert Fox, Mr Robert Nugent EXECUTIVE: Mrs Cheryl Arnol, Mr Malcolm Dyson, Mr Bronte Evans, Mrs Elaine Forward OAM, Mr Robert Fox, Mr Gary Hayden, Mr Kim Hibble, Mr David Howe, Mr Don Johnson, Mr Terry Marsden, Mr Brian Muirson, Mr Robert Nugent, Mr Don Power, Mr Garry Read, Mr Allan Vilcins. Co-opted Members: Mr Neil Haydon & Mr Peter Haley PATRONS: The Right Honourable Malcolm Fraser, A.C., C.H., Mrs Kay Hull LIFE REGISTERED SHOOTERS: J Houston, H. G. James, D. B. Mott, W. E. H. Rainbird. O.B.E., J. M. Wilson, J. M. Tyquin, K. Soames, N. Wells, E T. Baldwin, G. H. Hall (PP), E. G. Biggs, R. H. Moyse, L. S. R. Stewart, C. Moll, A. Pedersen, (PP), O.R. Taylor, E.F. Hawkins (PP), R. Mules, A.N. Rowe, L.G. Connors (PP), W. Jones (PP), R.M. Holtfreter (PP), N. Hardy, LJ Martin (PP), JK Scott (PP), RF Buchan, J Murphy, GG Woodhatch (PP), R Silvester, R Nugent (PP), J Byrnes (PP), A Kenny, D Harwood, J Mack (PP), R Traill Denotes deceased. PP denotes Past President Designed and typeset by Ironbark Graphics, 22 Hubble Street, Maryborough, Vic 3465 Printed by Newsprinters Pty Ltd, Melbourne Rd, South Shepparton, Vic 3630 No responsibility is accepted by the publisher for the accuracy of information contained in the text, illustrations or advertisements. The opinions expressed in this magazine do not necessarily represent those of the publisher. ISSN: Contents William Lizzi, holding his sashes, after achieving some remarkable wins at the WA State Carnival. Considering he has just turned 12 years old, it would seem that we will be seeing more of William on the podium at State and National events. President s Notes 2 Executive Offi cer s Report 3 Roma Clay Target Club 100 Year Anniversary 4 Meet William 7 Frank Searles Wins 2014 NSWGC Gold Sovereign 4x National Trap Championships Offi cial Program 9 Port Augusta Birthday Shoot 12 Monarto-Alexandra Skeet and Trap for Anniversary Shoot 14 VCTA State Ball Trap Championship 16 Deni Grand Prix Supa Shoot 17 Psychological Skills for Shooting 18 Vale 18 Tamworth Schools Competition 19 Cuzzo s Ramblings 20 Competition Results: Western Australia 25; Victoria 25; Queensland 31; Northern Territory 32; New South Wales 33; Tasmania 41; South Australia 41 Shoot Calendar 41 Break Badges 43 Ken Maurey Memorial Champion of Champions 43 Christmas at Bega 44 Skeet Competition at Wangaratta 45 The Squire Reports from West Wyalong 45 Snowy Mountains Two Day Trap Carnival 46 ACTA Shooter Profi le Ken Lowry 48 VCTA North East Zone Night Continental Single Barrel 49 ACTA National Trap Winners 1936 present 50 Bill Iles Junior Coaching Clinic at Lake Albert 55 Coaching the Coach 56 A Field Day at Bega 57 Harry Nolan Memorial Shoot Supporting the Cancer Foundation 58 Kempsey Remembers Len and Lil Baker 59 Taree Wingham Club Champions Decided 59 Peel & Districts Silver Dolphin Carnival 60 VCTA News 62 ACTA News Annual Registration & Club Membership Application 64 FEBRUARY 2015 AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET NEWS 1

4 Presidents Notes It has been an incredibly busy year within the ACTA. This report will be included in the ACTA final report and as such there are numerous persons and initiatives I need to acknowledge. There has been fantastic success by members of our organisation on the international stage. I have previously identified these persons in my monthly report and touch on this by congratulating each and every person, regardless of discipline on behalf of the full membership of the association. Membership this year hit an all-time high. Over 14,100 members and climbing! The ACTA embarked on a campaign for 14,000 members in 2014, 15,000 in 2015 and so on, this being an idea from one of our sponsors. I thank him for the initiative of bringing it to the Executive Committee several years ago. The new database is up and running with a tremendous amount of work performed by the ACTA office. Tony Turner, the Executive Officer puts in a mountain of work out of hours for no expectation of reward as does all of the office staff. These ladies have the association at heart and perform above and beyond expectation. I would be remiss not to also mention Dave the groundsman for work he undertakes on the national ground, with support from Fred Rapley and others. Unfortunately there is either dust or rain at the time of National Carnivals and with the foot and vehicle traffic the ground is affected. Work is progressing on drainage and resurfacing and I look forward to seeing the ground in the not too distant future develop into a fantastic complex. This year saw the commencement of the ACTA National Coaching Director, Ms Suzy Balogh who hit the ground running and hasn t stopped. The processes and courses that Suzy has worked on and incepted will only further the development of coaching, and members (including juniors). There are thousands of volunteers within our organisation that have to be thanked, for without them not only would the association struggle, but most of the clubs as well. Each and every volunteer, whether being on the committee of your club, Zone, State or National Committee thank you for the tireless hours of work you do. This year I had the fortune to attend the Commonwealth Carnival in Kingaroy, Queensland and although my shooting skills were not to the greatest standard I had a great time enjoying the clubs hospitality. To those that made it the success that it was, the members that attended thank you as does the whole of the association for progressing this carnival further. Change as I have previously written some people love it, others hate it. Some change though is inevitable. The ACTA Executive Committee, through the Championships Committee, has examined the conduct of the National Double Barrel Blue Ribbon event and have changed the programme to see if there is another format of the carnival that will assist in the conduct of the programme. This year, (and no, I am not trying to hex the event) I bet there is a 60 kilometre per hour wind and short shoot offs! However, after every carnival a debrief is held by the Championships Committee as to what did and didn t work. If it is found that this format is not correct, there will be a change to next year s programme. The Clay Target Shooting News (CTSN) also has had a makeover and I thank Judy and Jim Shepherd for the work that they do in production of this magazine. If you have any idea that would further improve the magazine, please contact the ACTA office at ctsn@claytarget.com.au. It must be remembered though that the magazine is restricted to weight and size (pages). The idea of the magazine having a glossy look has already been investigated and was found to increase the printing and postage cost considerably this would then have to be passed onto the members in annual renewals. I would like to thank all of the State Secretaries that do a bucket load of work within each State and particularly those that attended the National Office this year. I hope that you all have had the opportunity to meet the staff and see how the office operates and why some processes, just take time! Finally I would like to thank the members of the National Executive Committee who have worked on hundreds of different issues that arose this last year. When you think of the one or two things that impact on you as a shooter, please bear thought for the Executive Committee that donate approximately six weeks a year of their own time to look at, investigate and complete their duties. None are paid, they are all volunteers and give their time without complaint. In particular I thank the two Vice Presidents, Mr Robert Fox and Mr Robert Nugent for their input and assistance which was greatly appreciated. I also thank Ms Cheryl Arnol for her work as Treasurer and Chair of the Compliance and Governance committee. I also thank the co-opted members to committees, including Mr Neil Haydon and Mr Peter Haley who are always available when called. I hope that this last 12 months has been a successful one for you and your member club, and that 2015/2016 is even more successful. I look forward to more competition in this coming year and seeing more of the countryside! Stay safe! Allan Vilcins 2 AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET SHOOTING NEWS FEBRUARY 2015

5 Executive Officer s Report The ACTA National Office Staff are in the process of compiling information for the Annual Report and Annual General Meeting in March We are scheduled to have the Auditors from Tas Tudor and Associates at the National Office prior to the ISSF Nationals at Newcastle. The report will show a successful year in all aspects of the ACTA operation. This year s report will be produced in the same format as The AGM in 2015 will be conducted earlier than most previous meetings Sunday the 22nd of March. This date has us all on very firm deadlines to ensure our statutory requirements are met. With many Club Secretaries now being accessible via we should be able to copies of the report within the time frame required. The ACTA Executive recently had members of the Business and the High Performance Units of the Australian Institute of Sport address our meeting in Melbourne. Mr. Andrew Pratley and Mr. James Ceely delivered presentations on High Performance and Governance and Business Development. Both men gave an overview of their specific roles within the AIS and National Sporting Organisations (NSO s). There were examples of AIS staff working with NSO s to assist them in aligning themselves to best practice governance principles including: board composition, roles and powers, board processes, governance systems, board reporting and performance, stakeholder relationship and reporting, ethical and responsible decision-making. Whilst these principles are not mandatory at this stage, they are best practiced, something we should all be striving for to progress the Association. Our office staff are extremely busy with registrations at the moment. I am requesting all clubs when sending renewals and new registrations through, as previously done via or via hardcopy, that all of these come from the designated person in your Club, that is the Secretary. We as a National body need to ensure the information coming in is that approved by the Club. I have a number of Clubs not wishing to have online access for renewal to membership, until we can align all memberships. This has been granted. However, if your Club does not provide details of your Club s fees I cannot process your members. If I cannot process the members of your Club, I have no alternative other than to contact them and advise them they will need to find a new Club. This is the Club s choice. We all need to move forward with regard to technology to ensure we offer members services that are consistent with modern business practices. Tony Turner AUSTRALIAN CANTERBURY TRAP AGENTS QLD Dennis Harwood Tel: dennis.harwood2@bigpond.com QLD Clay Targets Australia Tel: admin@claytargets.com.au NSW/VIC Peter Fitzalan Tel: pbfitzalan@bigpond.com TAS Graham Blaskett Tel: gblaskett@hotmail.com SA John Holder Tel: holjan@internode.on.net WA Wayne Kuser Tel: premium.sales@bigpond.com AUSTRALIAN FIREARMS COMPANY WORLD CLASS CARTRIDGES FULL RANGE AVAILABLE For Orders Contact: falconammunition@hotmail.com S O L E A U S T R A L I A N A G E N T Southern Victoria GRAHAM BECKWORTH Gippsland Victoria WAYNE PARKS Western Victoria LEN COOK Warrnambool Victoria WAYNE JENKINS Traralgon Victoria JUST HUNTING Northern Territory DARWIN GUN CLUB VICTOR FERTEKLIS Canberra JOE THALLER Queensland ON TARGET SPORTING ARMS GLENN WALKER Queensland Warwick & surrounding areas DAN JOHNSON Queensland Ayr JOE CARUSO Perth JON DYAS Regional NSW MICHAEL HUNT Casino NSW SCOTT BRERETON Tasmania STUART BROWNING FEBRUARY 2015 AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET NEWS 3

6 ROMA CLAY TARGET CLUB 100 Year Anniversary 21ST, 22ND & 23RD NOVEMBER 2014 A BIG congratulation to the Roma Clay Target Club Inc. on its 100th anniversary. This 1 in 100 year celebration was a tremendous success. The three day carnival was held over Friday 21st, Saturday 22nd and Sunday 23rd November More than 310 shooters and their families attended the festivities from across Australia for this unique occasion, travelling from as far as Geraldton WA, Melbourne Vic, and Darwin NT. With over $55,000 in cash and prizes offered throughout the weekend events and topped off with a celebratory dinner party on the Saturday night. The festivities continued on target late into the night with live entertainment by Buckshot on the Stratco deck coupled with a historic side-by-side novelty competition with shooters dressing in period costume. The 100th year celebration combined with Roma s hospitality was definitely a once in a lifetime experience. Beretta Australia Hcp OA winner, Gareth Graham with George Barton The conditions over the weekend were in a word Hot with regards to both the weather and competition scores. The daytime temperature exceeded 40 c on all days with clouds rolling in late each afternoon. The targets were clear and consistent aided by the enviable background from the Roma layouts. The weekend was one of the highest scoring carnivals even held at Roma Clay Target Club with record break badge requests and possibles achieved. Within the Western Auger Drilling 50 Target Double Barrel Championship event 86 possibles were achieved and 45 possibles 4 AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET SHOOTING NEWS FEBRUARY 2015

7 in the highly anticipated 30 Target Beretta Handicap where Beretta had generously sponsored a new 692 as the trophy. After a nail-biting shoot-off in the handicap event the local Roma member Gareth Graham proved triumphant shooting 127/127 with Dean Cusack in 2nd with 126/127. In the 50T Double Barrel Championship the overall winner was George Barton with a Points Score. The successful side-byside novelty night event had 114 shooters dust off their side-by-sides with Byron Hewitt the overall winner shooting 32/32. Equally important, judged the most authentic period dress for this event was Geoff Bryant and Veronika Forsythe, as an ANZAC couple. The high scores continued throughout the last day of the carnival with 31 possibles achieved in the Australian Trade Management 30 Target Cash Handicap and 49 possibles in the challenging Australian DST 50 Target State Continental Championship. The overall winner in the second handicap event for the week- championship was Bruce Powell with 153 clean and Jessica Robb was the overall ladies winner with 124/125. Western Auger Drilling DB OA winner, George Barton 234/234 with local Roma member and Vice-president Byron Hewitt close on his heels achieving 233/234. This event was concluded using Cliff & Tanya Reid DR Championship winner, Alex Dallas Australian DST State DB Cont OA winner, Bruce Powell Six Mile Building Side by Side event, Club Vice President and OA winner, Byron Hewitt Australian Trade Management Handicap OA Winner, Dean Cusack, with sponsor Kevin Jarick end was Dean Cusack on 83/83 off 22 metres with Pat Guida dropping the 83rd to settle in 2nd on 82/83 off 25 metres. The 50T Continental concluded after an intense shootoff in AA grade for 1st,2nd and 3rd with Glen Harvey the victor on 152/153. The overall winner for the continental The final event for the weekend was the Cliff and Tanya Reid 20 pair DR C ship taken out after a shoot-off by Alex Dallas with a perfect The overall High Gun for the weekend was Alex Dallas with an impressive 290/293, with Jessica Robb winner the overall Ladies High Gun and Neil Berry winning the Veterans High Gun both achieving 266/275 and 300/311, respectively. The Junior High Gun was taken out by Anthony Ballerino with 269/275. Bakearoma OA High Gun winner, Alex Dallas, with sponsor Donna Nugent Continued on page 6 FEBRUARY 2015 AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET NEWS 5

8 ROMA CLAY TARGET CLUB 100 Year Anniversary Continued from page 5 Number of Possibles One Off Two Off shooters Event 1 25 DB & 25Pts Event 2 20 Pr DD off 22m Night Event 3 25 Pts Event 4 30 Hcp Event 5 50 DB Event 6 30 Hcp Event 7 50 Cont Event 8 20 Pr DR At the conclusion of the formal festivities Rodney Woodrow analysed the stats and developed a breakdown of the number of shooters achieving possibles, one target and two targets off possibles for each event. The results were remarkable, (see above). The success of this 1 in 100 year carnival would not have been possible without the support, dedication and generosity of the Roma Gun Club s valued sponsors and volunteers. This unique occasion attracted support and corporate sponsorship from businesses in a variety of industries and ranging in all sizes. From the multinational companies Coca Cola and Beretta, national organisations Australian Trade Management and Australian DST to Regional and local businesses Bake aroma, Western Auger Drilling, Six Mile Building, Shelby-Ron, Roma Container Hire and members Cliff & Tania Reid. A big thankyou for supporting this event, the club and the Clay target community as a whole. President of the Roma Clay Target Club, Robert Nugent said, I would like to thank the Sponsors, Volunteers Mounts Machinery State Night DD C ship winners Darryl Stevens and Richard Morrison and Shooters who all helped to make our 100th Anniversary Shoot such a great success. The club has now achieved a milestone that unfortunately many will never see. With only a small membership base the club relies heavily on help from outside, when conducting large events. Without this support these events would not be a success. Please accept my personal thanks and I hope that all who attended or helped during the last 100 Years feel as proud as we do. "The facility itself is a credit to the shooting sports and was completed with help from many people and organisations, a lot of whom are not from the immediate area. This work is ongoing. We feel the club is a testament to what can be done when shooters from all over work to a common goal. The facility does not belong to us, we are merely caretakers. The facility belongs to all who have ever shot here, all who have ever sponsored us, and all who have ever supported us. We are not perfect but we do try 100%." Premier facilities Roma Clay Target Club (RCTC) is one of the leading clay target clubs Shelby-Ron Pty Ltd Ladies Section winner Jessica Robb with sponsor Byron Hewitt Spectacular Centenary Buckles in Australia. Boasting 16 Down The Line (DTL) layouts and 4 skeet layouts, the club is one of 3 clay target clubs in Australia to host the ACTA National DTL championships and is home to the Queensland Clay Target Association Hall of Fame and museum. In addition, Roma caters for both pistol and rifle disciplines with a 50 metre pistol range and 100 metre rifle range. The club complex includes a fully licenced bar and modern fully catered function room hosting up to 250 seated guests for all occasions including weddings, parties, trade days and conferences, with a fully secured children s playground including play equipment. Major upgrades have been completed during 2014 to the layout lighting and electrics with significant expansion of the caravan an camping facilities with 2 new toilet / shower blocks and an additional 33 powered sites. A club rich in history Roma Clay Target Club has a rich history within the district and came about through humble beginnings. Initially local meets were organised at the old Roma racecourse prior to World War One by the owner and local publican at the Royal Hotel using live pigeons. It was not until September 1914 the switch was made to clay targets and the Roma Gun Club officially formed, for the purpose of shooting Clay Pigeons. The official foundation announcement of the Roma Gun Club was Mayor of Maranoa Regional Council, Robert Loughnan with Club President, Robert Nugent Gold Leaf covered Ten Pound notes for the Side by Side event published in the Western Star within the 12th September 1914 edition of the paper. In testament to the Western Star s integral role in the community, the paper is still in circulation to this day and participated in this 1 in 100 year milestone with a feature article on the Club and its members. Shortly after commencement, the Roma Gun Club shot at various grounds, at sports days, race days etc. similar to a travelling circus. The club went into recession during World War Two. The club was reformed in 1948 by a local Roma producer - the late Keith Cameron with events taking place at G. G. Ferriers property "Comyndale" until moving to the now old club site on the same property on three and a half acres gifted by Mr. Ferrier to the club in 1956 As membership numbers grew and 6 AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET SHOOTING NEWS FEBRUARY 2015

9 Past Presidents L-R Geoff Bryant, Bob Bryant, Cliff Reid, Rob Rosenberger shooting success increased, the club incorporated and changed its name to Roma Clay Target Club and started to develop a profile for itself both at a state and national level. The year 1985 saw the first state carnival at the club and in 1995 the ambitious yet determined project commenced in the construction of the largest clay target club in Australia. Success was achieved in 1997 at its current location and was only made possible via the dedication and cooperation of its members combined with the generous donations by local Roma businesses and state government grants. The new facility was officially opened in March 1997 by Michael Diamond and Russell Mark. Fundamental part of the community The modern Roma Clay Target Club plays a fundamental role not only for its active members but also for the local region and greater shooting community and their families. Since completion of the new grounds the club has hosted two national competitions in 1999 and 2009 with 650+ shooters and their families attending each event over 10 days. In addition, since 1985, 10 Queensland state carnivals have been held at Roma grounds. RCTC has produced numerous successful female, male and junior shooters, from representing Australia on the international stage, to Buskshott with shooter Jason Owen, finalist on X Factor, 2012 representing Queensland in interstate competitions, to Western Zone teams within Queensland and state champions. The local community is the heart and soul of this Club. It is currently aligned with several charities, hosting a major charity shoot every year to raise funds for the chosen charity for the township of Roma. Inviting businesses and residents to attend and compete for the prestigious Charity Shield. Furthermore, RCTC involves the local Lions Club to assist in running major shooting events and encourages the local Men s Shed to advertise and create awareness during events. The club also donates and actively encourages its visitors to donate to the Royal Flying Doctors Service. The future is bright The future is exciting and promising with the club hosting the Queensland DTL state carnival in 2016, the Queensland state skeet carnival in 2017 and the National DTL Championships secured for Visitors, fellow ACTA members and new members are more than welcome with monthly club shoots and practice on Thursday afternoon/ evenings. For all the 500+ photos and scores from the 100th year festivities and for further information please visit the new website: Thank you again to all the sponsors, shooters and their families in celebrating this 100th birthday, without your support these events would not be a success. Richard Browning Roma Clay Target Club Meet William If you've travelled to the West, you would probably already know him. And if you haven't, then you probably don't... only because William Lizzi turned 12 just a month ago and until now has been too young to travel to the East Denise Paage (WACTA Secretary, William, side to compete. Gavin Prouse (WaCTA President) Following last weekend's performance, conquering the East would be high on his priority list. On Saturday, at just 12 years of age, William became the 2014 Overall WA State Handicap Champion. As if that wasn't enough of an achievement William added the following wins to the list the very same weekend: State Carnival B Grade High Gun, State Handicap 1st Overall, State Handicap 1st Juniors, State Champion of Champions B Grade 2nd, State Double Rise B grade 3rd, State Single Barrel B grade 3rd, State Double Barrel B grade 3rd, Overall State Skeet and Trap Junior High Gun, Junior Postal High Gun 2nd place. We're exhausted from just writing all that, we can only imagine how exhausted William would be after winning all that! William's performance earned him a regrade to A and +2m in his handicap... as well as an addiction to clay target shooting that we're sure he'll never shake. Unlike most 12 year olds who just won a nice envelope of cash William doesn't want to buy everything a 12 year old would want to buy. William's well deserved prize money has been put away towards his dream of one day owning a Perazzi MX2003. With William's talent and perseverance that dream is only just around the corner. Well done William, we're proud of you and your achievements. Can't wait to see what the future holds. Proven Olympic/World Cup/World Championship medal winning quality. Made in Italy Made in Italy NobelsportItalia cartridges, Firearms import, Rhino Chokes, Shooting apparel, Agent for Holt s Auctioneers, Firearms storage Premium used guns available-k80/mx8/ase90/so5/renato Gamba club and dealer enquiries welcome LGD F ph ;7 Harrien Crt, Epsom, Bendigo, Vic, 3551 FEBRUARY 2015 AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET NEWS 7

10 FRANK SEARLES WINS 2014 NSWGC GOLD SOVEREIGN SXS NEW SOUTH WALES GUN CLUB NOVEMBER 22, 2014 The 9th Annual Gold Sovereign Shoot was held at the NSW Gun Club, Terrey Hills on the 22nd November in almost perfect weather conditions with 42 shooters attending the Young Guns and Ammunition and sponsored event. NSWGC President Joan Robertson fired 2 shots from a 1920's Hollis box lock SxS gently loaded with black powder by Vettore Scapinello at a sporting rabbit to commence the days shoot. NSWGC 9th Gold Sovereign winners A fine display of old and modern guns were exhibited in the Clubhouse from 8.30 till 10.00am with Denis & John Coaker from Dubbo winning the most original gun on exhibition with a lovely old London made William Evans side lock ejector. The gun featured beautiful rose and scroll engraving in an original case and had been owned by the family for many years. Hugh McMaster won the best restored guns being a consecutively numbered pair of 1876 Purdey & Son, Bar In Wood hammer guns beautifully restocked by the late Jeff Slee from Bacchus Marsh and recently reproofed in England. Reportedly, the guns were owned by a Tasmanian gentleman in the late 1890's and then separately sold in the 1920's. It was not until the 1990's that the guns were reunited by the a Tasmanian collector and returned to one ownership. A number of modem SxS were also exhibited 2 of which were stand outs, one being an exquisite Italian Bertuzzi SLE and and a second, an AYA Nol deluxe SLE. Collector, Terrey Hartmann displayed the most unusual firearm being an English made bolt action side x side circa 1850's. Respected Blue Mountains gunsmith John Clapman inspected the display of guns and thought it one of the best exhibition of side by side guns he had seen. The Gold Sovereign is a 100 target side by side competition comprising 50 sporting targets, 25 DTL targets off I5m and 25 continental targets off I8m. Competitors may use different I2g SxS guns including hammer guns in the competition. Cartridge loads are specifically limited to 28grams or 1 ounce. The 50 target sporting layout set by director Don Jessop comprised a great mixture of targets and included rabbits, overheads, crossers and incomers. Competitors sporting scores varied from 49/50 to C graders with a 27/50. MARCH CTSN: CLOSING DATE FOR ADVERTISING & EDITORIAL IN THE MARCH CTSN IS STRICTLY JANUARY 20 Robin Elton and Frank Searles both shot creditable 25/25 in one of the sporting rounds. Alan Kentwell, Les King, Andrew Shacklock and Frank Searles all shot 24/25 in the 15m DTL. The 25 target continental off 18m event is always a challenge at the end of the day with John Newton shooting a 24/25. Frank Searles shot superbly to win the coveted gold sovereign and trophy with a 94/100 and could surely claim to be one of the country's best all round side by side shots. Talented all rounder Andrew Shacklock won the NSWGC best shot for the 4th time in 9 years with an 86/100. Hermidale shooter Peter Boland deservedly won AA grade with a 91/100 with Singleton & Australian shooter Andrew Garvie second with 88 and Andrew Shacklock third with 86. A grade was won by Chris Eleftheriou with 84, John Newton second 82 and Bret Cummins with 79. B grade shooter Leslie King improved on his last years score of 83 to win B grade with 89/100 from Dubbo competitor Denis Coaker 86 with Hugh McMaster third with 82. Upper Hunter Alan Kentwell again shot brilliantly and improved on last years score of 85 to win C grade with 86/100, followed by Geoff Lidgard with 75 and Melissa King third with 73. Competitors have also the choice to use hammer guns whilst nominating in any of the 3 disciplines. Charlie Strike from Kerang shot an excellent 22 /25 to win the 2 DTL event, Hugh McMaster a 38/50 to win the sporting section and NSWGC member Duncan Robinson 18/25 to win the continental DTL off 18m. The Club expresses their sincere thanks to Graham Jamieson from Young Guns and Ammunition, Young for his generous sponsorship of the event. Graham, a keen shooter has a large collection of classical English guns for sale in his shop located in the main street of Young. Our thanks also to engineer, scrum machine manufacturer and good shot Matty Corkhill from South West Shooting Supplies Boorowa for his sponsorship of the event and also to those Club members John Newton, Andrew Shacklock, Bill Staughton and Hugh McMaster who have again supported this unique event. 8 AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET SHOOTING NEWS FEBRUARY 2015

11 2015 National Trap Championships 21st March 28th March 2015 OFFICIAL PROGRAM To be staged at the National Ground, Wagga Wagga, by the Australian Clay Target Association. CONDITIONS OF COMPETITION Entry Entry into the 2015 Australian Trap Championships is open to all shooters who are registered for 2015 with the Australian Clay Target Association. Temporary honorary membership will be offered to overseas visitors who can produce evidence that he or she is a current financial member of their home country's equivalent body to the Australian Clay Target Association. Australian competitors must produce their 2015 registered shooter record book and produce a current firearms licence before competing. Divisions The competition will be divided into separate divisions for Women, Juniors, Sub Juniors and Veterans, except the Grand Australian Handicap where places shall be awarded from 1 to 5. Any eligible competitor paying nominations are entitled to receive awards in the Open Section, Women s, Juniors, Sub Junior or Veterans section; however the overall winner cannot take any grade prize. A minimum of three persons must compete in any grade or section before trophies are awarded. When Mackintosh team selection is involved, shooters who are eligible for the Open team selection as well as section teams shall choose in which team they may be selected. They cannot compete in both Open and Section teams. To be eligible for selection or naming in any team, competitors must have competed in a clear majority of programmed events. Age Qualifications Competitors must be over the age of 12 (NSW Firearms). Veterans - are those competitors who, will be over the age of 65 years at the time of competition. (Over 60 for Mackintosh) Juniors - are those competitors who, will be under the age of 18 years at the time of competition. (Under 21 for Mackintosh) Sub Juniors are those who, will be under the age of 15 years at the time of competition. Starting Time Each day's event shall commence at 8.30am. Shooters who fail to appear in time for their squad may forfeit their nomination. Shooters who fail to be at their squad on time will be required to shoot at the practice trap at a time suitable to management. Should a shooter being late for his squad then elect to withdraw from the event, they may not be eligible for any refund of nominations paid. Cartridges For all events, excluding the Grand Australian Handicap, load size for all National Title events is limited to 28gr struck measure shot size not larger than No.6. For the Grand Australian Handicap load size is limited to 32gr struck measure shot size not larger than No.6. Cartridges of the competitor's choice, including re-loads, may be used in all National Championships. Cartridges will be available for purchase at the National Championships. Random checks may be carried out. Target and Traps Targets through the program are to be as determined by the Championships Sub-Committee. All targets thrown remain the property of the organisers. All throwing equipment will be electronically operated. Classification It is the responsibility of the competitor to see that their entry is correctly classified - an indication can be obtained from the daily scoreboard or their Shooter ID Card. This applies to trap grades, Womens, Juniors, Sub-Junior and Veterans divisions. Contestants are reminded that re-grading and re-handicapping will be carried out on a daily basis, where required by the rules. Major Sponsors The Association gratefully acknowledges the generous support received from sponsors. Practice Practice will be available throughout the championships. Shoot-offs, Continuation of Events Where more than one squad participates in a shoot-off, they may commence shooting together on different traps providing management deems that situation equitable. The shoot offs will continue under the event format until a winner has been determined or at the discretion of the Tournament Director a different format is required to finalise the event. Where necessary, shoot offs will be conducted until a winner has been determined or until such time as the Tournament director decides. In such a case the competition will recommence where it left off on the following day. Nominations - All Events All championship nominations (excluding Deauville Doubles) shall be $40 plus targets at $5 per 25 and include a contribution to the discipline fund. Authority This program shall control the 2015 Australian Trap Championships. The shooting rules of the Australian Clay Target Association will govern all points not otherwise provided for. The Association's Executive Committee, reserves the right to, at its discretion at any time prior to the commencement of any event on the 2015 National Trap Championships program, to change or modify the program in any way. Gambling is not permitted on events staged by the Australian Clay Target Association. Appeals All appeals subject to Jury Rule 4.16 (a) & (b) Services and Facilities Catering: Arrangements have been made for meal services to be available with an extensive but practical menu. Trade Displays: Commercial organisations have supported the tournament by establishing displays of products. These displays will be located in an area specifically designated for trade exhibits. Competitors and visitors to the ground are encouraged to support these trade displays as, in this way, exhibitors can be encouraged to maintain their support for clay target shooting and our sponsors of this event. Parking: Ample parking is available for the cars of competitors and visitors. The parking area will be clearly marked. Please do not park in any area marked as being reserved, as freedom of movement is required at all times - Please co-operate. Souvenirs: In addition to a variety of souvenirs which will be offered by commercial supporters of clay target shooting, the Australian Clay Target Association will merchandise a souvenir 2015 National Championships badge. Saturday March am 64th Australian Double Barrel Championship The following events are to be run in conjunction: 35th Australian Women Double Barrel Championship 35th Australian Junior Double Barrel Championship 12th Australian Sub-Junior Double Barrel Championship 16th Australian Veteran Double Barrel Championship FEBRUARY 2015 AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET NEWS 9

12 Details: 50 targets from 15m, broken targets to count, double barrel, both barrels of equal value. To be shot as a graded event, squad system, in one visit to the trap. Ties to be broken by shoot-off squad system, miss and out. Optional graded prize pools, sweeps and overall purses will operate on this event. Trophies and Awards: The Overall winner will be presented with the J.M. Wilson Perpetual Cup, ACTA Silver Australia Badge, Royal Blue Sash, together with any sponsors trophy. Grade winners will receive a medal, and any sponsors trophy. Second and third in each grade will receive a medal. Womens Division: The winner of the 35th National Womens Double Barrel Championship will be presented with the June Gawith Perpetual Trophy, Bronze ACTA Australia Badge, Royal Blue Sash, and any sponsors trophy. Second and third placings will receive a medal. Junior Division: The winner of the 35th National Junior Double Barrel Championship will be presented with the Tony Bradshaw Perpetual Trophy, Bronze ACTA Australia Badge, Royal Blue Sash, and any sponsors trophy. Second and third placings will receive a medal. Sub Junior Division: The winner of the 12th National Double Barrel Sub-Junior shall receive the Bronze ACTA Australia Badge Royal Blue Sash, and any sponsors trophy. Second and third placings will receive a medal. Veterans Division: The winner of the 16th National Veterans Double Barrel Championship will be presented with the Tim Catling Perpetual Trophy, Bronze ACTA Australia Badge and Royal Blue Sash, together with any sponsors trophy. Second and third placings will receive a medal. Sunday March 22 Double Barrel Shoot-off 34th Family Deauville Doubles Details: 20 pairs of targets one visit to the trap. The event will be shot from 20m, scoring one point for both targets broken. Ties will be broken by shoot-off. Entry: Entry is restricted to teams comprising of members of the one family with those members being a minimum of one generation apart. Husband and wife teams are eligible. Trophies and Awards: The Overall team winners will each be presented with a Tri-Coloured Sash, together with a trophy/and or cash. Second and third teams will receive a medal and trophy/and or cash. Monday March am The Interstate Shoulder To Shoulder Teams Match Teams of five shooters representing each state in Australia have been selected in their home states following an elimination and selection procedure. The winning team will be presented with the ACTA Cup and each member will receive a memento badge. 25t Open State Teams Match 25t Women State Teams Match 25t Junior State Teams Match 25t Veteran State Teams match Teams matches are scored points score with broken targets to count. Points to be used to break a tie. 55th National Double Rise Championship The following events are to be run in conjunction: 21st Womens National Double Rise Championship 21st Junior National Double Rise Championship 12th Sub-Junior National Double Rise Championship 16th Veterans National Double Rise Championship Details: 50 pairs of targets, shot in one visit to the trap. The event will be graded and shot from 15m, scoring one point for each broken target. Ties will be broken by shoot-off, squad system, in brackets of five pairs of targets. Optional graded prize pools, sweeps and overall purse will operate on this event. Trophies and Awards: The Overall winner will be presented with the J.M. Tyquin Perpetual Cup, ACTA Silver Australia Badge, Royal Blue Sash, together with any sponsors trophy. Grade winners will receive a medal, and any sponsors trophy. Second and third in each grade will receive a medal. Womens Division: The winner of the 21st Womens National Double Rise will be presented with the Nanette McCallum Perpetual Trophy, Bronze ACTA Australia Badge, Royal Blue Sash, and any sponsors trophy. Second and third placings will receive a medal. Junior Division: The winner of the 21st Junior National Double Rise will be presented with the Bill Attwood perpetual Trophy, Bronze ACTA Australia Badge, Royal Blue Sash, and any sponsors trophy. Second and third placings will receive a medal. Sub Junior Division: The winner of the 12th Sub-Junior National Double Rise shall receive the Bronze ACTA Australia Badge Royal Blue Sash, and trophy. Second and third placings will receive a medal. Veterans Division: The winner of the 16th Veterans National Double Rise will be presented with the Stafford Smith Perpetual Trophy, Bronze ACTA Australia Badge and Royal Blue Sash, together with any sponsors trophy. Second and third placings will receive a medal. 14th National Deauville Doubles Commencing at the conclusion of the Double Rise Championship. Details: 20 pairs of targets, one visit to the trap. The event will be shot from 24m, scoring one point for both targets broken. Ties will be broken by shoot-off. Trophies and Awards: The Overall team winners will each be presented with an ACTA Silver Australia Badge, Royal Blue Sash, together with a trophy/ and or cash. Second and third teams will receive a medal and trophy/and or cash. Tuesday March am 66th Grand Australian Handicap Details: 50 targets, broken targets to count, double barrel, both barrels of equal value. To be shot from ACTA handicap marks, squad system, in one visit to the traps. Ties are to be broken by shoot-off, squad system, miss and out. Optional prize pools and sweeps will operate on this event. Trophies and Awards: The Overall winner will be presented with the Gordon Hall Perpetual Trophy, ACTA Silver Australia Badge, Royal Blue Sash, together with any sponsors trophy. Second and third placegetters will receive any sponsors trophy, together with a medal. Placings will be awarded up to 5th place. The best shooter from 25 Metres will be awarded the Del-Ben McInnes 25 Metre Perpetual Trophy and commemorative sash. Wednesday March am 75th Champion of Champions Cup The following events are to be run in conjunction: 21st Womens Champion of Champions Cup 21st Juniors Champion of Champion Cup 12th Sub-Junior Champion of Champions Cup 16th Veterans Champion of Champions Cup Details: 75 targets are to be shot in one visit to the traps, from 18 metres as follows: 25 targets Double Barrel (each barrel equal value), 25 targets Single Barrel (only one cartridge to be loaded into the competitors gun), 25 targets Points Score (one for the first barrel and two for the second barrel). Ties to be broken by shoot off to be conducted in brackets of three types included in the medley. Optional graded prize pools, sweeps and overall purse will operate on this event. Trophies and Awards: The Overall winner will be presented with the Mackintosh Perpetual Cup, ACTA Silver Australia Badge, Royal Blue Sash, together with any sponsors trophy. Grade winners will receive a medal, and any sponsors trophy. Second and third in each grade will receive a medal. 10 AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET SHOOTING NEWS FEBRUARY 2015

13 Womens Division: The winner of the 21st Womens Champion of Champions shall receive the Bronze ACTA Australia Badge, Royal Blue Sash, and any sponsors trophy. Second and third placings will receive a medal. Junior Division: The winner of the 21st Junior Champion of Champions shall receive the Bronze ACTA Australia Badge and Royal Blue Sash, and any sponsors trophy. Second and third placings will receive a medal. Sub Junior Division: The winner of the 12th Champion of Champions shall receive the Bronze ACTA Australia Badge Royal Blue Sash, and any sponsors trophy. Second and third placings will receive a medal. Veterans Division: The winner of the 16th Veterans Champion of Champions will be presented with the Sperry Marshal memorial Trophy, Bronze ACTA Australia Badge and Royal Blue Sash, together with any sponsors trophy. Second and third placings will receive a medal. Thursday March am 61st Australian Single Barrel Championship The following events are to be run in conjunction: 27th Australian Womens Single Barrel Championship 24th Australian Junior Single Barrel Championship 12th Australian Sub-Junior Single Barrel Championship 16th Australian Veterans Single Barrel Championship Details: 100 targets from 15m, broken targets to count,using one barrel only. (Only one cartridge is to be loaded into the competitor's gun). To be shot as a graded event, squad system, in two visits to the traps. Ties to be broken by shoot-off squad system, miss and out. Optional graded prize pools, sweeps and overall purses will operate on this event. Trophies and Awards: The Overall winner will be presented with the W Rainbird Cup, ACTA Silver Australia Badge, Royal Blue Sash, together with any sponsors trophy. Grade winners will receive a medal, and any sponsors trophy. Second and third in each grade will receive a medal. Womens Division: The winner of the 27th National Womens Single Barrel Championship will be presented with the Kerang Ibis Trap Perpetual Trophy, Bronze ACTA Australia Badge, Royal Blue Sash, and any sponsors trophy. Second and third placings will receive a medal. Junior Division: The winner of the 24th National Junior Single Barrel Championship will be presented with the Michael Diamond Perpetual T rophy, Bronze ACTA Australia Badge, Royal Blue Sash, and any sponsors trophy. Second and third placings will receive a medal. Sub Junior Division: The winner of the 12th National Single Barrel Sub- Junior shall receive the Bronze ACTA Australia Badge Royal Blue Sash, and any sponsors trophy. Second and third placings will receive a medal. Veterans Division: The winner of the 16th National Veterans Single Barrel Championship will be presented with the Frank James Perpetual Cup, Bronze ACTA Australia Badge and Royal Blue Sash, together with any sponsors trophy. Second and third placings will receive a medal. Friday March am 54th Australia/New Zealand Trap Championship (Points Score) The following events are to be run in conjunction: 23rd Womens Australia/New Zealand Trap Championship (Points Score) 23rd Junior Australia/New Zealand Trap Championship (Points Score) 12th Sub-Junior Australia/New Zealand Trap Championship (Points Score) 16th Veterans Australia/new Zealand Trap Championship (Points Score) Details: 100 targets, double barrel, broken targets to count, scoring one for a break with the first barrel, and two for a break with the second barrel. To be shot from 15m as a graded event, squad system, in two visits to the traps. Ties to be broken by shoot-off squad system, miss and out. Optional graded prize pools, sweeps and overall purses will operate on this event. Trophies and Awards: The Overall winner will be presented with the Kable- Smith Perpetual Trophy, Southern Cross Silver Badge, Royal Blue Sash, together with any sponsors trophy. Grade winners will receive a medal, and any sponsors trophy. Second and third in each grade will receive a medal. Womens Division: The winner of the 23rd Australia/New Zealand Trap Championship will be presented with the Kaye Woods Memorial Trophy, Bronze Southern Cross Badge, Royal Blue Sash, and any sponsors trophy. Second and third placings will receive a medal. Junior Division: The winner of the 23rd Australia/New Zealand Trap Championship will be presented with the Russell Mark Perpetual Trophy, Bronze ACTA Australia Badge, Royal Blue Sash, and any sponsors trophy. Second and third placings will receive a medal. Sub Junior Division: The winner of the 12th Australia/New Zealand Trap Championship shall receive the Bronze ACTA Australia Badge Royal Blue Sash, and any sponsors trophy. Second and third placings will receive a medal. Veterans Division: The winner of the 16th Veteran Australia/New Zealand Trap Championship will be presented with the Bronze Southern Cross Badge and Royal Blue Sash, together with any sponsors trophy. Second and third placings will receive a medal. In conjunction with the Australia/New Zealand Trap Championship: The Allan Brown Teams Match. The conditions of entry for the Allan Brown Teams Match are: Team members must be registered through the club for which they are compx ion is $25 per team. Teams must be nominated prior to the Australia/New Zealand Trap Championship. Trophies: Each member of the winning team receives a memento ACTA medal. The winning team will be presented with the Allan Brown Trophy. $25 from each team entry will go into a prize pool for the winning team. Saturday March am Mackintosh Teams Shoot 2015 Mackintosh International Teams Match - 100t 2015 Ladies International Teams Match - 100t 2015 Junior International Teams Match - 100t 2015 Veterans International Teams Match - 100t Details: The Mackintosh International Teams Match is conducted under the direction of the Australian Clay Target Association, and competition countries include England, Scotland, Ireland, Northern Ireland, South Africa, Wales, Canada, New Zealand and Australia. Teams consist of 25 members, with the 20 highest scores to count. Each member shall be an official Australian citizen (Rule 3.01a). The 25 shooters having the highest aggregate score from the Australian Double Barrel Championship, Australian Single Barrel Championship and the Australia/New Zealand Trap Championship (points score) will comprise the team. In the event of a tie, a shoot off will be arranged under the terms and conditions directed by the organising committee, to determine places in the team. If a qualifier cannot take his place in the team, another shooter agreed upon by the organising committee will fill his place. The shooter with the highest score in the International Teams Match (points score applies) will be presented with the J.M. Bauman Inter-national High Gun Cup, ACTA Silver Australia Badge, The Perazzi Trophy and the International High Gun Sash. Ties to be broken. The Womens International Teams Match, the Junior International Team Match and the Veterans International Team Match, will consist of the five women, five juniors under the age of 21 and the five veterans 60 and over (Juniors & Veterans to check Mackintosh Listing after Double Barrel Event to ensure inclusion). having the highest aggregate scores for the respective Double Barrel Championship, Single Barrel Championship and the Australia/ New Zealand Trap Championship (points score) events. In the event of a tie for places in the teams, a shoot-off will be arranged under the terms and FEBRUARY 2015 AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET NEWS 11

14 conditions directed by the organising committee, to determine places in the teams. Each team member will receive the ACTA International Team Badge. The Junior High Gun will be presented with the Carlisle & District Gun Club Perpetual Trophy, The Perazzi Trophy and medal. The Womens High Gun will receive the Perazzi Trophy and an ACTA medal and the Veterans High Gun will receive the Perazzi Trophy and an ACTA medal. NATIONAL VENUES Melbourne Gun Club, Tottenham, VIC Melbourne Gun Club, Tottenham, VIC Melbourne Gun Club, Tottenham, VIC Melbourne Gun Club, Tottenham, VIC Suspended Nobel & Blackburn Gun Club, East Burwood, VIC Australian Gun Club, East Burwood, VIC Australian Gun Club, East Burwood, VIC Australian Gun Club, East Burwood, VIC Australian Gun Club, East Burwood, VIC Australian Gun Club, East Burwood, VIC Australian Gun Club, East Burwood, VIC Australian Gun Club, East Burwood, VIC Royal Aero Gun Club, Bankstown, NSW South Coast Gun Club, Southport, QLD Australian Gun Club, East Burwood, VIC Royal Aero Gun Club, Bankstown, NSW South Coast Gun Club, Southport, QLD Melbourne Gun Club, Tottenham, VIC Royal Aero Gun Club, Bankstown, NSW South Coast Gun Club, Southport, QLD South Australian Gun Club, Bolivar, SA Australian Gun Club, East Burwood, VIC Royal Aero Gun Club, Bankstown, NSW Gold Coast Gun Club, Southport, QLD South Australian Gun Club, Bolivar, SA Geelong Clay Target Club, Geelong, VIC Perth Clay Target Club, South Guildford, WA Brisbane Gun Club, Belmont, QLD Griffith Gun Club, Griffith, NSW South Australian Gun Club, Bolivar, SA Melbourne Gun Club, Lilydale, VIC Tasmanian Gun Club, Launceston, TAS Perth Clay Target Club, South Guildford, WA Brisbane Gun Club, Belmont, QLD South Australian Gun Club, Bolivar, SA Griffith Clay Target Club, Griffith, NSW Perth Gun Club, WA Melbourne Gun Club, Lilydale, VIC Brisbane Gun Club, Belmont, QLD South Australian Gun Club, Bolivar, SA Wagga Gun Club, Wagga, NSW W.A. Shooting Complex, Perth, WA Echuca Gun Club, Echuca, VIC Brisbane Gun Club, Belmont, QLD Wagga Gun Club, Wagga Wagga, NSW Echuca Gun Club, Echuca, VIC Tasmanian Gun Club, Evandale, TAS W.A. Shooting Complex, Perth, WA Wagga Gun Club, Wagga Wagga, NSW State Shooting Park, Virginia, SA Brisbane Gun Club, Belmont, QLD Melbourne Gun Club, Lilydale, VIC Tasmanian Gun Club, Evandale, TAS Wagga Gun Club, Wagga Wagga, NSW WA Shooting Complex, Perth, WA Roma Clay Target Club, Roma, QLD ACTA National Ground ACTA National Ground ACTA National Ground ACTA National Ground ACTA National Ground WA Shooting Complex, Perth, WA ACTA National Ground ACTA National Ground ACTA National Ground Roma Clay Target Club, Roma, QLD ACTA National Ground ACTA National Ground ACTA National Ground WA Shooting Complex, Perth WA ACTA National Ground ACTA National Ground Port Augusta Birthday Shoot The weekend for the Three Day Shoot at Port Augusta Gun Club on November 14, 15 and 16, 2014, was overcast with a slight breeze and a light shower on the Saturday morning which helped to keep the dust down. On Friday the club and the traps were ready to throw targets, 9 squads ready to shoot, and shooters visiting from numerous clubs local and interstate. All up 13 clubs were represented Elsewhere Clay Target Club, Port Pirie Gun Club, Far West Gun Club, Whyalla Clay Target Club, International Gun Club, Esperance Bay Gun Club, Port Augusta Gun Club, Monarto-Alexandra Clay Target Club, Lower North Gun Club, Ungarra Gun Club, Broken Hill Gun Club, Port Lincoln Gun Club and Morwell Gun Club. Friday s Event s 30 Tgt Medley and a 50 Tgt Continental Points Score Night Shoot, saw 26 shooters battle the wind in the late afternoon before sitting down and having a BBQ tea. Once the sun had set in the west the lights were turned on for the first time hosting a Night Shoot, perfect conditions as the breeze had gone and the orange targets under the lights looked as big as dinner plates. Those with slight imperfections in their shooting could easily see when they didn t quite break Jason King PS winner those lovely targets. Event 1 30Tgt Medley CD: AA: Jordan King, Lionel Stringer, Robert Damin 50/50, A: Wayne Channing 44/50, B: Graham Cragan 45/50, C: Roger Freeman 38/50. Event 2 50 Tgt PS Continental: Sponsored by Jason & Jordan King, AA: Jason King 146/150, Jordan King 143/150, Keith Calder 143/150, A: Wayne Channing 132/150, Des Neale 128/150, B: Demetrio Martini 125/150, David Jones 113/150, C: Vanessa Jacka 109/150, Roger Freeman 88/150, Veterans Howard Sleep 101/150, Graham Cragan 101/150. Saturdays Event s 25 Tgt Points Score, 25 Tgt Single Barrel, 50 Tgt Double Barrel, saw 40 shooters battle the overcast conditions with a light shower before the day started. Some slight adjustments were needed to the traps as the targets where flying around as if everything was set as Continental but you didn t always know when they would fly high or stay low. After a long day with several shoot offs the score boards were looking very close with only one or two targets between the outright winners. With short shoot offs come a couple of benefits, one being shooters get to head into the club house and get out of the wind, and two being, having a few quite drinks with family and friends before sitting down to warm country style cooked roast and vegetables followed by a variety of lovely sweets. Event 3 25 Tgt Points Score: Sponsored by Winchester & Fisher Firearms, AA: Des Mills 75/75, Vince Bone 80/81, A: Noel West 77/78, Mathew Wilson 76/78, B: John Smith 78/81, David Jones 76/81, C: Vanessa Jacka 70/75, David Taylor 65/75, Veterans: Keith Calder 72/75, Ladies: Deserie Baynes 72/ AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET SHOOTING NEWS FEBRUARY 2015

15 2015 UNIVERSAL TRENCH SERIES $1500 CASH to the first shooter to shoot 200/200 FEBRUARY 2015 AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET NEWS 13

16 Skeet and Trap for Anniversary Shoot MONARTO-ALEXANDRA CLAY TARGET CLUB INC NOVEMBER 15 & 16, 2014 The Monarto-Alexandra Clay Target Club, situated at the Monarto Shooting Complex, had two reasons to celebrate with a full weekend of competition over the 15th and 16th November. Firstly, to recognise the completion of works on the grounds following our receiving of a $3, grant from the Murray Bridge Council through their Community Events Project and Donation Program. Help through this scheme has enabled us to lay down an easier access pathway between layouts for all competitors, but especially for those wheel-chair competitors who participate in our sport. Our second reason to celebrate was to uphold the anniversary of the old Alexandra Gun Club; this year would have been their 61st, but they had merged with the Monarto Clay Target Club some years ago after having lost their own shooting ground. Some fresh blood in our Committee has seen a revitalisation of the entire Club and this has not been more evident than in the lead up to the two day competition just held. Spirits have definitely been lifted, and some 18 helpers worked feverishly at a working bee getting the Club grounds into top shape under the peace-making President in John Bretag. Well done John; a feather in your cap for what you have been able to achieve. Our efforts did not go un-noticed. With variable weather predicted for the weekend we were prepared for the four-seasons in a day. Overcast, humid conditions held for a good part of the day but we were eventually let down. Saturday saw competitors lining up for the 100 targets of Skeet that were to be thrown. The first event, 50 tgt Monarto-Alexandra Skeet Championship was won outright by wheel-chair competitor Colin Jacobs (B grade), after he shot a score of 49/50. A lengthy shoot off between the A grade shooters saw Lynton Schubert win with an 87/89 over Nathan Campbell on 86/89. C grade was taken out by Graham Harvey on 47/50 over Vaughan Mathews on 44/51. Event 2, the 50 tgt Bill Quinn Skeet Shield Team Shoot saw Lynton Schubert win the Cham pionship with the perfect score of 50/50; Nathan Campbell took second place with a 47/50. B graders Colin Jacobs and Rob Clark equalled scores of 48/50 while Jeff Raper (C grade) took honours shooting a 45/50 over Steve Rogers on 52/58. Deb McPherson took out the Ladies trophy and Vaughan Mathews won the Veteran trophy. Wild weather hit mid-afternoon. The ever darkening cloud-filled skies threatened both to the West and South of us, and with swirling gale-force winds and rain, the predicted cool change finally hit the grounds. Monarto-Alexandra s top 3-man skeet team were vying to win the Bill Quinn Shield and were forced to shoot in the atrocious conditions. The other teams were fortunate to have already shot earlier in the afternoon, in the warm and calm conditions, and their good scores already on the Club-house board, looked relatively safe. Proving themselves the champions that they are, our Monarto-Alexandra team won the day, coming in with score of 142/150; team members being Peter Hendy, Rob Clark and Allan Vilcins. Overall High Gun for the 100 tgt Skeet went to Lynton Schubert with 98/100. Presentation time in the Club house saw both Rex Perry and Troy Oakes (trophy donors) presenting the trophies on the first skeet event and Peta Vilcins (on behalf of Allan and herself), Colin Jacobs winner of Skeet CS with Allan Vilcins ACTA President (left) and John Bretag (right) Monarto-Alex Club President trophy donors on the Bill Quinn skeet event, did likewise. Peta had also donated the 22-calibre rifle as High Gun and presented it to winner Lynton Schubert. Many thanks to the trophy donors. A special presentation of a new Club polo-shirt was made to Peter Hendy with Bloody Hendy embroidered on the front. (Bloody Hendy has an unusual lucky streak winning many of our raffles, the tickets on which he always signs Bloody Hendy ). He was very pleased to receive his shirt and will undoubtedly wear it with pride... and who should win the major prize in the day s raffle (a bottle of whisky)? Bloody Hendy of course! Unbelievable. A happy band of people, which included those camping on the grounds, were later seen to be enjoying a free tea of sausages, mashed potatoes, peas and gravy (second helpings available to all until the pots were scraped clean). Sunday saw 51 competitors, from many of the neighbouring clubs, join us for the Old Alexandra Gun Club s 61st Anniversary Shoot. Sunday s competition was underway at 9.30am in chilly, overcast and thankfully, still conditions (no wind this time). With three events on the Happy winners of Bill Quinn Skeet Shield Monarto-Alexandra team: L-R: Rob Clark, Peter Hendy & Allan Vilcins 14 AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET SHOOTING NEWS FEBRUARY 2015 Lynton Schubert, Bill Quinn Skeet Shield O/A winner with Peta Vilcins (donor of O/A HG) Skeet C Grader Graham Harvey

17 programme, and two more shields up for winning, the shooters were eager to make a start. Event 1, the 25 tgt D/B Ian & Phillip Campbell Memorial Team Shoot was won Overall by AA grade shooter John Hennig 35/35 over Tim Dunn on 34/35. A grade was taken out by Rodney Schubert 31/31 over Tony Carlesso on 26/27; B grade went to Ryan Foster on 32/33 over Peter Claridge on 31/33, and C grade went to veteran shooter Rocco Spinella on 24/25 over Eugene Bria on 22/25. John Hennig winner of the Campbell Memorial DB CS With four Club Teams vying for the Campbell Shield, the top Monarto- Alexandra team were victorious shooting a 119/125. Team members were Peter Hendy, Tim Dunn, Rob Clark, Allan Vilcins and Phil Mules. Peter Hendy, Allan Vilcins and Rob Clark win presigious Woodrow Shield The prestigious Woodrow Shield D/B Team Shoot was the next event. Michael Veenstra took out Overall and AA grade, shooting a score of 75/75+3 over Dino Oliviero on 75/75+2. Barry Arnott won A grade shooting 25/25 over Dennis Halikiopoulos on 29/30. Rex Perry took out B grade on a 23/25 over Peter Claridge on 27/30 and Rocco Spinella won C grade with a 29/29 over Paul Claridge on 28/29. Club President John Bretag with Michael Veenstra, winner of Don Fleetwood Memorial and O/A High Gun Bianca Veenstra and Evan Gunby jackpot shoot-off Monarto-Alexandra again took out the shield on this event with a score of 120/125 with the same team members as for the Campbell Shield. The final even for the day was the 25 tgt S/B Don Fleetwood Memorial. In fine form Michael Veenstra again took out Overall and AA grade shooting a 40/41 over Rob Clark on 39/41. A grade went to Tony Carlesso on 23/25 over Barry Arnott on 21/25. Peter Claridge won the B grade by shooting 23/25 over Daniel Morgan on 26/29 and C grade again went to Rocco Spinella over Peter Dunn. The winner of the $100 cash given by John Fleetwood, son of the late Don, (shooter s name to be drawn from all those competing in the event), was Pino Marmorale. Two lucky shooters names were then drawn from a hat (all who had competed on the day were eligible) to go out to shoot off for our newly started Jackpot. Bianca Veenstra and Evan Gunby were to shoot a 10 target S/B from their Handicap marks all targets to be broken to win the money, if both managed the task the money would be shared, if neither got to 10 targets the money jackpots to the next shoot. Bianca did not have a good start, but Evan made it through to his 6th target before failing which brought a cheer from the crowd of shooters watching from behind the layout. The Club house was packed at presentation time. The trophies were distributed amongst the winners and compliments flowed to the Club on what has been achieved of late, and in where the Club is now headed. Overall High Gun for the day went to Michael Veenstra on 73/75, Ladies High Gun was won by Bianca Veenstra on 55/75 and the Veterans High Gun went to Fred Keen on 71/75. Many were lucky to have their names drawn from the bucket which entitled them all to have a choice from the table laden with prizes, mainly contributions from Club members, with lots of laughter coming from those present. Many thanks to those who had donated money towards our trophies: Bruce Burns Rio, Adelaide Gun Shop, Allan and Peta Vilcins, Rex Perry and Troy Oakes, Scoot-Around-Sales, John Holder, Peter Shepherd, Michael Adams, John Fleetwood, Forbes Family. Many thanks must also go to President John Bretag and Committee members, trophy buyer Peter Hendy for his excellent choice in trophies; all who helped with trap filling (Rex, Troy, Trevor and Andrew), referees, scorers and to the competitors who willingly backed up to keep the shoot running smoothly. Special thanks to Ruth in the kitchen (the unknown numbers for Saturday a major headache in ordering), for all of her work in ordering, buying and then preparing the food to keep the shooters and visitors fed. To our Patron 80+ year old Les Stone for continuing to help out with dish washing your help is much appreciated. Ruth is also responsible in organising our raffle prizes and thanks to all who helped in the raffle ticket selling; Molly, Phoenix and Ivan. A great result. To our extra helpers in Molly delivering the score cards to the traps, Allan Vilcins (National President) who stepped in to assist with Handicap cards and to those who helped in the kitchen after Saturday Fred Keen Vet HG Bianca Veenstra Ladies HG Rocco Spinella, winner of the Forbes Family C grade HG night s tea a job well done and many thanks. We, as a Club, have decided to extend our normal Monarto 2-day shoot in March 2015 into a 3-day event starting on Friday afternoon, which will be followed by a night shoot where we will be honouring the late all round sportsman and commentator Wally May, with a memorial event. We hope that you will put this on your next year s calendar of shooting. Lastly, I am happy to announce, the Dontlingatoolonga red-back spider toilet-seat trophy is back in circulation after too many years in hibernation. This trophy was originally set up back in the 80 s to be competed for by the neighbouring Clubs of Monarto, Lake Albert and Wilkawatt on a three yearly rotation basis at each Club. We plan to have this shot for at our Anniversary Shoot in March, on the final event for the weekend. So, members of Lake Albert and Wilkawatt, you had better send your best 5-man/woman shooting teams down for we aim to win this one back on its first year back in circulation. Roll on March! Ruth Michell FEBRUARY 2015 AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET NEWS 15

18 VCTA State Ball Trap Championship MORWELL GUN CLUB SEPTEMBER, 2014 Morwell Gun Club hosted a big cohort of shooters vying for the State 100 target Ball Trap title. Shooters came from far and wide to take part and Morwell turned on all of its weather charms, with wind, rain, heavy cloud and even glimpses of sunshine to test all shooters. The championship was shot in two fifty target visits to the range and after 50 targets; old fox Bernie Stokes had the advantage having not dropped a target. The pack was not far behind and the pressure was really on in the second half of the shoot, with clean scores difficult in the conditions. At the end of proceedings, C Henwood won overall and AA with a total of 98/100. A Niesar was second with 96. Travis Gull won A Grade with 96/100. Second in A Grade was Josh Spicer with 94. The Bairnsdale boys fought out B Grade with Brett Davis holding on with 87/100 defeating Rohan Clemm on 86. Trevor Tresize took the C Grade crown with 80/100 with Morwell shooter Mr Jack Koncwiez coming in second on 79. The Ladies event was won by Morwell shooter Megan Boast on 91/100. Prize money was excellent as it always is at Morwell and the winners OA winner Craig Henwood B Grade winner Brett Davis A Grade winner Travis Gull Megan Boast Winning South Eastern Zone team 16 AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET SHOOTING NEWS FEBRUARY 2015 enjoyed opening their envelopes as much as receiving their state sashes. The South East Zone of C Henwood, T Malone, C Murphy, A Brady and Bob Dinsdale won the team event on 455/500. Pam and Brooke in the kitchen did a marvellous job of feeding the hungry hordes. We thankfully Pam Widows and Brooke McMillan who ran the canteen acknowledge the support of Bushies Pies of Glengarry for assisting with the provision of good tucker. There were good prizes for the raffle and while I can t remember who won, I do know it wasn t Bernie, which is a change! Overall a challenging but enjoyable day was had by all and all the better for the excellent organisation and work of the Morwell Gun Club. Results: O/A and AA 1st C Henwood, 2nd A Niesar, 1st A: Travis Gull, 2nd Josh Spicer, 1st B: Brett Davis, 2nd Rohan Clemm, 1st C: Trevor Tresize, 2nd Mr Jack, Ladies winner: Megan Boast, Team Winner: South East Zone. Garry McMillan and Wilma Jennings enjoying the day

19 Deni Grand Prix Supa Shoot DENILIQUIN CLAY TARGET CLUB OCTOBER 18-19, 2014 Some awesome shooting was about to happen and the weather was perfect and the prizes were ready to be won. We had 13 squads roll up for the 2 days to share over $ in prizes the calibre of shooters was second to none with Australian champions and even a current Commonwealth Games representative in Emma Cox, not to mention our very own World Junior Champion in James Willet. The weekend started with a 30 tgt Points Score sponsored by Betta Home Living Superstore Deniliquin. The shooter to win this in the end was Terry Walls still in hot form from the NSW state winning his second gun it 2 weeks. The next event was 30 tgt Middendorp Electrical single barrel with no other than one of our major sponsors Stephen Haberman taking the overall. The last event for Saturday was the 30 tgt SH Shooting double barrel which saw 6 squads in the shoot off shrink to 5 shooters Phil Granger, Craig Fitzgerald, Emma Cox, Brian Doyle and Chris Brown. As most people will know we at Deni are happy to throw a few extra targets to get a result off 15 metres, so at 250 we spoke to the shooters and said we would like a large score shot to start a record break for our 2 day shoot and they all agreed to put their heads down and have a crack. Well by dark it was down to Craig and Emma on 400 so we pulled the pin and agreed to start again in the morning at The ladies in the kitchen had roast beef, chook and salads for tea which went down a treat with a few cool drinks as well. The fire drum was lit and we listened to Curly Fries (aka Arthur Turner) tell stories and entertain us all for hours. At 9.30am Sunday we had the two shooters on trap 1 ready to go at it again, it only went 13 more targets and it was over Craig missed and come second for the third time this weekend, Emma was the winner. We think with Emma's single score, handicap and her 413 in the double it could be a new Australian women's long break record. And shot at Deniliquin... Go Emma. Day two was off and running with our very own private chef Killer cooking up bacon and eggs for breakfast for anyone that was wanting a feed. The first event for Sunday was The Deniliquin Central IGA 30 tgt Handicap which was won by Craig Fitzgerald with a skinner 30/30. He reckons the only reason he won this was because he didn't have to shoot off. The last event for the weekend was the Ladies Committee 30 pair double rise overall was won by Jack Collicoat with the highest score 58/60, were all sure he won this because it was a pink rifle up for grabs. Full results: 30 tgt Betta Home Living Points: O/all Terry Walls 96/96,1st AA Craig Fitzgerald 93/96, 2nd AA Rob Collicoat 143/144, 1st A grade Peter Sing 86/90, 2nd A Colin Hood, 1st B grade Erik Geltch 86/90, 2nd B Shane McCulloch 85/90, 1st C Grade Mark Salafia 79/90, 2nd C Greg Cock 75/ tgt Middendorp Electrical Single Barrel: O/all Stephen Haberman 32/32, 1st AA Craig Fitzgerald 31/32, 2nd AA Chris Brown 30/31, 1st A grade Bruce Cook 33/35, 2nd AA Neil Hunter 32/35, 1st B grade Erik Geltch 35/39, 2nd B Shane McCulloch 34/39, 1st C Grade Greg Cock 26/30, 2nd C Mark Salafia 25/ tgt SH Shooting Double Barrel: O/all Emma Cox 413/413, 1st AA Craig Fitzgerald 412/413, 2nd AA Brian Doyle 389/390, 1st A grade Peter Sing 61/62, 2nd A Alan Wilson 40/41, 1st B Grade Alexis Preston 54/55, 2nd B Shane The last five in the DB: Phil Granger, Craig Fitzgerald, Emma Cox, Brian Doyle & Chris Brown McCulloch 53/54, 1st C grade Mark Salafia 53/56, 2nd C Emma McCulloch 52/56. Jnrs Beth Hayden 44/46, Ladies Tracey McDonnell 39/40, Veterans Roy Ellis 39/40, Sub jnrs William Smithwick 37/ tgt Central IGA Handicap: 1st Craig I always run second Fitzgerald 30/30, 2nd Arthur Turner, 3rd Tracey McDonnell, 4th James Willet, 5th Beth Hayden. 30 pair Ladies Committee: O/all Jack Collicoat 58/60, 1st AA Grade Arthur Turner 57/60, 2nd AA Stephen Haberman 66/70, 1st A Grade Jamie Zechner 52/60, 2nd Gary Livingstone 49/60, B Grade Lauren Mirabella 53/70, 2nd B Shane McCulloch 51/70, 1st C grade Mark Salafia 50/60, 2nd C Greg Cock 47/60, Ladies Tracey McDonnell 52/60, Juniors Mitchell Salafia 49/60, Sub Juniors William Smithwick 52/60. High Guns: O/all Craig Fitzgerald 243/250, AA Stephen Haberman/Arthur Turner 242/250, A Jamie Zechner 227/250, B Shane McCulloch 223/250, C Mark Salafia 218/250, Ladies Emma Cox 232/250, Sub Junior William Smithwick 231/250, Junior Mitchell Salafia 230/250. The weekend was a great success for the club and the shooters, sponsors like Lokaway, SH Shooting, Middendorp Electrical, Betta Home living, IGA, Ladies Committee, NIOA Trading, Conargo Shire and Bronze Wing all made the event possible and we hope to see you back next year with your mates. Craig Fitzgerald shooting the last & winning target in the HC event Geoffrey Walls about to smash another target FEBRUARY 2015 AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET NEWS 17

20 Psychological Skills for Shooting MICHAEL KRUGER-DAVIS Can Mindfulness Lead to the Ideal Performance State? The past two articles have focused on mindfulness: that special way of paying attention that can help with how you cope with everyday life or deal with tough times, and there are great benefits for your physical and mental health. Being in a state of mindfulness has lots of parallels with being in the zone. When I work with the Southern Sports Academy, there is a common question asked by athletes and coaches alike: How we can get into the zone? Shooters are also keen to ask this question, because when it has happened everything appears to be perfect, it is like you cannot miss. Once you have experienced it, it becomes necessary to experience it again and again. The concept of being in the zone or the flow, is widely discussed in the sport psychology literature is a state that many athletes strive to achieve but cannot achieve it over and over again. The research and literature tells us there are eight mental and physical conditions that have been identified by athletes as being characteristics of the feelings they have at those moments when they are doing something extraordinarily well; 1. Being mentally relaxed or in a state of inner calm. Sometimes this can be described as the sense of time being slowed down and having a high degree of concentration. 2. Being physically relaxed so that muscles feel loose and fluid. 3. Confident /optimistic; feelings of self-confidence, being optimistic and positive about our own performance. This is very important during challenging times within the competition. 4. Focused on the present. Shooting is a here and now sport and we feel a sense of harmony when the body and mind is able to work as one unit. So in order for the body to perform in the here and now, our minds must also be in the here and now. This means shooting this target and not the one missed (in the past) or not the ones in the shoot off (in the future). By controlling the thoughts about the future and the past the body can perform automatically without conscious or deliberate mental effort. 5. Highly energized. A high-energy state is frequently described as feelings of joy, ecstasy, intensity or being hot. 6. Extraordinary awareness: A state of mind that allows the athlete to be acutely aware of their bodies and of those around them. 7. In control. The body and mind seem to do automatically what is right without the need to exert or impose control. Or to think consciously about what you are doing. It is like you are on autopilot. 8. In the cocoon. This involves feelings of detachment from the external environment and any potential distractions, where the athlete has complete access to one s powers and skills. The eight qualities listed above are those that are evident when athletes reach peak performance. But there is a difference between being a very good club competitor and being a national champion. Williams (1993) continues and describes a psychological construct referred to as flow. Flow was is defined by Csikszentmilhalyi when the challenge equals skill level, when one knows what to do, one has clear goals, deep concentration, a sense of being in control, and a sense of loss of time; and the activity becomes automatic. What its listed above is what we would all like to achieve, all the time, and if I knew the secret of how to continually achieve it, I wouldn t have to work again. Being in the zone is just a by-product of reaching your Ideal Performance State. Mark Brownlee uses the term, Ideal Performance State, because it is less ambiguous that the zone. Brownlee argues that focusing on being in the zone is fraught with problems. Firstly, that even though trying to do several things at once is desirable, it actually creates distractions and disrupts performance. Secondly, we should always be aiming for peak or perfect performances. Because peak performances are rare, expecting perfection leads to worry and frustration that deprives us of the enjoyment and motivation that is required to overcome difficulties and improve our skills. Finally, Brownlee talks about mindfulness. Mindfulness is the opposite to multitasking and means focusing your attention so that you are absorbed in the activity to the exclusion of everything else. Now, armed with the information that Csikszentmilhalyi believes is apparent for peak performances, Brownlee has put together the mental and physical attributes that result in consistently high performance in sport. To experience the Ideal Performance State the shooter must be; 1. Focused in the present: in the moment. 2. Breathing properly and relaxed, with the right level of muscle tension. 3. Energized and alert: being in a sense of calm-alertness or serene intensity. 4. Free of self-consciousness and ego: not worrying about others. 5. Confident: that they must feel mental and physically prepared to perform well. 6. Directing concentration and awareness only to what is needed to perform well. 7. Always using positive and instructive self talk. As you can see Csikszentmilhalyi s conditions and Brownlee s attributes are basically the same. What is different is that Brownlee sees them as mental skills that can be planned for, practiced and achieved more regularly, that make up our own ideal performance state. Therefore practicing mindfulness, may be the path to the zone. References: 1. Csikszentmilhalyi cited from Williams, J. (Ed) 1993, Applied Sport Psychology; Personal Growth to Peak Performance. Mayfield 2. Mark Brownlee Human performance: Part 6. Live Totally in the Moment. From Clay Shooting. December Blaze Publishing. I have put together all the articles that I have written for the CTSN on CD as word files. These are available for $25.00 (which includes GST and Postage). If you wish to purchase a copy please send cheque or money order to me at the address below. Michael Kruger-Davis is the Consulting Psychologist for the Southern Sports Academy in NSW and a member of Downside Clay Target Club and Wagga Wagga Field and Game. Questions regarding psychological aspects of sport and shooting can be addressed him at PO Box 347, Narrandera 2700 or on Vale James (Jim) Elliott 3/6/38 23/11/14 Jim was valued member of Lower North GC he died unexpectedly and will be sadly missed. Sue Byrnes, LNGC (Sec) 18 AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET SHOOTING NEWS FEBRUARY 2015

21 Tamworth Schools Competition Friday 31st October 2014 saw the second ever school shoot happen at Tamworth. Students took the day off school to come and compete. Students shot individually and the top three scores for each school were combined to give an overall team score. The day was hot and windy but fun and good shooting was had by all. There were teams participating from Farrer Agricultural High, Scone Grammar, Moree High, McCarthy Catholic College, St Marys Catholic College and Peel High. Scone Grammar was easily the best dressed team with their sports uniform and matching shooting jackets. Event one was 25 target double barrel saw Cassidy Hunter shooting his first ever 25/25, along with Liam Kelly and Tabitha Schultz. Tabitha eventually took out the overall with 35/35. Second event 25 target single barrel had Tabitha and Bayley Lynch both on 22/25 and Liam Kelly from Peel High on 23/25 to take out the event Above: High Gun winners Right: Liam Kelly Moree High Scone Grammar Peter and Jake McHugh Combined Catholic Colleges Event three 25 target Points Score showed the determination of Bayley with a 74/75. To finish the day there was 10 pair of double rise and this was the first time some had shot this although Sophie Sainsbury showed everyone she knew exactly what she was doing with a 19/20 Overall high gun by one point from Bayley Lynch of Farrer was Tabitha Schultz from Moree High with 134/145 A grade Jake McHugh 127/145, B grade Liam Kelly 127/145 and C grade Bayley Lynch 133/145 Team results for the day were Peel 127, Scone Grammar 284, Moree 333, Combined Catholic Colleges 355 and the winning team Farrer with a total of 386 out of a possible 435. Top shooters for the Farrer Team Bayley Lynch 133/145, Jake McHugh 127/145 and Bill Porter 126/145. Many thanks to all the schools, teachers and parents that helped to make the day a success, theme for the day was we are here for the juniors so we had all the adults refereeing, scoring and filling the traps. Schools carnival will be held again in 2015 on Friday 30th October all welcome! Farrer Team Farrer with the overall trophy FEBRUARY 2015 AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET NEWS 19

22 Cuzzo s Ramblings even shot a few targets. I was most impressed by the progress the Gun Club has made in preparation for the 2016 Victorian Skeet Carnival, even though it s still over a year away. The trap houses for two more fields have been completed in matching red bricks thereby producing the great spectacle of six identical adjoining Skeet layouts. Well done Frankston-Australia! FEBRUARY 2015 A short writing period this month with the magazine deadline moving forward ten days due to the Christmas break. However a fair bit has happened over those three weekends. The first one saw the New Zealand Skeet Nationals being tidied up. Then Victoria voted on Saturday and we went to Frankston-Australian Gun Club on Sunday for their Xmas Shoot. And on the final weekend I went up to the Echuca Gun Club to help my old mate Steve Atkins with a non ACTA related social occasion. Across the Tasman Although 2014 was an off year for sending an Australian Skeet Team to New Zealand to contest the annual Glenn Trophy match, it was still a fairly strong contingent of Australian shooters that made the trip across the Tasman for their Skeet Nationals in late November. This was evidenced by the strong showing we achieved in the results with international fortunes seesawing backwards and forwards on a daily basis. The first day was an Aussie whitewash with David O Sullivan winning the National 28 Gauge Championship in the morning and Michael Buttigieg triumphing in the National 410 Bore event in the afternoon, both with skinners, much to their joint relief. David was particularly pleased with his effort because Davo and Mick New Zealand sub-gauge Champions although it did not (unnecessarily) increase his Hall of Fame point count, it did give him the last of his three required National Championship wins, thereby placing him in the queue to be inducted into the Skeet Shooting Hall of Fame, somewhere around the end of the decade. I hope I m still around to see that. Another Inductee in waiting The Kiwis then bounced back and won the National 20 Gauge and the Kilwell Trophy Match courtesy of John Tonkin and Colin Heard. However Michael Buttigieg was not done with just yet. The following day saw the National Skeet Handicap event being staged and after the qualifying targets and a couple of shoot-off rounds, he was still there when it got down to the final six. Unfortunately the odds were not on our side as Mick was left all alone to do battle against five kiwis. However he managed to do us proud and wear them all down, eventually shooting 248 to win. He then added a few more to that the next day, ending up with a break of 325, which will probably give him the Annual Long Run as well. And again, as with David s title two days earlier, the real deal was in the by product, but in reverse. Mick already had plenty of Blue Sashes but was short on Hall of Fame points. Twenty short actually and this was the win he needed to fill that void and thus join Davo in the queue to gain entry into the most elite club that our sport has to offer. That ll be a couple of good years! Matt Fallon New Zealand Skeet High Gun Seesawing Fortunes New Zealand rebounded the next day when the only two hundreds posted in the Main 12 Gauge Event were both by kiwis and we had to settle for an Aussie third place. However Davo showed that he also was not done yet by posting the lone 99 on the last day to win the National Skeet Doubles event outright and in doing so attain his fourth National Title. Unfortunately final bragging rights went to New Zealand when the pseudo kiwi Matt Fallon managed to hold Mick off by one target to win the Overall High Gun. Thus the final score on Silver Ferns, which are the New Zealand equivalent of Silver Australia Badges, saw us come out ahead with Australia four versus New Zealand three. And then the boys turned out the lights and all came home. Onwards and Upwards The biggest event on the calendar the following weekend was the election of a new government in Victoria. As the ACTA is by necessity a politically neutral organization, I am unable to comment on the result. However we did not allow this to dampen our enthusiasm for our trip to Frankston the next day. Slack, Adam and I had a great day. We enjoyed Lynne Curtis hospitality, played some cards, terrorized the canteen and Trailly s Stamping Ground I haven t been to the Echuca Gun Club for a very long time so I was suitably impressed to see all the improvements that have occurred in my absence. It s no wonder the VCTA have seen fit to make it the State Shooting Ground. With that background I look forward to some more Skeet fields being built so we could hold the State Carnival there. The honour board showed that my old mate Ronnie Traill had been President there for over twenty years prior to his very sad demise earlier this year, so the new president, Steve Atkins, has some very big shoes to try to fill. However if his administrative prowess is even half as The late Ron Trail Godfather of the Echuca Clay Target Club good as his shooting ability and his teeth making skills, then I m sure the future of our State Venue is in very good hands. My only comment on the weekends activities relates to the canteen; I would go back again just for the tucker! Annual Long Runs for 2014 As most people will receive this edition of the CTSN around the middle of January, this is probably an opportune time to remind everyone that claims for the various Annual Long Breaks, to be awarded at this year s Hall of fame dinners, close at the end of January. The three Skeet breaks are probably set in concrete with Mick Buttigieg leading the 12 Gauge with 325, Leroy Roberts heading up the 20 Gauge with 425 and Stevo Vaccaro posting the best Skeet Doubles break of 133. In Trap I m sure that Darryn Nicholls 15 meter break of 1553 is a winner as this and the last two Skeet breaks are all new National Records! However, Sox Pilipasidis 25 meter break of 110 and Dan Power s Double Rise break of 123 are the Leigh Roberts His 2014 break of 425 is probably in the top half dozen ever shot in this country, regardless of barrel size simply the best that I am aware of. So if you or anyone you know of has bettered either of these scores 20 AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET SHOOTING NEWS FEBRUARY 2015

23 during 2014, please submit a claim before January 31st, as last year s mulligan is probably the last one we ll be allowing, now that people are starting to understand the new system better. ie: These things are no longer done by the fairies at the bottom of the garden. You have to get off your backside, check the current figure on the ACTA website and then notify us! Trivia Question Preamble Since taking over the position of ACTA Historian, a number of people have asked me why we allocate ten Hall of Fame points to the runners-up at National Championships. It had never occurred to me to wonder why, because in a fundamental sort of way it always seemed to me to be appropriate. However as the whole Hall of Fame concept was the brainchild of my old mate Mark McInnes, I eventually bounced the question of him anyway. He said that although he thought it was a great idea too, he could not take any of the credit for it either. A Legend s Wisdom Apparently, during the formative stage of the project, he was interviewing all the old legends of our sport to access both their memories and their ideas. During this process he was discussing the concept with one of the truly great exponents of our sport, one Arthur Thomas Burgess from Cobar. And it was the late Pud, as he was affectionately known to one and all, that sowed this particular seed. He told Mark that if he really wanted to find out who the major players in the game were, then he should examine the The late legendary A. T. Burgess runner-up list just as closely as the winners list, because in this he would find the people who were there or thereabouts all the time. And the rest is history! December s Trivia Question The only person to have been runner-up in every one of the six National Championship events that we have conducted at the Skeet Nationals over the years is Sydney s leading gourmet grocer, Julian Lucchitti from Cecil Park Gun Club. And while we re on the subject of useless trivia, I think that Julian s gun also holds the Australian record for the most number of appearances in National Skeet shoot-offs. During the eight years Skeet Hall of Famer Julian Lucchitti I was its custodian and the twelve years since that it has been in Julian s possession, this well worn scattergun has won eleven Australian titles, been runner-up in eight others and appeared in countless more where either Julian or I have been relegated to an early shower. The first correct answer drawn was submitted by Candi Chelepy from Calliope in Queensland. This Month s Trivia Question Although Julian s string of runner-ups is very impressive, he still does not hold the record for the highest number of Australian National Skeet runner-up appearances. The Skeet Nationals started in Examining the Overall High Gun only, during the first twelve years, up to 1994, the same name appears on the runner-up list no less than SIX times. ie 50% of the time! Additionally, during the same time, his name appears at least once in the runner-up list of every other National Championship event. Fortunately his name also appears at least once in each of the winners list of the four major events we were conducting at the Nationals during that time. Name this great shooter. As a cryptic clue he has appeared in more International, National, State and Club teams with me than any of the other legends that I have had the honour to call team mates over the years. your answers to cuzzo@a1.com.au before the 15th of February and the first correct one drawn will get a complimentary entry to one National Championship event of your choice during the next twelve months. Camping on the National Ground There are still plenty of unpowered sites available on the National Ground at $10 per night for the Trap Nationals. Sites are available along the back fence and there are still a few on the centre circle. If you require a site please book by phoning Jenny at the National Office on between 10.00am & 3.00pm FEBRUARY 2015 AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET NEWS 21

24 THE AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET ASSOCIATION Presents the 2015 NATIONAL TRAP CHAMPIONSHIPS TO BE HELD AT THE NATIONAL SHOOTING GROUNDS TASMAN RD WAGGA WAGGA FRIDAY 20th MARCH to SATURDAY 28th MARCH Events to commence at 8.30am daily Pre Nationals Friday 20th (SB, PS) SATURDAY 21ST MARCH 64th National Double Barrel Championship 50T in conjunction with the 35th Ladies National Double Barrel Championship and the 35th Junior National Double Barrel Championship 12th Sub Junior National Double Barrel Championship 16th Veteran National Double Barrel Championship Nominations $40 plus $5/25 Targets $50 plus optional prize pools SUNDAY 22ND MARCH Double Barrel shoot-off 34th Family Deauville Doubles Event Nominations $20 per Team MONDAY 23RD MARCH State Teams Shoulder to Shoulder Match Open, Ladies, Veterans, and Junior s Followed by Opening Ceremony 55th National Double Rise Championship 50 Pair in conjunction with the 21st Ladies National Double Rise Championship and the 21st Junior National Double Rise Championship 12th Sub Junior National Double Rise Championship 16th Veteran National Double Rise Championship Nominations $40 plus $5/25 Targets $60 plus optional prize pools 14th National Deauville Doubles Championship Nominations $40 per Team TUESDAY 24TH MARCH 66th Grand Australian Handicap 50T Nominations $40 plus $5/25 Targets $50 plus optional prize pools WEDNESDAY 25TH MARCH 75th National Champion of Champions 75T in conjunction with the 21st Ladies National Champion of Champions and the 21st Junior Champion of Champions 12th Sub Junior Champion of Champions 16th Veteran Champion of Champions Nominations $40 plus $5/25 Targets $55 plus optional prize pools THURSDAY 26th MARCH 61st National Single Barrel Championship 100T in conjunction with the 27th Ladies National Single Barrel Championship 24th Junior National Single Barrel Championship 12th Sub Junior National Single Barrel Championship 16th Veteran National Single Barrel Championship Nominations $40 plus $5/25 Targets $60 plus optional prize pools FRIDAY 27th MARCH 54th National Points/ANZ Trap Championship 100T in conjunction with the 23rd Ladies Points/ANZ Championship 23rd Junior Points/ANZ Championship 12th Sub Junior Points/ANZ Championship 16th Veterans Points/ANZ Championship Nominations $40 plus $5/25 Targets $60 plus optional prize pools SATURDAY 28th MARCH Mackintosh Teams Shoot Open, Ladies, Juniors and Veterans Overall High Gun Ladies, Junior, Sub-Junior, and Veterans High Gun 2015 All Australian Trap Team 22 AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET SHOOTING NEWS FEBRUARY 2015

25 MERCHANDISE: TOTAL PRE NATIONALS: 2015 NATIONAL TRAP CHAMPIONSHIPS PRE-NOMINATION FORM NATIONALS PROGRAM: FEBRUARY 2015 AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET NEWS 23

26 CONDITIONS OF ENTRY TRAP NATIONALS 1. Any shooter wanting to compete at the Trap Nationals must be a registered member of the ACTA for the current financial year that the championships are being held. 2. If a vacancy exists in any events at the Championships a person must nominate for all events they wish to shoot at the nomination window in one visit. To be eligible to shoot in any event the nomination must be received before 10.00am on the day of the event. 3. In the event of any shooter not being able to produce his/her Handicap Card, a duplicate shall be issued for the duration of the National Championships. This card will then be forwarded to the Club Secretary to enable scores shot to be recorded. Note: A $20 fee will be charged for the issue of any duplicate Handicap Card. 4. Squads of up to 6 to shoot 50 targets/75 targets/100 targets in brackets of 25 targets or pairs, one or two visits only to the traps. National Handicap event to be 5 (five) person squads, 5 (five) targets per lane. 5. Shooters will be Pre-squadded as per ACTA rules and regulations and any interpretation of this will be the responsibility of the Tournament Director. Withdrawing from an event should (if possible) be done giving 48 hours notice in writing (if possible) prior to the event or by ringing the National Office and leaving a message after hours. 6. Each shooter is to take enough cartridges to shoot at 50 targets/75 targets/50 pairs. A time limit of two minutes will be imposed for the changeover for each 25 targets or pairs. Should the two-minute time limit be exceeded then a penalty of the LOSS OF ONE TARGET may be incurred. 7. Shooters who fail to be at their squad on time will be required to shoot at a designated trap at a time suitable to management 8. Should a shooter being late for his squad then elect to withdraw from the event he will not be eligible for any refund of nominations paid. 9. All shooters should sign the score sheet after each 25 targets/pairs. Once a shooter has signed his score sheet he has accepted his score and grade. Any score sheet not carrying the shooters signature will be credited with the lowest score recorded. 10. All competitors will be called upon to referee and/or score throughout the period of competition. The persons designated to referee and score must fulfil their obligation to do so. While replacement referee and scorers are permissible, the penalty of a loss of one target for their failing to officiate shall be made against the officially designated person. Failure to either referee or score will incur a penalty of the LOSS OF ONE TARGET in the next event. Should a following event not be programmed then the penalty of the LOSS OF ONE TARGET will be incurred in the event concerned. 11. Any unauthorised shooter interfering with or attempting to interfere with the trap will be penalised FIVE (5) TARGETS. 12. All disputes must be in writing together with $20 deposit, which is refundable subject to the appeal being upheld. 13. All disputes and deposits must be lodged with the Tournament Director, who shall arrange a hearing with the appointed jury. 14. Optional sweep/purse prizes will be available for collection as advised at the events Office with the exception of the final day. All payments must be signed for and proof of identification given if requested. 15. When team selection is involved, shooters who are eligible for the open team selection as well as section teams shall chose in which team they will be selected. They cannot compete in both Open and Section teams. 16. Any eligible competitor paying nominations is entitled to receive awards in the Open section, Womens, Juniors or Veterans section, however the overall winner cannot take any grade prize. 17. A minimum of three persons must compete in any Grade or Section, including High Gun before sashes, medals trophies and/or cash are awarded, irrespective of nomination paid. 18. Any interpretation of the program and conditions of entry will be the responsibility of attending members of the Executive Committee, whose decision shall be final. 19. An acceptable standard of dress is required for all competitors, Tournament Director to adjudicate. 20. All Competitors must comply with Firearms Licensing Laws in their State of residence and in the State hosting the National Trap Championships. 21. Payment of the nomination fee only entitles the shooter to enter the event. Changes to the program including the number of targets shot will not be eligible to any refund. 22. Squadding details will be available on the ACTA website, ten (10) days prior to the event. If an address is provided on your nomination form, you will receive notification via AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET SHOOTING NEWS FEBRUARY 2015

27 COMPETITION RESULTS VICTORIA Busselton 23/11/2014 Mild: 25T SKT OA: K Edwards 25/25, Club Champion; B: M Evans 23/25, T Davis 23/25; C: J Dunnet 22/25, B Hay 21/22; 25T TWR OA: P House 25/25, Club Champion; B: T Shine 24/25, G Prowse 24/25; C: K Hopkins 24/25, F Pradera 23/25; 25T TRAP OA: P Howe 38/39, Club Champion; AA: K Edwards 37/39, N Yates 29/30; A: F Pradera 25/25, D Mainwaring 24/25; B: B McGillivary 24/25, R Hodges 22/25; C: T Birt 22/25, R Hay 21/25; 25T HC TRAP: 1ST N Yate 25/25, Club Champion, 2ND K Hopkins 28/29, 3RD J Dunnet 27/29, WESTERN AUSTRALIA 4TH K Edwards 26/28; OA: Busselton Club Champion: K Edwards 95/100. Busselton 07/12/2014 Fine (23): 30T DB, 30T SB, 30T PS Patron s Trophy OA: T Blakeney 152/156; AA: J Pirrotina 150/156; A: V Oliveri 144/150; B: R Crisps 147/147. Edgehill 22/11/14 (24): 75T DB Edgehill Trap Cup OA: J Gilbert 71/75; AA: A Strawn 68/75; A: A Tyrrell 70/75, G Evans 69/75; B: B McGillivray 69/75, L Davidson 65/75; C: R Brasher 68/75. Bunbury Clay Target Club Blue Manna Carnival 2015 at Collie Clay Target Club Grounds 28th February & 1st March 2015 SATURDAY 9.00AM Event 1 25 DB Graded cash divide $22.00 Event 2 30 DB Points Score $28.00 Event 3 50 DB $40.00 SUNDAY 9.00AM Event 4 25 DB Points Score Graded cash divide $22.00 Event 5 30 Medley $28.00 Event 6 50 DB Koombana Cup Neville Hyder Memorial $40.00 Camping available on the grounds For enquiries contact Bruce or Brian TRADE PRACTICES ACT The attention of advertisers is drawn to the Trade Practices Act 1974 and the provisions in the Act which apply to advertising. It is not possible for the A.C.T.A. to ensure that advertisements which are published in this magazine comply in all respects with the Act and the responsibility must therefore be on the person, company or advertising agency submitting the advertisement for publication. The A.C.T.A. reserves the right to refuse any advertisement without stating the reason. Alexandra 07/12/2014 Fine, apart from couple very lite showers (40): 15T SB AA: M Ward (good to see him back shooting) 15/15, B Woodward 14/15, T Rohrlach 25/28; A: D Burns 17/18, R Judd 16/18, I Towers 15/18; B: L Poile 13/15, P Grant 14/17, C Collihole 15/19; C: D Chinn 12/15, R Elward 16/20, L Spencer 15/20; 15T DB Pts: B Woodward 50/51, D Cleary 49/51, P Haslam 46/48; A: W Green 43/45, C Asquith 84/90, J Barklem 81/90; B: R Lay 42/45, B Pyke 41/45, P Grant 40/45; C: T McGrath 37/45, D Chinn 37/45, I Larner 36/45; 15T DB CS OA & AA: B Woodward 50/50, M Ward 50/50, T Rohrlach 36/37; A: J Barklem 24/25, W Green 25/26, C Asquith 31/32; B: M Spencer 32/33, D Collihole 31/33, P McNair 28/29; C: B Asquith 16/18, T McGrath 16/17, D Chinn 15/17; 15T DB Trophy AA: D Clark 23/23, D Cleary 22/23, A Kidd 20/21; A: C Asquith 19/19, K Elward 18/19, J Barklem 17/18; B: R Stackhouse 15/15, B Pyke 19/20; R Steward 18/20; C: R Elward 13/16, T McGrath 14/19, D Frazer 13/19. Ararat 06/12/2014 Cool and cloudy (47): 10T PS EO CD: C Kelly, S Pearson, P Tate, P Falkinder, B Harris 30/30; 20T E.W. BULTE HAYMES PAINT CENTRE CHRISTMAS P/S Gr CS OA & AA: C Dunn 66/66, C Molan 63/66; A: G Hargreaves 62/62, W Calaby 59/62; B: I Jones 57/60, K Malcolm 52/60; C: R Harris 51/60, A Wojciechowski 49/60; 15T MXD Christmas shoot AA: G Moore 25/25, J Hayden 25/25, C Kelly A Ford 24/25; A: R Jorgensen 25/25, W Calaby 24/25, W Coates, R Black 22/25; B: G Grant 22/25, Z Biggin 19/25, T Perry 18/25; C: A Wojciechowski 22/25, B Smith 21/25, R Harris 20/25; 10T Wayne and Dianne McKinnis OTF Champion: C Kelly 10/10; Harvey Norman 2014 Club Aggregate: B Harris 794/835. Beaufort 21/10/2014 Fine and warm (31): AA: S Pearson, W Medwell, P Falkinder 30/30; A: D Long, G Scarce 30/30; B: M Schaper, Z Biggin, J O Connor, A Flintoff 30/30; C: A Wojciechowski, L Vietch, B Smith, D Stokell 30/30; B Forman Memorial CS OA: Z Biggin, Beaufort 54/54; AA: W Medwell, L Cook 29/30; A: D Hill 30/30, G Coburn 32/33; B: M Schaper 53/54, A Vincent 42/43; C: D Stokell 29/30, R Holloway 30/33; LAD: A Wojciechowski 28/30; JNR: Z Biggin 30/30; VET: M Schaper 43/433; AA: W Medwell, P Falkinder 20/20; A: G Hargreaves 20/20; B: A Flintoff 20/20; C: B Cowell, D Stokell 19/20; Novelty: A Wojciechowski 5/6; High Aggregate: W Medwell 79/80. CASTLEMAINE GUN CLUB Date Changes 2015 Wednesday January 28th (not 21st) Saturday February 14th (not 7th) Saturday March 14th (not 7th) Wednesday October 28th (not 21st) Saturday November 14th (not 7th) FEBRUARY 2015 AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET NEWS 25

28 Frankston Australian Clay Target Club 123 Rossiter Road Carrum Downs PO Box 340, Patterson Lakes 3197 Telephone INC. A S ABN FEBRUARY 2015 PROGRAM All events Less than 5 entrants per grade no 2nd place. The committee reserves the right to alter the program. All FACTC competition days to commence promptly at 11am. Don t forget free nominations for FACTC Juniors and 50% nominations for non FACTC Juniors A 1st and 2nd place trophy for Juniors in all events SUNDAY 1ST FEBRUARY 11.00am Start Event 1 50 Target Points Score $25.00 AA, A, B & C Event 2 50 Target Handicap $ st to 5th and Backmarker Event 3 25 Target Trench $12.00 AA A B & C 100% of noms in each grade to be paid back as prizes for that grade SUNDAY 15TH FEBRUARY 11.00am Start Event 1 25 Target Points Score $13.00 AA A B & C Event 2 Event 2 25 Target Single Barrel $13.00 AA A B & C Event 3 50 Target Double Barrel $24.00 AA A B & C $100 High Gun to Open Junior and Ladies over events 1 2 and 3 (Must be 5 competitors in each category for High Gun to be paid) Event Target Trench Handicap $ st 2nd & 3rd Event Target Skeet $45.00 AA A B & C Visit or refer to Facebook or for up to date Club details MELBOURNE GUN CLUB Victoria Rd, Lilydale 3140 PH: FAX: FEBRUARY SATURDAY 10TH 11:30 am start DTL JACKPOT $1100 if program shot clean 1 50 Tgt Double Barrel AA A B C $ Tgt Handicap BM (22 25m) $26 1st Place - Lokaway Gun Safe. Cash for all other prizes Tgt Skeet C/ship AA A B C $42 SATURDAY 14TH 11:30 am start 1 25 Tgt Points Score AA A B C $ Tgt Single Barrel AA A B C $ Tgt Handicap BM (22 25m) $ Tgt Double Barrel AA A B C $ Tgt Skeet C ship AA A B C $ Tgt Universal Trench AA A B C $45 SATURDAY 21ST MELBOURNE FIELD & GAME FRIDAY 27TH, SATURDAY 28TH FEBRUARY & SUNDAY 1ST MARCH Yarra Valley DTL Championships see separate advert Visit for pre nomination form No Skeet or Trench available this weekend Club now open Friday afternoons for practice 1pm til 5pm We reserve the right to alter the program where we see necessary. Follow us on our Website or on Facebook for up to date information 26 AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET SHOOTING NEWS FEBRUARY 2015

29 MELBOURNE GUN CLUB Presents The 2015 Yarra Valley DTL Championships Friday 27 th, Saturday 28 th of February & Sunday 1 st of March, 2015 VICTORIA S PREMIER 3 DAY SHOOT!!! BIGGER & BETTER $15,000 PLUS IN PRIZES, GUNS & CASH!!!!! Friday 27 th February, - 12:00 noon Start OPEN JNR/LDY Free sausage sizzle lunch provided **This event is not included in High Gun. No pre noms required for this event Saturday 28 th February - 9:00am Start Pre Nom Pre Nom Nom on Day OPEN JNR/LDY Sunday 1 st of March - 9:00am Start Limited powered camping sites. Contact Roger to book your site FEBRUARY 2015 AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET NEWS 27

30 METROPOLITAN Clay Target Club Inc Reg No. A5465. ABN: Postal Address Po Box 93 Epping Vic 3076 Club Location. 20 Vearings Rd off O Hearns Rd Epping Phone: Fax: metrogun@vicnet.net.au FEBRUARY 2015 Practice Monday through Saturday 12pm to 5pm DTL, Skeet & 5 Stand Sunday 1st 10.30am Start Australian Hellenic Game and Conservation 75 Target Simulated Graded Sunday 8th 10.30am Start Metropolitan Field & Game 75 Target Simulated F&G Noms close 12.30pm Sunday 15th 10.30am Start 25 Target ZZ Competition Practice from 10.30am. Comp at 12pm 10.00am Start Metropolitan Practice Shooting Club 5 Stand and Simulated Field Sunday 22nd 12pm Start ACTA Tony Tigani Memorial Shoot 10 Target E/O 25 Target Double Barrel 25 Target Single Barrel 25 Points Score 20 Target Tower Secretary: Ben Gaskett The committee reserves the right to alter the program Bendigo 06/12/2014 Windy (32): 100T Sporting CS OA & AA: P Hall 93/100, R Dunstan 89/100; A: S Bacon 89/100, M Stuchbree 98/115; B: C Repacholi 75/100, G Woodhatch 74/100; C: C Stanford 72/100, H Wilkie 65/100. Boort 07/12/2014 Enjoyable overcast, fine day (30): 25T DB Gr CS OA & AA: D Appleby 29/29, 2nd R Peatling, 3rd T Dehne; A: L Appleby, 2nd C Comensoli, 3rd J Hogg; B: D Hannigan, 2nd K Lyons, 3rd G Hogan; C: M Straub, 2nd T Hogan, 3rd D Straub; 10T SB: D Appleby, M Appleby, T Dehne, R Peatling, C Dalrymple; 10T CONT Pts: M Vistarini, A Wilkinson, C Dalrymple, B Maroni, D Appleby, Walk back: M Vistarini, C Dalrymple, A Wilkinson, G Broad, D Straub; Reverse score: M Appleby, D Straub, J Hogan, A Lyons. Colbinabbin 24/11/2014 Warm, windy (22): 10T PS CD: D Cox, D Milojevic, T Bradshaw, G Hipwell, S Traill, T Moroni, G Palmer 30/30; 20T SB CS OA & AA: G Hipwell 20/20, D Knight 21/22; A: B Moroni 19/20, I Phillips 19/20; B: L Gee 15/20; C: M Appleby 17/21, R West 16/21; 20Pr D/R CS OA & AA: S Traill 35/40, T Bradshaw 42/50; A: D Milojevic 32/40, A Edwards 31/40; B: L Gee 28/40; C: M Appleby 31/46, R West 19/40; 25T DB CS OA &AA: G Hipwell 46/46, T Bradshaw 45/46; A: B Morone 37/38, A Edwards 36/38; B: L Gee 23/25; C: M Appleby 23/25, N Collins 21/25. Frankston 30/11/2014 Fine, Warm and Humid (218): 20T SB AA: C Browne 28/29, J Clerke 26/27, S Pilipasidis 25/26; A: M Oakley 25/25, L Cazaly 24/25, M Rocca 22/23; B: L Lancaster 23/24, A Preston 22/24, R Miller 20/22; C: A Volkoff 20/20, G Strangio 18/20, C Raymer 19/22; 20T Pts AA: L Curtis 90/90, A Vella 95/96, B Thomson 71/72; A: S Pellegrino 77/78, F Bagnato 68/69, D O Sullivan 75/78; B: M Whitelaw 61/61, A Preston 60/61, R Miller 68/69; C: T Farando 58/60, A Volkoff 57/60, N Marsh 56/60; 20T DB AA: S Haberman 37/37, K Coogan 43/44, J Clerke 36/37; A: M Oakley 28/28, D Sajn 23/23, G Tunks 22/22; B: M Samarges 32/32, M Whitelaw 31/32, R Warne 20/21; C: A Volkoff 28/28, R Wilson 27/28, B Waldron 26/27; LAD: 25T PS: 1st Indi Gladman 75/75, 2nd Laetisha Scanlan 74/75; 25T Trench AA: A Vella 24/25; A: T Malone 25/25, L Scanlan 24/26, R Williams 23/26; B: S Prioriello 21/25, C Galea 21/26, B Hall 20/26; C: D Hutchins 25/25, C Widdows, A Wilson 22/26; 25T SKT AA: B Moss 29/29, D Sajn 28/29, A Cousens 25/27; A: P Da Silva 29/29, S Arcuri 28/29, J Kalaboukas 25/26; B: J Turner 26/27, J Turkovic 25/27, T Laber 29/31; C: D Hemming 24/25, D Sachetta 31/33, R Miller 30/33; 25T SKT AA: D Sajn 41/41, S Vaccaro 40/41, B Moss 30/31; A: N Johnstone 24/25, J Kalaboukas 23/25, S Arcuri 21/25; B: J Turner 24/25, T Laber 24/26, J Turkovic 23/26; C: D Sachetta 25/27, R Miller 29/35, A Watson 27/35. Kyneton Gun 23/11/2014 (33): 25T PS CS A & OA: A Escourt 74/75, G Ogilvie 70/75; AA: T Psaila 72/75, G Went 71/75; B: P Payne 81/84, E Bertollo 78/84; C: T Weeks 73/75, M Henderson 66/75; 20T HC: 1st: S Morgan 28/28, 2nd: A Fielding 27/28, 3rd: T Weeks 32/33; BM: T Psaila 18/20; 20T SB TWR SOUTHERN PENINSULA FEBRUARY 2015 MORNINGTON CLAY TARGET CLUB INC Melways 146 A11 SATURDAY 14TH 11AM START 10tgt Eye Opener 100tgt Medley, 50 D/B + 50 P/S AA-A-B-C Practice Friday 4pm 6pm. BBQ afterwards Contact Bryce McCall Sec. Anthony Spence-Fletcher NEPEAN CLAY TARGET CLUB INC Melways 259 F2 SATURDAY 21ST 9.30AM START South East Zone Team Shoot Round 1 25 tgt Handicap Back Marker tgt Double Barrel AA A B C Practice Thursdays 3pm-7pm EST, Skeet-Ball Trap-DTL-5 Stand Operating Sausage sizzle afterwards Note: A door prize of free nominations for the next time you visit Nepean will be open to all shooters of the full program. Drawn at presentations and you must be in attendance or there will be a redraw Sec. Tegan Schmitter AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET SHOOTING NEWS FEBRUARY 2015

31 CS B & OA: P Payne 20/20, D Hill 16/20; AA: T Psaila 24/25, G Went 23/25; A: W Calaby 16/20, N Frankling 15/20; C: L Hatzigiannis 19/21, R Hosking 18/21. Loddon District Police 30/11/2014 Hot (46): 25T Victoria Police State SKT CS OA & A: D Hansford 34/34, L Roberts 33/34; B: R McKinnon 24/25, C Penno 20/25; C: D Rhodes 21/25, P Beaman 20/25; Police Champion: D Rhodes 25/29; 25T Victoria Police State PS CS OA & AA: C Burns 75/75, P Calandro 74/75; A: P Beaman 76/78, J Boyer 73/78; B: L Igoe 73/75, G Salvaggio 71/75; C: Matt Appleby 74/75, Matisse Appleby 72/75; Police Champion: L Igoe 106/108; 25T Victoria Police SB CS OA & AA: C Burns 30/31, R Hosking 25/27; A: W Calaby 33/35, P Beaman 32/35; B: C Anderson 24/26, N Mollard 23/26; C: Matt Appleby 26/27, K Comensoli 23/25; Police Champion: P Beaman 24/25; 25T Victoria Police DB CS OA & AA: C Burns 79/79, D Rhodes 78/79; A: J Boyer 52/53, C Penno 40/41; B: N Mollard 35/36, G Salvaggio 34/36; C: Matt Appleby 35/37, J Knight 34/37; Police Champion: D Rhodes 78/79; Victoria Police State Teams CS Winner: Loddon District Police Trap Club: C Anderson, P Beaman, L Igoe, M Wilkinson, G Woodhatch 108/125; Police HG: P Beaman 120/125; Civilian HG: C Burns 124/125. Maryborough 22/11/2014 (38): 5 Pr D/R OA: P Tate 9/10; AA: J Shepherd 9/10, B Moroni 9/10; 20 Pr D/R OA & AA: N McDonnell 36/40, W Kelvy 35/40; A: R Hendrickson 39/50, C Keck 38/50; B: B Hay 37/80, L Johnson 36/50; C: B Smith 30/40, R Fitgibbon 36/50; 25T HC OA: G Cassells 38/38, 2nd - W Kelvy 37/38, 3rd - N Cassells 28/29, 4th - N Hayden 28/29, 5th - P Sing 37/39, 6th - N McDonnell 36/39; 25T DB OA: N McDonnell 61/61; AA: N Hayden 60/61; A: B Moroni 34/35, D Long 28/29; B: B Hay 25/25, L Johnson 24/25; C: B Smith 24/25, K Fitzgibbon 23/25. Maryborough 29/11/2014 Very hot (37): 100T Sporting OA & AA: P Hall 85, A Blandthorn 82; A: N Johnson 84, B Rafferty 80; B: J Gaunt 73, S Catens 68; C: P Tate 65, R Garlick 63; VET: B Rafferty 80; LAD: L McNeil 54; JNR: T Bertalli 54. Melbourne 06/12/2014 Dreary & Wet Conditions To Commence, Sun Finally Appeared To Create Muggy Conditions (57): 50T PS AA OA: D Ball 145/150, D Johnston 143/150; A: G Mc- Clure 144/153, R Jackson 143/153; B: L Appleby (Jnr) 143/150, P Clair (Jnr) 141/153; 50T DB AA OA: D Ball 50/50, D Appleby 49/50; A: P Grand-Court, J Barklem; B: L Appleby (Jnr) 48/50, R Allender 47/50; 25T DB AA: D Appleby 51/52, J Clerke (Jnr) 38/39; A: J Forbes 52/52, G McClure 27/28; B: T Tresize; 100 Melbourne Gun Club SKT CS AA: M Buttigieg 99/100, P Johnston 98/100; A: L Irons 97/100; B: M George 91/100; C: L Argiro 91/100; 100T Universal Trench AA: H Stafford, T Malone 94/100; A: D Cleary 96/100; B: J Clerke (Jnr) 84/100; C: N Argiro 91/100. Mildura 05/10/ T NWZ CONT DB OA & AA: R Peatling 31/31, L Hawker 30/31; A: G James 25/25, W Jorgenson 37/38; B: B Hayden 23/25, P Garraway 22/25; C: K Estcort 20/25, I Dimasi 20/26; LAD: L Hawker 25/25; JNR: J Cullinan 58/60; VET: L Dimasi 23/25; 25T NWZ CONT PS OA & AA: C Kelly 83/84, P Tate 82/84; A: G Finis 74/75, A Ataliotis 81/87; B: L WANGARATTA CLAY TARGET CLUB INC FEBRUARY PROGRAM SPORTING CLAYS Sunday 8th February 10.30am 100 Tgt 5 Stand Sporting Clays C/ship 1 & 2 AA, A, B, C DTL Saturday 21st February 11.00am 10 tgt Points Score EO 50 tgt Points Score C/Ship 1 & 2 AA, A, B, C 50 tgt Double Barrel C/Ship 1 & 2 AA, A, B, C SKEET Sunday 22nd February 11.00am 50 tgt Bill Attwood Skeet C/Ship 1 & 2 AA, A, B, C 50 tgt Kevin Law Mem. Skeet C/Ship 1 & 2 AA, A, B, C O/All Attwood Law High Gun Jnr & Open DECEMBER 31ST St James 12 noon 20tgt D/B C/D Gr 40tgt NEZ M/T C/ship 20pr D/R C/ship Gr North East Zone/V.C.T.A. FEBRUARY 2015 PROGRAM JANUARY SUNDAY 1ST Alexandra 11am 20tgt P/S C/ship 20tgt Bill Henwood Mem. H/cap 20tgt Bill Henwood Mem. D/B C/ship Numurkah Shepparton 12 noon 15pr State D/R Tower 4 Gr tgt Ch/Ch, 4 Gr 1+2 Yarrawonga 11 am 5 free H/Cap tgts 25tgt H/Cap 50tgt D/B C/ship SATURDAY 7TH Bendigo 9am 100 tgt S/C C/ship SUNDAY 8TH Echuca 11am 30tgt P/S Gr C/ship 20pr D/R Gr C/ship 20pr D/D C/D, D/P TUESDAY 10TH NEZ delegates meeting 8 pm Hilltop Golf Club Tatura SUNDAY 15TH Mansfield 10 am 100tgt Neil Walsh Mem C/ship Numurkah Shepparton 11am 25tgt Skeet C/D Gr 50tgt Skeet C/ship SATURDAY 21ST Bendigo 10am 25tgt Cont D/B C/ship 25tgt S/B Trophy 50tgt D/B C/ship SUNDAY 22ND Colbinabbin 1.00 pm 25tgt P/S C/ship 20tgt S/B C/ship 20tgt H/cap 25tgt D/B C/ship FRIDAY 27TH Mathoura 7pm 15tgt D/B C/D 10tgt H/Cap C/D 25tgt Night H/Cap 1-3 FEBRUARY 2015 AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET NEWS 29

32 Phone FEBRUARY PROGRAM FRIDAY NIGHT 6th 6.00pm Start (Shoot under the best lights in Australia) Event 1 20 tgts Single Barrel AA A B C $13 Event 2 25 tgts Points Score AA A B C $15 Event 3 30 tgts Double Barrel C/Ship AA A B C $17 Event 4 Jackpot minimum $100 pool $2.00 to enter SUNDAY 8th 12.00pm Start Event 1 25 tgts Points Score AA A B C $14 Event 2 Werribee Victorian CTC Champion of Champions 2015 $22 This event is proudly sponsored by Ballantine Ammunition 27 Maria St Laverton Nth makers of Champion Shotshells 25 tgts shot from 20 metres O/All & AA A B C O/All 3 slabs of Champion Cartridges & Sash 1st Each Grade 1½ slabs of shells 2nd Each Grade 1 slab of shells Winners name to be engraved on new Trophy in Clubrooms Event 3 50 tgts Double Barrel C/Ship AA A B C $24 Event 4 Jackpot minimum $100 pool $2.00 to enter TRENCH Competition 12.00pm start 75 tgts $35 1st & 2nd O/All Plus 1st A B C Top 6 Shooters after 75 tgts SUNDAY 22nd 12.00pm Start Event 1 25 tgts Points Score AA A B C $14 Event 2 25 tgts Handicap Pays BM $14 Event 3 25 tgts Single Barrel AA A B C $14 Event 4 tgts Double Barrel C/Ship AA A B C $14 Event 5 Jackpot minimum $100 pool $2.00 to enter High Guns over program O/All = 1 Slab Shells O/All takes grade 3 remaining grades = 3 boxes of shells for 1st High Guns are split if tied Club open for practice Wed to Sat from 12pm and 1st & 3rd Sundays from 12m 5 Stand practice not available during Night shoots and Sunday competitions Competition 1st Friday Night every month & 2nd & 4th Sundays Kitchen open on all competition days and night shoots Wide range of ammunition available EFTPOS licenced bar Inductions available for new shooters ring Clubhouse on Ph President Tony Faranda Secretary Claire Watts The Committee reserves the right to alter the program without notice Gibson 69/75, B Hayden 68/75; C: G Strauss 60/75, I Dimasi 62/78; LAD: B Hayden 68/75; JNR: M Kadzielia 72/75; VET: A Ataliotis 81/87; OA HG Over 2 Days Including The NorthWest Zone Carnival: W Hawker 242/250; JNR HG: T Pilgram 237/250. Mildura 18/10/2014 Gun Club VS Field & Game At The Gun Club: 25T Olympic Trap & 25T CONT AA: M Scherger 43/50, P Finis 42/50; A: A Ataliotis 58/70, N Watts 56/70; B: R Faux 41/50, S Harris 38/50; C: C Lemon 34/50, L Davis 29/50; JNR HG: T Redman 71/90; JNR Encouragement: T Shaddock & Z Tislar. Mildura 1/11/ T Ball Trap CS OA & C: P Lucas 46/52, N Mastrippolito; AA: M Scherger 47/55, P Finis; B: J Tassone 43/50, R Mammone 39/50; 25T Sporting Clays OA: L Dimasi; 1ST AA: D Molina, 2ND G Finis; 1ST B: J Tassone, 2nd M Box; 1ST C: S Barnes, 2ND J Absolam; JNR HG: N Mastrippolito. Mildura 15/11/ T NWZ Olympic Trap CS OA & B: G Finis 45/50, A Ataliotis 39/50; A: L Dimasi 41/50, P Finis 39/50; C: T Shaddock 41/50, J Villiva 42/53; 25T CONT Trophy; AA: N Argiro 31/33, M Scherger 30/33; A: C Scheele24/25, D Molina 23/25; B: P Garraway 23/28, T Gebhart 22/27; C: W Shaddock 21/25, N Box 20/25; OA HG: G Finis 67/75; JNR HG: T Shaddock 67/78. Noorat 22/11/2014 Perfect (27): 25T DB AA: G Hyaden, J hayden 55/55; A: M O Byron 26/26, B Woodmason 25/26; B: G Johnstone 26/28, J Blain 25/28; C: J Patterson 36/40, A Rolling 35/40; 25T Pts AA: S Cliffored 87/87, A Pollock 86/87; A: J Patterson 73/75, G Vickers 69/75; B: J Blain 68/75, I Dickins 65/75; C: J Patterson 67/75, A Rolling 52/75; 20T SB AA: W Jenkins 22/22; A: M O Bryan, M Dumsney 19/20; B: G Johnstone, B Fleming 16/20; C: J Patterson 18/20; 10Pr D/R AA: B Wines 19/20; A: S Edwards 18/20; B: J Blain, G Johnstone 13/20; C: J Patterson 12/20. St James 29/11/2014 Hot & sunny, windy (30): 10T PS AA: D Hunt 31/31, J King 30/31; A: Jim Kelly 30/30, M Kelly 37/38; B: A Sutherland 27/30, B Pyke 20/30; C: B Foster 26/30, B Rogers 25/30; 10T SB AA: D Hunt 10/10, Warick Kelly 14/15; A: Mark Kellyt 12/13, P Sing 11/13; B: P Gorrie 10/13, B Hartney 8/13; C: J Old 9/12, B Foster 10/12; 10T DB AA: L Fitz 24/24, D Saunders 11/12; A: M Baker 24/24, A Cole 23/24; B: B Pyke 9/10, B Hartney 9/12; C: P Farrari 12/16, W Linsay 11/16; 10T HC: 1st A Cole, 2nd M Baker, equal winners: A Sutherland, Warick Kelly, P Sing, B Hartney, P Ferrari, Mark Kelly. Wangaratta 30/11/2014 Hot & humid (23): 100T SKT CS OA & AA: R Sammon 98/100; A Kidd 94/100; A: M Rosenboom 94/100, D Savage 92/100; B: P Finn 95/100, B Reid 93/100; C: P Roper 90/100, G Martin 88/100; Best VET: D Savage. Warracknabeal 22/11/2014 Windy, dull (17): 30T DB CONT CS AA & OA: C Kelly 29/30, V Moore 28/30; A: R Black 26/30, G Livinstone 25/30; B: R Hounsell 26/30, M Knoop 25/30; C: M Tyson 20/30, G Strauss 19/30; 30T DB Cash AA: C Kelly, V Moore 30/30; A: N Sharrock, R Black 28/30; B: R Hounsell 28/30, D Harris 26/30; C: R Gould FEBRUARY 2015 BAIRNSDALE Saturday February 7th 50tgt DB 50tgt Points Score FOSTER Saturday February 14th 10tgt Points Score E/O 40tgt Points Score 50tgt DB WONTHAGGI Sunday February 8th 30tgt Points Score Graded C/D 60tgt Ball Trap C/Ship MORWELL Saturday January 31st Ice Man Shield 2 x 50tgt Ball Trap both AA A B C 1+2 Saturday February 21st 30tgt DB 30tgt SB C/Ship 30tgt Points Score KORUMBURRA Saturday February 28th 50tgt D/B 50tgt Points Score 30 AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET SHOOTING NEWS FEBRUARY 2015

33 23/30, M Tyson, B Papst 21/30; Jackpot: N Sharrock 60%; Annie Oakley: N Sharrock. Warrnambool 29/11/2014 Good (22): 75T Sporting Clays AA: D Quigley 64/75, S Chitin 63/75; A: S Sambell 65/75, B Smith 57/75; B: B Wines 63/75, C Hall 55/75; C: M Peck 34/75. Werrible 23/11/2014 Hot & Sunny but Windy (30+): 25T PS AA: H Stafford 75/75, C Brown 86/87; A: M Rocco 74/75, M Rocca 73/75; B: J Demasi 72/75, P Radoa 71/75; C: Nap 71/75, W Griffiths 70/75; 25T HC: R Pistone 33/33, 2nd: M Rocco 32/33, 3rd: V Stafford 29/30; BM: K Calder 26/28; 15PR D/R AA: B Preston 27/30; H Stafford 44/50; A: M Rocca 27/30, J Patterson 24/30; B: Loubey 28/40, A Preston 26/40; C: W Griffiths 22/30, G Strangis 21/30; 25T DB CS OA & AA: B Preston 81/81, E Bullmore 80/81; A: M Rocco 55/56, T Trezise 26/27; B: J Demasi 24/25, B Hyman 23/25; C: R Wilson 34/35, L Maddalina 22/25; HG OA & AA: H Stafford 149/155; A: M Rocco 147/155; B: J Demasi 136/155; C: SPLIT Nap & R Wilson & V Stafford 133/155; Jackpot: Not Won. Werribee 05/12/2014 Night Shoot, cold, windy and rain late (9 Full Squads): 25T PS AA: S Gean 92/93, J Smith 89/93; A: T Demuri 73/75, P Arbaci 72/75; B: K Robertson 73/75, T Cardona 72/75; C: D Hinks 64/65, D Murray 69/84; 25T SB AA: T Faranda 28/29, T Psaila 27/29; A: P Arbaci 24/25, J Patterson 24/26; B: S Falcone 28/30, E Dagher 27/30; C: N Iranios 21/25, L Ricardo 23/32; 25T DB CS AA & OA: T Faranda 74/74, J Smith 73/74; A: J Patterson 41/42, C Vella 29/31; B: S Falcone 67/68, K Robertson 66/68; C: D Murray 23/25, D Hinks 31/35; Jackpot $143.00: Not Won. Werribee 07/12/2014 Christmas Shoot, Wet & Windy (13 Squads): 25T PS OA: C McDougall 74/75; AA: C Widdows 87/91 D Hutchins 84/91, B Brown 83/91; A: D Hill 73/75, J Forbes 75/79, A Castaldo 72/78; B: T Cardona 70/75, K Robertson 66/75, D Misfud 71/81; C: N Iranios 70/75, J Issell 68/75, D Rochow 67/75; 25T SB OA: T Psaila 25/25; AA: S Gean 32/33, R Pistone Bundaberg 06 & 07/12/2014 Wet Saturday and Dry and Hot Sunday for Xmas Shoot (44) AA: P Anderson 113/120, W Pavy 111/120, G Mathews 109/120, P Rehbein 106/120, C O Brien 106/120, N Catasti 106/120, G Harriman 104/120, M Zipf 103/120, I Wynyard 103/120, N Berry 100/120, K Perkins 96/120, C Ellem 95/120; A: R Rehbein 110/120, G Rudd 103/120, B Charteris 96/120, B Fisher 96/120, T Rosmalen 90/120, G Shorthouse 85/120, P Catasti 85/120, G Christensen 83/120, G Chizzotti 83/120, S Smith DNF; B: T Anderson 103/120, J Riggs 102/120, G Jensen 101/120, C Groves 97/120, R Howie 97/120, T Gardner 93/120, T Cecil 92/120, B Morrissy 91/120, T Harker 91/120, K Rehbein 90/120, B 31/33, L Cook 28/30; A: I Urch 27/30, A Guglielmin 26/32, W Jennings 25/32; B: T Cardona 22/25, S Falcone 24/27, A Edwards 23/27; C: C Hudson-Czerniecki 22/25, G Strangis 21/27, D Hinks 20/27; 20T HC: 1st: K Robertson 28/28, 2nd: C Galea 27/28, 3rd: D Rochow 22/23, 4th: D Johnston 21/22, 5th: Nap 24/25, 6th: A Wilson 24/25, 7th: J Misfud 24/25 8th: S Roiall 24/25, 9th: D Murray 10thx4: J Demasi, S Houston L Curtis I Urch 23/25; BM: S Trembath; 25T DB OA: T Faranda 36/36; AA: S Trembath 35/36, S Gean 34/36, T Psaila 30/31; A: W Jennings 27/28, B Lambevski 26/27, S Roiall 20/21; B: D Landells 23/24, D Misfud 19/20, S Falcone 21/23; C: D Rochow 20/21, N Iranios19/21, D Murray 19/21; JACKPOT: 10th Shooter Drawn E Bullmore 5/5, SB from Handicap Won $200 (and he didn t shout the bar). Woods Point 23/11/2014 Beautiful! (31): 10T DB PS E/O CD: S Bedggood, D Ewert 30/30; 25T DB President s CS OA: K Skinner 29/29; AA: K Skinner 25/25, T Ewert 24/25; A: T Apps 25/25, P West 32/35; B: J Murray 24/25, L Poile 24/26; C: M Ewert 38/40, L O Hallaran 37/40; 25T HC President s Trophy OA: T Ewert 33/33, G Hill 32/33, S Bedggood 26/27, M Wilkinson 41/43; 25T TWR President s CS OA: I Findlay 27/27, J Murray 26/27, D Hoon 36/37, J West 35/37; President s HG: T Ewert 73/75; JNR Encouragement: J Murray, B Foley, L Murray. Yarrawonga 07/12/2014 Windy and Showery (20): 20T SB of 16mtrs: AA: D Hunt 20/20, 2nd R Wilson, 3rd D Saunderson; A: R Cugley 18/20, G Walls 17/20, G Twamley 28/32; B: B Joy 17/20, E Wemyss 16/20, J Cooksey 15/20; C: B Foster 17/20, G Sanders 13/20, I Cooksey 13/21; 20T PS of 16mtrs AA: D Saunders 59/60, D Hunt 58/60, A Grassi 55/60; A: G Twamley 61/63, D Sharp 58/60, G Ganning 59/66; B: J Cooksey 58/60, B Joy 54/60, E Wemyss 45/60; C: G Pillips 49/60, I Cooksey 48/60, B Foster 46/60; 25T DB of 16mtrs: AA: D Hunt 63/63, R Wilson 62/63, A Grassi 26/27; A: G Twamley 44/44, G Peacock 43/44, D Sharp 27/28; B: 23/25, E Wemyss 21/25, J Cooksey 18/25; C: B Foster 23/25, G Sanders 22/25, G Phillips 19/20. QUEENSLAND Charteris 87/120, R Burrows 69/120; C: J Brimlow 88/120, A Didone 88/120, A Fisher 88/120, L Harriman 85/120, D Rehbein 82/120, B Short 76/120, J Lincoln 73/120, A Doherty 71/120, D Christensen 52/120, H Hartfiel DNF; Yearly HG SKT A: P Bozier 473/600; B: K Rehbein 454/600; C: A Didone 317/600; Yearly HG TRAP AA: P Rehbein 1665/1995; A: T Harker 1453/1995; B: K Rehbein 1563/1995; C: A Fisher 1350/1995; JNR: B Charteris 317/400; Yearly Champions SKT: R Rehbein 87/100; TR: P Rehbein 621/665; FM: D Rehbein 516/665; CLUB: P Rehbein 701/765. Gold Coast 03/12/2014 Dark, Warm & Moist (50): KEN TOM- KINS MEMORIAL 75T Night Trap Medley: AA: C Witt 120/125, J Willman 143/150; A: S Stramarcos 168/175, J Hockings 167/175; B: G Crouch 116/125, R Edwards 113/125; C: R Bond 110/125, N Miller 85/125. Maryborough 24/11/2014 Very Hot & dry (29): 25T DB CD AA: W Durre, G Matthews, R Anderson, D Portors 25/25; A: M Budgen, V Dollisson 24/25; B: T Cecil, S Bell 24/25; C: C Arthur 23/25; 25T SB AA: G Matthews 33/34, K Perkins 32/34; A: G Chizzotti 25/25, G Hogarth 40/41; B: S Gallagher 25/26, S Bell 24/26; C: C Arthur 21/25, T Turton 17/25; 25T PS AA: G Matthews 75/75, C O Brien 74/75; A: Budgen 104/105, G Christensen 103/105; B: K Rehbein 72/75, M Krosezen 98/105; C Arthur 70/75,m T Turton 59/75; 15Pr D/R AA: G Matthews 26/30, K Perkins 25/30; A Mudgen 25/30, R Rehbein 25/30; B: T Cecil 23/25, S Bell 23/25; C: C Arthur 23/25, T Turton 20/25; HG AA: G Matthews 150/155; A: M Budgen 146/155; B: S Bell 139/155; C: C Arthir 137/155; VET: R Rehbein, K Perkins 144/155; Jackpot won: G Horarth. Port Denison 30/11/2014 Sunny with light breeze turning cyclonic throughout the day (13): 25T DB Sweepstakes; AA: C Edgerton 23/25, B Gall 22/25; A: R Hearn 25/25, G Bonanno, G Whiteside 23/25; B: N Maltby 22/25, D Killick 20/25; C: D Hearn 20/25, I Otto, A Sippel 18/25; 25T DB Trophy sponsored by Bow Pak AA: B Gall 25/25; A: G Whiteside 24/25; B: D Killick 22/25; C: I Otto 20/27; 25T PS Trophy sponsored by Denison Hotel AA: C Edgerton 71/75; A: L Populin 71/75; B: D Killick 63/75; C: I Otto after a shoot off with D Hearn 47/75; 25T HC: 1st G Maltby 21/25, 2nd C Edgerton 20/25, 3rd R Hearn 19/25. Roma 21 & 23/11/2014 Very Hot (314): 100yr Anniversary Shoot: Friday 50T Medley CD AA: 15 Shooters 100/100; A: 6 Shooters 99/100; B: N Maltby 100/100, J Moller 99/100, 4 Shooters 97/100; C: B Rudd 99/100, P Christie 98/100, 3 Shooters 96/100; Qld State D/D CS OA: D Stevens, R Morrison 68/68, K Clarke, R Smith 67/68, C Bylsma, S Kirley 63/64; Saturday 25T PS CD AA: 22 Shooters 75/75; A: 8 Shooters 75/75; B: A Turner 75/75, N Maltby 75/75, 4 Shooters 74/75; C: S Robson 74/75, J Mills 74/75, B Lumby 73/75; 30T Berretta HC: 1st G Graham 127/127, 2nd D Cusack 126/127, 3rd P Hill 88/89, 4th K Jarick 83/84, 5th B Zimple 82/83, 6th R Barden 80/81, 7th G Harvey 77/78, 8th B Powell 75/76, 9th B Rudd 64/65, 10th R Fryer 62/63; 50T DB CS OA: G Barton 234/234; AA: B Hewitt 233/234, B Powell 231/232, A Uphill 226/227; A: A Ford 126/127, A Ingleton 124/125, P Purkis 116/117; B: D Ferrier 111/112, R Browning 95/96, W Bosworth 80/81; C: B Rudd 50/50, M Moller 59/60, H Donaldson 58/60; LAD: J Robb 103/104; JNR: Mitchell Iles 135/136; VET: Q Porfiri 207/208; 20T DB S x S off 18 yards: B Hewitt 32/32, A Turner 31/32, G Graham 29/30, A Walker 28/30, D Stevens 25/26; Sunday 30T ATM HC: 1st D Cusack 83/83, 2nd P Guida 82/83, 3rd P Arbaci 75/76, 4th G Turner 73/74, 5th A Barbour 63/64, 6th J Harris 57/58, 7th R Christie 54/55, 8th P Brown 53/54, 9th M Phillips 51/52, 10th D Ferrier 47/48; 50T Qld State CONT CS OA: B Powell 153/153; AA: G Harvey 152/153, K Jarick 147/148, C Betts 146/147; A: W Cislowski 139/140, W Bright 73/74, H Dunn 70/71; B: B Suprain 66/67, T Schultz 58/59, D Ferrier Barcaldine Clay Target Club Annual Trap Carnival 28th & 29th March 2015 Saturday 8.30am start 4 events Sunday 8.30am start 2 events Full program in next month s CTSN Camping, meals, ammo, available on grounds President Carl Lewis FEBRUARY 2015 AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET NEWS 31

34 GOLD COAST CLAY TARGET CLUB FEBRUARY PROGRAMS Practise: 1.00 to 5.00 pm most Saturdays Please Note: No practise Sat 7th Feb due to Coaching Day Sunday 1st February Sporting 2 x 50T events 9.00 am Start Graded Trophies (Sporting Captain: Kev Seeney ) Wednesday 4th February Night Trap 75 Targets 16m 7.00 pm Start Nomination includes Hot Supper 79/80; C: B Rudd 49/50, A Volkoff 48/50, M Moller 71/74; LAD: J Robb 124/125; JNR: A Ballerino 116/117; VET: G Kocho 60/61; 20PR D/R CS OA: A Dallas 50/50; AA: R Morrison 49/50, K Goody 49/50, J Nash 58/6; A: P Purkis 39/40, G Bryant 38/40, J Forbes 38/40; B: J Mills 45/50, D Ferrier 43/50, R Browning 35/40; C: B Obst 35/40, M Moller 33/40, P Cassidy 32/40; LAD: J Allan 35/40; JNR: A Bylsma 48/50; VET: J Nash 39/40; HG OA: A Dallas 290/293; AA: B Powell 289/293; A: D Maltby 266/275; B: B Suprain 283/293; C: J Mills 264/275; LAD: J Robb 266/275; JNR: A Ballerino 269/275; VET: N Berry 300/311. Silkwood 07/12/2014 Extremely hot and humid (60): 15T W/B PS AA: P Ward 44, R Cannon 44; A: P Robertson 42, A Bosworth 41; B: W Bosworth 40, L Robertson 40; C: S Gardiner 41, F Nunan 39; 30T MED AA: P Ward 50, E Collins 49; A: M Costa 48, Mario Puccini 47; B: D Sutherland 47, G Bosnich 47; C: P Crapella 45, J Sapuppo 44; 30T PS AA: S Paton 90, E Collins 89; A: P Robertson 87, J Stella 85; B: G Alvero 84, F Scamnello 82; C: J Zappala 80, G Braid 78; 25T Gr off 25m: AA: A Sclippa 24, R Gough 23; A: J Alvero 19, M Costa 18; B: S Rosendahl 20, G Bugeja 20; C: J Zappala 18, G Battiato 17. Toogoolawah 23/11/2014 Hot (18): 110T Medley AA: J Kennedy 165/170, P Berundsen 157/170; A: B Battle 158/170, B Guthrie 153/170; B: J Buckland 161/170, K Wade 149/170; C: L Keegan 154/170, R Wilson 141/170. Townsville 29 & 30/11/2014 Hot, Sunny & Windy (29): Townsville Gun Club Skeet Carnival: 25T SKT GR AA & A: P Dury 23/25; B: W Read 25/25, C Glasgow 24/25; C: D Guy 24/25, B Beazley 23/25; 25T SKT HC: 1st: J Phillis, 2nd: R Escriva, 3rd: S Goss; 50T SKT DOUBLES AA & A: S Makris 43/50; B: W Read 44/50, R Escriva 37/50; C: C Davis 44/50, B Davis 41/50; 25T SKT 20G: B: R Escriva 23/25; C Glasgow 23/25; C: I Palmer 22/25, S Goss 22/25; 100T SKT BOB ROGERS MEMORIAL AA & A: P Dury 97/100, C Barber 94/100; B: C Glasgow 94/100, W Read 92/100; C: J Phillis 87/100, P Currie 86/100; OA GR HG OA: W Read 185/200; AA: S Makris 178/200; A: P Dury 178/200; B: C Glasgow 174/200; C: J Phillis 172/200. Saturday 7th February Coaching Day Full day session by the State Coaching Team Kiwi, Daryl & Bill am Start A must for novice shooters & beginners. Includes lunch, morning & afternoon tea. Bookings essential as numbers are limited Call Debbie Sunday 8th February Unpaid Bills Day NORTHERN TERRITORY Save the Date Northern Territory Clay Target Association Inc COMBINED STATE CARNIVAL SKEET AND D.T.L am Start - All Continental Program 4 Events plus Overall Highgun for the day Over $3000 worth of prizes! (President: Terry Morony ) Sunday 15th February Skeet 150 Targets Four Graded Events am Start (Skeet Captain: Kent Mansfi eld ) Club: 81 Gross Rd Woongoolba - Ph. 07) The Committee reserves the right to alter advertised programs FRIDAY 5TH JUNE TO MONDAY 8TH JUNE Alice Springs Clay Target Club Please refer to March CTSN for full program Enquiries and Camping: Marlene mmformwork@bigpond.com 32 AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET SHOOTING NEWS FEBRUARY 2015

35 ANNUAL THREE DAY TRAP CARNIVAL 6 th, 7 th, 8 th March 2015 Friday 6 th March Practice - midday till 3.00 p.m p.m. NOMINATIONS Event 1 Medley Classic - 25 Target DB, 25 Target Points Cash proportionate to number in each grade This event is NOT included in High Guns $29 Levy $ 1 $30 Friday Night Saturday and Sunday FREE *** BARBEQUE MEAL BREAKFAST, SMOKOS AND LUNCH AVAILABLE Saturday, 7 th March a.m. Start NOMINATIONS Event 2 25 Target Pointscore Eye-Opener $14 Graded Cash Divide Event 3 25 Target Maranoa Single Barrel Championship 15m $14 OA, AA, A, B, C 1 st and 2 nd each grade Event 4 25 Target Maranoa Double Barrel Handicap $23 1 st to 5 th places Qld Challenge Shield shot in conjunction Event 5 50 Target Maranoa Double Barrel Championship - 15m $28 OA, AA, A, B, C - 1 st and 2 nd each grade Levy $ 1 Event 5 - DB Shoot Off will continue until dark. This will be followed by up to 100 Targets under lights (white targets). Then to be concluded at 7.00 a.m. on Sunday morning, if necessary. Saturday Night EVENING MEAL ***** BIGGEST T BONES IN THE WEST Novelty Side by Side Event under lights $20 nominations - 20 T D/B from 18 yards 1 st to 5 th Sunday, 8 th March - 8 a.m. Start Event 6 25 Target Maranoa Points Championship 15m. $14 OA, AA, A, B, C 1 st and 2 nd each grade Kilima Shield shot in conjunction Event 7 50 Target Maranoa Continental Championship 15m $28 OA, AA, A, B, C - 1 st and 2 nd each grade Event 8 15 Pair Maranoa Double Rise Championship - 15m $17 OA, AA, A, B, C 1 st and 2 nd each grade Levy $ 1 TOTAL (Two Days) $140 Saturday and Sunday C and B Grade Juniors - FREE Juniors & Partners of participating shooters $ (if shooting whole program) Overall, AA, A, B, C Graded High Guns on Events 2 to 8 Junior, Ladies and Veteran High Guns on Events 2 to 8 Hot showers and camping available. Limited powered sites available bookings essential - $20 per night. Powered sites not booked until payment received please contact Secretary on Pres: Robert Nugent Sec: Veronika Forsythe (The committee reserves the right to alter the program if necessary)

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37 GUYRA GUN CLUB INC FEBRUARY OPEN AND NORTHERN ZONE CARNIVAL Saturday 28 th February & Sunday 1 st March 2015 SATURDAY 8.30AM START EVENT 1 20pr Northern Zone Double Rise Overall 1st and 2nd in each grade EVENT 2 25tgt Hiscox/Northern Zone Handicap Sponsored by the Hiscox Family Overall 1st and 2nd in each grade EVENT 3 50tgt Supertrap/Northern Zone Double Barrel Sponsored by GRAMARC Overall 1st and 2nd in each grade Sunday breakfast available from 7.30am EVENT 4 EVENT 5 SUNDAY 9.00AM START 50tgt Northern Zone Single Barrel Overall 1st and 2nd in each grade 50tgt Northern Zone Points Score Overall 1st and 2nd in each grade Overall, AA, A, B, C High Guns Ladies, Juniors, Veterans High Guns CPC English Targets TOTAL NOMINATIONS Full $180, Reduced $165 For more information contact: President Jeff Richardson mob Secretary Ben Rumbel mob Full canteen and camping facilities available on the ground The committee reserves the right to change the program without notice

38 Albury Wodonga 30/11/2014 Hot & sunny (48): 100T Sporting Clays OA & AA: A Towns 99/110, A Shale 89/100; A: M Elmes 97/110, R Palmer 87/100; B: C Palmer 82/100, T Adams 76/100; C: J Baker 77/110, B Mason 74/110. Bathurst 07/12/2014 Fine (35): 25T PS AA: C Bonano 74/75, R Wood 73/75; A: J Lewis 73/75, J Hill 70/75, P Rosconi 70/75; B: J White 69/75, B Alston 63/75; C: N Donnelly 67/75, R Newton 63/75; 25T SB AA: D Player 24/25, G Evans 23/25; A: L Arnold 22/25, P Rosconi 21/25, W Jones 21/25; B: R Alexander 22/25, K Elias 20/25, R Alston 20/25; C: I Cunningham 19/25, H Wood 15/25; 25T DB AA: W Wood 25/25, G Evans 25/25, J Caltibiano 24/25; A: M Harber 25/25, D Newton 25/25, W Jones 24/25, J Morgan 24/25; B: T Dolbell 24/25, J Wright 23/25, P Cregan 23/25; C: C Walker 20/25, J Kennedy 19/25; 25T HC: 1st D Hunter 25/25, 2nd D Player 25/25, 3rd R Newton 24/25, 4th J White 24/25, 5th D Newton 24/25; OA HG: R Wood 143/150. Bega 07/12/2014 Fine, Humid (37): 25T MXD UP DIFF METERAGES AA: C Rowland 29/30, R Welch 28/30; A: K Hurt 23/25, S McIntyre 22/25; B: C Field 24/26, J Walker 23/26; C: M Diss 21/25, P Green 18/25; 25T CONT 18M AA: P Craig 29/30, A Niesar 28/30; A: J Siede 25/26, R Kearns 24/26; B: C Field 30/32, D Blewitt 29/32; C: M Diss 18/27, P Greeen 17/27; 15PR D/R MXD METERAGES AA: C Smith 29/30, L Cuzner 27/30; A: K Hurt 29/30, R Kearns 24/30; B: B Smith 23/30, J Walker 23/32; C: M Diss 21/30, G Adamopoulos 20/30; HG: C Smith 74/80; FIMAC HC SERIES OA: A Niesar; MOST IMPROVED CLUB SHOOTER 2014: G Toyne; 2014 CLUB CHAMPION: A Niesar; INVITATIONAL HG 2014: P Body 59/60. Boorowa 22/11/2014 Fine & Hot (36): 25T HC: WD Warren Memorial: 1st Ben Murphy 77/77, 2nd M Smith 76/77, 3rd R Murphy 43/44; 50T Claystone DB CS OA: C Wood; AA: M Corkhill, D Caccioppoli; A: B Murphy, R Schiller; B: M Smith, B Churchill; C: K Michic, Z Petrowski; 25T PS CD AA: M Corkhill 75/75, S Schiller 75/75; A: B Murphy 74/75, R Waldon 73/75; B: M Smith 73/75, A Smith 60/75; K Thistleton 68/75; C: Z Petrowski 67/75; OA HG: M Corkhill 149/150; LAD: M Crane; VET: R Schiller; JNR: Z Petrowski. Cecil Park 08 & 09/11/2014 Great Weather (65): 50T SKT OA: M Corbett 83/83; AA: L Rodden 82/83, A Lucchitti 90/91; A: P Kouroupis 56/58, A Annecchini 52/55; B: D Lagden 57/59, A Buhagiar 56/59; C: L Galea 48/50, D Badewitz 47/50; 50T HC: 1st H Buhagiar, 2nd L Galea, 3rd S De Freitas, 4th D Lagden, 5th J Tan; 50T Ross Dawson Memorial CS OA: A Lucchitti 100/100; AA: A Hickman 98/100, M Corbett 65/66; A: S Bennett 98/100, M Maloney 60/61; B: R Wade 49/50, J Pethybridge 48/50; C: N Badewitz 48/50, D Durrant 55/61; 50T Seb Cavallaro Memorial CS OA: J Sheather 58/58; AA: P Johnston NEW SOUTH WALES 56/57, L Rodden 57/58; A: P Kouroupis 54/55, R Nicholson 50/51; B: R Wade 59/60, J Cunningham 58/60; C: S De Freitas 49/50, D Parsons 46/50; OA HG: M Corbett 215/218; AA: P Johnston 212/216; A: Paul Kouroupis 195/200; B: J Cunningham 190/200; C: H Buhagiar 183/200; LAD: S Bennett 194/200. Cecil Park 6/12/2014 Fine (28): 25T PS, 25T CONT, 25T Pr D/R OA: S De Freitas 141/150; AA: L Galea 140/150, P Papps 127/150, P Simmons 118/150; A: G Galea 133/150, J Camilleri 132/150, V Sirtlan 128/150; B: P Strickland 126/150, P Micallef 123/150, B El Kadi 123/150; C: A Blunschi 124/150, M Goff 111/150, S Bartolo 105/150. Cooma 22/11/2014 Fine, windy (15): 50T SKT OA: M Corbett 50/50; A: G Petruska 47/50; B: D Blewitt 44/50, B Deacon 42/50; C: S McIntyre 45/50, C Brownlie 44/50; 25Pr SKT Dbls OA: M Corbett 45/50; A: G Petruska 44/50; B: B Deacon 42/50, D Blewitt 41/50; C: N Badewitz 40/50, D Badewitz 38/50. Corowa 23/11/2014 Hot & Windy (30): 10T DB CONT E/O: R Wojtowyez, P Wojtowyez, B Foster, P Collicoat, B Bockman, R Wilson, C Palmer, R Palmer, C Wemyss, D Saunders, L Wojtowyez, J Wojcik, B Henshall, D Hunt; 100T MXD OA & AA: D Hunt 149/150, R Wilson 177/180, J Wojcik 175/180; A: C Figgins 144/150, J Baker 190/200, P Woods 188/200; B: H Stolpe 139/150, S Carey 138/150, C Palmer 137/150; C: B Foster 126/150, M Carey 120/150; OA HG: D Hunt 159/160; VET HG: H Stolpe 148/160; JNR HG: C Palmer 147/160. Cowra 06/12/2014 Stormy, sunny, pelting rain!! (34): 25T Gr DB CD off 16m: AA: P Kenyon, G Evans 25/25, J Finn, C Bonanno, A Drogemuller 24/25; A: R Johnstone, S Gittoes, J Arnold, W Jones 24/25; B: D Geddes 25/25, E Fryer 22/25, P Ellis 16/25; C: E Bevan 20/25, C Kazolis 19/25, S Sullivan, J Colgan 18/25; 20T DB Christmas Gift: L Kenyon 24/24, P Kenyon 23/24, P Sullivan 22/23, R Johnstone 21/22, J Finn 20/21; Jackpot 25T Novelty HC: P Sullivan 25/25, L Simpson 29/30, P Kenyon 28/30; Birdies Boys Perpetual Trophy 30T Novelty: P Kenyon 50/50, L Kenyon 51/52, J Finn 50/52, D Player 49/52, G Kazolis 48/50; Woodstock Shield 2014: P Mould 182, J Finn 175, G Sinclair 173; OA HG: P Kenyon 119/120. Glen Innes 06/12/2014 Rain, then fine and warm (37): Don & Frances Hall: J Reid; Hollis Trophies AA: G Baxter; A: R Larkings; B: N Grennan; C: M Grennan; 30T Medley AA: D Conduit 67/70, G Jacobsen 66/70, G Baxter 54/60; A: G Burey 49/50, R Reeves 58/60, I Burey 57/60; B: G Brunsdon 46/50, W Cameron 51/60, D Robertson-Cuninghame 49/60; C: M Grennan 50/60, N Smith 46/60, B Green 39/50; 22T Walk Up Walk Back AA: J Lisle 22/22, D Edmonds 26/27, J Reid 25/27; A: I Burey 26/28, R Kiehne 26/29, R Reeves 25/29; B: N Grennan 22/24, W Cameron 21/24, G Brunsdon 20/24; C: B Green 17/23, M Grennan 16/23, Z Smart 15/22; 20T Crazy Pts AA: J Lisle 62/100, G Jacobsen 59/100, D Edmonds 56/100; FEBRUARY 2015 AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET NEWS 33

39 NSWCTA Riverina Zone FEBRUARY 2015 Club Shoot Dates FRIDAY 30TH JANUARY 8.00pm RIVERINA ZONE MEETING NATIONAL GROUND CLUB HOUSE SATURDAY 31ST JANUARY Wagga Gun Club 9.30am 2 Day Golden Crow Shoot 30 Tgt DB C Ship 30 Tgt SB C Ship 30 Tgt H Cap SUNDAY 1ST FEBRUARY Wagga Gun Club 9.30am The Golden Crow Event 100Tgt Pts High Gun over the 2 days Griffith Gun Club 12.30pm 10 Tgt DB CD 30 Tgt Pts 30 Tgt SB 30 Tgt H Cap SATURDAY 7TH FEBRUARY Finley Gun Club 1.00pm 10 Tgt DB 25 Tgt DB 25 Tgt Pts 15 Tgt H Cap SUNDAY 8TH FEBRUARY Albury Wodonga CTC 10.00am 50 Tgt Skeet CD 11.00am DTL 10 Tgt Cont 25 Tgt Cont C Ship 25 Tgt H Cap 30 Tgt DB C Ship Tumut CTC 11.00am 50 Tgt Pts CD 50 Tgt DB C Ship 25 Tgt DB H Cap, plus High Gun SATURDAY 14TH JANUARY Coleambally CTC 12.30pm 15 Pr DR 30 Tgt Pts 30 Tgt DB C Ship SUNDAY 15TH FEBRUARY Deniliquin CTC 12.00pm 15 Tgt Pts 40 Tgt Pts C Ship 40 Tgt DB C Ship 10 Tgt Club H Cap plus High Gun SATURDAY 21ST FEBRUARY Griffith Gun Club 12.30pm 75 Tgt Skeet 25 Tgt Sporng Clays Wagga Gun Club 11.00am 100 Tgt 5 Stand Sporng Clays SUNDAY 22ND FEBRUARY Corowa CTC 11.00am 50 Tgt SB C Ship 50 Tgt DB C Ship Hay Gun Club 12.00pm 11.00am Pracce then 15 PR DR 30 Tgt DB H Cap Junee CTC 12.00pm 50 Tgt DB Grd CD 50 Tgt Pts C Ship SATURDAY 28TH FEBRUARY Downside CTC 12.30pm Cliff Post Memorial Shoot 50 Tgt DB 25 Tgt SB C Ship 50 Tgt Pts C Ship Sash A: R LArkings 67/100, I Burey 58/100, P Wright 56/100; B: A Yannuccelli 58/100, J Ponton 51/100, W Cameron 49/100; C: M Grennan 54/100, Z Smart 46/100, B Green 45/100; 10Pr D/D: 1st D Edmonds & M Grennan, 2nd G Jacobsen & Z Smart, 3rd J Reid & E Petti; OA HG: R LArkings 132/172; AA: J Lisle 130/172; A: I Burey 126/172; B: A Yannuccelli 113/172; C: M Grennan 111/172; JNR: Z Smart 85/172; LAD: E Pettit 85/172; VET: G Jacobsen 127/172. Goulburn 09/11/2014 Sunny and calm (113): 30T DB OA: M Patmore 127/127; AA: P Mundy 127/127, L Cuzner 111/111; A: H Hennerson 97/97, A Nohra 84/83; B: R Perry 58/59, B Churchill 36/37; C: M Smith 83/84, R McColl 48/49; 30T SB OA: B Skinner 70/70; AA: M Patmore 54/55, D Jones 51/52; A: J Mooney 46/46, A Nohra 37/38; B: C Steinmore 42/43, B Coutts 41/42; C: J Varoutsos 29/30, M Smith 28/30; 30T PS OA: C Mathews 225/225; AA: N Xenos 162/165, C Mooney 174/177; A: P Philpot 90/90, T Axiak 92/93; B: J Zenna 156/159, A Dolbel 116/117; C: C Former 88/90, D Perry 87/90; HG OA: M Patmore 150/150; AA: D Power 149/150; A: A Azzapardi 148/150; B: C Steinmore 147/150; C: J Varoutsos 144/150; JNR OA: C Matthews; JNR AA: C Mooney 147/150; JNR A: A Clay137/150; JNR B: W Mooney Junior139/150; C: C Former 143/150; LAD: T Skinner 146/150; VET: R Diotrowski 149/150. Grafton 09/11/2014 Fine (45): 25T PS Peter McGuire Memorial Trophy OA: J Reid 141/141; AA: T Henshall 138/141, D Webb 89/90; A: J Russell 75/78, B Dray 74/78; B: Mick Wilkins 74/75, G Lynam 86/90; C: P Jackson 71/75, D Field 76/81; 30T Jacaranda Mixed Classic (10T DB, 10T SB, 10T PS) OA: B Henshall 150/150; AA: J Reid 149/150, J Lisle 124/125; A: R Spagnolo 50/50, B Fletcher 96/100; C: G Lynam 73/75, Megan Wilkins 67/75; C: J Wiblen 47/50, K Aitken 46/50; 50T Jacaranda DB CS OA: T Ryder 147/147; AA: B Henshall 77/78, J Lisle 59/60; A: B Dray 50/50, J Edmonds 49/50; B: Mick Wilkins 52/53, Maurice Short 51/53; C: J Wiblen 47/50, D Field 48/53; HG: JNR: B Watt 171/175; LAD: C Watt 168/175; VET: G Jacobsen 171/175; OA: J Reid 175/175. Griffith 07/12/2014 Warm & sunny (45): XMAS SHOOT: 50T SKT A: M Bosenboom; B: G McMillan; C: S Rinaldo; 30T HC AA: 1st W Brain, 2nd G Evans, 3rs B McAllister; A: 1st L Irvin, 2nd D Brain, 3rd A Paonne; B: 1st T Adams, 2nd L Brissenden, 3rd S Rinaldo; C: 1st S Wade, 2nd L Parrisoto, 3rd F Monteleone; OA: A Guglielmino; 30T PS AA: A Evans, A Guglielmino, G Eveans; A: P Ledwidge, T Stocketon, A Paonne; B: L Brissenden, T Adams, B Guslielmino; C: F Monteleone, L Parisotto, S Zanotto; PA: S Lauiano; 30T Crazt Pts AA: G Evans, S Schmetzer; A: S Papadiero, A Paonne; B: T Adams, L Brissenden; C: A Lucchese, S Wade; OA: A Guglielmino. Guyra 29/11/2014 Poor (31): 25T HC Club Trophy: 1st J Richardson 24/25, 2nd J Lisle 37/41, 3rd G Armour 38/41; 25T CONT SB CS OA: J Lisle 24/25; AA: M Colley 24/25; A: R Reeves 21/25; B: G Brunsdon 20/25; C: D Field 23/25; 25T PS AA: B Henshall 75/75; A: B Campion 63/75, R Larkings 63/75; B: G Brunsdon 58/75, J Smith 58/75; C: A Hone 71/75; 25T DB AA: J Richardson, J Reid, D Edmonds 34 AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET SHOOTING NEWS FEBRUARY 2015

40 C O N D O B O L I N C L A Y T A R G E T C L U B I N C Condo Classic Championship Starts 9.00am sharp Event 1: 5 Target D/B Eyeopener C/D Event 2: 50 Target Frank Cooney & Son D/B Championship Event 3: 25 Target Canobolas Holden S/B Championship Event 4: 25 Target Pointscore Championship Event 5: 15 Pair Double Rise Championship Event 5: 15 Pair Double Rise Championship FREE Breakfast Sunday 8am to 10am March S M T W T F S S M T W T F S Target D/B Eye Opener 50 Target D/B Frank Cooney & Son 25 Target S/B Condo Royal Hotel 25 Target Points Score Remington shot shells 15 Pair Double Rise Richard Worner Events 2-5 Overall - sash & cash / shells 1st AA, A, B, C - sash & cash / shells 2nd AA, A, B, C - cash / shells OVER $5000 IN PRIZES $7000 in Total Nominations: $110 Reduced nominations for V/L & Juniors Overall High Gun Graded High Gun Junior High Gun Veteran High Gun Ladies High Gun CARTRIDGES, FOOD AND REFRESHMENTS ON GROUNDS, ACCOMODATION AVAILABLE The committee reserves the right to alter the program. Juniors / Ladies / Vet - minimum of three to apply. President: David Cooney Ph: Treasurer: Garry Venables Ph: AH FEBRUARY 2015 AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET NEWS 35

41 Glen Innes Clay Target Club SAPPHIRE OPEN SHOOT 7 th & 8 th February 2015 Friday 6 th - 3 pm: Practice Saturday 7 th - 9 am Start EVENT 1: 25T Graded Cash Divide D/B $ 17 EVENT 2: 50T Clay Targets Australia Medley Championship $ 32 (D/B& S/B) O/All Sash & Trophy, 1 st 2 nd & 3 rd in each grade EVENT 3: 50T Sapphire City Firearms D/B Championship $ 32 O/All Sash & Trophy, 1 st 2 nd & 3 rd in each grade Sunday 8 th - 9 am Start EVENT 4: 25T Graded Cash Divide D/B $ 17 EVENT 5: 50T Glen Innes Veterinary Hospital D/B Sapphire Event $ 32 O/All Sash & Trophy, 1 st 2 nd & 3 rd in each grade EVENT 6: 25T TSG Point Score Championship $ 20 O/All Sash & Trophy, 1 st 2 nd & 3 rd in each grade HIGH GUNS: Sash & Trophy Overall, AA, A, B, C, Veterans, Ladies & Juniors $600 Dollars for anyone shooting the program (Split if more than one) Sponsored by Yahna Angus Stud ($500) & Glen Innes & District Services Club ($100) 225 Fluro Targets Nominations are $150 Ladies & Juniors 60% noms SPONSORS: Mactaggart family Overall Glen Innes & District Services Club Glen Innes Veterinary Hospital Sapphire City Firearms Attenborough Fertilizers Clay Targets Australia Notley Wool Store Ridgeline / GB NAP Firearms Yahna Angus Stud Glen Haven Motor Inn Elders Chris Kent A.A. McLeod Leading Appliances GB TSG(The Shop in Glen) Nitecore Torches PLEASE NOTE: 2014 Monthly High Gun winners to Shoot-off for Overall Mactaggart Family Gold Spoon after Event 3 on Saturday. Macansh Tin Tray on Event 6 Accommodation: Glen Haven Motor Inn - Phone: Rooms have air conditioning and free Wi-Fi Camping Permitted on grounds Hot Showers Lunch available both days Club location 12km south of Glen Innes on New England Hwy (Committee reserves the right to alter or modify the program) PRESIDENT: Ralph Larkings AH See us on Facebook and at 36 AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET SHOOTING NEWS FEBRUARY 2015

42 ORANGE CLAY TARGET CLUB Golden Cartridge 2 Day Shoot FEBRUARY 2015 AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET NEWS 37

43 25/25; A: R Reeves 24/25; B: J Smith, G Brunsdon 20/25; C: A Hone 21/25; HG: J Richardson 144/150. Junee 23/11/2014 Hot & windy (29): 25T DB Grd CD AA: J Maxwell, C Ceely, B Ceely 25/25; A: G Burton 24/25; T Post, M Reed 23/25; B: S Metzler, L O Dowd 23/25; C: R Schubach 23/25, B Lonergan 22/25 ; 50T PS Xmas CS OA: P Green 148/150; AA: B Ceely 197/201; A: M Reed 143/150; B: L O Dowd 138/150; c: S Oakman 130/150; VET: D Geddes 127/150; JNR: J O Dowd 120/150; 25T SB Grd CD AA: P Green, D Caccioppoli, D Power, R Wright 22/25; A: M reed 23/25, T Post, G Burton, R Moore, P Whitlock 21/25; B: D Geddes, S Metzler 19/25; C: B Lonergan 19/25; HG: P Green 194/200; Annual HG:P K Longmore. Majura Park 19/11/2014 Not too bad (36): 15PR DR Twilight CS OA: B Skinner 30/30; AA: A Christou 68/70, M Patmore 67/70; A: A Clay 29/30, T Shorrock 24/30; B: M Maurice 30/40, S MacDonald 28/40; C: A Tutalo 23/30, N Betts 33/50; 20PR DD: 1st F Roberts and A Scott 27/27, 2nd B Skinner and T Skinner 26/27, 3rd P Tse and G Walker 25/26. Majura Park 26/11/2014 Fine turning to cold and windy after dark (35): 30T PS Twilight CS OA: F Roberts 129/129; AA: M Patmore 149/150, J Smith 148/150; A: G Kazolis 87/90, M Green 86/90; B: S Green 86/90, P Merrall 83/90; C: C Kazaloff 76/90, N Betts 68/90; 25T SB OA: A Christou 25/25; AA: D Power 73/74; A: G Kazolis 22/25; B: N Gleeson 22/25; C: N Betts 16/25; 2014 Majura Park Twilight Series OA: M Patmore 179/180; AA: A Christou 173/180, D Power 170/180; A: A Clay 172/180, G Kazolis 163/180; B: S Mac- Donald 151/180, S Green 139/180; C: T Shorrock 78/180, A Tutalo 76/180. Majura Park 03/12/2014 (20): Final Round Ch/Ch results: 1st B Skinner 125/125, 2nd I McKenzie 123/125, 3rd T Skinner 122/125, tied A Christou/D Power 121/125, tied J Wilson/A Scott 115/125, tied P Callander/S Askie 114/125, 10th Nick Gleeson 109/125; Round 12 Ch/Ch grd results OA: B Skinner 125/125; AA: I McKenzie 123/125, T Skinner 122/125; A: A Clay 119/125, G Kazolis 112/125; B: J Wilson 115/125; B: M Bartlett 112/125; C: A Tutalo 109/125, C Kazolis 83/125. Majura Park 07/12/2014 Fantastic compared to yesterdays!! (51): 50T PS Club CS OA: D Crane 167/168; AA: A Christou 217/219, F Petriella 216/219; A: A Clay 159/165, S Keys 156/165; B: R Perry 165/168, W Mooney 146/150; C: A Tutalo 133/150, W Morsch 120/150; FIVE STAND 50T DECEMBER COMPETITION OA: P Hutchins 44/50; AA: M Webster 43/50, M Wazir 42/50; A: W Wazir 43/50, Harrison 38/50; B: T Hudson 42/50, J Irvine 39/50; C: D Whiteman 42/60, Louise H 41/60. Majura Park 10/12/2014 Not for the faint hearted (35): 25T UNI- VERSAL TRAP OA: M Patmore 25/25, A Christou, A Scott 22/25; A: A Vaccaro 22/25, J Mooney 21/26; B: S Askie 22/25, D Stramarcos 17/25; C: C Kazolis 18/27, J Ewart 17/27; 30T DB CONT OA: C Mooney 30/30; AA: A Clay, D Power 29/30; A: J Mooney 29/30; B: S MacDonald 28/30; C: A Tutalo 28/30. Marconi 14/11/2014 Cool Night (24): 50T PS Nite Vision CS AA: S Georgi 127/150, H Guerriero TAMWORTH CLAY TARGET CLUB 37th ANNUAL & NORTHERN ZONE SKEET CARNIVAL Friday Saturday Sunday 13th 14th 15th March 2015 See March CTSN for full details. PRE-NOMINATIONS CLOSE FRIDAY 27TH FEBRUARY 2015 See pre-nomination form in this CTSN Friday 13th March 11-30AM Practice Events 1 & 2 50T 20 gauge + 25Pr Doubles Championships (Not in High Gun) Saturday 14th March 9AM Events 3 & 4 50T Championship + 50T Handicap Sunday 15th March 8-30AM Events 5 & 6 2 X 50T Championships SKEET SECRETARY: LACH CAMERON lgcameron@optusnet.com.au PRESIDENT: STEWART BOWDEN SECRETARY: CHERIE HUNTER AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET SHOOTING NEWS FEBRUARY /150; A: C Andrew 130/150, A Azzopardi 123/150; B: Fawzi 136/150, J Moutopoulos 103/150; C: Y Lopes 74/150. Marconi 16/11/2014 Fine (23): 25T PS 25T SB AA: Ziad A 93/100; A: J Catterall 92/100; B: R Violi 86/100; C: P Anderson 85/100; 50T DB AA: 1st & 2nd split H Guerriero & J Adamopoulos 49/50; A: J Catterall 49/50, T Axiak 46/50; B: Angelo 43/50, C Briotelis 42/50; C: R McColl 44/50, P Anderson 42/50; HG: J Catterall 141/150. Moulamein 23/11/2014 Fine & wind (20): 30T PS CS OA & AA: W Upton, R Peatling; A: C Gorey, L Cominsoli; B: N Woodhouse, G Baddeley, S Camensoli; LAD: C Comensoli; JNR: L Eade; VET: G Young; 25T HC: 1st W Upton, 2nd G Young, 3rd N Woodhouse; BM: R Peatling; 50T DB CS OA & AA: R Peatling, T Dehne; A: L Comersoli, C Gorey; B: N Woodhouse; C: G Baddeley, S Camensoli; LAD: C Comarsoli; JNR: L Eade; VET: W Upton, LAD: C Camensoli; VET: G Young; OA HG: G Young; 2014 HG Presidents & Secretaries Sash & Trophy: M Vistarini. New South Wales 22/11/ T 9th Annual Gold Sovereign SxS CS OA: F Searles 94; OA NSWGC: A Shacklock 86; AA: P Boland 91, A Garvis 88, A Shacklock 86; A: C Eleftheriou 84, J Newton 82, B Cummings 79; B: L King 89, D Coaker 86, H McMaster 82; C: A Kentwell 86, G Lidgard 75, M King 73; Hammergun 50T Sporting: H McMaster 38; Hammergun 25T DB: C Strike 22; Hammergun 25T CONT: D Robinson 18; Best Restored Gun: H McMaster; Best Unrestored Gun: D Coaker. New South Wales 26/11/ T Nite Owl DTL Trap Competition Final OA: G Coleman 59, N Xenos 59; AA: T Arvanitakis 59; A: T Czinker 56; B: A Michel 56; C: D Alexander 54; Nite Owl Finasl OA: J Hirsch 24, A Shacklock 22; AA: C Dinnell 18; A: C Eleftheriou 16; B: R Baker 14; C: D Alexander 18. New South Wales 29/11/ T NSWGC Novelty Sporting Inc Yorkshire Final OA: S Newcombe 91+12; Club Champion: M Scoggins 90; AA: F Searles 91, A Garvie 90, F Searles 91; ba Garvie 90, F Araco 90; A: D Jessop 87, J Doherty 84, D Rose 80+9; B: R Elton 90, G Roth 83, C Kurtz 82; C: K Fardoulis 75, D Thomson 73, B Thomson 73; VET: M Scoggins 90, R Clifton 84+11, J Holt 84+9; JNR: J Roth 91. New South Wales 06/120/ T Open Christmas SKT OA: W Petersen 99; AA: D Taylor 97+4, P Kouroupis 97+3, P Vella 95; A: N Malouf 97, A Buhagiar 96+12, B Bithell 96+11; B: J Bromfield 93, S White 91, C Harris 89; C: K Bowen 91, S Somervielle 90, N Williams 87. New South Wales 10/12/2014 OK: Charles Hlavaty HC SKT Competition: G Hall. New South Wales 10/12/ T Xmas Trap 25T PS, 25T DB AA: T Lionatos 92, C Dinnell 89, P Shepard 87; A: T Czinker 96, J Czinker 92, C Eleftheriou 87; B: S Roberts 92, A Bellato 82, J Wilcher 73; C: B Laurenson 86, G Brush 73, D Alexander 68. Newcastle Lake Macquarie 06/12/2014 Fine & sunny (85): 2014 Christmas Shoot: 75T DTL AA: C Diaz 124/125, D McPhie 122/125, K Raymond 122/125; A: P Jackson 119/125, B Smith 142/150, M Meredith & J Hancock 141/150; B: R Williams 119/125, R Warran 138/150, A Saville 135/150; C: P Christie 104/125, P Mackenzie 93/125, L Salvestro 82/125; 75T ISSF Trap: 1st: B Suprain 52/75, 2nd: J Turner 45/75; 75T Novelty Field AA: C Dargan 71/75, F Searles 65/75, A Garvie & S Sweeny 64/75; A: J Puller 66/75, D Lewis 63/75, L Adams 61/75; B: G Conn 62/75, G Goodwin 64/83, T Donelly 63/83; C: J Saville 63/75, R Blackadder 60/75, G Maytom 57/75. Orange 23/11/2014 Hot & sunny with wind (40): 25T PS CD AA: L Bevan 75/75, J Caltabiano 75/75; A: J Lewis 72/75, T Shorrock 71/75; B: O Rogers 74/75, K Elias 71/75; C: J Colgan 65/75, J Hunter 60/75; 25T HC: 1st F Roberts 34/34, 2nd P Taylor 33/34, 3rd J Caltabiano 30/31; 40T MXD AA: F Roberts 60/60, G Jones 58/60, W Sharp 58/60, G Evans 58/60; A: L Arnold 86/95, G Betts 84/95; B: B Alston 55/60, K Elias 53/60; C: J Colgan 84/95, N Donnelly 78/95; 15 Pr D/R AA: A Jines 29/30, G Evans 28/30; A: J Lewis 27/30, J Sciuto 26/30; B: B Alston 24/30, O Rogers 20/30; C: J Colgan 18/30, J Kennedy-Gibbs 17/30; OA HG: F Roberts. Pooncarie 06/12/2014 Fine, sunny (71): 10T DB: B Follett, R Walsh, J Stone, P Lucas, W Johnstone, T Shaddock, T Box, E Yetman, M Barnes, N Watts, J Finis, J Caristo, C Scheele, P Barnes, F Dimasi, J Caskey, J Cullinan, D Barker, P Brister 10/10; 20T SB AA: M Scherger 19/20, D Mills 20/22, J Borg19/22; A: J Absalom 19/20, N Watts 20/22, J Finis 19/22; B: J Mills 17/20, T Fraser 16/20, T Gebhart 17/22; C: D Brown 16/21, T Mills 15/21, M Box 14/21; 50T DB ANNIVERSAY CS OA: R Walsh 69/69; AA: D Mills 76/77, R Malic 60/61; A: C Schelle 50/50, J Finis 49/50; B: P Garraway 46/50, C Barnes 45/50; C: C Bysouth 48/50, M Box 47/50; VET: J Finis 49/50; JNR: T Shaddock 49/50; LAD: M Barnes 47/50; TARCOOLA SHIELD: 229/250 L Finis, P Finis, Jim Finis, Joe Finis, R Harris; 20T CONT AA: D Mills, T Shaddock; A: C Cullinan, B Drew; B: D Yetman 20/20, S Barnes; C: B Smith 20/20, N Smith; HG OA: D Mills 96/100; AA: T Shaddock 94/100; A: J Finis 96/100; B: P Garraway 86/100; C: B Smith 87/100; VET: Jim Finis 91/100; JNR: J Cullinan 92/100; LAD: M Barnes 88/100. Port Macquarie 02/11/2014 Fine and windy (25): Bob Wearne Memorial: 50T DB, 50T PS, 25T CONT DB OA: B McKinnon 213/225; AA: P Brenton 212/225, K Miller 210/225, H Mac- Innes 209/225; A: G Pascoe 195/225, B Fletcher 192/225, R Spagnolo 191/225; B: P Leicht 203/225, M Wilkins 198/225, V McGuire 196/225; C: K Aitken 177/225, A Mumford 165/225, R Southey 156/225; LAD HG: L Langer 190/225; VET HG: J Lisle 201/225. Sydney 21/11/2014 Warm Night (21): 50T Night Owl CONT SB FINAL Double Points AA: S Georgi, C Plessas 44/50; A: C Matos 42/50, G Hapeshi 41/50; B: F Ibrahim 40/50, T Mihas 36/50; C: Peter P., S Barros 29/50; HG: C Plessas 102/110; Night Owl Winners: 1st. G Hapeshi 24/30, 2nd. F Ibrahim 20/30, 3rd. Peter P., H Guerriero Split 19/30. Sydney 23/11/2014 Stinker (18): 25T PS/25T SB AA: G Kable 100/100; A: J Catterall 95/100; B: N Petrone 90/100; 50T DB AA: G Kable 50/50; A: L Scott 49/50; B: N Petrone 50/50; C: J May 45/50. Tamworth 06 & 07/09/20 Sunny & cool (84): 25T PS OA: G Harvey 75/75; AA: J Reid 85/87, D McPhee 84/87; A: J Russell 80/81, S Sainsbury

44 # Pre-nominating shooters will pre-squadded. Shooters wishing to nominate in the same squad must send ALL NOMINATIONS AND PAYMENTS IN THE SAME ENVELOPE. At least one nomination must show the names of all shooters wishing to shoot together. # Shooters paying reduced nominations are eligible for overall, grade or section trophies # High Gun winners are eligible for only one High Gun. L-J-V Open Friday 13 th March 11-30AM Pre-nom Pre-nom 1 50 target 20 Gauge Championship Not in High Gun $30 $ pair Skeet Doubles Championship Not in High Gun $30 $30 Saturday 14 th March 9AM 3 50 Target Championship $30 $ Target Handicap $35 $40 Sunday 15 th March 8-30AM 5 50 Target Championship $30 $ Target Championship $30 $35 Plus optional O/A (Off the gun) $5 per events 1 to 5 = $25 $185 $205 $5 per event additional nominations for nominations received at the carnival. FEBRUARY 2015 AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET NEWS 39

45 WAGGA GUN CLUB INC. 15 TH VETERANS GAMES 2015 Tuesday 3 rd Saturday 7 th March 2015 Tuesday 3 rd Saturday 7 th March 2015 Office Office Use Use Only Shooter No: N0: Surname: First Name: Address: Club: State: P/Code: ACTA No: Phone No: Shooters Lic. No.: Mobile No: Expiry Date: ****************** Please YOUR AGE GROUP ****************** The age you are on the first day of competition Camping available on the ground contact ACTA Ph: You can enter 1 or ALL the events VETERANS GAMES EVENTS NOMS 1 TUESDAY MARCH 3 RD 10:00AM SPORTING CLAYS CHAMPIONSHIP 75TGT $ 27 2 WEDNESDAY MARCH 4 TH 10:00AM SKEET CHAMPIONSHIP 75TGT $ THURSDAY MARCH 5 TH 10:00AM DOUBLE BARREL CHAMPIONSHIP 75TGT FRIDAY MARCH 6 TH 10:00AM POINTS SCORE CHAMPIONSHIP 75TGT $ 27 $ 27 5 SATURDAY MARCH 7 TH 10:00AM CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS (D/B, S/B, P/S) 75TGT $ 27 SPORT FEE $ 15 Total amount payable: $ Pre-nomination mail payment to : Cheques/Money Orders made payable to Wagga Gun Club Inc. Competing in all events = $ For information contact Janenne Kidd Ph: jakidd.13@bigpond.com WAGGA GUN CLUB PO Box 5318 WAGGA WAGGA NSW AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET SHOOTING NEWS FEBRUARY 2015

46 79/81; B: J Peters 83/90, N Davis 80/90; C: M McHugh 77/84, B Maxley 74/84; 25T SB OA: A Jones 42/42; AA: B Henshall 41/42, P McDonald 34/35; A: W Bright 26/27, B Crosby 25/27; B: J Peters 23/27, D Roughen 22/28; C: S Lynch 21/25, W Holliday 21/25; 50T DB OA: P McDonald 140/140; AA: D Edmonds 139/140, C Diaz 75/76; A: J Russell 91/91, B Kelly 90/91; B: N Davis 47/50, L Kelly 47/51; C: S Lynch 49/53, W Holliday 48/53; 50T SB COM. NIGHT CS OA: B Henshall 47/50; AA: G Hunter 60/65, L Clark 59/65; A: J Kent 46/50, W Leadham 47/53; B: G Wade 45/50, B Porter 43/52; C: J Sainsbury 40/50, C Hunter 35/50; 30T HC: 1ST. H McCinnes 32/32, 2ND. L Clark 31/32, 3RD. K Pearce 31/33, 4TH. P Baker 36/37, 5TH. C Barton 35/37; 30T CH/CH OA: K Nealon 50/50; AA: M Drain 123/125, J Sleightholme 121/125; A: B Kelly 49/50, R Pople 48/50; B: N Davis 46/50, G Wade 45/50; C: B Lynch 44/50, M McHugh 42/50; 25PR D/R OA: G Hunter 56/60; AA: G Harvey 55/60, P Brenton 54/60; A: P Caldwell 44/50, R Marko 43/50; B: N Davis 42/50, P Wilson 57/60; C: C Leys 39/50, M McMugh 36/50; OA 2 DAY HG OA: G Harvey 267/280; AA: G Hunter 265/280; A: J Russell 258/280; B: N Davis 248/280; C: M McMugh 233/280; LAD HG: S Sainsbury 248/280; JNR HG: N Tanner 249/280; VET HG: J Lisle 257/280. Tamworth 02/11/2014 Hot & sunny (30): 20T DB: J McHugh, T Hunter, J Kelly, C Hunter, J Sleightholme, G Hunter, S Gall, B Henshall, P Holmes 20/20; 20T PS OA: J Sleightholme 72/72; AA: T Henshall 71/72, B Henshall 59/60; A: N Tanner 56/60, J McHugh 55/60; B: G Wade 59/60, J Kelly 60/66; C: M McHugh 55/60, S Evens 51/63; 25T HC: 1ST. S Lynch 42/42, 2ND. S Bowden 41/42, 3RD. M McHugh 24/25; 25 Pr D/R OA: G Hunter 49/50; AA: J Sleightholme 45/50, B Henshall 44/50; A: N Tanner 45/50, C Hunter 40/50; B: R Whitten 35/50, R Whitten 35/50; C: M McHugh 44/50, S Lymch 35/50; OA HG: J Sleightholme, G Hunter 144/150. Taree Wingham 30/11/2014 Hot & Calm (19): 10T DB CONT AA: P Baker, J Lisle, G Carlyon, S Eather, K Miller 10/10; A: R Marko, S Saul, L Langer, G Pascoe 9/10; B: P Ryan, R Squire, D Piper 9/10; C: A Mudford, D Marriott 9/10; 30T DB CONT AA: P Baker, S Eather 30/30; A: G Pascoe, L Langer 29/30, R Marko, S Saul 28/30; B: P Ryan, D Piper 29/30, D Thistleton 28/30; C: A Mudford 28/30, B Pharo 27/30; 30T PS AA: P Baker, K Miller 89/90, S Eather 86/90; A: R Marko 89/90, S Saul 85/90; B: P Ryan 86/90, D Piper 85/90; C: B Pharo 80/90, A Mudford 68/90; 15pr D/R AA: S Eather 27/30, P Baker, G Carlyon 25/30; A: S Saul 27/30, R Marko 24/30; B: D Piper, D Thistleton 25/30, K Hugo 23/30; C: C Crighton, D Marriott 23/30, A Mudford 19/30; HG: P Baker 154/160. Upper Hunter 15/11/2014 Bloody hot (24): 190T Novelty Field OA: J Solomans 98/100; JNR: J Tuckey 60/100; VET: R Christian 86/100; AA: F Searles 91/100, C Kurtz, G Sweeney 88/100; A: G Condran 80/100, S Sweeney 77/100, D Roughan 73/100; B: K Palmer 62/100, F Williamson 60/100; C: L Hickey 45/100, G Tuckey 45/100. Wagga 07/12/2014 Warm and humid (25): 100T MXD OA: G Kidd 155/160; AA: R Yeo 168/174, R Mathers 167/174; A: M Reed 150/160, M Payton 140/150; B: D Carter 150/160, B Fellows 140/160; C: T Salter 137/160, B Knight 89/160; D/D: B Woodhouse, I Furner. West Wyalong 23/11/2014 Hot, hot and really hot (18): 25T DB off 16m: AA: 1st J Rourke, 2nd C Foster; A: 1st G Fairman, 2nd Sir Al; B: 1st G Duncan, 2nd J Anderson; C: 1st The Gun, 2nd J Stafford; 20Pr D/D: 1st L Kirkby & J Rourke, 2nd C McVittie & C Foster; 20T Flush: 1st W Ambrose & N Ambrose, 2nd C Foster & L Kirkby; Still shooting J Anderson & K McVittie; 10T Quail: 1st C Foster, 2nd G Duncan, 3rd L Kirkby; Still Shooting K McVittie & A Hodges; HG & OA: C Foster; AA: L Kirkby, 2nd J Rourke & W Ambrose; A: G Fairman, 2nd Sir Al; Hobart Gun Club 23/11/2014 Fine & Warm (26): 120T Golden Tiger MXD OA: T Browning 176/180; AA: K Barmera 07/12/ T DB Peter Caddy Memorial Shoot OA & AA: A Mattschoss 50/50, R Pash 50/51; A: J Byrnes 49/50, R Robertson 48/50; B: P Brister 58/59, J Pankhurst 57/59; C: N Panagoulias 48/50, Mark Tyson 44/50; Novelty SKT A: H Nunn 16/26, R Robertson 15/26; B: R Maywald 20/25, R Wylie 15/25; C: R Pash 21/25, A Mattschoss 18/25; D/D: 1st R Pash & B Morris, 2nd R Wyles & J Pankhurst, 3rd A Mattschoss & C Nunn; Front to Back AA: R Pash 21/21, E Schmaal 20/21; A: R Robertson 18/20, R Wylie 16/20; B: J Pankhurst 20/20, B O Brien 19/20; C: N Panagoulias 19/20, M Tyson 17/20; HG: R B: 1st G Duncan, 2nd J Anderson; C: The Gun, 2nd S Turner; VET: A Hodges; LAD: N Ambrose; JNR: K McVittie. TASMANIA Booth 175/180; A: J Briggs 154/180; B: P Eddington 153/180; C: M Hewer 146/180. SOUTH AUSTRALIA Pash 90/95; CH/CH 2014 R Maywald 218/225. Bordertown 23/11/2014 Fine, Overcast with Light Wind (17): 50 T DB CS Sponored by the Feder family AO & AA; G Height 98/98, W Hawker 97/98; A: A Smith 51/53, B Jarrett 50/53; B: D Harris 48/50, A Ryan 46/50; C: H Ryan 47/50, M McGrice 46/50; 50T HC: 1st G Height 49/50, 2nd A Ryan 50/52, 3rd B Jarrett 54/57. International 08/12/2014 Christmas Shoot Overcast & Mild (36): Christmas Shoot: 25T TRENCH A: M Veenstra 23/25, J Finis 18/25; B: P Hendy 22/25, P Mar- SHOOT CALENDAR 2015 Jan. 23 Tasmanian High Roller Championship Tasmanian Gun Club Jan Tasmanian Trap Carnival Tasmanian Gun Club Jan Jan and Feb. 1 Victorian State Skeet Carnival Melbourne Gun Club Feb. 6-8 South Australian DTL Trap Carnival State Shooting Park Feb 8 Unpaid Bills Day Gold Coast Clay Target Club Feb Seaside Carnival Warrnambool Clay Target Club Mar. 4 South East Zone Night DB C/Ship Gold Coast Clay Target Club Mar. 7-9 South Australian Skeet Carnival State Shooting Park Mar. 29 South Australian Sporting Clays Carnival Mount Gambier CTC April Annual Skeet Carnival Gold Coast Clay Target Club May 1-3 Qld State Trap Carnival Townsville Gun Club May 9 Victorian State ISSF Skeet & Double Trap Werribee Victoria CTC June 27 37th Central Victorian Grand Prix Maryborough Gun Club July Qld State ISSF Carnival Brisbane Gun Club Sept Victorian State ISSF Olympic Trap Melbourne Gun Club Oct. 7 9 XV Australian Master Games SA State Shooting Park Oct. 29-Nov. 1 Australasian Police and Services Clay Target Championships National Ground Wagga Wagga Nov. 6-8 Victorian State Trap Carnival Echuca CTC Vic State Ground Nov. 6-8 South Australian ISSF Olympic Disciplines Carnival State Shooting Park FEBRUARY 2015 AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET NEWS 41

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48 morale 20/25; C: L Schubert 19/25, S Wessam 18/25; 25T SKT A: L Schubert 37/37, R Borzillo 36/37; B: D Oliviero 24/25, R Kimber 23/25; C: A Carlesso 30/33, D Williams 29/33; 20Pr D/D: R Borzillo/P Marmorale 20/20, L Schubert/A Dalle Molle 25/26, D Lymn/D Oliviero 24/26, M Huxtable/J Taarnby 25/27; M Veenstra/P Hendy 24/27; 30T DB AA & OA: P Marmorale 55/55, M Veenstra 54/55; A: L Schubert 37/38, N West 40/44; B: M Huxtable 28/30, M Giannone 27/30; C: J Zuppa 29/30, C Abela 26/30; VET: D Lymn 28/30; HG: L Schubert 74/86; 10T Car Door Novelty: F Caltagirone 9; J Taarnby 8; L Schubert, M Pulvirenti, M Giannone 7. Lower North 30/11/2014 Hot & Windy (24): 100T Lower North DB CS OA & AA: C Bentley 122/122, A Tapscott 121/122; A: M Pontifex 97/100, J Byrnes, S Byrnes 96/100; B: R Foster 112/118, R Grimmond 111/118; C: D Grimmond 90/100; Off The Fence: G Tapscott 11/11; JNR HG: J Tapscott 93/100. Mid North 06/12/2014 Warm & Overcast (10): 10T CD: K Butson, D Butler, H Bowman, N Wehrman 10/10; 80T Pentathlon: 1st N Wehrman 74/80, 2nd H Bowman 73/80, 3rd D Butler 72/80, equal 4th T Bowman 68/80, G Read 68/80. Port Augusta 14 & 16/11/2014 Slight breeze and a light shower and some sunshine (43): 30T MXD AA: Jordan King, L Stringer, R Damin 50/50; A: W Channing 44/50; B: G Cragan 4550; C: R Freeman 38/50; 50T PS AA: Jason King 146/150, Jordan King, K Calder 143/150; A: W Channing 132/150, D Neale 128/150; B: D Martini 125/150, D Jones 113/150; C: V Jacka 109/150, R Freeman 88/150; VET: H Sleep, G Cragan 101/150; 25T PS AA: D Mills 75/75; V Bone 80/81; A: N West 77/78, M Wilson 76/78: B: J Smith 78/81, D Jones 76/81; C: V Jacka 70/75, D Taylor 65/75; VET: K Calder 72/75; LAD: D Baynes 72/75; 25T SB AA: M Collumb 31/31, V Bone 30/31; A: D Neale 28/28; H Sleep 27/28; B: J Smith 22/25, D Martini 21/25; C: R Freeman 18/25, V Jacka 18/27; VET: K Calder 25/25; LAD: D Baynes 24/25; 50T DB AA: V Bone 55/55, B Evans 54/55; A: H Sleep 53/54, T Evans 52/54; B: G Cragan 47/50, D Martini 51/55; C: D Taylor 44/51, T Thomas 43/51; VET: K Calder 48/50; LAD: D Baynes 49/50; OA: R Damin 65/65; 75T MXD AA: K Calder Break Badges NAME HOME CLUB ACHIEVED AT BREAK Allen,T Roma Roma Trap 50 Back,D Ilfracombe Roma Trap 100 Ballarino,A Port Denison Roma Cont 100 Barbour,A Pioneer Roma Trap 150 Bonanno,G Burdekin Townsville Trap 50 Bosworth,W Herbert River Roma Trap 50,75 Bright,W Coonamble Roma Trap 50 Browning,R Roma Roma Trap 75,100 Burey,G Glen Innes Roma Trap 100 Callaghan, B Hobart Hobart Trap 100 Corkhill,M Boorowa Boorowa Trap 100 Fryer,R Orange Roma Trap 100 Gaskett,B Metropolitan Metropolitan Trap 50 Gaskett,B Metropolitan Metropolitian Trap 50 Giltrow,K Moonie Roma Trap 100 Guida,P Werribee Roma Trap 75 of 25 mtrs Harvey,G Coonamble Roma Trap 75 of 25 mtrs Ingleton,M Brewarrina Roma Trap 100 Keedle,J Melbourne Melbourne Trap 50 Matters,P Hobart Hobart Trap 100 Mooney,W Goulburn Majura Park Trap 50 Ng,S Metropolitan Metropolitan Trap 50 Palmer,C Albury-Wodonga Albury-Wodonga SKT 50 Redman,T Mildura Bordertown Trap 150 Reid,J Guyra Roma Cont 100 Robertson,K Werribee Werribee Trap 50 Rudd,B Dalby Roma Trap 100 Schultz,T Moree Roma Cont 50 Skinner,T Majura Park Majura Park SB 50 Stokell,D Beaufort Beautfort Trap 50 Suprain,B Newcastle.Lake Macq Roma Cont 50 Tremble,P Mendooran Mendooran Trap 50 Turner,J Moree Roma Cont 100 Wheaton,F Lake Albert Lake Albert Trap /125, B Evans 144/150; A: M Wilson 117/125, N West 114/125, B: G Cragan 109/125, J Smith 105/125; C: T Thomas 94/125, L Nicolson 93/125; VET: W Channing 113/125; LAD: D Baynes 118/125; OA: V Bone 122/125; 25T HC OA: B Evans 25/25, D Neale 37/38, K Calder 36/38, T Evans 25/27, Jason King 28/30. Port Lincoln 07/12/2014 Fine (17): 25T SKT A: K Firth 23/25; B: S Edmonds 17/25; C: T Stringer 18/25; 25T DB AA: K Firth 40/40; A: G Bollen 25/25; B: D Jones 21/25; C: F Tonkin 21/25; 30T HC: C Foster 29/30, P Beale 28/30, G Bollen 27/30; 20Pr DD: T Stringer & D Jones 26/26; OA HG: K Firth 73/80. South Australian 30/11/2014 Very Hot (29): November SKT CS OA & A: L Schubert 49/50, N Campbell 48/50, R Borzillo 42/50; B: M Huxtable 47/50, C Jacobs 46/50; C: J Taarnby 45/50, R Cook 47/53; VET: V Mathews 44/50: TWR DB Grd AA: M Collumb 23/25, F Caltagirone 22/25; B: J Rice 20/25; C: R Borzillo 24/25, M Giannone 23/25; November DB CS OA & AA: M Veenstra 122/122, R Borzillo 121/122; A: A Carlesso 62/64, W Darlington 61/64; B: M Giannone 47/50, L Francis 45/50; C: A Figtree 43/50; VET: F Keen 49/50; PS Grd A: R Borzillo 75/75, D Oliviero 73/75; B: J Rice 73/75, M Giannone 72/75; C: A Figtree 64/75, V Mathews 58/75; OA HG: R Borzillo 197/200. Southern 23/11/2014 Perfect (65): 20T E/O AA: B Andrews, M Veenstra, J Higgins, J Hennig, M Collumb, J Byrnes; A: N West, D Schubert, R Schubert, P Baxter; B: P Claridge, T Scarff; C: B Veenstra, F Wheaton; 25T P/S AA: 1st R Clarke, 2nd J Higgins; A: 1st R Umback, 2nd P Baxter; B: 1st P Claridge, 2nd T Oakes; C: 1st L Franklin, 2nd P Pitman; 25T S/B AA: 1st C Pulford, 2nd M Veenstra; A: 1st D Richard, 2nd A May; B: 1st T Scarff, 2nd G Morgan; C: 1st C Wenham, 2nd C Wheaton; 25T CONT AA: 1st J Higgins, 2nd R Borzillo; A: 1st J Raper, 2nd P Baxter; B: 1st T Scarff, 2nd G Fergusson; C: 1st F Wheaton, 2nd C Wenham. Whyalla 23/11/2014 (13): 100T PS AA: J King 281/300, T Dipaolo 275/300; B: D Jones 270/300, T Durdin 264/300; C: L Nicolson 235/300, D Taylor227/300; 25T D/R: J King 31/50, T Dipaolo 33/50. Ken Maurey Memorial Champion of Champions L-R: Jim West (Pres), Enio Cavedon Champion of Champions A strong field of 27 shooters were in good form at Mt Bogong Clay Target Club shoot on Sunday 2 November with 11 shooting the possible in the 10 Target Continental Eye Opener. First event of the day was the 60 Target Medley, 15 Continental, 15 Single, 15 Points, 15 Double. John Wojcik took out AA Grade with 87/90. John Baker who in recent months has achieved two grade promotions from C Grade proved his worth taking out A Grade with an impressive 87/90. John also took out the High Gun for the day with 97/100. Look out AA shooters, John looks to be hot on your heels! B Grade winner was Billy Roper 84/90 (also recently promoted) and C Grade winner was visiting shooter Mark Wilkinson 82/90. The feature event for the day was the Ken Maurey Memorial Champion of Champions. Ken was the founder and sponsor of the event until his passing after which time the club continued the event on as a memorial to Ken. All overall and grade winners of 15+ target events throughout the year (from all clubs) are eligible to compete in the event. There were 18 eligible shooters in attendance with the Champion of Champions winners sash presented to Enio Cavedon 25/25. A great achievement by Enio who was a previous winner of the event back in ACTA SKEET NATIONALS MAY NATIONAL GROUND, WAGGA WAGGA, NSW FEBRUARY 2015 AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET NEWS 43

49 Christmas at Bega The Christmas shoot at Bega Gun Club is always one that is looked forward to and this year was no exception with thirty-seven shooters attending. After the constant rain of the previous week, glorious sunshine greeted participants, providing perfect shooting conditions. Three events were presented for the program with the annual Invitational High Gun adding an extra interest for spectators and those fortunate enough to have won a monthly High Gun throughout the year Event one was a 25 target Double Barrel, shot from different metreages, commencing at 11metres and moving back three metres after five targets. Chris Rowland and Ray Welch used an extra five targets to sort out AA Grade, with Chris winning 29/30 to Ray s 28/30. Kevin Hurt took out A grade with a score of 23/25 from Steve McIntyre on 22/25, while Craig Field and John Walker held the shortest of shoot offs to decide B Grade, Craig winning 24/26 to John s 23/26. In C Grade, Mick Diss began well with a 21/25, with Pat Green on 15/25 taking the second prize. Mick Diss winner C Grade Mixed, 25T Cont & 15 Pr DR Alf Niesar Club Champion 2014, Winner Fimac Engineering Handicap Shield 2014 and R/U AA Grade Cont The second event was a 25 target Continental, shot off 18 metres. Mick Diss and Pat Green finished equal, requiring two extra targets to decide positions. Mick once again edged Pat into second with a score of 18/27 to Pat s 17/27. The B Grade went to Craig Field, 30/32 after he and second place getter Doug Blewitt, 29/32 tried a further seven targets. The elder statesmen of A Grade, John Siede and Ray Kearns, used only one extra to decide A Grade with John scoring 25/26 to Ray s 24/26. In AA Grade, Phil Craig shot 29/30 to win from Alf Niesar on 28/30. Christmas lunch, once again surpassed all expectations, with everyone going home slightly heavier at the end. To add to the Christmas cheer, the organisers set the final event as 15 pair Double Rise, shot from 11m, 14m and 17m an enjoyable activity, not shot often enough! Charlie Smith and Leon Cuzner cleaned up AA Grade with scores of 29/30 and 27/30 respectively. A Grade went to the consistent Kevin Hurt with a score of 29/30, from runner-up Ray Kearns on 24/30. B Grade saw four shooters, Zip Summerill, John Walker, Keith Pearce and Peter Johnston all square and fighting for second, with Brian Smith collecting 23/30 for first. At the end of six pair, John Walker collected second spot with a score of 32/42. Mick Diss, once again collected in C grade with a score of 21/30, with George Adamopoulos taking second with a score of 20/ AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET SHOOTING NEWS FEBRUARY 2015 Happy cashless shoot raffle winners Phil Craig, Peter Johnston and George Adamopoulos with their meat trays With the day s fun over, two squads of 2014 High Guns entered the fray for the Invitational High Gun sash. All participants provided the crowd with a demonstration of consistent shooting, with Phil Body finally wearing the rest out to take the prize. Charlie Smith collected the High Gun prize for the December shoot with a score of 74/80, ensuring he will be back at the Invitational in The meat raffle once again had three draws. There must be something about our meat trays as George Adamopoulos, Phil Craig and Peter Johnston all made sure they missed at least one target so they did not have to take home the money. Club Champion in any sport is a prestigious award. Our Club championship goes to the shooter who has the most consistent results over the year s program. Alf Niesar has collected the 2014 Club award for his efforts this year. Illustrating his consistency is the fact that Alf also won the Fimac Engineering Handicap Shield this year as well. Congratulations to a very hard-working clubman. Invitational HG winner 2014 Phil Body George Toyne most improved shooter for 2014 The final award for the year goes to the most improved shooter. The award this year goes to George Toyne. George has worked consistently throughout the year to improve his skills, rarely missing a practice day and has shown great progress for his efforts. Congratulations, Goerge! Vice President Phil thanked members for their efforts throughout the year and wished all a great Christmas and a safe trip home

50 Skeet competition at Wangaratta Sammon shows how it s done Richard Sammon put in a first class performance at Wangaratta Clay Target Club last Skeet shoot for 2014 on Sunday 30 November. Almost five squads of skeet shooters rolled up on the day for another top day of shooting at this very popular club. Under hot, gusty and very humid conditions Sammon managed to win the overall champions sash dropping only two targets out of the 100 target event. After shooting 48/50 in the first round, he went on to shoot 50 straight to claim the title. Alan Kidd, another AA grader, won 2nd place on 94/100. Mark Rosenboom from Griffith put in another great result of 94/100 to claim the A grade sash, just ahead of dedicated skeet enthusiast Dennis Savage 92/100. B grade was nicely won by Peter Finn on 95/100 which left local member Brian Reid in 2nd place 93/100. Finn was fairly selective when nominating on who his squad mates were, which obviously proved beneficial to his results. Peter Roper from Mount Beauty L- R: Back Peter Finn, Alan Kidd, Mark Rosenboom, Peter Roper, Garry Martin. Front Brian Reid, Richard Sammon won C grade with 90/100 ahead of Greg Martin on 88/100. Dennis Savage also won the veterans award on the day. The clubs only shoot for December is our Xmas shoot which always proves popular due to the novelty events held and the relaxed and festive atmosphere on the day. The Squire Reports from West Wyalong What a shocker of a day! The fourth Sunday in November chosen as the day for the West Wyalong Clay Target Club s Christmas Shoot was 41 Celsius with a strong wind blowing from the northwest. Nevertheless, four squads of shooters turned up although a couple of blokes had to leave during the day as they were concerned about a fire in the area. It was good to see Robby Lindsay and his sister Julieanne Stafford back at the traps after a long absence and John Rourke made a reappearance after being up north for some time. A 10am start meant the day was not going to be rushed but the first squad was in plenty of time for the 25 Target Double Barrel event shot from 16 metres. The break up north had obviously worked for John Rourke as he was able to outshoot Clive Foster to win AA grade. Graham Fairman was the A Grade winner with Allan Schirmer winning a shoot off against Narelle Ambrose and Adrian Hodge to claim second place. Graham Duncan won B grade from a continually improving Jason Anderson. Lydia The Gun, whose shooting has also improved claimed C grade from Julieanne Stafford. The drawn pairing of Luke Kirkby and John Rourke was the only one to shoot a possible in the 20 Pair Deauville Double event while Clive Foster and Craig McVittie survived a shoot off against Narelle Ambrose and Allan Schirmer to claim second place. It was about this time that Sue, The Magic Lady conjured up an esky of fruit packed with ice. The fruit was sliced, placed on plates and distributed under the extreme conditions it was very quickly devoured. Absolutely brilliant! Sue did a great job all day keeping everyone on track, scoring in the burning heat and organising the trophies. What a lady! In the meantime The Squire had inadvertently left his notebook unattended and when it was retrieved, someone had left a message in it not for publication! Back at the traps a Drawn 20 Target Flush was in progress and it was the husband and wife pairing of Wayne and Narelle Ambrose who out fumbled the rest with 13 targets to win from Clive Foster and Luke Kirkby with 12/20. Jason Anderson prepared the barbecue, but it was Bruce Dent the bait layer who cooked up the sausages and rissoles in the heat. The ladies in the kitchen did a fine job all day and Angie Dent, Sue Turner, the lovely Jan Wyse and Gloria Duncan where each presented with a bottle of wine in appreciation of their efforts. A 10 Target Quail set up was devised but the wind kept blowing the markers away, however, three shooters managed to conquer the conditions and score 10/10. The Squire is not sure how the event was eventually decided but Clive Foster gained first place from Graham Duncan in second and Luke Kirby achieved third place. President, Jason Anderson called all the shooters to the clubhouse and Christmas Cheer was widely dispensed to the thirsty throng. The AA Grade High Gun and winner of the ham was Luke Kirkby while John Rourke and Wayne Ambrose shared the chooks. Graham Fairman claimed the ham in A Grade and Allan Schirmer received two chooks. Graham Duncan won the B Grade ham and Jason Anderson had the pleasure of presenting himself with the chooks. Lydia The Gun was a very deserving winner in C Grade with Sue The Magic Lady taking home the chooks. The Overall High Gun for the day was turkey breeder, Clive Foster who took home, what must have been a size 77 turkey (or a small emu). President Jason wished everyone a Merry Christmas and hopes to see everyone back at West Wyalong Clay Target Club in FEBRUARY 2015 AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET NEWS 45

51 SNOWY MOUNTAINS Two Day Trap Carnival TUMUT CLAY TARGET CLUB OCTOBER, 2014 Tumut Clay Target Club has hailed its conduct of the 2014 Snowy Mountains Two Day Trap Carnival as one of the most successful shooting weekends in the history of the club. The club has been promoting its Snowy Mountains Two Day Trap Carnival as the carnival of choice on the Spring Calendar of shooting events in southern NSW, and this appears to be being heard by competitors near and far. Hearing of last year s great weekend, 68 competitors again travelled to Tumut mid October to compete in the carnival from Victoria, southern & central NSW and the ACT as well as for the first time a Queenslander made the carnival part of his southern states holiday thanks to one and all for making the journey to Tumut. With the number of event entries at an all time high in the recent history of the Tumut club locals and helping visitors were kept busy throughout the weekend which saw almost 19 thousand targets thrown. And now for the dilemma that success has brought to bear. Tumut has a small home base membership of which even fewer are active nothing new about this, we are a normal ACTA Club. We have successfully built the reputation of our Two Day Carnival to our maximum capacity, and we are hearing that we can expect more competitors next year. Do we cut the number of event targets from 125 each day back to 100, and if we do this will shooters be prepared to travel for a 200 target weekend the reduced number of targets means less events and hence less opportunity to win is this what travelling shooters want Do we jump the fence and build a third layout, and increase the targets thrown over the 2 days from 250 to 300 and really ramp up the weekend, our travelling shooters say they come to shoot targets 300 targets over 6 events for less than $200 and what about those few active members will they last the journey as we say we are the normal ACTA Club, but maybe with a difference as about 75% of our active members are less than 60yrs age. Yes we have some capital reserve, but we would really like to use that to upgrade our existing infrastructure and keep it in A1 condition rather than stretch things beyond our capacity to successfully manage. And maybe the solution is to jump the fence and build a temporary layout, ie one where we assemble a prefab trap-house when needed and borrow a third trap for the big weekend every year and with a trap upgrade on the cards in the next 2-3 years, the borrowing of a third trap will be short-term. Something for the members to mull over. Returning back to our successful carnival weekend, sponsorship is a key component, great local Tumut businesses support married with excellent industry sponsorship and participant donations makes it all possible. Sponsors included Tumut Fishing Camping and Outdoor Store, R&L Withers Earthmoving, Graeme Fifield Builder, Tumut Toyota, A Murray & Sons Plumbers, Switched-on Electrical Supplies, Crampton Electrical Contractors, J & A Geotech Testing P/L, Power Ammo & Winchester Australia as well as donations of local produce for the Saturday night dinner thanks Dave Cacci for the venison and the Burt s for the strawberries. Almost 50% of nominations received were from AA grade and by the end of the weekend after 22 shooters had been upgraded, that % had increased markedly. Our handicapper was not only busy shifting shooters up grades; also given away was 5x1m penalties after 6 shooters passed 50 without miss in the handicap event (one shooter already being on 25m). Competitor balance was another feature of the Snowy Mountains Carnival Champions, Aaron Jones OA HG, David Crane OA winner Snowy Mountains Ton carnival nominations, with 13% juniors, 15% ladies and 17% veterans, which also ensured that not only were the grade competitions tough, but also that the competitions within the sections were at the highest standard. Signature event of the weekend the Snowy Mountains Ton highlighted such Overall winner local Tumut member David Crane with 261/261, Lady Winner Alex Heffernan-Power (Wagga) 206/207 and Brody Walters (Cooma) won the Juniors 184/185 whilst Veteran winner on 194/197 was Bill Hulm (Junee). Tumut is renowned for good targets and tough competition and this is what top class shooters want, it s good all round, it puts our locals up against the best and this ensures that we are getting the best competitive outcomes for everyone locals and visitors alike has entered the club book as a great competition weekend 7 perfect qualifying rounds of 100/100 in the Snowy Mountains Ton and a further 20 returning either 98 or 99/100. The champion of champions medley consisting of 75 targets saw Narelle Cook show everyone a clean set of heels, when she was the only competitor to return a perfect 125/125. Narelle Cook OA winner of the Ch/Ch Med with sponsor representative Don Power of Power Ammo Phil Wales OA winner of the SMT HC sponsor representative Justin Smith of J & A Geotech Testing 46 AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET SHOOTING NEWS FEBRUARY 2015

52 Snowy Mountains Ton Championship qualifiers L-R: Glenn Barton, Ben Woodhouse, Rob Yeo, Phil Green, Brody Walters, Charlie Smith & David Crane Equal winning Team in the HC Wagga L-R: Cameron Steinmetz, Rodney Wright, Narelle Cook (not in HC), Rob Yeo & Ben Woodhouse Equal winning Team in the HC match Bega L-R: Geoff Bent, Phil Body, Charlie Smith & James Body Tumut s decision to include a handicap match which paid to 10th place in this year s carnival certainly proved worthy with 11 shooters making it a perfect 25/25 in the qualifying round nd whilst low light conditions may have closed the competition earlier than what would have otherwise been the case it wasn t before 6 of the 11 had moved to 50 without miss, including one from the maximum handicap distance of 25m. Phil Wales (21m) earned himself the overall winner sash and prize pool with an unbeaten score of 56 in the failing light. Run in conjunction with the handicap match was a club team competition wherein the best 4 scores from each club were tallied at the conclusion of the qualifying round to a total of 100. In a testa- ment to the quality of competitors the team competition was tied at an impressive 99/100 between Bega and Wagga clubs with Yass club 3rd on 98/100. Over the course of the carnival weekend competitor scores are added together in their quest for the covenanted High Gun awards. This year the program totalled 400 points and as expected great weather and well set targets ensured scores were to a very high standard indeed. Aaron Jones from Werribee earned the top award Overall High Gun Winner 397/400 just 3 points down for the weekend, 1 point ahead of Wagga s Rob Yeo on 396/400 who claimed the AA Grade High Gun, again 1 point ahead of fellow club members Don Power, Ben Woodhouse and Rodney Wright and Tumut s Phil Green. The Forest visitors Arthur Welsh won A Grade High Gun with 391/400 and Jim Zenner won C Grade after scoring 373/400 for the weekend. B Grade was tied between Wagga s Cameron Steinmetz and Tumut s Peter Lonergan and Melissa Crane and in the determining shoot off it was Steinmetz that claimed the B Grade High Gun scoring 425/452. Victorian visitor Wally Wombwell (Tyrendarra) earned the Veteran High Gun Award with 376/400. Alex Heffernan-Power (Wagga) won the Ladies High Gun award with 387/400, 2 points up on rivals Wendy Barton and Narelle Cook. Brody Walters (Cooma) was the best of the junior field taking the Junior High Gun award at 387/400. Full listing of result is reported in club results section. In summing up the carnival weekend, Club Vice President David Crane paid tribute to the behind the scenes workers, those that kept the target supply in order, the volunteer referees, scorers, and scoreboard and office attendants. He also made mention of the hard work local members Vern Rees, Bruce Mayo and Matt Gorman had done in making sure the club was presented in tip top shape, new walkways between the competition lanes, improved referee and scorers stands, landscaping and layout grooming and a fresh coat of paint on the clubhouse. The canteen ladies Pat & Kerrie and their volunteer helpers also received a special commendation, early to arrive each morning making breakfasts for the campers and workers, providing lunches, morning and afternoon teas, and then endowing all with a tremendous 3 course dinner on Saturday evening featuring local game and produce they certainly made sure no one left Tumut hungry. Many thanks Girls. Mr Crane concluded the carnival weekend by saying that competitors come to Tumut looking for good targets, tough competition and country hospitality and that s exactly what our Snowy Mountains Two Day Trap Carnival has once more provided. It s great to be able to showcase Tumut Clay Target Club and the region and at the same time reward our sponsor partners and competitors with a highly successful weekend, he said. Moving ahead into 2015 and beyond, we want to build on our success, and in doing this we must resolve our dilemma. To find out what materialises talk to a Tumut member they re the ones with the apple green shirts. FEBRUARY 2015 AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET NEWS 47

53 ACTA Shooter Profile KEN LOWRY Where it all started My keen shooter father Kelvin joined me up at Coburg Gun Club in October 1958 where I shot a Browning plain barrel auto five pogo-stick starting from 12 yards handicap. To say I had natural talent was a gross understatement; it took me five years before I shot 50 straight. Coburg Gun Club in those years boasted the best of the best shooters in the nation with every Saturday afternoon featuring now Hall of Famers Fred Burns, Newton Thomas, George Biggs and Jack McCraith, 1956 Olympians Clem Mudford and John Bryant plus Brian Mark, Peter Wray and Don Glover and a stack of other top performers including brilliant lady shooter and hall of famer Tim Read (Jones in the early days before she wore out then husband Bill and married Fred). The only way in those early days I got into a shoot-off was to be the puller on the manually operated snipe traps throwing black clays that I am sure were mixed with concrete before the days of araldite otherwise they would have included that as an additional binding agent. In those days one of my puller-trap boy jobs post shoot was to collect the many unbroken clays making sure I stepped on and crushed the many missed clays with more than 4 or 5 clean holes. Shoot programs were almost always 10 target eye opener, 20 target common mark 16 yards, 20 target handicap and finishing up always with two-bob off the fence 27 yards. Winning a championship sash in the late 1950 s and early 1960 s was a really big deal with maybe one opportunity each month. Trap boys (and I was one) got sacked if they threw too many broken clays, the proven technique was to tap the clay on the side of the trap and listen, if it sounded solid, put it on the plate after the trap was cocked, if it made a clack sound, discard it, it would have broken for sure on release. A 20 straight back then was usually treated with a polite round of applause from fellow squad members and to make anyone with nineteen straight even more nervous the referee call last bird (yes they were called birds in those days) with many a twentieth landing unscathed. It wasn t until 1968 whilst I was living in Burnie Tasmania as secretary of their resurrected club that I finally started to string together respectable scores and making the Tasmanian trap team in the first ever Winchester Tournament that year brought me under the eye of Winchester Geelong management. Smart people they were, immediately recognising both skill level, potential and of course modesty, they gave me a sales representative position in Melbourne. Winchester Geelong struggled then to break the almost invincible barrier of having their Winchester AA trap loads accepted by prominent ACTA shooters with the highly respected Newton Thomas plus his loyal brigade of best gun shots in Australia headed up by Warren Charlton, Pud Burgess, Doug Smith, Vin Ryan, Jim Ellis, Tim Catling and many others all in the exclusive Blue Star IMI sponsorship camp. The long overdue Winchester ammunition breakthrough came with my first ACTA National Championship DTL win with the prestigious double barrel title in Griffith This surprise victory (not to me) finally broke the IMI stranglehold on ACTA title wins being the first time a shooter using Winchester shotshells had won an ACTA Championship, also the first win also by a shooter using a Winchester shotgun, I was sure popular boy number one with the Winchester executive. From a personal point of view that day, most pleasing was looking down at the top guns who had dropped out of the shoot off between 150 and 250, Pud Burgess, Sperry Marshall, Jim Ellis and Warren Charlton plus famous visiting American gunner Elgin Gates. Incidentally my good mate Alf James won the National Single Barrel in Griffith the following day also using Winchester Australian shotshells with a then record score. I shot in and won 1973 National Skeet title in Adelaide beating American Gerry Williams and having my then Winchester Australia boss Don McCall telling me to miss and let the visiting yank win; I must have been deaf even in those days. Coming across from Adelaide some weekends, I somehow made 1973 Australian Trench team which went on to win the bronze medal at the World Moving Target Championships in Melbourne, this was the first ever medal won by Australia shotgunners at world championship level. The other team members were Jim Ellis, Peter Wray and Doug Smith In 1974 won f/a at Melbourne trap nationals, runner up single barrel to Pud Burgess, runner up Champion of Champions to Vin Ryan but did make the Mackintosh team zero points down, the second ever shooter to achieve this result. In 1974 I made the Australian team for the Switzerland World Trench Championship with Jim Ellis, Sperry Marshall and Pud Burgess, shot OK over there but got into trouble with the team manager/coach Newton Thomas because I wouldn t shoot the provided UK manufactured IMI ammunition, neither would Sperry Marshall. 1975, won the ACTA High Gun at the Launceston Trap Nationals beating my then arch-enemy IMI sponsored Jim Ellis in the shoot-off and received the Presentation FN Browning (which I still have), up until then all I could beat Jim at was euchre. Back when I started shooting clays in 1958 at the age of 16 my only dream was to win the blue ribbon national double barrel title and to win the ACTA High Gun Browning so I reckon I relaxed a bit after that. 1976, won the ACTA Skeet title for the second time in Perth. 1978, won the ACTA National Points Score in Brisbane, also won the ACTA High Gun Browning for a second time but in those years there was a rule that you couldn t take the Browning gun for a second time so I begrudgingly handed it over to the runner-up Doug Smith after the ACTA Executive had to use a crowbar to prize my fingers off. 1979, not sure how but won the ACTA Skeet title for a third time in Adelaide. 1981, won the ACTA Champion of Champions title in Melbourne. Relocated to New Zealand end 1981, won the NZ Sparrow National Title in Hamilton 1983 and the NZ Points Score in Christchurch Continued next page 48 AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET SHOOTING NEWS FEBRUARY 2015

54 VCTA North East Zone Night Continenal Single Barrel November s shoot at the Mathoura Gun Club attracted four full squads of competitors from a very wide area, including Deniliquin, Cohuna, Euroa, Bendigo, Beaufort, and Echuca. Surprising really as the main event for the night was possibly the most difficult discipline in DTL clay target shooting, a 25 target, Victorian North East Zone, Night Continental, Single Barrel Championship. To bring a reasonably large number of shooters to the shoot was very pleasing for the committee as thoughts were the difficult event may have seemed unattractive to many, yet not so! The weather could not have been kinder, or more appropriate for clay target shooting, with a mild temperature, and virtually no wind at all, also with no moon out, the lights lit up the targets so well it did give the competitors a bit of an edge in achieving good scores. Mark Vistarini OA SB One shooter from Cohuna took immense advantage of the conditions and became the only one able to down all 25 targets, he was Mark Vistarini and he claimed the Overall Sash and the 1st in A grade trophy, with his magnificent 25/25 score in the, 25 target, Victorian North East Zone, Night Continental, Single Barrel Championship. Excellent shooting Mark, congratulations! B grade 1st was won by Mathoura member Bill Simpson with a score of 16/25, and C grade 1st was claimed by a Bendigo member, Mathew Appleby, Mathew shot a 20/25 result. Event one, a 15 target Points Score Cash Divide, and two Deniliquin members managed to shoot all 15 targets with the first barrel, scoring a full 45/45, they were Bruce Cook, and Tim Maher, and for their excellent shooting they shared all the 1st place cash. Two Echuca members only used their second barrel once, ending on a 44/45 score, Bill Simpson B grade 1st SB Mathew Appleby C grade 1st SB so Warrick Kelvy, and Craig Scott, each won a share of the second place cash. Event Two, a 10 target Single Barrel Continental Cash Divide, and this time an Echuca member was the only competitor with a clean 10/10 score, Mick Keirl led the way and received all the 1st place cash, well done Mick! Tim Maher (Deni), Mark Vistarini (Cohuna), Mathew Appleby (Bendigo), and Trevor Dehne (Cohuna), all dropped just one target, and their 9/10 score earned them all a share of the 2nd place cash. An excellent night of competition running smoothly for the entire program, and finishing, even the presentations, by the early time of 10.15pm. Murray Roberts Shooter Profile Ken Lowry Worked in national and international marketing for Winchester Australia from end 1969 to end 1989 before retiring to live in Coffs Harbour NSW. Looking back, I am proud to say I shot with and against the best shotgunners Australia had ever produced. I saw the inevitable end of live pigeon shooting in Victoria in 1956, I watched legends like Donald Mackintosh at the very end of their careers, and I was the puller for Mr Mackintosh on his eightieth birthday at Coburg Gun Club. I watched in awe as Newton Thomas dug deep to shoot 300/300 in the 1978 Adelaide Mackintosh shoot after he had to shoot-off for the thirtieth position, the most courageous exhibition I ever witnessed. I stood in awe as a spectator at 1965 Australian Gun Club in Burwood Victoria as Warren Charlton won half the ACTA titles that year in a simply sensational performance. I watched the emergence of super-stars like Jim Ellis who hitch hiked from Finlay NSW to Perth for the 1970 Nationals and shot the pants off everyone, wearing thongs and using a field grade Miroku. I told Winchester over there that I reckoned Jim was a one-national wonder; he sure made me eat my words on too many occasions after that. Bill Iles came across from Flinders Island to Melbourne and shot his way into ACTA history books around the time I finally started to string a few breaks together in the mid-1960 s, he was fantastic then and just kept getting better and is still a threat in every event he enters. And what about the magic duo Russell Mark and Michael Diamond, I could beat them easily when I was shooting at my best but then again Russell was still at primary school and Michael was crawling around in nappies. And Adrian Cousens, I watched him win his first skeet national title in Melbourne in 1981 where he broke the national record for the longest acceptance speech. And who was the best of the best in those early shooting days, my vote goes to Fred Burns who could shoot virtually every discipline, never close to being equalled until Bill Iles really hit his straps 20 years later. Bill might have lacked the social decorum of most of the famous shooters of the past 50 years but his determination, concentration and killer-instinct was second to none, proud to say he was then and still is a mate of mine. No Aussie shooter has ever terrorised our Kiwi counterparts across the ditch more that Bill Iles did on his many visits to their nationals, especially when he was accompanied by his recently deceased yank friend Leo Harrison who could quite easily wear the crown as the best clay shooter the world has ever seen. FEBRUARY 2015 AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET NEWS 49

55 Australian Clay Target Association NATIONAL TRAP WINNERS 1936 Present Grand Australian Handicap Year Won At Name State Score 1949 Australian Gun Club H Eldridge Vic 85/ Australian Gun Club R Wightman Vic 50/ Australian Gun Club W.A Commons NSW 39/ Australian Gun Club K McKinnon NSW 38/ Australian Gun Club J Blake Tas 89/ Australian Gun Club R Headon NSW 59/ Australian Gun Club N Milliken NSW 74/ Royal Aero Gun Club H.C Hollow Vic 40/ South Coast Gun Club T Clarkson Qld 64/ Australian Gun Club L Turner Vic 40/ Royal Aero Gun Club F.L.Brown Vic 45/ South Coast Gun Club W. Charlton NSW 90/ Not conducted 1962 Royal Aero Gun Club H McDiarmid NSW 90/ South Coast Gun Club H.C Walker NZ 85/ South Australian Gun Club G Bailey WA 53/ Australian Gun Club D Taylor Tas 50/ Royal Aero Gun Club D Frewin NZ 140/ Gold Coast Gun Club A Marstella Qld 43/ South Australian Gun Club E Johnson Tas 50/ Geelong CTC R Ferres Vic 72/ Perth CTC B Rooke NSW 56/ Brisbane Gun Club W Garraway WA 73/ Griffith Gun Club J Green Vic 76/ South Australian Gun Club D Colwell NSW 68/ Melbourne Gun Club N Berry Vic 119/ Tasmanian Gun Club M Pratt NZ 68/ Perth CTC W Wickham Vic 92/ Brisbane Gun Club C Knight Vic 62/ South Australian Gun Club J Clarke SA 69/ Griffith Gun Club D Coleman NSW 78/ Perth Gun Club L Curtis Vic 74/ Melbourne Gun Club R Dellar Vic 62/ Brisbane Gun Club W Schuster NSW 60/ South Australian Gun Club P Forner NSW 50/ Wagga Gun Club B Powell NSW 81/ WA Shooting Complex M Green WA 68/ Echuca Gun Club B Stokes Vic 50/ Brisbane Gun Club A Gull Qld 84/ Wagga Gun Club L Cook Vic 50/ Echuca Gun Club E Reid Vic 59/ Tasmanian Gun Club J Warren NT 86/ WA Shooting Complex L Paterson WA 52/ Wagga Gun Club K Wright Vic 62/ State Shooting Park SA R Mark Vic 74/ Brisbane Gun Club J Jolly Vic 170/ Melbourne Gun Club R Mark Vic 91/ Tasmanian Gun Club A Otley Tas 85/ Wagga Gun Club D Diaz Vic 88/ WA Shooting Complex R Webb WA 79/ Roma CTC M Lillyman Qld 74/ ACTA National Ground W Forrest Vic 102/ ACTA National Ground G Hayden Vic 116/ ACTA National Ground L Bager WA 132/ ACTA National Ground B Bennett Tas 80/ ACTA National Ground B Rumbel NSW 64/ WA Shooting Complex R Thompson NSW 92/ ACTA National Ground L Walsh SA 59/ ACTA National Ground T Wunderlich NSW 76/ ACTA National Ground C Bentley SA 50/ Roma CTC G Castles NZ 90/ ACTA National Ground G Barton Qld 100/ ACTA National Ground N Ferteklis NT 102/ ACTA National Ground Graeme Brain Tas 52/ Perth Barry Zimpel Qld 100/ ACTA National Ground Edward Hutcheon NSW 115/115 Double Barrel Year Won At Name State Score 1953 Australian Gun Club G Biggs Vic 176/ Australian Gun Club J Bryant Jnr Vic 60/ Australian Gun Club J.N Thomas Vic 140/ Royal Aero Gun Club J.W Raleigh Qld 117/ South Coast Gun Club A Hamilton Vic 180/ AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET SHOOTING NEWS FEBRUARY Australian Gun Club J Thomas Vic 239/ Royal Aero Gun Club J Thomas Vic 300/ South Coast Gun Club K Patterson Vic 130/ Melbourne Gun Club W Charlton NSW 110/ Royal Aero Gun Club R Hogarth Qld 145/ South Coast Gun Club W Charlton NSW 223/ South Australian Gun Club J Blake Tas 81/ Australian Gun Club A Hamilton Vic 270/ Royal Aero Gun Club V Ryan Vic 115/ Gold Coast Gun Club D Smith Qld 278/ South Australian Gun Club M Burgess NSW 188/ Geelong CTC D Smith Qld 263/ Perth CTC J Ellis WA 75/ Brisbane Gun Club D Smith Qld 249/ Griffith Gun Club K Lowry SA 252/ South Australian Gun Club N Thomas Vic 142/ Melbourne Gun Club W Charlton NSW 620/ Tasmanian Gun Club J Ellis WA 75/ Perth CTC B Kable NSW 141/ Brisbane Gun Club D Smith Qld 112/ South Australian Gun Club T Bradshaw Vic 170/ Griffith Gun Club J Whittakers NSW 200/ Perth Gun Club R Mark Vic 349/ Melbourne Gun Club T Byrne Vic 402/ Brisbane Gun Club L Dimasi Vic 97/ South Australian Gun Club D Lymn SA 215/ Wagga Gun Club G McDonald NSW 383/ WA Shooting Complex H Theunissen NSW 235/ Echuca Gun Club W Iles Vic 221/ Brisbane Gun Club M Diamond NSW 455/ Wagga Gun Club D Smith Qld 443/ Echuca Gun Club I Holschier NSW 351/ Tasmanian Gun Club S Haberman Vic 219/ WA Shooting Complex R Christopher Vic 182/ Wagga Gun Club C Bishop NSW 259/ State Shooting Park SA T Boucher Vic 262/ Brisbane Gun Club R Duthie Vic 634/ Melbourne Gun Club M Diamond NSW 749/ Tasmanian Gun Club V Ferteklis NT 394/ Wagga Gun Club J Elliot Vic 362/ WA Shooting Complex F Roberts NSW 297/ Roma CTC D Nicholls SA 589/ ACTA National Ground G Hayden Vic 252/ ACTA National Ground G Castellaro NSW 396/ ACTA National Ground S Haberman Vic 472/ ACTA National Ground R Mark Vic 373/ ACTA National Ground A Turner NSW 611/ WA Shooting Complex B Powell Qld 402/ ACTA National Ground C Fitzgerald Vic 307/ ACTA National Ground L Curtis Vic 266/ ACTA National Ground C Fitzgerald Vic 448/ Roma CTC S Atkins Vic 664/ ACTA National Ground S Atkins Vic 465/ ACTA National Ground T Arvanatakis NSW 900/ ACTA National Ground Glen Hayden Vic 995/ Perth Darryn Nicholls SA 1038/ ACTA National Ground Darryn Nicholls SA 1031/1031 Junior Double Barrel Year Won At Name State Score 1981 Melbourne Gun Club R Mark Vic 50/ Brisbane Gun Club D Wilson NSW 56/ SA Gun Club D Wilson NSW 50/ Wagga Gun Club P Wilson Vic 54/ WA Shooting Complex B Dunstan Vic 54/ Echuca Gun Club B Dunstan Vic 61/ Brisbane Gun Club M Diamond NSW 50/ Wagga Gun Club M Diamond NSW 52/ Echuca Gun Club M Diamond NSW 193/ Tasmanian Gun Club G Hayden Vic 50/ WA Shooting Complex T Hayward Vic 98/ Wagga Gun Club A Ebbern Qld 75/ State Shooting Park SA D Signorotto Vic 62/ Brisbane Gun Club N McDonnell SA 141/ Melbourne Gun Club P Down Vic 277/ Tasmanian Gun Club J Dale NSW 121/ Wagga Gun Club A Bolwell Vic 58/ WA Shooting Complex G McCanachy Vic 130/131

56 1999 Roma CTC J Hoffman NSW 146/ ACTA National Ground J Fletcher Vic 113/ ACTA National Ground R Kemp Vic 141/ ACTA National Ground P Cleggett Vic 140/ ACTA National Ground M Humphrey WA 157/ ACTA National Ground M White Tas 172/ WA Shooting Complex Z Paton Vic 165/ ACTA National Ground F Finken NSW 134/ ACTA National Ground T Holt Vic 120/ ACTA National Ground J Norwood NZ 100/ Roma CTC J Norwood NZ 280/ ACTA National Ground J Norwood NZ 220/ ACTA National Ground D Chetcuti NSW 211/ ACTA National Ground Penny Smith Vic 243/ Perth James Willett NSW 125/ ACTA National Ground Mitchell Iles Vic 235/235 Veteran Double Barrel Year Won At Name State Score 2000 ACTA National Ground A Spence Vic 50/ ACTA National Ground T Catling WA 101/ ACTA National Ground T Catling WA 69/ ACTA National Ground R Garth Vic 138/ ACTA National Ground R Garth Vic 136/ WA Shooting Complex S Collins Vic 102/ ACTA National Ground J Nash NSW 164/ ACTA National Ground G Rootes NSW 98/ ACTA National Ground S Smith Qld 133/ Roma CTC N Berry Qld 115/ ACTA National Ground P Fitzalan NSW 86/ ACTA National Ground P Schmidt NZ 158/ ACTA National Ground Robert Andrews SA 192/ Perth David Howe NT 185/ ACTA National Ground Ian Holt Vic 166/166 Ladies Double Barrel Year Won At Name State Score 1981 Melbourne Gun Club J Gawith Vic 51/ Brisbane Gun Club D Huddleston Vic 49/ SA Gun Club D Huddleston Vic 50/ Wagga Gun Club V Deeley Qld 63/ WA Shooting Complex F Taylor Qld 63/ Echuca Gun Club T Meadows Qld 49/ Brisbane Gun Club J Pickett NSW 63/ Wagga Gun Club G Mitchell NSW 63/ Echuca Gun Club S Rigney Vic 50/ Tasmanian Gun Club F Burton Vic 58/ WA Shooting Complex Z McClure NZ 98/ Wagga Gun Club C Zagorc Vic 63/ State Shooting Park SA D Huddleston NSW 49/ Brisbane Gun Club C Carlon Vic 50/ Melbourne Gun Club P Clark Vic 50/ Tasmanian Gun Club T Gray NSW 56/ Wagga Gun Club D Wakefield Vic 57/ WA Shooting Complex W Barton NSW 61/ Roma CTC W Barton NSW 125/ ACTA National Ground S Tigani Vic 50/ ACTA National Ground C Zagor Vic 76/ ACTA National Ground D Baynes SA 66/ ACTA National Ground N McCallum Tas 50/ ACTA National Ground K Gault NSW 116/ WA Shooting Complex C Skinner Vic 108/ ACTA National Ground C Betteridge Qld 81/ ACTA National Ground N McCallum Tas 50/ ACTA National Ground A Holt Vic 153/ Roma CTC A Vassalini NSW 131/ ACTA National Ground E Cox Vic 102/ ACTA National Ground Z Powell Qld 127/ ACTA National Ground Penny Smith Vic 277/ Perth Amanda Holt Vic 106/ ACTA National Ground Christine Nyveld NSW 136/136 Single Barrel Year Won At Name State Score 1955 Australian Gun Club J Blake Tas 50/ Royal Aero Gun Club S Lamb NSW 50/ South Coast Gun Club J Raleigh Qld 89/ Australian Gun Club C Dean Vic 95/ Royal Aero Gun Club J Thomas Vic 50/ South Coast Gun Club R Middleton Qld 50/ Melbourne Gun Club J Thomas Vic 54/ Royal Aero Gun Club A Raleigh Qld 60/ South Coast Gun Club L Stewart Qld 51/ SA Gun Club J Thomas Vic 55/ Australian Gun Club W Charlton NSW 57/ Royal Aero Gun Club D Glover Vic 50/ Gold Coast Gun Club D Smith Qld 50/ SA Gun Club J Hutchings SA 56/ Geelong CTC N Davis Vic 57/ Perth CTC J Ellis NSW 50/ Brisbane Gun Club R McDonald WA 50/ Griffith Gun Club A James Vic 121/ SA Gun Club M Burgess NSW 50/ Melbourne Gun Club M Burgess NSW 72/ Tasmanian Gun Club S Marshall Tas 50/ Perth CTC V Ryan Vic 50/ Brisbane Gun Club W Charlton NSW 50/ SA Gun Club M Leaford NT 69/ Griffith Gun Club F Smith NSW 50/ Perth Gun Club G Messenger NZ 50/ Melbourne Gun Club J Whittakers NSW 54/ Brisbane Gun Club G Willett Vic 59/ SA Gun Club G Mark Vic 58/ Wagga Gun Club D Smith Qld 55/ WA Shooting Complex A Burgess NSW 62/ Echuca Gun Club A Turner NSW 57/ Brisbane Gun Club D Smith Qld 107/ Wagga Gun Club D Smith Qld 59/ Echuca Gun Club P Drennan Vic 86/ Tasmanian Gun Club K Perkins NSW 69/ WA Shooting Complex R Smith SA 50/ Wagga Gun Club J Smith NSW 58/ SA State Shooting Park W Iles Vic 57/ Brisbane Gun Club W Iles Vic 74/ Melbourne Gun Club P Britten Vic 59/ Tasmanian Gun Club A Denton Qld 59/ Wagga Gun Club D Diaz Vic 86/ WA Shooting Complex M Medhurst SA 76/ Roma CTC S Haberman Vic 87/ ACTA National Ground R Everett NZ 88/ ACTA National Ground B Rafferty Vic 102/ ACTA National Ground R Collinson Qld 87/ ACTA National Ground J Wittakers Vic 71/ ACTA National Ground R Collinson Qld 82/ WA Shooting Complex R Everett NZ 107/ ACTA National Ground P Chaolow UK 88/ ACTA National Ground G Barton NSW 100/ ACTA National Ground L Harrison III USA 130/ Roma CTC M Crimmins Vic 164/ ACTA National Ground B Walker NZ 120/ ACTA National Ground B Powell Qld 116/ ACTA National Ground Andrew Brady Vic 152/ Perth Robert Thompson NSW 128/ ACTA National Ground Darryn Nicholls SA 216/216 Ladies Single Barrel Year Won At Name State Score 1989 Echuca Gun Club T Meadows Qld 47/ Tasmanian Gun Club Z McClure NZ 46/ WA Shooting Complex Z McClure NZ 48/ Wagga Gun Club D Huddleston NSW 46/ SA State Shooting Park C Zagor Vic 46/ Brisbane Gun Club D Huddleston NSW 50/ Melbourne Gun Club N McCallum Tas 48/ Tasmanian Gun Club N McCallum Tas 55/ Wagga Gun Club E Forward WA 50/ WA Shooting Complex N McCallum Tas 48/ Roma CTC K Gault NSW 50/ ACTA National Ground C Zagor Vic 47/ ACTA National Ground M Felmingham Vic 50/ ACTA National Ground K Gault NSW 49/ ACTA National Ground N McCallum Tas 49/ ACTA National Ground H Wilson Qld 49/ WA Shooting Complex L Brandt Qld 97/ ACTA National Ground W Barton NSW 58/ ACTA National Ground L Duthie Vic 47/ ACTA National Ground H Overton NSW 99/ Roma CTC R Birgan Vic 76/ ACTA National Ground B Sinclair Vic 97/ ACTA National Ground L Hawker Vic 98/ ACTA National Ground Wendy Barton NSW 50/ Perth Amanda Finn WA 74/ ACTA National Ground Kate Schiller NSW 97/100 Junior Single Barrel Year Won At Name State Score 1992 Wagga Gun Club B Kelley NSW 49/ SA State Shooting Park J Waldron Vic 47/ Brisbane Gun Club N Cassells Vic 53/ Melbourne Gun Club S Pinner NSW 49/ Tasmanian Gun Club A Otley Tas 48/ Wagga Gun Club L McLennan Vic 50/ WA Shooting Complex R Cameron NSW 50/ Roma CTC R Manno SA 50/ ACTA National Ground C Shields NSW 58/ ACTA National Ground A Miller NSW 49/ ACTA National Ground M White Tas 60/ ACTA National Ground B Signorotto Vic 56/ ACTA National Ground B Burgess NSW 60/ WA Shooting Complex B Burgess NSW 90/100 FEBRUARY 2015 AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET NEWS 51

57 2006 ACTA National Ground D McMichan WA 50/ ACTA National Ground L Duthie Vic 51/ ACTA National Ground J Norwood NZ 98/ Roma CTC J Norwood NZ 73/ ACTA National Ground J Owen NSW 99/ ACTA National Ground K Schiller NSW 120/ ACTA National Ground Isaiah Harris Vic 59/ Perth Kyle Booth Tas 50/ ACTA National Ground Brody Walters NSW 99/100 Veteran Single Barrel Year Won At Name State Score 2000 ACTA National Ground M Havill NZ 55/ ACTA National Ground R Kearns NSW 72/ ACTA National Ground K Heywood NSW 60/ ACTA National Ground T Catling WA 49/ ACTA National Ground M Spencer Vic 55/ WA Shooting Complex J Nash NSW 104/ ACTA National Ground G Bollen SA 50/ ACTA National Ground P Fitzalan NSW 48/ ACTA National Ground S Collins Vic 99/ Roma CTC J Nash NSW 74/ ACTA National Ground F Bradwell NSW 101/ ACTA National Ground K Heywood NSW 97/ ACTA National Ground Peter Fitzalan NSW 80/ Perth Bill Iles Vic 101/ ACTA National Ground Bill Illes Vic 99/100 Australia/New Zealand Year Won At Name State Score 1962 Royal Aero Gun Club J McKenzie NZ 165/ South Coast Gun Club K Constable NSW 165/ SA Gun Club R Thomson NZ 189/ Australian Gun Club W Charlton NSW 324/ Royal Aero Gun Club F Hudson NSW 153/ Gold Coast Gun Club K Heywood NSW 156/ SA Gun Club T Catling WA 459/ Geelong CTC A Wilkinson Vic 198/ Perth CTC N Thomas Vic 180/ Brisbane Gun Club J Ellis WA 192/ Griffith Gun Club J Ellis WA 252/ SA Gun Club S Marshall Tas 147/ Melbourne Gun Club G Smith Qld 249/ Tasmanian Gun Club A James Vic 195/ Perth CTC R Smith NSW 164/ Brisbane Gun Club K Lowry Vic 153/ SA Gun Club W Charlton NSW 171/ Griffith Gun Club K Thompson NSW 198/ Perth CTC D Wiese WA 210/ Melbourne Gun Club B Scotta WA 177/ Brisbane Gun Club W Stevens Qld 156/ SA Gun Club J Smith NSW 207/ Wagga Gun Club J Finis Vic 189/ WA Shooting Complex G Scott NZ 159/ Echuca Gun Club R Piotrowski NSW 276/ Brisbane Gun Club R McKenzie Vic 174/ Wagga Gun Club R Hammond NSW 168/ Echuca Gun Club G Blaskett Tas 185/ Tasmanian Gun Club G Chan NT 150/ WA Shooting Complex R McKenzie Vic 150/ Wagga Gun Club L Curtis Vic 189/ SA State Shooting Park J Jolly Vic 177/ Brisbane Gun Club J Jolly Vic 177/ Melbourne Gun Club M Diamond NSW 309/ Tasmanian Gun Club R Walsh NSW 165/ Wagga Gun Club M Cubic WA 297/ WA Shooting Complex K Nealon NSW 252/ Roma CTC R Smith SA 249/ ACTA National Ground G Hayden Vic 195/ ACTA National Ground J Maxwell NSW 303/ ACTA National Ground B Rose NSW 249/ ACTA National Ground C Fitzgerald Vic 210/ ACTA National Ground R Peatling Vic 276/ WA Shooting Complex S Atkins Vic 356/ ACTA National Ground T Barton NSW 285/ ACTA National Ground C Langridge Vic 204/ ACTA National Ground T Morris WA 501/ Roma CTC J Elliot Vic 498/ ACTA National Ground A Del-Ben NSW 360/ ACTA National Ground M Drain NSW 561/ ACTA National Ground John Duryea NSW 624/ Perth Gavin Searle NZ 351/ ACTA National Ground Bruce Powell Qld 723/723 Ladies Australia/New Zealand Year Won At Name State Score 1993 SA State Shooting Park S Byrnes SA 145/ Brisbane Gun Club D Reeves Qld 148/ Melbourne Gun Club C Carlon Vic 144/ Tasmanian Gun Club S Byrnes SA 149/ Wagga Gun Club D Wakefield Vic 150/ WA Shooting Complex K Gaunt NSW 156/ Roma CTC N McCallum Tas 148/ ACTA National Ground N McCallum Tas 143/ ACTA National Ground W Barton NSW 149/ ACTA National Ground N McCallum Tas 149/ ACTA National Ground S Elsley Vic 146/ ACTA National Ground L Mark Vic 150/ WA Shooting Complex H Wilson Qld 290/ ACTA National Ground T Henshall Vic 167/ ACTA National Ground L Duthie Vic 150/ ACTA National Ground I McJames Vic 298/ Roma CTC H Overton NSW 223/ ACTA National Ground D Baynes SA 300/ ACTA National Ground V Moore Qld 297/ ACTA National Ground Lisa Hawker Vic 314/ Perth Kate Schiller NSW 194/ ACTA National Ground Penny Smith Vic 346/348 Junior Australia/New Zealand Year Won At Name State Score 1993 SA State Shooting Park E Boulos NSW 148/ Brisbane Gun Club N McDonnell Qld 169/ Melbourne Gun Club J Dale NSW 148/ Tasmanian Gun Club C Henwood Vic 149/ Wagga Gun Club L Cassells Vic 163/ WA Shooting Complex R Cameron NSW 149/ Roma CTC M McAllister NSW 150/ ACTA National Ground J Fletcher Vic 171/ ACTA National Ground G Wythe Vic 149/ ACTA National Ground G Barton NSW 153/ ACTA National Ground F Cocking Vic 163/ ACTA National Ground M Hawker SA 150/ WA Shooting Complex C Vodden WA 298/ ACTA National Ground T Holt Vic 149/ ACTA National Ground L Duthie Vic 150/ ACTA National Ground J Collicoat NSW 297/ Roma CTC J Collicoat NSW 292/ ACTA National Ground J Norwood NZ 298/ ACTA National Ground J Duryea NSW 299/ ACTA National Ground Penny Smith Vic 150/ Perth Jake Wilson Tas 158/ ACTA National Ground Jackson Willman Qld 317/318 Veteran Australia/New Zealand Year Won At Name State Score 2000 ACTA National Ground G Foster NSW 149/ ACTA National Ground J Nash NSW 151/ ACTA National Ground T Catling WA 148/ ACTA National Ground J Nash NSW 159/ ACTA National Ground S Collins Vic 188/ WA Shooting Complex J Nash NSW 294/ ACTA National Ground S Collins Vic 190/ ACTA National Ground T Catling WA 150/ ACTA National Ground R Bailey WA 298/ Roma CTC D Thomas NSW 225/ ACTA National Ground P Fitzalan NSW 299/ ACTA National Ground W Iles NSW 299/ ACTA National Ground Ian Holt Vic 219/ Perth James Shepherd Vic 150/ ACTA National Ground Bill Iles Vic 298/300 Open International Teams Match High Gun Year Won At Name State Score 1948 Blackburn CTC J McCraith Vic 98/ Australian Gun Club R Redpath Vic 97/ Australian Gun Club J Smith Qld 97/ Australian Gun Club J Thomas Vic 100/ Australian Gun Club J Bryant Vic 97/ Australian Gun Club J Thomas Vic 289/ Australian Gun Club F Johnson Vic 99/ Australian Gun Club F Burns Vic 99/ Royal Aero Gun Club J Nunn Qld 199/ South Coast Gun Club L Haselar Qld 297/ Australian Gun Club W Rutty NSW 296/ Royal Aero Gun Club J Thomas Vic 300/ South Coast Gun Club D Smith Qld 297/ Melbourne Gun Club J Headon NSW 324/ Royal Aero Gun Club J Thomas Vic 299/ South Coast Gun Club J Thomas Vic 298/ SA Australian Gun Club M Burgess NSW 298/ Australian Gun Club D Smith Qld 300/ Royal Aero Gun Club A Raleigh Qld 299/ Gold Coast Gun Club M Burgess NSW 300/ SA Gun Club M Burgess NSW 339/ Geelong CTC V Ryan Vic 321/ Perth CTC J Harris WA 302/ Brisbane Gun Club D Smith Qld 298/300 J Thomas Vic 298/ Griffith Gun Club J Ellis NSW 324/ AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET SHOOTING NEWS FEBRUARY 2015

58 1973 SA Gun Club J Thomas Vic 300/ Melbourne Gun Club W Marshall Tas 320/ Tasmanian Gun Club S Marshall Tas 299/ Perth CTC D Weise WA 300/ Brisbane Gun Club N Berry Vic 299/300 D Smith Qld 299/300 J Lee 299/ SA Gun Club J Maxwell NSW 300/300 A Burgess NSW 300/ Griffith Gun Club R Smith NSW 300/300 W Charlton NSW 300/ Perth Gun Club W Stevens Qld 298/300 V Ryan Vic 298/300 J Whittakers NSW 298/ Melbourne Gun Club J Ellis NSW 539/ Brisbane Gun Club D Smith Qld 299/ SA Gun Club J Smith Qld 300/ Wagga Gun Club D Lymn SA 300/ WA Shooting Complex D Smith Qld 299/ Echuca Gun Club C Bentley SA 402/ Brisbane Gun Club M Diamond NSW 335/ Wagga Gun Club J Whittakers NSW 336/ Echuca Gun Club R Penn Vic 299/ Tasmanian Gun Club S Marshall Tas 298/ WA Shooting Complex M Alexander WA 297/ Wagga Gun Club D Huddleston NSW 297/ SA State Shooting Park M Diamond NSW 300/300 A Turner NSW 300/ Brisbane Gun Club W Iles Vic 300/300 D Smith Qld 300/ Melbourne Gun Club M Diamond NSW 300/300 W Iles Vic 300/ Tasmanian Gun Club R Mark Vic 300/ Wagga Gun Club B Rafferty Vic 300/ WA Shooting Complex W Iles vic 299/300 B Rose NSW 299/ Roma CTC W Iles Vic 299/ ACTA National Ground G Castellaro NSW 300/ ACTA National Ground A Miller NSW 299/ ACTA National Ground R Kirley Vic 300/ ACTA National Ground S Pilipasidis Vic 299/300 T Turner NSW 299/ ACTA National Ground R Duthie Vic 300/ Not Contested 2006 ACTA National Ground N McWhirter WA 297/ ACTA National Ground R Duthie Vic 314/ ACTA National Ground K Thompson NSW 390/ Roma CTC M Crimmins Vic 378/ ACTA National Ground R Walsh NSW 300/ ACTA National Ground D Nicholls SA 365/ ACTA National Ground Greg Coleman NSW 309/ Perth Geoff Aston Vic 303/ ACTA National Ground Tom Turner NSW 804/804 Champion of Champions Year Won At Name State Score 1936 Unknown H James Vic 60/ Unknown L Bertram Vic 60/ Unknown W Lancaster Vic 47/ Unknown F Burns Vic 49/ Unknown F Burns Vic 49/ Unknown H Donnelly Vic 52/ Not Contested 1947 Unknown D Watson Vic 49/ Blackburn CTC H Donnelly Vic 49/ Australian Gun Club F Burns Vic 60/ Australian Gun Club J McCraith Vic 59/ Australian Gun Club G Biggs Vic 69/ Australian Gun Club F Burns Vic 60/ Australian Gun Club J Thomas Vic 55/ Australian Gun Club A Quinton Vic 45/ Australian Gun Club S Marshall Tas 75/ Royal Aero Gun Club C Mudford Vic 94/ South Coast Gun Club R Faunt NSW 84/ Australian Gun Club S Marshall Tas 75/ Royal Aero Gun Club P Marshall Tas 90/ South Coast Gun Club J McKenzies NZ 65/ Melbourne Gun Club J Thomas Vic 114/ Royal Aero Gun Club J Thomas Vic 70/ South Coast Gun Club N Milliken NSW 79/ SA Gun Club J Headon NSW 93/ Australian Gun Club W Charlton NSW 60/ Royal Aero Gun Club M Burgess NSW 163/ Gold Coast Gun Club W Stevens Qld 80/ SA Gun Club P Marshall Tas 92/ Geelong CTC R Morrison Vic 54/ Perth CTC D Smith Qld 115/ Brisbane Gun Club R Kimber SA 86/ Griffith Gun Club J Green Vic 83/ SA Gun Club R Wales NZ 131/ Melbourne Gun Club V Ryan Vic 91/ Tasmanian Gun Club W Charlton NSW 93/ Perth CTC H Somers NSW 64/ Brisbane Gun Club G Ash Vic 50/ SA Gun Club I Dickins Vic 50/ Griffith Gun Club D Smith Qld 132/ Perth CTC D Smith Qld 205/ Melbourne Gun Club K Lowry Vic 125/ Brisbane Gun Club A Burgess NSW 125/ SA Gun Club T Byrne Vic 174/ Wagga Gun Club T Catling WA 174/ WA Shooting Complex A Turner NSW 146/ Echuca Gun Club M Little Vic 124/ Brisbane Gun Club R Piotrowski NSW 148/ Wagga Gun Club L Cook Vic 125/ Echuca Gun Club R Mark Vic 170/ Tasmanaina Gun Club G Blaskett Tas 198/ WA Shooting Complex J Whittakers Vic 122/ Wagga Gun Club R Smith NSW 148/ SA State Shooting Park R Christopher Vic 125/ Brisbane Gun Club G Newey Qld 225/ Melbourne Gun Club W Iles Vic 124/ Tasmanian Gun Club R Christopher Vic 124/ Wagga Gun Club W Eagle Vic 125/ WA Shooting Complex P Grainger Vic 125/ Roma CTC T Walls NSW 199/ ACTA National Ground S Atkins Vic 124/ ACTA National Ground W Eagle Vic 223/ ACTA National Ground P Cleggett Vic 125/ ACTA National Ground J Maxwell Qld 125/ ACTA National Ground G Castellaro NSW 175/ WA Shooting Complex G Williams NZ 149/ ACTA National Ground R Mark Vic 149/ ACTA National Ground B Webb NSW 147/ ACTA National Ground W Hawkins NSW 192/ Roma CTC C Bentley SA 200/ ACTA National Ground C Bentley SA 125/ ACTA National Ground C Fletcher Vic 150/ ACTA National Ground Brian Doyle NSW 125/ Perth Darryn Nicholls SA 325/ ACTA National Ground Wayne Hawkins NSW 250/250 Ladies Champion of Champions Year Won At Name State Score 1995 Melbourne Gun Club J Kidd NSW 116/ Tasmanian Gun Club S Milroy Vic 120/ Wagga Gun Club D Doyle NSW 125/ WA Shooting Complex H Gay NSW 119/ Roma CTC N McCallum Tas 141/ ACTA National Ground N McCallum Tas 116/ ACTA National Ground K Gault NSW 122/ ACTA National Ground E Barton NSW 143/ ACTA National Ground L Jarvis Qld 121/ ACTA National Ground W Barton NSW 124/ WA Shooting Complex N McCallum Tas 120/ ACTA National Ground A Vassalini Qld 123/ ACTA National Ground A Holt Vic 120/ ACTA National Ground V Moore Qld 144/ Roma CTC W Barton NSW 144/ ACTA National Ground L Hawker Vic 120/ ACTA National Ground L Hawker Vic 146/ ACTA National Ground Helen Overton NSW 123/ Perth Amanda Holt Vic 125/ ACTA National Ground Erin Stewart Qld 124/125 Junior Champion of Champions Year Won At Name State Score 1995 Melbourne Gun Club N Marinis SA 123/ Tasmanian Gun Club N Cassells Vic 120/ Wagga Gun Club R Mack Qld 121/ WA Shooting Complex G McConachy Vic 119/ Roma CTC S Clifford Vic 172/ ACTA National Ground A Miller NSW 121/ ACTA National Ground T Vaina Qld 168/ ACTA National Ground M Tigani Vic 145/ ACTA National Ground M White Tas 120/ ACTA National Ground G Wyatt Qld 122/ WA Shooting Complex N Kirley Vic 146/ ACTA National Ground M Waugh Qld 145/ ACTA National Ground N Romeo Vic 142/ ACTA National Ground J Collicoat NSW 148/ Roma CTC J Norwood NZ 122/ ACTA National Ground M Schiller NSW 122/ ACTA National Ground J Duryea NSW 124/ ACTA National Ground Kyle Booth Tas 124/ Perth James Willett NSW 125/ ACTA National Ground Erin Stewart Qld 124/125 FEBRUARY 2015 AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET NEWS 53

59 Veteran Champion of Champions Year Won At Name State Score 2000 ACTA National Ground T Catling WA 118/ ACTA National Ground M Havill NZ 123/ ACTA National Ground K Heywood NSW 123/ ACTA National Ground J Nash NSW 122/ ACTA National Ground S Collins Vic 171/ WA Shooting Complex S Collins Vic 147/ ACTA National Ground R Bailey WA 146/ ACTA National Ground G Rootes NSW 120/ ACTA National Ground W Jones NSW 123/ Roma CTC S Collins Vic 124/ ACTA National Ground P Howes Tas 120/ ACTA National Ground P Holmes NSW 124/ ACTA National Ground Jeff Nash NSW 123/ Perth Ray Everett NZ 125/ ACTA National Ground Bill Iles Vic 123/125 Double Rise Year Won At Name State Score 1961 Melbourne Gun Club R Burns Vic 28/ Royal Aero Gun Club J Headon NSW 30/ South Coast Gun Club D Smith Qld 23/ SA Gun Club J Headon NSW 24/ Australian Gun Club W Charlton NSW 56/ Royal Aero Gun Club W Charlton NSW 48/ Gold Coast Gun Club J Thomas Vic 64/ SA Gun Club W Rae NSW 48/ Geelong CTC T Salafia NSW 53/ Perth CTC N Johnson Qld 48/ Brisbane Gun Club D Cosgrove NSW 52/ Griffith Gun Club R Mules SA 55/ SA Gun Club E Gates USA 50/ Melbourne Gun Club A James Vic 54/ Tasmanian Gun Club J Porter Qld 45/ Perth CTC A James Vic 49/ Brisbane Gun Club M Cook NZ 48/ SA Gun Club R Duncan NSW 46/ Griffith Gun Club D Smith Qld 49/ Perth CTC J Loitz USA 49/ Melbourne Gun Club A O Connell Vic 46/ Brisbane Gun Club W Iles Vic 47/ SA Gun Club R Giles Qld 47/ Wagga Gun Club W Iles Vic 59/ WA Shooting Complex R Prnn Vic 46/ Echuca Gun Club R Dean Qld 50/ Brisbane Gun Club A Cousens Vic 49/ Wagga Gun Club G Redmond Qld 49/ Echuca Gun Club R Mark Vic 50/ Tasmanian Gun Club J Whittakers Vic 62/ WA Shooting Complex S Atkins Vic 46/ Wagga Gun Club S Atkins Vic 48/ SA State Shooting Park D Lymn SA 45/ Brisbane Gun Club J Whittakers Vic 57/ Melbourne Gun Club M Lyons NSW 50/ Tasmanian Gun Club B Kable NSW 50/ Wagga Gun Club D Gorst NZ 67/ WA Shooting Complex P Lyons NSW 50/ Roma CTC J Whittakers Vic 58/ ACTA National Ground W Eagle Vic 50/ ACTA National Ground T Turner NSW 50/ ACTA National Ground A Cousens Vic 59/ ACTA National Ground M McInnes NSW 49/ ACTA National Ground G Searle NZ 83/ WA Shooting Complex P Grainger Vic 50/ ACTA National Ground G Hayden Vic 49/ ACTA National Ground C Vodden WA 49/ ACTA National Ground S Atkins Vic 99/ Roma CTC P Drennan NT 108/ ACTA National Ground G Hayden Vic 95/ ACTA National Ground D Nicholls SA 108/ ACTA National Ground John Sleightholme NSW 98/ Perth Darryn Nicholls SA 109/ ACTA National Ground Brian Doyle NSW 109/110 Ladies Double Rise Year Won At Name State Score 1995 Melbourne Gun Club C Betteridge Qld 48/ Tasmanian Gun Club N McCallum Tas 64/ Wagga Gun Club C Arnol Tas 71/ WA Shooting Complex K Gault NSW 48/ Roma CTC W Barton NSW 42/ ACTA National Ground W Barton NSW 41/ ACTA National Ground D Reeves Qld 50/ ACTA National Ground D Baynes SA 44/ ACTA National Ground G Shale Vic 46/ ACTA National Ground G Shale Vic 51/ WA Shooting Complex L Duthie Vic 53/ ACTA National Ground L Duthie Vic 46/ ACTA National Ground N McCallum Tas 42/ ACTA National Ground S Balogh NSW 87/ Roma CTC C Ryan Qld 100/ ACTA National Ground E Cox Vic 88/ ACTA National Ground D Baynes SA 89/ ACTA National Ground Emma Cox Vic 97/ Perth Renae Birgan Vic 54/ ACTA National Ground Kate Schiller NSW 91/100 Junior Double Rise Year Won At Name State Score 1995 Melbourne Gun Club S Pinner NSW 46/ Tasmanian Gun Club N Cassells Vic 43/ Wagga Gun Club G Shim WA 48/ WA Shooting Complex P Smith Vic 56/ Roma CTC C Shields NSW 53/ ACTA National Ground S Parks Vic 45/ ACTA National Ground T Knight Vic 47/ ACTA National Ground N Moroni Vic 52/ ACTA National Ground D McMichan WA 45/ ACTA National Ground B Signorotto Vic 54/ WA Shooting Complex T Holt Vic 55/ ACTA National Ground B Burgess NSW 46/ ACTA National Ground A Petriella NSW 45/ ACTA National Ground J Norwood NZ 96/ Roma CTC J Norwood NZ 91/ ACTA National Ground G Aston Vic 94/ ACTA National Ground J Willett NSW 93/ ACTA National Ground Thomas Allen Vic 91/ Perth Isaiah Hararis Vic 57/ ACTA National Ground Mitchell Iles Vic 96/100 Veteran Double Rise Year Won At Name State Score 2000 ACTA National Ground J Ellis SA 41/ ACTA National Ground K Heywood NSW 44/ ACTA National Ground K Heywood NSW 52/ ACTA National Ground R Bailey WA 46/ ACTA National Ground J Nash NSW 49/ WA Shooting Complex R Dunn Qld 53/ ACTA National Ground R Garth Vic 48/ ACTA National Ground J Nash NSW 45/ ACTA National Ground R Garth Vic 96/ Roma CTC R Garth Vic 100/ ACTA National Ground J Nash NSW 90/ ACTA National Ground J Humphris SA 91/ ACTA National Ground Arthur Ward WA 90/ Perth David Howe NT 57/ ACTA National Ground Geoff Bryant Qld 108/120 National Deauville Doubles Year Won At Name Score 2002 ACTA National Ground L Curtis/R Mark 40/ ACTA National Ground P Grainger/S Clifford 57/ ACTA National Ground N Cassells/R Godfrey 30/ WA Shooting Complex J Dyas/R Liersch 39/ ACTA National Ground R Walsh/C Bentley 41/ ACTA National Ground R Walsh/C Bentley 40/ ACTA National Ground N Pratt/J Norwood 60/ Roma CTC P Grainger/S Clifford 62/ ACTA National Ground S Atkinson/A Turner 65/ ACTA National Ground N McDonnell/G Barton 119/ ACTA National Ground S Clifford/P Grainger 62/ Perth N Kirley/S Sayers 116/ ACTA National Ground James Willett/Arthur Willet 125/125 Overall High Gun Year Won At Name State Score 1966 Royal Aero Gun Club C Hartley NZ 192/ Gold Coast Gun Club M Burgess NSW 392/ SA Gun Club M Burgess NSW 312/ Geelong CTC S Marshall Tas 292/ Perth CTC J Ellis NSW 298/ Brisbane Gun Club R Wales NZ 337/ Griffith Gun Club J Green Vic 338/ SA Gun Club M Burgess NSW 488/ Melbourne Gun Club W Charlton NSW 439/ Tasmanian Gun Club K Lowry Vic 485/ Perth CTC B Kable NSW 436/ Brisbane Gun Club K Lowry Vic 430/ SA Gun Club N Berry Vic 487/ Griffith Gun Club W Iles Vic 436/ Perth Gun Club L Harrison III USA 480/ Melbourne Gun Club J Ellis NSW 481/ Brisbane Gun Club L Dimasi Vic 505/ SA Gun Club A Turner NSW 458/ Wagga Gun Club W Iles Vic 468/ AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET SHOOTING NEWS FEBRUARY 2015

60 1985 WA Shooting Complex A Turner NSW 456/ Echuca Gun Club L Dimasi Vic 461/ Brisbane Gun Club M Diamond NSW 463/ Wagga Gun Club M Diamond NSW 525/ Echuca Gun Club S Atkins Vic 465/ Tasmanian Gun Club K Perkins Vic 459/ WA Shooting Complex R Duthie Vic 505/ Wagga Gun Club S Atkins Vic 457/ SA State Shooting Park W Iles Vic 463/ Brisbane Gun Club W Iles Vic 467/ Melbourne Gun Club R Mark Vic 464/ Tasmanian Gun Club W Iles Vic 522/ Wagga Gun Club W Iles Vic 528/ WA Shooting Complex K Nealon NSW 465/ Roma CTC A Turner NSW 578/ ACTA National Ground G Castellaro NSW 468/ ACTA National Ground W Iles Vic 466/ ACTA National Ground S Clifford Vic 467/ ACTA National Ground S Pilipasidis Vic 464/ ACTA National Ground G Castellaro NSW 517/ WA Shooting Complex N McWhirter WA 716/ ACTA National Ground R Mark Vic 537/ ACTA National Ground G Castellaro NSW 588/ ACTA National Ground S Atkins Vic 762/ Roma CTC P Drennan NT 617/ ACTA National Ground G Hayden Qld ACTA National Ground D Nicholls SA 716/ ACTA National Ground John Sleightholme NSW 518/ Perth Darryn Nicholls SA 473/ ACTA National Ground Darryn Nicholls SA 722/725 Australian Mackintosh Team Double Barrel, Single Barrel, Points Score Year Won At Name State Score 1972 Griffith D Byrne 250/ Melbourne Gun Club K Lowry Vic 250/ Melbourne Gun Club V Ryan 250/ Echuca Gun Club F Roberts 250/ Melbourne Gun Club R Nisbet Vic 250/ ACTA National Ground R Wright NSW 250/ ACTA National Ground John Duryea NSW 250/250 John Sleightholme NSW 250/250 Greg Coleman NSW 250/250 Matt Schiller NSW 250/250 Daniel Power NSW 250/ Perth Geoff Aston Vic 250/250 Bryan Manns NSW 250/250 Rob Collicoat Vic 250/250 Ross Walsh NSW 250/250 Phillip House WA 250/250 Terry Hearn WA 250/250 Justin Hitchens Tas 250/250 Max Medhurst SA 250/250 Bill Iles Junior Coaching Clinic LAKE ALBERT GUN CLUB NOVEMBER 15-16, 2014 On the weekend of the 15th and 16th of November the Lake Albert Gun Club held a Coaching Clinic with Bill Iles. As part of the South Australian Clay Target Associations Junior Development. Seven juniors received sponsorship to attend the Clinic. Bill travelled across from Melbourne to spend 2 days at the Club and juniors were instructed on gun fit, point of impact, correct stance on the lanes, gun hold points and where to look for the target and track it. Everyone was videotaped so they could see where there may be issues to correct. Other areas that Bill covered were one eyed or two eyed shooting, left or right handed shooting and also part of the psychological skills needed to keep cool under pressure and to never show your competitor your frustration should you have a miss. Saturday night the juniors had an opportunity to go out to dinner and rub shoulders with Bill and discuss the day s lessons in a social atmosphere. On day 2 everyone undertook a lengthy revision of the previous days learning s to see if anyone had gone back to their old ways and Bill was quick to pull some up and get them back in line with where they should be. Once this was achieved, the juniors were introduced to the techniques of Handicap and Double Rise shooting. The responses and feedback from the group was that everyone was extremely happy with what they had learned and would love to be put back in front of Bill again to advance their grades and move ahead in clay target shooting. Thanks to Bill for another great weekend which was had by all. FEBRUARY 2015 AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET NEWS 55

61 Coaching the Coach TAMWORTH CLAY TARGET CLUB NOVEMBER 1, 2014 Friday 31st October the Tamworth Clay Target Club hosted a Club Coach Accreditation course which continued into Saturday 1st November. The day was facilitated by Peter Holmes and John Sleightholme and assistance given from Brad Henshall and Terry Haynes. Peter and Terry have just been accredited as Competition Coaches. Many thanks for the hard work on the day and in preparation it was greatly appreciated. There was good attendance to the coach training and over thirty participants in the coach the shooter with a wide range of shooting levels and varied experience in John Sleightholme and Peter Holmes coaching. The coaches receiving the training participated in training on the Friday evening after the school shoot and again on the Saturday morning and then they had to put what they had learnt into practice with shooters arriving to be coached on the Saturday. Techniques were scrutinised and if needed altered, gun hold was adjusted and lots of tips given out. The course covered aspects such as the role of the coach, firearm safety techniques and most importantly the good communication skills needed to have a repour with your student. One of the most talked over topics was the rules section and in particular Brad Henshall giving instruction rules relating to double rise and the amount of time a shooter may have in competition if there is a gun breakdown. Even though the day was hot and windy everyone took something away and the area has ended up with more club coaches and official referees to give support to the clubs of the area. The shooters all got lots of close attention and one shooter was heard to say it was the best day of shooting she had ever had, which was great to hear! Many thanks to Melissa Sleightholme for the catering with fresh sandwiches and fruit and plenty of cold drinks to keep everyone going. Thanks to everyone that took the time out of their weekend to travel and attend. There were travellers from the coast, Moree, Gunnedah and Walcha just to name a few. Tamworth will be holding more training days to ensure the sport continues to move forward professionally and resources are in place for the future. The aim is to get more shooters involved in coaching and to bring consistency to the sport and a clearer interpretation Girls showing how it is done of the rules. Joe Kelly and Shelly Smiles all round Noel Edlington and Phil Baker All concentrating hard Greg Wade giving pointers 56 AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET SHOOTING NEWS FEBRUARY 2015

62 A Field Day at Bega Twenty-eight enthusiastic shooters rolled up to the Bega Gun Club for the November shoot, with competitors coming from Cooma, Nowra Bombala, Victoria as well as Bermagui, to add to the fun. Although the weather was dry, the wind fluctuated all day, providing an added challenge to everyone s efforts to catch the targets. The day s program consisted of three events, the final round of the Fimac Engineering Handicap shield, the forty target Southern Zone mixed targets Championship and a 40 target double barrel event. Event one, forty target Double Barrel, saw Ray Welch drop only one target to win AA Grade with 39/40. After a further six targets, Chris Davis emerged from the shoot off with second place, 44/46. Steve McIntyre and Bert Newton took an extra five targets to sort out A Grade, with Steve winning 40/45 to Bert s 39/45. Craig Field started his day with a 38/40 to win B grade from veteran, Doug Blewitt on 36/40. Nowra visitor, Bill Morsch celebrated with his first trophy in the sport by winning C Grade 35/40, with Mick Diss taking second 34/40. John Walker winner B Grade Mixed CS with President Shane Platts Points Score and finished off with 5 pair of Double Rise. The championship sash and prize was won with some excellent shooting by B Grader, Craig Field, with a score of 56/60. AA Grade went to Ray Welch with a score of 55/60, closely followed by Phil Body with 54/60. Steve McIntyre and Bert Newton repeated their efforts in event one with Steve winning A Grade with a score of 55/60 and Bert taking second with 53/60. John Walker happily using John Seide s gun after his own died, took B Grade with a score of 53/60, one target ahead of Dick McInnes on 52/60. Brian Moffitt collected 44/60 to take out C Grade from Mick Diss on 41/60. Ray Welch winner AA DB & Mixed CS Bert Deacon R/U A Grade DB, SZ Mixed Target CS Craig Field Mixed Champion, HG & winner B Grade DB The final round of the Fimac Engineering Handicap Shield, graciously sponsored by club President, Shane Platts saw some fine shooting by many. B grader, Dick McInnes and A Grader, Steve McIntyre took an additional eight targets, before Dick emerged winner with a score of 32/33 with Steve on 31/33 in second. Doug Blewitt finished third with a score of 27/29. This round concludes the Fimac for 2014, with final presentation being held at the December Christmas shoot. The final event of the day was the Sothern Zone Mixed Targets Championship. Shooters faced 10 Double Barrel, 10 Single, 10 Above: Sponsor Shane Platts with Round 4 winner Fimac Shield Dick McInnes Right: Raffle winner George Adamopoulos Craig Field showed how good his form was for the day, taking out the High Gun with a score of 116/125, two targets ahead of his nearest rival. George Adamopoulos won the meat tray for the shoot raffle and let the money grow for next time. FEBRUARY 2015 AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET NEWS 57

63 Harry Nolan Memorial shoot supporting the Cancer Foundation THE FOREST CLAY TARGET CLUB NOVEMBER 16, 2014 On Sunday the 16th of November 2014, The Forest Clay Target Club held their annual Harry Nolan Memorial shoot, which this year attracted some 56 shooters from various clubs around NSW. Whilst showers cleared about an hour before the commencement of the day s activities, and cleared to a beautiful sunny day, the wind had other ideas, with the wind during the day gusting up to 60 knots, which made for some very interesting shooting. With 11 squads and the third trap now up and running, we kicked off at 10am for the 120 target 4 x 30 DB event, a few red scores early but as the wind picked up the scores dropped, but overall still some outstanding shooting. It was also a great social event with a number of shooters catching up with fellow shooters that they had not seen in years. The work on the club house and the grounds over the past several months have really got The Forest CTC club looking great, and there will be more 1st AA Grade Shane De Freitas 2nd AA Grade Pat Haynes to come, catering has also been greatly improved with BBQ breakfast and lunch now on offer. The Gemini traps and Laporte targets worked faultlessly during the OA Winner Andoni Arvanitakis day in some very trying conditions. On behalf of The Forest CTC we would like to thank all those people who helped make this shoot possible, to all the shooters for their support, to the Nolan Family for presenting every winner in all grades with a basket of goodies, which most of the items were homemade and a special thanks to Samantha Peck who took out the Ladies trophy. Thank you to all our sponsors on the day, Fast Track Communications, Safari Firearms, House Warehouse Tahmoor & Horsley Park Gun Shop. Thank to too everyone that made this happen, look forward to seeing you all next year for a bigger and better event! Results for 120 Tgt DB: Overall Winner Andoni Arvanitakis 117/120, 1st AA Shane De Freitas, 2nd AA Pat Haynes, 3rd AA Theo Lionatos, 1st A Grade Mick O Dowd, 2nd A B Barratto, 3rd Kevin Bosanlo, 1st B Veli Sirtlan, 2nd B Nick Petrone, 3rd B B Wallder, 1st C S Barratto, 2nd C Mick Freestone, 3rd C Nicholas Curtis. Ladies Winner; Sam Peck, Ladies Winner Sam Peck Junior Winner; Ethan Keable. 3rd AA Grade Theo Lionatos 1st A Grade Mick O Dowd 2nd A Grade B Barratto 3rd A Grade Kevin Bosanlo Junior Winner Ethan Keable 1st B Grade Veli Sirtlan 2nd B Grade Nick Petrone 3rd B grade B Wallder 1st C Grade S Barratto 3rd C Grade Nicholas Curtis 58 AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET SHOOTING NEWS FEBRUARY 2015

64 Kempsey remembers Len and Lil Baker On Saturday 16 November, 2014 the Baker clan gathered at the range to honour Len and Lil Baker, long time supporters of the Kempsey Clay Target Club. Relatives travelled from as far away as Newcastle to participate in the shoot and remember Len and Lil. Local Baker family members were well represented along with shooters from Port Macquarie, Coffs Harbour and Taree. The weather was hot and unfortunately what wind there was, was hot as well. However, shooters rose to the occasion, especially the winner of the Continental event who shot a 25/25. On the events of the day, 1st event was 25t DB CD. AA 1st Kerry Miller 25/25 2nd Steven Saul 24/25, A 1st Romeo Spagnolo 25/25, 2nd Ross Aston 24/25, 3rd Lesley Langer 23/25, B Ken Saunders 23/25, 2nd Steve Hooper 23/25, 3rd Robert Nock 22/25, C 1st Adam Barnett 23/25, 2nd Michael Carter 21/25, 3rd Trevor Baker 20/25. Event 2 20Pr Deauville Doubles Len & Lil Baker Memorial, 1st Kerry Miller/Steve Saul 18/20, a shoot off for second place was contested between Barry Dray/Ross Aston and Darren Jenkins/Jason Jenkins. It turned out to be the shoot of the day with the result of 2nd place going to Barry Dray/Ross Aston 32/35 and 3rd to Darren Jenkins/Jason Jenkins 31/35. Event 3 25t DB Cont CD, AA Steve Saul 23/25, 2nd Kerry Miller 23/25, A 1st John Burke 25/25, 2nd Jason Jenkins 24/25, 3rd Marg Burke 23/25, The Taree Wingham Clay Target Club Championships were held over two months with the first round held in October under oppressive heat with the shooting on show matching the heat of the weather. The first round of championships began with 30t Double Barrel event. C grade shooter Colin Crighton posted 27/30 to put his fellow C Grade shooters on notice and jumping out to an early lead. B graders Peter Ryan and Roger Squire impressively shot 29/30. A grade was a two horse race between Lesley Langer 28/30 and Gary Pascoe 27/30. And finally AA grade seen Phil Baker, Gary Carlyon and Tony Norris confidently posting 30/30. With the temperature nudging 40c the second event of 30t single barrel began with shooters hesitant to take to the tracks until absolutely necessary. Colin Crighton again impressed with 27/30, the same score as his double barrel event and extending his C grade lead even further. Roger Squire (27/30) maintained his composure in the heat to establish a 2 target B grade lead over a returning Steve Filby (25/30). Lesley Langer was another shooter not needing a second barrel, matching her double barrel score with 28/30. AA grade was a tightly contested event with Phil Baker and Kerry Miller going shot for shot, dropping only one target straight after each other to post 29/30 and establish a 1 target lead for AA & overall honours. The third and final event in October was 30t handicap. Despite it being an overall event the scores were included in each grade for the club championships. Phil Baker was the only shooter to register a possible 30/30 with Lesley Langer undeterred from a recent 19m regrade, Peter Ryan a known handicap specialist and Tony Norris just 1 target down. Ending the first round in October seen Phil Baker in outright overall 89/90, AA grade Kerry Miller Steve Saul and Kerry Miller B 1st Steve Hooper 24/25, 2nd Ken Saunders 23/25, C 1st Michael Carter 20/25, 2nd Keith Nelson 19/25, 3rd Trevor Baker 18/25. As usual the ladies put on a super afternoon tea, thank you ladies, and Jenny our shoot secretary ran the office and shoot with her usual efficiency. At the presentation President Ted was master of ceremonies, assisted by two little Baker boys. Kerry Miller was awarded High Gun for the day and with that, ceremonies were concluded. As we packed up to return home all agreed they had an enjoyable day and an excellent shoot. Club Champions Decided TAREE WINGHAM CLAY TARGET CLUB OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2014 & Gary Carlyon 86/90, A grade Lesley Langer 85/90, B grade Peter Ryan & Roger Squire 81/90 and C grade Colin Crighton 81/90. The second round of the club championships commenced in November with temperatures similarly hot and calm. A 10t double barrel continental eye-opener was shot to get shooters warmed up before the formal championship events began with a 30 target Continental double barrel event. Some excellent shooting by C grader Allan Mudford 28/30 seen him gain two targets back on C grade leader Colin Crighton. B grade shooter Peter Ryan jumped out to a 5 target lead with an impressive 29/30. Lesley Langer (29/30) maintained her A grade dominance and AA graders Phil Baker & Scott Eather posted the only possibles with 30/30 allowing Baker to extend his lead by 4 targets in the overall standings. The second event was the make or break round of 30t Points Score and the shooters playing catch up were hoping those in the lead would drop a couple of vital Points Score targets. Allan Mudford (68/90) clawed another 2 targets back on the C grade lead, Peter Ryan (86/90) extended his B grade lead to 9 targets, Lesley Langer (83/90) stumbled but maintained her A grade lead and Phil Baker and Kerry Miller tieing again with 89/90 allowing Miller to leap frog Gary Carlyon for the AA grade lead. With the traps changed over to throw double rise the final round commenced. Despite his best effort, Allan Mudford (19/30) could not reach Colin Crightons (23/30) insurmountable lead with Crighton claiming the C grade championship. Peter Ryan (19/30) also had a lead too far to contain and took out the B grade championship. Lesley Langer (23/30) was never troubled and comfortably laid claim to the A grade championship. AA grade and overall honours were on the line in the final squad of the day. Entering the event Kerry Miller held a 4 target lead over Gary Carlyon for AA grade, however Carlyon posted 25/30 to Millers 20/30 and scraped home to take the AA grade championship by 1 target. Phil Baker (25/30) held onto the lead to take out overall honours with 245/250 and claim his third consecutive overall championship. FEBRUARY 2015 AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET NEWS 59

65 Silver Dolphin Carnival PEEL & DISTRICTS GUN CLUB NOVEMBER 14, 15, As we all know in the shooting fraternity, the lead up to a 2½ day carnival stretches the friendship with club members, committee and none more than the shooters wives and partners who are the back bone of the catering to provide the food for the whole weekend to approximately 150 people. We do not appreciate these women enough. Well, Peel and Districts Gun Club in WA was no different with D day approaching fast to 14 November 2014, everything was starting to fall into place. The President, along with committee and members, had the grounds looking in better shape than Flemington race track was on cup day. The traps were set, targets loaded and, with over $12k in cash and prizes up for grabs, the Silver Dolphin Carnival in 2014 was set to be a cracker. This year the club was proud to have 2 major sponsors on board, with BlueScope Water Tanks and Pitaro Homes. We also had many other valued sponsors and individuals that supported the shoot, without which we would not have been able host a shoot with such resounding Club House and everyone gathered for the opening speech success. Our sincere gratitude goes to all of these sponsors. The Friday morning of 14 November saw an influx of caravans and campers rolling in and, by the time event 1 got underway, the grounds were starting to look like a long weekend on the south coast. The weather was great, although a little windy from the North and 23 degrees. A 60 target medley sponsored by club member Alan Strahan, from K & G Pilots, started at 2pm with 58 shooters. Always in top form, Lars Bager put 3 red Neill McWhirter OA High Gun and Peel President Greg Walker scores on the board to take overall with a perfect 100/100. This left the AA shooters in a shoot off for all 3 places and Nathan Blake came out on top 149/150. Matt Shipp made Nathan work for it all the way with 148/150 and Nick Haynes in third with 123/125. A grade was taken by local club member Graeme (Yogi) Parsons with 98/100, followed by Tim Catling 97/100 and Nigel Dunn 94/100. With some great scores and only 1 point separating the B graders, Andrew Smedley got home in first with 97/100, with Peter Iley 96/100 and Dennis Cardwell 95/100 keeping the pressure on. I am sure the handicapper will have looked at their books over the weekend. C grade also put in some good numbers, with Craig Davidson standing on the top step with 91/100, Eddie Wear not far behind with 89/100 and in his first major event, Jason Deitrich claimed third with a 82/100. Paula Price took top honors for the Ladies with 94/100. Siobhan Blake grabbed 60 AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET SHOOTING NEWS FEBRUARY 2015

66 Juniors on 82/100 and Tim Catling on 97/100 in the Veterans. On Saturday and Sunday our campers awoke to the paper hand delivered to their tent or caravan doors by the Club President. Now what other shoot can you get service like that? The club also supplied a slab of Winchester shells for practice starting at 7am after a hearty breakfast of bacon, beans and eggs whipped up by master chef Rocky and apprentice Joe. The day commenced with a welcome speech from the President, to shooters from as far South as Esperance and North from Paraburdoo. If you find these places on your map, you ll understand just how far shooters travel in WA. Elliott Jones from BlueScope Water Tanks and Paul Pitaro from Pitaro Homes received the first sashes of the weekend and were then asked to fire the first shots to begin the day. Shooting got underway right on time at 8.15am, with shooters still coming in the gate after 9am, totaling 92 competitors for the day, and providing some outstanding results. The weather was perfect at 25 degrees, with a little wind from the South West. A 75 target Champion of Champions was the first main event of the day, proudly sponsored by Pitaro Homes. At the conclusion of this event shoot offs were required in every grade. With several red scores on the board, Trevor Morris secured overall on 175/175, leaving a close battle to fill the AA grade places. Still running hot from his WA state title performance Tony (the Combat Gnome) Burnard took the number one spot 172/175. Not satisfied with their target count, Lars Bager and Alan Featherstone continued shooting with Lars taking second place at 198/200 and Alan on 197/200. Nigel Dunn claimed A grade clean with a 123/125 sending Jim Sharpe and Tim Catling back to the layouts to sort out the minor places. Jim proved too strong with a 145/150 and Tim on 144/150. As for the Ladies, Shirley Hocking took out B grade with 119/125. Chris Smith and Geoff Parkes went back to it and Chris on 141/150 filled second, leaving Geoff 140/150 in third. Another one of the ladies, June Roach took out C grade with 135/150 after a shoot off with Eddie Wear 133/150. Shaun Byrnes came in third on 110/125. Niki March in Ladies 138/150 and Siobhan Blake in Juniors 116/125, showing that we have some very good lady shooters in WA. Lars Bager won the Veterans with 123/125. The Blue Scope Water Tanks 30 target Points Score final event on Saturday was also going to see some fine shooting. On 141/141 Simon Mackay won Overall just edging out Neill McWhirter who won AA on 140/141. Tony Burnard 143/144 and Nick Haynes 114/117 filled the minor places. Graeme Parsons on 105/108 won A grade followed by Maurie Urquhart 88/90 and Andrew Smith 91/96 claiming third after a shot shoot off. Again B grade was a close call, Bill McGillivray 89/90 in the top spot with Josh Hawkett 88/90 and Geoff Parkes 87/90 filling the minor places. C grade was again one for the ladies with June Roach picking up her second win for the day on 80/90, Nadene Smedley 76/90 in second and Eddie Wear 75/90 in third. Jessica Price won the Ladies with 87/90. Myles Starling took out the Juniors with 84/90 and Veterans was shared between Lars Bager and John Eddy on 89/90. Saturday night commenced with presentations, followed by a complimentary BBQ for all the shooters and their families, with the Club providing steak, salads and scrumptious deserts for approximately 90 people. The ladies in the kitchen, already dead on their feet after providing lunches and afternoon tea, soldiered on to offer an amazing evening meal. Thanks to all the shooter, wives, girlfriends, families and others who contributed some fantasic food. Beer, wine and Bu!!$#!t over and done with from the night before, another slab of shells for practice and another healthy hearty breakfast before getting under way at 8.15am for the day s events. There were 87 competitors for the Sunday, including many different shooters from the Saturday, just to make it interesting for the office staff to juggle the squads. Having the Pitaro Homes 60 double barrel event first up for the day can destroy a carnival if the top shooters get on a roll, but we were able to get it sorted after a 235 DB break. That outstanding break went to Glen O Brien taking the overall. As can happen 2 of the last 3 shooters both dropped the same target seeing Simon McKay 236/237 and Alan Featherstone 235/237 going back out for a short shoot off for AA. Travis Adams in third with167/168. Regraded into A, Geoff Parkes won with a 75/76. Tim McBride 62/63 and Peter Iley 65/66 all had to shoot off to earn their places. Doug Berry with a 73/74 took top honors in B grade, Greg Ryan 66/67 second and Bruce Whittaker 79/80 came in third. Jason Dietrich Tony Burnard AA High Gun Major Sponsors Eliot Jones from BlueScope Tanks and Paul Pitaro from Pitaro Homes getting the first sashes for the weekend 61/66 beat Chris Hardy 60/66 to claim C grade. Shaun Byrnes on 62/60 took out third, Deanne Blake won Ladies with 59/60, Myles Starling with 59/60 won Juniors and John Eddy took the Veterans with a 60/60. Peel only has 3 traps, so the club was now on a roll. President, committee and members were starting to smile as we were over the half way mark. On the downhill run to Sunday presentations and an ice cold ale, or 2. The last and final event for the weekend was the Blue Scope Water Tanks 30 target medley. Phil Hodgson took overall with 150/150, after a great shoot off, leaving Nick Haynes 149/150 winning AA Grade from Matt Shipp 67/68 and Vince O Brien on 59/60. Keven Hopkins 94/97 got the top spot in A grade from Graeme Parsons and Deanne Blake grabbed the last step on the podium with 58/60 after her shoot off. Bruce Whittaker on 49/50 won B grade and after a quick shoot off Andrew Smedley 58/60 in second just edged out Doug Berry 57/60 in third. Chris Hardie 47/50 won C grade with Eddy Wear 43/50 making the podium for his 4th time in 5 events in second, and Jason Dietrich 38/50 rounding out the top 3. Deanne Blake picked up her second Ladies win with 59/60. Myles Starling again taking Juniors on 59/60 and a shared Veterans between Graeme Parsons and Lars Bager 49/50. Shooting done and dusted, brought us to the high guns. The ever consistent Neill McWhirter took home the Silver Dolphin for 2014 (his 4th win in recent years) with 333/335, just 2 points down for the weekend Glen O Brian Double Barrel High Gun Continued on Page 62 FEBRUARY 2015 AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET NEWS 61

67 Silver Dolphin Carnival Continued from Page 61 Pushing Neill hard all weekend Peel Gun Club s very own Tony Burnard won the AA grade high gun on 332/335. Nigel Dunn took out A grade with a outstanding 322/335. Geoff Parkes shot well all weekend to claim the B grade sash with 321/335. After being in the placing all weekend Eddie Wear grabbed the C grade high gun with a 291/335. Niki March came out on top with the Ladies high gun on 315/335. After a great shoot between Lars Bager and John Eddy, Lars was the eventual winner of the Veterans high gun on 379/385. Junior high gun was won by Myles Starling with 304/335. As you can see from the scores the weather was perfect on the Sunday, with 28 degrees and zero wind, making for perfect targets. There were no trap break downs and very few no targets, much to the delight of the committee. That s what a combination of Canterbury traps and White Flyers targets contributes to a great carnival. Good company, good sportsmanship, good targets and great food are the key ingredients for a club to hold successful events throughout the year and Peel have that well and truly covered. The Peel Club would like to thank all the sponsors, too many to mention here, volunteers, trappers and all the shooters who competed in our carnival. It s the time and effort contributed by many people that makes a 2½ day carnival a success, and a major success it was for the Peel and Districts Gun Club in The weekend went seamlessly. The Peel and Districts Gun Club is located 90 kms South of Perth in a little piece of paradise in the Peel Region. Hoping to see you all next year in November. Neil Walsh Memorial 100 Target P/S Championship Sunday 15th February Commencing at 10.30am sharp Lunch & Smoko provided Over $2000 in prizes KINDLY SPONSORED BY THE WALSH FAMILY $500 Cash & Sash for Overall Winner (Winner does not take his/her grade} Cash & Sash for each grade winner Cash & Sash for Lady, Veteran Junior & Sub Junior winners For further details please contact Mitch Dunnachie President VCTA News VCTA STATE GROUND DONATIONS FUND The VCTA State Council would like to thank the following members and organisations for their generous financial support towards the purchase of the land at Echuca. These members and organisations and further donors will be recognised on an Honor Board which will be placed in the club rooms at Echuca. These donors have donated from $500 to $10,000. All donations toward this fund of $1000 or more will be recognised on this board. If you feel you can assist by making a donation to this great cause and support the Victorian Clay Target Association please contact VCTA State Secretary, Judith Kent, phone DONATIONS RECEIVED TO DATE Patrick Guida, Barry Rogers, Jim & Judy Shepherd, Steve & Helen Atkins, Falcon Australia (Graham Beckworth), Lauryn & Russell Mark, and the Four State Zones, totaling over $20,000. GOVERNMENT GRANTS RECEIVED Shooting Sports Facilities Fund VCTA have been successful in their application for a grant to update the Traps at our State Ground in Echuca this grant of $62,000 is based on a 2/1 grant this will see the traps at Echuca replaced before our next State Carnival in November. Victorian More Active Grant As a recognized Association with the Victorian Government the VCTA have received $10,000 grant which will assist in the States running of coaching courses, encourage clubs to run come an try days to target women and juniors to participate in the sport of Clay Target Shooting and assist clubs with media advertising to promote club activities. State President, Malcolm Dyson PRELIMINARY NOTICE Mildura Clay Target Club 2015 EASTER CARNIVAL April 3rd, 4th, 5th & 6th See CTSN March for full details 62 AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET SHOOTING NEWS FEBRUARY 2015

68 ACTA NEWS OPEN LETTER TO ALL MEMBERS We at the ACTA realise the majority of our members are very diligent when it comes to the storage and security of their firearms. With the attached story from the ABC in relation to the safe storage & security of firearms this is a timely reminder of the things that can go wrong, innocently placing a photo or post on Social Media can have far reaching ramifications. We as an organisation wish to reiterate the message of State firearms branches and police when we ask that all members ensure the safe storage of their firearms both at home and in transit. The more discreet you maintain a firearm the less likelihood you have of being targeted. Whilst nationally firearms laws vary, all members should be aware of safe storage requirements in their State as well as States they visit. Each State has a firearms branch so members should avail themselves of the information available on those sites. Clubs should reinforce this at shoots as a clear message in relation to our obligations in owning a firearm. By continually reinforcing this message our members will remain diligent and our clubs and members safe. Whilst most members are extremely diligent and are reminded regularly we are still reminded of the perils of drink driving regularly, yet we still have those who continue to drink & drive. The ACTA will continue to give this message, safe gun storage is vital to our future as a sport. Yours Sincerely Tony Turner Executive Officer AFFILIATION Affiliated bodies usually have a common goal and usually have specific alliances to ensure both parties retain their autonomy. That is why they are mostly of the same sport. For example the AFL have affiliated bodies, all play Aussie rules, NRL have affiliated bodies who play rugby League. There are no Rugby League clubs affiliated with the AFL and vice versa. These sports are all football however do not promote the other football codes. Their responsibilities are to the members of their Sport. The ACTA have recently had a number of issues with other shooting organisations wishing to utilise grounds, promotion and advertising through the ACTA. Whilst we have no objection to other shooting organisations conducting business, the ACTA will not be advancing their cause to the detriment of the ACTA. Should members wish to join and be members of other associations then that is their prerogative, we have no issue with members being members of other associations be they shooting, golf, tennis or any other association. We do not support, promote or advertise any of these sports although we have no particular objection to them. ACTA SIGNS OFF ON A NEW ANTI-DOPING POLICY FOLLOWING DISCUSSION AND CONSULTATION WITH ASADA This Doping Policy is adopted and implemented by the Sporting administration body in accordance with ASADA s and the Sporting administration body s responsibilities under the World Anti-Doping Code, the Australian Sports Anti-Doping Authority Act 2006 (cth), the Australian Sports Anti-Doping Authority Regulations 2006 (cth) (including the National Anti-Doping scheme), and in furtherance of combined ongoing efforts to eradicate doping in sport in Australia. This anti-doping policy contains rules governing the conditions under which sport is played. Aimed at enforcing anti-doping principles in a global and harmonised manner, they are distinct in nature from criminal and civil laws, and are not intended to be subject to or limited by any national requirements and legal standards applicable to criminal or civil proceedings. When reviewing the facts and the law of a given case, all courts, arbitral tribunals and other adjudicating bodies should be aware of and respect the distinct nature of this anti-doping policy implementing the Code as well as Australian legislation, and the fact that these rules represent the consensus of a broad spectrum of stakeholders around the world as to what is necessary to protect and ensure fair sport. The Sporting administration body has its own Code of Conduct. This is a separate policy document that is managed and enforced by the sporting administration body and is binding on all Athletes and Athlete Support Personnel. It is a document that covers conduct issues that either do not constitute a possible anti-doping rule violation, or have occurred as a consequence of behaviour that does constitute a possible anti-doping rule violation. This separate document will enable the separate management of conduct-related issues, including public disclosure, suspension or termination of contract and consequential sanctioning. WARNING TO ATHLETES AND ATHLETE SUPPORT PERSONNEL 1. You are responsible for knowing what the anti-doping rule violations are. 2. You must find out which substances and methods are prohibited. 3. Ignorance is no excuse. 4. You must be aware of the rules in this Anti-Doping Policy. 5. This Anti-Doping Policy adopts the strict liability principle. 6. Athletes are responsible for anything found in their system. 7. You must be aware of the sanctions that could be applied to you in this Anti-Doping Policy. EARLY NOTIFICATION MAY CTSN Due to the 2015 Trap National Championships, the closing date for advertising and editorial in the MAY 2015 CTSN will close, WITHOUT EXCEPTIONS, on MARCH FEBRUARY 2015 AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET NEWS 63

69 Australian Clay Target Association Inc 2015 ANNUAL REGISTRATION & CLUB MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION (To be handed (To be handed to the Club to the Secretary Club Secretary with with your your Handicap Handicap Card Card by by the the 1st of Janaury January 2015) Membership Number Shooters Licence (compulsory) Number Surname (compulsory) Address (compulsory) (compulsory) Telephone Number (compulsory) 2015 ANNUAL REGISTRATION & CLUB MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION My existing or last recorded shooting details are: Given Name (compulsory) Post Code Date of Birth (compulsory) Common Mark Ball Trap Grade Tower D.T.L Handicap ISSF Trap Grade Sporting Grade / / Skeet Grade Skeet Handicap ISSF Skeet Grade Double Trap I hereby apply for membership of the Club Please tick one. As a continuing, or new member, together with my application for A.C.T.A. registration for the year ending 31st December, I have previously been a registered member with the A.C.T.A. Type of Membership: (Membership includes Insurance) Club Membership $ A.C.T.A. Full Membership $ $ Partner (spouse) of a Full Member of common address $76.00 $ Veteran (Eligible to apply for Pension/65 years at 31/12/14) $76.00 $ Concession/Loyalty (30 years adult membership) $ $ Junior Membership (Under the age of 18 at 31/12/14) $38.00 $ New Start Member (For one year to shoot competitively at home club only) $76.00 $ Club Only (Shoot non-competitively at home club only) $ $ Levy (applies to All new members & those who are rejoining after 5 years except Juniors) $6 $ Failure to provide all information will see your application declined and returned Total $ The A.C.T.A. protects the privacy and security of information provided by you. By completing this form, you agree to the use of your personal information by A.C.T.A: to process your registration details; to disclose to Clubs affiliated with A.C.T.A. for regulated events; and for internal purposes and other opportunities presented from time to time. I undertake to abide by the Rules and By laws of the above mentioned Club, my State Association and the Australian Clay Target Association and I advise that I conform with my state of residence Firearm Regulations and shall notify my club immediately upon non renewal, cancellation or suspension of my shooters licence. Signature Date / / THIS ACCOUNT IS TO BE PROCESSED BY YOUR CLUB THE FORM WHEN COMPLETED IS TO BE RETAINED BY THE CLUB 64 AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET SHOOTING NEWS FEBRUARY 2015

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