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1 2011 NATIONAL ISSF CHAMPIONSHIPS HIGH GUN WINNERS Story April issue QCTA Skeet Carnival Page NATIONAL TRAP CHAMPIONSHIPS Official Program Page 12 2nd ACTA PHOTO COMPETITION Page Trap National Championships NOMINATION FORM Page 19 Print Post Approved PP349181/00364 Official Journal of the AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET ASSOCIATION INC. March 2011 Vol. 64 No. 3

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3 VOLUME NO. 64 ISSUE NO. 3 MARCH 2011 OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET ASSOCIATION INCORPORATED Annual Subscription Rate: $44 April 2011 issue closes Feb May 2011 issue closes Mar CONTACT: AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET ASSOCIATION INC. PO Box 466, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 Phone: (02) Fax: (02) Website: NATIONAL OFFICE execofficer@claytarget.com.au Judy Ferry, Accounts accounts@claytarget.com.au CTSN ctsn@claytarget.com.au Maureen Ryan, Membership membership@claytarget.com.au Sue Vesperman, Administration/Events Co-ordinator admin@claytarget.com.au Jenny Robinson, Reception info@claytarget.com.au David Jocelyn, Ground Curator NATIONAL EXECUTIVE PATRON The Right Honourable Malcolm Fraser, A.C., C.H. PRESIDENT Mr Robert Nugent VICE PRESIDENTS Mr Ron Traill Mr Peter Haley BOARD Mr Dennis Harwood Mr Ron Traill Mr Robert Fox Mr Lynne Curtis Mr Peter Haley EXECUTIVE Mrs Elaine Forward Mr Brian Bailey Mr David Howe Mr Gary Read Mr Don Johnson Mr George Pinner Mr Allan Vilcins Mr John Mack Mr Terry Marsden LIFE REGISTERED SHOOTERS N Hardy, LJ Martin (PP), JK Scott (PP), RF Buchan, J Murphy, GG Woodhatch (PP), R Silvester, R Nugent, J Byrnes (PP), W Jones (PP), A Kenny 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: National President s Notes Association members and clubs throughout the Eastern States, especially Queensland, have faced devastating floods over the last two months. Isolated incidences have also occurred in other states. Many clubs have been affected, with some almost wiped out. This situation on top of members own personal, and businesses losses may result in a serious threat to these clubs future existence. State governments have launched packages of assistance to flood affected sporting bodies and details are available on the net. The ACTA has begun a fundraising initiative to assist these clubs and would encourage all members and clubs to consider fundraising in whatever way they see fit to contribute to this. More details are available elsewhere in this magazine. Please help if you are able. The other support that I encourage you to show these clubs is by attending their events once they start operating again. The Board has just met in Brisbane and following interviews, appointed Mr. Chris Gibson to the position of Executive Officer. We welcome Chris to the Association and look forward to working with him to deliver better services to our members. Chris will commence employment prior to the end of February. The administration of the Association has operated well without anyone at the helm for over 3 months and I thank the girls in the office for this. The Association has formed a new sub-committee Legal and Governance. This committee will initially comprise two executive members and two other qualified persons co-opted for the purpose. Issues will be referred to the committee for research and advice and these may include our corporate fiduciary responsibilities, suspensions, legal claims etc. We live in a litigious society and need the best advice we can get before making decisions that can have unintended effects. The committee is to be pro-active as well, advising us of possible future problems we may need to plan against to minimise the effect on our Association. The Association is working with our publisher on an exciting project to digitise all existing copies of the CTSN. The project may take up to 2 years to complete but once finished will store the content offsite, but provide access to all existing CTSN copies via our website. It is expected that this will be achieved at a cost of approx $24,000 and will protect our history forever. Features will include a search facility allowing research to be conducted quickly and efficiently. Shooters having old CTSN copies are encouraged to contact us and advise us of what they have, and are willing to make available for scanning, as most collections have odd books missing. We have offered a few suggestions in this column on how the ACTA could better collect its subscription monies. The Board is now recommending to the Executive a new method of collection and this proposal is detailed elsewhere in the magazine. This process allows the ACTA to collect its subscription monies without interferring in the clubs collection of their own subscriptions. New shooters will still have to be vetted by their club when joining for the first time and the club would collect their subs and that of the ACTA as they currently do in this case. If the recommendation is supported by the Executive this will begin for the 2012 shooting Year. The Board has decided to postpone the Mackintosh reunion until The decision was not taken lightly and will allow us to better plan such an important event. Anyone interested in assisting with this event please contact Sue at the office. The Mackintosh blazers purchased by so many of our members were incorrectly embroidered and we ask that all recipients return them as soon as possible for rectification at no cost. Until next month Robert Nugent MARCH 2011 AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET NEWS 1

4 Contents National President s Notes 1 Different Way of Paying Your Membership Dues 2 National Floods 3 QCTA Skeet Carnival 4 National Coaching Director s Report 8 List of Accredited Coaches 8 Photo Competition No. 2 8 Harry Nolan Memorial 9 Ray Peatling High Gun, Kerang 10 Canberra International Skeet National Trap Championships Official Program 12 Club News 16 Northern Zone Sporting Clays Championships 16 Competition Results: Victoria 21 Northern Territory 29 Western Australia 29 New South Wales 30 South Australia 41 Tasmania 42 Queensland 42 Classifieds 47 Psychological Skills for Shooting 48 Commonwealth and National High Gun winners at the 2011 ISSF Nationals held in Perth, WA. From left: Men s High Gun Michael Diamond 243/250, Junior High Gun Michael McNabb 230/251, Ladies High Gun Suzanne Balogh 137/150, Ladies Junior High Gun Kelly Coogan 129/150. Front Cover Cecil Park Boxing Day Trap 49 Augusta Simulated Field 50 Trap and Skeet at Maryborough 52 Vale 52 Break Badges Yarra Valley Olympic Trap Classic 53 Australia Day at Bendigo 54 Letter to the Editor 56 Waratah Notes Pair Double Rise at Cecil Park 56 Taipan Shield 2010 Windy, wet at Echuca 57 Mixed Target Championship at Sebastopol 57 Tasmanian Gun Club in Review 58 Majura Park Inaugural Holcim National Capital Shoot 60 Humid Conditions at Wangaratta 61 Echuca Rich River Classic 62 NSWGC Gold Sovereign Side x Side Championship 63 Shoot Calendar Annual Registration & Club Membership Application 64 NOTICE TO ALL CLUBS APRIL CTSN: CLOSING DATE FOR ADVERTISING IN THE APRIL CTSN IS STRICTLY FEBRUARY 20 A DIFFERENT WAY OF PAYING YOUR MEMBERSHIP DUES Your ACTA Board has recently considered the method by which we all pay our membership dues. At present, as we all know, the clubs collect the membership fees for themselves, their state association and also the ACTA. Moneys owning to the ACTA are then passed to the ACTA office for processing. This system not only places an additional work load on the club secretaries but in the Board s opinion does not necessarily maximise membership renewals. If one receives a bill in the mail one generally pays it at the appropriate time. However if one needs to remember to go to the club or send a cheque in the mail without such a prompt one is not necessarily so compliant. How many times have you seen shooters realising half way through the year Oops I haven t paid my membership yet!? ACTA propose that the following system be adopted for 2012: ACTA to invoice every shooter individually for the registration fees owing to ACTA only. Following payment a sticker or handicap card will be sent in batches to the club whereupon further payment by the shooter of the club fee the sticker/handicap card will be stamped by the club. Membership will not become effective until that sticker/ card is stamped by the club. The advantages of the system will be that the club secretaries will be relieved of one task and ACTA will retain a greater proportion of our membership from year to year. A disadvantage will be that the shooter will have to make two payments but he or she may decide to stagger the payments so that could be an advantage to some people. SSAA operate very successfully on a similar system and their membership is greater than any other shooting organisation in Australia. If the Executive agree to this proposal at its meeting in June, accounts will be sent out later this year. Inaugural Mackintosh Team Members Reunion Originally advertised to be held in conjunction with the 2011 Hall of Fame Dinner HAS BEEN CANCELLED This event will now be held in AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET SHOOTING NEWS MARCH 2011

5 NATIONAL FLOODS A CALL TO ALL CLUBS AND MEMBERS TO HELP Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria and also part of Western Australia are presently experiencing one of Australia s largest natural disasters due to the flooding. Many ACTA registered clubs may suffer financially due to loss of infrastructure, equipment and income. Until the floods in all states are declared over there is no way to estimate the cost to the clay target community by the loss of buildings, traps, equipment and office equipment. Clubs will also suffer due to a loss of income from programmed shoots until they are operational after the floods. Some clubs will suffer losses that unless helped may possibly terminate their membership a loss to all members of the ACTA. The Queensland Clay Target Association (QCTA) have already commenced fundraising to assist these clubs and will run the program until December 31st To assist the affected clubs the following proposal will allow all ACTA member clubs and members to assist. It is requested that ACTA clubs donate the profits from a club shoot to this appeal. It is also requested and suggested that the fundraising is limited only by a club and members imagination. There are other avenues to assist by, (as example) raffles, auctions, charity shoots, donations or other self generated initiatives. A sub-committee of members that are not on the Executive of the affected states will be formulated to disburse and account for all monies received. This will ensure accountability and transparency of receipted money. Each state will be responsible for collection of donated funds. Clubs once they have completed their fundraiser, it is asked they forward the amount to their State Treasurer who will receipt the money. The State Treasurer will then forward the total amount raised along with the club names / amounts to the ACTA. This initiative is purely voluntary, however we all will never know when our own club may be affected and allows for all clubs, members and visitors to donate and assist directly to the sport cause. The money is not going to the general charity fund however this does not preclude any person or club from donating further if they wish. This originally was a fundraiser for Queensland member clubs only, however due to many clubs being affected in several states, this has become a National initiative. I thank in advance the State Secretaries and Treasurers for their immediate assistance, Zone Secretaries and Club Executives for their assistance in this fundraising initiative. Results of money raised and grants given will be published in the Clay Target Shooting News. If any person or club wishes to discuss this with me further, please do not hesitate to contact me direct. Thank you and our thoughts are with the affected communities at this time, The contact for this fundraiser is: Allan Vilcins - National Secretary Ph H: (08) M: vilcins@picknowl.com.au Australian Clay Target Association Inc PO Box 466 Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 Tel Fax execofficer@claytarget.com.au Notice of 75th Annual General Meeting The 75th Annual General Meeting of the Australian Clay Target Association Incorporated will be held on Sunday 3rd April, 8.00pm Registration commences at 7.30pm at the Wagga R.S.L. Club Pacific Lounge Dobbs Street Wagga Wagga NSW Agenda 1 Opening 2 Attendance 3 Apologies 4 Roll Call and Quorum Rule 17.1 (25 members who are entitled to vote) 5 Confirmation of minutes of the 2010 Annual General Meeting 6 Reports President: R Nugent Financial: D Harwood 7 Announcement of the appointment of Elected Executive Committee members in place of the retiring Executive Committee members 8 Business on Notice: Appointment of Kay Hull as joint Patron of the Association 9 Appointment of auditor 10 Close of Meeting MARCH 2011 AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET NEWS 3

6 QCTA Skeet Carnival Blackwater 2010 Attendance numbers for multigauge events have been steadily on the increase and the Pre- State Multigauge championships in the lead up to the State Skeet Carnival at Blackwater in September were evidence of this. 52 shooters arrived at the beautiful Blackwater grounds to contest these championships, beginning with the 50T 20 gauge. Starting with a bang was Laurie Chelepy from Rockhampton who took overall with a perfect 50/50. Hard on his heels Dave Dundon was 1st in AA shooting 49/50 and Craig O Neill took 2nd in AA with 48/50. Frank Cooper and Matthew Rhue shot off for 1st & 2nd in A grade shooting 56/57 & 55/57 respectively. Great shooting from the B graders, with Alan Adams 1st with 49/50 closely followed by Brisbane s Paulette Walker on 48/50, and Adam Bozier also shot brilliantly to take 1st in C grade with 48/50, Ray Bourne coming in 2nd in C with 45/50. Handicap winner Matt Rhue with sponsor Mike Swale The 50T 28 gauge was the second event on the card, Dave Dundon taking overall this time with a perfect 50/50. Craig O Neill was 1st in AA shooting 53/54 after a shoot off with Mark Fanning 52/54. 1st in A grade was Frank Cooper 50/51 with Matthew Rhue taking 2nd 49/51 and Caboolture s Thomas Rhue finished 1st in B grade with 46/50 followed by Paulette Walker 2nd with 47/52. Local junior Blake Geary shot well in C grade to take 1st place with 38/50, with Adam Bozier taking 2nd 35/52. Overall in the 50T 410 event was won by Craig O Neill shooting 50/52 with Dave Dundon 1st in AA 48/50 and Mark Fanning in 2nd place on 46/50. Ashley Mason from Toowoomba Mark Fanning and sponsor Paulette Walker took the A grade 1st place on 46/50 followed by Eddy Elder 2nd with 45/50. Tassie s George Pinner shot well to take 1st place in B grade with 43/50 with Thomas Rhue in 2nd with 43/52, and C grade was won by Brett Graving 39/50 with Adam Bozier taking 2nd in C grade 34/50. Rounding out the multigauge events on Friday morning was the 50T 12 gauge with Lorraine Hughes shooting a perfect 50/50 to win overall. 1st in AA grade after a shoot off was Craig O Neill with 55/56 followed by Nigel Hughes in 2nd place with 54/56. Matthew Rhue won the A grade shoot off coming 1st with 57/60 closely followed by Shane Bennett on 56/60. B grade 1st place went to Alan Adams from Pioneer 50/52, with local Jim Storch 2nd with 49/52 and some brilliant shooting from the juniors decided the C grade places Daniel Andrews from Roma took 1st in C grade with an impressive 48/50 with Blake Geary taking 2nd 47/50. The 200T Multigauge Champion for 2010 is Craig O Neill, only 6 targets down over the four events on 194/200 great shooting Craig. Thank you to all shooters who competed in the pre-national events and for supporting the Multigauge championships. Thank you also to Wesfarmers Curragh who generously sponsored these events and hugely contributed to the multigauge prize purses. The State Skeet Carnival was underway by lunchtime Friday and opened with the 50T State Handicap event. 54 shooters nominated for this event with 3 shooters coming in with a possible. Matthew Rhue was the last man standing shooting a terrific 157/158 to outlast everyone who made the shoot offs. Blake Geary kept him busy coming in 2nd with 148/159 and Thomas Rhue wasn t letting them off easily finishing 3rd with 151/159. Toowoomba s Len Edwards finished 4th with 133/136 with Debbie Young in 5th place on 112/115. This event was generously sponsored by Mike Swale of Queensland State Solar who provided very healthy prize envelopes to the top five shooters. Also all four grades were represented among the winners so a very pleasing result. On receiving the cash, sash and Queensland silver badge Matthew commented how enjoyable it was to be able to participate in a sport where you could compete alongside and shoot off with your son. Well done Matt great shooting! Event 2 was the 100 State Skeet Championship which was proudly sponsored by HDSpex Pilla Performance Eyewear, Glenn & Paulette Multigauge Champ Dave Dundon with Rod Bridges 4 AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET SHOOTING NEWS MARCH 2011

7 Walker who are great supporters of this discipline. Mark Fanning shot the only possible of the event to take the sash, silver badge and trophy with a perfect 100/100 nice win Mark. Again in form Matthew Rhue took 1st in AA only one behind on 99/100 with Dave Dundon coming in 2nd on 96/100. Laurie Chelepy emerged victorious after a fierce shoot off with Tim Dodds to win A grade with 132/133, Tim in 2nd with 131/133, and Blake Geary shot a brilliant 95/100 to take 1st in B, with Bevan Reibel winning his shoot off to take 2nd with 101/108. Another strong effort by Roma s Veronika Forsythe saw her take the C grade prize with 95/100, followed by Luke Mason shooting 91/100 to take 2nd place. Ladies was won by Lorraine Hughes on 99/100, best junior was Eddy Elder from Melbourne 97/100 and Veteran s went to Max Barton on 92/100. The teams events were contested on the Saturday afternoon with very strong competition across all sections. The postal teams, with results recorded from the 50T Handicap + 100T Championship events qualified as follows: Open (Top 15) Matthew Rhue 149/150, Lorraine Hughes 149/150, Mark Fanning 148/150. Laurie Chelepy 148/150, Len Edwards 147/150, Debbie Young 146/150, Tim Dodds 146/150, Wayne Read 145/150, Laurie Rodden 145/150, Dave Dundon 145/150, John Rodden 144/150, Frank Cooper 144/150, Blake Geary 144/150, Nigel Hughes 143/150, Craig O Neill 143/150. Ladies (Top 6) Lorraine Hughes 149/150, Debbie Young 146/150, Veronika Forsythe 143/150, Vere Storch 141/150, Tracey Ashton 137/150, Paulette Walker 137/150. Juniors (Top 6) Blake Geary 144/150, Thomas Rhue 140/150, Luke Mason 135/150, Adam Bozier 133/150, Daniel Andrews 123/150. Veterans (Top 6) Max Barton 136/150, Neil Sinclair 131/150, Neal Dimmick 131/150. Ron Black 130/150, Geoff Bryant 129/150, Bob Robinson 125/150. The team members who qualified for the State shoulder to shoulder teams to represent Queensland at the Nationals in Wagga in 2011 are as follows: Open Lorraine Hughes 197/200, Mark Fanning 197/200, Matthew Rhue 196/200, Laurie Chelepy 196/200 & Len Edwards 196/200 with reserves Wayne Read & Tim Dodds 195/200. Ladies Lorraine Hughes 174/175, Debbie Young 171/175 & Veronika Forsythe 168/175 with reserve Vere Storch 164/175. Juniors Blake Geary 167/175, Thomas Rhue 162/175 & Adam Bozier 157/175 with reserve Luke Mason 156/175. Veterans Max Barton 159/175, Neil Sinclair 154/175 & Neal Dimmick 152/175 with reserve Geoff Bryant 150/175. Team High Guns went to Wayne Read, open team 50/50, Lorraine Hughes, ladies team 44/44, Daniel Andrews 26/27 & Max Barton, veteran team 28/30. Congratulations to all our Queensland team members great shooting and good luck at the Nationals in May The Interzone Postal Team challenge winners are as follows: Open Northern Zone 146/150, Pat Dury 25/25, Wayne Reeves 25/25, Greg Reeves 24/25, Neil Sinclair 25/25, Mick McGill 24/25 & Errol Reeves 23/25. Ladies OA HG winner Lorraine Hughes with Brian Muirson South East Zone 72/75, Lorraine Hughes 25/25, Tracey Ashton 24/25 & Margaret Denton 23/25. Veterans Western Zone 59/75, Geoff Bryant 22/25, Ray Christie 18/25 & John Open Postal Team Junior Team Thorn 19/25. Great representation from all Zones at this year s skeet carnivals and thanks to all Zone secretaries for submitting their team scores. On to the 50T Pacific Coast Championship and this time 8 shooters came through clean. Craig O Neill outlasted the field finishing with 65/65 to take the sash with Dave Dundon 1st in AA grade on 61/62 in front of Max Barton 2nd on 59/60. A grade was won by Pat Dury from Townsville shooting 53/54 with Vere Storch coming in 2nd in A with 52/52. Ronnie Forsythe shot 50/52 to take 1st prize in B grade with Henry Haythorpe 2nd on 49/52, and Brett Graving took 1st in C with 45/50 followed by Adam Bozier 2nd 54/60. Ladies went to Lorraine Hughes 52/52, Junior prize to Eddy Elder 47/50 and Max Barton took the Vets with 50/50. Our thanks again go to Wesfarmers Curragh who sponsored the 50T State Doubles Championship. Rod Bridges and Curragh Mines have been great supporters of the Blackwater club over the years and it was terrific to see Rod at the club having made the effort to take part in the presentations. Debbie Young from the Gold Coast CTC shot the only possible in this event to win the sash, silver badge and trophy with 50/50. Just Continued on page 6 MARCH 2011 AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET NEWS 5

8 QCTA Skeet Carnival Continued from page 5 one target behind was Mark Fanning shooting 49/50 to take 1st in AA grade with Craig O Neill 2nd on 50/52. Also one off the money, Tim Dodds from Pioneer and Bevan Reibel from Blackwater shot 49/50 to take 1st in A & B grade respectively. 2nd in A went to Len Edwards with 48/50 and 2nd in B to Errol Reeves 47/50. A good win to State President Brian Muirson from Rockhampton shooting a healthy 42/50 to take 1st in C grade, while Ron Black from Toowoomba shot 40/50 to take 2nd in C. A fantastic score saw Paulette Walker win the Ladies prize with 46/50 in this event, while Eddy Elder took the Juniors with 46/50 and Geoff Bryant finished with 44/50 to take home the Veterans prize. The Queensland Skeet Champion for 2010 is Mark Fanning from Brisbane, shooting 197/200 in the qualifying and team events to take the sash and trophy. Mark also won the sash for AA grade High Gun with 244/250 well done Mark. A grade High Gun winner was Matthew Rhue shooting 286/292, B grade High Gun winner was Bevan Reibel with 234/250 and C grade High Gun went to Veronika Forsythe 235/250. The Two Person Team medals were won by the strong combination of Mark Fanning and Dave Dundon 487/500. The coveted High All Around sash and specially struck buckle was won by Dave Dundon with a combined score for the Multigauge Championships and Skeet Carnival of 442/450. This award is sponsored and awarded by Pat Dury, a great supporter of skeet shooting, and Dave generously passed this award onto junior shooter Thomas Rhue of Caboolture for his terrific efforts and results over the carnival weekend. A nice gesture from Dave who has been a mentor to many skeet shooters over the years. Section High Gun winners were awarded to Debbie Young, Ladies 242/250, Eddy Elder, Junior 235/250 and Max Barton, Veteran 228/250. A brilliant effort by Lorraine Hughes saw her take the Overall High Gun for the carnival with an impressive score of 258/264 a well deserved win. An emotional Lorraine, who hails from the Caboolture Clay Target Club, accepted the gold Queensland badge, sash and trophy amid good wishes from competitors. Lorraine has been a great ambassador for skeet shooting over the past few years representing at Zone, State and National level, and she works hard to promote this discipline. Congratulations Lorraine, fantastic effort for For a relatively small club like Blackwater with a limited number of hands-on helpers, they did a remarkable job to get the grounds and club looking in A1 condition for the visitors who travelled to shoot the State carnival. They welcome shooters with open arms offering camping, homebaked goodies, meals and great competition with the best of Team HG winners Max Barton, Wayne Read & Lorraine Hughes Veteran Team Central Zone hospitality. Most importantly the targets are as close to perfect as you will find anywhere, with broken targets that could be counted on one hand over the entire weekend. Also a stand out at this carnival was the amount of sponsorship obtained almost solely through the efforts of Vere, our very hard-working hostess, who also secured local publicity for the shoot. All sponsorship directly benefited shooters w ith the trophy table laden and prize envelopes generously packed for all events. Thank you so much to all our sponsors: Wesfarmers Curragh, Leonie Geary Framing, T & J Whitehouse, Blackwater Sports, Jellinbah Mining, HDSpex & Pilla Eyewear, Ashgrove Chiropractic, Queensland State Solar, Oakley, Hot FM, RipCurl & Pat Dury. It was so nice to see such a variety of prizes donated for this shoot with Leonie Geary providing a specially framed print, Paulette Walker generously donating therapeutic products and Blackwater Sports donating Oakley and RipCurl products. Thank you to all our sponsors we could not conduct these events without your continued generosity. In another selfless gesture, Laurie & Candy Chelepy very kindly paid the full nomination fee for all junior shooters who attended the carnival and shot the qualifying team events. This type of generosity assists families who already carry the costs of shooting and the associated expenses of travel, accommodation, etc. and was hugely appreciated by the juniors Thomas Rhue, Dave Dundon & Pat Dury and their families. Not only does it encourage young members to attend our carnivals and assist them to qualify for our State teams, it promotes a great spirit of sportsmanship and generosity. Thanks Laurie and Candy, this was a much-appreciated gesture. Thank you to the Blackwater club, grounds, kitchen and bar staff, particularly to Jim and Vere who kept everything running so smoothly, to the office workers, to Mike Swale our shoot marshal, to Brian Muirson our State President, Central Zone President and MC and to all who helped in any way to make this carnival a great success. Congratulations to all the winners and thank you to all the shooters who showed up to compete and to show their support for skeet shooting in Queensland. Debbie Young, QCTA 6 AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET SHOOTING NEWS MARCH 2011

9 CUSTOM BUILT TO YOUR SPECIFICATIONS Choose From : 15 barrel lengths. 35 rib configurations. 12 forend selections. Fixed or Detachable V or Coil spring triggers. Custom made stock. 11 grades of engraving. Now you make the choice? Steve Fil Come see us at the 2011 Trap Nationals Perazzi Stand MARCH 2011 AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET NEWS 7

10 National Coaching Director s Report I met with the Coaching committee and discussed several items regarding coaching accreditation and we have revised the coaching renewal system for club and competition coaches, to be provided in the CTSN in the near future. In this edition of the CTSN there will be a list of current accredited coaches for each state. Please check that your name is on the list. This list will be supplied annually through the CTSN. As of 2012 coaches who let their accreditation lapse by more than twelve months will automatically be removed from the coaching register. The Junior camps for 2011 will now be held held July 4-7 and October 4-7. Online applications are now available on the ACTA website. Applications for the July camp close on 3rd June and the closing date for the October camp will be 2nd September. I am seeking input on coaching tips from those coaches with proven success in their methods which continually improve our dedicated shooters. I will be endeavouring to put together a book on coaching tips for the benefit of everyone. Please send them to me at graeme.boyd@ claytarget.com.au. Graeme Boyd LIST OF ACCREDITED COACHES Listed are all the accredited coaches for each state. If your name does not appear on your respective state list, please contact the ACTA office on or your State Secretary. NEW SOUTH WALES Richard Bannerman Anthony Bernar Gene Bernar Graeme Boyd John Clarke David Coleman Noel Edlington Dom Frasca Graham Gosling Philip Green Graeme Hall Peter Holmes Renae Jenkins Jason Jenkins William Jones Ken Jones Theo Lionatos Andrew Malinowsky Ross McLean David Morgan Peter Munro Paul O Neill Samantha Peck Don Power Fred Rapley Kevin Raymond Angelo Santangelo Garry Scott Wayne Sharp Dennis Suthers Scott Wright QUEENSLAND Noel Beale Carol Betteridge Ray Brown Gerry Chizzotti Malcolm Collins Ray Collinson Patrick Coogan Rodney Cosmo George Costanzo Robert Cross Neal Dimmick Philip Doring Tony Edgar Duncan Ferguson Peter Field Roy Hallam Robert Harwood Robert Hoolihan Nigel Hughes Lorraine Hughes Stephen Laffey John Loy William McCann William McCarthy Linda McGregor Richard Morrison Brian Muirson Darby Munro James Nolan Robert Nugent Richard Osborne Robert O Sullivan John Rodden Shawn Ryan Graham Smith Ron Solari Daryl Stevens Michael Swale Joanne Taylor Jeremy Teece Ken Tomkins Alan Vacy-Lyle Glenn Walker Kim Williams Kristen Williams Jason Williams Brett Williams James Williams Rodney Woodrow Debbie Young NORTHERN TERRITORY John Doyle Robert Fox George Hennessy Colin McTaggart Linda O Grady John Williams TASMANIA Glenn Arnol Brian Bailey Stuart Browning Maurice Crow Roy Garwood Phil Howes Nanette McCallum John Murphy Peter Page Paul Perry Bernie Smith Alan Spinks Bob Weeding Ray Williams David Williams SOUTH AUSTRALIA Brian August Don Beelitz Paul Dayman Brad Dempster Graeme Docking Brian Finch Robin Fleming Len Gray Peter Hendy Gerald Hopgood Phil Johncock Trevor Marshall Tom Megaw Des Mills Andrew Norman Peter Noske Peter Quire Trevor Shaddock Ron Smith Walter Spackman Noel West Brian Zanker John Zuppa WESTERN AUSTRALIA Christine Alexander Murray Alexander Antonino Amato Rodney Bailey Drago Bozuric David Carroll Jed Carter Tim Catling Jim Chandler Glenn Coles Laura Coles Tony Craigie Amaro Da Luz Geoff Day Russell Day Ross Eckersley Geoff Faulkes Peter Forner David Fox Rodney Graham Ken Green Les Hall Clive Hallatt Ken Holman Neale Johnson Gary Kelly Barry Kowald Vince Marney Gary Marsh Darren McMichin Phillip Melvin Charles Mezzatesta Chris Moffatt Jim Neve Leonie Noble Vince O Brien Denise Page Gionanni Panara Thomas Stelling Peter Strike Peter Stuart Murray Tucker WA Continued Keith Wakeling Arthur Ward Nicholas Wells James West Antonio Yozzi Jason Yozzi Mark Yozzi VICTORIA Colin Anderson Stephen Atkins Peter Beaman Terry Boucher Christopher Carrol Brian Carter Ron Cugley Colin Dunn Alexander Eagle David Flavel William Iles Roger Kerslake Russell Mark Keith McKendrick John McVitty Wayne Parks Bryan Rafferty Leigh Roberts Bernie Scanlan Jim Shepherd Bernie Stokes Adam Vella A RANGE OF GOOD QUALITY NEW & SECOND HAND TRAP GUNS & SPORTERS AT AFFORDABLE PRICES Beretta DT10 Trap & Sporting New $9000 Beretta DT10 X-Trap 30 - Adjustable Comb - New $9500 Beretta DT10 L Trap & Sporting - Game Scene & Scroll - New $10250 LIMITED NUMBERS AT THESE SPECIAL PRICES All new guns come with full warranty Check out our website for our full range of guns, apparel and accessories GUN TRADING PLACE Australian distributors for Top Gun Sportswear & Leathergoods See the full range on Dealer Licence No F Contact Angelo - Phone or angelograssi@bigpond.com PHOTO COMPETITION NO. 2 Clubs/members can send Photo s (Digital only) to the CTSN address. If space permits we will publish the best of these. A picture will be selected every 3 months with the winner s photo being published in the CTSN with an article & receive a camera for their Club. The overall winner will receive a full page gloss colour advertisement in the magazine for a shoot event (to be used in the next 12 months) * Each photo will need to be less than 6 months old. * The photo will need to be picture-ready for publication in the magazine (no touch-ups required). * Must be of Clay Target shooting or related to a shooting event. 8 AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET SHOOTING NEWS MARCH 2011

11 HARRY NOLAN MEMORIAL SHOOT SUPPORTING THE CANCER FOUNDATION The Forest Clay Target Club On Sunday 21st Nov The Forest CTC held their annual Memorial shoot attracting 34 shooters from various clubs. The weather could not have been better for the 100 Tgt DB event and was in full swing at 10am. At midday we stopped for a plated lunch put on by the Ladies. A great job and a great lunch well done. Then it was back to the Traps for the final 50 Tgts. Not a lot of reds but some good scores were recorded using the Gemini Traps and Olympic Targets. The club would like to thank Hollywood Plastics and the Horsley Park Gun Shop for their generous support with the trophies. On behalf of the club we would also like to thank all those people who helped make the shoot possible and to the shooters for their support on the day and a special thanks to Chloe Frost who took out the ladies trophy. Results for the 100 Tgt DB: 1st AA Charlie Sherry 99/100, 2nd Matt Patmore 98/100; A 1st James Grice 98/100, 2nd Paul Farrugia 96/100; B: 1st Robby Haggart 100/107, 2nd Mick Simpson 99/107; C: 1st Frank Gould 83/100, 2nd Grant Atkins 77/100. AUSTRALIAN CANTERBURY TRAP AGENTS QLD Dennis Harwood Tel : dennisharwood@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 AUTO TRENCH SALES Steve Whitehead Tel : autotrench-aus@hotmail.com MARCH 2011 AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET NEWS 9

12 Hot and humid conditions greeted the 40 shooters that attended the Kerang Clay Target Clubs New Years Day Championships had a most enjoyable day. As well as our local shooters, competitors attended from Patchewollock, Echuca, Lake Boga, Maryborough, Mildura, Geelong, Moulamein, Cohuna, Boort, Callawadda/Stawell and James Kennedy who travelled from the small town of Toogoolawah 100 kilometres north of Brisbane. The program for the day consisted of two events the first was a 45 Target Medley Championship sponsored by Autopro Kerang. The Second Event being a 60 target Kerang District Double Barrel Championship sponsored by Arnoldt & Greenwood of Kerang. RESULTS Event 1 45 Target Medley Championship AA and OA Ray Peatling 74/75, 2nd Rob Viney 72/75, A Peter Sing 85/87 2nd Stephen Bates 84/87, B Jim Absalom 79/81, 2nd Chris Dalrymple 55/75, C Robin Algie 67/75, 2nd Jeff Hogg 66/75, Ladies Jamie Hogg 58/75, Juniors Ryan Barnes 68/75, Veterans Leon Gibson 72/75. Event 2 60 Target Kerang District Double Barrel Championship AA and OA Ray Peatling 74/74, 2nd Warwick Kelvy 73/74, A Leon Gibson 59/60, 2nd Stephen Bates 58/60, B Charlie Strike 58/60, 2nd Jim Absalom 67/70, C Trevor Wilkinson 54/60, 2nd Jeff Hogg 53/60, Ladies Jamie Hogg 52/60, Juniors Ryan Barnes 57/60, Veterans Leon Gibson 59/60. High Guns Overall Ray Peatling 134/135, Ladies Jamie Hogg 110/135, Juniors Ryan Barnes 125/135, Veterans Leon Gibson 131/135. The raffle for a wheelbarrow of goodies to the value of $ was From left Veterans Leon Gibson, Juniors Ryan Barnes, Ladies Jamie Hogg, Overall Ray Peatling Canberra International Skeet won by Max Wilson of Kerang, The hamper to the value of $100.00, Irene Baulch of Kerang and a manchester pack to the value of $70.00, Rod Priest of Deniliquin. The door prize was sponsored by Highland Sports, a Buffalo River Gun Case valued at $300 and a shipper of 250 cartridges $75.00 donated by Club President Frank James. The Kerang Clay Target Club would like to take the opportunity to thank the sponsors for the day Autopro Kerang, Arnoldt & Greenwood Kerang, McNeil Saunders Landmark Kerang, Kerang Valley Resort, Highland Sports and Frank James for there support as without good sponsors these events are not possible. Likewise we would like to send a big thank you to the Club Members who put so much time and effort into having the facilities, grounds and equipment in fantastic shape to make the day run so smoothly. We would also like to thank the office staff and once again Stephan Bates for his assistance. Thanks go to all who assisted in the kitchen and to everyone who assisted on the day the clubs thanks you all. Ian Phillips Canberra Inter s February Skeet was an unusual affair, a full day with no rain, although a few shooters seemed to be looking over their shoulder for the usual showers coming down from the hills. A lovely shoot day, light cloud and winds but high humidity. Two and a half squads attended with visitors from Cooma and Albury. Congratulations go to club member Rodney Kneipp, High Gun Winner 94/100 and to the following grade winners B Grade Bill Warriner 93/100, 2nd Bernard Evans 92/100, C Grade Norm Simms 85/100, 2nd Shaun Watson 64/100. 2nd B Grade Bernard Evans 2nd C Grade Shaun Watson C Grade winner Past President Norm Simms at presentations 10 AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET SHOOTING NEWS MARCH 2011

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14 2011 NATIONAL TRAP CHAMPIONSHIPS 4th April 10th April 2011 OFFICIAL PROGRAM To be staged at ACTA National Ground, NSW by the Australian Clay Target Association. Jury Rule 4.16 (a) & (b) CONDITIONS OF COMPETITION Entry Entry into the 2011 Australian Trap Championships is open to all shooters who are registered for 2011 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 2011 registered shooter record book and produce a current firearms licence or permit before nominating. 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 10. Any eligible competitor paying nominations are entitled to receive awards in the Women s, Juniors, Sub Junior or Veterans section only. 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 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. Where necessary, shoot offs will be conducted under lights 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) include a contribution to the discipline fund. Note: Reduced Nominations shall apply to Juniors and partners only, they being wives or husbands, whose nomination must be lodged at the same time as family member paying full nomination fees. Authority This program shall control the 2011 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 2011 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. 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 connected with the shooting sports. 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. 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 2011 National Championships badge. MONDAY APRIL 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 12 AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET SHOOTING NEWS MARCH 2011

15 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. MONDAY APRIL AM 71st Champion of Champions Cup The following events are to be run in conjunction: 17th Womens Champion of Champions Cup 17th Juniors Champion of Champion Cup 8th Sub-Junior Champion of Champions Cup 12th 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 Pointscore (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 sweeps and purses 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 a trophy or cash. Grade winners will receive a medal, and trophy or cash. Second and third in each grade will receive a medal. Womens Division: The winner of the 17th Womens Champion of Champions shall receive the Bronze ACTA Australia Badge, Royal Blue Sash, and trophy. Second and third placings will receive a medal. Junior Division: The winner of the 17th Junior Champion of Cham pions shall receive the Bronze ACTA Australia Badge and Royal Blue Sash, and trophy. Second and third placings will receive a medal. Sub Junior Division: The winner of the 8th Champion of Champions 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 12th Veterans Champion of Champions will be presented with the Sperry Marshal memorial Trophy, Bronze ACTA Australia Badge and Royal Blue Sash, together with a trophy. Second and third placings will receive a medal. TUESDAY APRIL 5 51st National Double Rise Championship The following events are to be run in conjunction: 17th Womens National Double Rise Championship 17th Junior National Double Rise Championship 8th Sub-Junior National Double Rise Championship 12th 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 sweeps and purses 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 a trophy or cash. Grade winners will receive a medal, and trophy or cash. Second and third in each grade will receive a medal. Womens Division: The winner of the 17th Womens National Double Rise will be presented with the Nanette McCallum Perpetual Trophy, Bronze ACTA Australia Badge, Royal Blue Sash, and trophy. Second and third placings will receive a medal. Junior Division: The winner of the 17th Junior National Double Rise will be presented with the Bill Attwood perpetual Trophy, Bronze ACTA Australia Badge, Royal Blue Sash, and trophy. Second and third placings will receive a medal. Sub Junior Division: The winner of the 8th 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. WOULD YOU LIKE TO WORK AT BERETTA AUSTRALIA? This is your opportunity to join the most prestigious company in the firearms industry. Beretta Australia is a company that imports premium firearm related products from around the globe. We are seeking an experienced, highly motivated Sales Representative for our South Australian, Western Australian and NT area. The successful applicant must reside or be prepared to relocate to Adelaide or surrounding area. If you have an interest in this industry and think you have the required attributes, then visit today or us at info@berettaaustralia.com! Applications close March 31st T1 Supertarget 28g 1300fps T1 Lite 28g 1210fps T2 Competition 28g 1260fps T3 Grand Italia 24g 1350fps T3 Grand Italia 28g 1320fps T4 Pro Extra 24g 1375fps T4 Pro Extra 28g 1330fps Dealer Enquiries Welcome Orders taken for the Nationals please phone Tony MARCH 2011 AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET NEWS 13

16 Veterans Division: The winner of the 12th Veterans National Double Rise will be presented with the Stafford Smith Perpetual Trophy, Bronze ACTA Australia Badge and Royal Blue Sash, together with a trophy. Second and third placings will receive a medal. TUESDAY APRIL 5 10th 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. 30TH FAMILY DEAUVILLE DOUBLES Commencing at the conclusion of the National Deauville Doubles Championship. 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 an, Tri-Coloured Sash, together with a trophy/and or cash. Second and third teams will receive a medal and trophy/and or cash. WEDNESDAY APRIL AM 60th Australian Double Barrel Championship The following events are to be run in conjunction: ATTENTION SHOOTERS CLUBS TRADE ELEY IS PROUD TO BE BACK AND WITH UNBELIEVABLE PRICES For the SHOOTER We will save you the $$$$$ to help you shoot more. And for the CLUBS We can keep your members on the tracks. Enquiries welcome for smaller gauges and hunting loads For a world class cartridge at a very affordable price Phone our Australian Agent Ph: eleyaust@bigpond.com 31st Australian Women Double Barrel Championship 31st Australian Junior Double Barrel Championship 8th Australian Sub-Junior Double Barrel Championship 12th Australian Veteran Double Barrel Championship 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 sweeps and 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 a trophy or cash. Grade winners will receive a medal, and trophy or cash. Second and third in each grade will receive a medal. Womens Division: The winner of the 31sth National Womens Double Barrel Championship will be presented with the June Gawith Perpetual Trophy, Bronze ACTA Australia Badge, Royal Blue Sash, and trophy. Second and third placings will receive a medal. Junior Division: The winner of the 31st National Junior Double Barrel Championship will be presented with the Tony Bradshaw Perpetual Trophy, Bronze ACTA Australia Badge, Royal Blue Sash, and trophy. Second and third placings will receive a medal. Sub Junior Division: The winner of the 8th National Double Barrel Sub-Junior 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 12th National Veterans Double Barrel Championship will be presented with the Tim Catling Perpetual Trophy, Bronze ACTA Australia Badge and Royal Blue Sash, together with a trophy. Second and third placings will receive a medal. THURSDAY APRIL AM 57th Australian Single Barrel Championship The following events are to be run in conjunction: 23rd Australian Womens Single Barrel Championship 20th Australian Junior Single Barrel Championship 8th Australian Sub-Junior Single Barrel Championship 12th 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 sweeps and 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 a trophy or cash. Grade winners will receive a medal, and trophy or cash. Second and third in each grade will receive a medal. 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17 Perpetual Trophy, Bronze ACTA Australia Badge, Royal Blue Sash, and trophy. Second and third placings will receive a medal. Junior Division: The winner of the 20th National Junior Single Barrel Championship will be presented with the Michael Diamond Perpetual Trophy, Bronze ACTA Australia Badge, Royal Blue Sash, and trophy. Second and third placings will receive a medal. Sub Junior Division: The winner of the 8th National Single Barrel Sub- Junior 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 12th National Veterans Single Barrel Championship will be presented with the Frank James Perpetual Cup, Bronze ACTA Australia Badge and Royal Blue Sash, together with a trophy. Second and third placings will receive a medal. FRIDAY APRIL 8 50th Australia/New Zealand Trap Championship (Points Score) The following events are to be run in conjunction: 19th Womens Australia/New Zealand Trap Championship (Points Score) 19th Junior Australia/New Zealand Trap Championship (Points Score) 8th Sub-Junior Australia/New Zealand Trap Championship (Points Score) 12th 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 sweeps and 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 a trophy or cash. Grade winners will receive a medal, and trophy or cash. Second and third in each grade will receive a medal. Womens Division: The winner of the 19th Australia/New Zealand Trap Championship will be presented with the Kaye Woods Memorial Trophy, Bronze Southern Cross Badge, Royal Blue Sash, and trophy. Second and third placings will receive a medal. Junior Division: The winner of the 19th Australia/New Zealand Trap Championship will be presented with the Russell Mark Perpetual Trophy, Bronze ACTA Australia Badge, Royal Blue Sash, and trophy. Second and third placings will receive a medal. Sub Junior Division: The winner of the 8th Australia/New Zealand Trap Championship 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 12th Veteran Australia/New Zealand Trap Championship will be presented with the Bronze Southern Cross Badge and Royal Blue Sash, together with a 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 competing. The competition is open to teams of five shooters, registered through the same club. The nomination 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 APRIL AM 62nd 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 sweeps and purses 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 a trophy or cash. Second and third placegetters will receive a trophy and/or cash, together with a medal. Trophies or cash will be awarded up to 10th place. The best shooter from 25 Metres will be awarded the Del-Ben McInnes 25 Metre Perpetual Trophy and commemorative sash. SUNDAY APRIL AM Mackintosh Teams Shoot 2011 Mackintosh International Teams Match - 100t 2011 Ladies International Teams Match - 100t 2011 Junior International Teams Match - 100t 2011 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. 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18 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 International 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 (pointscore) events. In the event of a tie for places in the teams, a shoot-off will be arranged under the terms and 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 2010 ACTA National Ground 2011 ACTA National Ground CLUB NEWS PORT DENISON at the AGM the following people were elected as Office Bearers: President: Neville Gall, Vice President: Gavin Whiteside, Secretary: Kim Garrod, Treasurer: Cheryl Edgerton. NORTHERN ZONE SPORTING CLAYS CHAMPIONSHIPS NEWCASTLE LAKE MACQUARIE The NLMCTC hosted the Northern Zone Sporting Clays Championships on January 23rd. The weather was fine and sunny with a pleasant north easterly blowing; we could not have asked for a better day. After a short rules briefing and a showing of the targets the event got under way with some 8 squads participating with travellers from Sydney, Central Coast and Hunter Valley. Frank Searles, Graham Hayes & John Puller again set some fantastic targets and they must be acknowledged for the layouts they provide and the long hours of work they perform behind the scene. After the first fifty targets had been shot there was nothing between the top four of Mick ling, Andrew Garvie, Reno Morganti and Kevin Raymond. Mick Ling also shot a very credible 25 in the second round to be the early leader. As the competition rolled on and scores were coming in, the club house leader was Kevin Raymond with a great score of 94/100. Mick Ling s shooting was exceptional with scores of 24, 25, 24 with one round to go it look like he had his name on the sash but alas it was not to be and in his own words he didn t focus on the task at hand thinking he had it in the bag and he shot an 18 in the last round, this left Kevin Raymond the NSW Northern Zone Champion. (Kevin also shot a 25) It was a great days shooting with many outstanding performances by Andrew Garvie, Mick Ling, Reno Morganti and Donald Jessop all shooting 90 or better well done. The Overall High Gun was Kevin Raymond 94/100, AA grade was won by Andrew Garvie 93/100, A grade won by Donald Jessop 90/100, B grade winner was Robert Biscas 89/100 and C grade winner was David Abeni 70/100. The club wishes all members and shooters the best for 2011 and hope to see you at our 2 day 5 Stand shoot on the 16/17 April. 16 AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET SHOOTING NEWS MARCH 2011

19 2011 Trap Nationals Sponsors The ACTA wishes to thank our sponsors for their generous support of the 2011 National Trap Championships in Wagga Wagga Overall National High Guns 57th National Single Barrel Championship 71st National Champion of Champions 50th National Points ANZ Trap Championship 51st National Double Rise Championship 62nd Grand Australian Handicap 10th National Deauville Doubles Championship Mackintosh Teams & Team High Gun 30th Family Deauville Doubles Event 60th National Double Barrel Championship The ACTA welcomes Casella Wines as their International Teams Sponsor ACTA Overseas Teams MARCH 2011 AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET NEWS 17

20 THE AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET ASSOCIATION Presents the 2011 NATIONAL TRAP CHAMPIONSHIPS TO BE HELD AT THE NATIONAL SHOOTING GROUNDS TASMAN RD WAGGA WAGGA MONDAY 4th APRIL to SUNDAY 10th APRIL Events to commence at 8.30am daily MONDAY 4TH APRIL State Teams Shoulder to Shoulder Match Open, Ladies, Veterans, and Juniors Opening Ceremony 71st National Champion of Champions 75T in conjunction with the 17th Ladies National Champion of Champions and the 17th Junior Champion of Champions. 8th Sub Junior Champion of Champions 12th Veteran Champion of Champions. Nominations $75 TUESDAY 5TH APRIL 51st National Double Rise Championship 100T in conjunction with the 17th Ladies National Double Rise Championship and the 17th Junior National Double Rise Championship. 8th Sub Junior National Double Rise Championship 12th Veteran National Double Rise Championship. Nominations $75 10th National Deauville Doubles Championship Nominations $40 per Team 30th Family Deauville Doubles Event Nominations $20 per Team WEDNESDAY 6TH APRIL 60th National Double Barrel Championship 50T in conjunction with the 31st Ladies National Double Barrel Championship and the 31st Junior National Double Barrel Championship. 8th Sub Junior National Double Barrel Championship 12th Veteran National Double Barrel Championship. Nominations $75 THURSDAY 7TH APRIL 57th National Single Barrel Championship 100T in conjunction with the 23rd Ladies National Single Barrel Championship 20th Junior National Single Barrel Championship. 8th Sub Junior National Single Barrel Championship 12th Veteran National Single Barrel Championship. Nominations $75 FRIDAY 8TH APRIL 50th National Points/ANZ Trap Championship 100T in conjunction with the 19th Ladies Points/ANZ Championship 19th Junior Points/ANZ Championship 8th Sub Junior Points/ANZ Championship 12th Veterans Points/ANZ Championship Nominations $75 SATURDAY 9TH APRIL 62nd Grand Australian Handicap 50T Nominations $ SUNDAY 10TH APRIL Mackintosh Teams Shoot Open, Ladies, Juniors and Veterans Overall High Gun Ladies, Junior, Sub-Junior, and Veterans High Gun 2011 All Australian Trap Team EASTER SUNDAY APRIL 24th 18 AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET SHOOTING NEWS MARCH 2011

21 2011 NATIONAL TRAP CHAMPIONSHIPS NOMINATION FORM Shooter No. (Office use) ACTA No. First Name Surname Address Club Suburb State Postcode Phone No. Mobile/Day Contact TICK ONE or MORE THAN ONE of the boxes if you are ELIGIBLE to compete in the Categories shown below: LADIES All FEMALE competitors must tick this box VETERAN All Shooters 65 years or over on fi rst day of competition Date of Birth / / JUNIOR All Shooters aged 15 & Under 18 years on fi rst day of competition Date of Birth / / Sub-Junior All Shooters Under 15 years on fi rst day of competition Date of Birth / / Mackintosh Veterans (Over 60) on first day of qualifying competition Date of Birth / / Mackintosh Juniors (Aged Under 21 years) on last day of Mackintosh competition Date of Birth / / TICK Your GRADE AA A B C Your HANDICAP Please note: Nominations CLOSE at 5.00 pm on Friday 4 March 2011 There is a maximum 576 competitors for each event. If Pre-nominations exceed this number a standby list of 50 will be created and used in case of withdrawals. If any vacancies exist on commencement of the program it will be on a first in basis at a cost of $25.00 per event extra to enter. Any person nominating at the Window must nominate all of the events they wish to shoot for the week in one visit to the Window if positions are available in that event. (Conditions apply, see Item 1 terms & conditions.) Reduced Pre Nomination Pre Nationals Juniors/Sub Juniors/*Partner Pre Nomination Event Saturday 2nd April 1 Single Barrel Cash Divide 25T $40 $40 2 Handicap 50T 1st 5th $40 $40 Event Sunday 3rd April 3 Points Score Cash Divide 50T $40 $40 4 Double Rise Cash Divide 25 Pair $40 $40 Nationals Program National Pin $10 Events Monday 4th April 1 71st National Champion of Champions Championship 75T $65 $75 Tuesday 5th April 2 51st National Double Rise Championship 100T $65 $75 Wednesday 6th April 3 60th National Double Barrel Championship 50T $65 $75 Thursday 7th April 4 57th National Single Barrel Championship 100T $65 $75 Friday 8th April 5 50th Points Score Australia/New Zealand Championship 100T $65 $75 Saturday 9th April 6 62nd Grand Australian Handicap 50T $65 $75 *Note: Reduced Nominations shall apply to Juniors and Sub-Juniors. Also Partners entering into the same event whose nomination is lodged at the same time as a member paying full nomination fees. Shooters paying reduced nom s are eligible for overall, grade and section prizes. Cash Cheque Visa Mastercard Amount $ Credit Card No: / / / Expiry Date: / Signature: Please tick one of the following: CREDIT CARD - Please deduct: On receipt of Nomination OR Two weeks prior to Event By my signature: I acknowledge and agree to the Conditions of Entry. Signed: For Conditions of Entry see ACTA Website or page 19 of February 2011 CTSN Date: MARCH 2011 AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET NEWS 19

22 THE AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET ASSOCIATION Invites Members to attend the 2011 Hall of Fame Induction Hall of Fame Inductees Craig Bentley, Jack Sutherland (Calrossie) and Presentation of the 2010 Doug Smith Medal Medal Finalists Craig Bentley, Ray Collinson, Arty Del-Ben, Glen Hayden, Darryn Nicholls When: Thursday 7th April 2011 Where: Wagga RSL Club, Dobbs St Wagga Wagga Time: 6.30pm seated for 7.00pm start Dress: After 5 wear Tickets: $50 per person Tickets available until 31 March 2011 ACTA, PO Box 466, WAGGA WAGGA NSW 2650 Phone: Fax: admin@claytarget.com.au Cheques payable to the ACTA Tickets forwarded on receipt of payment. Name: Phone no: Address: Number of tickets required: Total $ Method of payment: cheque cash credit card Cheques payable to: ACTA Credit Card Payment: Bankcard Mastercard Visa Expiry Date: / Card Number Cardholder Name (please print) Cardholder Signature Amount Paid: $ Tickets: Forwarded on receipt of payment. 20 AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET SHOOTING NEWS MARCH 2011

23 Alexandra 2 Jan 11 Fine, Light Breeze (44): 20T PS OA & A: M Spencer 63/63; AA: T Rohrlach 59/60; B: K Kirley 59/60; C: D Sheppard 54/60; 20T Grice Family Memoral HC: I Towers 24/24, J Kirley 23/24, G Coolahan 22/23; B/M: A Kirley 26/28; 20T DB AA: T Rohrlach 23/23, A Kirley 22/23; A: R Burgess 22/22, M Spencer 21/22; B: K Kirley 20/20, TAllen 38/39; C: R Kirley 35/35, J Kirley 34/35. Beaufort 17 Dec 10 (38): 20T PS OA: W Harris 63/63;AA: L Cook 62/63, B Harris59/60; A: J Kerr 60/60, N Haydon 59/60; B: K Sandwith 59/60, P Falkinder; C: A Vincent 61/69, J Wright; 2010 Novice CS: S Jackson 9/10, L Rosenow 9/12, C Cook, B Flenely, L Christian; Beaufort Sporting OA: L Rosenow 21/30; AA: B Harris 20/30, L Cocking 21/32; A: N Haydon 22/32, J Kelly 21/32; B: D Long, K Malcolm; C: D Baker 18/30, L Veitch; 2010 VET Invitation: L Cook 20/20, J Kelly 19/20; 2010 Novelty: B Harris 4/4; 2010 Aggregate: OA: W Medwell, AA: L Cook; A: J Kelly; B; D Long; C: A Vincent. Bendigo 18 Dec 10 Fine & Cool (52): OA & AA: R Flower 45/45, Competition Victoria RESULTS T Moroni 22/25, R McKinnon 21/25; A: N Harris, P Stowe 45/47, B Taylor 41/47; B: A McKnight 34/35, J Shepherd 33/35, B Woolley 24/25; C: G Daley 22/25, K Nelson 22/26, L Woolley 21/26; 25T DB OA & AA: W Wende 25/25, T Moroni 43/44, G Daley 42/44; A: D Oates 24/25, L Gee 24/26, A McKnight 23/25; B: B Pay 24/25, C Stpeh 23/25, J Lester 24/27; C: I Bell 22/25, L Woolley 21/25, D Bruni 21/26; 40 Pr Auto Driven OA & AA: R McKinnon 36/40, R Flower 35/40, B Taylor 33/40; A: N Harris 48/60, J Shepherd 47/60, D Berry 34/40; B: J Bale 41/50, B Pay 40/50, D Pearce 33/40; C: C Stanford 26/40, G Moorby 17/40. Boort 2 Jan 11 Fine with a variable southerly wind (23): 10T PS E/O: C Dalrymple (Cohuna), L Saunders (Boort) both 30/30, and collected $ 23 in sweeps; 25T SBarrel CS OA & A: A Ford (Sebastopol) 24/25, R Barnes (Kerang) 23/25; B: C Dalrymple (Cohuna) 23/25, J Absalom 22/25; C: M Delahaye (Mornington) 23/25, J Hogg (Kerang) 22/25; 25T DB PS OA & A: Ryan Barnes (Kerang) 74/75, G Broard (Boort) 70/75; AA: R Hosking (Boort) 68/75, A Ford (Sebastopol) 67/75; B: M Williams (Central Wimmera) 99/102, J Absalom (Patchewollock) 96/102; C: A Bruni (Kyneton) 66/75, R Algie (Kerang) 63/75; 25T DB CS OA & A: M Hannigan (Boort) 37/37, A Ford (Sebastopol) 38/39; B: D Harris (Central Wimmera) 36/37, M Williams (Central Wimmera) 29/31; C: G Quinlan (Cohuna) 23/25, J Hogg (Kerang) 26/29. Callawadda/Stawell 18 Dec 10 Fine (25): 30T Xmas DB CS OA & A: C Jorgensen 81/81, L Gibson 55/56, W Jorgensen 42/44; AA: T Hughes 49/50, J Sawyer 45/46, P Tate 55/56; B: M Williams 80/81, B Papst 33/36, L Sanders 32/36; C: S Wallis 29/32, G Cray 28/32, D Pollock 30/36; 15T Walk back: C Jorgensen 15/15, T Hughes, G James, R Jorgensen, A Jorgensen all 14/15, L Hemley, W Jorgensen, Greg Cray, L Sanders, M Williams all 13/15; 14T SKT Doubles: T Hughes, P Tate 12/14, C Jorgensen 11/14, M Williams, C Dunn both 10/14, J Sawyer, L Sanders, A Jorgensen all 9/14, L Hemley, M Hall both 8/14; 5T Crazy Quail: T Hughes, M Williams, C Jorgensen all 4/5; : J & A Fencing HG: C Jorgensen. Central Wimmera 8 Jan 11 Overcast, Humid, Windy: 30T CONT PS CD AA: N Sharrock 86/90, W Black 84/90; A: L Gibson 89/90, R Hounsell 84/90; B: M Williams 86/90, S Maybery 79/90; C: L Niewand 72/90, L Veitch 61/90; 30T CONT DB CS AA & OA: N Sharrock 29/30, W Black 23/30; A: R Hounsell 30/33, B Robinson 29/33; B: P Falkinder 27/30, M Williams 31/35; C: L Niewand 25/31, L Veitch 24/30; Winner of the Gun Raffle-A Bolwell. Colac 7 Nov 10 Overcast (39): 10T DB E/O: M Black, D Fenn, T Holt, A Ford, R Vitkus, J Farnes, L Presani, N Telford, J Buchholz, G Hayden, A Holt, M Hayden, S Holt, S Clifford all 10/10; 25T DB Eldridge Mem AA & OA: N Telford 104/104, G Hayden 103/104; A: J Farnes 48/48, R Vitkus 47/48; B: T Mitchell 26/26, P Watts 25/26; C: D McCoombe 22/25, T Richens 23/27; 25T PS AA: N Telford 105/105, A Ford 74/75; A: J Farnes 75/75, Amanda Holt 73/75; B: T Mitchell 79/81, P Watts 76/81; C: D McCoombe 72/75, P Neale 69/75; 20T SB AA: T Holt 20/20, J Buchholz 28/30; A: R Hirth 24/24, D Fenn 23/24; B: I Dickins 18/20, P Presani 17/20; C: D McCoombe 18/20, R Pyle 23/28. Colac 9 Jan 11 Overcast (30): 25T DB OA & AA: R Hirth 31/31, G Menhennet 24/25; A: L Presani 25/25, S Holt 29/30; B: B Fleming 30/31, H Hardcastle 29/30; C: N Johnson 23/25, P Neale 21/25; 5T PS AA: G Menhennet 72/75, R Hirth 65/75; OA & A: D Fenn 99/102, M Williams 72/78; B: J Holt 72/75, P Presani 70/75; C D Watts 66/75, P Neale 65/75; 20T SB AA: R Hirth 17/20, G Menhennet 15/20; A: S Holt 20/21, J Farnes 19/21; B: J Holt 20/20, B Fleming 18/20; C: P Neale 14/20, R Pyle 13/20. Deniliquin 16 Jan 11 Fine & Hot (24): 15T PS CD AA: E Cox, T Maher, C Fletcher 44/45; A: B Cook 43/45; B: C Dalrymple 43/45; C: F Dwyer 45/45; 30T DB CS OA & AA: C Fletcher 129/129; A: B Cook 128/129; B: C Dalrymple 29/30; C: R Algies 45/47; 40T Mixed OA & B: C Dalrymple 87/95; AA: C Fletcher 57/60; A: N Collicoat 86/95; C: F Dwyer 71/65; 10T Club HC: B Doyle 15/15. Euroa 17 Dec 10 Not bad (40): 20T D/D: W Iles & N Cracknell 24/24, C Asquith & G McClure 23/24; 15T DB CS A & OA: L Fitzpatrick 36/36; AA: G McClure 35/36, W Iles 18/19; A: C Patterson 18/19; B: K McKendrick 17/18, B Pyke 25/26; C: B Collihole 16/19, J Broughton 15/19; 15T HC: C Petersen 14/15, H Ward 21/23, L Fitzpatrick 20/23, P Grant 16/18, N Cracknell 16/19; BM: M Ward 15/19. FACTC 2 Jan 11 Fine & windy (75): 10T SB E/O: K Walkins, P Haslam, R Esplin, N Bakker, B Woodward, J Rowe; 100T PS OA: M Poock 295/300; AA: K Calder 294/300, R Godfrey 320/327; A: COLAC GUN CLUB Sunday 13 March 11.30am start Inaugural MCC v Colac Shield $500 in prizes for the best 5 person team in Double Barrel Teams can be made up from different clubs 1 50 Tgt D/Barrel Cow Cockies Cup Championship 1st & 2nd each grade Noms Open $22.00 Vets/Lad $20.00 Juniors $ Tgt P/Score Cow Cockies Cup Championship 1st & 2nd each grade Noms Open $22.00 Vets/Lad $20.00 Juniors $15.00 Kindly sponsored by MCC Clay Target Club Secretary Stephen Holt AH VICTORIAN ACTA Sporting Clay Championships MARYBOROUGH GUN CLUB Saturday, March 26th 10 am start Noms: Open $45, Red $ Targets No pre-nom, just turn up, pay up, shoot and have a great day For further details contact: Ashley McKnight Ph: MARCH 2011 AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET NEWS 21

24 Tony Calandro Memorial Shoot Monday 14th March 2011 Labour Day 11.00am Start Practice available from 10.00am Cosgrove Gun Club INCORPORATED No A B Event 1 50tgt Tony Calandro Memorial Points Score C/ship Event 2 50tgt Tony Calandro Memorial Double Barrel C/ship Event 3 25tgt Tony Calandro Memorial Single Barrel C/ship All events Overall Winner (takes Grade) Sash and 750 shells Grade Winners Sash and 500 shells AA,A,B,C 2nd place receives 250 shells Over $3500 in Prizes Overall High Gun Memorial Trophy and 250 Shells Ladies, Junior & Veteran Memorial High Gun Trophies Major Sponsor Calandro Excavations and Family Nominations $85.00 reduced $70.00 Free Luncheon Provided and BBQ, Afternoon tea, cakes and drinks also available Ron Sutherland Ph Russell Felmingham Ph B/H N Hunter 291/300, P Fraser 284/300; B: E Mills 275/300, M Whitelaw 273/300; C: I Borvus 276/306, R Jackson 275/306; 100T SKT AA: S Vaccaro 96/100; A: M Buttigierg 95/100; B: D Sain 95/100, D Parsell 92/100; C: C Chambers 85/100. Foster 11 Dec 10 Fine, Windy and little rain (37): 15T PS AA: B Stokes, C Widows, N Court, N Finkjen, P Green; A: L Stokes, I McZames, D Rhones, G Williams, B Kennedy; B: G Monson, J Attaro, K Barlow, K Shaw, A Dafff; CL: H Hanratty, B Hunter, R Jennings; 15T SB AA: R Dinsdale, P Green, C Widdows, L Cross, N Court; A: B Kennedy, L Stokes, D Kendell, D Rhodes, G Williams; B: G McMillan, J Capple, G Monson, J Attard, R Burns; C: R Jennings, H Hanratty, P Green, J Buchanan, B Hunter; 15T DB AA: H Finken, B Stokes, R Dinsdale, N Court, L Cross; A: I McZames, B Kennedy, L Stokes, B Hunt, D Rhodes; B: G Vanderbrand, G Monson, K Shaw, R Burns, G McMillan; C: F Balcombe, G Mitchell, J Buchanan, R Jennings, H Hanratty; 15T DB CONT AA: P Green, H Finken, B Stokes, C Widdows, R Dinsdale; A: D Rhodes, B Hunt, B Kennedy, D Kendall, L Stokes; B: J Attard, G McMillian, R Burns, A Daff, G Vanderbrand; C: C Round, R Jennings, H Hanratty, E Green, J Buchanan; Daily HG: L Stokes 59/60; 3 Monthly HG: R Dinsdale 147/160; Annual HG: R Dinsdale 762/835. Foster 8 Jan 11 Hot, Windy (33): 5T PS HC E/O: G McCluskey, A Daff, S Stokes, I McJames, R Dinsdale 15/15; 25T Budge Teamshop: C Murphy 37/37, K Shaw 37/38, C Widdows 36/38; B/M 22-25m: W Parks 22/25;JNR 15M: C Round 22/25; 40T DB CS OA & AA: S Stokes 96/96, N Court 95/96; A: D Kendell 37/40, S Ziegler 36/40; B: E Stoddart 40/40, A Daff 39/40; C: M Norling 97/40, J Buchanoan 35/46; HG: S Stokes 70/70; Badge Teams; Morwell 118/125, Traralson and Foster 112/125, Bairnsdale 107/125, Korumburra 104/125. Frankston 16 Jan 11 Fine (72): 15 PR D/R AA: K Calder 46/50, J Rowe 44/50; A: D Johnston 26/30, N Bakker 25/30; B: G McMillan 23/30, J Orlando 36/50; C: R Ellis 20/30, I Esplin 19/30; 50T DB AA: G Hayden 60/60, L Mirabella 59/60; A: N Bakker 76/77, P Frazers 75/77; B: K Shaw 50/50, E Mills 49/50; C: M Nolling 48/50, I Ecplin 47/50; 25T HC: F Ibbott 35/35, FK Calder 34/35, R Esplin 27/28, J Fraser 43/44; 50T SKT AA: B Pearson 49/50; A: P Da Silva 56/58; B: G Balaassa 84/85, D Parsell 83/85; C: B Garroway 46/50, W Diston 45/50; 50T SKT Doubles AA: M Briggs 44/50; A: F Francone 45/50; B: A Daff 46/52, C Laigos 45/52; C: J Emery 52/58, B Garroway 50/58. Jeparit 19 Dec 10 (12): 30T DB CS AA & OA: R Black 41/42, A: L Hawker 38/39; B: S Maybery 28/30; C: J Bone 27/30; 25T Flavels Gun & PS CS AA & OA: R Lehmann 75/75; A: K Pitt 71/75; B: C Jarred 63/75; C: J Bone 61/75; 20T CONT DB CD AA: R Lehmann 20/20, D Flavel 19/20; A: R Hounsell, K Pitt 19/20; B: S Maybery 14/20; J Bone 16/20; 2010 Ch/Ch: S Wallis 20/22. Kingaroy 2 Jan 11 Humid /cloudy/showers (43): 20T DB AA: C Gurski 81/81; A: G Bickerton 33/33; B: C Blysma 51/51; C: C Lawson 23/24; 20T PS AA: S Whitehead 69/69; A: G Cramp 60/60; B: M Behm 58/60; C: P Powne 51/60; 20T HC: S Blysma 47/47, P MacDonald 46/47, J Brown 39/40; 20T CONT AA: S Whitehead 44/44; A: G Brown 20/20; B: J Tully 20/20; C: E Stewart 19/20; 10 Pr D/R AA: P Mac- Donald 19/20; A: G Schnieder 26/30; B: M Behm 17/20; C: R Wilson 23/30; HG AA: S Whitehead 137/140; A: J Brown 145/164; B: S Blysma 127/140; C: C Otto 116/140. MacArthur 26 Dec 10 Perfect (35): 25T DB CS AA & OA: D Charles 46/46, G Hayden 45/46; A: M Guruar 21/22, M Sutherland 19/20; B: B Manders 19/20, J Pye 19/20; C: E Wythe 19/20, E SOUTHERN PENINSULA MARCH 2011 MORNINGTON CLAY TARGET CLUB INC Melways 146 A11 Saturday 12th pm Start 5 Pr Double Rise E/O 30 Pr South Eastern Zone Double Rise C/ship 25 Tgt Double Barrel Graded Practice Friday 4pm-6pm BBQ afterwards Contact Lance Cazaly NEPEAN CLAY TARGET CLUB INC Melways 259 F2 Saturday 19th pm Start 75 Tgt Medley, 25 Tgt Cont + 25 Tgt Double Barrel + 25 Tgt Points 15 Pr D/Rise Graded Practice Thursdays 4pm-7pm BBQ 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 Contact Club Secretary Karen Bradbury AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET SHOOTING NEWS MARCH 2011

25 Frankston Australian Clay Target Club 123 Rossiter Road Carrum Downs PO Box 340, Patterson Lakes 3197 Telephone INC. A S ABN MARCH PROGRAM All Events - Less than 5 entrants per grade no 2nd place The committee reserves the right to alter the program Sunday 6th pm Start Event 1 15 Tgt PTS E/O/GR/CD $ AA, A, B & C Event 2 South East Zone $36.00 Champion of Champions 75 Tgt O/All - $150, AA, A, B & C - Cash Event Tgt Skeet - $36.00 AA, A, B & C Trophy Proudly supporting Red Cross Victorian Flood Appeal Charity Shoot Flood Recovery Victoria Sunday 20th AM Start Door Prize: O/U STOEGER Shotgun-Donated by: See Separate advertising for this event: Sunday 27th ISSF Trap pm Start Plus - Side X Side Novelty Shoot Event 1 75 Tgt ISSF Trap $35.00 Handicap + Final 1st 4th AA+0, A+1, B+2 & C+4 Event 2 15 Tgt Side X Side $15.00 Double Barrel - 1st, 2nd & 3rd Event 3 15 Tgt Side X Side $15.00 Continental DB - 1st, 2nd & 3rd Event 4 20 Tgt Side X Side $ Man Team Triples - 1st & 2nd All shoot-offs step back No Black Powder Must be ACTA Registered Visit our website for up to date information, shoot calendar and results Frankston Australian Clay Target Club Proudly supporting Red Cross Victorian Flood Appeal CHARITY SHOOT Flood Recovery Victoria Sunday March 20th AM Start Event 1 25 Tgt Points Score O/All, AA, A, B & C Event 2 25 Tgt Single Barrel O/All, AA, A, B & C Event 3 25 Tgt Double Barrel O/All, AA, A, B & C Event 4 50 Tgt Skeet O/All AA, A, B & C $60* $40** Door Prize: O/U STOEGER 12g Shotgun- Donated by: LOCKAWAY Gun Safes O/All takes grade DB shoot-off will go to 50 T, Step * Nomination $40, Red Cross Donation $20 = $60. ** Nomination $20, Red Cross Donation $20 = $40. FACTC will also donate profits from the day. Any Business or Persons wishing to sponsor or donate prizes, please contact the club or Lawrence Mirabella BH (03) Mob If you are unable to attend the Shoot visit: and click on the link to the Red Cross online Donation Page for this event. MARCH 2011 AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET NEWS 23

26 MELBOURNE GUN CLUB Victoria Rd, Lilydale 3140 PH: FAX: MARCH 2011 SATURDAY 5TH ADULT JNR Tgt Trench + final OA,A,B,C $32 $ shotshells to any shooter who shoots 50 straight (unless already won in February) Proudly sponsored by GB-Corsivia Tgt Points Score C ship AA,A,B,C $24 $ Tgt Double Barrel C ship AA,A,B,C $24 $ Tgt Super Skeet Handicap $24 $15 12G - 0 tgts + Handicap 20G - 2 tgts + Handicap 28G - 4 tgts + Handicap tgts + Handicap Five Stand Practice available from am $7.50 per round SATURDAY 12TH Tgt Points Score AA,A,B,C Cash Divide $13 $ Tgt Single Barrel AA,A,B,C Cash Divide $13 $ Tgt Double Barrel C ship AA,A,B,C $13 $ Tgt Skeet C ship AA,A,B,C $34 $26 Five Stand Practice available from am $7.50 per round SATURDAY 19TH No Field and Game today due to Duck Opening 10.30am... Club open for practice... all day... all disciplines SATURDAY 26TH 10.30AM START DTL DTL nationals warm up - cash prizes Tgt Points Score C ship AA,A,B,C $24 $ Tgt Single Barrel C ship AA,A,B,C $13 $ Tgt Double Barrel C ship AA,A,B,C $24 $ Tgt Skeet Trophy AA,A,B,C $24 $ Tgt Skeet Doubles Trophy AA,A,B,C $24 $15 Five Stand Sporting practice available $7.50 per round 1st & 2nd paid on all DTL & Skeet events if minimum of 5 shooters per grade. All noms include GST The committee reserves the right to alter the program MELBOURNE GUN CLUB Victoria Rd, Lilydale 3140 PH: ANNUAL 2 DAY SKEET BONANZA Saturday 30th April am Start Event 1 50 Target Skeet Trophy Event $35 $25 AA,A,B,C Event 2 50 Target Skeet Trophy Event $35 $25 AA,A,B,C CALCUTTA on Saturday Night! $2 Calcutta Raffle Tickets on sale all day Saturday Free BBQ Saturday evening prior to Calcutta draw Sunday 1st May am Start Event 3 50 Target Skeet Calcutta $35 $25 AA,A,B,C Event 4 50 Target Skeet Doubles Trophy $35 $25 AA,A,B,C Overall High Gun: $600 cash, Sash and Trophy over Events 1,2,3 & 4. Graded and Section High Guns: AA,A,B,C, Ladies,Juniors and Veterans $300 cash Only one High Gun per person will be awarded. Shoot off for Events 1, 2 and 4 will be Doubles on stations 3, 4 and 5 Our thanks and appreciation to the following for their generous sponsorship: Brendon Pearson, Mal Briggs, Justin Hayden, Fab Francione, Trevor O Connell, Locky Irons, Paul and Leonie Johnston, Bob Buchan, The Elder Family, The Durham Family, Colin Sim, Bill Hine,Barry Moss & Eddie Dzelalagic Limited powered camping sites are available. Please contact the club to book your spot (03) or secretary@melbournegunclub.com.au Accommodation recommendations available on our website at 24 AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET SHOOTING NEWS MARCH 2011

27 Meland 18/20; Jackpot: J Hayden 5/5; 20T CONT CS AA & OA: S Wythe 57/57, J Dunn 56/57; A: M Sutherland 23/24, I Harris 21/22; B: G Wythe 19/20, N Harris 25/27; C: E Wythe 19/20, L Manders 18/20; 15Pr D/R CS AA: G Hayden 28/30, D Pratt 26/30, J Dunn 35/40; A: W Wombwell 26/30, M Gruar 25/30, J Hayden 33/40; B: G Wythe 23/30, N Harris 21/30, B Wythe 19/30; C: E Meland 23/30, B Manders 18/30, L Manders 18/30. Mansfield 19 Dec HG: P Desmond; 2010 LAD HG: V Vogelzang; 2010 JNR HG: T Allen. Mansfield 16 Jan 11 Hot and humid (42): 75T Ch/Ch OA & AA: T Walls 174/175, B Vogelzang 173/175; A: D Ball 123/125, J Willett 122/125; B: K Kirley 118/125, V Vogelzang 118/125; C: R Kirley 116/125, D Shepherd 105/125; 25T TWR DB CS OA & B: R Stackhouse 68/68; A: T Newman 67/68, J Willett 26/27, R Elstrek 27/28; C: B Pyke 24/25, R Kirley 23/26. Maryborough 12 Dec 10 Sunny with some light showers 20 degrees (33):25T Ch/Ch AA: B Rafferty, L Cook, P Tate; A: G Woodhatch, A McKnight, L Watts; B: K Watts, L Porter, L Johnson; C: N Stutchbree, J Clarke, K Hendrickson; 25T DB OA: B Rafferty 66/66; AA: P Tate 65/66, N Cracknell 45/46, L Cook 43/44; A: N Blackmore 45/46, L Watts 43/44, R Hendrickson 32/33; B: D Watts 58/59, D Pearce 44/45, L Porter 30/31; C: D Petrie 27/28, K Hendrickson 22/25, J Clarke; 25T SC AA: B Rafferty 24/25, D Watts 23/25, L Cook 22/25; A: M Schaper 25/25 R Hendrickson 22/25, A McKnight 21/25; B: G Jolly 23/25, D Robinson 26/35, N McKnight 26/35; C: G Porter 18/25, N Stutchbree 17/25, K Hendrickson 15/25. Melbourne 8 Jan 11 Hot; 30T PS AA: K Calder 89/90; A: N Hunter, D White 88/90; B: M Whitelaw 81/90,P Pingnam 79/90; 30T DB AA: S Aston 56/56; A: D White 47/48; B: P Grant 3/33; C: I Esplin 47/48; 10 Pr D/R AA: K Calder, G Mcclure, G Aston 19/20; A: D Hedt, D White 16/20; B: P Grant 13/20; C: P Pingnam 14/20; 100T SKT AA: P Johnston 96/100; A: F Francione 96/100; B: L Irons 95/100; C: W Diston 81/100. Mildura 2 Oct 10 Fine - 23 degrees: 25T HC: R Mammone 25/25, D Farnsworth 24/25, K Maynard 24/26; 40T PS AA: D Farnsworth 116/120; A: G Pike 116/120, M Scherger 114/120; B: C Brown 110/120, D Croxton 109/120; C: K Maynard 108/120, N Box 101/120. Mildura 16 Oct 10 Overcast; Sporting CD AA: G Clarkson 20/25; A: T King 20/25; B: F Dimasi 21/25; C: M Box 18/25, S Barnes 18/25; 50T DB AA: T King 48/50, G Clarkson 45/50; A: B Chapman 48/50, F Dimasi 50-56; B: D Croxton 47/50, G Doyle 46/50; C: S Barnes 46/50, R Foster 43/50. Mildura Clay 30 Oct 10 Wet and Windy: 100T DB AA: B Palmer 98/100, M Absalom 97/100; A: J Borg 99/100, M Scherger 96/100; B: J Heley 91/100, J Absalom 86/100; C: S Barnes 83/100, B Baynes Morwell 15 Jan 11 Warm (30): 45T CONT AA: B Stokes 64/65, W Parks 63/65; A: D Kendall 43/45, M Hutchins 45/48; B: J Attard 45/45, N Rowley 44/45; C: B Jones 42/45, G Dinsdale 41/45; 45T DB CS OA & AA: M Boast 57/57, B Stokes 56/57; A: D Rhodes 42/45, B Kennedy 41/45; B: S Dennis 60/61, K Shaw 59/61; C: F Balcolme 54/57, R Jennings 53/57; HG: AAA: B Stokes, W Parks 89/90; A: D Rhodes 84/90; B: J Attard 89/90; C: B Jones 85/90. Mt Bogong 2 Jan 11 Fine Sunny (24): 10T PS: D Harley 30/30, D Hunt 30/30; 30T PS OA & AA: D Sutherland 90/90, D Hunt 89/90; A: K Jones 89/90, R Palmer 87/90; B: A McGregor 86/90, J Elkington 84/900; C: P Docwra 68/90, B MARCH 2011 BAIRNSDALE Saturday 5th March 100tgt D/B AA,A,B &C 1&2 & Sunday 6th March Budge Shield 10tgt H/cap E/O Pts 25tgt H/cap 1,2,3, bm&fm 40tgt D/B WONTHAGGI Saturday March 5th Vic Ladies Country C/ship 100tgt D/B shot in conjunction with event 2 50tgt D/B & 50tgt Pts AA,A,B,C 1&2 FOSTER Saturday 12th March 12noon Jack Shellcock Mem 50tgt S/B Pre Nats 50tgt D/B Pre Nats O/A High Gun, Graded Monthly High Gun MORWELL Note Change of Day Monday 13th March 3 South East Zone C/ships 25tgt D/B Cont C/ship 25tgt S/B Cont C/ship 25tgt Pts Cont C/ship all AA,A,B,C 1 & 2 KORUMBURRA Saturday March 26th Alan Sydenham Shield 25pr D/R 50tgt Pts AA,A,B,C 1&2 North East Zone/ V.C.T.A. MARCH 2011 PROGRAM Saturday 5th March Bendigo 9am 100tgt State Sporting Clays C/ship Sunday 6th Alexandra noon 20tgt P/S Gr C/ship 20pr D/R Gr C/ship, 20tgt. D/B Trophy Numurkah Shepparton 11am Pre Nationals 30tgt D/B, 30tgt P/S, 30tgt S/B, 20pr D/R 10tgt Club Handicap Yarrawonga 11am 10tgt P/S E/O, 20tgt P/S, 25tgt Cont, 25tgt D/B C/ship Sunday 13th Echuca am 50tgt Pre-Nat P/S Gr C/ship, 50tgt Pre-Nat S/B Gr C/ship 50tgt Pre-Nat D/B Gr C/ship 25pr Gr D/R Monday 14th Labour Day Cosgrove 11am Tony Calandro Memorial Shoot 50tgt P/S C/ship 50tgt D/B C/ship 25tgt S/B C/ship See main ad this edition Saturday 19th Bendigo noon 25tgt S/B Trophy, 25tgt D/B C/ship 50tgt M/T C/ship Sunday 20th Deniliquin 9.30am sharp 15tgt P/S Gr C/D, 50tgt P/S C/ship, 50tgt D/B C/ship, 25pr D/R C/ship. High Gun Mansfield 12 noon 25tgt D/B Gr C/ship, 25tgt H/Cap 20pr D/R Gr C/ship, 15 sets triples C/D, D/P Friday 25th Mathoura 7.00 pm 10tgt P/S C/D, 25tgt NEZ Night P/S OA & 2 grades 15tgt D/B 1-3 Saturday 26th Euroa 1 pm Special Day/Night Shoot 10tgt P/S C/D, 50tgt Flat Rock D/B C/ship 25tgt Trophy H/Cap 7.30pm 50tgt Night State D/B H/cap 25tgt Night NEZ Cont P/S C/ship Sunday 27th Colbinabbin 1.00 pm 10tgt P/S CD 75tgt Ch/Ch MARCH 2011 AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET NEWS 25

28 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 March 2011 Practice Every Tuesday and Saturday 12pm to 5pm DTL Skeet & 5 Stand Sporting (Ball Trap open Saturday from 3pm to 5pm) Sunday 6th 10.30am Start Australian Hellenic Game and Conservation 75 Target Sporting Graded Sunday 13th 10.30am Start Noms close 12.30pm Metropolitan Field & Game 75 Target Simulated F&G Sunday 20th Closed if we have Duck Opening Event 1 10 Target E/O Points C/D $10 1st, 2nd & 3rd Event 2 50 Target Double Barrel $25 AA A B C Event 3 25 Target Single Barrel $13 AA A B C 5 Stand Practice available Sunday 27th 10.30am Start Sporting 75 Targets Graded All Welcome Secretary Emily Laino The Committee reserves the right to alter the program Roper 56/90; 30T DB OA & AA: D Sutherland 42/42, D Hunt 36/37; A: R Taylor 38/39, R Palmer 29/30; B: R Phefley 41/42, A McGregor 29/30; C: R Lyford 24/30, B Roper 22/30; HG: D Sutherland 149/150. Numurkah Shepparton 2 Jan 11 Fine Great for shooting (38): 80T Medley CS OA & AA: S Atkins 140/140, W Kelvy 139/240; A: S Hay 165/170, E Brindley 164/170; B: R O Dyer 135/140, M Gribben 128/140; C: J Fothergill 160/170, B Vagelzang 158/170; 10T Club HC: S Atkins 23/23. Nepean 20 Nov 10 Fine and sunny (22): Club CS AA & OA: Hecta; AA: B Woodward; A: G Boyd, J Barklam, G Sparey; B: D Drinkwater, R Lide, R Jones; C: P Noy, R Bullock, T Gregory. Nepean 18 Dec 10 Fine (47):40 DB AA: P Drennan, S Lowrie, C Caroll; A: Stumpie, J Mollica, G Boyd; B: O Comelli, T Northmore, C Paton; C: B Hyland, R Bullock, M McFarlane; 40T CONT AA: C Carroll, K Caldicott, P Drennan; A: G Boyd, G Sparey, F Ibbott; B: T Northmore, R Bold, C Paton; C: R Gray, B Hyland, C Rowley; 12T SKT AA: L Mirabella, P Drennan, C Carroll; A: Stumpie, G Boyd, J Mollica; B: C Paton, R Lewis, M Whitelaw; C: C Rowley, B Mottram, G McFarlane. Patchwollock 19 Dec 10 Cold & Showers (22): 60T Medley AA/A: J Borg 96/100, G Caristo 95/100; B: C Browne 93/100, M Smith 91/100; C: J Cattanach 87/100, R Smith 85/100; 5 Pr Auto & Driven: J Cattanach 9/10, J Finis 8/10, N Mete 8/10. Sebastopol 16 Jan 11 Fine (28): 50T DB American Championship OA & AA: C Dunn 57/57, N Vagg 56/57; A: M Rocca 56/57, M Williams 49/50; B: M Taylor 49/51, G Grant 48/51; C: A Vincent 49/50, W Joiner 47/50; 25T DB CONT CS OA & AA: C Dunn 41/42, A Ford 28/30; A: M Rocca 40/42, M Williams 27/29; B: K Sandwith 26/28, M Taylor 22/25; C: A Vincent 23/25, W Joiner 22/25. St. Arnaud 19 Dec 10 Cool with Heavy Showers(20):10T DB E/O: D Lanyon, D Hannigan, N Cracknell, P Scott & D Bertalli all 10/10; 25T PS Gr CS OA & A: N Cracknell 74/75, D Bertalli 72/75;B: T Foster 72/81, D Lanyon 71/81; C: J Brown 64/75, D Pollock 54/75; 25T Pres. DB Gr CS OA: N Cracknell 25/25, D Bertalli 22/25; A: P Chipperfield 24/25, J McVitty 23/25; B: M Williams 24/25, D Hannigan 23/25; C: J Brown 21/27, D Pollock 20/27; 15T MED CS AA: N Cracknell 15/15, D Bertalli 13/15; A: P Chipperfield 14/15, J McVitty 12/15; B: D Hannigan 18/20, D Lanyon 15/20; C: C Bertalli 9/15, J Brown 9/15; HG: N Cracknell 124/125; 2010 O.T.F. Final: M Williams 9/10; 2010 Club Aggregate: J McVitty 1027/1160. Traralgon 2 Jan 11 Fine and sunny (21):100T DTL DB A: S Stokes 100/100, L Stokes 97/100; B: G McCluskey 96/100, C Stokes 93/100; C: R Brill 92/100. Tryendarra 4 Dec 10 Very Hot and windy (38): 20T Xmas DB AA: G Hose 36/36, P Cleggett 35/36, W Black 32/33 A: I Harris 31/31, W Wombwell, M Sutherland; B: G Coyle 25/25, A Moody 24/25, I Hoare; C: M Vickers 19/20, S Millard 18/20, J Hoare 17/20; 20T Xmas PS AA: G Hayden 60/60, M Dyson 116/117, R Millard 115/117; A: S Foster 57/60, G Vickers 56/60, W Wombwell 82/87; B: N Dobbins 58/60, J Diprose 56/60, J Hayden 55/60; C: S Millard 54/60, M Vickers 50/60, L Foster 48/60. Veneto 21 Nov 10 Nice: 10T E/O AA: I Urch 28/30; A: S Zotti 30/30; B: D Brown, J Hardcastle, A Wilson 29/30; C: J Houston 30/30; 30T DB AA: R Pistone 71/73, H Cocks 71/72; A: J Barklen 40/40, S Zotti 39/40; B: D Hill 30/30, J Kruse 29/30; C: C Mifsue 28/30, J Houston 33/36; 30T DB PS CONT AA: R Burgess, M METROPOLITAN CLAY TARGET CLUB INC Presents the 2011 John Sesto Memorial Shoot 17th April PRIZES, CASH AND AMMO TO BE WON Stay tuned for more details in the April Magazine 26 AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET SHOOTING NEWS MARCH 2011

29 Mildura Clay Target Club 2011 Easter Trap Carnival 22nd to 25th April Sashes and Prizes worth over $13,000 FRIDAY 22ND APRIL 9.30AM Event 1 10 Target Double Barrel Cash Divide 15m $10 Event 2 Kings 4WD & Radiators & Cartridges Sales 60 Targets Medley Graded Championship (20 Targets DB, 20 Targets SB, 20 Targets Pts $50 L J V$35 AA A B C 1st Sash & 750 Cartridges, 2nd 250 Cartridges L V J 125 Cartridges SATURDAY 23RD APRIL 9.30AM Event 3 10 Target Double Barrel Cash Divide 15m $10 Event 4 Luggage International 50 target DB Championship $40 L J V $30 Overall AA A B C 1st Sash & Trophy AA A B C 2nd Trophy L J V Trophy Event 5 HESCO Engineering 25 Targets Pts Score Trophy $25 L J V $18 AA A B C 1st Trophy 2nd Trophy L J V Trophy SUNDAY 24TH APRIL 9.30AM Event 6 Mildura One Stop Wholesaler 25 target Handicap $25 L V J $18 1st to 4th 1st 1000 cartridges, 2nd 750 Cartridges, 3rd 500 Cartridges, 4th 250 Cartridges Event 7 5 Pair Double Cash Divide $10 Event 8 Jim Vale Classic 1000 Championship 50 pair D/R $60 L J V $40 Overall winner Sash & $1000 cash cartridges AA A B C 1st $500 cash & 500 Cartridges, 2nd 500 Cartridges L V J 250 Cartridges SV 250 Cartridges over 75 years of age Junior under 14 years of age 250 Cartridges Please note to be eligible to shoot Jim Vale Classic 1000 you must pay the nominations for both Saturday s & Sunday s advertised program MONDAY 25TH APRIL 1.30PM Event 9 Mildura Clay Target Club Inc 30 Tgt Pts Score Graded C/ship $25 L V J $18 AA A B C 1st Sash & 250 cartridges 2nd 150 Cartridges L J V 100 Cartridges Event 10 Corsivia/GB 30 Target Single Barrel $25 L J V $15 AA A B C 1st 250 cartridges 2nd 150 Cartridges L J V 100 Cartridges High Gun O/A Sash & 750 Cartridges AA A B C Sash & 500 cartridges L J V Sash and Trophy Hammerton s Jeweller s over events All cartridge prizes provided by Kings 4WD & Radiators & Cartridges and Corsivia/GB Welcome BBQ on Thursday night. Saturday Night Bonanza draw in club rooms Sunday Night Social in club rooms Wining Dining Dancing We recommend booking early for accommodation Excellent club facilities lawn area for tent and van sites on ground for more information and nomination forms For further details contact Mildura Clay Target Club on or Ralph on The Mildura Clay Target Club Inc Board reserves the right to change the program MARCH 2011 AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET NEWS 27

30 Werribee Victorian Clay Target Club Inc PO Box 806 Werribee Victoria min drive from Werribee CBD on Ballan Road Melway map Ref : Map 206 A8 MARCH PROGRAM FRIDAY NIGHT 4TH MARCH 6.00PM START Event 1 15 Targets Single Barrel (Graded) $10.00 Event 2 25 Targets Points Score (Graded) $18.00 Event 3 25 Targets Double Barrel $18.00 Championship Events are graded 1st & 2nd AA A B C O/All takes Grade High Gun over program 1/2 case shells DTL Jackpot $2.00 to enter SUNDAY 6TH MARCH 12.00PM START 75 Targets Trench Handicap plus Final $35.00 AA + 0 A + 1 B + 2 C+ 4 Targets per round pays to 4th place SUNDAY 13TH MARCH 12.00PM START Event 1 25 Targets Points Score (Graded) $16.00 Event 2 25 Targets Single Barrel (Graded) $16.00 Event 3 50 Targets Double Barrel (Graded) $28.00 Events are graded 1st & 2nd AA A B C O/All takes grade High Gun over events program DTL Jackpot $2.00 to enter SUNDAY 20TH MARCH 12.00PM START 75 Targets Trench Championship plus Final $35.00 Overall + 1st A-B-C (Also on this day Veneto Shoot - see separate advert) SUNDAY 27TH MARCH 12.00PM START PRE-NATIONALS WARM-UP Event 1 5 Pair Double Rise E/O C/D $10.00 Event 2 25 Pair Double Rise (Graded) $25.00 Event 3 50 Targets Double Barrel (Graded) $28.00 Events are graded 1st & 2nd AA A B C O/All takes grade High Gun over program - 1/2 case shells DTL Jackpot $2.00 to enter We are now running gun safety inductions for new Shooters on Wednesdays & Saturdays between 11.00am & 1.00pm. New shooters to our club (ACTA exempt) must attend one of these inductions before they can shoot unsupervised. You must ring the club to book. Clubhouse phone number Club is now open for practice Wed, Thurs, Frid, Sat & Sun from 1pm until 6pm. The committee reserves the right to alter program as it sees fi t If the event of a tie in the High Gun it will be split (no shoot off) WERRIBEE GUN CLUB PAYS ALL PRIZES IN CASH NOT SHELLS (EXCEPT THE HIGH GUN) Cocks, R Pistone 80/90; A: M Mifsue 82/90; B: D Hill 78/90; C: J Incani 69/90; 30T DB PS AA: R Pistone 89/90, D Cox 86/90; A: R Rigato 89/90, W Preston 81/90; B: D Hill 89/90, D Brown; C: J Faranca 89/90, C Mifsu 86/90. Veneto 19 Dec 10 Fair: 15T E/O AA: D Nilsen 45/45; A: D Azzoparci 43/45; C: P Mota 39/45;25T DB PS AA: G Brown 72/75, D Nilsen 72/75, E Bulkore 72/75; A: N Hunter 74/75, W Preston 71/75; A Varano 65/75; B: G Ogilvie 63/75, A Guglienlan 59/75, J Ckaydui 58/75; C: J Faranda 74/78, P Mota 71/78, D Cook 70/75; 25T DB AA: E Bullmore 25/25, L Urch 23/25, D Nailsen 23/25; A: M Hunter 25/25, D Azzioariu 23/25, W Preston 22/25; B: J Claudio 25/25, J Costa 22/25, G Ogilvie 20/25; C: P Mota 24/25, J Faranga 22/25, J Laria 22/25. Veneto 16 Jan 11 Fair: 10T E/O AA: P Granger, G Brown, W Preston, R Pistone 30/30; A: D Azzopardi 30/30; B: D Hill 30/30; C: A Bruni 29/30; 25T DB PS AA: R Pistone 93/93, M Cocks 92/93; A: B Iliff 73/75, S Zotti 71/75; B: P Radoa 78/81, D Hill 77/81; C: J Faranca 71/75, D Cooke 67/75; 25T DB AA: G Brown 29/30, C Brown 29/30; A: D Iliff 25/25, D Azzopardi 49/50; B: P Radoa 38/38, D Hill 37/38; C: A Bruni 24/25, D Cooke 24/26; 25T D/R Pr AA: M Cocks 29/30, C Brown 29/30; A: S Zotti 22/30, B Iliff 22/30; B: P Rhodes 24/30; C: D Cooks 25/30. Walmer 1 Jan 11 Warm (22): 25T PS CS AA & OA: T Maroni 74/75, R Greenwood 70/75; A: M Schaper 73/75, D Oates 70/75; B: J Lendon 69/75, D Hill 67/78; C: P Wilson 73/78, H Nhill 72/78; LAD: M Bulkeley 56/75; VET: W Calaby 69/75; JNR: D Mitchell 54/75; 25T MXD CS AA & OA: T Moroni 37/37, R Greenwood 23/25; A: D Oates 36/37, S Long 42/46; B: T Hickey 39/40, G Ogilvie VENETO Clay Target Shooters Date Sunday 20/3/11 Start time 12 Noon Venue W.I.S.C.I. Complex, Ballan Road Werribee (11km from Werribee) Event 1 10 Tgt E/O AA, A, B, C Event 2 40 Tgt, 20 D/B 20 P/S AA, A, B, C 1&2 Event 3 25 Tgt Single Barrel AA, A, B, C 1&2 Event 4 25 Tgt Continental P/S C/D AA, A, B, C Jackpot Cartridges, food and refreshments available on shoot days The committee reserves the right to alter or modify any event if necessary Attention shooters if the day is duck opening the shoot is cancelled Phone Ernesto Bertollo Wangaratta Clay Target Club MARCH PROGRAM: Sunday 13 March at 11am - 5 Stand 100 Tgt 5 Stand Sporting Clays Championship AA,A,B,C, 1st & 2nd ea. grade Saturday 19 March at 11am - DTL 50 Tgt P.S. C/Ship AA,A,B,C, 1st & 2nd ea. grade 25 Pr Dbl Rise C/ship AA,A,B,C, 1st & 2nd ea. grade Sunday 27 March at 11am - NE Zone Skeet 50 Tgt NE Zone Skeet Carnival C/ship AA,A,B,C, 1st & 2nd ea. grade 25 Pr NE Zone Skeet Carnival Doubles C/ship AA,A,B,C, 1st & 2nd ea. grade The club reserves the right to alter advertised program. Contact Secretary Michelle Rawlings ph AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET SHOOTING NEWS MARCH 2011

31 38/40; C: P Wilson 24/25, J Hill 32/40; LAD: E Mitchell 25/31; VET: W Calaby 34/37; JNR: N Long 31/40; 25T DB CS AA: T Moroni 72/73, R McKinnon; A & OA: S Long 73/74, W Cababy 24/25; B: G Ogilvie 73/74, R James ; C: P Wislon 24/25, M Bulkeley 23/25; LAD: E Mitchell 22/25; VET: M Schaper; JNR: B Mozotti; HG: T Maroni 124/125. Wangaratta 18 Dec 10 Mild, some rain (72): 10T SB 16m AA: T Pigram 10/10, D Hunt 15/16; A: J Willett 14/14, L Fitzpatrick 14/14; B: E Cavedon 10/10, P Wilkins 12/14; C: B Colville 10/10, R Knuckey 11/12; 10T PS 16m AA: M Ward 45/45, T Hicks 44/45; A: B Liersch 42/42, P Cavedon 39/42; B: M Gribben 30/30, R Phefley 33/36; C: L Wemyss 30/30, S Collihole 30/30; 10T DB 16m AA: T Hicks 25/25, J Bergamin 24/25; A: L Fitzpatrick 20/20, R Steel 19/20; B: G Coyle 25/25, H Ward 24/25; C: J Kirley 10/10, B Reid 10/10; 10T CONT 16m: AA: P Matthews 16/16, D Hunt 16/16; A: B Liersch 15/15, T Penny 15/15; B: R Phefley 10/10, M Gribben 10/10; C: R Jackson 9/10, R Kirley 9/10; 10 PR SKT DB AA: M Ward 17/20, S Pulvirenti 17/20; A: S McGauran 15/20, T Penny 15/20; B: B Robinson 15/20, A Colin 14/20; C: B Reid 13/20, B Sparling 12/20; JNR NOVELTY EVENT: B Collihole & J Matthews. Warracknabeal 11 Dec 10 (24): 15pr D/R OA & AA: W Hawker 27/30, C Dunn 25/30, B Blackwood, A Castle 24/30; A: R Papst 26/30, B Jorgensen 25/30, K Pitt 22/30; B: G Strauss 21/30, J Hinneberg 20/30, J Krause 19/30; C: L Niewand 19/30; 30T DB CS OA & AA: W Hawker 60/60, N Sharrock 59/60; A: R Jorgensen 34/35, R Gould 33/35; B: B Papst 38/40, S Maybery 37/40; C: L Niewand 28/30, A Jorgensen 25/30; 10T SxS only: C Dunn, R Lehmann, S Maybery; Annie Oakley: R Lehmann. Werribee 7 Jan 11 Dark no moon; 25T SB OA & AA: T Psaila 33/35, C Brown 32/35; A: B Brown 24/28, G Went 23/28; B: A Guglieman 25/29, P Rhodes 24/29; C: D Buhagiar 22/25, D Hinks 23/29; 25T PS OA & AA: R Hunter 75/75, R Hall 74/75; A: G Went 72/75, N Hunter 71/75; B: A Gugulieman 65/75, J Claudio 64/75; C: F Vella 71/75, S Houston 69/75; 25T DB OA & AA: R Hall 81/81, C Brown 80/81; A: D Azzopardi 40/41, B Preston 33/34; B: P Rhodes 49/50, H Gomes 42/43; C: F Vella 75/76, S Houston 47/48; HG: C Brown 122/125. Werribee 9 Jan11 Fine: 10T E/O CD: B Preston, R Hunter, G Went, P Faranda 30/30; 25T DB OA & AA: C Brown 59/59, A Panetta 34/35; A: G Went 58/59, N Hunter 27/28; C: B Taylor 34/35; 20 Pr D/R OA & AA: C Brown 36/40, A Panetta 35/40; A: G Went 35/40, M Misfud 34/40; B: P Rhodes 31/40; C: D Cooke 25/40; 20 Pr D/D OA: J Bromfeild, G Went 20/20; P Rhodes, R Hall 19/20. Werribee 16 Jan 11 Sunny (43): 75T Tench OA: T Boukamel 95/100; A: L Schanlan 72/75; B: M DeMuri 68/75; C: I Borbas 60/75. Wonthaggi 1 Jan 11 Good with Wind (33): 100T DB CS AA & OA: W Paks 99/100, D Hunt 155/157; A: M Dunkley 98/100, F Foon 100/105; B: A Daff 90/100, B Barlow 90/100; C: P Pingham 89/100, F Balcolm 86/100. Woods Point 12 Dec 10 Cool but fine (26): 10 Pr Novelty: L Poile 20/22, T Apps 18/22, R Bevis 17/22, P Desmond 16/22; 15T DB CONT PS AA: A Kirley 28/45, R Kirley 17/45; A: R Bevis 42/45, T Newman 41/45; B: M Woods 39/45, P West 36/45; C: G Coolahan 37/48, R Brown 34/48; 15T DB W/B W/F Reverse PS 15-17m: H Ward 22/45, P McDonough 21/45; 18-20m: R Elstrek 28/45, E Woods 23/45; 21-25m: M Ward 22/45, R Kirley 15/45; 10 Pr D/R novelty: P Desmond 16/20, T Apps 13/20, H Ward 17/26, M Ward 16/26; Poor Bugga: S Bedgood 8/8, J Wood 15/16; HG: R Bevis 97/130; JNR HG: T Allen 73/130; Low Gun: J Kirley 27/130. Yarrawonga 2 Jan 11 Fine (18): 10T PS E/O: N Wilks, D Saunders, C Wemyss, P Collicoat, N Clark, B Bockman, T Peacock 30/30; 45T Medley AA: N Clark 73/75, K Willett 96/100; A: D Saunders 73/75, A R Ferguson 71/75; B: Darwin 16 Jan 11 Humid & Wet (11): Australia Day 50T DB AA: D Howe 104/104; B: K Karpathios West Australian 1 Jan11 Very hot windy 37 degrees (58): Canterbury 100T DB CS OA: T Morris 100/100; AA: T Burnard 137/138, P Vivanti 136/138, M Foley 135/137; A: D Marzotio 99/100, R Smith 109/111, C Gilbert 108/111; B: I Buitendag 97, R Bird 122/126, S Johnson 121/126; C: D Foley 96, J Mercer 94, P Carley 88. G Ganning 63/75, S Johnson 84/100; C: L Wemyss 60/75, N Wilks 59/75; 25T DB CS AA: K Willett 88/88, T Peacock 87/88; A: D Saunders 38/39, G Peacock 37/39; B: F Lyons 26/27, S Johnson 25/27; C: L Wemyss 30/31, C Wemyss 29/31; HG: N Clark 128/130. Northern Territory 48/50; C: D Davies 49/50; LAD: A Evgeniou 45/50. Western Australia Wagin 1 Jan 11 Clear, Slight breeze (15): 100T DB AA: M Evans 97/100, T Catling 95/100; A: J West 105/107, C Smith 104/107; B: M Murray 101/107, M Moffatt 100/107; C: G Scott 91/100, E Hoggard 82/100; HG: J West. Ladies, It s Back! Country Victorian Ladies Championship 100T DB Shot in conjunction with 50T DB 50T PTS C ship AA A B C Sat March 5th - Noon Wonthaggi Gun Club Ph Mitch , Parksy Bunbury Clay Target Club (Inc) proudly presents 2011 Blue Manna 3 Day Carnival TO BE HELD AT COLLIE CTC with cash of ammunition for every event awarded to Overall, First, Second and Third in each grade FRIDAY 4TH MARCH 2011 Practice targets available from 1.00pm 2.00pm 50 Double Barrel (50% cash divide) $30.00 SATURDAY 5TH MARCH 2011 commencing 8.30am 7.15am-8.00am Practise Event 1 30T Medley from 16metres $22.00 Sponsor Scott Park Homes (Prize value $1150) Event 2 25T DB Championship $18.00 Sponsor C.M.I. & Trans Pacific (Prize Value $800) Event 3 25 SB Charles Linaker Memorial $18.00 Sponsor Bunbury Drilling Co (Prize value $800) Event 4 30 DB Championship $22.00 Sponsor Nexus (Prize value $1150) Presentations SUNDAY 6TH MARCH 2011 commencing 8.30 am am Practise Event 5 25 DB 50% Cash Divide graded $17.00 Event 6 40 DB Points Score Championship $22.00 Sponsor Stratco (Prize value$1200) Event 7 50 DB Koombana Cup Neville Hyder Memorial $35.00 Sponsor Mrs Pat Hyder (Prize Value$1500) Presentations Overall 2 DAYS and winners of all sponsored events will receive Sash inclusive in prize. All event prizes are graded Catering is available for lunch on Saturday and Sunday Local accommodation is at a premium for this long weekend SO PLEASE BOOK EARLY. Camping is available at the club by arrangement FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT DAVID FOX MARCH 2011 AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET NEWS 29

32 Albury Wodonga 9 Jan 11 Hot (57): 50 T B/T Riverina Zone CS: OA & A: T Walls 49/50, A Grassi 48/50; AA: D Hunt 50/53, B Vogelzang 48/51; B: D Sutherland 46/50, E Brindley 44/50; C: B Antonello 33/50, D Shepard 32/50; 50T DB CS OA & AA: R Wojtowyez 89/89, P Matthews 88/89; A: G Parker 81/82, P Collicoat 62/63; B: T Allen 49/50, G Coyle 58/60; C: I Crisp 47/50, J Kirley 45/50; JNR HG: E Brindley 92/100; HG: T Walls 9/100. New South Wales Bathurst 2 Jan 11 Hot (20): 25T CD AA: G Evans, J Nash, L Laspina 25/25; A: P Riach, T Dolbell, G Serafin, S Barbagello, D Hopwood 25/25; B: D Player, A Baragello, L White, P Rosconi, B Alston 25/25; C: G Lanser 22/25; 50T SB CS AA: G Evans 46/50, B Beasley 45/50; A: M Taylor 48/50, G Serafin 47/50; B: J White 45/50, A Barbagello 44/50; C: G Lanser 39/50; OA: B Alston; 15 Pr D/R AA: B Beasley, G Evans, L Laspina 26/30; A: S Barbagello 26/30, G Serafin 25/30; B: FOR SALE 1 X ROSSINI ISSF TRENCH LAYOUT 15 Traps + Electrics and Sequencer All in good condition Price on application Enquiries to Fred Rapley Illawarra Clay Target Club COFFS HARBOUR Clay Target Club Annual 2 day Sporting Clays 5th & 6th March 2011 Saturday Event 1 50 Targets Event 2 50 Targets Sunday Event 3 50 Targets Event 4 50 Targets Starting Time 9.00am both days New targets including mobil tower Graded on first day D-L System Cost for shoot is $160-00, Cash and prizes on all events, Side x Side 25 target event Friday 2.30pm $20.00 Practice 2.30pm Friday Camping Ammo Food available on shoot days Committee reserve the right to alter the program if necessary For further information contact Barry Dray Sporting Captain Graham Adams ALBURY / WODONGA CTC inc. MARCH SHOOT DTL SUNDAY 13th MARCH 2011 NOMS FROM 9AM, SHOOT STARTS 10AM SHARP. NOMS OPEN L/V Jnr EV1. 60 MIXED TARGETS $36 $30 $25 C ship. 15P/S, 15S/B, 15D/B & 15CONT. AA, A, B, C. (O/A Takes Grade) 1st Each Grade - Norinco.22 synthetic. 2nd Each Grade - Ridgeline top to toe pack EV2. 30 Tgt. HANDICAP. $38 $38 $38 1st MIROKU MODEL 10 SHOT GUN, 2nd HOWA.223 C FIRE RIFLE 3rd STIRLING WMR. 4th Gamo Shadow 1000 air gun. 5th Norinco.22 synthetic with scope. EV3. 30 Tgt POINT SCORE $26 $22 $18 C Ship. AA,A,B,C. O/A (Takes Grade) 1st Each Grade Shells Winchester Winner 12ga. 2nd Each Grade Shells Winchester Winner 12ga. HIGH GUN OVER EVENTS 1,2,3. AA,A,B,C. 250 Shells ALL PRIZES SPONSORED & SUPPLIED BY ELK S HUNTING & FISHING ALBURY & MIROKU AUST. HIGHLAND SPORTS. $ OPEN ORDER FROM ELK S HUNTING & FISHING ALBURY For possible shot over full program. Shared if more than 1 winner. Committee reserves the right to alter/modify any event if necessary. FOR MORE INFO CONTACT: SECRETARY: ROSS CARTER (02) AH. PRESIDENT: GERRY LAFFERTY (02) AH. WINCHESTER LANE. NORTH ALBURY 30 AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET SHOOTING NEWS MARCH 2011

33 CANBERRA INTERNATIONAL CLAY TARGET CLUB INC. Charcoal Kiln Rd, Kowen Forest (turn off 400m east of Burbong Bridge on Kings Highway 9km from Queanbeyan) See Canberra International Clay Target Club on Google Maps or visit Please note changed dates! Southern Cross American Skeet Carnival Saturday 16th April 2011 DAY 1 (Starting at 9.00am sharp) Event 1 50tgt Graded Cash Divide $32.00 Prizes 1st, 2nd & 3rd Event 2 50tgt Fyshwick Firearms Skeet Handicap $32.00 Prizes 1st, 2nd, 3rd & 4th Event 3 25pair Skeet Doubles Championship $32.00 Prizes 1st & 2nd each grade Free BBQ Dinner Sunday 17th April 2011 Day 2 (Starting at 9.00am sharp) Event 4 100tgt Southern Cross American Skeet Championship $52.00 Prizes OA, 1st & 2nd in Grade * TOTAL NOMS FOR TWO DAYS $ * REDUCED NOMS FOR LADIES & JUNIORS $ CICTC is a member of the NSSA and as such holds NSSA Registered shoots. Both days are also NSSA registered targets cost included in the noms. SASH FOR OVERALL HIGH GUN AND GRADE HIGH GUNS BADGES FOR LADIES VETERANS & JUNIORS HIGH GUNS FOR HIGH GUN EVENT 2 HANDICAP NOT INCLUDED * PLEASE NOTE ALL EVENTS WILL BE SHOT IN 50 TARGET LOTS ACCORDINGLY PLEASE ENSURE YOU CARRY ENOUGH CARTRIDGES FOR EACH VISIT TO THE TRAPS Camping and canteen facilities available and cartridges will be available on the grounds Contacts: John Pethybridge Ph or Shaun Watson Ph or MARCH 2011 AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET NEWS 31

34 32 AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET SHOOTING NEWS MARCH 2011 A Barbagello 27/30, J White 26/30; C: G Lanser 16/30. Bega 2 Jan 11 Warm day with a light breeze (38):Tarraganda 100T Open CS OA: J Ewart 142/150; AA: R Welch 141/150, W Cameron 131/150; A: G Mills 141/151, C Smith 140/150; B: R Kearns 135/150, P Body 139/162; C: L Campbell 132/150, S Cook 124/150. Cecil Park 31 Oct 10 Fine (18): Southern Zone 100T Sporting OA: S Newcombe 84/100; AA-A: J Lloyd 81/100, F Araco 78/100, C Michael 75/100; B: N Guy 70/100, N Gaggioli 66/100, A Annecchini 51/100; C: E Chetcuti 80/100, A Bartolo 63/100, M Conti 52/100; VET HG: J Camilleri 64/100; JNR HG: D Chetcuti 69/100. Cecil Park 13 Nov 10 Sunny very warm (23):100T SKT OA & AA: I Stewart 100/100, A Lucchitti 98/100, J Lucchitti 98/100, T Vallenlonga 97/100; A: D Taylor 98/100, R Clarke 96/100, P Kouroupis 95/100; B: B Buhagia 92/100, J Martin 90/100, J Sheather 89/100; C: A Annecchini 92/100, J Michell 83/100. Cecil Park 11 Dec 10 Sunny, quite warm (29): Xmas SKT 100T OA: P Vella 98; AA: J Guberina98, W Petersen 97, I Stewart 95; A: R Satara 98, S Bell 96, J Curtis 96; B: L Archer 96, W Chalmers 94, J Harris 92; C: J Tan 95, T Clarke 89, P Papps 89. Cecil Park 8 Jan 11 Fine (20): 100T SKT OA: P Kouroupis 9*6/100; AA: M Conti 96/100, P Vella 96/100, J Guberina 96/100; A: D Tayla 96/100, R Clarke 93/1001, C Sim 92/100; B: J Harris 94/100, J Sheather 92/100, B Buhagiar 89/100; C: A Annecchini 86/100, J Michell 82/100, A Ciantar 81/100. Cecil Park 16 Jan 11 Humid (26): 50Pr D/R OA: A Del-Ben 96/100; AA: M Patmore 94/100, C Plesus 89/100, G Polious 85/100; A: J Camilleri 93/100, P Farrugia 88/100, N Guy 84/100; B: B Camilleri 81/100, P Michallef 78/100, N Chemuel 74/100; C: C Chemuel 69/100, J Kovacs 56/100, K Chetcuti 52/100. Coffs Harbour 8 Jan 11 Mostly Fine (54): 50T DB AA: D Edmunds 53/53, B Hehshall 52/53; A: D Newberry 59/60, I Hoschke 59/60; B: G Kachel 60/62, P Brenton 59/62; C: L Langer 46/50, N Davis 41/50; 50T PS AA: B Henshall 152/154, S Wallis; A: T Haynes 146/150, S Saul 142/150; B: L Doyle 139/150, C Norman 137/150; C: L Langer 126/150, N Davis 122/150; 50T CONT AA: H Macinnes 50/50, S Wallis 49/50; A: T Henshall 48/50, T Haynes 56/59; B: B Ellison 48/50, G Hartman 47/50; C: C Kachel 46/54, N Davis 45/54; 50T SB AA: B Henshall 49/50, H Macinnes 47/50; A: N Guy 46/50, K Miller 46/50; B: C Norman 47/50, L Doyle 46/50; C: P Nelson 37/50, K Buys 36/50; HG C: L Langer 252/300; B: C Norman 270/300; A: T Haynes 283/300; AA: S Wallis 288/300; OA: B Henshalll 295/300; LAD HG: T Henshall 256/300. Coleamally 9 Jan 11 Hot, Windy (23): 10T PS E/O Possible: G Harrison 30/30; 30T PS Trophy AA: G Evans 90/90; A: S Hay 87/90; B: A Fennessy 84/90; C: J Hanis 64/90; 30T Medley AA: W Dunbar 48/50; A: D Frazer 49/50; B: F Garofilo 48/50;C: T White 33/50; 30T DB CS OA &AA: W Dunbar 30/30; A: D Frazer 30/30; B: M Lorenz 28/30; C: J Hams 27/30; HG: G Evans 196/200. Condobolin 2 Jan 11 Hot & cloudy (9): 10T DB E/O CD: A Hodges 10/10, P Barnes, G Venables, D Cooney, T Hawley 9/10; 25T DB A: D Cooney 25/25, P Barnes, G Venables 24/25; B: T Hawley 23/25, A Hodges 21/25; C: J Ellison 13/25; 25T SB A: D Cooney 24/25, G Venables, K Dawe 22/25; B: T Hawley, A Hodges 23/25; C: J Ellison 8/25; 25T CONT A: P Barnes, G Venables, D Cooney 23/25; B: A Hodges 22/25, J Rogers 21/25; 15 Pr D/R A: D Cooney 28/30, K Dawe 26/30; B: T Hawley 18/30; HG: D Cooney 109/115. Cooma 11 Dec 10 Fine, windy (50): 20T DB CD 16M AA: D Alcock 20/20, P Ewart 19/20, J Ewart 18/20;A: R Kearns & T Harris 20/20, A Niesar,C Smith & N Teale 19/20; B: B Smith 20/20, D Blewitt & S Platts 19/20; C: E Osolins 19/20, B Walters, C Casarotti, M Magrin & B Rowbotham 18/20; 30T MXD Mtrs AA: J Ewart 29/30, P Ewart 28/30, R Welch 27/30; A: B Shingles 35/38, C Smith 34/38, J Barron 33/36; B: F Luccarda 35/38, D Blewitt 34/38, R Blyton 26/30; C: G Wright 27/30, J Crowe 25/30, B Walters 33/36; 30T DB CONT 16M AA: P Ewart 29/30, J Ewart 37/40, R Welch 36/40; A: C Smith 50/50, A Deacon 49/50, P Craig 46/47; B: S Platts 40/41, B Deacon 39/41, B Smith 29/31; C: B Walters 29/30, G Wright 42/45, M Corbett 41/45; HG AA: A Niesar; A: S McIntyre; B: M Hedger; C: E Osolins. Cooma 8 Jan 11 Fine,Windy (38): 20T DB CD AA: C Smith, P Green 20/20, J Maxwell 18/20; A: A Niesar 20/20, A Deacon, T Green 19/20; B: M Hedger 20/20, P Body, C Field & S Platts 19/20; C: B Walters 20/20, E Osolins 19/20, G Wright 16/20; 25T SB Club CS OA: C O Brien 30/32; AA: P Green 23/25, C Smith 23/26; A: A Niesar 23/25, A Deacon 23/31; B: R Kearns 23/25, B Smith 22/25; C: B Walters 23/25, G Wright 21/25; 25T HC Club CS: N Teale 25/25, B Walters 32/33, A Niesar 31/33; FM M Magrin 22/25; Willmott Forest Shield Teams shot over HC: Cooma1 B Walters, M Hedger, E Osolins, A Niesar, J Barron 105/125; Bega 2 104/125; 15 Pr DR OA: P Green 25/30; AA: J Maxwell 21/30, C Smith 18/30; A: N Teale 29/40, P Craig 27/40; B: F Luccarda 21/30, D Blewitt 20/30; C: E Osolins 17/30, C Brownlie 16/30; HG: N Teale 94/110. Cooma 8 Jan 11 Fine, windy (38): 20T DB CD AA: C Smith, P Green 20/20, J Maxwell 18/20; A: A Niesar 20/20, A Deacon, T Green 19/20; B: M Hedger 20/20, P Body, C Field, S Platts 19/20; C: B Walters 20/20, E Osolins 19/20,G Wright 16/20; 25T SB CS OA: C O Brien 30/32; AA: P Green 23/25, C Smith 23/26; A: A Niesar 23/25, A Deacon 23/31; B: R Kearns 23/25, B Smith 22/25; C: B Walters 23/25, G Wright 21/25; 25T DB HC CS: N Teale 25/25, B Walters 32/33, A Niesar 31/33; FM M Magrin 22/25; WILLMOTT FORESTS TEAM SHOOT shot over HC Event: Cooma 1 Team B Walters, M Hedger, E Osolins, A Niesar & J Barron 105/125 over Bega 2 Team 104/125; 15 PR DR OA: P Green 25/30; AA: J Maxwell 21/30, C Smith 18/30; A: N Teale 29/40, P Craig 27/40; B: F Luccarda 21/30, D Blewitt 20/30; C: E Osolin 17/30, C Brownlie 16/30; HG: N Teale 94/110. Corowa 26 Dec10 Cloudy & Humid (30): 10T DB E/O: J Vale, A Gilett, M Carey, R Phefley, G McVittie, S Bennett, G Coyle, B Leita, P Matthews, D Hunt, D Saunders, Spud; 25T DB CS OA & AA: R Wojtowyez 177/177; D Hunt 176/177: A: C McVittie 31/32, Spud 29/30; B: J Vale, R Phefley 38/39; C: R Wilson 25/26, A Gilett 24/26; 25T CONT CS OA: D Hunt 48/48, B Leita 65/66; A: D Saunders 36/37, Spud 34/37; B: G Coyle 47/48, L Wojtowyez 24/25; C: C Wemyss 36/36, R Wilson 26/27; 20T SB Grd CD 16m AA: P Matthews 20/20, D Hunt 20/20; A: D Saunders 17/20, Spud 17/20; B: G Coyle 18/20, R Phefley 17/20; C: C Wemyss 17/20, R Wilson 16/20; HG: D Hunt 80/80. Cowra 1 Jan 11 Very hot (18): 25T Gr DB CD off 15m AA: P Watchorn, M Kruger-Davis, J Nash, D Piotrowski 25/25; A: K Belfield, C O Leary, G Serafin, P Hayman, A Dolbel 25/25; C: I Crisp 23/25, D Wescombe 20/25; 30T Cowra Gun Club Ch/Ch OA: D Piotrowski 75/75; AA: G Evans 74/75, P Watchorn 73/75; A: T Watchorn 71/75, P Hayman 47/50; C: I Crisp 43/50, D Wescombe 38/50; 25T DB Jackpot Trophy off HC: P Hayman 50/50, T Watchorn 49/50, D Piotrowski 36/37; HG: D Piotrowski 100/100.

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38 VOTING INFORMATION Protect your Freedom to Hunt & Shoot. Meet the Shooters and Fishers team working for your outdoor sport. Max Castle Robert Borsak MLC Robert Brown MLC Jim Muirhead The Extreme Greens want more hunting and shooting bans. They want to destroy the Game Council of NSW. Enough is enough! Vote for the Shooters and Fishers Party. Trust the Shooters and Fishers Party, they have over 15 years of proven successes fighting the Extreme Greens and misguided governments. Your vote will make a difference check out the Shooters and Fishers website Tear out this guide & take it with you when you vote. LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY (Lower House) The small ballot paper Vote for the local candidate you want in Government, eg. Liberal, Labor, National or Independent. LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL (Upper House) Vote 1 above the line Shooters and Fishers Party The large ballot paper SHOOTERS AND FISHERS SHOOTERSandFISHERS Authorised by Robert Brown, 30 Power Street, St Marys NSW 2760.

39 RIvERInA zone march program Saturday 5th FINLEY 1.00pm 10T Cont, 25T Cont DB, 25T PS Cont GANMAIN 1.00pm 25T DB, 25T SB, 25T PS Sunday 6th GRIFFITH 1.00pm 50T PS, 50T DB WAGGA 12 noon skeet: 100T 12 noon DTL: 50T PS, 50T DB Tuesday 8th Veterans Games Wagga Gun Club 10.00am 75T sporting Wednesday 9th Veterans Games Wagga Gun Club 10.00am 75T skeet Thursday 10th Veterans Games Wagga Gun Club 10.00am 75T DB Friday 11th Veterans Games Wagga Gun Club 10.00am 75T PS Saturday 12th Veterans Games Wagga Gun Club 10.00am 75T PCh/Ch Sunday 13th BARELLAN 1.00pm 10T DB, 25T DB, 10TPS Hcap, 5pr DR, 6 pr DD COLEAMBALLY 12.30pm 60T Ch/Ch, 30T DB TUMUT 11.00am 10T SB, 105MT Saturday 19th GRIFFITH 1.00pm 75T skeet WAGGA 12.00pm 100T Sporting Sunday 20th NARRANDERA 12.30pm 100T DB Saturday 26th DOWNSIDE 12.30pm Skeet: 50T Hcap, 50T Graded DTL: 10Pr DR, 25Pr Riverina Zone DD 30T medley, 25T hcap Sunday 27th COROWA 12 noon 50T DB, 20T PS HAY 12 noon 50T SB, 50T DB, 10 mug JUNEE 12 noon 25T DB, 25T PS, 25T SB, 25T Hcap LEETON 1.00pm 10T EO, 25T DB, 25PS, 20 HCP Contact Clubs for further information Details are in NSWCTA blue book GUYRA GUN CLUB INC Two Day Open Shoot 26th & 27th February 2011 Friday 25th 3.00pm to 5.00pm Saturday 26th February 9.00am start Event 1 25 Target Double Barrel Cash Divide Full Reduced Event 2 25 Target New England Points Score Gramarc Championship Full Reduced Event 3 25 Target New England Single Barrel Armidale Hunting Championship Full Reduced Event 4 25 Target New England Double Barrel BBQ Galore Super Trap Full Reduced If finished early another event not to count for High Gun Sunday 27th February 8.30am start Event 5 25 Target Double Barrel Cash Divide Full Reduced Event 6 25 Target New England Double Barrel Hiscox Handicap Full Reduced st to 5th - to be shot AA 21, A19, B17, C15 Event 7 30 Target New England Dashers Hardware Medley 10 DB, 10 SB, 10 PS Full Reduced Event 8 15 Pair New England Town & Country Double Rise Full Reduced Total Noms Full $ Reduced $ Sashes Overall Each Event Except 1 and 5, and High Guns $2.00 Optional Sweeps on Events 2,3,4,6,7,8, Events 1 and 5 40% of Nominations Back to Shooters High Guns Overall, AA, A, B, C, Ladies, Veterans & Juniors Half Case of Shells Each Grade Sponsored By Tamworth Firearms Camping Facilities available The Club reserves the right to vary the programme if it becomes necessary President Jeff Richardson Vice President Brad Henshall Secretary Rex Varley MARCH 2011 AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET NEWS 33

40 THE HAY GUN CLUB INC THE 2 DAY EASTER CARNIVAL SHOOT IS BACK HAY SHOWGROUNDS COMPLEX camping available on site Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th APRIL 2011 EASTER WEEKEND Novelty Cash Event Friday Night under lights BLASER GUN SPONSORED BY MIALLS GUN SHOP HANDICAP EVENT PRIZES AND CASH VALUED AT OVER $20,000 OVERALL HIGH GUN CASELLA WINES Overall & AA A B C Ladies Veterans Junior & S/Junior (1st & 2nd in Grades Events 1,2,3,4,6) Friday 22nd April 2011 Night Under lights (Practice 2pm 5pm) $1000 Club Mug 15 Tgt Single Barrel H/cap (6.30pm start) $500, $300, $200 Entry $20 Saturday 23rd April am Start Tgt Medley 18m Tgt Points Score Championship Tgt Double Barrel (Completion under lights) Sunday 24th April am Start Tgt Single Barrel Championship Tgt Handicap (1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, Back marker) Pair Double Rise ****4 CANTERBURY TRAPS**** ****WHITE FLYER TARGETS*** (The Committee reserves the right to alter/modify any events) President Brian Doyle Ah Secretary Wayne Dunbar Ah AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET SHOOTING NEWS MARCH 2011

41 Crookwell 15 Jan 11 Overcast & Hot (18): 25T DB E/O AA: D Anderson, L Cuzner 20/20; A: T Lambert 19/20; B: B Lambert 20/20; C: I Crisp 19/20; 50T DB AA: L Cuzner 68/69; A: T Lambert 73/73; B: M Clarke 72/73; C: I Crisp 48/50; 20T HC: L Cuzner 43/43, L Doyle 42/43; HG: L Cuzner 131/132. Dorrigo 2 Jan 11 Perfect (11): 25T DB 15m CD AA: G Sweeney 2525, J Cunningham Snr, C Cunningham 24/25; A: B Sweeney, J Cunningham Jnr 23/25; B: M Kennedy 23/25, R wesslink 20/25, A Cameron 16/25; C: D Casbolt 22/25, R Spagnolo 21/25, A Watt 20/25; 25T DB PS 15m CD AA: C Cunningham 75/75, G Sweeney 69/75, J Cunningham Snr 66/75; A: B Sweeney 73/75, J Cunningham Jnr 70/75; B: M Kennedy 63/75, A Cameron, R Wesslink 58/75; C: R Spagnolo 59/75, D Casbolt 53/75, A Watt 47/75; 25T SB 15M CD AA: C Cunningham 23/25, J Cunningham Snr 21/25, G Sweeney 18/25; A: B Sweeney 24/25, J Cunningham Jnr 19/25; C: R Spagnolo 20/25, D Casbolt 19/25, A Watt 10/25; 25T DB CONT 15M CDAA: C Cunningham 25/25, G Sweeney 23/25, J Cunningham Snr 21/25; A: J Cunningham Jnr 25/25, B Sweeney 24/25; B: R Wesslink 22/25, A Cameron 19/25, M Kennedy 18/25; C: D Casbolt 24/25, R spagnolo 22/25, A Watt 7/25; HG: C Cunningham 14/150. Downside 27 Nov 10 Fine, warm then wet (22):50T SB OA: M Patmore 50/50; AA: J Maxwell 48/50; A: Daryl Fraser 45/50; B: D Periera 45/50; C: G Huckel 43/50; 50T DB OA: G Carroll 157/157; AA: P Batson 156/157; A: P Haley 49/50; B: D Periera 48/50; C: G Huckel 47/50; 100T PS OA: M Patmore 298/300; AA: G Carroll 347/351; A: P Haley 292/300; B: D Periera 277/300; C: W Taber 250/300. Downside 11 Dec 10 Fine and warm (20): 50T PS OA: G Carroll 150/153; AA: P Whitlock 147/153, C Ceely 143/150; A: B Blake 141/153, C Kneebone 138/153; B: L Blake 140/150, C Strike 149/162; C: D Richards 126/150, G Huckel 110/150; 15T Crazy Points: G Carroll 59, P Whitlock 57, B Ceely 49, C Ceely 47, B Minos 42; 15T Crazy Points: B Fairman 46, B Ceely 45, B Fellows 44, C Ceely 43, P Whitlock 40; 20 Pr D/D: P Whitlock/B Minos 20/20, C & B Ceely 18/20. Dubbo 5 Dec10 Overcast (26):25T DB AA: P Fitzalan 25/25, K Walton 24/25, E Tucker 24/25; A: S Bennett 24/25, M Mcguire 23/25, M Bruce 22/25; B: A Murphy 33/33, S Tucker 32/33, A Pirie 31/32; C: R Butler 24/26, C Everett 23/26, B Dowling 23/27; 30T Medley AA: P Fitzalan 50/50, E Tucker 49/50, M Forest 47/50; A: M Bruce 49/50, M Mcguire 44/50, S Bennett 42/50; B: G Hosking 47/50, A Murphy 46/50, J Sidoti 65/70; C: R Butler 48/50, B Dowling 45/50, P Tremble 40/50; 25T PS AA: E Tucker 74/75, K Walton 70/75, P Fitzalan 69/75; A: M Mcguire 72/75, M Bruce 74/81, S Bennett 73/81; B: T Knowles 71/75, G Hosking 66/75, A Murphy 75/81; C: R Butler 72/75, B Dowling 66/75, C Everett 56/75; 15 Pr D/ R AA: E Tucker 24/30, P Fitzalan 23/30, M Forest 18/30; A: M Bruce 23/30, S Bennett 19/30, M McGuire 18/30; B: G Hosking 27/40, A Murphy 26/40, J Sidoti 25/40; C: C Everett 21/30, R Butler 19/30, B Dowling 16/30; HG C: R Butler; B: G Hosking; A: M Bruce; AA: E Tucker. Dubbo 2 Jan 11 Fine & Warm (22): 20T E/O: C Wilson, L Carney, B Heaslip 20/20; 25T HC: J Zammit 25/25, K Walton 24/25, B Heaslip 24/25; 25T PS CS OA: B Heaslip 73/75; AA: E Tucker 72/75; A: M Bruce 71/75; B: B Luck 64/75; C: L Carney 70/75; 15Pr DR AA: K Walton 26/30; A: M Bruce 21/30; B: J Sidoti 24/30; C: L Carney 22/30; HG: K Walton, E Tucker 138/150. Glen Innes 1 Jan 11 Fine & warm (17): 25T HC: R Skinner 27/27, ATTENTION If you enjoy Clay Target Shooting and Fishing then Remember these dates; 27th & 28th August Inverell RSM C.T.C. First 2 day Sporting Shoot with S x S event on the 26th At the beautiful Copeton Dam The land of the fast Rabbit and Big Murry Cod Bring your Gun & Fishing Rod More information in the next C.T.S.N. INVERELL R.S.M C.T.C TWO DAY OPEN SHOOT 19th & 20th March 2011 SATURDAY 19th MARCH 9.00 AM EVENT 1 50T NORTHERN ZONE BALLTRAP C SHIP EVENT 2 40T NORTHERN ZONE MIXED TARGET C SHIP EVENT 3 25T NORTHERN ZONE SINGLE BARREL C SHIP EVENT 4 25T NORTHERN ZONE POINT SCORE C SHIP SUNDAY 20th MARCH 9.00 AM EVENT 5 50T N.S.W. STATE BALLTRAP C SHIP EVENT 6 25T NORTHERN ZONE DOUBLE BARREL C SHIP EVENT 7 15 PAIR NORTHERN ZONE DOUBLE RISE C SHIP EVENT 8 20 PAIR NORTHERN ZONE DEAUVILLE DOUBLE C SHIP (20 MTRS) C SHIP EVENTS:- O/ALL SASH, BADGE & CASH ALL SASHES DONATED BY PIONEER HI-BRED AUSTRALIA OVERALL & GRADED HIGH GUNS OVER EVENTS 2-4 & 6-8 TOTAL NOMINATIONS $ NOMINATIONS VETERANS, LADIES & JUNIORS $ IF SHOOTING FULL PROGRAM The committee reserves the right to alter the program if necessary. John Kent Matt Colley MARCH 2011 AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET NEWS 35

42 WILTON ROAD, AWABA PO BOX 478 TORONTO, NSW, 2283 PHONE: ACTA SPORTING CLAYS 200 targets Saturday 16th & Sunday 17th APRIL Start 9.30am (100 Targets per day Known targets) Daily Graded Trophies: O/A Medallion, AA, A, B, C: 1st, 2nd, 3rd Each Grade. (Ladies, juniors, Veterans to shoot in grade) 2/Day H/Gun Trophies & Sashes: O/A, AA, A, B, C Ladies, Junior and Veterans Open Nominations: $60.00 EACH DAY Juniors $30.00, Ladies & Veterans 70% noms Food, Refreshments, Cartridges available. Come along and enjoy the weekend. Visitors most welcome. Free camping available, modern male, female & disabled toilet/shower blocks for home away from home comfort. ACTA handicap card required, SSAA, FIELD and GAME members welcome. Accommodation: Belmont Hotel (02) Pippi s Speers Point (02) Lakeside Motor Inn (02) Toronto Caravan Park (02) Cardiff Motor Inn (02) Committee reserves the right to alter program PRESIDENT: ROSS McLEAN PHONE: president@nlmctc.com SEC: GRAHAME GOSLING PHONE: secretary@nlmctc.com D Johnson 26/27, G Baxter 33/33; 25T DB AA: G Baxter 25/25, D Johnson 25/25; A: R Larkings 25/25, L Kennedy 25/25, J Reid 25/25, N Campion 25/25; B: R Skinner 24/25, D Robertson-Cuninghame 24/25; C: H Finch 22/25, O Larkings 21/25; 25T PS AA: G Mengel 73/75, D Johnson 73/75; A: P Wright 73/75, N Campion 73/75; B: R Skinner 71/75, D Robertson-Cuninghame 68/75; C: H Finch 60/75, O Larkings 57/75; 25T SB AA: G Baxter 23/25, G Mengel 22/25; A: L Kennedy 24/25, P Wright 23/25; B: R Skinner 21/25, D Roberston-Cuninghame 21/25; C: O Larkings 20/25, H Finch 20/25; HG: D Johnson 143, G Baxter 142, P Wright 141. Grafton 9 Jan 11 Cloudy & windy (19): 25T DB CD AA: K Nealon 24/25, J Cunningham (snr) 23/25; A: J Lowndes 24/25, B Cameron, G Warner 22/25; B: P Caldwell 24/25, R Wesslink 23/25; C: D Casbolt 22/25, A Harrison 21/25; 50T MXD (25T DB, 25T PS) AA: K Nealon 96/100, J Cunningham (snr) 88/100; A: J Lowndes 96/100, B Cameron 89/100; B: R Green 89/100, P Caldwell 87/100; C: Y Gulliver 84/100, D Casbolt 83/100; 25T B/T AA: K Nealon 23/25, J Cunningham (snr) 16/25; A: G Warner 22/25, B Cameron, J Lowndes 20/25; B: R Wesslink, P Caldwell 19/25; C: D Casbolt 20/25, Y Gulliver 13/25; HG: K Nealon 143/150. Grenfell 9 Jan 11 Stormy (14):25T DB CONT CD AA: A Collins, M Schiller, C Foster, A Drogemuller 25/25; A: K Schiller 23/25; B: P Smith, S Schiller, R Schiller 24/25; C: L Shaw 22/25; 50T MXD CS OA: K Schiller 68/70; AA: M Schiller, C Foster 65/70; A: J Rice 58/70, L Arnold; B: R Schiller 64/70, P Smith 62/70; C: A Jenner 55/70, L Shaw 54/70; 25T HC: L Arnold 25/25, S Schiller 24/25, P Smith, R Schiller, J Rice 23/25; OA HG: K Schiller 113/120. Guyra 11 Dec 10 Fine (45): 25T SKT OA: J Hayes 25/25; AA: J Richardson 32/33, D Mc Millan 31/33; A: K Bourke 22/25, W Lasker 28/36; B: M Klinger 23/29, C Hayes 21/29; C: T Henshall 17/30, B Finch 16/30; Trench Pairs: D Edmonds & A D Ellis 28/30, P Wright & J Hayes 27/30, J Richardson & K Bourke 26/30; 14 Meter DB Novelty OA: G Baxter 37/37; AA: C Hayaes 26/27, J Richardson 24/25; A: B Sweeney 36/37, P Wright 28/29; B: K Ellis 21/22, P Handebo 20/21; C: M Mc Donald 25/26, N Tanner 8/10; 11 Mter DB Elimination OA: C Hayes 27/27; AA: B Henshall 26/27, J Richardson 18/19; A: D Mc Millan 15/16, J Reid 14/16; B: T Turner 11/12, J Lenehan 10/11; C: H Finch 5/10, N Tanner 3/10; Novelty Walk-Back OA: C Hayes 19/19; AA: B Henshall 17/18, G Baxter 14/15; A: B Mackson 18/19, P Turner 15/16; B: T Turner 13/14, G O Brien 12/13: C: M Mc Donald 9/11, H Finch 8/11; Novelty - Flush Triples: J Richardson, P Handebo, & J Lenehan; C Hayes, J Hayes, & E Smith; R Reeves, D Newberry & J Reid; HG: J Richardson. Kempsey 20 Nov 10 Fine & Cloudy (40): 50T MXD AA: P Baker 67/70, R Clarke, S McMahon 64/70; A: J Burke 65/70, J Miller, J Griffiths 61/70; B: A Baker 58/70, I Howe, D Piper 57/70, K McWhirter, B Pharo, R Bannerman 56/70; C: B Tyson 59/70, D Jenkins 51/70, T baker, A McMahon 48/70; 20Pr D/D 20m Len & Lil Baker Mermorial; K Miller, J Griffiths 20/20, I Howe, K Sanders 19/20, K McWhirter, L Langer 20/23; HG: P Baker 67/70. Majura Park 5 Jan 11 Rainy (21): 75T Ch/Ch OA: D Reed 120/125; AA: D Crane 117/125, A Christou 116/125; A: K Cox 119/125, P Callander 115/125; B: G Kazolis 103/125, G Bullock 99/125; C: L Hansen 93/125, S Askie 89/125. Majura Park 12 Jan 11 Fine (16): 30T DB OA: D Crane 151/151; AA: M Patmore 150/151; A: K Cox 53/54; B: G Kazolis 34/35, C Jordrane 22/30; 25T PS CS OA: P Callander 74/75; AA: A Christou 72/75; A: M Harris 73/75; B: G Kazolis 69/75. Majura Park 19 Jan 11 Cold and Calm (28):25T HC: K Cox 25/25, D Crane 29/30, D Claxton 28/30, P Obrien 27/29, M Harris 48/50; 25T DB OA: W Young 52/53; AA: A Christou 51/53; A: A Vaccaro 30/31; B: G Kazolis 23/25; C: S Askie 22/25. Marconi 10 Dec 10 Mild Night (23): 10T DB Grd AA: 3x10; A: 5x10; B: 3x10; C:1x10, 2x8; Night Vision MT AA: G Hapeshi 98/100, H Guerriero, M Gomes 91/100; A: Fawzi 104/108, K Bosanko 103/108; B: J Rodriques 93/100, R Violi, P Aganakis 93/100; C: S Samaka 94/100, M Henriques 88/100; Night Vision Final: F Ibrahim 28/42, D Barros 20/42, G Poulios 18/42. Marconi 12 Dec 10 Fine (55): Xmas Shoot 50T PS AA: C Sherry 181/183, N Loucas 180/183; A: G Rootes 150/150, Zaid A 148/150; B: J Rodriques 145/150, J Wootton 142/150; C: J Yu 140/150, K Beddie 137/150; Xmas Shoot 50T SB AA: M Gomes 86/86, C Sherry 85/86; A: G Rootes 50/50, K Bosanko 58/59; B: S Samuels 90/90, J Rodriques 89/90; C: J yu 48/51, V Mercuri 47/51; HG: G Rootes 200/200. Moree 2 Jan 11 Fine & Cloudy (31): 30T Medley AA: B Kneipp 49/50, A Uphill 47/50, N Brown 46/50; A: S Boydell 49/50, A McManus 47/50, T Haynes 46/50; B: H Johnson, M Harold 49/50; C: R Carrigan 43/50, J Mulligan 40/50, J Thorn 35/50; 50T Medley (25DB 25PS) AA: M Johnson 99/100, B Kneipp 98/100, A Uphill 97/100; A: D Schultz 98/100, S Boydell 135/140, R Deans 134/140; B: H Johnson 91/100, M Harold 90/100, T Montgomery 88/100; C: J Mulligan 87/100, S Ireland 73/100, J Thorn 68/100; 25T HC: B Kneipp 30/30, M Harold 29/30, D Schultz 57/59, J Mulligan 56/58. Moss Vale 18 Dec 10 Fine, gusty winds with a storm on shoot off time(43): Christmas Shoot 50T DB OA: C Auditore 49/50; A: I Prior 54/56, L Cuzner 53/56, P Papps 47/50; A: R Williams 49/50, B Duncan 51/53, B Walsh 50/53; B: B Shelton 48/50, L Webb 59/63, M Clarke 58/63; C: R Brown 49/53, B Wallder 48/53, R Gawned 44/50. NLMCTC 1 Jan 11 Hot Sunny 38c (40): 100T 25DB 25SB 25PS 25HCP OA: P Turner 145/150; AA: P Turner, G Goslin 143/150; A: B Mccudden, A: S Begley; B: G Barlett, R Bannerman; C: G Mazzantini, C Romano Bacci. NLMCTC 16 Jan 11 Overcast and Humid (5): 2010 SKT Champion of Year NLMCTC: D Wyllie (44(+4)/50, S Begley, S Bennett 45(+2)/50, R Davy 37(+8)/50, J Cunningham 38(+6)/50. NLMCTC 15 Jan 11 Overcast and Humid (32): 50T SKT HC: S Zappala 88(+4)/90, S Krollpeiffer (82(+10)/90, T Annachinni (81(+6)/88, M Annan (JNR) 73(+10)/84; 50T SKT Doubles AA: W Petersen 49/50, P Vella; A: R Satara 48/50, S Bennett; B: K Raymond 44/50, S Zappala; C: Vito Balliana, J Thorton,; OA HC + Doubles: W Petersen 99/100. NLMCTC 23 Jan 11 Fine and Sunny: Northern Zone ACTA Sporting Championship: OA Kevin Raymond 94/100; AA: Andrew Garvie 03/100, Mick Ling 91/100, Reno Morganti 91/100; A: Donald Jessop 90/100, Andrzej Gancewicz 89/100, Jack Cunningham 86/100; B: Robert Briscas 89/100, Elton Chetcuti 84/100, John Dickey 82/100; C: David Albeni 70/100, Chris Diver 67/100. NSW 15 Dec 10 50T DB OA: A Tsolakis 50+63; AA: C Plessas 50+62, R Van Beek 50+21, K Zimaras 49, G Coleman 49; A: I Hoschke 48+24, J Hirsch 48+23, C Eleftheriou 47, T Czinker 43; C: A Gancewicz 46+11, D Waer 46+9, P Romeo 46+3, S Roberts 45+8; C: J Yu 47, R Baker 44, S Koudsy 44, B Castles 40. NSW 18 Dec T ACTA Sporting OA: J Holt 95; A: S Newcombe 90, A Bell 85, A Gancewicz 79, M Scoggins 78+21; B: S Lybrand 72, R 36 AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET SHOOTING NEWS MARCH 2011

43 Johnson 71+20, C Harris 71+15; B Grebert 70; C: T Wunderlich 78, M Stevens 67, J Diamond 66, R Dunn 65; VETS: D Brenton 82, R Clifton 74, W Maryska 72, A Annecchini 68. NSW 5 Jan 11 Cloudy: Charles Hlavaty HC SKT: D Wear. NSW 5 Jan 11 30T DB AA: C Plessas 30+49, G Coleman 30+48; A: C Eleftheriou 30+13, C Cameron 30+12; B: G Bartlett 29, F Binding 27+19; C: J Yu 30, R Billing NSW 12 Jan 11 30T PS AA: G Coleman 87, D Perri 87; A: C Eletheriou 80, I Hoschke 70; B: S Roberts 81, F Binding 74; C: B Castle 83, A Peter 71. NSW 15 Jan T DB OA: G Kable 100; AA: A Del-Ben 99, R Clarke 99; A: S Peck 99+35, R McLean 99+34; B: L Clarke 96, W Timms 95; C: R Phillips 92, R Billing 90; VETS W Maryska 96+16; LAD: B Seve 95. NSW 19 Jan 11 Cloudy: Alf Najar HC SKT: D Wear; 40T DR OA: G Coleman 10+9, B Castles 10+9, I Hoschke 10+7, C Dinnell 10+7; 40T DR AA: G Coleman 35, D Perri 34; A: G Rootes 35, C Eleftheriou 32; B: S Roberts 25; C: H Stock 26, C Harris 25. Orange 28 Nov 10 Wet, Wet, Wet (25):25T SB CS OA: J Caltabiano 23/25; AA: W Sharp 22/25, G Evans 21/25; A: G Jones 25/28, D Hopweed 24/28; B: C Bonano 21/25, C Delaney 20/25; C: C Kingham 19/25, T McPaul 18/25; 50T DB CS AA: W Sharp 22/25, G Evans 21/25; A: G Jones 25/28, D Hopweed 24/28; B: C Bonano 21/25, C Delaney 20/25; C: C Kingham 19/25, T McPaul 18/25; 20 Pr D/R OA: C Delaney 35/40; AA: J Caltabiano 32/40, W Sharp 30/40; A: M Taylor 35/40, R Fryer 33/40; B: D Player 35/40, A McPaul 29/40; C: C Kingham 28/40, T McPaul 25/40; OA HG: J Caltabiano. Port Macquarie 2 Jan 11 Very hot & sunny (37): 50T DB CONT CS AA: M Flanagan 49/50, P Deland 48/50; A: K Miller 48/50, J Howell 47/50; B: R Marko 67/69, D Piper 66/69; C: B Tyson 45/50, M Wilkins 43/50; 25T HC: S Wallis 33/33, K Saunders 32/33, B Tyson 26/27; 15Pr DR CD AA: M Flanagan 24/30,S Wallis 23/30,R Trindall 19/30; A: S Saul, K Miller 23/30, A McWhirter, R Wilson 21/30; B: K Saunders 24/30, M Wilkins 22/30, K McWhirter 21/30; C: T Rapley 21/30, B Tyson 19/30, L Langer 18/30; HG: M Flanagan 95/105; LAD HG: D Deland 84/105. Singleton 12 Dec 10 Fine (46): 25T CD Crazy Points AA: D Hungerford, K Thompson 89/100; A: P Poile 88/100, D Pearce 86/100; B: C Main 88/100, G Merrick 77/100; C: J Garland 83/100, G McKenzie 77/100; Sub JNR: T Wilson 75/100, A Poile 71/100, K Pearce 60/100; 20T Crazy Points Trophy AA: R Clarke 78/100, D Smith 71/100, K Thompson 68/100; A: J Douglas 72/100, T Brind 70/100, R Wakem 68/100; B: C Main 70/100 K Morgan 67/100, G Merrick 66/100; C: J Garland 58/100, G Merrick 57/100, B Budden 54/100; Sub JNR: K Pearce 52/100, A Poile 42/100, T Wilson 41/100; 3 Person Team: C Main 70, K Thompson 68, J Barker 61 Total 199; 25 MXD HC AA: J Barker 34/34, R Clarke 31/34, F Seve 24/25; A: S Anshaw 35/35, B Smith 34/35, J Douglas 33/35; B: G Merrick 38/40, C Main 37/40, N Korlevic 22/25; C: J Garland 22/25, G McKenzie 21/25, T Turner 29/35; Sub JNR: K Pearce 18/25, A Poile 24/35,T Wilson 20/35; 40T SB PR AA: T Turner & T Turner 65/65; A: C Main & J Douglas 39/40; B: M Halton & M Caslick 41/45; C: B Cowell & J Cowell 35/40. Singleton 9 Jan 11 Overcast (32):100 T S/C AA: K Raymond 89/100, F Searles 90/110; A: D Pearce 84/100, R Lannigan 82/100; B: J Solomo 89/100, T Mitchell 75/110; C: H Sneddon 69/100, E Larkin 65/100; Sub Juniors A: Larkin 52/100, K Pearce 42/100, A Poile 28/100. Sydney 7 Jan 11 Showers (23): 20T PS Grd Sweeps AA: 1x58, 1x57, 1x52; A: 1x59, 2x56; B: 2x58, 1x57; C: 1x45; 25T DB 25T PS AA: K Bosanko 99/100; A: F Ibrahim 97/100; B: S Samaha 97/100; C: C Sarris 69/100; HG: K Bosanko 157/160. Sydney 9 Jan 11 Fine (34): 50T DB AA: M Gomes 50/50, C Sherry 60/61; A: M Crews 50/50, J Adamopoulos 55/56; B: C Lysaght 48/50, S Tourgelis 46/50; C: F Honeyman 46/50, V Mercuri 42/50; 50T DB CONT AA: G Poulios 50/50, L Galea 49/50; A: M Crews 62/65, J Camilleri 62/65; B: B Samuels, R Violi 43/50; C: V Mercuri 42/50, K Berry 41/50; HG: G Poulios 99/100. Tamworth 2 Jan 11 Hot (38): 25T SB CONT E/O OA: R Whitten, Rod Riley 25/25; 25T DB CS OA: M Drain 127/127; AA: P Homes 126/127, H Phillips 53/547; A: M Dalsanto 65/66, R Riley 62/63; B: G Leys 50/51, J Murray 48/50; C: J Simon 49/51, D Colington 48/51; 25T HC: H Phillips 25/25, R Riley 33/34, G Hunter 32/34, R Sainsbury 28/34; HG: R Riley 98/100. Taree-Wingham 19 Dec 10 Cloudy (47): Christmas 100 Open Shoot : (50T.DB,50T.PS): AA: H Macinnes 200/200, S Wallis 200/203, M Flanagan 199/203, D Pasfield 220/224, H Philip 219/214; A: M McDonnell 195/200, J Webster 192/200, J McCloy 204/215, G Brown 202/215, R Marsden 200/212; B: D Deland 202/209, P Jackson 199/209, A Minter 194/203, B Seve 193/203, R Ellison 188/200; C: L Langer 179/200, M Wilkins 171/200, K Wile 164/200, S Filby 156/200, K Hugo 155/200; HG: H.Macinnes 200/200. Taree-Wingham 8 Jan 11 Raining (16):50T SKT Grd Trophy A: S Begley 49/50, K McWhirter 48/50; C: D McCloy 47/50, D Berry 54/58; 50T TWR CS OA & B: D Berry 55/59, D McCloy 54/59; C: T Rapley 44/50, S Begley 44/50; HG: D McCloy 93/100. The Forest 18 Dec 10 Cloudy (30): 10T DB AA: R Thompson 97/100, J Denatis 90/100; A: R Duncan 97/100, B Frost 94/100; B: S Carrar 94/100, B Harrart 93/100; C: D Dwyer 89/100, B Brown 62/100. Treloar 9 Jan 11 Blustery Conditions (19): 30T DB CD AA: H Phillip 30/30, P Homes 30/30, J Sleightholme 30/30; A: S Gall 30/30, N Edlington 30/30; B: C Davenport 29/30; C: J Simon 30/30; 30T MXD AA: J Sleightholme 50/50, H Phillip 49/50; A: S Gall 49/50, R Riley 47/50; B: C Davenport 46/50, P Jackson 41/50; C: J Simon 47/50, V Scanlon 46/50; 30T HC: S Gall 30/30, H Phillip 47/48, P Holmes 46/48; 15 Pr D/R AA: J Sleightholme 24/30; A: S Gall 26/30; B: P Jackson 23/30; C: J Simon 25/30; HG OA: S Gall 135/140; AA: J Sleightolme 129/140; A: R Riley 128/140; B: C Davenport 122/140; C: J Simon 130/140. Tyagarah 2 Jan 11 Cloudy & very humid (10): 25T PS AA: R Turner; A: K O Brien 66/75, R Bourke 63/75; B: G Pringle 63/75, P McKenzien 60/75; C: M Allott 59/75, J Holman 39/75; 25T SB AA: R Turner; A: K O Brien 22/25, R Bourke 21/25; B: G Pringle 21/25, M Sullivan 19/25; C: J Holman 17/25, M Allott 12/25; 25T DB AA: R Turner; A: K O Brien 25/25, R Bourke 24/25; B: M Sullivan, G Pringle 23/25. Tumut 12 Dec 10 Windy (33): 30T PS Gr CD AA: D Power 89/90, G Barton 89/90, D Crane 88/90; A: D Polsen 88/90, W Barton 84/90, D Turner 82/90; B: G Kazolis 83/90, E Barton 78/90, ~* Southern Zone Trap Carnival *~ The 2011 Carnival will be hosted by New South Wales Gun Club Ltd ~ Saturday 19th March ~ 50T Single Barrel 50T Double Barrel ~ Sunday 20th March ~ 50T Point Score 50T Handicap Nominations $40 per event, nominations from 9am both days Note: Nominations for 1st event on both days am. Open, Veterans, Ladies, Juniors & Sub Juniors Breakfast & Lunch available both days as well as refreshments and cartridges For further information contact the club on Wednesdays 2pm-9:30pm (10pm Daylight Savings), Saturdays 10am-6pm Ph (02) Fax (02) Arty Del Ben (Junior Vice President) Neale Guy (Club Captain) Web Address: info@nswgc.com.au Range / Clubhouse, 131 Booralie Rd, Terrey Hills, NSW 2084 (Est. 1880) ~ March 2011 Shoot Program ~ ~ Sat 19 th & Sun 20 th - Southern Zone Trap Carnival ~ Full Details of the March shooting program are available at For further information contact the club on Wednesdays 2pm-9:30pm (10pm Daylight Savings), Saturdays 10am-6pm Ph (02) Fax (02) ~ Hugh McMaster (President) / Neale Guy (Club Captain) Web Address: info@nswgc.com.au Range / Clubhouse, 131 Booralie Rd, Terrey Hills, NSW 2084 MARCH 2011 AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET NEWS 37

44 Location: 20Km S/E of Tamworth at Loomberah - Follow Loomberah & Loomberah Road signs. (Directions available on ACTA website rd ANNUAL & NORTHERN ZONE SKEET CARNIVAL INCLUDING NORTHERN ZONE CHAMPIONSHIP NSWCTA CHAMPIONSHIP FRIDAY 18th MARCH AM # 9AM PRACTICE 1 11AM 50 Target 20 GAUGE CHAMPIONSHIP 2 1PM 50 Target DOUBLES CHAMPIONSHIP Events 1 & 2 not included in High Gun. SATURDAY - 19th MARCH AM 3 50 Target TAMWORTH FIREARMS CHAMPIONSHIP 4 50 Target G BROTHERS MERCEDES BENZ HANDICAP SUNDAY - 20th MARCH AM 5 50 Target CPC AUTO COMPONENTS NORTHERN ZONE GCM LIGHTING & ELECTRICAL CHAMPIONSHIP 6 50 Target BCE CAR TRANSPORT NSWCTA CHAMPIONSHIP KEN BRADY S BOB JANE T-MARTS LUCKY NUMBER + WEATHERALL ENGINEERING SHOOT-OFFS ONE SHOOT OFF EACH DAY - EVENTS 3 & 4 COMBINED & 5-1st - $100-2nd - $ MEMBER CLUB TEAM - OVER EVENTS 4 & 5. Team members must be from the same club & at least 1 member must be C Grade. Encourage a C Grade shooter to attend the shoot and join the team/s. A C Grade shooter may be a member of more than 1 team, providing at least 1 other member is different - the C Grade score to count for each team. Nominations: $15 per team - Total noms + $100 will be awarded or split to the winning team/s. THE NORTHERN ZONE TEAM WILL BE SELECTED OVER EVENTS 5 & 6. The Committee reserves the right to alter the program. TROPHIES CHAMPIONSHIPS Events 1 & 2 O/A SASH & TROPHY GRADE 1st - TROPHY Events O/A SASH & TROPHY GRADE 1st & 2nd - TROPHY HANDICAP - Event 4 1st - SASH & TROPHY - 2nd to 5th - TROPHY HIGH GUNS Events 3 to 6 O/A SASH & TROPHY + GEOFFREY WALTERS MEMORIAL TROPHY GRADE & L - J - V SASH & TROPHY NOMINATIONS EVENTS 1 & 2 - $30 EACH EVENT EVENTS 3 TO 6 - OPEN - $150 - L - J - V $120 - (+ $15 OPTIONAL OVERALL SWEEPS) MEALS - REFRESHMENTS - CAMPING FACILITIES The Tamworth Clay Target Club gratefully acknowledges the support given by BAIADA POULTRY The ABRAHAM LINCOLN MOTEL, 343 Armidale Road, Tamworth is the preferred motel for shooters. SKEET SECRETARY: ROD TAYLOR tamworthclaytargetclub@yahoo.com.au PRESIDENT: MARK DRAIN SECRETARY: CHERIE HUNTER AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET SHOOTING NEWS MARCH 2011

45 Treloar Clay Target Club Sunday 13th March 2011, 9.30am Start 100 Target Handicap ($70) Trophies for places 1-12 All profits from the day donated to Legacy Lunch available Camping facilities for Sat & Sun nights if required Canterbury trap layouts and White Flyer Fluro Targets Contacts: Noel Edlington (President) , Sam Gall (Shoot Secretary) , Located: Treloar Rd, South of Gunnedah on Wandobah Rd, North of Tamarang. MARCH 2011 AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET NEWS 39

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47 A Constable 74/90; C: A Smith 76/90, M Reitze 65/90, J Considine 64/90; 40T MXD CS OA: A Barton 59/60; AA: G Barton 58/60, J Maxwell 57/60; A: W Barton 58/60, D Turner 54/60; B: R Churchill 54/60, T Dodd 52/60; C: A Smith 49/60, M Reitze 33/60; Ch/Ch: D Crane 39/42; 30T HC: G Barton 29/30, W Barton 40/42, G Kazolis 39/42, A Barton 31/34, D Turner 29/32. Tumut 9 Jan 11 Cloudy (18):25T SB Gr CD AA: J Maxwell, D Crane 24/25, W Thatcher, B Minos 23/25; A: P Whitlock 23/35, T Harris 21/25, D Reed 20/25; B: R Churchill 22/25, L McPherson 21/25, M Wall 20/25; C: A Smith 22/25, M Bradley 16/25; 50T DB CONT CS OA: J Maxwell 50/50; AA: B Minos 53/54; A: C Milligan 48/50; B: L McPherson 47/50; C: A Smith 45/50; 25T HC: D Reed 25/25, J Blain 24/25, T Harris, J Maxwell A Smith 23/25. Bermera 2 Jan 11 25T SKT A: H Nunn 25/25; B: E Schmal 23/25, R Maywald 20/25; C: P Brister 22/25, T Drakopoulos 15/22; 50T DB OA A: R Maywald 49/50, G Townsend 45/50; AA: J Byrnes 48/50, A Mattschoss 47/50; B: S Byrnes 49/53, P Brister 48/53; C: I Maywald 34/50, R Nutt 28/50; 25T PS A: A mattschoss 73/75, E Schmaal 72/75; B: H Nunn 70/75, P Brister 65/75; C: R Nutt 61/75, I Maywald 55/75; HG: E Schmaal 141/150. Broken Hill 8 Jan11 Hot & Humid (38) (22):25 Pr SKT Doubles A: R Walsh 43/50; B: J Lemmich 49/50, C Lawrie 41/50, B Gilby 39/50; C: D Trebilcock 42/50, D Buyrn 40/50, P Smith 38/50; 20T SB TWR A: R Walsh 18/20, C Lawrie 17/20; B: P McLauchlan 19/20, D Gates 16/20; C: P Smith 17/20, B Mantesso 16/20; 50T DB CS AA: B Palmer 216/217; A: W Channing 93/94, M Dally 48/50; B: P Jobson 52/53, P Smith 51/53; C: E Southon 42/50, D Buyrn 41/50; LAD: N Dally 38/50; JNR: D Trebilcock 45/50; VET: J Lemmich 83/84; OA: R Walsh 217/217; OA HG: J Lemmich 112/120. International 19 Dec 10 Windy/Showers (44): 25T Trench A: B Baker 21/26, D Lymn 20/26; B: A Zupanic 23/29, R Collumb 22/29; C: A Panazzolo 19/25, B McGuirk 19/26; 25T SKT A: L Schubert 24/25, J Holder 23/25; B: D Oliviero 27/29, A Zupanic 23/26; C: D Keen 30/33, M Collumb 35/40; 25T DB AA: D Lymn 25/25, A Zupanic 24/25; A: B Baker 55/57, J Melisi 54/57; B: Z McGuirk 24/25, L Garamlano 24/26; C: V Petraccaro23/25, C Adeld 20/25; VET: P Quire, D Martini 21/25; JNR: A Tapscott 23/25; 20Pr D/D: A Tapscott, G Reid 22/24, P Marmorale, D Oliviero 21/24, M Martini, H Broman 18/22, A Panazzolo, M Chegwiddan 17/22, B Baker, K Prescot 16/21. International 2 Jan 11 Fine (43): 50T Trench A: D Lymn 45/50, M Stokes 44/50; B & OA: T Piteo 46/50, R Borzillo 44/51; C: A Brown 40/50, T Dunn 38/50; 25t SKT A: L Schubert 25/25, B Evans 24/25; B: D Oliviero 23/25, A Brown 19/25; C: G Kessegan 24/25, M Collumb 23/25; 30T MXD AL D Lymn, R Borzillo 65/65; B: B Arnott 50/50, J Zuppa 48/50; C: V Petraccaro 48/50, T Damin 46/50; 50T DB AA: B Evans 52/53, G Kessegan 216/217; A & OA: G Read 56/56, A May 55/56; B: L Ciaramellano 51/52, D Kean 50/52; C: T Damin 49/50, R Damin 47/50; LAD: T Laker 49/50; VET: P Marcoionni 46/50; HG: B Evans 164/175. International 16 Jan 11 Windy/Warm (56): 25T TRENCH A: Upper Hunter 18 Dec 10 Cloudy, Windy & Cool (26): OA: R Wakem 136/150; AA: H Phillip 135/150; A: P Poile 132/150; B: J Murray 119/150; C: A Kentwell 121/150; Drawn Hams: AA: J Barker Jnr; A: L Finlay; B: D Frasca; C: P Lanyon. Wagga 2 Jan 11 Sunny & hot (28): 50T PS CS AA: J Maxwell 152/153; A: D Polsen 139/150; B: B Hulm 142/150; C: S Peck 128/150; 50T DB CS OA & AA: A Carroll 72/72; AA: J Maxwell 71/72; A: D Polsen 49/50,P Whitlock 48/50; B: B Hulm 50/53, A Fennessy 49/50; C: K McVittie 42/50; HG: D Crane 199/200; 50T SKT AA: D Coleman; A: D Power; B: R Mathers, V Bowman, L Wojtowyez, P Wojtowyez; C: A Holden;25T Pr SKT AA: D Coleman; A: D Power; B: P Reeckman; C: M Payton. South Australia M Stokes 24/25, A Zupanic 23/25; B: J Melisi 22/25, P Marmorale 21/25; C: D Keen 22/25, J Zuppa 20/25; 25T SKT A: L Schubert 24/25; B: P Marmorale, D Oliviero 22/25; C: M Collumb 24/25, M Huxtable 22/25; 25T SB A: J Melisi 27/28, P Hendy 38/40; B: C Whyte 24/28, G Tapscott 22/27; C: D Aloi 20/25, C Noto 21/28; 25T PS A: D Oliviero 75/75, D Beelitz 77/78; B: J Holder 73/75, G Tapscott 81/84; C: L Gentilcore 59/75, D Aloi 57/75; 50T DB AA: M Stokes 79/80, D Oliviero 75/76; A & OA: M Collumb 80/80, N West 51/52; B: D Keen 48/50, J Holder 46/50; C: G Parente 54/57, L Gentilcore 53/57; VET: R Dean 48/50;JNR: G Tapscott 48/50; HG: 1-5: D Oliviero 185/200. Lake Albert 2 Jan 11 Fine & windy (22): 50T Meningie Bakery DB CS AA: R Fischer 49/53, M Raper 48/53; OA & A: J Judd 49/51, K Strother 46/50; B: F Keen 48/50, M Batten 46/50; C: S Keen 44/50, I Dunbar 39/50; 50T Bridge Agencies PS CS OA AA: R Fischer146/150, M Raper139/150; A: J Judd 140/150, S Halikiopoulos 126/150; B: F Keen 135/150, D J Appelkamp 126/150; C: S Keen 138/150, I Dunbar 115/150; Open HG: R Fischer 192/200; VET HG: F Keen 183/200; LAD HG: D Loughhead 88/200. Lower North 18 Dec 10 Mild, cloudy (23): 25T Xmas DB: C-11, B- 17, A-19, AA-21: S Byrnes 24/25, P Brister 39/41, G Tapscott 38/41, T Dunn 28/31, Brett Duncan 25/28; 25T Christmas Challenge DB, Darts & Snooker: J Byrnes 42,G Kessegain 41, G Read 39; 20T MXD metre, (11m, 15m, 20m, 25m): AA: J Byrnes 20/20, A Mattschoss 19/20, R Smith 22/24; A: B Byrnes 30/32, G Read 29/32, M Pontifex 17/20, B: P Brister 19/20, J Mattschoss 17/20, G Tapscott 19/24; C: T Damin 16/20, R Damin 13/20, A Tiver 10/20; HG: J Byrnes 84. Mallala 9 Jan 11 Hot with a breeze (28): 20T DB Compulsory Divide: A: W Spackman, A May, R Fleming, G Gilbert, B August, D Lymn 20/20; B: F Keen 20/20; C: S Keen 20/20; 30T PS A: D Lymn 90/90, G Gilbert 87/90; B: T Wedding 87/94, T O Connor 86/94; C: J Algar 81/90, S Keen 74/90; 50T CONT CS A & OA: G Read 50/50, D Lymn 66/68; B: F Keen 49/50, D Keen 48/50; C: S Keen 41/50, J Algar 39/50. Monarto - Alexandra 16 Jan 11 Warm & Windy (33): 25T SKT A: F Albanese 23/25, K Burzacott 22/25; B: R Clark 23/25, P Kay 23/25; C: D Williams 22/25, I Hopton 21/25; 25T DB AA: R Andrews 25/25, T Dunn 24/25; A: P Kay 32/33, F Albanese 31/33; B: R Cook 45/46, B Burgess 44/46; Monarto-Alexandra Clay Target Club Inc Situated at Monarto Shooting Complex Monarto 28th Annniversary Shoot Saturday 26th and Sunday 27th March 2011 SATURDAY 26TH MARCH 10AM Event 1 10 tgt Double Barrel E/O Cash Divide Event 2 25 tgt Monarto Anniversary Handicap Overall sash 1st 2nd 3rd Kindly sponsored by Greg Kessegian of Lu-Kess Fisheries Event 3 25 tgt Monarto Single Barrel Championship Overall sash 1st & 2nd AA A B C Kindly sponsored by Rob Low of Marsh Pth Ltd Event 4 25 tgt Monarto Points Score Championship Overall Sash 1st & 2nd AA A B C Kindly sponsored by the Mount Compass Tavern Shot in conjunction with the Shell Shield Team Shoot targets to count SUNDAY 27TH MARCH 10AM START Event 5 Monarto 30 Mixed Target Championship Overall sash/perpetual trophy 1st & 2nd AA A B C Kindly sponsored by Anthony Treacy of A T Fabrications Shot in conjunction with the Clem Thomas Memorial Event 6 Monarto 25 tgt Double Barrel Championship Overall Sash 1st & 2nd AA A B C Kindly sponsored by Brenton Burgess of Burgess Paint & Panel Event 7 Graham Michell Memorial 25 tgt Points Score Championship Perpetual trophy replica by Beretta Australia 1st & 2nd AA A B C Kindly sponsored by Ruth Michell and her family Shot in conjunction with Graham & Ruth Michell Team trophy points to count Overall High Gun Sash & Grade Ribbons over 2 days kindly donated by Peter & Jacki Hendy Ladies Veterans & Juniors reduced Nominations Teams to consist of 5 registered Club members Limited camping sites available on the grounds John Bretag President MARCH 2011 AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET NEWS 41

48 C: R Perry 23/25, S Rogers 24/29; 50T PS AA: R Andrews 147/150, R Clark 145/150; A: P Kay 137/150, J Maloney 135/150; B: I Hopton128/150, R Cook 121/150; C: S Keen 127/150, R Perry 116/150; 10T HC: H Whitehead 10/10-18m, L Francis 20/ m, R Clark 19/ m; HG: R Andrews 180/185. Port Lincoln 9 Jan11 Windy (15): 50T DB A: K Firth 50/50; B: C Foster 45/50; C: B Claughton 38/50; 25T PS A: K Firth 75/75; B: P Minhard 65/75; C: B Claughton 69/75; 25T HC: C Foster 28/29, B Claughton 27/29; OA HG: K Firth 146/150. South Australian 9 Jan 11 Hot/Windy (27): SKT Grd A: L Piscioneri 60/61, K Carey 59/61; B: F Guyatt 48/50, K Redford 47/50; C: L Ciaramellano 48/50, M Collumb 47/50; TWR Grd A: C Jacobs 73/75, M Collumb 72/75; B: F Albanese 64/75, J Rice 57/75; C:L M Miller 71/75, R James 69/75; PS Grd A: M Cullumb 74/75, F Albanese 71/75; B: L Ciaramellano 66/75, Bothwell 19 Dec 10 Mild (35): 50T State CONT DB AA & OA: S Glover 130/130; A: S Taylor 68/70; B: G Cotton 52/58; C: R Smith 49/50; 50T DB AA: J Hitchens 50/50; A: M Crow 50/50; B: T Jenkins 49/50; C: R Smith 46/50; HG AA & OA: J Hitchens 100/100; A: M Crow 99/100; B: D Williams 93/101; C: R Smith 95/100; Blackmans Bay Butchery OA HG: J Hitchens 211/211. Bothwell 16 Jan 11 Very Warm (30): 75T Medley AA & OA: T Atkins 123/125; A: G Lyden 121/125; B: G Pratt 137/150 C: J Foster 106/125; 15 Pr D/R AA: T Atkins 29/30; A: K Bathman 24/30; B: L Witzerman 21/30; C: R Smith 19/30. Burnie 8 Jan 11 Fantastic (29): 100T DB CS OA & AA: N Brown 100/100; A: S Ellis 98/100; B: B Weeding 98/103; C: M Winkill 97/100; 15 Pr D/R CD AA: A Spinks 29/30; A: G Brain 27/30; B: T McGee 33/40; C: J Ward 23/30. Cressy 7 Nov 10 Cool (47): Jack Hill Memorial PS AA & OA: B Howell 168/168; A: G Lyden 114/117; B: M Wheatley 87/90; C: A Bowman 83/90; Fred Blake Merorial DB AA & OA: S Yates 152/152; A: G Lyden 70/71; B: M Wheatley 30/30; C: A Bowman 29/30; Centenial CS 50T PS AA & OA: S Browning 183/183; A: K Booth 148/150; B: N Bowman 147/150; C: S Bowman 125/150; HG: B Smith 269/270. Cressy 5 Dec 10 Cool, overcast (59): Henry Davey Memerial 50T DB AA: S Yates 107/108; A & OA: C Jenkins 108/108; B: N Bowman 50/52; C: S Bowman 47/50; 30T Saunders Wool HC: S Yates 47/47, K Booth 46/47, B Smith 37/38; HG: S Yates 88/88; Graniwoods Perpetual Trophy 2010: S Browning. Hobart 1 Jan 11 (37): 50T PS OA: J Hitchens 146/150; AA: P Howes 145/150; A: S Ellis 141/150; B: D Evans 141/150; C: P Booth 129/150; LAD: S Ellis 141/150; JNR: E Jones 138/150; VET: P Howes 145/150; 25Pr D/R OA: B Bennett 44/50; AA: J Hitchens 41/50; A: B Bailey 33/50; B: D Evans 49/60; C: P Booth 28/50. Mersey 18 Dec10 Fine (21): 50T SKT AA: S Webb 48/50; A: C Latham 49/50; B: PTurner/B Smith 47/50; C: T McGee 50/54; 30T DB AA: K L Francis 63/75; C: R Cook 66/75; DB Grd AA: D Olivero 50/50. L Piscioneri 48/50; A: M Collumb 55/57, F Albanese 54/57; B: L Ciaremellano 46/50, P Quire 46/50; C: R Cook 45/50, L Moloney 22/50; VET: S Halikiopoulos; OA HG: M Collumb 191/200. Southern 19 Dec 10 ( 23): 25T Grd HC off 16m: G Morgan, K Butson, F Keen & John Molony; 25T PS CS A: R Clark 55/60, J Higgins 52/60; B: A Dunn 60/60, F Keen 46/60; C: S Keen 58/60, I Archbold 45/60; 30T Novelty (10S,10DB, 10PS): L Higgins 48/50, F Keen 44/50, J Higgins 44/50; 10T Off the fence: S Keen; Steer Family High Gun Turkey: R Clark 116/125; Westpac Trophy for highest scores in the year long championship events: L Higgins 392/430; Most consistent B Grader for the year: H Whitehead 318/430; Most consistent C Grader for the year: S Keen 324/430; John Stewart Reilly Memorial HG for winning the most high guns in the year: L Higgins with 8 high guns won. Tasmania Clark 30/30; A: T Wescombe 29/30; B: T McGee 29/30; C: S Hodgson 28/30; 10 Pr D/R AA: B Smith/S Webb 17/20; A: G Brain 17/20; B: R Elmer 16/20; C: S Hodgson 12/20; 10 Pr D/D DP: B Smith/ C Broomhall 23/23, K Clark/S Hodgson 22/23. Mersey 15 Jan 11 Fine & mild (22):75T Ch/Ch AA: S Webb 146/150; A: G Brain114/125 ; B: T McGee 11/125;C: C Broomhall 118/125; 20T HC: S Webb 22/22, S Hodgson 21/22, M Horsten 32/33; 10 Pr D/R AA: S Webb 17/20; A: G Brain 17/20; B: R Elmer 17/20; C: N Veal 19/30. Rosebert 19 Dec 10 Showers (15): 50T DB OA & AA: S Webb 60/60; A: K Hibble 48/50; B: G Harriss 45/50; C: S Hodgson 62/68; 50T DB OA & AA: A Spinks 66/67; A: P Smith 48/52; B: B Weeding 45/50; C: M Winkill47/50; HG: P Francis 99/100; Perpetual Trophy 2010: P Smith 56 PS. Spring Bay 16 Jan 11 Fine and hot (36): 30T DB Trophy AA: B Bennett 98/98; A: K Booth 107/107; B: D McGrath 30/30; C: P Booth 30/30; 30T Trophy AAL G Arnol 37/37; A: K Booth 30/30; B: E Jones 29/30; C: T Bennett 25/30; 30T PS Trophy AA: G Ellis 89/90; A: K Booth 93/95; B: W Munnings 86/90; C: T Munnings 86/90; HG O A& A: K Booth 148/150; AA: G Ellis 145/150; B: G Barnes 139/150; C: P Booth 132/150. Tasmanian 12 Dec10 Sunny and mild with a bit of wind (28): 10T PS E/O AA: S Glover 30/30; A: G Brain 30/30; B: E Jones 27/30; C: P Booth 30/30; 100T MXD CS OA & AA: J Hitchens 133/140; A: C Jenkins 124/140; B: M Wheatley 130/160; C: C White 103/140; 15 Pr D/D: S Glover/M Wheatley 17/17, A Leighton/K Booth 16/17. Tasmanian 26 Dec10 Sunny and mild, cold wind (45): 20T PS Grd E/O AA: G Enniss, B Smith, S Browning, S Glover 60/60; A: K Hibble 59/60; B: P Smith 60/60; C: M Travers 58/60; 75T Ch/Ch OA & AA: S Leighton 125/125; A: B Bailey 118/125; B: T McGee 114/125; C: S Hodgson 117/125; 25T Grd SKT AA: C Rockliff 25/25; B: P Turner 25/25; C: J Hitchens 28/29; Golden Goblet Award HG: C Rockliff 148/150; Bill Rainbird Trophy for Year: John Foster. Ballandean 16 Jan 11 Sunny (42): 25T CONT OA: D Caccioppoli 25/25; AA: P Westbury 65/66, F Musumeci 64/66; A: J Gerrard 24/25, W Mattarollo 42/43; B: K Green 24/25, L Puglisi 26/28; C: D Green 22/25, H Finch 21/25; 50T PS OA F Musumeci 179/180; AA: D Caccioppoli 178/180, D Johnson 140/150; A: W Mattarollo 146/150, D Bennett 143/150; B: J Belleri 142/159, L Costanzo 150/159; C: S Thomas 137/150, D Green 130/150; 15Pr D/R Jack Wise Trophy OA: T Rogers 29/30; AA: D Caccioppoli 26/30, G Costanzo 33/40; A: J Vichie 26/30, W Mattarollo 24/30; B: L Costanzo 25/30, F Torrisi 32/50; C: H Finch 18/30, D Green 17/30. Bundaberg 8 Jan 11 Hot Skeet 17 with Visitors Trap 23: 50T SKT OA & A: R Rehbein 44/50; B: P Bozier 44/50, K Rehbein 42/50; C: A Collins 43/50, G Rudd 39/50; 25T DB CD AA: I Wynyard 24/25; A: T Gardner 24/25; B: R Howie & S Bylsma 24/25; C: D Christensen & N Catasti 21/25; 50T DB PTS CS OA: I Wynyard 146/150; AA: I Wynyard 146/150, R Rehbein 131/150; A: G Rudd 142/150, B Charteris 138/150; B: S Bylsma 142/150, K Rehbein 137/150; C: T Rosmalen 127/150, B Fisher 123/150; 25T SB AA: I Wynyard 23/25; A: S Bylsma 23/25; B: C Bylsma 23/25; C: T Rosmalen 21/25; HG: I Wynyard 193/200. Caboolture 2 Jan 11 Hot & Humid (40): T CD AA: N Shhehan 24/25, D Reynolds 24/25, G Mason 24/25; A: A Aitchison 25/25, D Helwig 25/25, B Queensland Chain 25/25, G Hogarth 25/25; B: M Rhue 25/25, J Holmes 24/25; C: J Bary 24/25, J Pieterse 20/25; 50T PS AA: N Sheehan 146/150, J Smaniotto 145/150; A: B Brown 142/150, R Colley 138/150; C: J Pieterse 112/150, S Patti 109/150; 25T DB AA: J Smaniotto 28/28, D Reynolds 30/31; A: D Helwig 44/44, G Hogarth 43/44; B: J Holmes 25/25, G Sheehan 24/25; C: J Barry 23/25, J Pieterse 26/29; 30T HC: D Helwig 27/28, A Aitchison 26/28, G Hogarth 29/31; OA HG: N Sheehan 217/250; AA HG: W Humphries 210/250; A HG: G Hogarth 210/250; BHG: J Holmes 206/250; C HG: J Pieterse 174/250. Caboolture 9 Jan 11 Very wet, heavy rain (18):50T CD AA: M Rhue, D Dundon 50/50; A: A Mills 45/50; B: T Rhue 48/50, C: B Robinson 43/50; 50T Monthly CS AA: D Dundon 50/50; A: A Mills 48/50; B: T Rhue 45/50; C: B Robinson 42/50; 50T Doubles AA: N Hughes 50/50; A: A Mills 44/50; B: P Walker 42/50; C: B Robinson 40/50; OA HG: N Hughes 160/164. Callide Dawson 18 Dec10 Hot & Sultry (30): 20T Medley Novelty 10 SB 15M & 10DB 19M AA: M Burnett 17/20, B McMillan 15/20; A: J Riggs 18/20, Brett Graving 17/20; B: R Waugh 17/20, S Weiting 14/20; C: A Bayley 16/20, K Weiting 15/20; 20T Silent Rise Novelty 17M AA: B McMillan 20/20, C Polsen 16/20; A: Brett Graving 19/20, J Riggs 17/20; B: S Weiting 16/20, J Fairley 13/20; C: R Assman 14/20, 75 Target event :- 3 rounds of 25 targets. Nomination fees:- Open $35.00 per class. Veteran $30.00 per class Ladies $30.00 per class Juniors $20.00 per class Classes:- 12 gauge -Hammer gun -Double trigger -Single trigger Sub-gauge -Double trigger (smaller than 12g) -Single Trigger No tube sets or chamber inserts allowed in 12 gauge shotguns 28 gram maximum loads. Onsite camping available for Saturday night. BBQ lunch available Sunday. For further information contact:- Bruce Wilson Nigel Hughes Run by Caboolture Clay Target Club in association with FGA, SSAA and ACTA. 42 AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET SHOOTING NEWS MARCH 2011

49 Friday, 4 March Practice - midday till 3.00 p.m p.m. Open Discount Event 1 Medley Classic - 25 Target DB, 25 Target Points Cash proportionate to number in each grade This event NOT included in High Guns $29 Levy $ 1 $30 $30 Friday Night Saturday and Sunday FREE *** BARBEQUE MEAL MORNING, AFTERNOON TEAS AND LUNCH AVAILABLE Saturday,5 March 8.00 a.m. Practice until 3.00 p.m a.m. Start Shoot Nominations taken from 8.00 a.m. Event 2 25 Target Double Barrel Eye-Opener $12 $ 7 Cash Divide Event 3 25 Target Maranoa Single Barrel Championship 15m $12 $ 7 OA, AA, A, B, C 1st, 2nd and Junior Event 4 25 Target Maranoa Double Barrel Handicap $18 $11 1st to 5th places Qld Challenge Shield shot in conjunction Event 5 50 Target Maranoa Double Barrel Championship - 15m $24 $14 OA, AA, A, B, C - 1st, 2nd and Junior Levy $1 $ 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 ANNUAL THREE DAY TRAP CARNIVAL 4, 5, 6 March 2011 EVENING MEAL *** BIGGEST T BONES IN THE WEST Sunday, 6 March - Start 8 a.m. Event 6 50 Target Maranoa Points Championship 15m. $24 $14 OA, AA, A, B, C 1st, 2nd and Junior Kilima Shield shot in conjunction Event 7 25 Target Maranoa Continental Championship 15m $12 $ 7 OA, AA, A, B, C - 1st, 2nd and Junior Event 8 15 pairs Maranoa Double Rise Championship - 15m $16 $10 OA, AA, A, B, C 1st, 2nd and Junior Levy $1 $ 1 TOTAL (Two Days) $120 $72 Overall, Grades, Junior, Veteran and Ladies High Guns on Events 2 to 8 Junior Encouragement Awards on Events 3, 5, 6, 7 and 8 (maximum one per shooter) Veterans and Ladies - Discount if shooting whole program (Events 2 to 8) Juniors - FREE Hot showers and camping available. BREAKFAST - Saturday and Sunday mornings Pres: Michael Keegan Sec: Veronika Forsythe (07) or (The committee reserves the right to alter the program if necessary) MARCH 2011 AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET NEWS 43

50 Queensland Clay Target Association Inc. STATE TRAP CARNIVAL Gemfields Gun Club Saturday 30th April, Sunday 1st & Monday 2nd May 2011 Saturday 30th April 8.30 am Pre-Nom Nom at Comp Event 1 25 Pair State Double Rise Championship 45 $50 Overall QCTA Silver Badge, Sash, R.A. Dean Perpetual Trophy, Olimpyc Targets Perpetual Trophy, Cash Award Medals & Cash Awards 1st 2nd & 3rd AA, A, B & C Grades. Conducted in conjunction with 21st State Ladies, Junior & Veterans Double Rise Championship. Badge - 1st in each section. Two Person Teams conducted over Events 1 5 $10.00 per team. All teams must be nominated prior to commencement of Event 2. Event 2 50 Target State Handicap $45 $50 Overall QCTA Silver Badge, Sash Medals & Cash Awards 1st to 5th Sunday 1st May 8.30 am Event 3 50 Target Beretta Single Barrel Championship $45 $50 Sponsored by BERETTA AUSTRALIA Overall QCTA Silver Badge, Sash, Perpetual Trophy, Cash Award Medals & Cash Awards 1st 2nd & 3rd AA, A, B & C Grades. Conducted in conjunction with 21st State Ladies, Junior & Veterans Single Barrel Championship. Badge - 1st in each section. Event 4 50 Target State Double Barrel Championship $45 $50 Sponsored by MAXISPORT Overall QCTA Silver Badge, Sash, Ossie & Doug Smith Trophy, Cash Award Medals & Cash Awards 1st 2nd & 3rd AA, A, B & C Grades. Conducted in conjunction with 21st State Ladies, Junior & Veterans Double Barrel Championship. Badge - 1st in each section. Monday 2nd May 8.30 am Event 5 50 Target State Point Score Championship $45 $50 Sponsored by NIOA TRADING Overall QCTA Silver Badge, Sash, Perpetual Trophy, Cash Award Medals & Cash Awards 1st 2nd & 3rd AA, A, B & C Grades. Conducted in conjunction with 21st State Ladies, Junior & Veterans Point Score Championship. Badge - 1st in each section. ~ ZONE SHOULDER TO SHOULDER TEAM SHOOT TO BE HELD AFTER EVENT 5 ~ 59th INTER STATE TRAP TEAMS POSTAL MATCH Open State Team: Top 15 from Events 3, 4 & 5 plus team shoot 50 targets point score. Ladies, Junior & Veterans State Teams: Top 6 from Events 3, 4 & 5 - plus team shoot 25 targets point score. The combined total of the 3 Elimination Events plus the Team score will then determine the Shoulder to Shoulder Teams. 5 Person Open Team 3 Person Ladies, Junior & Veterans Teams. QUEENSLAND CHAMPION OVERALL HIGHGUN OPEN TEAM HIGHGUN Total of Events 3, 4 & 5 plus Team score. RACQ GIO Perpetual Trophy. QCTA Qld Team Highgun Trophy G.R. & M. Porter Perpetual Trophy & Sash QCTA Gold Badge, Sash & Cash Award Sash Sponsored by BERETTA AUSTRALIA LADIES HIGHGUN JUNIOR HIGHGUN VETERANS HIGHGUN T. & T. Meadows Perpetual Trophy Qld Gun Exchange Perpetual Trophy Stevens & Sons Perpetual Trophy Sash & Cash Award Sash & Cash Award Sash & Cash Award Sponsored by BERETTA AUSTRALIA Sponsored by BERETTA AUSTRALIA Sponsored by BERETTA AUSTRALIA SECTION TEAM HIGHGUNS GRADE HIGHGUNS AA, A, B & C 2 PERSON TEAM Sash Sash & Cash Award A.B. Long Perpetual Trophy, Cash Awards Overall & Section Highguns sponsored by BERETTA AUSTRALIA Thank you to our sponsors: Beretta Australia, Maxisport, Nioa Trading Clay Targets Australia Ladies, Juniors & Veterans 75% noms All events will be finalised on the day. Shoot offs will be conducted under lights if necessary. The Committee reserves the right to alter the program. For further information QCTA: Brian Muirson Debbie Young admin@claytargetqld.org.au 44 AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET SHOOTING NEWS MARCH 2011

51 QCTA STATE TRAP CARNIVAL 2011 Gemfields Gun Club 30 th April, 1 st & 2 nd May Pre-Nomination Form Shooter No Squad No Name: Address: Club: State: Shooter License No. ACTA No P/Code: Phone: Section: Age: (if required) Grade & Handicap Open Ladies Junior Veteran Juniors: Under18 / / Veterans: Over 65 / / Grade: AA A B C Handicap: Pre-Nominations Ladies/Juniors/Veterans Pre-Nominations Open Program Saturday 30 th April am Start Event 1: 25Pr Double Rise Championship $34 $45 Event 2: 50T State Handicap $34 $45 Sunday 1 st May am Start Event 3: 50T Single Barrel Championship $34 $45 Event 4: 50T Double Barrel Championship $34 $45 Monday 2 nd May 8.30am Start Event 5: 50T Point Score Championship $34 $45 Teams Events Processing Fee (All shooters) $5 $5 TOTAL PROGRAM $ $ TOTAL PAID All events will be finalised on the day. Shoot offs will be conducted under lights if necessary. Please Note: Pre-Nominations will be fully refunded without charge if State advised prior to commencement of competition. Shooters may nominate on the day for an additional fee of $5 per event. Payments will be processed one week prior to competition. Payment Details: Amount Paid: $ Date: / / Payment Method: Cheque Visa MasterCard Direct Deposit Money Order Credit Card No. / / / Expiry Date / Name on Card Signature Direct Deposit Details: A/C Name: Q.C.T.A. Inc BSB: A/C No: Postal Address: Queensland Clay Target Association, GPO Box 947, Brisbane Qld MARCH 2011 AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET NEWS 45

52 Australasian-Pacific Grand Prix BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA 18th, 19th, 20th March, Days Olympic Trap & Skeet plus open practice days 225 Targets Olympic Trap + finals 225 Targets ISSF Skeet + finals 100 target Skins Badge Match (4 rounds x 25 targets for Cash Prize money) 125 target Winchester Australasian-Pacific Grand Prix + final Open to all competitors Open, lady and junior sections AA, A, B and C grades Graded skins competition For further information contact: Scott Dobeli scott.dobeli@bigpond.com.au Rohanna Abberton rohanna.abberton@live.com.au David Menck fairise@squirrel.com.au 3 Olympic Trap ranges 4 Skeet ranges A Bayley 13/20; 10 Set Deauville Triples Novelty 17M: R Waugh & R Holden 9/10, B McMillan & S Pearce 8/10, Brett Graving & W Waldron 6/10. Callide Dawson 16 Jan 11 (25): 30T Medley E/O 15M AA: C Polsen 50/50, M Burnett, L Bunker, F Robinson 49/50, C Barletta 37/50; A: C Bennett & R Holden 48/50, J Riggs 45/50, M Elliott & Brett Graving 43/50: B & C: P DeGit & R Atwell 48/50, F Hewitt 46/50, L Batin 44/50; 25T DB 15M AA: M Burnett 24/25, L Bunker 23/25; A: J Riggs 26/26, M Elliott 25/26; B & C: F Hewitt 24/25, R Assman 23/25; 25T SB 15M AA: C Barletta 26/29, C Polsen 25/29; A: R Holden 31/32, M Elliott 30/32; B & C: P DeGit 22/25, K Holden 21/25; 25T DB CONT 15M AA: C Polsen 39/39, M Burnett 38/39; A: J Riggs 51/51, M Elliott 50/51; B & C: S Pearce 25/25, P DeGit 24/25; 15PR DD 18M: A Bayley & M Elliott 20/20, J Riggs & R Assman 19/20, M Burnett & C Rosenblatt 19/20. Charters Towers 2 Jan 11 Hot, Humid (25): SKT S/S: A Hannna, Jim Davis, Joe Davis, C Davis, D Guy, C Scott 25/25; 25T DB 15m AA: R Linton 25/25, D Zammit, R Collinson 24/25; A: R Niven 25/25; B: W Masters, G Davis, B Edwards, B Hermbron 23/25; C: B Davis23/25, D Hanna 22/25; 25T PS 15m AA: D Zammitt 73/75, R Collinson 70/75; A: D Killick, G Archer 72/75; B: Jim Davis74/75, W Masters 70/75; C: S Goss 69/75, B Davis 65/75; 25T CONT 15m AA: R Collinson 25/25, D Zammit 24/25; A: R Niven, M Mitchell 25/25; B: Jim Davis, W Masters 25/25; C: S Goss 24/25, D Hanna, B Davis 21/25; 25T HC: S Goss 24/25, Joe Davis 43/45, T Niven 42/45. Gladstone 9 Jan 11 Fine/Sunny (23): 25T SKT: B Kelly 23/25, B Busteed 21/25, W Daly 19/25; 25T SKT DB: B Busteed 22/25, W Daly 21/25, C Polsen 20/25; 25T DB AA & A: B Busteed 35/35, B Kelly 34/35; B & C: M McDonald Goondiwindi Gun Club Inc. 24/25, M McDonald 23/25; 25T SB AA & A: B Kelly 22/26, P Purkis 21/26; B & C: K Wieting22/25, M McDonald 25/30; 25T CONT AA & A: B Busteed 28/29, B Kelly 27/29; B & C: M McDonald 28/29, W Daly 27/29. Gold Coast 5 Jan 11 Pelting rain (54): 75T Night Trap - Medly AA: Q Porfiri 120/125, V Vaina 118/125; A: B Perry 121/125, J Tomkins 116/125; B: C Power 134/150, B Hodgens 125/150; C: D Pooley 109/125, D Mann 100/125. Gold Coast 9 Jan 11 Windy & rain (49): 25T CD AA: K Tomkins, T O Leary, F Cilli, V Vaina, M Swale 25/25; A: T McCullagh, G Smith, S Cannizzaro 25/25; B: S Zimmerman, M Edwards 25/25; C: D Pooley, E Kratzer 22/25; 50T DB AA: T O Leary 160/160, S Weeden 159/160; A: P Pearce 49/50, T Morony 48/50; B: B Willis 48/50, S Zimmerman 52/55; C: C Pearce 43/50, J Auger 42/50; 25T PS AA: T O Leary 80/81, F Cilli 78/81; A: S Cannizzaro 74/75, G Langridge 76/84; B: G Sheehan 66/75, T Crandon 64/75; C: J Auger 65/75, C Pearce 68/84; 15Pr D/R AA: T O Leary 38/40, F Cilli 35/40; A: P Strange 29/30; G Langridge 26/30; B: S Zimmerman 30/40, M Edwards 28/40; C: M Smith 19/30, D Pooley 25/40; OA HG: T (you re the man) O Leary 207/210. Goondiwindi 9 Jan 11 (26): 75T DB OA: T Rogers 75/75; AA: T Rogers 75/75, B Kneipp 73/75, D Makim 72/75; A: B Farlow 74/75, B Webster 88/91, R Carrigan 87/91; B: G Thwaite 89/93, T Montgomey 88/93, F O Neill 67/75; C: M Maters 64/75, R Kearney 63/75, J Fowles 62/75; 50T PS OA: M Johnson 147/150; AA: M Johnson 147/150, B Kneipp 147/150, D Makim 143/147; A: B Suhr 142/150, B Webster 140/150, M Lillyman 140/150; B: G Thwaite 141/150, F O Neill 134/150, R Cairns 133/150; C: M Masters 134/150, J Fowlkes 124/150, R Kearney 106/150; HG OA: B Kneipp 220; AA: M Johnson 218; A: Gundy 100 One Day Open Shoot Sunday March 13th am Event Target Medley Sponsored by North West Rural Supplies 25 Target DB 25 Target Pts Trophies AA A B C 15 Metres Noms $25.00 Event 2. The Gundy 100 Sponsored by North West Rural Supplies Trophies OA Sash & Trophy AA A B C Sash & Trophy 1st AA A B C 2nd & 3rd 100 Target Double Barrel 15 Metres Noms $50.00 High Guns AA A B C Nominations $75.00 Ladies/Juniors & Veterans $60.00 The committee reserves the right to alter the programme President: Roger Carrigan Secretary: Andrew Hoffman AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET SHOOTING NEWS MARCH 2011

53 GOLD COAST CLAY TARGET CLUB MARCH PROGRAMS Practice: 1.00 to 5.00 pm most Saturdays (No practise on Saturday 5th March due to Sporting Carnival) Wednesday 2nd March Night Trap 75 Targets 15m 7.00 pm Start Nomination includes Hot Supper Annual Sporting Carnival Saturday 5th & Sunday 6th March 9.00 am Start 100 Targets each day Overall & Graded Trophies Sporting Captain: Noel Lillis Sunday 13th March Trap 125T - 4 Events 9.00 am Start (Trap Captain: Mike Swale ) Sunday 20th March Skeet 125 Targets Four Graded Events 9.30 am Start (Skeet Captain: Chris Larsen ) Please help support our Fundraising events over all disciplines during March to assist shooters affected by the floods. Club: 81 Gross Rd Woongoolba Ph. 07) The Committee reserves the right to alter advertised programs. B Suhr 213; B: G Thwaite 212; C: F O Neill 201; LAD: T Montgomery 203; Encouragement R Carrigan. Mackay-Sarina 9 Jan 10 Windy & Overcast (20) 60T Medley AA: D Collins, T Coco; A: S Dolan, R Woodhouse; B: A Love, T Rudd; C: A Earl, K Green; 25t CONT AA: T Coco, D Collins; A: S Dolan, P Doring, R Woodhouse; B: A Love, T Rudd; C: A Earl, K Green, G Oats; 10 Pr D/R OA: T Coco 17/20, D Collins 14/20, G Oats. Mackay-Sarina 9 Jan 11 Windy & Overcast (20): 60T Medley AA: D Collins 88/100, T Coco 82/100; A: S Dolan 95/100, R Woodhouse 77/100; B: T Rudd 87/100, A Love 83/100; C: A Earl 78/100, I Green 74/100; 25T CONT AA: TCoco 22/25, D Collins 21/25; A: S Dolan 22/25, P Doring, R Woodhouse 21/25; B: A Love 22/25, T Rudd 21/25; C: A Earl, I Green 19/25, G Oats 18/25; 10Pr D/R OA: T Coco 17/20, D Collins 14/20, G Oats 13/20. Townsville 19 Dec 10 Early thunder storms, Sultry 31*C, Cloudy with humidity at 95% (83): 25T SKT HC: 8 hams 1 each: R Hunter, D Barber, R Escriva, N Sinclair, J Laws, B Bullick, P Dury, Glenn Reeves; 10T DB HC:10 hams 1 each: D Hanna, G Cox, R MacCormack, G Bennett, P Mackey, A Hanna, D Killick, T Vincenzi, N Benson, N Sheehan; 10T DB HC:10 hams 1 each: J Dunstone, W Bosworth, P Ballarino, D Bailey, Jim Davis, B Taylor, R Hunter, R Niven, P Colls, R Carty; 10T PTS HC:10 hams 1 each: J Dunstone, B Beazley, J Collins, A Bosworth, D Zammitt, Greg Reeves, C Davis, W Benson, W Masters, I Turner, A Bowater; 10T DB HC:10 hams 1 each: Joe Davis, B Miller, S Goss, M Bosworth, B Edwards, P Bonato, M Carty, R Carty, M Collins, B Bosworth. Townsville 16 Jan 11 Hot and Very High Humidity (64): 25T SKT HC CD: R Hunter, R Escriva, W Read, G Davis, C Barber, A Hanna, K Knuth, E Reeves, I Carty 25/25; 25T SKT HC CD: R Hunter, Jim Davis, Joe Davis, D Barber, C Davis, C Barber, A Hanna, K Knuth, P Bonato, E Reeves, R Escriva, P Dury 25/25;25T SKT Doubles HC CD: Joe Davis, Des Barber, Chris Barber, Pio Bonato, Errol Reeves 25/25; 25T DB CD AA: D Zammitt, G Archer, B Murphy 25/25; A: T Caruso 24/25, P Mackey, M Mitchell 23/25;B: J Sebastiani 24/25, R MacCormack, D Edwards 23/25; C: S Goss 24/25, B Beazley 22/25; 25T PS CD AA: N Sheehan 75/75, B Murphy 74/75; A: G Maltby, G Archer, C Edgerton 71/75; B: D Bailey 67/75, R MacCormack, B Edwards 62/75; C: S Edwards, B Beazley, 67/75; 25T DB CD AA: R Collinson, N Benson, B Murphy, P Dury, 25/25; A: G Maltby, G Archer, P Mackey, R Hunter, A Hanna 25/25; B: P Ballarino, C Davis 25/25; C: B Davis 25/25, C Cislowshi, B Beazley 24/25; 25T PS CD AA: R Collinson75/75, N Benson 74/75; A: P Mackey, T Caruso 75/75; B: W Masters 71/75, G Davis 70/75; C: B Beazley 70/75, S Edwards, S Wilkins 67/75; 25T CONT CD AA: B Murphy, R Collinson 25/25; A: Joe Davis, C Edgerton 25/25; B: G Davis 25/25, I Carty 24/25; C: S Goss, C Cislowski 23/25. CLASSIFIEDS Rates and Conditions This section is for the exclusive use of ACTA members, and has been introduced for the purchase, sale and exchange of personal equipment. PLEASE NOTE: Due to the new Gun Laws, all classified ads submitted must include the serial number of all guns advertised, and also the shooter licence number. We are also no longer allowed to advertise the sale of any pumpaction or semi-auto shotguns or the parts thereof. Rates (inc GST) are as follows: $ words $ words max. Advertisers must comply with the copy deadlines as detailed on page 2 of this issue, and your name, address and telephone number must be supplied. Copy should be typed or carefully hand-written. Payment must accompany advertisement. NSW Members and Dealers As stated in Firearms Act 1996, Section 54 A person must not cause an advertisement for the sale of a firearm or firearm part to be published unless: (a) the person is a licensed firearm dealer, or (b) the proposed sale is to be arranged by or through a licensed firearm dealer and the advertisement contains such particulars as may be prescribed by the Regulations. The Regulation states, For the purposes of section 54(b) of the Act, the following particulars are prescribed in relation to an advertisement for the sale of a firearm that is arranged by or through a licensed firearms dealer. (a) the licence or permit number of the seller, (b) the name and address of the dealer concerned. The Firearms Act 1996 applies to both the Publisher and the individual placing the advertisement. Failing to abide by this Section attracts a maximum fine of $5,500. WANTED: For Private Collection Old Paper shot shells and 2 piece packets. Will pay up to $500 for trade brand packets. Powder tins. Gun Shop Catalogues. Australian Clay Pigeon Shooting News before Air Rifle packets & tins. Shooting memorabilia. Will pay good money. Pay top money for two piece Packets. Ph Mick Ward on Shooters Licence No B. MARCH 2011 AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET NEWS 47

54 Psychological Skills for Shooting Michael Kruger-Davis NORTHERN ZONE JUNIOR CAMP For the past four years I have had the pleasure of attending the Northern Zone Junior development camp at Newcastle Lake Macquarie CTC. I go there primarily I my role as psychologist: providing information about goal setting, concentration, motivation, relaxation, mental rehearsal, etc. I also get the opportunity to provide some basic coaching and to provide training for the more experienced shooters; how to fit mental skills into their preshot, shooting and post-shot routines. This year s camp in early January was again a great experience. You may have noticed that in the opening sentence I said I have the pleasure of attending. So, why is giving up several days of my holidays, volunteering my time and working with a group of juniors, something I would describe as a pleasure? This is an easy question to answer even though contains many parts. Firstly, from an organizational perspective everything had been considered. Graham Gosling and Rick Bannerman had invited a good selection of young shooters: ranging from complete novices to very experienced ISSF competitors. Tegan McCloy, Nathan Wilkinson have been part of Hunter Sports Academy squad and provided valuable support to the group as mentors and role models. Over the past thirty years I have worked mainly in schools, so I am well aware of the issues that affect adolescents and of the behaviours and interactions that are likely when adolescents are thrown together. As individuals and as a group they behaved excellently. I never heard or saw anyone display poor sportsmanship, rude or bullying type behaviour. More importantly, everyone was made to feel included and no one was rejected or neglected by the group. The only disappointment was that the media, TV and newspapers were not there to witness responsible teenage behaviour coupled with responsible gun ownership and usage. I often talk to parents, teachers and clients about what our needs are as human beings. William Glasser, a famous American Psychologist, believed that humans had five main needs that were necessary for our existence and wellbeing. The first of these is a primitive desire to survive; find food, shelter and sex. The other four however are not as basic and if we do not meet these needs (or if they are met in a negative fashion) then this will tend to lead to maladaptive behaviours. The first of these needs is belonging. We all as humans want to belong or be part of a group. This group may be a family, social group sporting group, church group or a group of work colleagues. The second need is for approval. We all need to know that those around us, those whose opinions we respect and value approve of us and our behaviour. The third need is for freedom. This usually means the freedom to make choices or being empowered to choose those things that will make us a well adapted person. The final need that human beings have is the need for fun. If you enjoy what you re doing you will learn and improve, and life will be more enjoyable. I m sure Graham and Rick didn t consciously plan to meet Glasser s needs but an unintended outcome of their work was that all these needs should have been met by all who were there. Secondly, the facilities at Newcastle Lake Macquarie CTC provide an opportunity for these juniors to try a range of disciplines: DTL, skeet, ISSF Skeet, trench and double trap. The grounds were a picture and the catering was good healthy food. Finally, there was an opportunity to work with the coaches, Graham, Rick, Helen Overton and the Hunter sports academy consultants: Liana Burrows and Anthony Webb both exercise physiologists. Liana s focus was motivation and this became the theme for the camp, as we were able to take her introduction a step further and look at the difference between process orientation and product orientation. The other important aspect of the camp is that the juniors have a chance The grounds of NLMCTC to have someone look at how their gun is fitting them. It was great to see Sophie and Yvette turn up this year with better quality guns and to witness both the improvement and level of enjoyment when they were hitting the target more confidently knowing that their guns were set up right for them. Rick Bannerman was very impressed with the Arrow Laser Shot and used it to help each junior see their gun s point of impact. If a correction was needed, then it could be done, and checked quickly and simply in the clubhouse. It is easy for me as a teacher to look at the camp and see the positives. The organisers, should feel proud that it was another great success. However, meas-uring the success of such a camp is difficult. If the participants improve over time: personal best scores, The squad doing stretching exercises improved grades, major wins then these successes are easy to quantify. But the true success for these youngsters will come with a high level of sportsmanship and personal integrity, lifelong friendships, staying with the sport or returning later in life when opportunities present. These juniors should also be more likely to give something back to the sport: become involved in club, zone or state administration or coaching, encourage their own children to shoot, become advocates for responsible firearm ownership. Hopefully they learnt that good shooting is not necessarily about winning. After witnessing their level of commitment, their striving to improve and achieve, their desire to have fun and learn and their genuine encouragement of each other, I believe that our sport and society will be in good hands when they take the reigns. For Graham, Rick and the rest of the crew, keep doing what you are doing; you seem to have it right. And for the squad remember to follow these simple steps: 1. Set your goals. 2. Stay focused in the present: discard past judgments and ignore fears about the future, they might not happen anyway. 3. Focus on the process and let the outcomes look after themselves. 4. Breathe and relax. 5. Trust and let go. 6. Have fun. I am looking forward to January 2012 and hearing of the achievements of the squad over the next twelve months. I have put together all the articles that I have written for the CTSN (and some that have not yet been submitted) on CD. 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 Narrandera Clay Target Club. He uses GB ammunition exclusively for all DTL events. Questions regarding psychological aspects of sport and shooting can be addressed to Michael Kruger-Davis, Gavan Bassett Rd, Gillenbah Via Narrandera 2700 or on AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET SHOOTING NEWS MARCH 2011

55 Cecil Park Clay Target Club BOXING DAY TRAP Attendance 126. Weather conditions Rain early, then fine for rest of both days. The big spend up for Christmas or the weather didn t seem to hold shooters back with a full 21 squads turning up to enjoy the 2 day Boxing Day shoot at Cecil Park. Even though the weather started off not so good the office and nominations flowed smoothly to get the first wave out on time and that extra bottle of wine to all those that refereed and scored the first wave would have helped move things along too. Arty Del Ben s patience & persistence kept the 2days running smoothly after Louis Galea ended up in most of the shoot offs (who was supposed to be helping Arty with the shoot marshalling! (Good shooting though Louis). This year, due to public demand, was the first year in over 5 years that CPCTC went to cash prizes rather than guns, and after looking at the attendance for this year it seems to have proved a worthwhile change. Results for the 2 days as follows: Event 1 30 tgt Mxd: OA winner David Crane 150/150; AA 1st Ross Hibbert 149/150, AA 2nd Grady Evans 97/100; A 1st Louis Galea 75/75, A 2nd Dino Santos 72/75; B 1st Karen Kennerson 49/50, B 2nd Francis Bartolo 73/75; C 1st Nicholas Chemuel 50/50, C 2nd Joshua Bell 71/75. Event 2 25 tgt SB: Overall winner Nick Xenos 52/52; AA 1st Alistair Scott 47/48, AA 2nd John Crompton 33/34; A 1st Gary Kennerson 28/28, A 2nd Louis Galea 27/28; B: 1st Rocky Violi 25/25, B 2nd Karen Kennerson 24/25; C 1st Chris Barber 27/28, C 2nd Samir Samaha 26/28. Event 3 30 tgt DB: Overall winner David Perri 254/254; AA 1st Joe Camilleri 252/253, AA 2nd HC Guerreiro 166/167; A 1st Kevin Bosanko 48/48, A 2nd Dino Barros 47/48; B 1st Duncan McKendeick 42/42, B 2nd Spiros Tourgelis 41/42; C 1st Chris Barber 41/41 C 2nd Samir Samaha 40/41. Event 4 25tgt DB Overall winner Keith Calder 143/143; AA 1st Frank Robinson 142/143, AA 2nd Tim Wunderlich 141/142; A 1st Robert Duncan 110/111, A 2nd Luigi Reghelin 104/105; B 1st Chris Barber 71/72, B 2nd Mauro Conti 43/44; C 1st Ross Tourgelis 25/25, C 2nd Samir Samaha 24/25. Event 5 25 tgt Points Score Overall winner Joe Camilleri 138/138; AA 1st Tim Wunderlich 137/138, AA 2nd Louis Galea 89/90; A 1st Tony Alvaro 75/75, A 2nd Gary Rootes 74/75; B 1st Jose Nunes 74/75, B 2nd Paul Micallef 73/75; C 1st Samir Samaha 73/75, C 2nd Patrick O Brien 71/75. Event 6 30 tgt Handicap Overall winner G Mazzantini 37/37, 2nd Elton Chetcuti 35/36, 3rd Angelo Salamon 42/43, 4th Luke Cassar 42/43, 5th Peter Shialis 56/57, 6th Luigi Reghelin 57/58. OA HG winner Loius Galea 232/235, AA grade HG Joe Camilleri 229/235, A grade HG Dino Santas 228/235, B grade HG Karen Kennerson 221/235, C grade HG Samir Samaha and kids thrilled with Dad s prize Some of the High Gun winners Samir Samaha 225/235, Ladies HG Amy Maree Buys 212/235, Veteran HG Gary Rootes 228/235, Junior HG Chris Barber 224/235 A big thank you should be noted to all of our sponsors even though they were down this year to previous years, Sponsors are the people that make our competitions worthwhile this year s sponsors were - ZZ Sydney Australia & Camilleri Custom Stocks, THANK YOU! Firstly, I would like to thank Vince Gatt (our President), who keeps the club up to such a high standard, for all his efforts before, during and after the shoot, also Arty Del Ben (who didn t actually shoot on the day) for being the shoot marshal, it s always lovely to have you at CPCTC. A huge thank you to the CPCTC Junior Development Program kids who, as part of their contribution back to the club they help out at all our major shoots, all the kids did a fantastic job keeping our layouts topped up with targets and keeping the layouts clean. Thank you also to Brad Nelson for keeping on top of the scoreboard for the 2days and also to Frank Auditore, Maria, Alyce and Steff in the office, this is always a very big job, thank you. Thank you to Diane and her team in the kitchen for keeping up with the hungry shooters over the 2days. But most of all I d like to say thank you to all the shooters that supported the 2day Boxing Day competition, we appreciate that a lot of you travelled along way to get to CPCTC at such a busy time on the roads. Last but not least I d like to congratulate all the winners and place getters, I think all in all it was an enjoyable 2days with a lot of laughs and goodwill from all. On behalf of CPCTC, Louis & Shelly Sash winnerrs MARCH 2011 AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET NEWS 49

56 AUGUSTA ABSOLUTELY Gavin Prouse L to R: Kevin Childs, John Austin, Jason Yozzi, David Bies, Barry Bolitho & Ken Green Two days of simulated field shooting The Augusta Clay Target Club is located about 350 km south of Perth in the fabled South West of Western Australia. An area noted for its wonderful beaches, the mighty Blackwood River and of course premium red and white wines. The Club enjoys a remarkable outlook over the Blackwood River Valley to the northeast and the Great Southern Ocean to the southeast and the shooting stations have been designed to make maximum use of this panorama. The two day simulated field shoot held annually in December has grown to be one of the best in Australia and sees increased attendances each year. This year was no exception with attendance records set on both days. 115 shooters participated in the 50 target Solofin Cranes Stakes on Saturday and 132 shooters made up the field on Sunday for the prestigious 100 target GB Corsivia Hillview Championship. Corsivia targets have been used exclusively by Augusta for some time due to the high quality of the targets, their availability and the competitive pricing. The Club also incorporates a shotgun start for this shoot ensuring that all shooters are on the course at the same time, this minimises time wasting and therefore maximises the enjoyment of the shoot and the convivial atmosphere. Solofin Cranes Stakes Conditions for Saturday afternoon s competition were excellent with mild overcast weather and a light to moderate breeze. The Club has invested in 7 new field traps and these plus those already on hand were put to good effect for the 15 station event. Single targets, pairs, crossers and targets of various sizes and colours were combined to make the course a challenge whilst ensuring that the average shooter had a good chance of success. GB cartridges donated by Dave Bies of Solofin Cranes and Allison Valley premium wine donated by Ross Porter made up the handsome prize pool. Garry Marsh from Kojonup always shoots well at Augusta and this year was no exception. His good score of 46/50 saw him take out the overall winner s prize. First in AA grade was Colin George from Wannamal Field and Game with 42/50 and the very consistent David Knight from Perth took A grade with 44/50. B grade was won by Busselton s Gavin Prouse with 44/50 and Glen Povey from Wannamal showed the benefit of some Colin George coaching by Tony Traynor to card an impressive 45/50. Fraser Prouse did well to take first in Juniors with 34/50 to make it a good day for father and son. The small group of ladies that have long supported the Club excelled themselves again on Saturday evening and many of the shooters took advantage of the excellent BBQ and luscious deserts. 100 target GB Corsivia Hillview Championship Club members assisted by visitors busied themselves late Saturday afternoon and Sunday morning to change the course for Sunday s Championship event. Augusta is very fortunate to have ample space and varying topography to enable a wide variety of targets to be thrown thereby ensuring that Sunday s course was substantially different from that used on Saturday afternoon. The Hillview Championship is a prestigious event and most of the State s top simulated field shooters were on hand to ensure that the competition would be of the highest standard. An added attraction was the wonderful prize pool of cartridges provided by Bruce Burns and Tony Traynor from GB Corsivia plus John Austin from Silvafox Sports, Tim Steere, Winchester and David Fox, Rio and Kemen. Addition prizes were donated by Landmark, Mark Murray, Fencing the Capes, Garry Trigwell, South West Firearms, Summit Ferti-lisers, CSBP and Troy and Amy Childs of Margaret River Pet Foods. An enormous thank you goes to all of these wonderful sponsors for their support. The morning round of fifty targets saw Murray Tucker (who has previously won the Hillview Championship on 3 occasions) show the field how to do it with a fine 47/50 and Garry Marsh continued his good form from Saturday with 45/50. The always smiling Laurie Hull also carded 45/50 as did Phil House. Others on the leader s board were Doug Coleman and Colin George with 44/50. Augusta shooters Trevor McDonald and Barry Bolitho were the best of the locals with 43/ AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET SHOOTING NEWS MARCH 2011

57 Laurie Hull Trevor McDonald Vince Marney & Tim Catling The one hour lunch break and the sumptuous spread of local fish, prime beef burgers and salads was welcomed by the competitors and visitors. Competitor s feedback was positive. Good targets, lovely conditions, can t believe how I missed that target on station, etc etc. The afternoon round was shot under very good conditions and this was reflected in the scores. Augusta shooter, Cole Thompson improved significantly to card a 44/50 and Jason Yozzi lifted his game with a good 45/50 as did his mate Ken Green who improved by 3 targets to score 46/50. Trevor McDonald showed that you can be very much involved with organising an event and still shoot well by following up his 43/50 in the morning with a strong 46/50 in the afternoon. Veteran Mike Daden was also in the mix with 46/50 and Phil House was staking a claim for the coveted Overall Winner s mantle with 47/50. It was squad 9 though that produced the winner. AA shooter Colin George, shooting with other AA tops guns, Neil Yates and Tony Traynor blitzed the field with a wonderful 49/50, a 5 target improvement over his morning round. Colin dropped his only target at the rocket a close in, fast flying, right to left white target zooming downhill. Colin had a very successful weekend. In taking out the Hillview Championship with 93/100 as well as 1st in AA on Saturday (42/50), his combined score was enough for him to claim the High Gun (donated by David Fox) with 135/150 for the weekend. Phil House was one target behind Doug in the Hillview Championship to take 1st in AA grade with 92/100 from Laurie Hull on 88/100. 1st in A grade was Murray Tucker with 90/100 from Trevor McDonald on 89/100. B grade was won by Ken Green who carded 89/100 with Cole Thompson in 2nd place with 85/100. Glen Povey topped a great weekend by taking 1st in C grade with 82/100 from John Finn on 78/100. A shoot off for the Veteran s 1st place saw Make Daden win with 86/100 from Alan Sextan. Amanda House shot a solid 78/100 to take the Ladies 1st from Augusta s Paula Price and Rob Ellis took 1st in Juniors with 75/100. This is Barry Bolitho & David Knight Carole & Cole Thompson the second year in a row that Mike, Amanda and Rob have taken these respective 1st places. Garry Marsh took best unplaced morning round of 45/50 and Jason Yozzi had the same score for best unplaced afternoon round. The Queenie Elliot Trophy for the best aggregate score for Cheery Tree and Hillview saw a popular win by David Knight. David is a fine shooter and is always near the top of the leader s Amanda House & John Finn Terri Anne Hale board so it was fitting for him to take this excellent and sought after trophy. From all of the shooters and guests, a very special thankyou of course goes to the ladies that undertook and delivered the fine catering over the weekend which helps the Augusta shoot stand out. Without this support and assistance the shoot would be good but not excellent. MARCH 2011 AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET NEWS 51

58 Trap and Skeet at Maryborough With Maryborough and surrounding district being drenched with 9 inches of rain in less than a week, Maryborough members were anxious as to how the traps and grounds would fare. The club is situated on the outskirts of Carisbrook, a small town heavily hit by floodwaters. Luckily all was well and although the traphouses were waterlogged, it was nothing that couldn t be fixed easily and enabled the January monthly shoot to proceed without drama. Three events were scheduled for the day and 33 shooters competed and enjoyed the pleasantly warm conditions. The Points Score was first on the program and overall was taken out by Neil Cracknell, 78/78 and Ricky McKinnon ran second in AA. A grade was Jim Shepherd 77/78, 2nd John Dohnt, B grade went to Darren Pearce on 71/75, 2nd Graham Jolly. In C grade Allan Vincent won with 66/75 and 2nd went to David Petrie. VALE Sydney Graham Wilson ( Roo to his mates) to Died suddenly and unexpectedly at home on his farm near Tamworth. Nicknamed Roo when at boarding school in Armidale, the name stuck with him always. He loved his family, farm, fishing and of course shooting. He often wished there were more hours in the day so he could fit in everything that needed to be done. He originally joined the Guyra Gun Club in the 60 s, as there wasn t a club in Tamworth at the time. Later he was instrumental in founding and then developing, along with the late Col Burt, the current Tamworth Club at Loomberah. He was always very competitive when on the tracks and was a good enough shot to be selected in three McIntosh teams, 72, 75, 79. He also won many Club and major events including winning his prized Browning gun at Narrabri in Roo was always willing to help new and especially young shooters to achieve better results and often one would see him explaining some finer point or two during a shoot. He is survived by his wife Margaret, daughter Claire, sons Matthew and Peter and their respective families. He will be sadly missed by all. Tamworth Clay Target Club Inc. Alan Ford Event 2 was Double Barrel and Alan Ford won overall and AA grade on 73/73. Second in AA grade was shared by Peter Tate and Neil Cracknell, 99/100. A grade winner was David Oates 72/73, 2nd Jim Shepherd. B grade Darren Pearce 48/50, 2nd Wade Canny and C grade went to David Petrie 47/50 with 2nd being Allan Vincent. Wade Canny Final event of the day was Skeet with overall and B grade going to John Bale 25/25. Second in B grade went to Alan Ford 24/25. Jim Shepherd won A grade 28/29, 2nd Murray Schaper. C grade went to Len Cook 22/25 and 2nd Graham Jolly 21/25. High gun for the day, sponsored by Peter Egan Retravision, was won by Jim Shepherd. David Petrie Allan Vincent John Bale NAME HOME CLUB ACHIEVED AT BREAK K Saunders Kempsey Singleton Trap 50 A Lock Wilkawatt SACTA SKT 50 L Durham Melboure SACTA SKT 50 S Heoh SAGC SACTA SKT 50 R Parker Kingston SESACTA SKT 50 C Jenkins TGC Cressy Trap 100 M Wheatley TGC Cressy Trap 50 N Bowman TGC Cressy Trap 100 I Grant Geraldton Geraldton Cont 50 M Williams C/Wimmera Callawadda Trap 50, 75 J Farrell Normanton Leonora Trap 250 D Deland Taree/Wing Taree/Wing Trap 50 M Marshall Ilfracombe Gemfields Cont 50 K Booth Hobart Spring Bay Trap 150, 200 R Wojtowyez Corowa Corowa Trap 150 P Howes Hobart Tasmanian Trap 150 C Kyriakou Frankston Frankston SKT 50 D Sajn Frankston Frankston SKT 50 S Vaccaro Frankston Frankston SKT 75 A Hulf Frankston Frankston SKT 50 E Boyak Frankston Frankston Trap 50 R Violi Marconi Cecil Park Trap 50 C Southwell Majura Park Cecil Park Trap 100 C Barber Cecil Park Cecil Park Trap 75, 100, 150 D Eddy WAGC WAGC Trap 50 G Quaranta WAGC WAGC Trap 75 J Szuromi Majura Park Majura Park Trap 50 A May Monarto International Trap 100 A Poulos Sydney Sydney Trap 50 I Esplin Melbourne Melbourne Trap 50 L Clarke Maquarie NSW Trap 50, 75 M Elloitt Callide-Dawson Callide-Dawson Cont 50 M Clarke Goulburn Crookwell Trap AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET SHOOTING NEWS MARCH 2011

59 2011 Yarra Valley Olympic Trap Classic John Tannous (sponsor) Reno Cangiano (B grade winner) Randolph Rossi (C grade winner) Marc Crimmins (A grade winner) and Wes Asmar (sponsor) The Melbourne Gun Club held the 3rd Yarra Valley Classic for Olympic Trap on Saturday 8th and Sunday 9th of January A total of 39 shooters competed over the weekend in the 200 Target with shooters from Sydney, Newcastle and the Gold Coast event ensuring great competition. Wes Asmar and John Tannous from Atech Electrics, Hayden Stafford from SASAA Home Security and club committee member Jim Hutchinson sponsored the weekend. A total of $3250 cash was up for grabs. Day 1 saw a rather warm and humid day but rather windy making targets a little tricky. Marc Crimmins and Craig Henwood both lead on 93, with Danny DiPietro on 92. Catherine Skinner led the ladies with a very good 90/100. Day 2 saw a much cooler day but light visibility not the best. Danny DiPietro showed all how it was done today posting 4 rounds of 24 to lead into the final on 188. Next saw Nino Pedulla on 184, Todd Malone 182, Marc Crimmins 182, Talih Boukamel 180 & Craig Henwood 180 made the final 6 for the final. Danny shot an 18 to hold on by 1 tgt from a fast finishing Nino In the ladies Catherine Skinner 176, Michelle Beecham 174, Stacy Roiall 171, Simone Tigani 165, Stef Tigani 158 & Laura Bullmore 118 all made the final. The ladies went right to the wire with Catherine coming out on top by 1 target from Michelle. Young Jack Wallace shooting in his first Olympic Trap event won the junior event. Well done Jack and definitely a name to watch for in future events. Winners for the event were Overall Danny DiPietro 206/225, 2nd Overall Nino Pedulla 205/225, 3rd Overall Talih Boukamel 202/225; A Grade 1st Marc Crimmins 182/ , A Grade 2nd Todd Malone 182/ , B Grade 1st Reno Cangiano 174/200, B Grade 2nd Hayden Stafford 166/200, C Grade 1st Randolph Rossi 163/200, C Grade 2nd Jack Wallace 154/200, Ladies 1st Catherine Skinner 193/225, Ladies 2nd Michelle Beecham 192/225, Juniors Jack Wallace 154/200. A big thanks you to all competitors for their support for this shoot, which seems to be getting more and more popular each year. A special thank you to our sponsors as without their help events such as this just would not be possible so remember next time you need security think of Hayden Stafford from SASAA or Wes Asmar and John Tannous from Atech Electics the next time you need some electical work done, it is important that as shooters we help support those who support our sport. The event will be held again in 2012 and we hope to see you all again. Michelle Beecham in action,2nd in ladies event Junior winner Jack Wallace, sponsors John Tannous, Hayden Stafford, Wes Asmar and Overall Winner Danny Dipetro Albury shooter Ross Liersch MARCH 2011 AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET NEWS 53

60 Australia Day at Bendigo Keith Calder, OA HG Emma Cox, Ladies HG Jarred Houston, Jnr HG Charly Burns, OA PS Bernie Stokes, AA PS Greg James, OA Handicap with VCTA President, Ron Traill Terry Boucher OA DB, Glenn Woodhatch, Club President Fine, warm weather greeted Australia Day in Bendigo. Some 67 shooters from all over Victoria took the opportunity to celebrate the day by attending the Bendigo Clay Target Club Annual shoot. The shoot has been running in Bendigo since 1974, and for many they now make this day a reason to visit the town each year. With floods still affecting the region, particularly to the north, the turnout was great. The shoot was run in the usual relaxed manner with everyone pitching in to help out as referees, scorers or in any way they could to make the day enjoyable. The club is particularly indebted to GB Corsivia for their outstanding sponsorship of this day. With 4 traps operating, the events ran smoothly and some very good scores were achieved. The major event on the day, the Handicap proved to be a tense wait for Greg James after shooting a possible in the first round. At the end of the event he remained as the only shooter to achieve the perfect score and the $500 cash was his. Greg ran second in this event last year. Some 10 other shooters shot 24, and the reason they missed that one was many and varied. A great shoot-off ensured with Vilya Volgelzang eventually coming in second with a score of 52/53. The club would like to thank all sponsors, Margaret and Jan in the canteen with assistance from Darren, Akkers and Shirley. Peter Grumpy Beaman did a superb job with the cards under his new light, and shot well to boot! Thanks also to the office staff - Brendan, Darren and Rod. 54 AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET SHOOTING NEWS MARCH 2011

61 SB winners, Peter Beaman, Terry Walls, Scott Houston, Rod Walton Bendigo flying the flag for Australia Day RESULTS: Event 1 25 target Points Score: OA Charly Burns 90/90, 2nd A Gr Ron Traill 74/75. 1st AA Gr Bernie Stokes 89/90, 2nd Simon Gloster 158/159. 1st B Gr Andrew Calandro 73/75, 2nd Jarred Houston 72/75. 1st C Gr Brett Clark 67/75, 2nd Jacob Matthews. Event 2 25 target Handicap: 1st James Gregory 25/25, 2nd Vilya Volgelzang 52/53, 3rd Keith Calder 51/53, 4th Peter Beaman 45/47, 5th Alan Cole 44/47. Event 3 25 target Single Barrel: OA Terry Walls 29/29, 1st AA Gr Nino Pedulla 28/29. 1st A Gr Peter Beaman 24/25, 2nd Chris Jorgensen 23/25. 1st B Gr Rod Walton 28/29, 2nd Ilario Dimasi 25/27. 1st C Gr Scott Houston 22/25, 2nd Algie Robin 21/25. Event 4 25 target Double Barrel: OA Terry Boucher 103/103, 1st AA Gr Patrick Calandro 102/103. 1st A Gr Anthony Plum 52/53, 2nd Don Rhodes 47/48. 1st B Gr Ken Shaw 50/51, 2nd Steve Milojevic 35/36. 1st C Gr Brett Clark 24/25, 2nd Robin Algie 22/25. High Guns: O/A Keith Calder 146/150, Veterans Wayne Calaby 139/150, Ladies Emma Cox 143/150, Juniors Jarred Houston 139/150. Trapper Tamika, kitchen chefs Marg Hansford & Jan Woodhatch Ken Shaw, B Gr DB MARCH 2011 AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET NEWS 55

62 Letter to the Editor To the editor - CTSN, We would like to take this opportunity to congratulate the ACTA on a very well ran ISSF National Carnival held at the West Australian Gun Club, January 17-22, This would have to be one of the best ran National Carnivals in recent years and it was fantastic to see the ACTA implement many of the proposed changes following the 2010 National carnival. To Elaine Forward, Rob Fox and all other volunteers behind the scenes, congratulations on a job well done! Thank you to the West Australian Gun Club for improvements made to the Trap layouts and facilities, in particular the new concrete lips which were painted green to help target visibility. The scores recorded over the various events proved this to be a worthwhile enhancement. Also a very big thank you to Mr Peter Pierre from the WAGC who worked tirelessly during the week at the detriment of his own shooting to ensure all ran smoothly for those in attendance. We look forward to attending the 2012 Carnival. Regards, Craig Henwood (ACTA No: 43626) Craig Trembath (ACTA No: 61160) Steve Trembath (ACTA No: 60609) Josh Spicer (ACTA No: 63811) Waratah Notes NSW Clay Target Association PO Box 1003, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650, Ph: Fax: nswcta1@bigpond.com Web: BLUE BOOK This year we are calling for expressions of interest to advertise in our annual production of the NSW Clay Target Associations Blue Book. For those of you who do now know what the Blue Book is, this is NSW Shooting Guide. It features all of NSW Club and Zone shoots along with all contact details. NSW Shooters live by this book to keep them well informed of any shoots that may be of interest to them. If your club or business would like to apply to have a page inside the book, or even if you would like to express your interest in any of the covers, please forward a written letter stating what your club/business would like to advertise and where they would like to advertise along with a draft of the advertisement to the State office no later than 5pm Wednesday 25th May This year Tamworth Clay Target Club has the front cover, next year it could be your club/business. All submissions will be considered by the State Executive and applicants will be contacted for final draft of their advertisement. For more information, please contact the State Office during office hours and we will help with answering your questions STATE TEAMS TRAP OPEN TEAM Arthur Turner, Matthew Patmore, Tony Arvanitakis, Bryan Manns, Glenn Kable, Reserves; Brad Henshall and Robert Thompson TRAP VETERANS TEAM Neville Teale, Peter Holmes, Doug Thomas, Reserves; Tony Alvaro and Robert Alston TRAP LADIES TEAM Samantha Peck, Helen Overton, Kate Schiller, Reserves; Wendy Barton, Tammy Henshall and Loz Loydd TRAP JUNIOR TEAM Gerard Sainsbury, James Willett, Nicholas Brown, Reserves; Brock Goodwin, Ethan Brindley and Leo Mortys SKEET OPEN TEAM Adrian Lucchitti, David Michie, Colin Sim, Julian Lucchitti & Alberto Muoio SKEET VETERANS TEAM Paul Kouroupis, Frank Marcellino & Bernie Evans SKEET LADIES TEAM Trina Adams, Lesley Wojtowyez & Nancy Badewitz SKEET JUNIOR TEAM Chris Barber, Nicholas Brown & Daniel Wear 50 Pair of Double Rise at Cecil Park Attendance 21 shooters. Weather Very hot & humid (well for Sydney standards anyway) George Dominello and Paul Micallef were one of the first to arrive on the day and helped me set the targets for the Double Rise competition ahead; many thanks guys the targets were great! The Double Rise competition was a nice social day at CPCTC with the weather turning on the steamy conditions. The comp started a little later than expected due to shooters arriving late. 2 layouts were used with 25 pair being shot on each layout; Arty Del Ben was the top shot for the day with an excellent score of 48/50 then backing it up with another 48/50 giving him a total of 96/100 for the O/A winner for the day. The rest of the results are as follows: 50 Pair Double Rise OA Arty Del Ben 96/100; AA 1st Matt Patmore 94/100, 2nd Con Plessas, 3rd George Poulios; A: 1st Joe Camilleri 93/100, 2nd Paul Farrugia 88/100, 3rd Neale Guy 84/100; B: 1st Brian Camilleri 81/100, 2nd Paul Micallef 78/100, 3rd Nicholas Chemuel 74/100; C 1st Christian Chemuel 69/100, 2nd Josef Kovacs 56/100, 3rd Kathy Chetcuti 52/100. Congratulations to Kathy on her first win and for helping Alyce in the office. Thank you to Elton Chetcuti for helping find a home for that amber coloured liquid at the end of the day and all the other things you helped with sorry mate, after all that funny coloured liquid I ve kinda forgotten wot they wasz. (just joking) and thanks to Shelly for helping me type all these reports By Louis Galea Shoot Marshal extraordinaire 56 AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET SHOOTING NEWS MARCH 2011

63 Taipan Shield 2010 The Taipan Shield is a postal team competition for our women shooters. Each team comprises 5 ladies who must shoot 25 Double Barrel scored in Points in the event of a tie. There has to be a minimum of three teams entered for a competition to be held. We are delighted to announce that not only was there enough teams for a competition but that there were five teams entered. The teams were from Arnhem CTC, Spring Bay GC, Morwell GC, Melbourne GC and Castlemaine CTC. The victorious team was Morwell from Victoria with a score of 117/125 followed closely by two clubs Melbourne 116/125 and Spring Bay 116/125. Congratulations to Meagan Boast, Jenny Cleal, Brooke McMillan, Carol Stokes and Pam Widdows who formed the winning team from Morwell. Each of the women will receive a personalised engraved badge for their efforts. Nominations for this event have to be in to the National office by October 31 each year with the actual event to be shot in November or December. Each team comprises 5 Women club members registered with the ACTA. Where clubs have insufficient Women members to field a team, a maximum of 2 women from a neighbouring Club can combine to form a team entry. The most ever entered is 7 and that was in Thank you to the teams that did nominate for the 2010 competition and we look forward to receiving even more entries for Good shooting! MIXED TARGET CHAMPIONSHIP HELD AT SEBASTOPOL CLUB Sebastopol Gun Club Inc (Ballarat) conducted two Championship events on Sunday 21 November Maryborough and Gold Coast shooter Neil Cracknell won the Mixed Target Championship with a solid score of 99/100 and the veteran evergreen shooter Len Cook won the Ball Trap Championship with a score of 40/42 after an intense shoot off with Ashley McKnight from Neil Cracknell & Len Cook Maryborough. Results for the day were as follows: Event 1 60 Mixed Target Championship: OA & AA 1st Neil Cracknell 99/100, 2nd Alan. Ford 96/100. A 1st Neil Haydon 98/100, 2nd Ashley McKnight 95/100. B 1st Mathew Taylor 88/100, 2nd John King 87/100. C 1st Alan. Vincent 78/100. Event 2 25 Target Ball Trap Championship: OA & A 1st Len Cook 40/42, 2nd Ashley McKnight 39/42. B 1st Russell Black 25/30, 2nd Alan Ford 24/30. C 1st Mathew Taylor 24/26, 2nd A. Vincent 20/25. Windy, wet at Echuca Dull, windy, and wet, would be the correct way to describe the weather at the Echuca Clay Target Club s January 2011 shoot, and while it may have stopped some shooters from attending, there were still plenty of competitors to make it a good shoot. The conditions certainly made it uncomfortable for the shooters, yet there were still some very good scores recorded on the day. A 25 target Ball Trap Championship was Event one, and while this is a very difficult discipline, especially when shot on a dull wet day, an Albury/Wodonga member managed to hit all 25 targets, Greg Pinner, was the only full score, so he earned himself the Overall Winner s Sash and first in A Grade trophy, without the need for a shoot off, well shot Greg! Echuca s Steve Atkins collected AA Grade 1st missing one target to end up on a 24/25 score, club secretary Peter Sing survived a shoot off with Bendigo member Ward Wende to collect the 1st in B Grade prize shooting a 36/40, and relatively new shooter A Bruni claimed 1st in C Grade with a score of 20/25. Handicap shooting was next on the agenda and although no one could shoot all 25 targets, Echuca s Steve Traill and Ward Wende only let one slip away, putting them both in a shoot off that lasted just one target, Ward missed his, and Steve shooting off 22 metres, hit his and we had a winner and a 2nd place getter. Steve Traill, taking out the 1st place prize in the Handicap, with a score of 25/26, Ward Wende collecting 2nd place with his 24/26 result. Being handicapped back to the 23 metre mark was another of Steve s prizes, a result of his excellent shooting. A 25 target Double Barrel Championship was the 3rd event and although there were several full scores to shoot off, Steve Atkins survived them all to take out the Overall Winners Sash, and 1st in AA grade trophy with an G Pinner OA Ball Trap unbeaten result of 60/60. Colbinabbin shooter, Geoff Palmer, was the last to drop out of the shoot off, and he collected the 1st in A Grade trophy with a very good 59/60 result. There were no B Grade contenders in this event, A Bruni easily claiming C Grade 1st, shooting a 24/25, which is much better than most average C Grade scores, meaning, he will most certainly start a climb upward through the Grades. The final event was the novelty Echuca Club Mug, a 10 target graded handicap shoot with a winner takes all cash prize, and finally, there was Steve Traill and Steve Atkins left, and as the weather conditions were not exactly enticing they decided to share the cash, foregoing any more shooting. Murray Roberts Steve Atkins OA DB Steve Traill Handicap 1st MARCH 2011 AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET NEWS 57

64 TASMANIAN GUN CLUB INC in review Established Nile Road, Evandale, Tasmania. Phone Club Improvements The Tasmanian Gun Club had a big The culmination of several years of forward planning was undertaken and completed during the year: The power poles from the roadside were replaced at a cost of some $4000. These were probably the original power poles from some 40 years ago. The light poles for night shooting were replaced with steel poles and the lights rewired at a cost of some $4500. The roof of trap three was converted to a lift up style, with a concrete floor poured at ground level as well, to enable trap filling and maintenance by simply raising the roof and walking in. This at a cost of about $1800. It was necessary to build a complete new roof to get the weight down to enable gas struts to work efficiently. The duck hole Pre-cast walls The view down the barrel View looking from the front In trap position Radium scissor-lift Trap four was removed in its entirety and a precast concrete bunker installed to accommodate a new trap house which sits on a scissor lift to enable the house to be raised to DTL height and then lowered as required to Ball Trap height. The club purchased and installed a new Canterbury Crusader Ball Trap. This project cost about $26,000. The club received confirmation of a $10000 grant mid year and along with a very healthy corporate donation was able to commence the construction and installation. However, we were faced with the dilema of commencing the construction mid winter prior to the 30th Police and Services National Carnival or to leave it till summer. Several of the committee took it on themselves to try to get the installation completed prior to the 30th Police and Services National Championships. However, to make life difficult there was continual heavy rainfall over the weeks leading up to the carnival. As can be seen by the photos we managed to build a good duck hole! But, all is well that ends well. The construction was completed prior to the due date, unfortunately we were then thwarted by some teething troubles with the new trap, making if unusable during the competition. All the issues have now been well and truely sorted out and we can thow some mean ball trap targets! Our aim with installing a ball trap is to enable any shooters, new or old, to shoot at targets which are similar to those shot on a trench layout, this is a facility which has been sadly lacking at the club. That the old trench layout is so manpower intensive that prospective trench shooters are simply denied an opportunity to enter or compete in an olympic discipline or equivalent on a regular basis. Now, with the facility available on any normal practice Wednesday, there is no reason a shooter can t prepare for any competition. To make life easier for our hard working Wednesday practice day volunteers we purchased two Elpipa token operated release controls. These are fitted at the skeet and ball trap layouts, at a combined cost of almost $3000. Along with a Canterbury covering a DTL as well, we now have three machines, this means that Wednesday practice days are a breeze. The club also lashed out and acquired kitchen appliances as well, a couple of pie heaters, a wall hotwater heater and a new urn. The old bar was removed from the club house and the interior is now roomier. Old wooden seating along the various layouts was replaced as required with macrocarpa pine, this should have a better life span than the previous seating. The club is now well positioned for the next few years, however, we dont intend to ease up yet, there is still more to be done, the trench layout is due for refurbishment and modernisation, the clubhouse requires further alterations. A deck area is proposed for the front of the club house to enable viewing of shooting under cover. Covered walkways to the toilet facilities are proposed. As usual thoughall these improvements depend on funds and energies. The past 6 years has seen about $120,000 spent on the redevelopment of the grounds, a very good testament to the hardworking committee. We have had an excellent cohesive group of shooters running the club with none who are looking for ribbons for their kite tails, it is a pleasure to work with such a progressive group. The club facilities are open and used by shooters for practice, corporate, junior and club shoots on over 75 days per year, the equivalent of 6 years of operations for most of our smaller neighboring clubs. This means a lot of hard work and we rewarded two of our stalwarts with life memberships. Life Members The two new life members who were inducted in 2010 were Mr Darrell Height and Mr Robbie Souter. These two guys have carried the Wednesday practice now for several years. Skeet Championships In late October the club undertook to run the State Skeet Championships in an effort to breathe new life into skeet shooting. Our first effort was an instant success! Some $600 was added to the prize pools by donations from the Hobart Gun Club, the Tasmanian Gun Club, Mr Chris Rockliff, Mr John Foster and Mr George Pinner along with a donation of medallions for grade and section winners by Mr Peter Rockliff. The shoot was well patronised. There were improved competitor numbers, some 10 more shooters attended, despite several of our previous interstate regulars not making the journey this year. Adrian Cousens officiated as our shoot marshall and this proved to be a brilliant move, Adrian was extremely efficient and all ran well. On many occassions you could witness Adrian imparting his wealth of knowledge on the younger shooters. 58 AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET SHOOTING NEWS MARCH 2011

65 David O Sullivan OA HG Bernie Smith, B Gr HG Chris Rockliff, AA Gr HG Chris Jenkins, Jnr HG Steve Vaccaro, A Gr HG Peter Rockliff, Vet HG Many shooters commended the organisers for such a well run efficient shoot, although I suspect one who did was a little overwhelmed at his success for the weekend. All in all an excellent group of shooters and a great carnival. Some of the outstanding scores for the P & S contingent for the weekend were Tu Maaka of New Zealand a 57/58 to win the skeet, John Henning a 50/50 to win the handicap outright, Peter Kenyon a 55/57 the single barrel, Tim Atkins a very creditable 148/148 the double barrel, Peter Beaman a 158/150 the points score, and Peter Kenyon a 98/100 in the champion of champions. The outstanding results for the civilian section were Chris Rockliff 49/50 for the skeet, David Williams 68/69 for the handicap, Scott Leighton 56/58 for the single barrel, Paul Francis 107/107 the double barrel, Clare Kesby 146/150 the points score and Paul Francis 99/100 for the champion of champions. Overall high gun winners were Simon Gloster 436/450 for the Police and Services section and Bernie Smith 430/450 for the Civilian section. Tasmanian Gun Club Interschools Annual Competition The Tasmanian Gun Club club also runs an interschool person competition each year. This was conducted on the 1st December 2010 with 32 boys and girls competing from various schools around Tasmania. Frank Cooper, Skeet Dbls John Foster 20 Ga OA, with SM Adrian Cousens Nick Bowman, Jnr Skeet Dbls Adrian s emphasis on moving the bulk of the shooting competition forward each day, leaving shoot offs until the end of each days competition, alleviated delays for the majority of shooters and was very much appreciated by the majority of those who attended. Skeet shooting can be very time consuming and getting the bulk of events finished in a timely manner makes for a good day out. Despite difficult shooting conditions we had some excellent shooting as can be seen by results, David O Sullivan was the outstanding shooter for the weekend with a high gun score of 244/250 for the weekend. Excellent individual event scores were David O Sullivan 91/91 to win the Don Taylor Championship, Chris Rockliff a creditable 90/91 to be runner up. A 50/50 by Frank Cooper a fine effort in the State Skeet Doubles Championship, as was the 50/50 shot by John Foster in the State 20Ga Championship. The final day of competition was a coats on coats off day, but a very good 98/100 gave David O Sullivan the State Skeet Championship. There was also some excellent shooting from our up and coming junior shooters, Chris Jenkins with 138/150 and Nick Bowman 136/150 making the state open team. Hopefully these guys can draw some more younger shooters to this very testing discipline. 30th Police and Services National Championships The 30th Police and Services Nationals was well attended considering the expanse of water between Tasmanian and the mainland and its restrictions to travel, a total of 124 shooters attended, many from all over Australia and also a contingent from New Zealand. It was an excellent weekend of shooting, some good shooting and lots af good times, many shooters make this a regular event to catch up. Mr Glen Woodhatch officiated as shoot marshall, it was a pleasure to work with him. He kept the ball rolling and each event ran very smoothly. Above: Junior competitors Right: Hutchins team, winners of the John Lord Shield This year the John Lord Shield, which is awarded to the winning three person team representing a school, was won by Hutchins School from Hobart with a 206/225, the second placegetters Flinders Island School 198/225 and third were Launceston Grammar 191/225. The team scores are the aggregate of a round of skeet and 30 targets shot double barrel, points score and single barrel for the three top shooters from each school. This annual school competition was commenced several years ago at the instigation of Mr Geoff Clarke and Mr John Lord, and has been a great success with many juniors progressing through this competition to join our sport as regular weekend shooters Each year Mr Clarke and Mr Darrel Height award a trophy to the most improved skeet and trap shooters and the 2010 skeet prize was awarded to Ryan McMann and the trap prize to Angus Pitt, both of Hutchins School in Hobart. The outstanding scores for the day were Aaron Headley, with a 24/25 in the skeet and Chris Jenkins a 74/75 in the mixed targets event. Chris Jenkins the winner of the overall highgun on 71/75. Chris is a very silent achiever, he is also now winning many club shoots and it augers well for him to be a good shot into the future. It should be noted that he shot well at both the skeet championships and the Police and Services Nationals. Alan A Styles, Honorary Secretary MARCH 2011 AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET NEWS 59

66 Majura Park Gun Club Inaugural Holcim (Aust) National Capital Shoot A cloud filled sky, slight breeze and a temperature of 16 degrees greeted the 100 plus shooters that travelled from near and far for the inaugural Holcim (Aust) National Capital 2 Day Shoot at Majura Park Gun Club. Club president, Joe Thaller opened the event and wished all competitors the best of luck. The sound of shots echoed off the hills, gun smoke wafted across the range, clays breaking and the event had begun. The first event on the card was the 50 target Express Shell Points Score. With only 2 red scores on the board at the end of the event, Matt Patmore and Neil Privett took to the layout for the shoot off. This was short lived with Neil dropping the 3rd target; giving the overall Express Shells Points Score High Gun to Matt Patmore with a score of 153/153. AA grade went to Terry Cooper 176/177, 2nd Matt Schiller 175/177 and in 3rd was Barry Skinner 148/150. A grader Neil Privett 152/153 took the win Darryl Reed 164/168 in 2nd and Ray Welch with 163/168 filling 3rd. B grade was also close with Heinz Klink 155/165 in 1st, Phillip Body 152/165 in 2nd and Brian Frost 140/150 taking home 3rd. C grade went to Andrew Smedley with 128/150, in 2nd at his first big shoot was junior shooter Pat O Brian with a 126/150, 3rd place was taken by Miroslau Cubas with 125/150. Overall for Veterans went Andrew Tsolakis 143/150, Ladies was Sam Peck 145/150 and Juniors Kate Schiller 141/150. A special thanks to Craig Tilly from Express Shells Milperra Marketing Pty Ltd for his support. Event 2 was the 50 target Perazzi Australia Double Barrel and what a cracker this was. Two squads, 12 shooters into the shoot off, with numbers slowly falling only 3 remained after another 50 targets had been shot. Dave Crane, Matt Patmore and keeping them honest was Brian Frost B Grade. Brian was the first to go missing target 101, 1 target latter Matt let one go giving the overall Perazzi Australia Double Barrel High Gun to Dave Crane with 102/102. Matt Patmore with 101/102 was 1st in AA, Alan Cole 79/80 in 2nd and Tony Arvanitakis 58/59 with 3rd. 1st in A grade went to Darryl Reed with 59/70, 2nd was Anthony Plum 50/51, with Dino Marzotto 62/63 in 3rd. Brian Frost with his first ever 100 break took out B grade with 100/101, 2nd was Anthony Mancini 59/60 and in 3rd was Frank Bartolo. C grade went to a 3 way shoot off, Miroslau Cubas 52/57 taking the win from Andrew Smedley 57/63 and Lee Hanson in 3rd with 56/63. Overall Ladies was won by Sam Peck 48/50, Veterans went to Andrew Tsolakis 75/77 and Juniors was won by Matt Schiller 58/59. Thanks to Fil Petriella from Perazzi Australia for their generous support. The Perazzi Australia open pool, Graded HCP shoot off was the next event. This event was something a bit different. Balls numbering form 0 to 9 were place in a barrel, then 1 number was drawn out if this number matched the last number from your score in event 1, then you made it in the shoot off for a Sabatti U/O shot donated by Perazzi Australia. The lucky number was 2, 5 shooters went to the layout to contest this event Peter Ewart AA 24.5m, Willo Cameron AA 22.5m, Ian McKenzie AA 22.5m, Rachael McKenzie B 17m and Les Burchell C 16m. All shooters making reasonable starts, but with Les the first to go and Ian not far behind. Leaving 2 AA grade guns up against the 60 AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET SHOOTING NEWS MARCH 2011 Championship and High Gun winners B grader Rachael fresh out of juniors. She put her head down and didn t let the boys in, with both Willo and Peter dropping the same target, Rachael had the pressure shot and made it with a barrel to spare. The aim of this unique event was to make it possible for anyone to win and this was the case. Willo went on to claim 2nd from Peter. Fil Petriella and Perazzi Australia again thanks for your generous support with this the event. Day 2, clouds cleared, sun came out, temperature reaching a nice 22 degrees, yesterday s highs and lows are left behind. With every clay needing to count for both graded and overall high guns it was heads downs, barrels up and let the clays fly. The Capital Weed Control Single Barrel, event 4 was hotly contested with shoot off s in 3 out of 4 grades. Dave Claxton was the only shooter clean with a perfect 50/50 taking overall. AA grade had 3 shooter s to fight it out with Theo Lionatos with 81/82 in 1st, Alistair Scott 80/82 in 2nd and Dave Crane 77/79 with 3rd. Again 3 shooters went out A grade, Andrew Tsolakis with 63/66 proved to good for Joe Thaller in 2nd with 62/66 and Stefan Secker filling 3rd with 53/56. B grade saw Ray Kerns in front with 49/50 and Stephen Schiller 48/50 outshot Louis Knowles 47/50 to fill the minors. C grade went to Andrew Smedley with a 42/50 leaving Miroslau Cubas and Nadene Proctor to shoot it out for the last two places. Miroslau Cubas claimed 2nd with 40/54 and Nadene Proctor with 39/54 took 3rd. Ladies went to Kate Schiller 46/50. Veterans was Roger Medway 45/50 and Juniors Matt Schiller 47/50. Capital Weed Control and Greg Harris your support is very much appreciated. Horsley Park Gun Shop Handicap, event 4 was last chance to gain those valuable points. With 2 perfect scores shot James Ewart and Loz Lloyd were set to shoot it out, but fortunately for Loz, James dropped his first target. With Loz and James filling the top 2 spots 4 shooters took to the trap to fight it out for 3rd to 6th and another 8 shooters were gunning for the 7th and last place up for grabs. Final results were 1st Loz Lloyd 51/51, 2nd James Ewart 50/51, 3rd Anthony Mancini 69/71, 4th Lee Hanson 68/71, 5th Andrew Tsolakis 54/56, 6th Wayne Smith 49/51 and in 7th Darrel Reid with 53/55. A big thank you to HPGS for providing the fantastic prizes for the shooters over the weekend. With all events done and run, the scores were tallied, the High Gun shoot offs were to come. B grade High Gun saw Anthony Mancini from Griffith and Heinz Klink from Canberra make their way out to the trap with Anthony coming out on top. The Holcim (Aust) National Capital Overall High Gun was to be hotly contested with Dave Crane, Continued on page 61

67 Humid conditions for shooters at Wangaratta The Wangaratta Clay Target Club attracted a keen group of 56 shooters, under very humid conditions to their January Down The Line Championship shoot on Saturday 15th. Although the conditions were somewhat uncomfortable, some good results were produced. This shoot was the first competition event that the club has conducted this year and after the praise heaped on our local facility from the various winners visiting from other localities all goes well for another very successful year ahead. Like all sporting clubs run by volunteers, it is pleasing to have all the efforts of those actively involved appreciated. Many thanks again to Leonie Brown, Sue and Joanne Ford for their dedication in running the clubs canteen. The 10 tgt eye opener was shared by 8 shooters, all receiving a handsome dividend. The first championship event for the year, 30 target single barrel, was taken out by A grader David Luelf by obtaining a perfect result of 30/30 with runner up in A grade by very keen junior competitor James Willet close behind on 29/30. AA grade was won by Terry Walls on 41/42 and 2nd place by local Champ Daryl Hunt with 40/42. Kevin Kirley shot 28/30 to win B grade and in 2nd place was Max Gribben with 27/30. Another outstanding up and coming junior Logan Wemyss won C grade Back L-R: Daryl Hunt, Rebecca Kirley, David Luelf, Marcus Hargreaves, Jim Kelly, Don Collihole, Rod Jackson. Kneeling Kevin Kirley, Logan Wemyss, James Willett shooting 29/30 with 2nd taken out by Travis Jackson on 26/30. The next event was a 40 target points score championship with Daryl Hunt again proving his expertise by returning a perfect score of 120/120 and 2nd in AA by Ben Vogelzang with a very close 119/120. A grade was won by Marcus Hargreaves with 142/144 and 2nd place by David Luelf with 141/144. First place in B was expertly taken out by Don Collihole shooting 115/120 and 2nd by Kevin Kirley on 114/120. A tally of 116/120 by Rod Jackson was good enough to win C grade just ahead of Logan Wemyss shooting 113/120 taking out 2nd place. The High Gun awards for the days events went to: Overall Daryl Hunt 159/160, Veteran s Jim Kelly 147/160, Ladies Rebecca Kirley 136/160 and Juniors to James Willett with 150/160. Inaugural Holcim (Aust)National Capital Shoot Continued from page 60 Matt Patmore, Matt Schiller and Alistair Scott, all just 7 points down and eager to take the top spot. Matt Patmore and Matt Schiller both pulling second barrels in the points score section of the shoot off were the first to go. Leaving local Majura Park shooter Alistair Scott going shot for shot with Tumut s Dave Crane. After repeating the series of Alistair Scott receiving the overall high gun prize from MPGC Committee member Andrew Smedley points, double, single and handicap several times, Dave missed one giving Alistair the title of Holcim (Aust) National Capital Overall High Gun with a score of 365/372. Other winners were, The Clay Target Co Veterans High Gun Andrew Tsolakis 288/300, Cameron Family Ladies High Gun Sam Peck 283/300, The Clay Target Co Juniors High Gun Matt Schiller 302/310, Pathway Communications AA Grade High Gun Dave Crane 364/372, CE Industries A Grade High Gun Darryl Reed 290/300, Belconnen Data and Electrical B Grade High Gun Anthony Mancini 305/324, Hall Gumnut Café C Grade High Gun Andrew Smedley 263/300. B Grade High Gun Anthony Mancini The Majura Park Gun Club would like to thank all our valued sponsors, committee and club members, office staff, canteen staff, trappers, volunteers and visiting shooters, partners and families for their dedication and support of this event. Without all this cohesion the event would not have been the success that it was. We hope to see you all back here again next year for a bigger and better event. Congratulations to all the prize winners! MARCH 2011 AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET NEWS 61

68 Echuca Clay Target Club RICH RIVER CLASSIC The Echuca Clay Target Club held its annual Rich River Classic on Monday the 27th of December 2010 with resounding success. 90 plus shooters from a very wide area competed for places, and very fine trophies, at the prestigious shoot held just after Boxing Day. A clear blue sky and mild to warm temperature was marred only by a fairly strong gusty wind, which made top scores very difficult to achieve for the competitors. Commencing very shortly after the official start time, the shoot ran smoothly all day, and finished at the early time of 6.00pm, with presentations all over within thirty minutes of the shoot finish. A Midstate Credit Management, 25 target Classic Points Score Championship, was the first event on the program, and William Headon, a Hay NSW registered shooter, W Headon OA PS only needed three targets in the shoot off for Overall to claim the event, an 83/84 score gave William the Overall Winners Sash and the excellent 1st in AA Grade trophy for winning this event. A Bebend picked up 2nd in AA Grade with an 80/84 score, T DeMuri collected 1st in A Grade with a 74/75 score, D Ball collecting 2nd on 70/75, B Grade 1st was won by A Fletcher 66/75, B 2nd was collected by K Kirley shooting an 65/75, M Lorenz shot a 67/75 to win 1st in C Grade, with C Repacholi taking 2nd in C with a 65/75 result. A Goulburn Murray Credit Union, 25 Target, Classic Single Barrel Championship was next on the agenda and Melbourne Gun Club member, Frank Santoro, shot a full score of 25/25, and doing that earned him the Overall Winners Sash and the 1st in AA Grade trophy. D Appleby Handicap 1st 62 AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET SHOOTING NEWS MARCH 2011 The three amigos. Echuca club members Rhys Eeles, Rob Viney, Steve Atkins Echuca member, Steve Traill shot a 25/26 score to pick up the 2nd in AA grade trophy, A Grade 1st was G Peacock on a 31/32 result, and A, 2nd was G Fletcher with a 30/32. B Grade 1st was K Kirley 24/25, with B Jorgenson on 22/25 collecting the 2nd in B Grade, and C Grade 1st was taken by M Lorenz with a result of 21/25, finally D Shepherd shot a 19/25 to pick up 2nd in C Grade. The Shire of Campaspe, and Commercial Helicopters Pty Ltd, were the co-sponsors of Event Three, the 25 Target Classic Handicap and once again a Melbourne Gun Club member, Damien Appleby, survived a shoot off to claim the First Place Sash and the $ prize after shooting a 40/40 score to win. Bill Jorgensen from the Callawadda/Stawell gun club shot a 28/29 to collect $ which was the 2nd place reward, Echuca s, Ryan Atkins, scored a 29/30 to put his hand out for a $ rd place dividend, 4th place was taken by T Peacock who shot a 28/30 to collect $100.00, and finally, T Walls, picked up $50.00 for shooting 27/30 and securing 5th place in the Handicap. Once again, co-sponsors, being Aztec Dental Laboratory s, and Dinky-Di Houseboats Moama, for Event four, the 25 Target Classic Double Barrel Championship, and two shooters were good enough to make a mini marathon of this event, Mansfield member, Domingo Diaz, and Echuca s, Steve Atkins, both shooting so well that it was a surprise for everyone watching when Domingo dropped his 187th target, and Steve having already shot his put his hand up for the Overall Winners Sash and 1st place in AA Grade with his magnificent 187/187 result, shot on a day when the wind was definitely not doing the shooters any favours. Domingo collected the AA grade 2nd place trophy with his well shot 186/187, A Grade 1st was B McMillan 30/31, A 2nd N Morrison 29/30, B Grade 1st H Ward 25/25, B 2nd T Allen 27/28, C Grade 1st N Zechner 23/25, and lastly C Grade 2nd was S Appleby on a score of 29/32. Finally, the High Gun Awards, sponsored by Stewart Gillman, and missing only four points for the entire shoot, Echuca Clay Target Club member, Rob Viney, stood proud and received the Overall High Gun Sash,and Trophy, beat-ing all others with his absolutely tremendous 146/150 result. A Bebend received the AA Grade High Gun Sash for his 145/150 effort, A Grade High Gun was T DeMuri on a 135/150 score, B Grade High Gun was K Kirley with a 133/150 score, C Grade High Gun was won by M Lorenz on 129/150, and finally the Junior High Gun was collected by an Echuca member, Rhys Eeles, with an excellent 140/150 result. A very successful Rich River Classic, shoot. Running very smoothly, and also finishing at a very respectful time, thanks to everyone that gave a hand to make it so. Thank you to the people that sponsored these events, without them the shoot may not be so attractive to the shooters. And to the ladies that fed and watered the 90 plus shooters, and some of their families. Also thanks to all the shooters, especially those that travelled big distances to make this shoot a highly successful feature of the shoot calendar. Murray Roberts

69 N.S.W.G.C. Gold Sovereign Side x Side Championship The pleasing number of eager competitors who attended the 5th annual Gold Sovereign Side x Side Championship at the New South Wales Gun Club on 20th November is indicative that there has been no lessening of enthusiasm for this prestigious event. Consistently around 70 shooters nominate and, as the motto for the day suggests, enjoy a day of fine old guns, great shooting and good fellowship. As has become customary, the day begins with a display of vintage side x side shotguns. Almost every reputable gunmaker from the glory days of pigeon and clay target is represented. It would be difficult to imagine a better display of magnificent old guns, and their proud owners. As has also become traditional, a pyrotechnics display was performed by Tony Garland, proprietor of Stockade Gun Shop. Each year Tony s imagination and inventiveness goes beyond the previous year s exhibition. This year, catching a cannon ball fired from a genuine cannon proved to be a show stopper. With breakfast consumed and the sound of Tony s cannon echoing across Terrey Hills, it was time to determine whose name would be engraved on the unique Gold Sovereign Trophy for John Sidoti, Andrew Shacklock and Frank Searles (twice) already had this honour. The weather was good and the targets shootable. The program consisted of 50 targets, 25 D.T.L. and 25 Continental off 18 metres. This year a separate prize category was instituted for competitors using hammer guns. At the completion of the day s events Andrew Shacklock was victorious again and picked up the $ cash prize together with the genuine Victorian Gold Sovereign. Frank Searles tried hard for his hat trick but had to be content with second overall and first in AA. As part of the vintage side x side display antique pocket watches are awarded for two categories. The judge this year was John Oates whose knowledge of quality shotguns is enviable. The award for the best original gun went to Phil Pemberton for his composed pair L-R John Newton awarding the gold sovereign to Andrew Shacklock with his 2 children, Hugh McMaster and Bill Staughton at rear of Westley Richards shotguns. The award for the best restored gun was presented to Bill Staughton for his exceptional Greener Royal. Perhaps the most anticipated part of the presentation ceremony is the draw for the vintage shotgun, generously refurbished by John Mialls. Every shooter who nominates to participate is eligible to be in the draw. This year the gun was a Charles Osborne hammer gun and the very fortunate winner was Ron Black. Sincere thanks to our generous sponsors, participating shooters, many of whom travelled considerable distances, and to members of the club who put a lot of enterprise into the efficient organisation of the day. We look forward to your company at the 2011 Gold Sovereign event. AA grade winner Frank Searle Hammer Gun Winner Duncan Robinson RESULTS: Overall Andrew Shacklock, 1st AA Frank Searles, 2nd AA Andrew Garvie, 3rd AA Stephen Newcombe; 1st A Michael McCallum, 2nd A Philip Craig, 3rd A Todd McSorley; 1st B Duncan Robinson, 2nd B David Morton, 3rd B Ron Black; 1st C Alan Kentwell, 2nd C Michael Stevens, 3rd C Justin Perrin; Ladies Tere Alexeff; Hammer guns; John Sidoti & Duncan Robinson. SHOOT CALENDAR 2011 March 5-6 Gold Coast Annual Sporting Carnival Gold Coast Clay Target Club March 6 Victorian State 5-Stand Sporting Clays Maryborough Gun Club March NSSA Zone 8 Championship Werribee Victorian CTC April 2-10 ACTA Trap Nationals National Shooting Ground April Gold Coast / SE Zone Skeet Carnival Gold Coast Clay Target Club April 30, May 1-2 Queensland State Trap Carnival Gemfi elds Gun Club May ACTA Skeet Nationals National Shooting Ground June Herbert River 75th Anniversary Shoot Herbert River Gun Club June 25 Central Victorian Grand Prix Maryborough Gun Club July 2-3 Queensland State Sporting Carnival Toowoomba Clay Target Club July 8-10 Queensland State ISSF Carnival Brisbane Gun Club August Gold Coast August Trap Carnival Gold Coast Clay Target Club August ACTA Sporting Nationals National Shooting Ground September 11 Victorian State Ball Trap Final Wonthaggi Gun Club September Queensland State Skeet Carnival Townsville Gun Club October Victorian State ISSF Championships Melbourne Gun Club October SE Zone QCTA Trap Carnival Maryborough Clay Target Club November Victorian State Trap Carnival Echuca Clay Target Club MARCH 2011 AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET NEWS 63

70 Membership Number (compulsory) Surname (compulsory) Address (compulsory) Australian Clay Target Association Inc 2011 ANNUAL REGISTRATION & CLUB MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION Australian Clay Target Association Inc 2010 ANNUAL REGISTRATION & CLUB MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION (To be handed (To be handed to Club to Secretary the Club Secretary with your with your Handicap Card by the 1st of January 2010) 2011) Shooters Licence Number Christian Name (compulsory) Post Code Telephone Number (compulsory) My existing or last recorded shooting details are: 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 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 $60.00 $ Veteran Concession (Over the age of 65 years at date of registration) $60.00 $ Long Service Concession (Over the age of 60 years at date of registration with 30 years continuous membership) $60.00 $ Intermediate Membership (Over the age of 18 and under the age of 21 at date of registration) $60.00 $ Club Only Membership (non competitive)including ctsn $68.00 Junior Membership (Under the age of 18 at date of registration) $35.00 $ New Start Member (For one year to shoot non competitively) $43.00 Levy (applies to All new members & those who are rejoining after 5 years except Juniors) $5.50 $ Failure to provide all information will see your application declined and returned Total $ 64 AUSTRALIAN THIS ACCOUNT CLAY TARGET IS TO BE SHOOTING PROCESSED NEWS BY MARCH YOUR 2011 CLUB THE FORM WHEN COMPLETED IS TO BE RETAINED BY THE CLUB Club 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 / /

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