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1 Queensland State Trap Carnival Page 3 NSW NORTHERN ZONE TRAP CARNIVAL Page 6 3rd ACTA PHOTO COMPETITION Page 12 National Skeet High Gun Winner Leigh Roberts with Family Full results August 2011 Sporting National Championships NOMINATION FORM Page 23 Print Post Approved PP349181/00364 Official Journal of the AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET ASSOCIATION INC. July 2011 Vol. 64 No. 7

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3 National President s Notes VOLUME NO. 64 ISSUE NO. 7, JULY 2011 OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET ASSOCIATION INCORPORATED Annual Subscription Rate: $44 August 2011 issue closes June September 2011 issue closes July CONTACT: AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET ASSOCIATION INC. PO Box 466, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 Phone: (02) Fax: (02) Website: NATIONAL OFFICE Chris Gibson, Executive Officer 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 PATRONS The Right Honourable Malcolm Fraser, A.C., C.H. Mrs Kay Hull PRESIDENT Mr Robert Nugent VICE PRESIDENTS Mr Ron Traill Mr Peter Haley BOARD Mr Dennis Harwood Mr Ron Traill Mr Robert Fox Mr Allan Vilcins Mr Peter Haley EXECUTIVE Mrs Elaine Forward Mr Brian Bailey Mr David Howe Mr Gary Read Mr Don Johnson Mr George Pinner Mr Terry Marsden Mr Garry Hayden Mr Brian Muirson 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: The Skeet Nationals have now been completed and congratulations to Leigh Roberts on winning the High Gun. A full report will be in the next magazine. The four executive members present at the Skeet hosted an informal meeting during the event for shooters to have input on their discipline. We take these comments on board and will consider them all at the forthcoming Executive meeting. I thank all that bothered to make some constructive comment and for giving the ACTA the opportunity to explain why some things are the way they are. The Association is now well along the path of fully embracing the Pre-noms method of nomination to all National Titles. This has been a rocky road and of course along the way there have been lessons learnt, shooters affected and some upset. I apologise to anybody that has been affected by these glitches along the way and hope that you can all see the benefits of what your Executive are trying to achieve by encouraging Pre-noms. I have spoken personally to some shooters who were affected by the introduction of this process at the 2010 Brisbane ISSF Nationals. I personally thank them for their understanding and preparedness to put their Association ahead of themselves in this matter. I also pass on the Associations appreciation to them. The pre-nom process will be reviewed at the Executive meeting as the number of entries nominating late and paying the extra fee at the Trap Nationals this year was much more than expected. Last months article on sponsorship went to press with a few omissions from the original document. Firstly some sponsors want their sponsorship spread across multiple disciplines, and some do specifically request their sponsorship be directed at particular events. Secondly some sponsors have been associated with a particular event for many years eg: Winchester and the Champion of Champions, and to them these Naming Rights are an important part of the package, and their historical association with the event. Thirdly and probably most importantly is that the percentage of income given out as payouts (currently 30%) could be increased by the Executive if attendances and therefore profit continue the current upward trend. It is a balancing act keeping the events profitable, but the payouts reasonable, and we are currently exploring options on how to better manage this. The executive are considered fools if an event loses money and thieves when we make a profit. Thankfully for the benefit of the ACTA most of us prefer to be thieves. It is easy to give away large prizes and win popularity contests with the minority who win, but is this our purpose? The Association responsibility to run a National event is surely to provide a suitable facility to conduct an equitable competition for as many members as possible to attend, and provide suitable recognition to the winners, ie Badges, sashes and medals. Larger attendances are required if we are to grow our sponsors and traders area, and we are considering how we can achieve this. It is with sadness that I have to inform the membership that Vice President Peter Haley has decided to resign from all positions, due to personal reasons. Peter struggled through the Trap Nationals this year despite obviously being in a lot of pain. His support to me as President over the past 12 months has been second to none and I am sure we all feel he leaves the executive after a job well done. He is definitely a thorough gentleman. I wish Peter and his wife Sandra well for the future. I am pleased to report that the purchase of the National Ground has been approved by the NSW Government and we are now in the 21 day cooling off period. By the time you read this the purchase will have been completed. At the time of writing the Executive are due to meet in seven days time, so spare a thought for the 15 members involved who are freely giving 4 or 5 days of their time for this. Our elections are held during these meetings, and so this could be my last report as President. I thank all the members for allowing me the opportunity to preside over the Association and hope that whoever is elected next week, the Association continues to grow and prosper. Good shooting. Robert Nugent JULY 2011 AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET NEWS 1

4 Executive Officer s Report We recently completed the Skeet Nationals, the second of the two big National Championships. This was a wonderful opportunity to meet more shooters, to hear their comments and to talk about shooting in general. Once again we were very lucky with the weather. Although Monday was overcast and cold the remainder of the week was fine with excellent shooting conditions. Once again the grounds were in perfect condition. It was good to see some trade displays present and to have a nice coffee available in the mornings. We received many compliments about the service and standard of food provided by the caterers. At the Skeet Nationals, the President of the ACTA, Robert Nugent held an informal meeting on the Wednesday evening. The meeting gave shooters a chance to put forward their ideas and opinions on a number of issues and provide feedback to the Executive. This was very helpful and will assist the Executive in their deliberations. No Association or organisation can be run with a vote of members on all decisions however meetings such as this provide great input from members. Remember that the Executives are your elected representatives. When looking to elect your Club, Zone and State representatives remember that they will be making decisions that determine the long term future for your sport. Not every decision will please all shooters but they are made for the overall welfare of the majority of shooters and the growth of clay target shooting in Australia. This month will see further growth, with the ACTA becoming the owner of the national grounds following the completion of the sale from the Wagga Wagga City Council. This is a major step forward in providing CONTENTS National President s Notes 1 Executive Officer s Report 2 Nationals Prize Money 2 Queensland State Trap Carnival 3 15th Flying Fox Carnival, Northern Zone Trap Carnival 6 Waratah Notes 9 Sporting at Maryborough 9 Brewarrina - Barwon District Championships 10 CTSN Printing & Mailing Costs 12 Photo Competition No Hastings Double & Single Barrel 13 Southern Cross Skeet Carnival 14 ZZ Sydney Australia Ulupna Island 15 ISSF Shooting 16 VCTA NEZ Champion of Champions at Bendigo 17 ISSF Sydney World Cup 17 Psychological Skills for Shooting 18 Club News 18 Richmond River Gun Club News 19 Wangaratta Clay Target Club 20 Classifieds 20 Competition Results: South Australia 24 Queensland 25 Tasmania 29 Northern Territory 29 Victoria 31 New South Wales 35 Western Australia 48 Success at Cowra and Goulburn 50 It s Your Call 51 Cecil Park Easter DTL Carnival 52 Shoot Calendar 52 The Squire Reports from West Wyalong 53 Perazzi Ball Trap Classic at St Arnaud 53 Blackwater Annual Shoot 54 NSW ZZ State Title 54 Break Badges 55 ACTA New Members 56 long term security for the layouts and safety template area. It is intended that, for the Nationals next year, we will have additional shower and toilet facilities, more powered camping sites and improved trade facilities. At the Skeet Nationals we were able to provide a television screen in the clubhouse with up to date results identical to the screens at the event office. This screen was linked to the events computer and allowed shooters to get the latest information without having to go to the office. This will be a more permanent feature for future Championships. The ownership of the grounds allows the ACTA to continue long term development in improving the facilities for shooters and events in this location. I would like to take this opportunity to say thank you to Peter Haley. Peter has recently resigned from the Executive. Following the resignation of Tony Turner as Executive Officer, Peter filled the role prior to my appointment. The work which he did in that period, his wealth of knowledge and assistance to me personally when I started, made the introduction to the Australian Clay Target Association much easier than it would have been otherwise. I am sure that those who have seen Peter s input firsthand and known him longer will have more to say however thank you Peter on behalf of myself and the Association. Chris Gibson ACTA NATIONALS PRIZE MONEY DISTRIBUTION As promised in the June CTSN, the following formula sets out the way prize money payouts are calculated for National events: Nomination cost $75 $65 Less GST $6.82 $5.91 Less Trap Levy $5.00 $5.00 Less Environmental Levy - $1.00 $1.00 Amount to calculate Prize Pool $62.18 $ % of $62.18 or $53.09 goes in to the prize pool $1 per shooter is then taken out to contribute to the High Gun payouts. 30% is then paid out to the overall winner and of the remaining (70%) amount 80% is divided between the grades and 20% goes to the sections. The amount in the grades (80%) and sections (20%) is divided by the total number of participants in all the grades and sections and then multiplied by the number of participants in each grade and section. The grades totals are then divided between first, second and third. (Depending on the number of competitors) When sponsorship is given the cash payout is adjusted to allow for the sponsorships worth. Front Cover National Skeet Overall High Gun, Leigh Roberts with his eleven year old son Jordan, whose getting a feel of winning by wearing his father s medals and Overall High Gun sash, much to the delight of his mother Shavaun 2 AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET SHOOTING NEWS JULY 2011

5 QUEENSLAND State Trap Carnival Gemfields April 30, May 1 & 2 Wet weather threatened to cause problems in the weeks leading up to the Labour Day long weekend, but there was no sign of it on the first day of the Trap Carnival. Glorious sunshine and a record number of campers greeted shooters who travelled to the Gemfields for the annual competition, and the layouts and grounds looked a treat. The program opened with the 25 pair Double Rise Championship and Dan Collins from Herbert River showed how it was done with a score of 65/70 after a shoot off to take out the championship. Dan won the Queensland silver badge, sash and cash prize. Close behind, AA grade winner was Bruce Murphy 64/70, with Mal Collins and Mike Swale in 2nd & 3rd place shooting 45/50 & 54/60 respectively. Lance Broom from Rockhampton took the A grade prize with 44/50, followed by Nathan Busteed and Bill Gall who shot off for 2nd and 3rd place. Joe Taylor from Blackall took first in B grade with 45/50, with Jack Saville first in C grade shooting an impressive 42/50. Best lady was Springsure s Zarah Powell with 45/50, the Veteran s prize was won by Neil Berry also 45/50 and Luke Langridge from Brisbane won Junior s shooting 41/50. Luke also took home the QPCTC trophy as best junior in the event. 267 shooters contested this event which was generously sponsored by the Central and Western Zones. DR Champ Dan Collins HC winner Geoff Bryant with sponsor Mike Swale Event 2 was the 50T State Handicap, newly re-introduced after a few years absence from the State carnival program, and 268 shooters nominated to compete. As the shoot off wore down Carlo Barletta from Gladstone came in 5th place with 55/57, just behind Chris Allan of Dalby in 4th with 64/66. Third place went to Condamine president Clayton Cusack shooting 68/69 with Marty Vine from Pioneer coming in second with 55/56. Top gun for the event was Geoff Bryant from Roma who shot 56/56 to win the badge, sash and healthy cash envelope, becoming Queensland s handicap champ for Thank you to Queensland State Solar, Mike Swale the sponsor for this event who ensured the winners were rewarded with well-stuffed cash envelopes. The fine warm weather continued into Sunday and the opening event, the 50T State Single Barrel Championship saw a huge 274 nominations with only one red score on the board. A fine effort from Robbie Cusack of Condamine who shot the only possible to take the title, Queensland silver badge, sash and Beretta rifle. John Maxwell and Tony Gurski shot off for 1st and 2nd in AA, John coming out in front with 63/64 over Tony s 62/64, and Zarah Powell shot well to finish in 3rd with 57/58. A grade places went to Graham O Neil in 1st on 54/55, Brian Muirson 2nd with 53/55 and shoot marshal Tom Jarvis 51/53. Newly appointed State Handicapper Don Berrie won B grade with a very respectable 49/50, closely followed by Scott Zimmerman in 2nd place with 53/56 and Peter Ballarino 3rd with 54/58. C grader Andrew Earl of Mackay-Sarina was 1st with 46/50, Angus MacDonald one behind on SB Champ Robbie Cusack with Beretta s George Barton DB Champ John Maxwell 45/50 to finish 2nd and Barry Machin 47/54 was 3rd in C. Viv Moore won the ladies trophy shooting 48/50, John Farrell took Veterans with 50/52 and Luke Langridge shot an impressive 47/50 to take out the junior prize. The QPCTC junior trophy went to Scott Zimmerman from the Gold Coast. Beretta Australia continued their support of our State Trap Carnival, generously donating the rifle and Beretta products with George Barton there for presentations. The 50T State Double Barrel Championship was the second event on Sunday, again generously sponsored this year by John Maxwell of Maxisport. 273 shooters nominated for Continued on page 4 JULY 2011 AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET NEWS 3

6 QUEENSLAND STATE TRAP CARNIVAL Continued from page 3 this event with 48 possibles shot. There were some strong performances in C grade with Antony Ballarino winning the shoot off to take first place with 53/54 over Terry Burgess from Rockhampton 2nd with 52/54, and hard working local Candy Cross shot 49/51 to take third. Kristin Williams from Cooktown shot a brilliant 105/106 to win B grade, with Ken Busteed 2nd on 76/77 and Kevin Mott 3rd 74/75. Brisbane s Gavin Langridge was 1st in A grade shooting 109/110 while Tom Costanzo was a standout taking 2nd in A with 143/144 followed by Townsville s Robert Niven 3rd with 74/75. Richard Morrison had to be satisfied with 1st in AA grade after a terrific shoot off with a very impressive 246/247. Great scores also by the AA placegetters with Wayne Reeves 2nd on 208/209 and Paul Anderson taking 3rd place 200/201. Well done to John Maxwell who outlasted the competition to take the championship title, sash, badge and trophy with 247/247, great shooting John. It was great to see Jeff Nash take the best veteran s trophy with an impressive 157/158, with Daniel Andrews from Roma winning juniors with 52/53 and Zarah Powell winning the ladies with a great score of 100/101. Congratulations to Tom Costanzo of Ballandean who won the QPCTC sponsored trophy as highest scoring junior in the event. The Zone shoulder to shoulder teams event took place on Sunday afternoon with teams from all four Zones resplendent this year in their shooting jackets. The Northern Zone open team proved to be too strong for the opposition shooting a clean score of 125/125 targets. Team members were Gavin Whiteside, Bruce Murphy, Wayne Reeves, Robert Niven, Open Team Wayne Cislowski and Colin Edgerton. Runners up in the open teams were Western Zone 124/125, Central Zone third on 124/125 and South East Zone fourth 122/125. The Central Zone ladies team consisting of Donna Barletta, Zarah Powell and Lil Brandt took no prisoners winning their team section with 73/75. In second place the Northern Zone scored 72/75, South East Zone third with 71/75 and Western Zone finished fourth with 67/75. Well done to the South East Zone juniors Tom Costanzo, Charlie Power and Sahra Costanzo who won the Zone team competition in their section shooting 74/75. Close behind the Northern Zone juniors came in second with 73/75, Western Zone third 72/75 and Central Zone fourth shooting 64/75. The Central Zone led the way in the Veterans section with their team shooting 72/75, well done to team members Jim Riggs, Vic Hyde and Austin Donaldson. The South East Zone vets came in second with 70/75, Western Zone took third place 68/75 and Northern Zone fourth with 65/75. It was terrific that each Zone submitted teams in all sections and made the effort to deck their teams out so professionally. Congratulations to all the team members who participated and ensured the competition was so close. The final event on the ticket was the 50T State Point Score Championship and thankfully the beautiful weather held out. 266 shooters contested this event with only 5 possibles on the board. Continuing his fine form as the double Points Champ John Maxwell & Brian Muirson barrel champion, John Maxwell outlasted in the shoot off to take the championship, sash, trophy and Queensland silver badge with 186/186. Mike Swale came in 1 target behind to win 1st place in AA grade with 183/186, followed by Clayton Cusack in 2nd place on 173/174 and Dan Collins in 3rd with a marathon 283/285. Daniel Andrews took top place in A grade shooting 173/174 ahead of Wayne Read from Townsville 163/164, and Tarawera s Tony Robb 3rd with 164/165. Strong competition in B grade and another win for Kristin Williams with 149/150 over Springsure s Imelda Shilvock in 2nd place on 147/150, while Rod Cusack won his shoot off to finish 3rd with 179/183. Also impressive C grade scores with Tony Heuser in 1st place shooting 145/150, Kevin Crandon from the Gold Coast 142/150 and George Oats from Mackay-Sarina on 141/150. Daniel Andrews was the high scoring junior in this event and took home the QPCTC trophy. A terrific effort saw Clermont s Amanda Bianchi top the ladies section with 152/156, while Ron Woodhouse scooped the veteran s just one point down with 149/150 and Luke Langridge won the junior prize shooting 144/150. A good mix of shooters from all four Zones qualified for the postal teams and five targets separated 1st from 15th in the open team, in qualifying order: John Maxwell, Daryl Stevens, Bruce Murphy, Mike Swale, Alex Dallas, Clayton Cusack, Colin Witt, Wayne Read, David Robb, Robbie Cusack, George Costanzo, Daniel Andrews, Richard Morrison, Tom Jarvis and Geoff Moore. Ladies: Zarah Powell, Kristin Williams, Diane Reeves, Lynne Thompson, Viv Moore and Lil Brandt. Juniors: Daniel Andrews, Luke Langridge, Scott Zimmerman, Jon Woodall, Chris Allan and Tom Costanzo. Veterans: Jim Riggs Bill Weedon, Ron Woodhouse, John Farrell, Gerry Chizzotti and Vic Hyde. The State Shoulder to Shoulder teams representing Queensland at the Trap Nationals in Wagga in 2012 in qualifying order are: Open John Maxwell, Clayton Cusack, Daryl Stevens, Bruce Murphy & Colin Witt, with 1st 4 AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET SHOOTING NEWS JULY 2011

7 Above: Junior Team Left: Tom Costanzo Junior Team HG reserve Alex Dallas. Ladies Zarah Powell, Lynne Thompson & Kristin Williams, with 1st reserve Viv Moore. Juniors Daniel Andrews, Luke Langridge & Jon Woodall, 1st reserve Tom Costanzo. Veterans Bill Weedon, Jim Riggs & John Farrell, with 1st reserve Vic Hyde. Congratulations to all our team members and good luck at the Nationals in Team High Gun sashes went to John Maxwell for the open team 150/150, Lynne Thompson for ladies 75/75, Tom Costanzo junior team High Gun 75/75 and John Farrell for veterans 75/75. Great shooting by our team High Gun winners with clean scores shot by all. The Two Person Team medals were won by Clayton Cusack and Alex Dallas, a winning combination shooting 679/700 for the weekend. Grade High Gun prizes were awarded to Kevin Crandon for C Grade 313/350, Ken Busteed for B Grade 326/350, Left: John Farrell Veteran Team HG Below: Veteran Team Above: Ladies Team Right: Lynne Thompson Ladies Team HG Bill Gall for A Grade 330/350 and Daryl Stevens AA Grade High Gun with 399/410. The Queensland Champion for 2011 was John Maxwell who won the sash and GR & M Porter Perpetual Trophy with a hard to beat score of 399/400. The section and overall High Guns were again sponsored by Beretta Australia and we would like to thank them for their continued support of our carnival. Ladies High Gun was won by Zarah Powell with 330/350, the Junior High Gun winner was Daniel Andrews with 328/350 and Veteran High Gun went to Jim Riggs of Callide Dawson with 329/350. The Overall High Gun for the 2011 carnival was John Maxwell who took out the major award with an unbeatable score of 353/362. John had a very successful shoot and took home the coveted Beretta Silver Pigeon sporter, along with the Queensland gold badge, sash and RACQ/GIO perpetual trophy. Congratulations to John for a great performance, and to all the other High Gun and event winners. Thank you to all our generous sponsors for supporting our Trap Carnival this year. Without their contribution this event would not be possible. Beretta Australia, Maxisport, Nioa Trading, Qld State Solar, Central & Western Zones QCTA and Clay Targets Australia thank you all for your generosity. We would also like to thank the Queensland Police Clay Target Club who generously contributed a slab of ammunition to the highest scoring junior shooter in each of the five events. This was a terrific initiative by the QPCTC who continually support young competitors and was very much appreciated by the junior shooters. The Western Zone office workers ensured the shoot ran like clockwork and we would like to thank Rodney Woodrow for his time and expertise, along with his terrific team including Wendy Woodrow, Viv Moore and Julie Allan. We could not have done without the services of Central Zone volunteers Amanda Bianchi and Steve Millar who helped to keep the office running smoothly and assisted with the enormous task of keeping on top of handicap cards, among other duties. Donna Barletta and Brian Zimmerman also offered technical assistance which was greatly appreciated. Shoot marshals Tom Jarvis, Mike Swale and Grant McPherson did a terrific job supporting QCTA President Brian Muirson and kept the shoot running smoothly. A big thank you to Carlo Barletta and Ken McGuire who spent hours on their feet updating the score board, and to Geoff and Scott Moore who also helped out. Robert Houlihan did a tremendous job selling raffle tickets for both the QCTA and Paw Paw club raffles and we would like to thank him for his tireless efforts which helped to raise funds for charity. Rowan Woodrow again generously donated the beautifully crafted leather shell bag which was raffled as the main fundraising prize, much appreciated Rowan. Thanks also to the Central and Western Zones who donated prizes of ammunition to be raffled. A special thank you to Veronika Forsythe and Geoff Bryant who had the tedious job of packing, organising and transporting the trophies to get them to the shoot for us. Thank goodness for Carol Betteridge who not only had the presence of mind to bring a camera to the presentations but is also very good at using it, and also to Judy Farrell who kindly provided photos of our High Gun winners. George Cross and his team from the Gemfields Clay Target Club were the perfect hosts and put a huge effort into making the carnival a success, with the grounds in picture perfect condition, providing excellent facilities for shooters and campers. From the ground staff, trappers, catering and bar workers, to all who helped out in any way, thank you for making our visit to the Gemfields club such an enjoyable experience. A record number of shooters nominated for our carnival this year and the Gemfields club catered for them without a hitch. The QCTA introduced pre-nominations at this carnival for the first time and made a number of changes to the shoot program. We would like to thank all those who supported these changes. We appreciate the assistance of all who contributed to the success of our trap carnival, especially all the shooters who competed and made it a great weekend. We look forward to seeing you again next year. Debbie Young QCTA JULY 2011 AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET NEWS 5

8 Taree Wingham Clay Target Club April th Flying Fox Carnival Northern Zone Trap Carnival THE NORTHERN ZONE TRAP CARNIVAL, in conjunction with the 15th Flying Fox Carnival, was held at Taree Wingham Clay Target Club Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th April. Taree Wingham Clay Target Club was bathed in sunshine on Friday 22nd April when practice was available to the early arriving competitors. The grounds looked a picture, thanks to all the work carried out by club members, leading up to the Easter Long Weekend. Tents, Caravans and Winnebago s were set up ready for a good weekend of shooting. Shooters brought their cheer squads and even the family pooches. It was bound to be a great family weekend. Registrations were well underway Saturday morning and by the time the first wave headed out to shoot there were 94 competitors ready to compete. Shooters arrived from our surrounding clubs of Port Macquarie, Kempsey, Coffs Harbour along with those from the New England area and up to the NSW /Qld boarder, down to Sydney at the NSW Clay Target Club. It was really pleasing to see the support from shooters on holidays and making the effort to travel to the Manning Valley. We love to catch up with old friends travelling through or even make new friends too. It s all fun, whoever we may shoot with. It is essential for any club to have supportive sponsors and Taree Wingham Clay Target Club is proud to have the following sponsors supporting their biggest and most prestigious shoot of the year. The committee was pleased with the sponsorship but not as much as the shooters who were competing to take home the prizes. Taree Wingham Clay Target Club would like to thank the sponsors for their support and trust they will see fit to do so in the future. Thank you to:- G.B.Corsivia - NZ Handicap, Denis Pearson - Flying Fox C/ship, Leicht s Tyre & Auto - NZ DB C/ship, RedPoint - NZ SB C/ship, Insulspacer - NZ PS C/ship, Winchester Phil Baker 3rd Handicap Left: Lilly Gosling 1st C Grade Flying Fox. Right: Michael Flanagan OA Flying Fox Ammunition Australia - Overall High Gun, Tamworth Fire-arms - Graded High Guns, Robert & Libby Clarke - Section High Guns. Our first event on the Saturday was the 25 target G.B.Corsivia - NZ Handicap. There were six shooters who were clean after their 25 targets. They were Tony Ryder, Davis Newberry, Philip Baker, Matthew Wilson, Graham Gosling and John Piper. The winners after a reasonably short shoot off, considering the calibre of these men, were:- 5th Graham Gosling 32/33, 4th Matthew Wilson 35/36, 3rd Philip Baker 36/37, 2nd Davis Newberry 38/39, 1st Anthony Ryder 39/39. Our second event was the 30 Target Denis Pearson - Flying Fox C/ship. This was shot as 15 target DB and 15 target PS. Having points score in the event, it only took a target or two to get dropped and places were easily decided. Our top grade shooters hardly missed in such great conditions. It was only a second barrel or two that reduced their points and determined the final results. Even our B and C Grade winners, had to shoot very well to be taking home a prizes. The results for the 30 Target Flying Fox Championship were: Overall: M Flanagan, 120/120, AA Grade 1st Kim Nealon 119/120, 2nd D Pasfield 118/120, A Grade 1st Kevin Bourke 100/100, 2nd Peter Poile 99/100, B Grade 1st Jenny Haynes John Piper congratulates Tony Ryder with Kim Nealon in the background Graham Gosling 5th Handicap 1st B Grade Jenny Haynes with Peter Leicht and his daughter 6 AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET SHOOTING NEWS JULY 2011

9 Michael Sullivan 1st B grade DB John Cunningham 1st C Grade DB John Piper 1st A grade PS Lionel Finlay 2nd A grade PS 59/60, 2nd Paul Jackson 77/80, C Grade 1st Lilly Gosling 78/80, 2nd Maddison McCloy 77/80. The third event for the day was the Leicht s Tyre & Auto Port Macquarie (owned by Peter & Sharon Leicht), Northern Zone 50 target Double Barrel Championship. This is always a hotly contested event that requires shooters to shoot their best possible result or they end up scoring or refereeing the shoot off, as I did. After a shoot off between Kim Nealon and Tony Ryder that continued for a number of hours on Saturday then into Sunday morning before the final results for the 50 Target Double Barrel Prize were established. It was excellent shooting by both Kim and Tony. They kept matching each other shot for shot. It was a pleasure to see these top shooters battling it out to take the mantle of Zone DB Champion. Overall Kim Nealon 287/287, AA Grade 1st Tony Ryder 286/287, 2nd Matthew Colley 164/165, A Grade 1st Scott Anshaw 98/99, 2nd Ron Wakem 79/80, B Grade 1st Jenny Haynes 48/50, 2nd Therese Nealon 52/55, C Grade 1st John Cunningham 49/50, 2nd Steve Filby 50/53. Lesley Langer 1st B grade PS Ken Saunders 2nd B grade PS OA winner SB Brad Henshall Kimberley Pearce 1st C Grade SB Megan Wilkins 1st C grade PS Jaegar Armstrong 2nd C grade PS Sunday meant an early start to the day, with the first wave of shooters breaking targets at 8.30 am even though Kim and Tony had been breaking targets for the previous hour or so. Shooters went out to compete in the 50 Target Redpoint (owned by Brad Hooper), Northern Zone Single Barrel Championship. There were a few shoot offs in AA and A Grade to determine placings. In B Grade, Michael Sullivan, Alan Love and Lesley Langer all came in on 44/50 and it required a shoot off to finalise the last two place getters. Guess who dropped out to leave Mike and Alan to fight out first place? In C Grade a similar result occurred with Lilly Gosling missing out on a placing. It wasn t an event for the girls I assumed. The results were: Overall: Brad Henshall 50/50, AA Grade: 1st Geoff Fields 54/55, 2nd Kevin Thompson 53/55, A Grade 1st Kevin Bourke 55/57, 2nd Lionel Finlay 54/57, B Grade 1st Michael Sullivan 52/58, 2nd Alan Love 51/58, C Grade 1st Kimberly Pearce 46/52, 2nd Lilly Gosling 45/52. The final event of the day and the carnival, was the 50 target Insulspacer Northern Zone Points Score Championship. With the breeze just starting to pick up a few second barrels were pulled or a target or two were dropped and places were established. However Megan Wilkins in C Grade did shoot all 50 targets to get her first break badge and only pulled five second barrels. Well done Megan. No one came in clean, though the scores were very competitive and the final results were: Overall: Brad Henshall 173/174, AA Grade: 1st Steve Kilfoyle 157/159, 2nd Philip Baker 156/159, A Grade 1st John Piper 170/174, 2nd Lionel Finlay 153/156, B Grade 1st Lesley Langer 140/150, 2nd Ken Saunders 139/150, C Grade 1st Megan Wilkins 145/150, 2nd Jaegar Armstrong 139/150. That concluded the shoot with only the High Guns to be announced at the presentations. The Section High Guns which were sponsored by Robert and Libby Clarke were as follows: Junior High Gun: Ethan Diaz 316/335, Ladies High Gun: Cherie Hunter 311/335, Veterans High Gun Lionel Finlay 326/335. Graded High Guns were sponsored Tamworth JULY 2011 AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET NEWS 7

10 OA HG Brad Henshall 1st A grade John Piper Paul Jackson 1st B grade & Lilly Gosling 1st C grade Veteran HG Lionel Finlay Ladies HG Cherie Hunter Open Team Brad Henshall John Piper John Reid Philip Baker & Geoff Fields Libby Clarke with Junior HG Ethan Diaz Firearms AA Grade: Kim Nealon 337/347, A Grade: John Piper 362/371, B Grade: Paul Jackson 316/335, C Grade: Lilly Gosling 309/335, Overall High Gun sponsored by Winchester Ammunition Australia Brad Henshall 327/335. The teams for the Northern Zone were announced and they were as follows: NZ Postal Team Brad Henshall, John Piper, Dale Ellis, Geoff Fields, John Reid, Philip Baker, Lionel Finlay, Daryl Pasfield, Steve Kilfoyle, Cesar Diaz, Kim Nealon and Tony Ryder. Ladies Team Lesley Langer & Megan Wilkins. Absent Cherie Hunter Open Team Brad Henshall, John Piper, John Reid, Philip Baker, Geoff Fields. 1st Reserve-Daryl Pasfield, 2nd Reserve-Dale Ellis, 3rd Reserve-Kim Nealon. Ladies Team Megan Wilkins, Lesley Langer, Cherie Hunter, 1st Res-Tammy Henshall, 2nd Res-Diane Deland, 3rd Res-Nancy Davis. Veterans Team- Noel Edlington, Peter Poile, Paul Deland, 1st Res-John Lisle, 2nd Res-John Howel. Junior Team Ethan Diaz, Murray Riley, Lilly Gosling, 1st Res-Jaeger Armstrong, 2nd Res-Kimberley Pearce, 3rd Res-Daniel Wise. It was a great weekend at Taree Wingham CTC and the committee should be very pleased how well supported their event was. I am sure all those who were in attendance will want to return in 2012 and hopefully bring a friend or two to enjoy the hospitality and friendship at a wonderful shoot. Well done team! Lesley Langer Junior Zone Team Lilly Gosling, Ethan Diaz & Murray Riley Trappers recovering for a short time between shoot 8 AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET SHOOTING NEWS JULY 2011

11 Waratah Notes NSW Clay Target Association PO Box 1003, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650, Ph: Fax: Web: Juniors came 2nd with a score of 72/75, they mearly missed out on 1st as it was an even score with the winner being decided on count back. Great effort Daniel Wear, Chris Barber & Nicholas Brown. Well done to our State teams that shot at the ACTA Skeet Nationals on 18 May Our Open Team came 1st with a score of 242/250, congratulations go to Julian Lucchitti, Colin Sim, Alberto Muoio, Adrian Lucchitti & a special thank you to Peter Vella who stepped in as a replacement at last minute. Ladies came 3rd with a score of 63/75. Thank you to Nancy Badewitz, Lesley Wotjowyez & Trina Adams Veterans came 1st with 69/75, our Vets never seen to amaze us with their expert shooting. Well done to Frank Marcellino, Paul Kouroupis & Bernie Evans. Sporting at Maryborough It s hard work but worth it... Members worked hard on Saturday afternoon to set up the grounds for the club sporting event on Sunday May 15th and were again pleased with shooter support. Originally advertised as a 75 target event, midway through the day we were approached by a group of shooters asking could we extend the event to 100 targets. After speaking to all shooters and without even one discenter we agreed and everyone paid the extra to increase the number of targets. Those members who set up the two grounds appreciated the compliments paid by shooters in reference to the quality of targets. The overall winner on the day was Peter Hall with a score of 89/100 with Peter Hall 2nd in AA grade going to Darren Watts. A grade was won by Milton Rodda 81/100 with John Johns coming home in second place. B grade was taken out by Jim Shepherd 84/100 from sam Allison and Zac Ansell came first in C grade with Darcy Watts 2nd. The best Junior on the day was Ryan Neilson from St Arnaud and Maryborough member Bryan Rafferty won the Veterans. Maryborough s next sporting comp will be held on Saturday July 30th, but don t forget that the 33rd Annual Central Victorian Grand Prix will be run on Saturday June 25th starting at 9.00am. We hope to see you there. Ryan Neilson JULY 2011 AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET NEWS 9

12 Shooters Travel to Brewarrina for Barwon & District Championships Sash winners THE BARWON & DISTRICT CHAMPIONSHIPS were held over the weekend of 30th April & 1st May, with 57 shooters attending from far and wide including Warren, Cobar, Cessnock, Narromine, Hermidale, Bourke, Guyra, Camel Hill, Orange, Inverell, Bendigo, Cunnamulla and Narrabri. All visitors were greeted with warm and sunny conditions making for an enjoyable weekend s shooting. Event 1 30 Target Barwon & District Points Score Championship with Robert Thompson taking the Overall sash with a score of 105/105. 1st AA Grade Peter Boland 104/105, 2nd Colin Betts 101/102, 1st A Grade Rodney Anderson 89/90, 2nd Wally Rae 96/99, 1st B Grade Kevin Pearce 87/90, 2nd Nathan Soulsby 85/90, State winners 1st C Grade Margaret Coddington 85/93, 2nd Justin Mann 82/93. Ladies Tracey Boon 63/90, Junior Jason Owen 88/90, Veteran Geoff Fett 87/90. Event 2 30 Target Barwon & District Handicap which was won by Ian Light with a score of 32/32, after a short shoot off against 2nd Jason Owen 38/40 and 3rd James Elias 37/40. Five shooters shoot off for 4th place with William Powell overcoming the others 40/41. Ladies 1st Helen Overton 39/41, 2nd Margaret Coddington 27/30. Event 3 50 Target Barwon & District Double Barrel Championship saw William Powell come out on top with a score of 102/102 after a shoot off against Matt Colley who took out 1st AA Grade 101/102, 2nd AA Grade and the 2011 Club Champion was Helen Overton 81/82. 1st A Grade Tony Coddington 60/61, 2nd Bob Alston 50/51, 1st B Grade Kevin Pearce 48/50, 2nd Charlie Bananno 62/65, 1st C Grade James Elias 47/50, 2nd Justin Mann 45/50. Ladies Margaret Coddington 43/50, Junior Jason Owen 51/52, Veteran Wally Rae 48/51. After the day s shooting had ceased, everyone enjoyed Bre s famous roast dinner and desserts followed by a few amble ales to wash it down. Sunday morning arrived and again presented shooters with perfect weather for shooting. Event 4 30 Target Barwon & District Single Barrel Championship came down to a shoot off to decide the victor with Kevin Pearce claiming the sash with a score of 35/35 over 1st AA Grade Jason Owen 34/35, 2nd Aaron Marsh 32/33, 1st A Grade Bob Alston 28/30, 2nd Allan Neilsen 38/41, 1st B Grade Charlie Bananno 26/30, 2nd Tony Coleman 25/30, 1st C Grade James Elias 27/30, 2nd Matt Elias 25/30. Ladies 10 AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET SHOOTING NEWS JULY 2011

13 Helen Overton 27/30, Junior Dean Jeffery 26/30, Veteran Geoff Fett 28/31. Event 5 20 Pair State Deauville Doubles Championship off 22 meters came down to two teams who shot the highest score of 19/20 in the event. After a short shoot off, the team of Aaron Marsh (Bourke) and Kyle Walton (Warren) claimed the sash with 22/24. The runners-up were Matt and James Elias (Hermidale) with 21/24. The final event for the weekend was Event 6 Barwon & District Double Rise Championship with the Overall sash being OA HG Peter Boland won by Leigh Knight with a score of 46/50 after a shoot off against 1st AA Grade Colin Betts 41/50, 2nd Mark Ticehurst 45/50, 1st A Grade Don Williamson 33/40, 2nd split between Ross Morris and Max Betts 32/40. 1st B Grade Grahame Armour 32/40, 2nd Tony Coleman 38/50, 1st C Grade Andrew Walkington 30/40, 2nd Matt Elias 27/40. Ladies Helen Overton 34/40,Junior Dean Jeffery 40/50, Veteran Wally Rae 30/40. The High Guns for the weekend were spread around a wide range of clubs. Overall High Gun went to Peter Boland (Camel Hill) 232/240, AA Grade High Gun went to Colin Betts (Brewarrina) 230/240, A Grade High Gun went to Ross Morris (Cobar) 220/240, B Grade High Gun went to Kevin Pearce (Cessnock) 220/240, and C Grade High Gun went to Justin Mann (Narrabri) 202/240. Ladies High Gun went to Helen Overton (Brewarrina) 218/240, Junior High Gun went to Jason Owen (Warren) 228/240 and Veterans High Gun went to Wally Rae (Narromine) 219/240. The club wishes to thank all our sponsors including Brewarrina RSL, Commercial Helicopters, Brewarrina Cash & Carry, St Mary Pharmacy, Elders Brewarrina, Casella Wines and Namoi Cotton Transport. A huge thank you to all the ladies in the kitchen for the superb meals and all the members and visitors who made this a very enjoyable and successful weekend. AUGUST CTSN DEADLINE EARLY CLOSING DATE FOR ADVERTISING AND EDITORIAL IN THE AUGUST CTSN WILL BE STRICTLY FRIDAY JUNE 17 COPY PRESENTED AFTER THIS DATE WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED 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 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 JULY 2011 AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET NEWS 11

14 PRINTING & MAILING COSTS Since I first started typesetting CTSN in 1995, I have been continually asked about its production. The questions invariably run along these lines: Why is it printed on a newsprint paper? Why do we not print on gloss paper? Why is weight so important? Why is it smaller than other magazines? And before we shifted to 4 colour throughout, one of the most asked questions, why we could not have full colour? The single answer to all these inexurably tied together questions is simply COST. The most critical costs are of course associated with the printing. In the time that I have been associated with the production of CTSN we have always used a newspaper printer in Shepparton Victoria (namely Shepparton News) who generally produce a large range of newspaper type products and associated magazines similar to the CTSN. The printing plant is modern and efficient for this type of web printing and because the press only prints on porous newsprint-type paper stocks, no expensive drying ovens are needed to dry the ink, as they would be if the paper used was of a gloss finish. The size of our print run (generally around 10,000 plus) is quite small by industry standards and also suits the type of press used at Shepparton. Because of our long term relationship with this printer, management always ensures that the CTSN is scheduled into their busy workload. Not many printers are even interested in this small-run size magazine and over the years we have often sourced check quotes from other printers, both web and sheet fed to see if we could produce a better looking Newsletter that was cost efficient to our needs. On our last check we found only 2 web printers that actually returned a quote. The cost of switching to a gloss paper, even with almost comparable paper weight to our current paper stock, represented approximately a 165 percent increase in our print costs alone, and the small amount of extra weight also placed us in the next category for postage. Over the years, sheet fed printers have also been given the opportunity to quote, but because the mechanics of a sheet fed press inhibits the use of a lighter weight paper, the cost blow-out on printing is more than double our present price and the postage cost issue becomes even greater. Apart from printing, the other major cost, as I have mentioned, is postage. The postage category that the CTSN falls under is Print Post under 125 grams weight. This means that even if we go over by 1 gram we move into the next weight/cost category. Until recently the next mailing category at Australia Post was grams which incurred a very large increase in postage rate, however a new rate category has been introduced with a weight restriction of grams. With this in mind I asked our mailing house to research the difference a couple of extra grams weight would make to postage costs for the June CTSN issue. With only 2 grams of extra weight the result is still enormous. The postage cost for the June issue was $ The extra grammage meant that the postage cost escalated to $11,230.00, a difference of $ or over $30,276 for the year. Until the December 2009 issue we were able to keep within the 125 gram postage cate gory by either printing a 64 page issue on a 52 gram paper called Norstar which is a slightly better quality and whiter paper than we used when we went to 72 pages of text and had to use 45 gram Newsprint. For the January 2010 issue, we introduced a 4 page gloss centre section which is printed at the same time and on the same sheet of paper as the covers to keep printing costs down. This was introduced as a part-way measure to allow our advertisers the opportunity of gloss presentation and also to allow the ACTA to showcase better some of our major events. However the weight again became an issue and left us with two alternatives: one, reduce the total number of text pages to 56 or two, to make the Newsletter slightly smaller in size. We opted for the latter. With more clubs contributing stories and many more photos being received, printing less pages would mean that even more articles would have to be held over to the following month. The CTSN which once had a trim size of 270 mm x 205 mm now has a trim size of 267 mm x 197 mm. Making paper is not an absolute or exact science and small variations still occur from reel to reel and batch to batch in paper manufacture. Water content plays an important part in paper weight. Even the amount of ink printed on the pages has some weight influence, so even now, because we are so close to going over postage category weight, the printer needs to constantly check and if necessary take the trim size down by enough to keep within our postage weight limit. In the August 2010 edition we initiated full 4 colour throughout the text pages. This allowed clubs to place colour advertisements at no extra cost within the results section. This has been applauded by members and gives a fresh new look to these pages. Cost had again played a part in delaying the introduction of full colour, but a very good offer from the printer allowed us to take up this option with only a small increase in production costs. DIGITAL ARCHIVING We are hopefully on the track of the last few missing issues, but if any member has access to or knows someone that might be able to loan us these issues, unincumberred and without conditions, that would be great. We will ensure that the issues you loan us are treated with the utmost care and will be carefully scanned without damage and returned to you promptly. The issues still missing are: 1947: Sept, Oct, Nov, Dec 1948: Jan/Feb, Mar, Apr, May, June, July, Sept, Oct, Nov, Dec 1949: Jan/Feb 1958: April (the one we have is too damaged) I can now report that a trial site, although small, has been set up by our webmaster and makes available to members some of the CTSN issues that have been archived. To check out the new digital archive of our CTSN and to test its search facility you should go to our website and click on the link that takes you to Search our CTSN Archives where you will be able to view our efforts so far. I remind you that this site is only in a developmental stage and many options for customising are yet to be set up, to enhance the initial search page, as well as the results. I will keep you informed of our progress. Jim Shepherd PHOTO COMPETITION NO. 3 Clubs/members can send Photo s (Digital only) to the CTSN address. If space permits we will publish the best of these. Awill 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 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. 12 AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET SHOOTING NEWS JULY 2011

15 Port Macquarie Clay Target Club May 2011 Hastings Double and Single Barrel ON SUNDAY MAY 1 the Port Macquarie Clay Target Club held their monthly competition at their grounds within the Hastings Regional Shooting Complex. The May competition day is one of the most prestigious one day competitions the club has through the year. The main event is the 2011 Hastings 75 Double Barrel Championship and the second event for the day is the 2011 Single Barrel Championship. At the end of nominations there were thirty-eight ACTA members ready to go to the traps. The Hastings 75 had LCD flat screen TV s and coffee machines on offer for the graded winners and runner ups while the single barrel place getters were given cash. Also another incentive to shoot well on the day was the club members shoot the programme which was sitting at $850 for any member that could shoot the required percentages on the day. The weather leading up to the day was just plain wet but the skies cleared for the Sunday but a strong wind was going to give every shooter another excuse to why they let one go. The Hastings 75 was shot off the common mark of 15 metres and over three walks of 25 targets. At the completion of the event there was one shooter, club member Robert Clarke who shot 74/75 in sometimes very difficult conditions and he took 1st in AA grade and the Championship Medal and LCD TV. Other results were 2nd AA grade Brett McKinnon 73/75, A grade 1st Mick McDonnell 73/75, 2nd Steve Saul 75/78, B grade 1st Ian Howe 78/60, 2nd Ken Saunders 75/80 and C grade 1st Phil Ryder 64/75 and 2nd Megan Wilkins 60/75. The second event was the 50 target 2011 single barrel Championship shot over two walks of twenty five. The winner was A grade shooter Cesar Diaz from Newcastle Lake Macquarie Club and he took the Championship Medal and cash with a score of 48/50. The other results were AA grade 1st Steve Walls 46/52, 2nd Robert Clarke 45/52, 2nd A grade Rex Wilson 45/50, B grade 1st Diane Deland 46/50, 2nd Ian Howe 43/50 and C grade Phil Ryder 39/50 and 2nd Maddison McCloy 33/50. Junior encouragement Award M McCloy with sponsor C Crighton The Overall High Gun was won by Robert Clarke 118/125 and the Ladies Hugh Gun winner was Diane Deland 112/125. The junior encouragement award was presented by the sponsor Colin Crighton to Maddy McCloy. Grade winners L-R P Ryder, I Howe, R Clarke & M McDonnell The shoot programme competition for May was not even shaken by local members so therefore this will jackpot to $ for the June competition day. The club would like to remind ACTA members that their club s annual two day competition will be run on Saturday August 6 and Sunday August 7 this year. AUSTRALIAN FIREARMES COMPANY FULL STOCKS CONTACTS FOR ORDERS afcfalcon@bigpond.com Southern Victoria NEIL BAKKER Gippsland Victoria WAYNE PARKS Tasmania STUART BROWNING Western Victoria LEN COOK Northern Territory PAUL DRENNAN JULY 2011 AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET NEWS 13

16 Canberra International Clay Target Club April 2011 Southern Cross Skeet Carnival This carnival is to commemorate the loss of the Lady Southern Cross. The world s greatest aviator Sir Charles Kingsford Smith and co pilot John Thompson Tommy Pethybridge lost on 8th November 1935 off Aye Island in the Gulf of Martaban, Myanmar formally known as Burma. The Lady Southern Cross was a Lockheed Altair 8D Special 10 years ahead of its time and was built to Kingsford s specifications. This aircraft has been located by Damien Lay History Maker International and awaits finances to recover this piece of history. History Maker International has produced 75th Anniversary Commemorative Release, commemorating the lives of Sir Charles Kingsford Smith and Tommy Pethybridge. The memorabilia can be viewed at www. historymaker. net.au. Damien Lay invites you to become a History Maker. Paul Johnston OA HG with solid crystal glass & Lady Southern Cross Perpetual HG Trophy 235/250 Shooters from the following clubs attended - Cecil Park, NSW, Wagga, Bathurst, Melbourne, Frankston, Townsville, Bourke, Newcastle- Lake Macquarie, Cooma, Bega. Saturday 16th - fine 19 deg. cloudy & a little windy Event 1 50tgt Graded Cash Divide 1st C: George Bailey 44/50, 2nd C: Don Badewitz 42/50 3rd C: Nancy Badewitz 41/50, 1st B: Rodney Kneipp 48/50, 2nd B: Mark Corbett 47/50, 3rd B: Phil Craig 46/50, 1st A: Paul Kouroupis 49/50, 2nd A: Wayne Petersen 46/50, 3rd A: Rod Nicholson 44/50, 1st AA: Paul Johnston 49/50, 2nd Peter Vella 47/50, Event 2 Fyshwick Firearms Skeet Handicap This event ended up with 9 shooters in the shoot off with two shooters Mark Corbett & Peter Vella shooting 50/50 the only perfect scores shot all weekend, and was very strongly contested with 4th place to Phil Craig 81/89, 3rd place to Mark Corbert who shot well with 109/114, with the last two shooters Steve Balogh with still 2 targets and George Bailey with only 1 target up his sleeve the 1st place final went to a first time Skeet shooter George Bailey 121/134 and 2nd place to Steve Balogh 129/134 this is what handicap events are all about. Event 3 Concrete Sleepers 25 Pair Skeet Doubles Championship 1st C: Don Badewitz 36/50, 2nd C: Nancy Badewitz 34/50, After a short shoot off 1st B: Rodney Kneipp 47/56, 2nd B: Mark Corbett 46/50, 1st A: Mark Kulstad 42/50, 2nd A: Wayne Petersen 41/50, 1st AA: Paul Johnston 44/50, 2nd AA: Peter Vella 41/50, Ladies Event H/G Nancy Badewitz 34/50. Event H/G Paul Kouroupis 46/50. Well done Paul. Sunday 17th Fine 20 deg. Sun & less wind than Saturday. Event 4 100tgt Southern Cross American Skeet Championship 1st C: Nancy Badewitz 85/100, 2nd C: Don Badewitz 84/100, 1st B: Rodney Kneipp 96/100, 2nd B: After a short shoot off with Mark Corbett was Phil Craig 99/105, 1st A: Wayne Petersen 94/100, 2nd A: Paul Kouroupis 93/100, 1st AA: Peter Vella 91/100,Event Ladies H/G Leonie Johnston 91/100, Event H/G Paul Johnston 97/100,O/A H/G for the 2 Days. C grade with an impressive score of 213/250 for a first time Skeet shooter George Bailey please come back George I think you have a future in Sheet Shooting. B Grade Mark Corbett 234/250 Shot well all weekend. A Grade Paul Kouroupis 234/250 also shot well all weekend, AA Grade Peter Vella 229/250 O/A H/G Ladies Leonie Johnston 203/250 O/A H/G Paul Johnston 235/250 received for the second year in a row the awe-inspiring solid crystal glass trophy and we now have a Lady Southern Cross Perpetual High Gun trophy designed and made by Damien Lay. AA Grade HG Peter Vella 229/250 A Grade HG Paul Kouropoupis 234/250 B Grade HG Mark Corbett 234/250 C Grade HG George Bailey 213/ AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET SHOOTING NEWS JULY 2011

17 New Lady Southern Cross Perpetual High Gun Trophy & Solid Crystal Glass Trophy Sashes, prizes & trophies for the Southern Cross Skeet Carnival This is the first time that Paul & Leonie have won O/A H/G at the same Carnival. Thank you to the shooters for making the effort to travel and compete. I would also like to thank our sponsors Fyshwick Firearms, Concrete Sleepers & Highland Sport, without sponsors we cannot give back to the shooters. And a final thank you very much to the CICTC staff who help run this carnival Garry & John K in the office, Rodney Shaun & JT for traps & targets, Terry & Christine for the fine food, Andrew for the Ladies HG Leonie Johnston grounds & club house, and Steve 203/250 for his sponsorship help. Paul Johnston taking his last shot to win OA HG for the 2 days ZZ SYDNEY AUSTRALIA Ulupna Island Victoria Day 1 Saturday April 30, nice sunny day Practice started about 11am and comp started around 1pm. There were 12 starters 10 of include sweeps. The best score of the day was Neale Guy, on fire and lucky to others he did not go into the sweeps. Overall went to John Marcocci 22/ nd Mick Tannous 22/ Scoreboard tells the rest. Day 2 Sunday May 1, overcast day, bit tricky Practice started at 10am, more practice than normal,as hard to see some birds Calcutta started around 11.30am Norm done the business, comp was on the way by 12.10pm the were 20 Starters 1 x t/o 19 in normal sweeps,15 in Super Sweeps. Looked like the overcast day & pressure of the mighty $ took its toll as there were only 4 clean at 1st 10 birds. Anyhow after a good day of ZZ comp, there were 2 left for the O/All shoot off - the brothers score 24/25. Overall winner Craig Fitzgerld 24/25 + 5, 2nd Lee Fitzgerld 24/25 +4, Long Run Craig Fitzgerld 23 straight. Nice to See Kahled & mates from Sydney. Like to give a special thanks Peter & Karen for breakfast lunch and tea and cabins. Also thanks to Neale, Horse, Elton big daddy, Colin, Craig & Lee and Family for their help. Yours, Vince Craig Fitzgerald OA winner JULY 2011 AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET NEWS 15

18 ISSF SHOOTING ACTA Representation on AISL In this third instalment of the ISSF Q&A series in response to concerns by shooters we have decided to look at ACTA representation on AISL. QUESTION: What representation does ACTA have on AISL? ANSWER: Before answering the question it is necessary to remember the comments made by Robert Nugent in his National President s Notes in the May edition of the CTSN: AISL exists primarily to produce medals for Australia. AISL is funded almost entirely by the Federal government, is totally independent from its members (ACTA included), and has an independent board. Whilst having to adhere to a strict reporting regime to the government, constitutionally it has little responsibility to report financially or otherwise to its members the shooting associations. It is useful to quickly examine the structure of AISL to make sense of where ACTA may have input into AISL management. ACTA is a full member by guarantee of the company Australian International Shooting Ltd along with Field and Game Federation of Australia, National Rifle Association of Australia, Pistol Australia and Target Rifle Australia. The NSW Shooting Association is an associate member. AISL is governed by a Board made up of five people namely: Cheryl Arnol (President), Glenn O Brien, Robert Marshall, Sharon Reynolds and Susannah Smith (Athletes Representative). Please note that none of these people are representatives of any particular sport but are elected because of their personal abilities. Those with long memories will recall that Glenn O Brien was a member of the ACTA Executive but, under AISL rules, no Board Member may also serve on the managing executive of a shooting sport so Glenn had to resign his position on ACTA. Nominations for election to the AISL Board are called as and when vacancies occur. It is important to note that the AISL board members are elected on their own merits and not on the basis of representation of the AISL member bodies. This is the management model recommended by the Australian Sports Commission and thus effectively mandated for AISL. The AISL Board has overall responsibility for the management of international shooting in Australia. As part of its responsibility AISL implements a high performance program and that is where our ISSF shooters have an interest. AISL have implemented what they call a High Performance Program Joint Management Charter let s not go into the acronyms for the moment! To implement the charter, AISL has formed a Joint Management Committee which is comprised of the High Performance Program Management Committee, a Secretariat and three functional working groups. The HPPM Committee is made up of a member of the Australian Sports Commission, the AISL High Performance Manager and the AISL coaches. A number of high level bodies have seats on this committee including the Australian Olympic Committee, Australian Paralympic Committee and the Australian Commonwealth Games Association so it is a pretty high powered group. The AISL head office provides the secretariat functions. One of the three working groups is the Shotgun Working Group and it is here that ACTA has input. The shotgun working group is made up of the: ACTA 2011 NATIONAL SPORTING CLAYS CHAMPIONSHIPS August 27-28, 2011 National Ground, Wagga Wagga, NSW BOOK ACCOMMODATION NOW! AISL High Performance Manager AISL Shotgun National Coach (Mr Valeriy Timokhin who leads the group) and ACTA High Performance Representative (currently ACTA Executive Member Mrs Elaine Forward). The shotgun working group has a range of responsibilities primarily concerned with strategic development of the high performance end of Australian ISSF shotgun shooting. The AISL website lists the following responsibilities for the working groups: Develop implementation plans to increase AISL and its Members coordination, collaboration, and/or integration for high performance areas specific in the HP Plan, in addition to any other proposed joint initiatives; Present implementation plans to HPPMC for consideration; Implement relevant Joint Management Business Plan priorities; Meet quarterly with HPPMC Committee to report on implementation progress and discuss any ad hoc management policy issues; and Ensure that Joint Management Business Plan priorities are reflected in all HPP Plans and Reports, Policy, Performance, and Resource Reviews with the CEO. What this bureaucratese boils down to is that the shotgun working group is responsible for developing policy initiatives, set shoot programs, establish priorities with respect to international events and recommend training standards (including the dreaded PQS discussed in the last issue of CTSN). Please note that the selection of teams to represent Australia overseas is not the responsibility of this group. That decision is made by the HPPM Committee with input from the various advisory bodies. Obviously it is critical that the ACTA representative on the AISL Shotgun Committee has an in-depth knowledge and experience in ISSF shooting at an international level. Our current representative, Mrs Elaine Forward, is easily the most qualified person on the ACTA Executive for this task. Elaine is an ISSF Class A Judge, a member of the AISL Judges committee, has served a term on the ISSF Shotgun Committee, is a former member of the Australian Olympic Committee and has officiated at many international events around the world including ACTA ISSF Nationals, Australia Cups, World Cups, World Championships, Commonwealth and Olympic Games. It is doubtful whether anybody else in Australia could match this depth of expertise. Currently your ACTA Executive is negotiating a Memorandum of Understanding with AISL to further clarify the relationship between the two organisations and we will report on that in due course. Good shooting! International Shooting Committee 16 AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET SHOOTING NEWS JULY 2011

19 VCTA NORTH EAST ZONE CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS AT BENDIGO On a cold but fine day a small but dedicated band of 24 competitors attended at Bendigo Clay Target Club on Saturday 21st May to decide the North East Zone Champion Of Champions. After 75 Tgs of 25 Single Barrel, 25 Double Barrel & 25 Points Score there where no possibles, two competitors Tony Moroni & Phil Headon both on 123/125 had to shoot off for the honour of being this years NEZ Champion of Champions. After 15 Tgts both shooters where still clean after 30 Tgts Tony was clean and Phil was 2 points down, giving the overall win and the NEZ Champion Of Champions sash to Tony Moroni. The minor grades where decided without shoot offs. The final event on the day was a 25 Tgt points score trophy event and Tony Moroni showed all how to do it again by dropping only 1 point. Even with a small trap breakdown the day was over and done by Many thanks to those that traveled and supported the club. EVENT 1: 75 Tgt Mixed NEZ Ch of Ch Overall & AA grade T Moroni 173/175 2nd P Headon 171/175, A Grade 1st R McKinnon 118/125 2nd D Hansford 111/125, B Grade 1st B Moroni 114/125 2nd S Lennane 111/125. Brendan Moroni, Tony Moroni and Rick McKinnon EVENT 2: 25 TGT Points AA Grade T Moroni 74/75 2nd D Richardson 73/75, A Grade 1st R Mannix 74/75 2nd J Shepherd 73/75, B Grade 1st S Lennane 2nd W Whitehead 70/75. ISSF Sydney World Cup A large Australian contingent competed at the ISSF World Cup at the Sydney International Shooting Centre in March. With 748 shooters from across the world converging on Sydney, it was one of the largest World Cups on record and created tough competition across the board. With quota places available for next year s 2012 London Olympic Games, here is a rundown on how the Australian athletes fared. SHOTGUN Women s Skeet Lauryn Mark saved the best till last for Australia as she signalled a return to form with a tremendous performance across the three rounds of competition. Lauryn shot rounds of 23, 25 and 22 to finish with an overall score of 70 and in ninth position. Her PQS performance however won a quota place for Australia for next year s Olympic Games. Despite missing a six-way shoot-off for the final by just one target, the 30-yearold Victorian was boosted by the performance and can now look forward to the Arafura Games and Grand Prix event in Serbia during May. Fellow Australians Laura Coles and Zita Dettori shot scores of 68 and 63 respectively, while MQS athlete Suzy Balogh finished on 53. Men s Skeet 18-year-old Paul Adams was the standout performer in the men s skeet as he came within one clay of a PQS with a new personal best of 120. In his first World Cup appearance, Paul showed composure across all five rounds, and if he had been entered in the main field, he would have finished in a tie for 18th. Clive Barton finished on a score of 116, including a perfect 25 in his last round, while James Bolding also shot 116 and Anthony Sottosanti scored 112. Men s Trap Michael Diamond came within a whisker of another World Cup medal after featuring in the final of the men s trap. Michael shot 120 across his five qualifying rounds and entered the final in a tie for fourth, before finishing fifth with an overall score of 138. Adam Vella was the second highest ranked Australian in 10th place after hitting 117, while Nino Pedulla finished on a score of 104. Aaron Zupanic, featuring in his first World Cup, shot 103 across the qualifying rounds. Women s Trap Suzy Balogh finished as the highest ranked Australian in 17th place after rounds of 22, 22 and 21 for a score of 65. Catherine Skinner and Laetisha Scanlan recorded scores of 64 and 62, while MQS athletes Teegan McCloy and Kelly Coogan finished on 63 and 58. Men s Double Trap Russell Mark and Craig Trembath both qualified for the final of the men s double trap as the Aussie pair aimed for a place on the medal dais. Russell finished in 5th place on a score of 183, and just one target away from a shoot-off for third place, while Craig ended with 179. Nick Kirley recorded a 133, while MQS entrants Tom Turner and Steve Haberman finished with 126 and 123. EVENT Finals Our 1st cut-off PQS Trap Men Trap Women Double Trap Skeet Women Skeet Men JULY 2011 AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET NEWS 17

20 Psychological Skills for Shooting Michael Kruger-Davis EMOTIONAL MANAGEMENT This article is a continuation of the series on stress management and deals with emotional management. Last month s article looked at problem management as a factor of stress management. Problem management is most effective before practise or competition, whereas emotion management is primarily carried out during practise or competition. According to Raedeke& Burton emotional management strategies must be able to handle the stress that is triggered by both thoughts and arousal if it is to be effective. Symptoms of increased arousal: sweaty palms, racing heartbeat, butterflies in the stomach, tight chests, etc, can occur when an athlete thinks negative thoughts about previous performances that lead to judgements and anxiety about the future. This stress can also occur with negative thoughts prompting elevated arousal. For example, arousal level can become elevated when we are shooting in a very important competition and we are shooting well. The fact that you are doing well can lead to highly stressed arousal levels because you become fearful and anxious about the future, which in this case is your ability to continue to break targets. It is hard to predict when you will need to manage you emotions during a competition. The problem with emotional management is that it is usually reactive, that is, we don t do anything about it until we are experiencing it happening. What we should be developing are proactive strategies that can help athletes develop greater emotional control, lower stress levels and automate coping skills so that we can effectively deal with the stressful situations that occur during competitions. For years psychologists have been teaching clients to relax, so that when they are confronted with a stressful situation they will be able to put their relaxation skills to practise and reduce their stress and anxiety. By taking time every day to practise relaxation techniques, or using self-talk scripts emotional control can be enhanced. Positive self-talk programs can be used to remind athletes of past successes, effective preparation and their individual adaptability. According to Raedeke & Burton, these strategies will help keep athletes focused on the present, on the things they can control (task and effort factors) and on viewing problems as challenges. Reactive emotional management is concerned with maintain composure, emotional control and mental toughness during a demanding competition. Reactive emotional management strategies might include using well rehearsed pre and post shot routine, having a mantra or trigger that can be used to increase attention but reduce arousal, centring, and focus strategies to keep you in the here and now. Raedeke& Burton, claim that no single strategy can deal with stress from both arousal induced and thought induced stress. They claim that CLUB NEWS PORT MACQUARIE: Results of AGM on 1/5/11 President: Mick Wilkins, Vice-Presidents: Lesley Langer & Ken McWhirter, Secretary: Megan Wilkins, Treasurer: Allana Stevens, Committee: Michael Carter, Wendy Minter, Dick Piper, Col Crighton. effective coaches use total emotional management packages (TEMPs) to deal with both types of anxiety. Total emotional management packages are important because they deal with both arousal induced stress and thought induced stress. By including a relaxation exercise, unwanted muscular tension and physical anxiety (arousal induced stress) can be alleviated. Further, by including positive self-talk, designed to counter negative self-talk and irrational beliefs, thought induced stress can be minimised as well. The TEMPs need to be a systematic approach to managing stress. Firstly, athletes must be taught how to deal with stress systematically. Athletes need to be able to identify if the stress is thought induced or arousal induced. Secondly, the athlete needs to have realistic process and performance goals in place that are achievable and as personally controllable as possible. Part of this component is that athletes need to create and maintain a mindset that fosters mental toughness. That is, the athlete needs to be confident, competent, composed, positive, focused on the task rather than on them self, and optimally aroused and motivated to strive for personal bests. Next, these TEMPs need to be practised away from competition, so that they can be used when needed in the competition. If they are practised enough then when confronted with a stressful situation in a game they will automatically revert to the strategies in the TEMP. Finally, integrated coping strategies need to be available and employed when needed. Strategies might include: The Black Box techniques, centring, rapid muscle relaxation, humming or using a mantra. As I have said above these emotional management strategies need to be practise both in and out of competition. This can be done by either total immersion (flooding) or gradual exposure (systematic desensitization). Total immersion places the athlete in an extremely stressful situation so that they get used to the level of stress typical of demanding events. Total immersion assumes that the athlete can handle, or has strategies to handle, the high levels of stress, so that they will be able to cope easily with lower level when confronted with them. Total immersion can backfire because the stress is too great and the athlete cannot recall or execute their coping strategies. Coaches need to be mindful that total immersion can impact on the athlete s level of trust with the coach, and will need to be available to assist the athlete if they are clearly in too deep. Gradual exposure, sometimes referred to as systematic desensitization, requires the athlete to face a series of situations arranged in a hierarchy with each situation being more stressful that the one before. This should involve the athlete learning a coping strategy or relaxation and then using it to limit arousal whilst the athlete is visualising each situation. When the athlete can do this successfully by visualising, then real-life situations are set up so that the athlete can practise coping skill in the real world. Because we are human and because we can conceptualise events, issues, problems, etc, it is impossible to be stress free. Regardless of how relaxed you are you will at some time come across a situation that will raise your stress level. Maintaining mental toughness such as being composed, confident, competent, competitive and in control and using the methods outlined above will provide you with the skills and abilities to reduce the level of stress in your sport and the impact that the stress will have on your performance. References: D, Raedeke& T. Burton (2008) Sport Psychology for Coaches. Human Kinetics I have put together all the articles that I have written for the CTSN on CD as word files. These are available for $25.00 (which includes GST and Postage). If you wish to purchase a copy please send cheque or money order to me at the address below. Michael Kruger-Davis is the Consulting Psychologist for the Southern Sports Academy in NSW and a member of 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 at Gavan Bassett Rd, Gillenbah Via Narrandera 2700 or on AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET SHOOTING NEWS JULY 2011

21 Skeet Occasional light showers and gloomy overcast conditions kept a few of our regulars away from the monthly Skeet handicap held on Saturday 16th April but the twelve shooters in attendance managed to complete the programme without getting wet. Geoff Jacobsen won the event from Justin Hayden and Roy Warren. The hours spent on the Dry-Fire simulator (obtained by courtesy of a recent Safe Shooting grant and a generous donation by one of our members) paid dividends for Geoff who managed to break most of his nemesis targets at stations 3, 4 and 5 for a change. Skeet competitions are held on the 3rd Saturday of each month commencing at 1.00pm. Trap A number of our members and regular visitors were away at the Northern Zone Shoot/Flying Fox Carnival at Wingham- Taree and others found their leave passes revoked due to Easter Bunny duties so numbers were down on Easter Sunday 24th April, It should be mentioned here that those who represented our club at that shoot performed brilliantly. Tony Ryder won the handicap Kim Nealon and Tony shot over 350 targets in the Double Barrel Championship before one eluded Tony leaving Kim the overall winner and Tony the winner of AA Grade. Mike Sullivan, Ian Sullivan and Therese Nealon were in the shoot-off for second place in B grade with Therese being successful. Mike won the B grade single barrel. While on the subject of away performances, our Nancy Davis shot brilliantly to win the B Grade Points Score event at the Nationals recently with a score of 294/300. Rod Gardiner C Grade DB, Points, 75T Medley Twenty eight shooters lined up for a 25T Double Barrel a 25T Single Barrel and 25T Points Score all conducted as cashdivides, and then 20 pair of Deauville Doubles (drawn partners) in a somewhat relaxed atmosphere. Possibles were shot by Phil Westbury, Ray Turner Les Wheeler B grade 25 DB winner (AA) Steve Murray and Geoff Jacobsen (A) in the Double Barrel Event. In B Grade Les Wheeler collected the fat end of the prize with 24/25 from Geoff Pringle and Matt Willamson (23/25) while in C Grade, Rod Gardiner and James Klingner shared the money with 24/25. No possibles were recorded in the Single Barrel event. Phil Westbury and Kevin Harding tied with 23/25 in AA Steve Murray won A with 24/25 with Kerry Miller and Neil Nugent equal second on 23/25. Dr David Hogan was 1st in B Grade with 23/25 from David Bodley 22/25. James Klingner visiting from Glen Innes had his second collect for the day winning C grade with 22/25 from Luke Barnes Dr David Hogan, winner of B Grade SB, Eq 1st Points, 75T Medley & Intermediate HG 21/25. Perhaps it was the great meal of freshly cooked snapper, chips with fresh school prawns and salad provided by Warren and Jamie Beddoes with the assistance of Dick Powell and David Bodley but the good scoring returned in the 25T Points Score event after lunch. Kevin Harding in AA, Kevin O Brien and Geoff Jacobsen in A grade recorded the perfect 75/75. Dr David Hogan with 72/75 (3 second barrels) and Jamie Beddoes (24 single barrels and one missed target) shared the money in B Grade, while Rodney Gardiner Zachary Smart Junior winner with VP Phil Westbury streeted the field in C grade with 74/75. Mick Allott was 2nd that grade with 65/75. Twelve pairs contested the 20 pair Deauville Doubles where AA and A graders were drawn with B and C Graders. Kerry Miller and Rod Gardiner were the only pair to shoot the 20/20 and took away the prizes provided by the Easter Bunny. Kevin Harding and David Harding were just one point away as were Steve Murray and Jamie Beddoes. Club Secretary Geoff Jacobsen was not the proudest person on the range because he finally managed some decent scores after a long dry run, but because his 12 year old grandson, Zac Smart, a junior member of the Gold Coast Clay Target Club, was presented with his first clay target shooting prize by Vice President Phil Westbury after a creditable performance at just his second competition shoot. Easter chocky s for the 75T aggregate went to Kevin Harding in AA who also collected the High Gun tankard (122/125), Kevin O Brien 121/125 in A Grade, David Hogan 116/125 in B (and Intermediate High Gun) and Rod Gardiner 115/125 in C Grade. Ron Field Side by Side Challenge The Ron Field Side by Side Challenge will be conducted as an optional 25 DB event from 16 metres after the conclusion of the programme shown in the NSW Blue Book at our monthly shoot on 26th June. One of our newer and most enthusiastic members, Ron has issued a challenge to all comers to dust off the old side by side and shoot some targets the way Grandfather used to. Check out our programme on JULY 2011 AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET NEWS 19

22 Wangaratta Clay Target Club Top Performances in May s DTL Wangaratta Clay Target Club held its May down the Line Championship shoot on Saturday 21 at the club s North Wangaratta range. A good attendance of 45 clay target enthusiasts guaranteed an exciting days shooting activities, with a pleasing roll up of both Junior and Lady shooters present. The weather conditions were ideal and with lots of hot food available from the clubs canteen managed by the Vine Hotel, the day finished on a high note. The club held a 50 Target Double Barrel Championship. event first, with Robert Hosking returning an enviable tally of 146/146 with 2nd in AA grade won by local DTL enthusiast Keith Willett close behind on 145/146. Peter Cavedon won A grade with 49/51 and 2nd place by David Luelf on 48/51. Junior champ Bailey Vogelzang was too hard to topple in B grade, shooting 49/50, an excellent result. Veteran shooter, Harry Stolpe from Wodonga returned a score of 52/54 winning 2nd in B Josh Moore took out C with 46/50 and 2nd by lady top shot, Shawnti Coolahan on 45/50. The 20 Tgt Bob Barron Memorial Handicap event, held yearly in Back L-R Ben Vogelzang, Peter Cavedon, Keith Willett, Shawnti Coolahan Front Vilya Vogelzang, Ben Antonello, Bailey Vogelzang, Robert Hosking, Josh Moore, Abbey Coolahan CLASSIFIEDS recognition of the late Bob s untiring efforts in maintaining the grounds and club house over many years was taken out by Shawnti Coolahan, on a perfect score of 29/29. The high degree of shooting skills that Shawnti is demonstrating at present should guarantee her many more wins in the future, and probably a grade change! Ben Vogelzang shot well again winning 2nd on 28/29 and 3rd place by Ben Antonello with a tally of 23/24. Well done Ben. The Overall High Gun was won by Ben Vogelzang 79/80, Juniors by Bailey Vogelzang 77/100, Veterans by legendary shooter Bill Iles 75/100 and ladies, Vilya Vogelzang. 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 pump-action 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. WANTED: Under & Over Skeet or Field shotgun, all makes and models considered, would also consider 20 gauge for a young shooter. Please telephone , Private cash buyer. Licence Number B. 20 AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET SHOOTING NEWS JULY 2011

23 THE AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET ASSOCIATION presents the 18 TH ACTA SPORTING CLAY NATIONALS TO BE HELD AT THE A.C.T.A. NATIONAL GROUND TASMAN RD., WAGGA WAGGA NSW SATURDAY 27TH AUGUST AND SUNDAY 28TH AUGUST, 2011 Events to commence at 8.30am daily. SATURDAY 27 TH AUGUST Event 1-100tgt ACTA Sporting Clays Championship O/A plus 1st in AA, A, B, & C Grades, Medals 2nd & 3rd Ladies/Juniors/Veterans Nomination: $75.00 SUNDAY 28 TH AUGUST Event 2-100tgt Commonwealth Sporting Clays Championship O/A plus 1st in AA, A, B & C Grades, Medals 2nd & 3rd Ladies/Juniors/Veterans Nomination: $75.00 NATIONAL SPORTING CLAY CHAMPION In conjunction with Events 1 and 2 Overall winner: Royal Blue Sash and Trophy Plus AA, A, B & C : 1st 2nd 3rd Ladies/Juniors/Veterans Open to all ACTA, SSAA and Field & Game Australia Members NOMINATIONS CLOSE FRIDAY 12TH AUGUST FIELD LIMITED TO 120 SHOOTERS ENTRY FORMS ARE NOW AVAILABLE FOR THIS EVENT FROM: ACTA NATIONAL OFFICE ON OR PROVIDING THE FIELD DOES NOT FILL, LATE NOMINATIONS OR NOMINATIONS TAKEN ON THE DAY OF SHOOTING WILL INCUR A PENALTY OF $25.00 PER EVENT. State Teams Shoulder to Shoulder Match ACTA members to be shot in conjunction with Events 1 & 2 Trophy Bruce Hall Shield Three person Team. Members must be affi liated with the same ACTA/SSAA/Field & Game Australia Branch/Club The ACTA also reserves the right to alter the program NOTE: The ACTA will select a Team to attend the World Sporting Championships in Wales in It may be necessary for this team to be partially or fully self funded. JULY 2011 AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET NEWS 21

24 CONDITIONS OF ENTRY NATIONAL SPORTING CLAYS CHAMPIONSHIPS 1. Proof of association membership must be shown. In the event of any shooter not being able to produce his/her Handicap Card, a duplicate shall be issued for the duration of the National Championships. This card will then be forwarded to the Club Secretary to enable scores shot to be recorded. Note: A $20 fee will be charged for the issue of any duplicate Handicap Card. 2. Squads of 5 shooters to shoot 100 targets in four rounds of The Organising Committee will decide the order of shooting. 4. Skeet or Trap targets will be thrown, as well as mini, midi battue, rockett rabbit or flash or any other sporting clay target approved by the Association. Target type for any stand will be at the discretion of the shoot official, but shall number five (5) in total. 5. Shooters will be squadded as per ACTA rules and regulations and any interpretation of this will be the responsibility of the Tournament Director. 6. Each shooter is to take enough cartridges to shoot at 25 targets 7. Shooters who fail to appear in time for their squad may be re-squadded towards the end of the event, but this is not guaranteed and non-participation is a possibility. 8. Should a shooter being late for his squad then elect to withdraw from the event he may not be eligible for any refund of nominations paid. 9. All shooters must sign the score sheet after each 25 targets. Once a shooter has signed his score sheet he has accepted his score and grade. Any score sheet not carrying the shooters signature will be credited with the lowest score recorded. 10. Any competitor will be called upon to referee and/or score throughout the period of competition. The persons designated to referee and score must fulfill their obligation to do so. Failure to either referee or score may incur a penalty of the LOSS OF ONE TARGET. 11. Shooters will be drawn from each day s last round squads to referee and score the first round of the following day, being ready to officiate at the advertised starting time. Shooters who fail to fulfil their responsibility may be penalised one target. While replacement referee and scorers are permissible, the penalty of a loss of one target for they re failing to officiate shall be made against the officially designated person. 12. Any unauthorised shooter interfering with or attempting to interfere with the trap may be penalised FIVE (5) TARGETS. 13. All disputes must be in writing together with $20 deposit, which is refundable subject to the appeal being upheld. 14. All disputes and deposits must be lodged with the Tournament Director, who shall arrange a hearing with the appointed jury. 15. Any eligible competitor paying nominations is entitled to receive awards in the Open section, Womens, Juniors or Veterans section, however the overall winner cannot take any section prize. 16. A minimum of three persons must compete in any Grade or Section, including High Gun before sashes, medals trophies and/or cash are awarded, irrespective of nomination paid. 17. Nominations will be by pre-nomination, and only if nominations do not reach the maximum entry of 120 will nominations be taken on the day. Nomination if taken on the day of the event will incur a extra fee of $ Nominations will close daily at 10.00am. 18. Any interpretation of the program and conditions of entry will be the responsibility of attending members of the Executive Committee, whose decision shall be final. 19. An acceptable standard of dress is required for all competitors, Tournament Director to adjudicate. 20. Reduced Nominations: These shall apply to juniors and the second family members entering into the same event, they being wives and husbands. Shooters paying reduced noms are eligible for Open as well as section prizes. 21. All Competitors must comply with Firearms Licensing Laws in their State of residence and in the State hosting the National Trap Championships. 22. Competitors to be eligible for A.C.T.A. team selection must be fully paid up members of the A.C.T.A. and Australian citizens prior to the competition. 23. Upon application to the ACTA office, refunds less a $5.00 administration fee will be available. Refunds will not be available for competitors not complying with this condition of entry. 22 AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET SHOOTING NEWS JULY 2011

25 2011 NATIONAL SPORTING 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: OPEN All competitors must tick this box 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 / / TICK Your SPORTING GRADE AA A B C TICK Organisation Membership A.C.T.A S.S.A.A. FGA Please note: PRE-Nominations CLOSE at 5.00 pm on Friday 12th August 2011 Nominations will be by pre-nomination, and only if nominations do not reach the maximum entry of 120 will nominations be taken on the day. Nomination if taken on the day of the event will incur a extra fee of $ Nominations will close daily at 10.00am. Sporting Nationals Program Reduced Nomination Late Nomination (Jnrs/Sub Jnrs/*Ptnr) Pre-Nomination After Pre-noms close Event 1 Saturday 27 August ACTA Sporting Clays Championship - 100T $65 $75 $100 2 Sunday 28 August Commonwealth Sporting Clays Championship - 100T $65 $75 $100 All Shooters will be pre-squadded. Shooters wishing to nominate in the same squad with other shooters need to send all pre-nomination forms and payments together in the one envelope. At least one nomination form must carry the names of all shooters wishing to be squadded together Requests for preferential squadding will only apply to pre-nominations. (Conditions apply). Special Squad requests The ACTA reserves the right to refuse any request or nomination. (See ACTA website for additional information.) *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 post to PO Box 466 Wagga Wagga or Fax to National Pin $10 collect at Nationals Office By my signature: I acknowledge and agree to the Conditions of Entry. Signed: Date: JULY 2011 AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET NEWS 23

26 Barmera 1 May 11 25T SKT A: F Albanese 24/25, H Nunn 22/25; B: R Maywald 24/25; C: P Brister 22/25, N West 21/25; 50T DB OA & A: F Albanese 50/50, N West 47/50; AA: E Schmaal 59/60, A Mattschoss 58/60; B: J Mattschoss 52/54, M Woosnam 51/54; C: I Maywald 38/50, R Nutt 32/50; 25T CONT OA & A: F Albanese 25/25, N West 24/25; B: J Mattchoss 27/28, T Drakopoulos 26/28; C: M Schuman 19/25, R Nutt 14/27; HG: F Albanese 99/100. Bordertown 24 Apr 11 Fine (16): 50T DB CS OA & AA: W Hawker 123/123, A Jones 120/123; A: W Sanders 76/77, L Hawker 63/64; B: J Holder 66/67, F Keen 68/67; C: J Bone 48/50, S Wallis 47/50; JNR Encouragement Sash: J Bone; 20T PS CD AA: B Andrews, W Hawker 60/60; A: W Sanders 59/60, S Zadon 56/60; B: F Keen 54/60, J Holder 52/60; C: P Noske 51/60, S Wallis 50/65; 20 Pr D/D CS: J Hawker, B Andrews 54/54, A Jones, W Sanders 53/54. International 1 May 11 Cool/Showers (36): 25T Trench A: C Bradley 20/25, J Melisi 18/25; B: D Oliviero, J Muscio 17/25; C: J Zuppa 18/25, L Gentilcore 17/25; 25T SKT A: L Schubert 24/25, L Piscioneri 25/27; B: K Redford 26/28, D Oliviero 25/28; C & OA: R Pitt 25/25, M Huxtable 3l/33; 25T PS A: C Bentley 81/81, G Hopgood 80/81; B: K Redford 80/84, B Duncan 78/84; C: A Dalle Molle 68/75, L Gentilcore 65/75; 25T SB A: H Bowman 34/35, J Melisi 30/32; B: L Ciaramellano 26/27, J Holder 25/27; C: A Dalle Molle 20/25, L Gentilcore 18/25; 30T DB AA & OA L Piscioneri 53/53, D Oliviero 42/43; A: A May 52/53, D Keen, M Pontifex 32/33; B: B Duncan 28/30, V Tomasoni 30/33; C: L Gentilcore 30/30, A Dalle Molle 28/30; VET: John Muscio 28/30; JNR: Angus Tapscott 28/30; HG: D Oliviero 166/180; Internatiional Team Shoot: D Oliviero, J Melisi, P Marmorale, R Borzillo, A Panazzolo 140/150. Lake Albert 1 May 11 Drizzly rain (24): 100T Seeker Fisheries MXD CS OA & AA: D Beelitz 146/150, R Andrews 145/150; A: S Zadow 142/150, B August 141/150; B: F Keen 139/150, S Crane 126/150; C: S Keen 120/150, G Harvey 127/162; Open HG: D Beelitz 146/150; VET HG: B Andrews 145/150; LAD HG: L Beelitz 136/150. Mallala 26 Apr 11 Bright with a breeze (44): 25T PS AA: R Borzillo 75/75, G Read 73/75; A: M Pontifex 72/75, M Collumb 86/90; B: F Keen 71/75, B Duncan 70/75; C: A Smedley 69/75, J Meaney 62/75; 50T DB AA: R Borzillo 59/60, D Lymn 58/60; A: D Keen 75/76, M Competition RESULTS South Australia Pontifex 74/76; B: F Keen 51/52, B Mcguirk 50/52; C: A Smedley 45/50, D Hemming 44/50; 25T DB HC: A Smedley 25/25, B Mcguirk 37/38, F Keen 36/38. Mallala 7 May 11 Calmish with moths (19): 30T Twilite DB CD A: B Cottell, G Gilbert, B Dempster 29/30; B: J Gilbert 30/30; C: J Wheatley, N Dempster 25/30; 10T DB CD A: G Gilbert, P Forner 10/10; B: J Gilbert, B Zanker T Evans 9/10; C: J Wheatley 9/10; 50T State Night MXD AA & OA: B Evans 58/60, P Forner 56/60; A: B Dempster 54/60; B: L Ciaramellano 95/108, J Gilbert 94/108; C: N Dempster 39/60, J Wheatley 55/84; HG AA: B Evans 94/100. Mid North 8 May 11 Showery,light breeze (12): 20T CD: T O Connor 20/20, R Forner, D Keen, G Read 19/20; 20T PS A: P Foner 87/90, D Keen 85/90; B: T Bowman 80/90, T O Connor 74/90; C: H Rogers 63/90, D Waters 53/90; 20T HC: T Bowman 19/20, G Read 21/23, R Thompson 20/23; 25T B/T A: D Keen 23/25, P Forner 21/25; B: G Read 23/25, H Bowman 22/25; C: T Bowman 20/25, H Rogers 20/25. Mt Gambier 9 Apr 11 Wet & Windy: Carlin & Gazzard Club Skeet CS 25T OA: G Height 25/25; A: K Atkin 22/25; C: H Megan 24/25, D Small 23/25; Scoot s Agencies 30T SB AA: G Kessegian 28/30, H Megan 27/30; A: S Zadow 26/30, D Small 22/30; B: K Dawe 28/30, J McIntyre 25/30; C: M Freeman 21/30, A Green 20/30; Mt Gambier Eye Clinic DB 30T AA: K Atkin 31/32, G Height 33/34; A: S Zadow 29/32, W Lindner 28/32; B: S Crane 30/30, K Dawe 29/30; C: A Green 24/30, M Freeman 20/30; South East Autotrade HG: H Megan 80/90. Port Lincoln 1 May 11 Very nice (17): 50T DB A: T Stringer 66/67; B: G Bollen 49/50; C: M Smith 46/50; 50T CONT A: K Firth 49/50; B: B Claughton 48/50; C: M Smith 35/50; OA HG: K Firth 97/100. Southern 17 Apr 11 Fine and cool (25); 25T CONT Grd HC shot off 16m: T Scarff 23/25, L Higgins 24/25, T Dunn 24/25; 60T Medley 20 DB, 20 SB, 20 PS A: T Dunn 91/100, D Keen 88/100; B: F Keen 86/100, R Leake 83/100; C: S Keen 82/100, G Harrison 67/100; Steward Reilly Memorial HG Trophy over events: T Dunn 115/125. Southern Yorke 24 Apr 11 Fine (13): 15T CD: K Hobbs 15/15, D Mills 15/15, D Pollard 15/15; Humphys Cup 10T DB HC G Read 32/34, J Stock 31/34, D Pollard 29/32; 25T DB Grd A: D Pollard 59/60; B: T Bowman 23/25; C: J Stock 23/25. TRADE PRACTICES ACT The attention of advertisers is drawn to the Trade Practices Act 1974 and the provisions in the Act which apply to advertising. It is not possible for the A.C.T.A. to ensure that advertisements which are published in this magazine comply in all respects with the Act and the responsibility must therefore be on the person, company or advertising agency submitting the advertisement for publication. The A.C.T.A. reserves the right to refuse any advertisement without stating the reason. BROKEN HILL GUN CLUB TWO DAY SHOOT 9TH & 10TH JULY 2011 SKEET CHAMPIONSHIP $ worth of Day 1 Trophies & Sashes SATURDAY 9th 9.00am start EVENT 1 25 PAIR SKEET DOUBLES NOMS CHAMPIONSHIP FULL $30.00 GRADED O/A,AA, A,B,C, L,J,V $20.00 Overall winner - Sash & Trophy 1st AA,A,B,C - Sash & Trophy 2nd each grade - Trophy Ladies.Veteran & Junior - Trophy EVENT 2 50TGT SINGLES NOMS CHAMPIONSHIP FULL $30.00 GRADED O/A,AA, A,B,C, L,J,V $20.00 Overall winner - Sash & Trophy 1st AA,A,B,C - Sash & Trophy 2nd each grade - Trophy Ladies.Veteran & Junior - Trophy Day 2 SUNDAY 10th 8.30am start EVENT 3 100TGT WEST DARLING NOMS SKEET CHAMPIONSHIP FULL $40.00 GRADED O/A,AA, A,B,C, L,J,V $30.00 Overall winner - Sash & Trophy 1st AA,A,B,C - Sash & Trophy 2nd each grade - Trophy 3rd each grade - Trophy Ladies.Veteran & Junior - Trophy HIGH GUN CONDUCTED OVER EVENTS 1,2,3 Overall & Grade High Guns AA,A,B,C High Gun - Sash Only TOTAL NOMS FULL $ L,J,V $70.00 LADIES.VETERAN & JUNIOR - Reduced nominations on all events Person Nominating Ladies.Veteran & Junior will be eligible for L/V/J Trophies or Grade (not both) Nominations do not include Optional Sweepstakes The Broken Hill Gun Club wishes to thank our sponsors: Brokens Rifl e Club, Broken Hill Bottle & Recycling, Robert Simpson CAMPING AVAILABLE AT GUN CLUB (POWERED SITES & SHOWERS) NOMINATIONS TAKEN & PRACTICE FROM 3PM FRIDAY 8th July For Further information Please contact; President; Darryn Nicholls Treasurer; Paul Jobson Ph (08) AH Ph AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET SHOOTING NEWS JULY 2011

27 Bundaberg 7 May 11 Perfect Saturday, cloudy Sunday (21): 25T SKT HC: Shared 1st with HC: R Rehbein, K Rehbein, A Bozier 25/25; 25T SKT DBLS A: R Rehbein 22/25; B: K Rehbein 20/25; C: A Bozier 19/25; 25T PS CD AA: I Wynyard 74/75; A: C Bylsma 72/75; B: P Catasti 68/75; C: N Catasti 66/75; 20T Medley AA: S Bylsma 20/20; A: P Rehbein 20/20; B: G Christensen 19/20; C: N Catasti 19/20; 25T DB CH OA: S Bylsma 77/77; AA: S Bylsma 77/77; A: C Bylsma 24/25; B: K Rehbein 24/25; C: T Rosmalen 23/25; 25T CONT AA: R Rehbein 25/25; A: I Wynyard 25/25; B: K Rehbein 25/25; C: N Catasti 25/25; HG: R Rehbein 139/145. Caboolture 8 May 11 Warm and Sunny (20): 100T Monthly SKT CS AA: N Hughes 99/100; B: P Walker 95/100; C: F Mills 84/100; 50T SKT Doubles AA: N Hughes 49/50; B: T Ashton 40/50; C: F Mills 43/50; OA HG: N Hughes 148/150. Cloncurry 17 April 11 Pleasanr (25): GE & J J Done 100T DB OA: J Bell 99/100; AA: C Wilson 97/100, W Reeves 96/100; A: J Wilams 93/100, J Molloy 92/100; B: K Williams 94/100, D Edwards 91/100; C: M Johnson 87/100, D Marriott 85/100. Gladstone 8 May 11 Overcast/light breeze 26 C (17): 25T SKT HC: W Daly 43/49, B Kelly; 25T SKT Club CS: B Kelly 22/25, S Fett 23/28; 25T DB 15m: AA & A B Kelly 25/25; B: K Kelly Queensland 21/25; C: F Hewitt 21/25; 25T CONT PS 15m AA & A: J Riggs 74/75; B: D Waugh 71/75; C: K Wieting 55/75; 10Pr D/R 15m AA & A: J Riggs 24/30; B: S Wieting 15/20; C: F Hewitt 13/20. Goondiwindi 8 May 11 (29): 75T MXD CD AA: M Johnson 121/125, T Rogers 118/125, Simon Corish 115/125; A: G Thwaite 118/125, T Gibson 117/125, T Haynes 115/125; B: S Winning 114/115, F O Neill 113/125, M Winning 112/125; 50Pr D/R OA & AA: M Johnston 35/40, N Postlewaight 30/40, M Lilyman 27/40; A: B Farlow 33/40, T Haynes 30/40, T Robb 29/40; B: M Winning 33/40, D Winning 30/40, S Winning 28/40; C: B Johnston 21/40, I Winning 20/40, J Fowles 18/40; 25T SB CS OA: T Robb 24/25; AA: M Johnson 22/25; A: T Robb 24/25; B: S Winning 22/25; C: J Fowles 24/25. Gympie 8 May 11 Fine 27 Slight overcast (17): T Medley; AA: M Mengel 100/100, P Grove 99/100; A: G Nuske 98/100, G Durre 96/100; B: B Hodgens 96/100, L Stolberg 94/100; C: K Radford 96/100, M Noske 91/100; 50T DB AA: P Grove 50/50, S Whitehead 121/122; A: G Durre 50/50, G Noske 48/50; B: L Stolberg 49/50, B Hodgens 46/50; C: M Wass 49/50, K Radford 48/50; HG AA: P Grove 149/150; A: G Nuske 146/150; B: L Stolberg 143/150; C: K Radford 144/150. Kingaroy 1 May 11 Fine with light cloud (28): 25T DB C: C Western Zone QCTA 23rd and 24th July 2011 Central Burnett Gun Club Saturday 24th 8.30 am start Event 1 25T Double Barrel WZ Championship Event 2 25T Single Barrel WZ Championship Event 3 50T DB WZ Championship Sunday 25th 8.00 am start Chinchilla Sports & Toys Event 4 30T Handicap WZ Championship Event 5 25T Points Score WZ Championship Event 6 15PR Double Rise WZ Championship ACCOMMODATION Munduberra Motel Three Rivers Park Camping Available on Grounds BUNDABERG CLAY TARGET CLUB INC Lot 20 Kay McDuff Drive Annual One Day Shoot Sunday 7th August am Start Practice will be available at the Club on Saturday 6th August 2011 from 2pm to 5pm EVENT 1 50T BUNDABERG Nom $30.00 TOYOTA D/B C Ship O/A $ Cash Trophy & Sash Cash Trophies 1st & 2nd AA A B C Grades EVENT 2 25T WINCHESTER Nom $20.00 S/B C Ship O/A Cartridges & Sash Cartridges 1st & 2nd AA A B C Grades EVENT 3 50T ARCHER RIVER Nom $30.00 ROAD HOUSE MEDLEY 25T D/B PTS 15 Mts 25T D/B PTS 18 Mts O/A $ Cash Trophy & Sash Cash Trophies 1st & 2nd AA A B C Grades HIGH GUNS OVERALL & FOUR GRADES AA A B C Sponsored by Margaret & Graham Rudd VETERAN HIGH GUN Sponsored By Leanne Rudd CPA Business Specialists LADIES & JUNIOR HIGH GUNS Sponsored by Wide Bay Australia Noms $80.00 including Lead Levy Reduced nominations Junior Veteran & Ladies shooting the whole programme PRESIDENT SECRETARY CAPTAIN Rob Rehbein Kay Rehbein Tim Gardner B/H B/H Peabody Energy Wilkie Creek CONTACTS Richard Viv Wanamara Station The committee reserves the right to alter the programme Sponsors we thank you for your generousity JULY 2011 AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET NEWS 25

28 Gemfields Clay Target Club Inc. Annual Two Day Carnival August 20th & 21st 2011 Saturday August 20th 9.00am Start Event 1 5 Target Eye Opener $35 50 Target Double Barrel Championship Sponsored by Overall sash & trophy, badge & trophy AA A B C, 2nd trophy AA A B C Ladies Veterans & Junior trophies Event 2 25 Target Gem Special Points Score $20 Sponsored by Overall sash & sapphire 1st sapphire AA, A, B, C 2nd sapphire AA A B C Ladies Veterans & Junior Event 3 25 Target Continental Championship $15 Sponsored by Overall sash & trophy, 1st badge & trophy AA A B C, 2nd trophy AA A B C Ladies Veterans & Junior trophies Sunday August 21st 8.30am Start Event 4 25 Target Points Score Championship $15 Sponsored by Overall sash & trophy badge & trophy AA A B C 2nd trophy AA A B C Ladies Veterans & Junior trophies Event 5 25 Target Single Barrel Championship $15 Sponsored by Overall sash & trophy badge & trophy AA A B C 2nd trophy AA A B C Ladies Veterans & Junior trophies Event 6 Gemfields Clay Target Club 30 Target Handicap Challenge $30 Alan Grimshaw Memorial Handicap Overall $1000 cash 2nd $500 3rd $250 4th $150 5th $100 Full Noms for whole weekend $130 Ladies Junior Veteran $80 Saturday Night 2 course dinner - Mini Calcutta HIGH GUNS: Sash & Prize Overall AA A B C Ladies, Veterans & Juniors Practice available from 2pm Friday Meals available from Friday to Sunday night. Ammo available. Powered van sites, hot showers Management reserves to right to alter the program Enquiries President George Cross Secretary Sheridan James GOLD COAST CLAY TARGET CLUB JULY PROGRAMS Practice: 1.00 to 5.00 pm most Saturdays Sunday 3rd July Sporting 9.00 am Start 100 Targets Sporting Clays Graded Trophies (Sporting Captains: Kevin Seeney & Charlie Butler ) Wednesday 6th July Night Trap 7.00 pm Start 75 Targets 15m Nomination includes Hot Supper Sunday 10th July Trap 9.00 am Start 125 Targets (Trap Captain: Mike Swale ) Sunday 17th July Skeet 9.30 am Start 125 Targets Graded Events (Skeet Captains: Darren Mann ) Tony Crandon ) Friday Night Sporting 22nd July 6.30 pm Start Nomination includes Hot Supper NEW! (Sporting Captains: Kevin Seeney & Charlie Butler ) NEW! Club: 81 Gross Rd Woongoolba Ph. (07) The Committee reserves the right to alter advertised programs TOOGOOLAWAH Clay Target Club Inc JULY SHOOT 2011 Sunday 24th 9.30am Start $ Handicap Toogoolawah Showgrounds Event 1 50 Target D/B Handicap Payouts 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th Event 2 30 Target Double Barrel 1st AA A B C Extra Event 20 Target D/B $5.00 Extra S x S only 1st & 2nd The Handicap event is proudly sponsored by Elwyn Hass & Toogoolawah Clay Target Club Nominations $50.00 L & V $45.00 Juniors $20.00 BBQ Lunch & Refreshments The club reserves the right to alter the program without notice Brian Guthrie Gregg Blatchly AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET SHOOTING NEWS JULY 2011

29 GOLD COAST CLAY TARGET CLUB August Trap Carnival 13th & 14th August 2011 Friday Night 12th August 7.00 pm Start 1. State Night Deauville Doubles C/Ship 25Pr Sponsored by Modern Floor Coverings 2. Commonwealth Night Mixed Targets C/Ship Sponsored by Qld State Solar Friday night events not included in weekend High Gun Saturday 13th August 9.00 am Start Event 1: 30T Medley 15m 10T DB, 10T SB, 10T PS Sponsored by STRATCO Event 2: 50T Continental Points Championship 15m Sponsored by TOP CUT FOODS Event 3: 25T Double Barrel Championship Sponsored by BERETTA AUSTRALIA Sunday 14th August 8.30 am Start Event 4: 25T Double Barrel Points Championship Sponsored by GO CAMPING NERANG Event 5: 25T Single Barrel Championship Sponsored by FRAGRAM TOOLS Event 6: 25Pr Double Rise Championship Sponsored by G&N GUN SUPPLIES John Fisher s Modern Floorcovering services OVER $17,000 IN PRISES * O/A Sash & Trophy + 1st & 2nd in AA A B & C Grades each event * High Guns Sash & Trophy * Lucky draw for Gun Overall High Gun - Sponsored by Gael & Colin Witt Grade High Guns - Sponsored by Highland Sports Ladies High Gun - Sponsored by Debbie Young Veterans High Gun - Sponsored by Shane Weeden Junior High Gun - Sponsored by Steve Laffey TOP CUT FOODS Full Noms 2 days $ / Reduced Noms for Ladies, Juniors, Veterans $ * 5 Star Buffet Dinner on Saturday night Breakfast and Lunch available daily * Meals Ammunition Bar Refreshments Powered Camp Sites Hot Showers Practice from pm Friday 12th August Trap Captain: Mike Swale Club: 81 Gross Rd Woongoolba- Ph. 07) ww.goldcoastclaytargetclub.comw The Committee reserves the right to alter advertised programs. JULY 2011 AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET NEWS 27

30 Revised Program QCTA State Sporting Carnival Hosted by ACTA & SSAA Affi liated Saturday 2nd July am & Sunday 3rd July am 50T 5 STAND & 50T WALK THROUGH EACH DAY Noms $120 for 2 days State Team selected on total program - 200T Top 3 overall For further information PO Box 2068, Toowoomba Qld secretary@tctc.org.au TOOWOOMBA Clay Target Club Inc ACTA & SSAA Affiliated PO Box 2068 Toowoomba Qld TARGET Iron Person Event Sunday 24th July am Start 50 Targets Trap + 50 Targets Skeet + 50 Targets Sporting Noms $90, LJV $75 Contact Max Barton Betty Fawcett secretary@tctc.org.au Website Lunch, bar, snacks, and ammunition available at the club The committee reserves the right to alter the program without notice 28 AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET SHOOTING NEWS JULY 2011

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32 2011 Trap Hall of Fame... and a good time was had by all

33 2011 Trap Hall of Fame Dinner During the recent Trap Nationals we held the Trap Hall of Fame Dinner. This dinner recognised a number of outstanding performances by Trap shooters in the previous year. The dinner was attended by over 120 people at the Wagga Wagga RSL Club for a most enjoyable and social evening. The night also saw the presentation of the Doug Smith Medal to the winner, Glen Hayden and the induction of two new members into the Hall of Fame. The MC for the evening, Russell Mark, welcomed guests and introduced the National President of the ACTA, Robert Nugent. After the President had addressed the audience Russell introduced the winners of the Grand Slam awards. The winners for 2011 were Glen Hayden, Marc Crimmins and Matthew Patmore. These shooters received well earned applause for their performances in shooting a 50 break at 25m, 50 break in double rise and a 400 break at 15m. Socrates Pilipasidis (aka Sox) was then asked to present the long break awards. The winners for 2010 were Glen Hayden and Marc Crimmins Craig Fitzgerald withterry Walls and George Barton representing Tom Turner Terry Walls for the 15m with a score of 609, Tom Turner for the 25m with a score of 100 and Craig Fitzgerald in the double rise with a score of 106. Col Witt congratulating Glen Hayden Col Witt was invited to present the award for the 2010 Doug Smith Medal. The finalists were Craig Bentley, Ray Collinson, Arty Del-Ben, Glen Hayden and Darryn Nicholls. A presentation highlighted the performances of these shooters in 2010 and it was quite clear why these shooters made the shortlist of finalists. Following his announcement as winner Glen Hayden talked about the importance of winning this Medal to him personally as well as the quality of the field he was able to beat in winning the medal. After the main course we returned to hear Mark McInnes provide some historical information on the life of Jack Sutherland or Calrossie as he was known. The audience was astounded at the performances of this man and the respect with which he was held Internationally as well as in Australia. Some of his shooting feats were truly amazing. Mark had on hand a number of diaries which Jack had kept and been lent by his family, who were present for the induction. Jack Sutherland lived from 1878 to 1968 Mark McInnes with Cameron Sutherland and is a worthy inductee. Cameron Sutherland, a grandson of Jack Sutherland, received the certificate of induction on behalf of the family. Russell Mark then introduced Craig Bentley as a fellow inductee and invited him forward to put his green jacket on. Ray Mack was invited to talk about Craig s career and the highlights and Craig responded. A standing ovation from the audience was a clear indication of the support for the inductee and his selection. There was only one further piece of business for the evening and that was to announce the new joint Patron of the Association. Kay Hull was invited to the stage and Glenn Woodhatch to introduce her and make a presentation. Glenn had Ray Mack with Craig Bentley been President of the Association shortly after it s move to Wagga Wagga and talked about the ongoing support provided by Kay, both as a Councillor and then as the Member for Riverina in helping the Association to set up in Wagga Wagga and with the ongoing development of the National Grounds. Following this Hall of Fame Dinner it is hoped next year s will be bigger and better. Look forward to seeing you there next year. Chris Gibson Robert Nugent and Glenn Woodhatch with new ACTA Patron Kay Hull

34 Redcliffe City Clay Target Club Incorporated Promoting Sporting Excellence & Responsible Gun Ownership Calendar of Events August December 2011 Sunday 21st August 9.00am start 150 Targets Event tgts D/B (2 visits to traps) Cash Prizes $75 1st & $35 2nd AA A B C grades Event 2 50 tgts Points (2 visits to traps) Cash Divide Noms $60 Ladies Veterans Juniors $55 September Annual Shoot Please refer to the advertising in the August CTSN Sunday 16th October 9.30am start 120 Targets Event 1 30 tgts D/B Cash Divide Event 2 60 tgts Medley (shot as: 30 tgts Points 30 tgts Cont) prizes 1st & 2nd AA A B C Event 3 30 tgts S/B Cash Divide Noms $55 Ladies Veterans juniors $50 High Gun Medal & Prize AA A B C grades Sunday 30th October 9.00am start Two Separate Events of 100 Targets Event1 100 tgts Ball Trap prizes 1st & 2nd AA A B C Noms $50 Ladies Veteran Juniors $45 Event tgts Veterans Only D/B DTL (must be 65 yrs or over) Noms Veterans Only $45 C Grade + 6 B Grade + A Grade + 2 AA Grade nil Overall Veteran High Gun Medal & Prize Sunday 20th November 9.30 start 130 Targets Event 1 30 tgts D/B Cash Divide Event 2 50 tgts Points sponsored by William Chain prizes 1st & 2nd AA A B C Event 3 25 tgts Continental prizes 1st & 2nd AA A B C Event 4 25 tgts S/B Cash Divide Noms $55 Ladies Veterans Juniors $50 Sunday 18th December 9.30 start This is our Traditional Novelty Christmas Shoot. No Books! All licensed financial ACTA members are invited to participate The Redcliffe City Clay Target Club will be in recess from the 19th December 2011 until Saturday 21st January 2012 when normal practice commences. The first competition for the New Year will be held on Sunday 22nd January Program to be advised Lunches will be available from the RCCTC kiosk for all competition events A range of accommodation facilities are available on the Redcliffe Peninsula. To find a facility that suits, go to and click on the Links tab All enquires to the club President Bill Slegtenhorst The committee reserves the right to alter the programs Lawson 24/25; B: R Clarkson 28/29; A: S Prendergast 29/29; AA: P Clarkson 25/25; 25T SB C: C Lawson 22/25; B: M Behm 23/25; A: G Cramp 25/25; AA: A Thorp 25/25; 25T CONT C: C Lawson 22/25; B: M Behm 24/25; A: G Cramp 28/28; AA: A Thorp 25/25; 15 Pr D/R C: C Lawson 18/30; B: B Hodgens 24/30; A: S Prendergast 28/30; AA: P Mc Donald 29/30; HG C: C Lawson 86/105; B: M Behm 91/105; A: S Prendergast 99/105; AA: P McDonald 99/105. Mackay-Sarina 8 May 11 Fine & Overcast (16): 30T DB C: K Green 28/30, G Oats 27/30; B: A Love 30/30, M Vine 27/30; AA & A D Collinc 28/30, T Coco, R Woodhouse 27/30; 30T PS C: N Munro 86/90, G Oats; B: A Love 89/90, M Vine 84/90; AA & A: R Woodhouse 84/90, D Collins 82/90; 30T CONT C: N Munro 25/30, A Earl 21/30; B: A Love 27/30, M Vine 22/30; AA & A: T Coco, S Dolan 27/30; 10 Pr D/R: K Green 18/20, D Collins 17/20. Maryborough 24 Apr 11 Mild, fine, occasional overcast (29): 25 T DB CD AA: S Bylsma, S Whitehead, K Perkins 25; A: M Zipf, R Anderson, R McGregor 23; B: L Stolberg 24; C: N Catasti 24; MCTC Ex-Defence Forces 50T PS CS OA: G Matthews 148; AA: S Whitehead 147, P Anderson 146; A: R McGregor 140, C Bylsma 131; B: L McGregor 137, B Murphy 134; C: N Catasti 126, N Darlington 108; 25T HC: S Bylsma 33/34, R Anderson 32/34, M Zipf 26/28; HG AA: S Whitehead 193/200; A: R McGregor 185/200; B: B Murphy 178/200; C: N Catasti 172/200; VET: N Berry 175/200; JNR: S Bylsma 185/200; LAD: L McGregor 176/200. Normanton 23 Apr 11 Pleasant (19): 25T DB AA: W Reeves 26/26; A: D Reeves 24/25; B: D Bailey 25/25; C: D Morriott 24/25; 25T SB: J Smaniotto 24/25, S Murphy 23/25, D Bailey 37/40; 25T SKT HC: W Reeves 25/25, S McDowall 28/29, S McDowall 25/27; 25T DB CONT PS AA: J Smaniotto 74/75; A: J Bell 72/75; S Murphy 67/75; Cressy 1 May 11 Raining (37): 50T DB AA: S Leighton 158/158; A: P McGrath 93/93; B: T Dorl 78/79; C: J Ward 48/51; 50T DB PS CS AA: G Blaskett 150/150; A & OA: B Bailey 150/150; B: E Jones 148/150; C: R Jones 135/150; HG: G Blaskett. Spring Bay 25 Apr 11 Fine (29): 50T ANZAC Memorial AA & OA: S Leighton 86/86; A: T Aulich 50/50; B: L Holmberg 53/55; C: R Jones 45/50; 20T PS CD AA: B Bennett 60/60; A: P Alice Springs 8 May 11 Cloudy & Cool (13): 25T SKT: S Morris 24/25, J Niland 23/25, R Desousa 21/25; 50T DB HC: S Morris 72/72, J Niland 65/72, M Ball 59/66; 10Pr D/D: M Sweeney & R Desousa, C Spanner & S Morris, M Ball & J Niland. C: D Marriott 73/75; 10 Pr D/R AA: W Reeves 26/30; A: J Bell 18/20; B: S Murphy 18/20; C: D Vagg 15/20; 25T Medley 10T DB, 5T SB, 10T PS AA: W Reeves 44/45; A: D Reeves, J Bell 44/45; B: A Carr 45/45, K Kidd 41/45. Port Denison 24 Apr 11 Sunny & Cool (28): 60T Medley, 20T DB, 20T SB, 20T CONT: G Maltby, R Niven, G Dalton, B Gall, S Goss. Texas 24 Apr 11 Fine (33): 25T DB CS AA: B Kneipp 25/25, G Mengel 25/25, M Johnston 25/25; A: R Deans 25/25, D Mengel, B White, S White, D Schultz, H Johnson 24/25; B: A Donaldson 25/25, B Prekee 25/25; C: K Belford 24/25, T Heslin 19/25, S Forrest 19/25; 50T Medley 25T DB, 25T PS AA: M Johnson 100/100, N Brown 99/100; A: S White 97/100, D Mengel 96/100; B: M Heslin 99/100, R Potter 97/100; C: T Heslin 91/100, K Belford 80/100; 30T DB HC: F O Well, V Brown, M Johnson, D Belford, S White; HG & OA: M Johnson; AA: B Kneipp; A: S White; B: M Hesliar; C: T Hesliar. Toogoolawah 24 Apr 11 Fine & warm (17): 100T DB AA: G Mason 98/100, R Dean 92/100; A: G Gordon 94/100, J Edmonds 91/100; B: L Langridge 92/100, B Guthrie 91/100; C: W Perry 91/100, l Reilly 89/100; D?Nov: Lady Fiona Perry 64/100. Warwick 1 May 11 Fine & Sunny (47): 25T CD AA: G Mengel 75/75, M Loy 74/75; A: C Schoenfisch 74/75, L Johnson 71/75; B: P Farrell 73/75, K Rowling 72/75, P Redman 72/75; C: P Norman 71/75, J Gill 71/75; 25T SB AA: D Johnson 27/27, M Loy 26/27; A: L Johnson 24/25, C Schoenfisch 26/31; B: P Redman 24/25, S Sellars 23/25; C: B Pethers 23/25, D Cox 26/29; 25T DB AA: D Johnson 82/82, A Thatcher 81/82; A: L Johnson 47/47, R White 46/47; B: S Thompson 41/41, P Farrell 40/41; C: D Cox 26/27, J Gill 25/27; 25T HC: S Hobbs 35/36, S Thompson 34/36, R Potter 26/27, A Thatcher 35/36; Encouragement Award: R Williams. Tasmania Booth, P McGrath, T Aulich 59/60; B: P Page 56/60; C: K Ringwaldt 53/60. Tasmanian 7 May 11 Clear cool evening (34): 10T PS E/O: S Leighton, B Smith 30/30; 50T State Night PS CS: AA & OA: P Francis 143/150; A: P McGrath 142/150; B: H Rhodes 130/150; C: C White 131/150; 50T State Night CONT SB CS AA & OA: C Rockliff; A: G Brain 42/51; B: D Height 32/50; C: C White 33/51. Northern Territory Arnhem 30 Apr 11 Night Shoot (15): 10T SB E/O: T Niven, S Walker 9/10; 25T DB AA: R Yeo 22/25, R Niven 20/25; A: T Niven, S Walker 24/25; C: P Gordon 24/25, J Milne 23/25; 20 Pr D/D: R Niven, J Milne 13/20, S Walker, M Peace 12/20; 15 Pr D/R AA: R Niven JULY 2011 AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET NEWS 29

35 DARWIN CLAY TARGET CLUB DATE CHANGE PLEASE BE AWARE THAT THE ANNUAL 4 DAY SHOOT WILL NOW BE HELD ON 21st to 24th JULY Thursday 21st July 12:00pm 50T Trench $45 12:00pm 50T Skeet $45 Bob Dalgliesh Memorial 3:00pm DTL Practice 7:00pm 50T NT STATE NIGHT $45 DOUBLE BARREL CHAMPIONSHIP Friday 22nd July 9:00am 10T Single Barrel cash divide EVENT 1 75T Mixed (25DB, 25SB, 25PS) off 18m NT STATE CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS EVENT 2 50T Points Score Saturday 23rd July 9:00am 10T Continental cash divide EVENT 3 50T Continental Points Score NT STATE POINTS SCORE CONTINENTAL CHAMPIONSHIP off 15m EVENT 4 25T Handicap 6:00pm CALCUTTA DINNER Sunday 24th July 9:00am 10T Points Score cash divide EVENT 5 25T Single Barrel EVENT 6 50T Double Barrel CALCUTTA AA -18m, A-17m, B-16m, C-15 $295 - Events 1 to 6 including Cash Divides $265 Events 1 to 6 including Cash Divides W,J,Vets 0/All High Gun on Events 1 to 6 only Calcutta Dinner Saturday Evening at 6:00pm On site camping available, contact: Anna Evgeniou The Darwin Clay Target Club would like to thank their generous sponsors: Winchester Australia Cerbis Ceramics Tex Gun Supplies Nigel Scullion/CLP N.A.K Plumbing For more info contact: Tony Papandonakis or Nicholas Ferteklis DCTC committee reserves the right to alter the program 30 AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET SHOOTING NEWS JULY 2011

36 24/30; A: T Niven 20/30, S Walker 17/30; C: P Trudgen 19/30, P Gordon 19/30; 25T DB AA: R Niven 25/25; A: T Niven 25/25; C: P Gordon 20/25. Arnhem 8 May 11 (13): 10T SB E/O: S Walker, P Gordon, N Coxon, R Yeo 9/10; 25T SB AA: R Niven 24/25, R Yeo 22/25; A: T Niven 23/25, S Walker 22/25; B: S Woltmann 13/25; C: D Rossiter 18/25, M Peace 17/25; 25T DB: AA: R Niven 25/25, R Yeo 23/25; A: T Niven 25/25, S Walker, D Woolley 23/25; B: S Woltmann 20/25; C: N Coxon, M Peace 22/25; 25T SKT A: R Niven, R Yeo 25/25; B: S Walker 23/25; C: N Cook 24/25, M Peace 23/25, N Coxon 22/25; 25T SKT A: R Yeo 25/25, R Niven 24/25; B: S Walker 23/25; C: M Peace, T Niven 19/25.. Victoria COSGROVE Gun Club Inc No A B Annual Day Shoot Wednesday 6th July am Start Alexandra 1 May 11 Fine/Cloudy (30): 20T PS OA & AA: C Asquith 62/63; A: G McClure 61/63; B: K Kirley 57/60; C: R Kerr 56/60; 20T CONT DB OA & A: G McClure 25/25; AA: R Burgess 19/20, C Asquith 17/20; A: K Kirley 19/20; B: P Elward 24/25, R Cumming 22/23; C: J Kirley 19/20, C Halligan 18/20; 20T HC: R Walker 25/25, P McNair 24/25, G McClure 21/22; BM: C Asquith 20/21. Ararat 7 May 11 Calm and overcast (17): 10 T PS E/O CD: L Hemley, P Gibson, W Tate Calaby all shot a perfect 30/30; 30T PS Gr CS OA & AA: C Dunn 90/90, G Hargreaves 88/90; A: R Jorgensen 89/90, L Gibson 94/99; B: L Hemley 82/90, G Grant 81/90; C: A Champneys 65/90, Z Biggin 48/90; 30T DB Gr CS OA & AA: N Cracknell 122/122, P Tate 119/122; A: B Harris 76/77, L Gibson 50/51; B: G Leslie 30/31, L Hemley 29/31; C: A Champneys 22/30, Z Biggin 12/30; HG: P Tate 146/150; Off the Fence: W Harris. Boort 22 Apr 11 Overcast at first, then a misty shower or two then fine to finish (54): 25T DB CS OA & A: B Cook (Deniliquin) 47/47, C Burns( Castlemaine) 24/25; AA: C Fletcher (Cohuna) 46/47, R Hirth (Colac) 28/29; B: F Massara (Swan Hill) 30/32, F Siciliano ( Swan Hill) 29/30; C: J Hogg ( Kerang) 24/28, G Chalmers (Boort) 26/30; 25T SB CS AA & OA: M Crimmins (Ltle River) 49/50, R Hosking (Boort) 30/32; A: B Cook (Deniliquin) 48/50, G Broad (Boort) 24/26; B: K Siciliano (Swan Hill) 21/25, D Shephard (Kerang) 22/27; C: J Costa (Swan Hill) 24/30, G Hogan (Cohuna) 23/30; 25T PS CS OA & A: A Broad (Boort) 76/78, G Young (Moulamein) 73/78; AA: C Fletcher( Cohuna) 75/78, W Upton ( Moulamein) 72/78; B: M Chalmers (Boort) 70/75, K Siciliano (Swan Hill) 72/78; C: J Costa (Swan Hill) 70/75, G Chalmers (Boort) 69/75. Boort 1 May 11 Mild, Overcast and still, abolutely perfect Event 1 30 Target Handicap O/A Marlin.17cal Rifle Second, Third, B/M Trophy Event 2 30 Target D/B C/Ship AA A B C 1st and 2nd Vin Ryan Memorial High Gun President Ron Sutherland Secretary Russell Felmingham BH Saturday 2nd July Bendigo 10 am 75tgt Sporting Clays C/ship 15pr D/R Tower C/ship Sunday 3rd Numurkah Shepparton 11am 30tgt D/B C/D Gr 30 D/B Cont C/D Gr 30tgt B/T C/D Gr 10tgt Club H/Cap Yarrawonga 11am 10tgt P/S EO 20tgt P/S 25tgt Cont 25tgt D/B C/ship Wednesday 6th Cosgrove 11am 30tgt H/Cap 30tgt Club D/B Vin Ryan Memorial High Gun Sunday 10th Echuca 11 am 25tgt Trench Gr cash 25tgt H/cap tgt D/B Gr C/ship North East Zone/ V.C.T.A. (cont next col.) JULY 2011 PROGRAM 10tgt Club Mug Skeet available comm. 10am Saturday 16th Bendigo 9 am 20pr D/R C/ship 20pr D/D C/ship 50 tgt Perazzi Central Vic Ball Trap Classic Sunday 17th Mansfield 11am 20tgt D/B Gr C/D, 25tgt S/B Gr C/ship 25tgt Cont D/B Gr CD 18m 20pr D/D C/ship Deniliquin 11.30am 15tgt P/S Gr C/D 50tgt D/B C/ship, 25tgt P/S C/D, 10tgt Club H/cap m Friday 22nd Mathoura 7.00 pm 10tgt D/B Tower C/D 25tgt NEZ Night Tower P/S 15tgt S/B CD Saturday 23rd Euroa 1 pm 10tgt D/B Cont CD 25tgt Pres. S/B C/ship 20tgt Trophy H/Cap 10pr D/R CD time permitting Sunday 24th Colbinabbin 1.00 pm 10tgt Cont P/S C/D 20tgt Cont P/S C/ship, 20tgt W/B-W/F Gr CD 25tgt D/B C/ship Saturday 30th St James 12noon 10tgt Cont D/B EO 20tgt Cont D/B C/ship 20tgt D/B c/ship 15tgt H/Cap Sunday 31st Echuca 10am 50tgt NEZ B/T team selection 50tgt D/B Gr c/ship 10tgt Club Mug JULY 2011 AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET NEWS 31

37 MELBOURNE GUN CLUB Victoria Rd, Lilydale 3140 PH: FAX: JULY 2011 SATURDAY 2ND 11am start Victorian ISSF High Gun Series see separate advert ADULT JNR Tgt Points Score AA,A,B,C $22 $ Tgt Double Barrel AA,A,B,C $22 $ Tgt Skeet Trophy AA,A,B,C $25 $ Tgt Skeet Trophy AA,A,B,C $25 $15 5 Stand Sporting practice available SATURDAY 9TH 11am start Tgt Points Score AA,A,B,C $15 $ Tgt Single Barrel AA,A,B,C $15 $ Tgt Double Barrel AA,A,B,C $15 $ Tgt Skeet C ship AA,A,B,C $36 $26 5 Stand Sporting practice available SATURDAY 16TH Melbourne Field & Game SATURDAY 23RD 11am start Tgt Points Score AA,A,B,C $17 $ Tgt Double Barrel AA,A,B,C $17 $ Tgt Handicap 1,2,3,4,5 $17 $9 (total prize value for all places in handicap $350) Tgt Super Skeet Handicap $25 $15 12G 0 tgts + Handicap, 20G 2 tgts + Handicap, 28G 4 tgts + Handicap, tgts + Handicap 5 Stand Sporting practice available SATURDAY 30TH 11am start Tgt Double Barrel C ship $36 $26 AA,A,B,C Tgt Skeet Trophy AA,A,B,C $25 $ Skeet Doubles Trophy $25 $15 AA,A,B,C 5 Stand Sporting practice available 1st & 2nd on all DTL & Skeet events if minimum of 5 shooters per grade. All noms include GST Committee has the right to alter program if necessary (10): 10T CONT PS E/O: P Akkermans 28/30, 4 scores of 27/30; 25T SB CONT CS AA & OA: P Akkermans ( Bendigo) 28/28; B: M Chalmers ( Boort) 17/25; C: G Chalmers (Boort) 21/25; 25T DB CS OA & AA: R Hosking (Boort) 54/54; A: G Broad (Boort) 46/47; B: M Chalmers (Boort) 24/25; C: G Chalmers (Boort) 23/25. Callawadda/Stawell 22 Apr 11 Beautiful Autumn weather (55): 50T Jorgensen Family PS CS OA & AA: G McLean 194/195, S Stokes 187/188, W Hawker 174/177; A: R Jorgensen 191/195, B Brown 148/150, W Calaby 177/180; B: M Taylor 157/162, R Coombes 154/162, J Redford 139/150; C: A Jorgensen 136/150, S Wallis 140/156, D Pollock 137/156; 25T Westway Nursery SB CS OA & AA: A Pollock 38/38, A Crawford 37/38; A: R Jorgensen 28/29, M Wallis 36/37; B: M Taylor 24/25, L Sanders 33/35; C: A Jorgensen 23/25, J Howard 22/25; 50T Wimmera Outdoors DB CS OA & AA: A Moore 113/113, A Jones 112/113, S Stokes 92/93; A: B Brown 107/108, W Lindner 70/80, L Stokes 66/67; B: M Taylor 63/64, L Hemley 49/50, D Lanyon 56/58; C: D Pollock 47/50, A Jorgensen 46/50, J Howard 44/50; VET: L Hemley 49/50; LAD: M Wallis 49/50; JNR: L Stokes 66/67; OA HG: S Stokes 224/225; AA HG: G McLean 221/225; A HG: R Jorgensen 222/225; B HG: M Taylor 219/225; C HG: A Jorgensen 205/225; OA VET HG: W Calaby 219/225; LAD HG: M Wallis 213/225; JNR HG: L Stokes 218/225. Colac 24 Apr 11 Overcast (26): 10T DB EO: W Black, J Buchholz, S Allen, L Presani, G Hayden, P Watts & A Holt 10/10; 25T DB AA: ST Holt 25/25, G Kessegian 38/39; A: P Smith 57/57, L Presani 56/57; B & OA: I Buchholz 74/74, S Allen 42/43; C: P Neale 24/25, D McCoombe 23/25; 25T PS AA & OA: J Buchholz 99/99, G Hayden 96/99; A: L Presani 74/75, W Black 75/78; B: I Buchholz 72/75, N Duncombe 78/87; C: D McCoombe 68/75, P Neale 67/75; 20T SB AA: G Hayden 33/33, G Kessegian 32/33; A: P Smith 20/20, I Holt 18/20; B: N Duncombe 18/20, P Watts 19/22; C: B Hennessy 17/20, P Neale 18/23; Jackpot: L Presani $230. Colinabbin 25 Apr 11 (33): 25T PS OA &A: I Phillips 96/96, L Gee 95/96; AA: D Healey 75/78, R Hosking 72/75; B: P Rhodes 72/81, J Boyer 70/81; C: B McCraw 66/75, P Traill 65/75; 25T SB CS OA & A: L Gee 31/32, G Broad 20/22; AA: D Hedley 21/23, R Hosking 18/20; B: J Boyer 30/32, P Rhodes 19/21; C: B McCraw 26/28, D Hinks 19/21; 20T HC: I Phiilps 34/34, G Fletcher 33/34, D Saunders 26/27; 20T DB CS OA &A: G Palmer 63/63, G Broad 62/63; AA: P Calandro 57/58, D Healey 24/25; B: P Rhodes 26/27, A Bandield, E Mulane 21/25; C: P Traill 24/25, B McCraw 23/25. Euroa 23 Apr 11 Good (30): 10T PS AA: C Asquith 66/66; A: S Wells 30/30; B: K McKendrick 30/30; C: B Melotte; 10T HC: B Mellote 22/22, J Wells 21/22, L Fitzpatrick 16/17; B/M: C Asquith 15/16; 10T SB AA: C Asquith 20/21; A: S Wells 10/10; B: I Towers 8/10; C: B Melotte 8/10; 10T DB AA: G Hall 25/25; A: R Barns 51/51; B: B Pyke 32/33; C: C Petersen 9/10; 5Pr DR AA: G Hall 9/10; A: P O Calligan 9/10; B: M Gribben 10/10; C: B Melotte 7/10; 10 Pr D/D: C Asquith, G McClure 12/12, I Towers, M Gribben 12/13; 25T Night N.E.Z. TWR SB CH A & OA: C Asquith 25/25; AA: G Hall 24/25; B: C Finn 35/37; C: I Elder 15/25; 25T Night N.E.Z. TWR DB CH B & OA: R Stackhouse 35/35; AA: J King 36/37; A: A Rohrlach 34/35; C: I Elder 16/25. Frankston 1 May 11 Cloudy (42): 10T DB CONT E/O CD: L Miradell, M Tout, B Thomas, R Pitt, M MELBOURNE GUN CLUB 2011 ISSF Olympic Trap Grand Prix Saturday & Sunday July 2nd & 3rd 10.30am Start Noms close & draw at 10:15am 150 Tgt Jean & Peter Wray Trench Cup + Final Noms Men $85 Women & Juniors $60 Prizes OA AA A B C 1st & 2nd, Women & Junior Sashes for Overall Women & Junior and name enscribed on cup PLEASE NOTE Women and Juniors can make Open Final High Gun Series proudly sponsored by Lokaway Safes and SASSA Security 32 AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET SHOOTING NEWS JULY 2011

38 BAIRNSDALE GUN CLUB Saturday 2nd July 50tgt D/B 25tgt Ball Trap WONTHAGGI GUN CLUB Sunday July 10th Budge Shield 25tgt H/cap 50tgt D/B AA,A,B,C 1&2 FOSTER Saturday 9th July Ray Barlow Mem 10tgt Pts E/O C/D 30tgt S/B AA, A, B, C tgt D/B AA, A, B, C 1+2 O/A H/Gun Complimentary Fish Fry JULY 2011 MORWELL Saturday 16th July 15 tgt Pts E/O 18mts 75 tg Champ/Champ 18mts AA, A, B, C 1+2 KORUMBURRA Saturday July 23rd Budge Shield 5tgt H/cap Pts 25tgt H/cap 1,2, & 3 Bm & Fm 50tgt Pts Col Heppell Shield TRARALGON Saturday July 30th 45tgt Pts 45tgt Cont Both AA,A,B & C 1&2 SOUTHERN PENINSULA JULY 2011 MORNINGTON CLAY TARGET CLUB INC Melways 146 A11 Saturday 9th pm Start 100 Tgt Double Barrel Practice Friday 4pm-6pm BBQ afterwards Contact Lance Cazaly Sec. Anthony Spence-Fletcher NEPEAN CLAY TARGET CLUB INC Melways 259 F2 Saturday 16th pm Start 30 Tgt Double Barrel 30 Tgt Points Score 40 Tgt Handicap Friday 22nd 6.00 pm Start 50 Tgt Night Sporting 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 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 JULY 2011 Practice Every Tuesday and Saturday 12pm to 5pm DTL Skeet & 5 Stand Sporting (Ball Trap open Saturday from 3pm to 5pm) Sunday 3rd 10.30am Start Australian Hellenic Game and Conservation 75 Target Sporting Graded Sunday 10th 10.30am Start Noms Close 12.30pm Metropolitan Field and Game 75 tgt Simulated F & G Sunday 17th 12pm Start Event 1 10 Target E/O Points Cash Divide $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 24th 10.30am Start Sporting 75 Targets Graded All welcome Sunday 31st 10.30am Start Noms Close 12.30pm Metropolitan Field and Game 75 tgt Simulated F & G The committee reserves the right to alter the program Secretary: Emily Club JULY 2011 AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET NEWS 33

39 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 JULY PROGRAM FRIDAY 1ST JULY 6PM START Event 1 5 pr D/R C/D $8.00 Event 2 20 pr D/R Graded AA,A,B,C $24.00 Event 3 20 Pr D/Doubles off 20m $10.00 ea. Select Partners 1,2,3 Event 4 25 Targets D/B Graded O/A takes gr. $16.00 Event 5 Jackpot $2.00 SUNDAY 3RD JULY 75 Target Trench Handicap + Final $35.00 AA + 0 A + 1 B + 2 C+ 4 (pays to 4th place) SUNDAY 10TH JULY 12PM START Event 1 25 Targets D/B off 16m Graded $15.00 Event 2 25 Targets D/B off 18m Graded $15.00 Event 3 25 Targets D/B off 20m Graded $ Targets S/B Final for top 6 shooters from above 3 events to shoot for O/A Event 4 Jackpot $2.00 Optional High Gun over first 3 events $10 all money back to winner SUNDAY 17TH JULY 75 Target Trench + Final Overall + 1st A,B,C $35.00 Veneto Shoot Also On This Day SUNDAY 24TH JULY 12PM START Event 1 10 Targets D/B off 20m C/D $8.00 Event 2 25 Targets Club Champion of Champions off 20m $18.00 Sash O/A + Half Case Cartridges + 1st & 2nd ea gr Event 3 25 Targets D/B off 20m $14.00 Graded O/A takes gr Event 4 Jackpot $2.00 Optional High Gun over first 3 events $10 all money back to winner SUNDAY 31ST JULY Event Target Iron Man $ Skeet, 25 Tower, 25 D/B, 25 Trench Sash O/A + Half Case Cartridges + 1st & 2nd ea gr Club open for practice Wed., Thurs., Fri., Sat. & Sun. from 12pm for Skeet, ISSF Skeet (Thur.), DTL, Trench, Sporting & Tower All Enquiries Ring Tara President Mathew Cocks Come & shoot under the best lights in Australia Donnelly, K Cullen, D Kendall, R Dinsdale, D Corke, D Hutchins, F Ibbott, C McDougall, L Curtis, W Woodward, C Widdows 10/10; 50T CONT DB AA: L Curtis 71/71, P Fraser 70/71; A: R Dinsdale 87/87, D Kendall 86/87; B: E Mills 50/51, M Whitelaw 49/51; C: C Boyle 49/50; 25T CONT PS AA: W Woodward 75/75, R Williams 104/105; A: R Dinsdale 75/75, B Webley 102/105; B: M Whitelaw 86/87, K Cullen 85/87; C: C Boyle 74/75. Frankston 15 May 11 (48): 15t pts: AA: S Gloster, A Crawford & R Williams; A: R Dinsdale, C McDougall & M Rocca; B: B Barlow 45/45; C: C Crowie & M Norling 39/45; 90T Challenge Number 1: OA: L Curtis 149/150; AA: M Crevatin & W Hawker (split) 197/20; A: R Dinsdale 147/150, 2nd M Rocca 160/165; B: A Smith 147/150, 2nd C Prince 144/150; C: M Norling 140/150. Hamilton 17 Apr 11 Sunny (60): 30T Winchester Team Shoot: Western District 288/300, Wimmera, South East; 25T PS AA: G Mclean 78/81, C Dunn 80/81; A: R Hounsel 81/81, K Pitt 72/75; B: W Duncan 72/75, T Foster 83/87; C: B Case 47/75, G Fary 41/75; OA: R Hounsell 81/81; 25T DB AA: D Simson 124/124, A Pollock 123/124; A: W Wombwell 61/62, K Pitt 43/44; B: M Wythe 25/26, A Aldersley 24/26; C: G Fary 23/25, B Case 17/25; OA: D Simson 124/124. Kerang 8 May 11 Light breeze, warm (23); 75T Ch/Ch CS AA: R Peatling 119/125, G Cowland 114/125; A & OA: R Barnes121/125,G Broad 119/125; B: R Algie 112/125, G Peatling 111/125; C: J Hogg 118/125, J Hogg 111/125; JNR: J Hogg; O.T.F: O Nitz. VENETO Clay Target Shooters Date Sunday 17/7/11 Start time 12 Noon Venue W.I.S.C.I. Complex, Ballan Road Werribee (11km from Werribee) Event 1 10 Tgt E/O P/S AA, A, B, C Event 2 25 Tgt D/B 1&2 AA, A, B, C Event 3 25 Tgt P/S 1&2 AA, A, B, C Event 4 25 Tgt S/B C/D AA, A, B, C Event 5 5 Tgt S/B Jackpot Cartridges, food and refreshments available on shoot days The committee reserves the right to alter or modify any event if necessary Secretary Gabriella Phone (03) Wangaratta Clay Target Club JULY PROGRAM: SATURDAY JULY 16TH AT 12PM DTL 10 Tgt Cont E/O 50 Tgt Cont C/ship, AA,A,B,C 1st & 2nd 50 Tgt P/S C/ship, AA,A,B,C 1st & 2nd SUNDAY JULY 31ST AT 12PM SKEET 75 Tgt Skeet Championship, AA,A,B,C 1st & 2nd The committee reserves the right to alter advertised program. Contact Secretary Michelle Rawlings ph AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET SHOOTING NEWS JULY 2011

40 Maryborough 30 Apr 11 (22): 25 Pr DR OA: B Rafferty 44/50; AA: D Richardson 41/50, P Akkermans 39/50; A: B Rafferty 44/50, J Shepherd 41/50; B: M Schaper 40/50, Darcy Watts 39/50; C: B Clark 34/55, G Moorby 32/55; 25T DB AA: N Cracknell 124/124; A: B Rafferty 56/56, R McKinnon 55/56; B: Darcy Watts 33/33, W Canny 32/33; C: G Moorby 33/33, Z Ansell 32/33; 15T HC: N Vagg 30/30, N Cracknell 29/30, C Alderson 21/22, Darcy Watts 20/21; 25T SKT A: P Akkermans 27/27, M Schaper 26/27; B: J Bale 27/29, W Canny 25/28; C: Z Ansell 23/25, D Oates 22/25. Melbourne 7 May 11 Overcast (74):100T SKT CS AA & OA: M Briggs 100/100; A: J Durham 99/100; B: C Lagos 95/100, B Hine 95/100; C: W Diston 85/100; 30T Deauville Triples: M Dunkley & J Mollica 30/30, J Wallace & G Aston 29/30; Wooden Spoon: D White & S Pellegrino last place!; 30T PS AA & OA: R Williams 90/90, K Calder 88/90; A: W Green 85/90, A Blease 84/90; B: G Farmer 88/90, M Downes 92/96; C: C Crowie 80/90, T Jackson 105/117; LAD: Teck Li Chia 81/90; JNR: J Wallace 87/90; 30T DB AA & OA: F Santoro 159/159, K Calder 158/159; A: M Tout 33/34, D Johnston 31/32; B: M Downes 104/105, G Farmer 32/34; C: M Hollingworth 29/30, R Webb 28/30: LAD: T White 28/30; JNR; M Downes 30/30; 75 TRENCH OA: C Henwood 91/100; A: T Malone 71/75; B: H Stafford 59/75; C: I Borbas 58/75. Mt Bogong 1 May 11 Fine Cloudy (19): 10T CONT Possibles: R Taylor, J West, K Jones 10/10; 10T CONT OA & A: R Leita 52/53, R Taylor 51/53; B: A McGregor 29/30, D Harley 28/30; C: B Roper 25/30, P Roper 21/30; 30T DB OA & A: G Evans 46/46, D Sutherland 45/46; B: R Pigram 41/45, D Hartley 40/45; C: B Roper 25/30, P Roper 24/30; HG: R Taylor 68/70. Noorat 23 Apr 11 Perfect (24): 20T DB AA: J Buchholz 84/84, J Hemley 83/84; A: R Bailey 27/27, A Pride 26/27; B: D Brown 25/25, M Smith 29/30; C: G Fary 17/25; 25T PS AA: J Buchholz 75/75, G Hose 73/75; A: R Bailey 72/75, W Jenkins 70/75; B: S Holliday 73/75, J Hoare 72/75; C: G Fary 66/75; 10Pr D/R AA: J Buchholz 19/20; A: W Jenkins 19/20; C: J Hoare 17/20. Noorat 30 Apr 11 Perfect (34): 75T SWZ Ch/Cho a: G Hayden 147/150; AA: S Clifford 146/150, B Wines 142/150; A: G Menhurst 122/125, M Dyson 121/125; B: I Buchholz 119/125, P Presani 113/125; C: L Foster 109/125, B Malone 100/125. Noorat 1 May 11 Perfect (19): 25T DB AA: M Hayden, G Hose 50/50; A: I Harris 24/25, A Pride 24/25; B: S Holliday 53/53, D Ludeman 52/53; C: J Aitken, M Aitken 22/25; 25T HC: M Hayden 28/28, I Harris 27/25, R Bailey 34/35; 25T PS AA: M Hayden 59/60; A: J Hayden 58/60; B: N Rees 58/60; C: B Kemp 43/60. Albury Wodonga 8 May 11 Sunny, Cool (64): 10T PS E/O: T Caldwell, K O Brien, C Strike, S Norris, R Leita, B Liersch, M Liersch, B Ellis, T Walls, R Phefley - All Possibles 30/30; 25T PS CD AA: B Bockman 75/75, R Liersch 75/75; A: V Vogelzang 75/75, G Lafferty 75/75; B: D Harley 106/108, F Bienvenu 103/108; C: B Ralston 60/75, M Liersch 70/78; 25T HC: Noorat 7 May 11 Perfect (49): 75T Vic State Night Ch/Ch AA: G Hayden 120/125, T Holt 119/125; A: I Harris 117/125, K Britton 141/150; B: D Ludeman 140/150, J Jellie 139/150; C: D Teal 102/105, G Fary 98/125. Numurkah Shepparton 1 May 11 Good (30): 25T NE Zone DB TWR A: K Fisher 31/32; B & OA: S Harbor 41/41, T Hicks 40/41; C: T Tait 35/36, J Fothergill 25/26; 80T Medley CS AA & OA: S Harbor 114/120,T Hicks 110/120; A: C Burns 109/120, P Sing 107/120; B: A Calandro 111/120, J Fothergill 108/120; C: P Watkins 101/120, C Repocholi 97/120; Club HC: P Watkins; OA HG: Steve Harbor 139/145. Veneto 17 Mar 11 Fine: 10T EO: AA: S Brown & G Hica 30/30; A: S Zotti & J Krause 30/30; B: P Radoa & P Rhodes 30/30; C: A Ferronatto 21/30; 25T DB PS: AA: C Cook 74/75, C Brown 96/99; A: D Hill 73/75, M Mifsud 72/75; B: P Rhodes 74/75 T Hickley 73/75; C: M Melchiore 55/75; 25T SB: AA: C Cook 25/25; A: S Zotti 25/25; Zechner 22/25; C: A Fwerronato 21/25; 25T DB: AA: C Brown; A: W Preston 30/30, S Zotti 29/30; B: G Ogilvie 25/25, P Rhodes 24/25; C: D Hinkes 22/25. Veneto 15 May 11 Cool: 10T EO: AA: D Azzopardi, C Cook & C Brown 29/30; A: S Zotti 29/30; B: P Rhodes 30/30; 25T PS: AA: D Azzopardi 73/75; A: M Mifsud 71/75; B: P Rhodes 74/75; 25T DB: AA: D Azzopardi & N Cook 25/25; A: D Hill 25/25; B: P Rhodes & T Hickey 23/25; C: P Wilson 17/25; 15T D/R: AA: C Brown 28/30; A: D Hill 19/30; B: P Rhodes 24/30; C: P Wilson 11/30 Woods Point 24 Apr 11 Fine & sunny (24): 10T E/O SB CD: D Hoon 10/10; 20T SB CS OA: P Desmond 21/23; AA: M Ward 17/20; A: P Desmond 17/20, T Allen 16/20; B: D Hoon 17/20, L Poile 17/21; C: R Lay 18/20, S Bedggood 14/20; 30T Medley CS: J Butters 48/50, P Desmond 46/50, M Ward 44/50, S Bedggood 43/50; JNR: T Allen 42/50; 20Pr D/D CS: M Ward/T Allen 20/20, J Butters/D Hill 18/20, S Bedggood/J Wood 16/20, P Desmond/D Hoon 15/20; 10T Novelty CD: D Hoon 9/10, M Ward 10/12, G Hill 9/12; HG OA: J Butters 82/90; JNR: T Allen 78/90. Yarrawonga 1 May 11 (27): 10T PS E/O: D Hunt, B Vogelzang, V Vogelzang, T Walls, N Clark, B Iles & A Grassi 30/30; 20T CONT CD AA: T Peacock, B Iles, N Clark, M Cravatin, T Walls, D Hunt 20/20; A: G Peacock, J Barklam 20/20; B: E Wemyss, F Lyons, G Coyle 20/20; C: B Knuckey, J Considine, V Vogelzang 18/20; 20T PS Cash Trophies AA: B Iles, M Cravatin 78/78; A: D Saunders 78/78, R Ellis 77/78; B: V Vogelzang 73/7, F Lyons 71/75; C: B Vogelzang 73/75, B Knuckey 57/75; 25T CS AA; T Walls 110/110, M Cravatin 109/110; A: J Barklam 51/52, R Ellis 48/49; B; R Knuckey 67/67, G Coyle 66/67; C: B Vogelzang 25/25, J Considine 24/25. New South Wales D Hunt 25/25, G Parker 36/37, R Liersch 35/37; 50T DB OA: P Matthews 88/88; AA: J Vardenega 87/88, J Willett 76/77; A: A Willett 50/51, P Wojtoywez 49/51; B: C Ralston 48/50, D Harley 53/56; C: D Shale 65/66, M Liersch 49/50; VET: R Phefley 49/50; LAD: G Shale 48/50; JNR: B Ralston 46/50; HG: D Hunt 177/180; Best JNR: 163/180. riverina zone july program Saturday 2nd FINLEY 1.00pm 10T Cont, 25T Cont, 25T PS Cont, 10Pr DR Saturday 2nd WAGGA 12 noon 75T Champ of Champs WAGGA 6.00pm State Night PS Sunday 3rd WAGGA 9.00am The Lawson Classic 200Pr DR incl. Riverina Zone DR GRIFFITH 1.00pm Dave Wallace Memorial 25T SB, 25T PS, 25T DB Sunday 10th BARELLAN 1.00pm 10T DB, 30T PS, 20T Hcap COLEAMBALLY 12.30pm 30 T SxS, 30T DB trap gun, 30T DB trap gun TUMUT 11.00am 50T DB, 50T PS Saturday 16th GRIFFITH 1.00pm 75T Skeet WAGGA 12 noon 100T sporting Sunday 17th NARRANDERA 12.30am 30T Hcap, 30T PS, 30T SB Saturday 23rd DOWNSIDE 12 noon 25T PS, 25T DB, 25T SB, 25T skeet, 25T Sk Hcap Sunday 24th COROWA 12noon 25T DB, 20T PS, 15T Walk back JUNEE 12noon 25T DB, 50T SB, 25T Hcap LEETON 1.00pm 25T DB, 25T Hcap HAY 12noon 25Pr DR, 30T DB, 10Mug Sunday 31st COLEAMBALLY 12.30pm 100T Skeet JUNEE Tower: 5T, 50T DB Contact Clubs for further information Details are in NSWCTA blue book JULY 2011 AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET NEWS 35

41 Barellan 8 May 11 Fine & Sunny (22): 10T DB off 15mtrs CD: E Wardman, K Whytcross, A Paonne, P Garofalo, N McDermott, J Irvin 10/10; 25T Central Riverina DB CS OA & A: K Whytcross, A Paonne; B: E Wardman, A Macri; C: J Irvin, K Polsen; VET: N McDermott; JNR: K McVittie; LAD: K Wardman; 10T All metres 110 to 20 Mtrs: E Wardman, L Irvin, P Garofalo, A Paonne, N McDermott 10/10. Bathurst 1 May 11 Fine (35): 25T CD AA: J Caltabiano 54/25, J Finn 25/25; A: G Spencer 25/25, A Dolbell 24/25, M Gitany 24/25; B: G Lanser 25/25, T Knowles 24/25; C: P Sulivan 23/25, M Still 22/25; 25T DB AA: G Evans 25/25, J Caltabiano 24/25; A: D Weal 25/25, G Spencer 24/25; B: T Knowles 24/25, K Elias 24/25; C: P Sulivan 25/25, P McDowell 23/25; OA: D Hopwood 25/25; 25T SB AA: J Finn 24/25, G Evans 23/25; A: D Hopwood 24/25, A Dolbell 22/25; B: R Anthes 24/25, T Knowles 24/25; C: P McDowell 21/25, M Still 19/25; OA: G Spencer 24/25; 25T PS AA: G Evans 74/75, J Laspina 71/75; A: B Spencer 74/75, D Smith 73/75; B: J White 70/75, S McPherson 68/75; C: C Gitany 66/75, P Sulliven 66/75; OA: J Caltabiano 75/75. Bega 1 May 11 Fine 23degrees (32): 25T SB AA: S Bennett 35/37, P Green 34/37; A: P Craig 28/32, R Taylor 27/32; B: P Body 24/25, B Deacon 24/26; C: A Wedutenko 23/28, J Walker 22/28; 25T PS AA: C Rowland 72/75, S Bennett 71/75; A: R Taylor 72/75, N Teale 69/75; B: C Sheehan 70/75, R Kearns 99/105; C: L Campbell 71/78, A Campbell 70/78; 25 PR D/R AA: P Green 46/50, C Smith 53/60; A: N Teale 41/50, P Craig 40/50; B: P Body 42/50, C Sheehan 39/50; C: M Magrin 33/50, J Gray 36/60; HG: S Bennett 146/150. Boorowa 23 Apr 11 Fine & sunny (30): 25T HC: T Jamieson 28/28, G Evans 27/28, S Burrows 28/30; 75T G Campbell Memoriel OA: P Watchorn 123/125; AA: G Serafin 120/125, T Jamieson 116/125; A: G Kazolis 122/125, M Campbell 114/125; B: R Warren 117/125, P Smith 110/125; C: G Moffitt 115/125, S Burrows 110/125; 20T Night SB CS OA: G Evans 29/30; AA: G Serafin 28/30; A: R Schiller 28/30; B: R Wasrren 26/30; C: R Murphy 25/30; HG G Campbell Memoriel OA: G Kazolois; AA: T Jamieson; A: P Watchorn; B: R Warren; C: S Burrows. Brewarrina 30 Apr 11 Warm & Sunny (57): 30T PS CS OA: R Thompson 105/105; AA: P Boland 104/105, C Betts 101/102; A: R Anderson 89/90, W Rae 96/99; B: K Pearce 87/90, N Soulsby 95/90; C: M Coddington 85/93, J Mann 82/93; LAD: T Boon 63/90; JNR: J Owen 88/90; VET: G Fett 87/90; 30T HC: I Light 32/32, J Owen 38/40, J Elias 37/40, W Powell 40/41; LAD: H Overton 39/41, M Coddington 27/30; 50T DB CS OA: W Powell 102/102; AA: M Colley 101/102, H Overton 81/82; A: A Coddington 60/61, R Alston 50/51; B: K Pearce 48/50, C Bananno 62/65; C: J Elias 47/50, J Mann 45/50; LAD: M Coddington 43/50, JNR: J Owen 51/52;VET: W Rae 48/51; 2011 Club Champion: H Overton 81/82; 30T SB CS OA: K Pearce 35/35; AA: J Owen 34/35, A Marsh 32/33; A: R Alston 28/30, A Neilsen 38/41; B: C Bananno 26/30, T Coleman 25/30; C: J Elias 27/30, M Elias 25/30; LAD: H Overton 27/30; JNR: D Jeffery 26/30; VET: G Fett 28/31; 20Pr NSW D/D CS OA: A Marsh & K Walton 22/24, M Elias & J Elias 21/24; 20Pr D/ R CS OA: L Knight 46/50; AA: C Betts 41/50, M Ticehurst 45/50; A: D Williamson 33/40, split between D Morris & R Betts 32/40; B: G Armour 32/40, T Coleman 38/50; C: A Walkington 30/40, M Elias 27/40; LAD: H Overton 34/40; JNR: D Jeffery 40/50; VET: W Rae 30/40; : HG & OA: P Boland 232/240; AA: C ALBURY-WODONGA Clay Target Club Inc. PO Box 937, Albury NSW 2640 SUNDAY 10TH JULY 2011 Start 11.00am. Practice from 10.00am Ev 1 10 Tgt Single Barrel Cash Event Noms $6 Ev 2 20 Tgt Single Barrel Graded Cash Event Noms $12 L/V$9 Jnr$4 Ev 3 25 Tgt Points Score Championship Noms $13 L/V$10 Jnr $5 Ev 4 30 Tgt Double Barrel Championship Noms $15 L/V$12 Jnr$7 High Gun trophy over full programme $150 open order from Elks Hunting & Fishing for possible shot over full programme Committee reserves the right to alter/modify any event if necessary FIVE STAND SUNDAY 31ST JULY 10.00am Start 100 Targets 1st & 2nd each grade AA, A, B & C (Overall winner takes grade) High Gun Trophy. Best Lady, Veteran & Junior (Provided minimum of 3 each section) President Gerry Lafferty AH Secretary Ross Carter AH Mob AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET SHOOTING NEWS JULY 2011

42 ISSF NSW STATE CARNIVAL Hosted by: Cecil Park Clay Target Club 26TH, 27TH & 28TH August, 2011 Friday 26th AUGUST 10.00am NSWCTA STATE DOUBLE TRAP ISSF CHAMPIONSHIP Nomination $140 to all competitors, conducted over 75 pairs plus Final Open Final only Overall Sash, silver NSW badge, cash, trophy AA, A, B, C Medal & Cash Trophy 1st & 2nd Team Selection: Postal Teams (postal team ties determined by a count-back) Men 6 members selected over 1st 25 pairs, result over last 25 pairs of qualifying, used for postal Juniors 4 members selected as above Shoulder to Shoulder teams to represent at 2012 Nationals Men, Junior 3 members selected over 75 pairs of qualifying SATURDAY 27TH AUGUST & SUNDAY 28TH AUGUST 9.30AM NSWCTA STATE ISSF TRAP CHAMPIONSHIP NSWCTA STATE ISSF SKEET CHAMPIONSHIP Nomination $160 to all competitors, conducted over 150 targets plus Final NB. ALL DIVISION AND GRADE RESULTS WILL BE OFF THE GUN (Finals may be conducted, time permitting) must be at least 3 competitors to constitute a division or grade Overall Sash, silver NSW badge, cash, trophy in conjunction with the, Grand Australian for ISSF TRAP CHAMPIONSHIP, Also free B/Q & Drinks for Competitors Saturday afternoon for ISSF TRAP & SKEET ISSF SKEET AA, A, B, C Medal & Cash Trophy 1st & 2nd Team Selection: Postal Teams (postal team ties determined by a count-back) Men 6 members selected over 1st 50 targets, result over last 50 targets, is used for postal Ladies & Juniors 4 members selected as above Juniors Noms Nil Sponsored by NSW SPORTS & RECREATION, & NSW CLAY TARGET ASSOC. Up to 18 years From 26th Shoulder to Shoulder teams to represent at 2012 Nationals Men, Junior & Ladies 3 members selected over 150 targets JULY 2011 AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET NEWS 37

43 Name Address Shooter License No Suburb State Post Code Club Day Phone No: ACTA No New South Wales State Skeet Championships Nomination Form Date of Birth required for: Skeet Handicap / / / / / / Sub-Junior (under 15 years on first day of Comp) Junior (under 18 years on first day of Comp) Veteran (65 years or over on first day of Comp) Please circle your Grade and Section (if applicable) AA A B C Ladies Veterans Juniors Sub-Juniors Please Note: All Nominations CLOSE at 5:00pm on Friday the 22nd July 2011 No Nominations will be accepted after this date NSW State Skeet Carnival Program Nominations Junior/Sub-Junior Nominations Open/Ladies/Veterans Friday 12 th August NSW 20 Gauge Skeet Championship 50T $0* $35 2 NSW 28 Gauge Skeet Championship 50T $0* $35 Saturday 13 th August 2011 Official Opening, Zone Teams Presentation 3 NSW Skeet Doubles Championship 25PR $0* $35 4 NSW Skeet Handicap 50T $0* $35 Sunday 14 th August NSW Skeet Championship 100T $0* $70 Environment Levy $3 $3 Administration Fee (Please note: Nominations will be fully refunded less the administration fee if you are unable to attend the Carnival.) Amount Due $ By my signature: I acknowledge and agree to the Conditions of Entry. $2 $2 Signed: Date: / / Payment Method Cheque/Money Order Direct Deposit Credit Card Amount Collected $ Card Type Mastercard/Visa (cirle type) Credit Card No / / / Expiry Date / Name on Card Signature on Card Direct Deposit into: Account Name: NSW Clay Target Association BSB: Account No: Post form to : NSWCTA PO Box 1003 WAGGA WAGGA NSW 2650 or Fax form to: To view the Conditions of Entry visit under the events tab. *NOMINATIONS FOR JUNIORS AND SUB-JUNIORS ARE SPONSORED/SUPPORTED BY NSW SPORT AND RECREATION SPORTS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM AND NSWCTA 38 AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET SHOOTING NEWS JULY 2011

44 CESSNOCK CLAY TARGET CLUB CNR OF MAITLAND RD & DUFFY DR 2 DAY NOVELTY FIELD OPEN SHOOT INCORPORATING THE GARY HOPKINS MEMORIAL CHAMPIONSHIP 9TH & 10TH OF JULY am Start Both Days Saturday: 100T NOVELTY FIELD TROPHIES O/A, 1ST, 2ND & 3RD AA, A, B, C Grades 1st Ladies, Juniors &Vets Noms $60 Ladies & Veterans $50 Juniors $40 Sunday: 100T GARY HOPKINS MEMORIAL CHAMPIONSHIP TROPHIES: O/A, Hip Flask & Trophy, Veterans, AA, A, B, C Grades 1ST Tankard & Trophy, Veterans, AA, A, B, C Grades 2ND & 3RD, 1st Ladies, Juniors Noms:Open & Veterans $60 Ladies $50 Juniors $40 Pre Nom and go in the draw for FREE Noms Next Year! OVERALL, 4 GRADES, LADIES, JUNIORS AND VETERANS HIGH GUNS OVER 2 DAYS SASH & TROPHY HOT SHOWERS! FREE CAMPING! FULL KITCHEN! DINNER ON SATURDAY NIGHT We wish to thank our sponsors: Arms & Ammo, Auspit, Peter O Neill Jewellery, Highland Sports and Darche Swags New shooters Graded on the Day, Ammo Available, SSAA, Field & Game Members Most Welcome (You must be a member of the ACTA, SSAA, or Field & Game to compete) Pre-nom forms available from Sec. PAUL O NEILL (H) Treas. GUY MUNRO The Committee Reserves the Right to Alter Program JULY 2011 AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET NEWS 39

45 COWRA Gun Club Inc Preliminary Notice Cowra Gold Cup Shoot 6 & 7 August 2011 HEAPS of Double Barrel including 100 targets on Sunday Free noms for Juniors shooting the program See August CTSN for further details Peter Mould ah Richard Johnstone Joy Dwight ah Betts 230/240; A: D Morris 220/240; B: K Pearce 220/240; C: J Mann 202/240; LAD: H Overton 218/240; JNR: J Owen 228/240; VET: W Rae 219/240. Cecil Park 9 Apr 11 Fine & Warm (30): 100T SKT OA: A Lucchitti 98; AA: J Lucchitti 98, P Vella 97, J Guberina 96; A: T Vellelonga 97, C Sim 96, W Petersen 95, P Kouroupis 95; B: J Harris 94, F Marcellino 93, L Archer 92; C: S Atkinson 89, G Hall 89, A Ciantar 82. Cecil Park 25 Apr 11 Few Showers (89): Easter Carnival 20T PS AA: J Crompton 60/60, J Winters 60/60, R Duncan 59/60, D Perri 59/60, G Evans 59/60; A: L Galea 60/60, L Cassar 59/60; B: B Hampton 60/60, P Grimm 56/60, L Lloyd 56/60, K Kennerson 56/60, C Chemuel 56/60; C: G Americanas 56/60, K Corry 56/60; 30T PS OA: L Cassar 104/105; AA: C Sherry 89/90, T Arvanitakis 93/96; A: D Jones 87/90, Z Alameddine 85/90; B: S Cassar 89/90, E Kelly 83/90; C: G Americanas 75/93, J Melbourne 73/93; 30T SB OA: Z Saad 30/30; AA: G Dominello 29/30, G Hapeshi 28/30; A: M Gomes 29/30, D Barros 35/37; B: Y Yarak 28/31, C Joseph 28/32; C: K Corry 25/31, Vassillios Llalaris 24/31; 30T DB OA: T Arvanitakis 82/82; A: D Perri 81/82, G Dominello 42/43; A: T Lionatos 51/51, Z Alameddine 50/51; B: J Camilleri 30/31, K KEnnerson 29/31; C: K Corry 30/30, V Llalaris 28/30; OA HG: J Crompton 208/216; AA: R Duncan 202/210; A: L Cassar 201/210; B: P Grimm 192/210; C: K corry 174/210; VET: D McMillan 188/210; LAD: K Berry 206/215; JNR: G Lysandrou 190/210. Condobolin 1 May 11 Warm & calm (11): 10T DB CD E/O: D Cooney, J Rogers, A Hodges, G Venables, D Field 10/10; 50T SB CS OA: A Hodges 49/50; AA: L.Ellison 45/50; A: D Cooney 44/50,G Venables 42/50; B: D Field 44/50, J Rogers 39/50; C: J Ellison 41/50; 25T PS AA: L Ellison 71/75; A: K Dawe 74/75, D Cooney 71/75; B: D Field 74/75, J Rogers 66/75; C: J Ellison 58/75; 20 Pr D/D: L Ellison / J Rogers 20/20, D Cooney /A Hodges 29/30; HG: D Field 128/135. Corowa 24 Apr 11 Fine (41): 10T CONT E/O: R Green, C Ralston, S Hay, D Bienvenu, L Wemyss, G Ganning, J Pearce, B Leita, J Willett, A Willett; 30T CONT CS OA B: C Whyte 52/52; AA: J Pearce 51/52, B Leita 45/46; A: D Saunders 36/37, A Willett 33/34,C Wemyss 36/37; C: C Wojtowyez 41/42, B Ralston 40/42; 25T DB CS OA AA: J Willett 108/108, D Bienvenu 38/39; A: D Saunders 107/108, S Hay 29/30; B: R Wison 53/54, C Whyte 29/30; C: C Ralston 24/25, C Wojtowyez; 10 Pr D/R CS OA A: P Collicoat 17/20; AA: Bob Leita 17/20, J Willett 16//20; A: Spud 16/20; B: E Wemyss 16/20, R Wilson 15/20; C: C Henderson 12/20, C Wilson 11/20; HG: J Willett 81/85. Downside 23 May 11 Fine and mild (26): 25T SB CD AA: D Power, A Carroll; A: B Minos, B Fairman; B: J Manley; C: G Americanas; 25T PS CS OA: M Manley; AA: C Ceely, D Power; A: L Doyle, B Minos; B: A Heffernan-Power; C: G Americanas; 50T DB CS OA: M Manley; AA: A Carroll, C Ceely; A: L Doyle, B Minos; B: J Manley; C: D Shale, D Richards; 25T HC: G Americanas, A Heffernan-Power, M Manley; HG: C Ceely 190/195. Dubbo 1 May 11 Good (27): 20T E/O: B Heaslip, D McPhee, S Bennett 20/20; 20T SB CS OA: C McLacuchlan 25/27; AA: R Agnew 23/26; A: E Tucker 23/26; B: B Mitchell 24/27; C: R Butler 21/25; 25T HC: S Tucker 39/40, E Tucker 38/40, C McLauchlan 31/33, L Carney 30/32; 15 Pr D/R AA: R Agnew 20/30; A: S Bennett 26/30; B: S Tucker 27/30; C: L Clarke 19/30, L Carney 19/30; HG: C McLauchlan 91/100. MARCONI CLAY TARGET CLUB 39th Annual Anniversary Shoot SUNDAY 19TH JUNE AM START MCTC Cash Divide Eye Opener $5.00 Event 1 Marconi 39th Anniversary Points Score Classic 50tgt Points Score $ st & 2nd ea gr AA A B C Trophies and Cash 10tgt Points Score off 15m Event 2 Marconi 39th Anniversary Double Barrel Classic 50tgt Double Barrel $ st & 2nd ea gr AA A B C Sash Trophies and Cash High Gun over events 1 and 2 Sash & Cash Prize Ladies Vets and Juniors Sash and Cash Prize Nominations from 9.30am EFTPOS Facilities available WILL BE THROWING BLACK TARGETS FOR PRIZES, COME AND JOIN US FOR SOME FUN Thanks to our Sponsor Dino Barros ABC Texture Coatings Ph Ammunition BBQ lunch and refreshments available on the grounds All enquiries contact Peter or Sharon on Visit Committee reserves the right to alter program if necessary 40 AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET SHOOTING NEWS JULY 2011

46 Glen Innes 7 May 11 Fine & Cool (19): 25T DB AA: J Reid, G Field, D Edmonds, D Johnson 25/25; A: D Newberry 25/25, R Larkings, A Yannuccelli, P Wright, L Kennedy, D Conduit 24/25; B: N Campion, P Redman 24/25, D Mills 23/25; C: H Finch 18/25, M Maylan 17/25; 25T SB AA: G Field, D Johnson 25/25, J Reid 24/25; A: D Newberry 24/25, A Yannuccelli 23/25; B: D Mills 24/25, N Campion, J Ponton 21/25; C: M Maylan 24/25, H Finch 19/25; 25T PS AA: J Reid, G Field 74/75; A: P Wright 75/75, R Larkings 72/75; B: N Campion, P Redman 69/75; C: M Maylan 64/75, H Finch 60/25; 25T DB CONT AA: J Reid, G Field, D Edmonds 24/25; A: R Reeves, D Conduit 24/25; B: P Redman 23/25, N Campion, D Mills 22/25; C: H Finch 23/25, M Maylan 21/25; HG: G Field 148/150. Goulburn 8 May 11 Sunny, gusts of wind (26): 25T PS CD HG: M Harris; AA: L Cuzner 73/75, D McMillan, J Winters 70/75; A: M Harris 75/75, T Watchorn 74/75; B: N Watchorn 71/75, D Watchorn, J Mooney 67/75; C: J Hutchins 65/75, C Mooney 59/75; 50T DB CONT OA: D McMillan 50/50; AA: J Winters 49/50, L Cuzner 48/50; A: D Smith 48//50, D Price 62/65; B: J Mooney 49/50, R Simpson; C: J Hutchins 46/50; 25T SB CD AA: T Spackman, J Winters 24/25; A: M Harris, D Price 25/25; B: N Watchorn 23/25, B Roberts 21/25; C: J Hutchins 22/25, P Edwards 18/25. Grafton 8 May 11 Fine & high cloud (36): 25T DB CD AA: P Westbury S Kilfoyle K Harding J Reid J Cunningham 25/25; A: B Cameron J Black K Miller D Newberry 25/25; B: M Sullivan P Caldwell M Williamson 25/25; C: R Gardiner 25/25, G Butcher 22/25; 50T PS CS OA: J Reid 150/150; AA: J Reid 150/150, K Harding 145/150; A: G Mengel 151/153, K Miller 150/153; B: P Caldwell 145/150, M Westbury 144/150; C: H Finch 134/150, L Woods 130/150; 25T CONT CD AA: P Westbury S KIlfoyle K Harding 25/25; A: J Black 25/25, D Newberry G Warner B Cameron 24/25; B: M Sullivan 24/25, D Milligan, J Beddoes, P Caldwell, M Westbury, N Davis 22/25; C: H Finch, L Woods 22/25; HG: J Reid 199/200. Grenfell 8 May 11 Fine & sunny (10): 25T SB CD AA: M Mitton25/25, C Foster 24/25; A: R Schiller 23/25; B: G Armour 20/25, G England 17/25; C: L Shaw 21/25; 50T PS CD AA: M Schiller 149/150, M Mitton/C Foster 148/150; A: R Schiller 142/150; B: G Armour 121/150, G England 116/150; C: L Shaw 115/150; 25T HC: M Mitton 25/25+7/7, R Schiller 25/25+6/7, M Schiller 24/25+7/7; HG: M Mitton 198/200. Guyra 30 Apr 11 Showery (20):10T SB: D Mills, W Lasker, K Bourke, D Edmonds, G Baxter, G Field, B Henshall 10/10; Club SB CS OA: G Field 25/25; AA: B Henshall 24/25, D Edmonds 18/20; A: D Porter 18/20; K Bourke 17/20; B: N Campion 24/26, B Finch 23/26; C: H Finch 13/20; 25T DB HC Club Trophy: D Newberry 29/29, N Campion 28/29, G Field 26/27; 35T Medley 10T DB 15 Pr D/ R AA: J Reid 33/35, B Henshall 32/35; A: D Newberry 31/35, T Henshall 31/35; B: B Finch 32/35, D Mills 31/35; C: H Finch 29/35; HG: B Henshall 86/90. Majura Park 27 Apr 11 Cool (22):25T PS OA: M Harris 75/75; AA: B Skinner 74/75; A: K Cox 73/78; B: G Kruppai 73/81; C: H Cousins 67/75; 25T SB OA: A Christou 27/27; AA: I McKenzie 26/27; A: T Cooper 25/26; B: S Askie 25/27; C: L Hansen 24/25. Majura Park 11 May 11 Cold and Rainy (22): 25T DB CONT OA: I McKenzie 58/58; AA: C Tilley 57/58; A: Downside & Narrandera Combined Shoot to be held at the National Ground Sunday August 21 commencing 11am Ev 1 15 tgt Medley C/D 5 DB 5 SB 5 PS $7.50 Ev 2 30 tgt Medley Championship 18mtrs 10 DB/10 SB/10 PS $20.00 Ev 3 30 tgt Point Score Championship $20.00 Ev 4 25 tgt Handicap $12.50 Total noms $60, reduced for Ladies and Veterans $50, Juniors $1 Visitors are welcome Food and drinks available all day Contact Sue Pim M E suep6111@hotmail.com GUYRA GUN CLUB INC COOL 100 Sunday 31st July 2011 Noms start from 8.30am for 9.30am start SASHES CASH AND TROPHIES WARM UP DAY SATURDAY 30TH JULY 10.00AM START IRONMAN DEAUVILLE TRIPLES 30 Target Skeet Double Rise Sporting and Double Trap Cash Divide Noms $40 per 2 man team Select own partners placings 1st 2nd 3rd SUNDAY 31ST JULY 2011 Event 1 50 Target Winter Nom $25.00 Championship Sponsored by Armidale Recycle and Mini-Chip 25 Target Double Barrel 25 Target Points Score Overall sash and cash First and second each grade cash Event Target Cool 100 Double Barrel Sponsored by Northern Star Conveyancing Overall sash and $ First each grade sash and cash Second each grade cash Ladies Juniors Veterans Sash and cash HIGH GUNS Overall $500 Sponsored by Northern Star Conveyancing Other grades cash Reduced noms for Ladies Juniors and Veterans Lunch ammo refreshments available Committee reserves the right to vary the programme if necessary Special thanks to all our sponsors President: Jeff Richardson Secretary: Rex Varley JULY 2011 AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET NEWS 41

47 Newcastle Lake Macquarie ctc 2 Day Novelty Field Charity Shoot Sat 13th & Sun 14th August am Start Supporting The Ovarian Cancer Research Foundation Saturday 100T/G TORONTO RSL MEMORIAL Trophies O/A Sash & Trophy AA A B C 1st 2nd 3rd Each Grade Sunday 100T/G MICK SMITH CUP Trophies O/A Sash & Trophy AA A B C 1st 2nd 3rd Each Grade 2 Day H/G s O/A AA A B C Ladies Juniors & Veterans Sashes and Trophies (L, J, V min 5 competitors) Open Nominations $65.00 per day Ladies & Veterans 70% noms Juniors $28.00 (L, J, V to shoot in grade) Come along and take part in a great weekend and support this great charity Food, refreshments, cartridges, hot showers and camping available on the grounds at Wilton rd Awaba Contacts President Ross McLean president@nlmctc.com Secretary Graham Gosling secretary@nlmctc.com Committee reserves the right to alter program R Southwell 27/28; B: S Askie 23/25; C: L Hansen 22/25; 25T PS CONT OA: A Christou 73/75; AA: B Skinner 71/75; A: M Harris 70/75; B: S Askie 71/75; C: L Hansen 71/75. Moree 1 May 11 Fine with Southerly breeze (21): 25T SKT B: N Brown 21/25, P Kee 19/25; C: F O Neill 25/29, M Winning 24/29; 30T PS CD AA: P Tattam, N Brown 89/90; A: D Schultz 87/90, T Haynes, R Deans 85/90; B: S Winning 87/90, T Montgomery 86/90; C: D Winning 74/90, S Ireland 67/90; 60T Medley (20DB 20SB 20Cont) OA: N Brown 59/60; AA: C Tattam 58/60, C Mitchell 57/60; A: S Boydell 58/60, D Schultz 54/60; B: S Winning 56/60, M Winning 55/60; C: D Winning 56/60, S Ireland 49/60; 50T CONT Club CS OA: C Mitchell 52/53; AA: P Tattam 57/60, C Tattam 55/60; A: T Haynes 47/50, S Long 46/50; B: M Harrold 49/50m, M Winning 48/50; C: D Winning 39/50, S Ireland 38/52. Moss Vale 30 Apr 11 Cloudy, occasional drizzle, 20 degs (23): Combined 50 T DB, 30 T CONT and 10 PR D/R OA: R Duncan 94/100; AA/ A: D McMillan 91/100, P Vella 98/120 (shoot-off); B: F Twarloh 91/100, T Leach 102/120 (shoot off); C: P Dancks 86/100, B Wallder 81/100. Narromine 1 May 11 75T CONT PS AA/A: I Piddington, A Piddington, J Unger; B/C: R Short, P Adams, B Cottee; 25T Hal Cross HC: A Piddington, M Heywood. New South Wales 20 Apr 11 Showers: Alf Najar HC SKT: T Vallelonga. New South Wales 23 Apr 11 90T SxS OA: A Shacklock 136; AA: N Xenos 117, A Piazza 116; A: T McSorley 129, J Bromfield 126; B: H McMaster 127, D Robinson 118; C: T Alexeeff 107, E Covey 89; VET: J Newton 118. Friday 1 st July 5.30pm 50T NSWCTA Night Pointscore Continental CS Saturday 2 nd July 9.00am Moree CTC Cash Divide Eye Opener 25 targets DB 50t South Moree Butchers Single Barrel Championship 50T Namoi Cotton Trophy Double Barrel 50T NSW State Night DB Championship Sunday 3 rd July 9:00am Sharp 50T Tom Boydell Memorial Point Score Trophy 50T Frank O Neill Trophy Handicap New South Wales 27 Apr 11 (34): 40T Nite Owl 10T Db, 10T SB, 10T PS & 10T HC OA: F Ibrahim 58, R Clarke 56+18; AA: R Hibbert 55; A: K Doerner 56+17; B: Y Neziz 52; C: R Baker 55. New South Wales 30 Apr T ACTA Sporting OA: S Newcombe 78; AA: L Pezzano 74, D Jessop 63; A: A Gancewocz 71, J Holt 71; B: A Chacklock 76, Alex Fardoulis 68; C: Aki Fardoulis 68, B Grebert 62; VET: R Clifton 76, W Maryska 65. New South Wales 4 May 11 Fine Charles Hlavaty HC SKT: P Kouroupls; 30T Night Aggregate, 30T DB AA: V Gatt 30; A: J Hirsch 30, C Eleftheriou 29+15; B: A Fardoulis 30, S Roberts 28+1; C: B Laurenson 28, J Czinker New South Wales 7 May T Booralie Cup KST CS OA: M Conti 98; AA: J Guberina 96; A: A Muoio 94+10, C Sim 94+8, R Satara 91; B: R Clifton 96+1, D Wear 96, L Archer 92; C: S Atkinson 84+8, G Hall 84+7, J Cunningham New South Wales 11 May 11 30T Southern Zone SB CS AA & OA: T Arvanitakis 29+5; AA: G Coleman 29+5; B: I Hoschke 26, T Lionatos 25; B: A Fardoulis 25, K Berry; C: B Laurenson 22+1, J Czinker 22. Pooncarie 30 Apr 11 Fine, sunny: (39): 10T DB off 15m: D Marcionne, R Baker, T Decaux, D Decaux, T Fraser, J Caskey, J Borg, J Villiva, F Dimasi, N Smith, R Ross 10/10; 20T DB HC D Decaux 18/20, C Barnes 17/20; R Ross 31/36; 25T PS AA: R Malic 69/75, R Ross 68/75; A: M Scherger 71/75, F Dimasi 64/75; B: D Martini 67/75, T Fraser 65/75; C: B Smith 60/75, N Smith 58/75; 25T SB CS off 15m: AA: R Malic 29/32, R Ross 28/32; A: F Dimasi 20/25, M Scherger 17/25; B: C Barnes 22/25,T Total Noms (C gr Junior, 2nd + subsequent family member $170) $ Overall High Gun $3500 Diamond Pendant from David Benn Fine Jewellery Graded High Guns and sections (Ev 2-4 & 6-7) State Sashes Ev 1 & 5 See for more information The committee reserves the right to alter any part of the programme or targets 42 AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET SHOOTING NEWS JULY 2011

48 New South Wales Gun Club Ltd. (Est. 1880) ~ July 2011 Shoot Program ~ Saturday 2 nd 10am 100T Skeet Comp 10am DTL, Sporting & Olympic Trap practice ranges open Wednesday 6 th 2pm Charles Hlavaty 50T Handicap Skeet Comp 2pm DTL, Sporting & Olympic Trap practice ranges open, Targets only practice available during skeet competition 6:30pm NSWGC Night Aggregate 30T DB (Qualifier#7) Saturday 9 th 10am ~ NSWGC Anniversary Shoot ~ See CTSN & Club Flyers for Program details No practice ranges open. Wednesday 13 th 2pm DTL, Skeet, Sporting & Olympic Trap practice ranges open 6:30pm 25T Handicap DTL Trap Comp Saturday 16 th 10am ~ 100T DB DTL NSWGC Open ~ 10am Skeet & Sporting practice ranges open Wednesday 20 th 2pm Alf Najar 50T Handicap Skeet Comp 2pm DTL, Sporting & Olympic Trap practice ranges open, Targets only practice available during skeet competition 6:30pm Double Rise & Deauville Doubles DTL Comp Saturday 23 rd 10am NSWGC Practice Day 10am DTL, Skeet, Sporting & Olympic Trap practice ranges open. Wednesday 27 th 2pm DTL, Skeet, Sporting & Olympic Trap practice ranges Open 6:30pm Nite Owl DTL Trap Comp (Qualifier#7) 10T DB, 10T SB, 10T PS, 10T HCP Saturday 30 th / Sunday 31 st 10am ~ NSWGC Winter Sporting Clays Championship ~ See CTSN & Club Flyers for Program details No practice ranges open both days. NSWGC reserves the right to alter practice ranges times and usage to suit advertised competition needs ~ This advertisement overrides programs printed in the ACTA Blue Book ~ 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 JULY 2011 AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET NEWS 43

49 New South Wales Gun Club Ltd. (Est. 1880) ~ Winter Sporting Clays Championships ~ Sat 30 th July & Sun 31 st July 2010 Saturday 30 th July Sunday 31 st July ~ 100 Target ~ NSWGC Winter Sporting Clays Championship inc Yorkshire Trophy Qualifier #4 ~ 100 Target ~ English Sporting Clays Championship inc Yorkshire Trophy Qualifier #5 Proudly Sponsored by Bob Clifton Prizes for 1 st, 2 nd & 3 rd in each Grade AA, A, B, C, Ladies, Veterans & Juniors Trophies for best performance with Side by Side and Sub-Gauge shotguns 10am Sharp Start ~ Nominations from 9am ~ $60 ~ Open $50 ~ Lad, Vets & Jun Prizes for 1 st, 2 nd & 3 rd in each Grade AA, A, B, C, Ladies, Veterans & Juniors Trophies for best performance with Side by Side and Sub-Gauge shotguns 10am Sharp Start ~ Nominations from 9am ~ $60 ~ Open $50 ~ Lad, Vets & Jun BBQ Lunch available both days Cartridges, Refreshments and Snacks also available On Site Camping available Note: No Practice Ranges will be available this weekend or until competition is completed 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 AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET SHOOTING NEWS JULY 2011

50 (Est. 1880) Saturday 9 th July * 10am Start * Nominations Proudly sponsored by Highland Sports & Inc the Malcolm Fuller Memorial Trophy Total nominations ~ Open $60 ~ Ladies, Juniors & Veterans $50 Sash & $500 Cash for O/All High Gun Medal & Sponsored Prizes for 1 st in AA, A, B, C, Ladies, Juniors & Vets Medal & Sponsored Prizes for 2 nd & 3 rd in AA, A, B, C, Ladies, Juniors & Vets Breakfast on Sat, BBQ lunch, Cartridges & Refreshments available, Lucky door prizes & meat tray raffles y NSWGC reserves the right to alter practice ranges times and usage to suit advertised competition needs ~ This advertisement overrides programs printed in the ACTA Blue Book ~ 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 JULY 2011 AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET NEWS 45

51 Tamworth Clay Target Club Northern Zone Night Carnival incorporating Beretta Country Action Day Club located 20km from Tamworth on the Loomberah Rd Saturday 6th August pm Event 1 45T Mixed Championship $30 From Dark Event 2 25T D/B Northern Zone Night Championship $20 Event 3 25T S/B Northern Zone Night Championship $20 Event 4 25T P/S Northern Zone Night Championship $20 Sunday 7th August am Event 5 25T P/S off 16M $20 Proudly sponsored by New England Building Services Event 6 25 Pair Double Rise $40 Proudly sponsored by New England Building Services Plenty of room to camp, toilets and hot showers Evening meal available Saturday night Further information Mark Drain President Ph Cherie Hunter Secretary Ph AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET SHOOTING NEWS JULY 2011

52 Saturday 2nd July - 12 Noon Start Sunday 3rd July 9am Start Wagga Gun Club National Grounds 200 Pair Extreme Trophy 3 Man Team Sponsored by: Arty Del-Ben Saturday 3rd July - 12 Noon Start Event 1 75 tgts. Champion of Champion Championship $40.00 Event 2 50tgs STATE NIGHT POINT SCORE CHAMPIONSHIP $ tgts Eye Opener (not to count) SATURDAY NIGHT SAUSAGE SIZZLE SUNDAY 3rd JULY 9am Start Event 3 The Lawson Motor Inn, Power Ammo & Wagga Gun Club Presents 200 PAIR DOUBLE RISE 2 x 100 pair events Nominations $150 Overall $300 + Sash Shot 5 per lane. $5.00 Purse on each 50 pair. The Lawson Motor Inn offers a 200 Pair Special Rate of $95.00 p/n. Contact Number: , ask for this Special Rate when booking. The Wagga Gun Club reserves the right to alter the program at any time. Don Power: Janenne Kidd: JULY 2011 AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET NEWS 47

53 SYDNEY CLAY TARGET CLUB LTD HEATHCOTE ROAD MENAI JUNE 2011 Wed 8th Toohey s Challenge 10T DB, 10T SB,10T PS. FRI 10TH 10T DB, 75T SOUTHERN ZONE M/T C SHIP SUN 12TH 2010 D/R CLUB C SHIP MAKE UP SHOOT MON 13TH QUEEN S BIRTHDAY 100T DB C SHIP Fri 24th 10T PS, Night Owl 60T CH/CH Championship Sun 26th Meat Trays 50T DB,50T PS JULY 2011 Wed 6th Toohey s Challenge 20PR DR FRI 8TH 20T PS C/D STATE NIGHT 50T SB CHAMPIONSHIP Sun 10th 100T PS Championship Fri 22nd 10PR DR C/D, 25PR DR Night Owl Championship Sun 24th 15PR DR, 50T DB, 30T Mixed C/D President: George Poulios All Welcome & Good Shooting Fraser 26/31; C: M Kadziela 20/26, T Williams 19/26; 25T DB CONT CS off 16m: AA: J Caskey 25/25, R Ross 30/31; A: M Scherger 24/25, F Dimasi 22/25; B: T Fraser 26/27, B Gathercole 25/27; C: M Kadziela 23/25, N Box 22/25; HG OA: R Malic 131/145; VET: P Marcionni 121/145; JNR: M Kadziela 111/145. Port Macquarie 1 May 11 Variable (37): Hastings 75T DB CS AA: R Clarke 74/75, B McKinnon 73/75; A: M McDonnell 73/75, S Saul 75/78; B: I Howe 76/80, K Saunders 75/80; C: P Ryder 64/75, M Wilkins 60/75; 50T SB CS AA: S Wallis 46/52, R Clarke 45/52; A: C Diaz 48/50, R Wilson 45/50; B: D Deland 46/50, I Howe 43/50; C: P Ryder 39/50, M McCloy 33/50; HG: R Clarke 118/125; LAD HG: D Deland 112/125. Shoalhaven 10 April 11 Overcast: T.H. Muller Memorial Shoot D.T.L. Morning 50T SB AA: M Bryan 50/50, W Higginbotham 47/50; A: L Doyle 44/50, D Hodges 41/50; B: S Atkins 43/50, J Hennig 39/50; C: L Marshall 42/50, J Simmonds 39/50; LAD: S Marshall 36/50, K Atkins 33/50; VET: M Carey 35/50, R Chin 33/50; D.T.L. Afternoon 25T PS, 25T DB AA: W Higginbotham 94/100, M Bryan 90/100; A: R Ehlers 87/100, L Doyle 85/100; B: J Hennig 92/100, D Loose 91/100; C: J Simmonds 75/100, L Marshall 73/100; LAD: B Hill 82/100, S Marshall 77/100; VET: M Carey 61/100, R Chin 61/100 after count back. Shoalhaven 23 Apr SKT: 1 W Zamai 37/50, J Simmonds 35/50; R Hatcher 25/50, J Trindorfer 19/50; SPORTING: J Simmonds, W Zamai, S Marshall, J Trindorfer, R McPherson, J Hennig, L Zamai. Sydney 17 Apr 11 Cool (36): 15PR DR CS AA & OA: T Psarakis 28/30, C Plessas, N Loucas 44/50; A: J Mortys 26/30, C Lysaght 24/30; B: K Berry 30/40, J Buchanan 29/40; C: G Americanas 23/30, M Henriques 17/30; 25T PS CS AA: H Guerriero 81/87, G Poulios 80/87; A: K Bosanko 72/75, G Kennerson 71/75; B & OA: B Frost 75/75; E Carta 73/75; C: M Henriques 70/75, F Gould 65/75; 50T DB Club CS AA & OA: G Lysaght 100/100, N Loucas 99/100; A: J Grice 59/60, C Lysaght 58/60; B: B Frost 51/51, P Lynes 50/51; C: G Americanas 48/50, M Henriques 47/50; HG: N Loucas 149/155. Sydney 13 Apr 11 Mild night (20): Toohey s Challenge 30T DB AA: C Plessas 30/30, H Guerriero 29/30; A: D Jones 29/30, Z Alamedine 28/30; B: Peter P. 27/30, K Beddie 25/30; C: Marinos 27/31, M Henriques 26/31. Sydney 15 Apr 11 Cool Night (37); 20T PS Grd Sweeps AA: 1x60, 2x57; A: 1x59, 1x58, 1x57; B: 1x59, 1x55, 3x54; C: 1x54, 1x53, 1x1x51; State Night DB CONT CS OA: H Guerriero 50/50; AA: T Kerem 49/50, G Hapeshi 48/50; A: T Chryss 49/50, F Ibrahim 74/78; B: P Shiailis 47/50, N Poulos Bunbury 26 Mar 11 (15): 50T BD & 25T PS OA: A Harvey 119/125; AA: P House 118/125; A: C Hyder 115/125; B: B Stratton 118/125, R Silvester 114/125; C: P White 102/125. Bunbury 4 Mar 11 Blue Manna Carnival: 50T DB CD AA: A Pagett, D Fox, J Gilbert 50/50; A: G Hyder50, A Ward 49, G Smith 48; B: T Shine. B Lemmon48, R Silvester, T Starkey, 46/50; C: Marinos 44/50, C Savell 42/50; HG: T Chryss 108/110. Sydney 29 Apr11 Heavy Rain (28): 100T DB OA: C Andrew 100/100; AA: G Poulios 100/101, C Plessas 99/101; A: S Samaha 100/101, L Trew 99/101; B: N Poulos 98/100, C Chemuel 97/100; C: N Poulios. Taree-Wingham 23 Apr 11 Fine (94): N.Z.HC: A Ryder 39/39, D Newberry 38/39, P Baker 36/37, M Wilson 35/36, G Gosling 32/33; Flying Fox CS (25DB/25PS) OA: M Flanagan 120/120; AA: K Nealon 119/120, D Pasfield 118/120; A: K Bourke 100/100, P Poile 99/100; B: J Haynes 59/60, P Jackson 77/80; C: L Gosling 78/80, M McCloy 77/80; N.Z. DB CS OA: K Nealon 287/287; AA: A Ryder 286/287, M Colley 164/165; A: S Anshaw 98/99, R Wakem 79/80; B: J Haynes 48/50, T Nealon 52/55; C: J Cunningham 49/50, S Filby 50/53; N.Z. SB CS OA: B Henshall 50/50; AA: G Fields 54/55, K Thompson 53/55; A: K Bourke 55/57, L Finlay 54/57; B: M Sullivan 52/58, A Love 51/58; C: K Pearce 46/52, L Gosling 45/52; N.Z. PS CS: OA: B Henshall 173/174; AA: S Kilfoyle 157/159, P Baker 156/159; A: J Piper 170/174, L Finlay 153/156; B: L Langer 140/150, K Saunders 139/150; C: M Wilkins 145/150, J Armstrong 139/150; OA HG: B Henshall 327/335; AA: K Nealon 337/347; A: J Piper 362/371; B: P Jackson; C L Gosling 309/335;HG JNR: E Dial 309/335; LAD: C Hunter 311/335; VET: L Finlay 326/335. Tumut 8 May 11 Fine & cool (22): 25T SB Gr CD AA: D Power 25/25, D Caccioppoli 24/25, S Wall 23/25; A: J Barron 22/25, J Ewart 22/25, S Seckar 21/25; B: A Heffernan-Power 22/25, J Nyfeld 18/25, C Wilesmith 17/25; C: Cay Wilesmith 20/25, L McArthur 11/25; 50T DB CS OA: P Ewart 120/120; AA: D Reed 119/120; D Power 50/51; A: S Seckar 49/50, J Barron 48/50; B: J Nyfeld 48/50, A Heffernan-Power 47/50; C: Cay Wilesmith 41/50, L McArthur 37/50; 50T DB CONT CS OA: D Caccioppoli 72/72; AA: D Crane 71/72; D Wakem 70/71; A: C Milligan 52/54, P Ewart 51/54; B: M Wall 45/50, C Wilesmith 44/50; C: Cay Wilesmith 41/50, L McArthur 37/50; HG: D Caccioppoli 123/125. Tyagarah 1 May 11 Sunny with stiff breeze (14):25T DB AA: R Turner 24/25; A: D Schomberg 25/25, H Beth, A Pirlo 23/25; B: G Pringle 24/25, W Reichmann 19/25; C: G Gill, R Field, M Allott 19/25; 25 TGT SB AA: R Turner 23/25; A: H Beth 22/25, D Schomberg 20/25; B: W Reichamann 21/25,G Pringle 19/25; C: R Field 21/25, J Holman 19/25; 25T PS AA: R Turner 73/75; A: D Schomberg 72/75, H Beth 69/75; B: G Pringle 65/75, W Reichmann 60/75; C: G Gill 64/75, M Allott 61/75; 25T CONT AA: R Turner 22/25; A: D Schomberg 23/25, K O Brien 21/25; B: G Pringle 22/25, W Reichmann 15/25; C: R Field 18/25; M Allott 17/25; 10T CLUB MUG: R Turner 7/11. Western Australia B Whiteaker 47; C: J Griffiths 43, P White, S Tierney 41; 30T Medley OA: J Gilbert 75/75; AA: M Evans 74, T Morris 72, A Pagett 124/125; A: G Hyder 73/75, G Smith 72, D Walker 81/85; B: T Stakey 48/50, L Davidson 46, B Whiteaker 45; C: D Minchin 48/50, G Kutzer 62/75, P White 58/75; 25T SB OA: A Da Luz 33/35; AA: D Fox 34/35, T Blakeney 30/31, P House 31/32; A: D Walker 31/31, T Catling 26/27, G Scott 25/27; B: C Smith 48 AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET SHOOTING NEWS JULY 2011

54 24/27, B Whiteaker 23/27, R Silvester 25/29; C: P White 21/25, G Kutzer 20/26, D Minchin 19/26; 25T DB PS OA: T Hearn 105/105; AA: T Blakeney 102/105, J Baker 92/93, D Fox 116/117; A: J Price 87/90, G Hyder 83/84, M Daden 80/84; B: B Whiteaker 71/75, L Davidson 70/75, G Parsons 69/75; C: E Hoggard 69/75, D Minchin 66/75, J Griffiths 64/75; 30T DB OA: A Pagett 84/84; AA: T Hearn 83/84, P House 82/83, T Morris 77/78; A: G Smith 36/37, L Paterson 35/37, R Smith 33/34; B: L Davidson 55/56, P Lemmon 30/31, T Starkey 29/30; C: P White 29/31, D Minchin 29/32, E Hoggard 28/32; Unplaced VET: V Marney 34/35; LAD: J Price 29/30; JNR: D Foley 26/30; 25T DB CD AA: P House, J Chandler, J Gilbert, A Pagett, D Fox, T Hearn, T Morris, J Baker, N Suckling, M Tucker 25/25; A: G Quaranta, A Ward, G Hyder, J Price, Rod Smith, A Da Luz, G Scott, N Blake, I Halbert, J Bainbridge 25/25; B: T Starkey, L Davidson, C Roach, W McGillivray 25/25; C: P White 24, J Pinckney 22, J Griffiths, T Hale 21/25; 40T DB PS OA: T Morris 171/171; AA: J Chandler 170/171, N Suckling 141/144, D Fox 128/129; A: A Da Laz 117/120, A Sexton 143/147, G Smith 142/147; B: P Lemmon 117/120, T Skarkey 116/123, D Armstrong 113/123; C: J Griffiths 112/129, E Hoggard 110/129, C Scheer 99/120; 50T DB Neville Hyder Memorial Koombana Cup OA: W Kruser 122/122; AA: T Morris 121/122, D Fox 95/96, P House 77/78; A: G Quaranta 50/50, G Scott 76/77, K Holden 75/77; B: D Blake 59/60, C Fitzgerald 65/67, T Starkey 64/67; C: C Sheer 46/50, T Hale 43/50, T Birt 42/50; Unplaced VET: L Shipp 50/50; LAD: J Price 48/50; JNR: D Foley 48/50; HG OA: T Morris 396/400 (372/375); LAD: D Blake 327/375; JNR: D Foley 312/375; VET: M Daden 358/375; AA: D Fox 395/400(372/375): A: J Price 382/400 (358/375); B: P Lemmon 347/375; C: D Minchine 315/375). Bunbury 9 Apr 11 15Pr D/R, 50T DB OA: P House 72/80; AA: C Smith 66/80; A: C Hyder 60/80; B: T Skarkey 65/80, B Stratton 78/94, B Whiteaker 77/94; C: J Roach 63/80, D Wetherell 61/80. CMT 3 Apr 11 Fine (8): 50T SKT CS: E Harris 49/50, J Fissioli 42/50, I Hodges 40/50; 25T PS AA: E Harris 74/75; B: M Walker 68/75; C: D Beard 67/75; 25T CONT AA: E Harris 25/25; B: M Walker 25/25; C: D Beard 24/25. Eastern Goldfields 3 Apr 11 Fine (14): 25T SKT AA/A: S O Brien 23/25; B/C: G Pearson 23/25; 25T SKT B/C: M Hinton 22/25; 25T B/T A: P Nayda 24/25; B: R Whiteley 22/25; C: M Miles 20/25; 25T B/T A: P Nayda, B Mazza 19/25; B: R Whiteley 21/25; C: B Ryan 20/25. Eastern Goldfields 17 Apr 11 Fine and warm (20): 50T DB AA/A: M Iwankiw 50/50; B: M Boase 47/50; C: S Colagiuri 47/50; 50T PS Ch/Ch AA: M Iwankiw 149/150; A: B Vodden 142/150; B: G Pearson 145/150; C: S Colagiuri 135/150. Peel & Districts 10 Apr 11 Slightly Windy (24):105T Medley OA: I Burgess 169/175; AA: T Burnard 168/175, G Walker 167/175; A: R Smith 183/200, A Sexton 182/200, J Bainbridge 157/175; B: G Parsons 168/175, D Cardwell 172/200, C Smith 171/200; C: D Toogood 151/175. West Australian 3Apr 11 Hot and Sunny 35(26):100T S/C OA & A: D Knight 85, C George 82; B: K Green 68, K Halbert 66; C: G Povey 66, S Cogalan 57, C Beccarelli 48 JNR: E Trainor 39. West Australian 17 Apr 11 Overcast, humid 28c (34): 25T PS,25T SB AA: J Oliveri 97/100, A Burnard 95/100, C Bager 94/100; A & AO: A G Hyder 99/100, R Vivante 98/100, I Buitendag 96/100; B: D Fracaro 93/100, B Bird 90/100, A Cuthbertson 89/100; 50T DB CONT CS OA: C Bager 50/50, J Oliveri 50/53, S Henderson 49/53, G Quaranta 48/52, P Vivante 46/50. WACTA State 5 Stand Sporting Carnival 2011 SUNDAY JULY 10TH 2011 Whiteman Park International Shooting Complex Jules Steiner Memorial Drive Beechboro Road Beechboro Perth Western Australia Mob Denise Page SUNDAY 10 JULY 9.00AM START EVENT WA 5 STAND SPORTING CHAMPIONSHIP PROUDLY SPONSORED BY TONY TRAINOR GB SHOTSHELLS & CORSIVIA CLAY TARGETS Be I the running for the 1st inaugural WACTA Combined High Gun Highest combined scores from the State 5 Stand State Skeet and State DTL SATURDAY JULY 9TH PM START WAGC 50 5 STAND SPORTING WARMUP NARROGIN Clay Target Club (Inc) Invites you to our 54th Annual Shoot 1st 2nd & 3rd July 2011 Friday 1st July 2.30pm Event 1 50 D/B Cash Divide Saturday 2nd July Barrel warmers 8.30am Shoot commence s 9am Sharp Event 2 SP Hay Championship 25 Target Points Score Event 3 CSBP Medley 30 Targets 10 D/B 10 S/B 10 PTS Event 4 Narrogin & District Businessmen Championship 50 D/B Sunday 3rd July Barrels warmers 8.30am Shoot commences 9am Sharp Event 5 Farmworks Medley 30 Targets 10 D/B 10 S/B 10 PTS Event 6 Dawsons Championship 25 D/B Points Score Event Narrogin Cup 50 D/B Total Noms Saturday and Sunday $ Breakfast and Lunch available for purchase ACCOMMODATION Albert Facey Motel Narrogin Motel CONTACTS President Jimmy Hamilton Secretary Phil Edkins Camping facilities available please bring own power supply A great weekend of shooting JULY 2011 AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET NEWS 49

55 Success at Cowra and Goulburn Dave and Leon bring home the bacon from Cowra Two Goulburn shooters, Dave Price and Leon Cuzner, were on the road bright and early on Saturday morning heading west to Cowra for the Annual Memorial Champion of Champions shoot. Their early rise and efforts were well worth it, bringing home the bacon. Dave and Leon both shot consistently throughout the day and into the night, with Dave Price bringing home 3 out of the 4 sashes on offer along with the coveted overall High Gun prize. At one point Dave and Leon forced a lengthy shootout between themselves with the locals looking on in disbelief. Dave and Leon drove into the night to be home for Goulburn s own club shoot the next day, of which both are heavily involved. Above: Dave Price with sashes won at Cowra Right: Dave deep in concentration The next morning Dave and Leon, were back at the Goulburn club house preparing for the day s events. With shooters traveling from Crookwell, Yass, Canberra and Moss Vale expecting the same hospitality they had received the day before at Cowra. A gorgeous day soon had the cool morning air heating up in temperature, and competition very quickly. Almost perfect conditions saw a perfect score in the first event by traveling A grade shooter Matt Harris from Canberra who finished the day strongly taking out the overall High Gun. Some of the sting had been taken out of the locals with all the traveling the day before, however Dave Price still found himself up to his neck in another shoot off for 2nd position in the 50 target continental event, again coming out on top. The continental event was taken out by another traveler from Moss Vale, Don McMillen the only person to shoot all 50 targets on offer. Marulan larrikins Max & Lyn Clarke even put in an appearance, I think just to show off Max s new zipper down the middle of his chest and to gloat about how fit he ll be on his return after having a triple heart A Canberra & Yass squad 50 AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET SHOOTING NEWS JULY 2011 Don McMillan a Moss Vale shooter bypass (when the Doc gives him the all clear to resume shooting). Overall another successful day s shooting in a warm and friendly atmosphere, and a warm welcome is extended to all those wishing to test their skills in a fun atmosphere. The next practice shoot is scheduled for Tuesday night 17th May at around 6pm and the next competition day is Saturday 12 June at 12pm. For more details call Leon Cuzner on FULL RESULTS 25tgt P/S C/D: High Gun M Harris, AA 1st L Cuzner 73/75, 2nd D McMillan & J Winters 70/75, A,1st M Harris 75/75, 2nd T Watchorn 74/75, B 1st N Watchorn 71/75, 2nd D Watchorn, J Mooney 67/75, C 1st J Hutchins 65/75, 2nd C Mooney 59/75. 50tgt D/B Cont: O/A Winner D McMillan 50/50, AA 1st J Winters 49/50, 2nd L Cuzner 48/50, A 1st D Smith 48/50, 2nd D Price 62/65, B 1st J Mooney 49/50, 2nd R Simpson, C 1st J Hutchins 46/50, 2nd Paul Edwards 43/50. 25tgt S/B C/D: AA 1st T Spackman & J Winters 24/25, A 1st M Harris & D Price 25/25, B 1st N Watchorn 23/25 2nd B Roberts 21/25, C 1st J Hutchins 22/25, 2nd P Edwards 18/25. Shooters rug up at Goulburn Sunday s inclement weather dictated that only the most dedicated shooters were in attendance for the local clay target club s monthly shoot. In recent months 40 to 50 local and out of town shooters have come along to test and hone their shooting skills against each other in a discipline that needs concentration and consistency in all weather conditions. However steady rain had 24 shooters wrapped up in all sorts of wet weather gear to brave the elements. For those that were game, the afternoons events were hotly contested with

56 Neil Privett Overall Champion Leon Cuzner 1st AA Grade Points Score Championship Kim Chiaverini (shooting) & Neil Privett (background) a three way affair and a shoot off was necessary to decide the main event. Local A grade shooters Dave Price and Neil Privett were joined by a familiar character from Canberra George Gonzolas in a short lived competition that had George bow out after just a few targets, then Dave Price choked on a fast right hand swinging target and handed victory to Neil Privett two targets later. Neil Privett shot very consistently having a fantastic day which led him to take out the overall High Gun trophy. The main event (50 Target Points Score Championship) with local consistent shooter and recently re-elected club president Leon Cuzner in AA Grade 1st place and Kim Chiaverini a close 2nd just 2 points behind. A Grade 1st place Dave Price and 2nd place W Murphy. B Grade 1st place B Roberts and 2nd Place G Scott. C Grade 1st place Cooper Mooney (an up and coming junior to watch) and 2nd place Paul Edwards. With the rain subsiding later in the afternoon a relaxed round of continental was shot in almost perfect conditions with targets flying high and low testing the dexterity of the juniors and the older blokes. Located on Range Road just a couple of minutes from the town centre, Goulburn Clay Target Club Inc now using new Canterbury traps. For more details call Leon Cuzner on All shooters old and new welcome. FULL RESULTS (25T Double Barrel) AA: M Lyons L Cuzner P Papps K Chiaverini 25/25 A: J Lambert D Price S Begley N Privett A Murphy 25/25 B: j Mooney 25/25 G Kazolis 24/25 C: L Burchill 25/25 & C Mooney 23/25. (50T Point Score Championship) HG: N Privett 174/177 AA: L Cuzner 146/150 K Chiaverini 144/150 A: D Price 173/177 & W Murphy 162/170 B: B Roberts 141/150 G Scott 137/150 C: C Mooney 132/150 & P Edwards 125/150 (25 T Continental). AA: L Cuzner P Papps K Chiaverini T Spackman 25/25 A: N Privett 25/25 R Hill D Price 24/25 B: K Elias 24/25 B Roberts 23/25 C: C Mooney 23/25 L Burchill. IT S YOUR CALL by Bill McCarthy So many of our Referees have shown some sort of trepidation when asked to referee for a double rise event. The rules are quite simple really but need just a slight adjustment from single target events. During a double rise event, a shooter has an apparent misfire on his second target. In this instance, the shot from the barrel landed a few feet from the trap house, clearly a malfunction. The Referee exhibited some confusion as to whether this was indeed a malfunction but eventually agreed to rule accordingly. Having so ruled, he asked the shooter to reload and fire again and to miss with the first barrel and score with the second barrel. It s Your Call. Was he correct? If you said that the Referee had erred in this case you would be quite correct. To miss with the first and hit with the second clearly does not apply as such in a double rise event. Firstly there should be no hesitation by the referee in declaring the poor discharge of the cartridge as an allowable malfunction. Secondly, one can only wonder what the referee was asking the shooter to do and to what target he was referring. In essence, the Referee had got it half right in that he was seeking a score from the second barrel, but at what target. Obviously, he had merely forgotten momentarily to change from a single target circumstance to that of a double target situation. Therefore, to have the shooter fire at the second target only to miss with the first barrel and score with the second barrel is absolutely incorrect. Under Rule 1.07(f), in a situation like this, the result of a shooter s shot at the first target is to stand. The shooter is then required to reload two cartridges and fire again at a pair of targets to determine the result of the second shot. Commonly called a Proof Pair. Now! Let s look at the Malfunction. Where, (may you ask) does it state specifically in our rules that this is a malfunction. The wad and shot had cleared the barrel so essentially there is no components of the load remaining in the barrel save perhaps for a trace of unburned propellant. So where do we get our authority to declare this sort of malfunction. From our general and commonsense knowledge as shooters we know that a cartridge discharge of this nature normally is due to no powder, very little powder, or when only the primer fires etc. Hence we can confidently use Rule 1.06(C) (ii, iii, iv and v). In any case there is no doubt that the shooter is fully entitled to have a fair shot at his target. The determination of what actually caused the ineffective shot is a matter of conjecture and is not important. The cartridge was faulty, hence the shooter is entitled to have it treated as a malfunction. JULY 2011 AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET NEWS 51

57 CECIL PARK EASTER DTL CARNIVAL Monday 25 April the weather was overcast but the rain stayed away. There were 85 shooters in attendance. I have to start by saying thank you to Vince Gatt for all his efforts in arranging everything for this shoot. Thank Paul Micallef and Spiros Tourgelis for helping setting the traps in the morning, also thank you to the Junior Development Program kids that helped keeping the traps full all day these were Jack Kerfoot, Michael Annan, Brian Camilleri and Chris Barber. Also thank you to Maria, Alyce and of course Frank Auditore for all their hard work in the office. But most of all I d like to say thank you to all the shooters that turned up to shoot at a very busy time of Easter especially the ones that travelled a long way to come to our shoot. Also like to congratulate all the winners and place getters. Full results were as follows: Event 1 20 tgt Points Score AA equal 1st John Crompton & Jason Winters 60/60, Equal 2nd Robert Duncan, David Perri & Grady Evans 59/60, A grade 1st Louis Galea 60/60, 2nd Luke Cassar 59/60, B grade 1st Beau Hampton, equal 2nd Paul Grimm, Loz Lloyd, Karen Kennerson & Christian Chemuel 56/60, C grade 1st George Americanas 56/60, 2nd Karl Corry 55/60. Event 2 30 tgt Points Score O/A Luke Cassar 104/105, AA grade 1st Charlie Sherry SHOOT CALENDAR 89/90, 2nd Tony Arvanitakis 93/96, A grade 1st Darryn Jones 87/90, 2nd Ziad Alameddine 85/90, B grade 1st Steve Cassar 89/90, 2nd Edward Kelly 83/90, C grade 1st George Americanas 75/93, 2nd Jeffery Melbourne 73/93. Event 3 30 tgt Single Barrel O/A Zaher Saad 30/30, AA grade 1st George Dominello 29/30, 2nd George Hapeshi 28/30, A grade 1st Manuel Gomes 29/30, 2nd Dino Barros 35/37, B grade 1st Youssef Yarak 28/31, 2nd Joseph Camilleri 28/32, C grade 1st Karl Corry 25/31, 2nd Vassilios Llalaris 24/31. Event 4 30 tgt Double Barrel O/A Tony Arvanitakis 82/82, AA grade 1st David Perri 81/82, 2nd George Dominello Luke Cassar O/A HG winner 42/43, A grade 1st Theo Lionatos 51/51, 2nd Ziad Alameddine 50/51, B grade 1st Joseph Camilleri 30/31, 2nd Karen Kennerson 29/31, C grade 1st Karl Corry 30/30, 2nd Vassilios Llalaris 28/30. Overall High Gun winners: O/A HG John Crompton 208/216, O/A HG AA grade Robert Duncan 202/210, OA HG A grade Luke Cassar 201/210, OA HG B grade Paul Grimm 192/210, OA HG C grade Karl Corry 174/210, Veteran OA HG Don McMillan 188/210, Ladies OA HG Karen Berry 206/215, Junior OA HG George Lysandrou 190/210. On behalf of C.P.C.T.C., thank you Louis Galea 2011 July 2-3 Queensland State Sporting Carnival Toowoomba Clay Target Club July 8-10 Queensland State ISSF Carnival Brisbane Gun Club July 9-10 WACTA 5 Stand Carnival and 5 Stand Sporting Carnival July Day Novelty Field Open Shoot Cessnock Clay Target Club July Northern Zone QCTA Skeet Carnival Townsville Gun Club August Gold Coast August Trap Carnival Gold Coast Clay Target Club August Northern Territory CTA ISSF Carnival Darwin Clay Target Club August WACTA State Skeet Carnival August ACTA Sporting Nationals National Shooting Ground August Northern Zone QCTA Continental C ships. Normanton Gun Club September 3-4 Northern Zone QCTA ISSF Carnival Normanton Gun Club September 11 Victorian State Ball Trap Final Wonthaggi Gun Club September Queensland State Skeet Carnival Townsville Gun Club September Crayfi sh Carnival Geraldton Clay Target Club Inc October 1-3 WACTA DTL State Carnival 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 November Northern Zone QCTA Coaching Clinic Townsville Gun Club 2012 Jan 1 New Years Day Shoot Kerang Clay Target Club 52 AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET SHOOTING NEWS JULY 2011

58 The Squire reports from West Wyalong The conditions were a bit windy but over 20 shooters turned up for the Len Anderson Memorial Shoot held at the West Wyalong Clay Target Club recently. Big winner was visiting shooter but one time resident, Brian Minos who won the Len Anderson Memorial shield. Brian was particularly chuffed with his win as he and Len had been good mates years ago in the early days of the West Wyalong Clay Target Club. Another visitor of note was Bob Duncan from Batemans Bay who had indicated at the Veterans Shoot in Wagga that he would be making the trip. Bob duly arrived with a number of photos from earlier years when he and Len and wives had travelled to New Zealand on a clay target shooting trip. He and Lyn Anderson and many of his mates had a great time reminiscing bygone years and earlier state shoots held at the club. The day began with a 25 Target Double Barrel Cash Divide and Trent Jamieson, Bob Duncan, Dozer Collins, Clive Foster and Allan Drogemuller took the money in AA Grade shooting 25/25. Brian Minos and Don Turner shot 25/25 to share A Grade while James Turner, Narelle Ambrose and Graham Duncan shot 23/25 to take the B Grade money. J Beath and Jason Anderson were the C Grade winners. Event 2 was 25 Targets Points Score Cash Divide and Trent Jamieson and Graham Fairman shot well to with 74/75 to win AA Grade. Brian Minos was the A Grade winner from second placed Laurie Redfern. Narelle Anderson won B Grade and equal second were John Wason and James Turner. Shane Cooper, a new shooter won C Grade from Jason Anderson. There was keen anticipation as squads were called for the Len Anderson Memorial 50 Target Single Barrel and it was Brian Minos who walked away from the traps with 49/50 to take out the major trophy. AA Grade went to Trent Jamieson 56/58 from Graham Fairman 55/58. A Grade was won easily by Wayne Ambrose 47/50 from second placed Don Turner 44/50. Keeping the name on the scoreboard was James Turner 45/50 in B Grade who defeated John Wason 44/50. Shane Cooper was enjoying his shooting taking C Grade 42/50 from Jason Anderson 34/50. The final event of the day was the $ Target Handicap and Narelle Ambrose put $100 of that amount in her purse shooting 26/26. James Turner got the jitters missing his first target in the shoot off but received $50 compensation for his effort. Allan Drogemuller shot 39/40 to take third place. Trent Jamieson shooting 170/175 was the High Gun on the day. Lyn Anderson and her family were present during the day and it obviously gave Lyn a great deal of pleasure to present the trophies and especially the overall shield to Brian Minos. Perazzi Ball Trap Classic at St Arnaud On Sunday the 17th April in perfect weather conditions St Arnaud Gun Club contested three events over a full day. Twenty-nine shooters from across the state competed in the Perazzi Ball Trap Classic Graded Championship, North West Zone Elimination Graded Championship and a Double Barrel Graded Championship. Peter Mills OA winner Perazzi Classic Chris Jorgensen OA winner NWZ B/T Elimination & High Gun winner The day started at 10.00am with the first event which was the 50 Target Perazzi Classic Ball Trap graded Championship. Overall Peter Mills from Frankston 47/50, 2nd Neil Morrison scoring 42/50, 1st A grade Chris Jorgensen from Callawadda/ Stawell 56/61, 2nd David Bertalli from St Arnaud 55/61, B grade Russell Black from Warracknabeal 41/50, 2nd Ward Wende from Bendigo 39/50, C grade Sharon Lennane from Mornington 41/50, 2nd Dave Oates from Castlemaine 36/50. Event 2 was the 50 target North West Zone Ball Trap Elimination Graded Championship. Overall Chris Jorgensen from Callawadda/Stawell 49/50, 2nd Robbie Williams from Frankston 51/54, AA grade Peter Mills from Frankston 46/50, 2nd Neil Morrison from Castlemaine 38/50, B grade Russell Black from Warracknabeal 44/50, C grade Bill Jorgensen from Callawadda/Stawell 46/50, 2nd Sharon Lennane from Mornington 38/50. Last event of the day was a 25 Target Double Barrel graded Championship Overall David Bertalli from St Arnaud David Bertalli OA winner D/B 90/90, 2nd Robbie Williams from Frankston 89/90, A grade Rob Jorgensen from Callawadda/Stawell 31/32, 2nd Bill Jorgensen from Callawadda/Stawell 28/29, B grade Sharon Lennane from Mornington 25/26, 2nd Geoff Strauss from Central Wimmera 24/25, C grade Dave Reynolds from St Arnaud 21/25, 2nd Thomas Bertalli from St Arnaud 20/25. The High Gun was by Chris Jorgensen from Callawadda/Stawell scoring an impressive 119/125. The club would like to thank the support from Stewart Gillman Internationale, J.J. Kell & Son & Radford Legal for helping to make the day a success. John Kell, Secretary D/B shoot off in progress JULY 2011 AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET NEWS 53

59 Blackwater Annual Shoot 21st & 22nd May 2011: Grey skies threatened the shoot and made the conditions interesting with the changing light and wind conditions. Some very good scores were recorded and a number of shoot offs were conducted to determine the winners of most events. Coalfields 100 winner OA HG winners Graded HG winners The coveted event of Jellinbah Mining $1000 Cash Handicap was won by Alex Dallas off 23.5 metres after a shoot off with Peter Molle on 18 metres in second place and Toly Volkoff in third and Shorty Moore in 4th place. Great shooting. Our major event as always is a favourite to win and the Coalfields 100 Double Barrel which is now sponsored by Curragh Wesfarmers was certainly hotly contested with two shooters shooting 99/100 in the event. Alex Dallas won the event after a shoot-off with Daniel Collins who shot extremely well for the weekend and also took out the Overall High Gun. Daniel is shooting very well and at the State Carnival was the State Double Rise winner. He also won this event after a shoot off with Don Berrie in nearly twilight conditions as the sun was on the way down and targets two in the air were hard to see. A big thanks to all who assisted with the running of the shoot and contestants who are rewarded with the trophies sponsored by our generous sponsors. Full results follow. 50TCoalfields Skeet: O/A: 1st Colin Lorraway 47/54, A: 1st Vere Storch 40/50, B: 1st Jim Storch 46/54, C: 1st Lionel Selke 42/50,25 PR CoalfieldsSkeet Doubles; O/A: 1st Colin Lorraway 26/31, A: 1st Vere Storch 23/31, C: 1st Laurie Selke 23/31, 25T DB C ship; O/A: 1st Travis Moore 59/59, AA: 1st Daniel Collins 24/25, A: 1st Lil Brandt 34/35, B: 1st Peter Watts 58/59, C: 1st Ruth Selke 23/25, 25T PS C ship; O/A: 1st Peter Brandt 75/75, AA: 1st Daniel Collins 74/75, A: 1st Jim Storch 73/75, B: 1st Colin Lorraway 73/80, C: 1st Gregory Howard 71/75, 15PR DR C ship; O/A: 1st Daniel Collins 44/50, AA: 1st Andrew Skinner 23/30, A: 1st Peter Brandt 23/30, B: 1st Don Berrie 25/30, C: 1st Greg Howard 23/40, 25T Jellinbah Mining $1000 cash H/C; 1st Alex Dallas 31/32, 2nd Peter Molle 30/32, 3rd Toly Volkoff 25/26, 4th Shorty Moore 25/28, 100T DB Coalfields 100 C ship; O/A: 1st Alex Dallas 110/111, AA: 1st Daniel Jellingbah Mining $1000 cash HC winners Collins 109/111, A: 1st Lil Brandt 98/100, B: 1st Shorty Moore 99/105, C: 1st Ruth Selke 88/100, High Gun O/A: Daniel Collins 243/255, Graded High Gun Winners AA: Andrew Skinner 235/255, A: Lil Brandt 235/255, B: Peter Watts 223/255, C: Ruth Selke 213/255, Ladies Overall High Gun: Lil Brandt 235/255, Junior Overall High Gun: Adrian Morris 145/255, Veteran High Gun Overall: Richard Holmes 208/255. New South Wales ZZ State Title Cecil Park Clay Target Club Sunday 17 April 2011 Weather fine, patchy clouds all day, considering day before raining most of the day. Nineteen competitors turned up. Good to see some visitors like Bobby Lambeveski who borrowed a gun from myself as Jetstar air lines would not let Bobby take a gun on board from Victoria, and Joe McGinty & Tony Beirne visiting from U.S.A. Anyhow the show got on the way. The birds were flying good most of the day as there was no wind, After the first 10 birds there were 3 shooters clean, Bobby Lambeveski, Josh Bell, Khaled Mahfouz. It was good to see some new shooters having a go, like Sam Rehayem & Khaled Mahfouz. Winners are grinners Khaled Mahfouz OA winner At the end of the day top scores were Bobby Lambeveski 23/25, Sam Rehayem 23/25, Elton Chetcuti 23/25, Joe Camilleri 23/25. The Overall Winner for New South Wales ZZ State Title with State red sash & Gold badge wirh a score of 25/25 was Khaled Mahfouz. Overall 3 Man Team winners were Steve Bell, Joe Camilleri & Dave Perri. 2nd Team winners were Sam Rehayem, Khaled Mahfouz & Luke Cassar. I would like to thank Louis Galea for help with setting up fence & lay out. Also Nealy Guy, Grumpy Old #*#*. And a special thanks to New South Wales Clay Target Association. Yours Vince Gatt 54 AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET SHOOTING NEWS JULY 2011

60 NAME HOME CLUB ACHIEVED AT BREAK Adams,P Mendooran Narromine Cont 50 Adams,T Albany Esperance Trap 50,75 Allan,A Tamworth Tamworth Trap 50 Allen,T Mansfield Wagga SB 50 Andrews,D Roma Wagga Trap 50,75,100 Andrews,M Auckland, NZ Wagga SB 100 Anshaw,S Muswellbrook Taree-Wingham Trap 75,100 Arnold,J Orange Wagga PS 50,75,100 Arvanitakis,T New South Wales Wagga Trap 50,75,100, 150,200,250, ,400,450, ,600,700, ,850,900 Atkins,S Shoalhaven Wagga Trap 50,75 Ballarino Port Denison Gemfields Trap 50 Barmes,S Hay Wagga Trap 50 Barnes,D Frankston Wagga PS 50,75,100 Barnes,D Frankston Wagga SB 50 Bartolo,A Cecil Park Wagga PS 50,75,100 Bartolo,B Blacktown Wagga PS 50 Basteed,K Gladstone Gemfields Trap 50,75 Begley,S New/Lake Maquarie Wagga PS 50 Berry,K Sydney Sydney Trap 50 Biddulph,B Denmark Espance Cont 50 Biddulph,B Esperance Wagga Trap 50,75 Biddulph,N Esperance Esperance Trap 75,100 Blake,N Denmark Wagga PS 75,100 Blake,N Denmark Wagga Trap 50 Boase,M East/Goldfields East/Goldfields Trap 50 Booth,K Spring Bay Wagga PS 50 Bosworth,A Herbert River Wagga PS 50 Boucher,T Bendigo Wagga Trap 50 Bowman,N Tasmanian Tasmanian Trap 50 Brain,G Spring Bay Wagga Trap 50,75,100 Brown,S Cessnock Wagga D/R 25Pr Bryan,M Shoalhaven Wagga Trap 50,75 Bryant,G Roma Wagga Trap 50 Buchholz,I Noorat Colac Trap 50,75 Caldwell,P Grafton Grafton Trap 50 Camilleri,J Cecil Park Wagga SB 50 Castles,G Taurangle Wagga PS 100 Chetcuti,D Cecil Park Wagga Trap 150,200 Chetcuti,E Cecil Park Hay Trap 75,100,150 Chetcuti,E Cecil Park Wagga PS 50,75 Clarke,L Port Macquarie Wagga PS 50,75 Cocks,M Werribee Wagga PS 50,100 Colagiuri,S Lenonora East/Goldfields Trap 50 Colley,M Inverell Taree-Wingham Trap 150 Collumb,M International Hay Trap 150 Cooper,T Majura Park Majura Park Trap 75,100 Costanzo,L Ballandean Wagga PS 100 Costanzo,S Ballandean Wagga PS 75 Coyle,C Wangaratta Yarrawonga Trap 50 Cramp,G Kingaroy Kingaroy Trap 75 Daley,G Bendigo Wagga Trap 50 Davis,N Richmond River Wagga PS 50,75 Dinsdale,R Morwell Frankston Cont 100 Donnelly,M Frankston International Trap 50 Downes,M Melbourne Melbourne Trap 50,75,100 Dunkley,K Melbourne Mansfield Trap 50 Dwyer,V Hay Wagga Trap 50 Dyson,M Warrnambool Wagga Trap 50 Ellison,L Parkes Wagga Trap 100,200,300, 400,500,600 Evgeniou,A Darwin Wagga PS 50 Foley,D West Australian Wagga Trap 50,75 Ford,B Wangaratta Wagga Trap 50,75,100, 150,200 Fox,R Darwin Wagga PS 100 NAME HOME CLUB ACHIEVED AT BREAK Gilbert,G Mallala Wagga Trap 50 Gloster,S Loddon Wagga SB 50 Goss,M Cressy Wagga PS 50 Grassi,A Wangaratta Wagga PS 100 Grassi,K Wangaratta Wagga PS 50 Grassi,M Wangaratta Wagga Trap 50 Harris,I Warrnambool Colac B/T 50 Harris,J Narrabri Wagga Trap 50 Hawker,W Jeparit Wagga SB 100 Hawker,W Jeparit Wagga Trap 400,500 Hayden,G Noorat Wagga Trap 350 Hayden,J Noorat Wagga Trap 75 Heffernan-Power,A Wagga Wagga Trap 50 Hendy,P Monarto Alex Wagga PS 100 Heuser,A Caboolture Gemfields Trap 50 Holliday Noorat Noorat Trap 50 Howell,J Port Macquarie Wagga PS 50,75 Howes,P Hobart Wagga PS 100 Iles-Crevatin,M Hay Melbourne Trap 50,75 Jaggard,R Western Australia Wagga Trap 150 Jenkins,T Hobart Wagga PS 50,75,100 Kendall,D Morwell Frankston Cont 75 Langridge,C Castlemaine Wagga PS 100, SB 50 Langridge,G Brisbane Wagga PS 50,75 Langridge,G Brisbane Gemfields Trap 100,150 Leighton,A Tasmanian Wagga PS 75 Leighton,S Tasmanian Wagga Trap 75,100,150 Ludeman,D Noorat Noorat Trap 50 Madar,J Werribee Wagga Trap 50 Maley,R Esperance Esperance Trap 50 McKenzie,R Majura Park Wagga PS 50 Mete,N Mildura Mildura TWR 50 Micallef,P Cecil Park Wagga PS 100 Michele,S International Wagga Trap 50 Miles,N Eastern Goldfield Northam Trap 75,100 Mitchell,P Melbourne Wagga Trap 300 Moffatt,T Wagin Esperance Trap 150 Moore,V Surat Wagga PS 50,75 Morrison,N Castlemaine Wagga Trap 100 Mould,P Cowra Cowra Trap 75 Newberry,D Guyra Grafton Trap 75 Nicholls,D Broken Hill Wagga Trap 550 DR 25Pr Nilsson,J North Wairoa, NZ Wagga Trap 100 Niven,R Arnhem Wagga SB 50 O Brien,J Majura Park Majura Park Trap 50 O Brien,P Majura Park Majura Park Trap 50 O Brien,P Majura Park Wagga Trap 50 Pereira,D Wagga Wagga Trap 75 Pitt,R Frankston Frankston Cont 50 Polsen,D Tumut Wagga Trap 75 Powell,Z Springsure Wagga Trap 100 Quaranta,G West Australian Wagga PS 50,75,100 Read,G Midnorth Wagga PS 75 Read,W Townsville Gemfields Trap 50 Rees,N Noorat Noorat Trap 50 Reid,J Guyra Taree-Wingham Trap 100,150 Rennie,T Griffith Wagga Trap 50 Richardson,D Castlemaine Kyneton Cont 50,75 Riley,C Collie Busselton Trap 75 Roberton,S Boyup Brook Wagga PS 50 Robertson,G Boyup Brook Wagga Trap 50 Rundell,S Myamyn Wagga SB 100 Ryder,A Richmond River Taree-Wingham Trap 300 Schiller,K Boorowa Wagga Trap 50 Schiller,M Boorowa Wagga Trap 450 Schoepfer,J Cecil Park Sydney Trap 100 Scott,A Majura Park Wagga PS 100 Searle,T Canterbury, NZ Wagga Trap 50 Continued on page 56 JULY 2011 AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET NEWS 55

61 ACTA Welcomes New Members BALDOCK R BENDIGO STOCK L DENMARK SCANLON T TOOGOOLAWAH HAIGH M SYDNEY IZZI V TONY YOZZI PUOPOLO M WERRIBEE VICTORIAN FINDLAY I WOODS POINT VOUVOPOULOS D TOWNSVILLE ZERKOWSKI R CECIL PARK HIGGINS D CECIL PARK HEDLEY G CECIL PARK ZAPPIA N CECIL PARK PEZZANO R CECIL PARK KASIF A CECIL PARK BROWN W CECIL PARK BROWN G CECIL PARK MOWLE P CECIL PARK MOWLE J CECIL PARK CALI D CECIL PARK BARTON A BRISBANE WILDE S BRISBANE COWLEY J BRISBANE PURDY V BRISBANE MELLISH R CLONCURRY BATTLE J CLONCURRY MOORE D CLONCURRY BEATTY B CMT BEATTY Y CMT NOLAN D MOREE DERRETT B WARREN PRIESTLY J MARCONI ROBINSON J PIONEER HODGINS G BROKEN HILL NEWHAM T COWRA HUTTON M WALCHA SHARPE M BEVERLEY HANSON J BEVERLEY BEST K CAMEL HILL LEWIS K MORWELL BOWMAN D NEWCASTLE-LK MACQ ALSOP M NEWCASTLE-LK MACQ ALSOP R NEWCASTLE-LK MACQ SMITH C NORTHAM & DISTRICT BOUCHIER B YARRAWONGA BOYLE K PORT DENISON HOTHAM R TAMWORTH GIMM M WARWICK HUGHES L BOORT HUGHES J BOORT MATTU H BRISBANE MCELMOYLE I BRISBANE HOWARD B DUBBO JOYCE R TRARALGON HOWARD D UPPER HUNTER BURRELL B UPPER HUNTER ANDERSON V HAY GORDON T HAY MOLAEB E FRANKSTON AUST DAVIS J FRANKSTON AUST PIOZZA J FRANKSTON AUST DEGENKAMP J FRANKSTON AUST MCMULLEN J BEGA LANGTON T CABOOLTURE TUNNICLIFFE S CABOOLTURE ARNOLD S GLADSTONE ANDERSSON D KINGAROY ROBERTS D KINGAROY ROBINSON T NEPEAN TARDREW K M BOROUGH COLLINS G M BOROUGH BANNERMAN A WOODS POINT PRINCE D EASTREN GOLDFIELDS CHAPE E WEST AUSTRALIA MOON R CHINCHILLA RHODES M CHINCHILLA PLAYFORD D CHINCHILLA TIZZONI R DARWIN HARRIS B DARWIN ANDERSON N LIGHTNING RIDGE ZECHNER J WERRIBEE VICTORIAN SPANNER C ALICE SPRINGS PEACE M ARNHEIM BOPF D BRISBANE MARTIN O COLAC MARTIN R COLAC ALLERY C KINGAROY STEFAN K KINGAROY WAKELY M KINGAROY AUGUSTUS M REDCLIFFE CITY LAWLOR B SINGLETON OPSAL S SYDNEY RHODES T TASMANIAN LUCKMAN V TONY YOZZI O HANLON P KINGAROY SPARKES N KINGAROY DEMAIO M COHUNA DEMAIO D COHUNA HOGAN J COHUNA CROUCH J NEWCASTLE-LK MACQ PAJANK R NEWMAN HUNTER S NEWMAN FRY T NEWMAN COMMINS J WAGGA ROACH A WAGGA BREAK BADGES Continued from page SHARPE J ESPERANCE BAY SHARPE J ESPERANCE BAY CROCKER S ESPERANCE BAY ANGUS M ORANGE MURRAY E TOOWOOMBA PENN C BENDIGO KNIGHT B BENDIGO PENN M BENDIGO ATALIOTIS A MILDURA TASSONE J MILDURA SANTORO G TONY YOZZI SANTORO D TONY YOZZI ESPARON D DENMARK BOTT B ECHUCA CARTER B ALICE SPRINGS HAYDEN G HERBERT RIVER HAYDEN T HERBERT RIVER GODDARD N INVERELL RSM MALLORY N INVERELL RSM MALLORY D INVERELL RSM COX C PEEL & DISTRICTS READING W REDCLIFFE CITY BECKER S CALLIDE DAWSON SZEITSZAM A MACKAY & SARINA DOLL A MACKAY & SARINA RIPHASEN A MOREE LAMBERT J POONCARIE ROSS C TAMWORTH WEEKES A TRELOAR LE POIDEVIN M WANGARATTA HEDGER J COOMA LINTON G BUNDABERG JAMIESON A BOOROWA GAWITH A ILLAWARRA ELIA E SYDNEY POLEMITIS P SYDNEY MACDONALD J SYDNEY LEE J ROMA HEWITT-BRYANT B ROMA LADBROOK K ROMA DILLON S ROMA FOSTER N SWAN HILL JACKSON B CANBERRA INTL CONMEY W CENTRAL BURNETT SELLARS R CESSNOCK BARNDEN A DARNICK COX N DARWIN COX K DARWIN RENDULIC A DARWIN DEO J FRANKSTON AUST CEMENTON M FRANKSTON AUST CALDERONE A FRANKSTON AUST CELONA D FRANKSTON AUST THEILE S FRANKSTON AUST TRELLER M FRANKSTON AUST OOSTHUIZEN M FRANKSTON AUST MAIO L FRANKSTON AUST NAME HOME CLUB ACHIEVED AT BREAK Shale,D Wangaratta Albury-Wodonga Trap 50 Sherry,C Sydney Wagga Trap 150 Shingles,B Majura Park Majura Park Trap 75,100,150 Simson,D Mt Gambier Hamilton Trap 150 Smith,P Noorat Wagga Trap 50 Starke,T Bunbury Edgehill Trap 50,75 Tapscott,A Lower North Wagga PS 50 Thompson,L Bundaberg Wagga Trap 50 Thompson,S Brisbane Warwick Trap 50 Thomson,D Narrabri Wagga PS 75,100 Thomson,D Narrabri Wagga Trap 50 Traill,R Echuca Wagga PS 100 NAME HOME CLUB ACHIEVED AT BREAK Vodden,J East/Goldfields Wagga PS 75 Vogelzang,B Mansfield Yarrawonga Trap 50,75 Walsh,M Tauranga, NZ Wagga PS 100,150 Walsh,W Esperance Esperance Trap 50 Ward,N Tasmania Wagga Trap 50,75,100 Whyte,c South Australia Corowa Cont 50 Wilkins,M Port Macquarie Taree-Wingham Trap 50 Willett,J Corowa Wagga PS 50,75,100 Wilson,R Corowa Corowa Trap 50 Winters,J Majura Park Majura Park Trap 150,200 Withnell Northam Northam Trap 50 Woodall,J Central Burnett Wagga Trap 50,75 56 AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET SHOOTING NEWS JULY 2011

62 Have you really taken the time to TEST the FLIGHT of the clay targets you shoot? CORSIVIA clay targets have been aerodynamically designed to ensure that their FLIGHT PATH is true and less affected by adverse weather conditions than any other clay target. The golfball like dimples assist with a smooth air ow over the target which stabilizes them and virtually eliminates the ducking, diving and curling that are synonymous with other clay target brands. CORSIVIA Standard Targets were used at the ISSF World Cup Sydney 2011 The CORSIVIA AUSTRALIAN TRAP target,, has a higher pro le than the universal STANDARD target and is speci cally designed for DTL Trap shooting in Australian conditions. This target has the same dimple technology but the extra height ensures that the ight and visual presentation are better when thrown at the slower DTL Trap speeds. AUSTRALIAN TRAP STANDARD CORSIVIA GB bruce@rio-oceania.com.au Phone: (03) Fax: (03) Mobile Bruce: Colin:

63 A Gunsafe Designed For The Competition Shooter... Hy-Skor G-Series G4A $650 RRP* New Hy-Skor G-Series GA4 New! Guns & Ammo Safe! *RRP is subject to freight costs. Model Dimensions (mm) Capacity Class G4A 800 x 400 x Guns+16 Slabs of ammunition A+B...& Shotguns Designed To Win Beretta DT10 Trap* & Double Trap* 30 or 32 Supplied with case and accessories. Also available in left-hand and with black action. DT10 Trap $9,350 RRP DT10 Double Trap $9,650 RRP Beretta 682 Gold E Trap* & Double Trap* 30 or 32 Optimachoke / Optimabore, supplied with case and accessories. Also available in left-hand. 682 Gold E Double Trap comes with 3 chokes. *All Beretta shotguns come with complimentary gun fitting. Adjustable stock can be fitted at an additional charge. Beretta Forever Servicing applicable to guns purchased through Beretta s Australian dealer network. To confirm that any new or second-hand Beretta Shotgun qualifies for Forever Servicing, the serial number to info@berettaaustralia.com for a speedy confirmation.