TSC The Schools Challenge Sporting Life Shooting competition instruction The Biggest Young Shots Organisation in the UK Over 40,000 s worth of Sponsorship! January 2014 Newsletter Happy New Year, and what a year it has been... The Schools Challenge events have been going from strength to strength, and this year we have some great additions to tell you about. The Oxford Challenge, Bredon Schools Challenge and the University Championship Firstly, the dates for the two National Schools Challenge Competitions have been released and you can register now. The Schools Challenge Calendar kicks off with the competition at The Oxford Gun Company on the 12th March, followed by the University Championships on the 19th March. In May it s the Bredon School Festival of Shooting, and the second Schools Challenge competition on the 4th May. The Competitions in May are both held at Bredon School Tewkesbury, GL20 6AH. Registration for all the events can be found online and downloaded or within this newsletter. *Please send completed forms and payment to The Oxford Gun Company, Jericho Farm, Oxford Road, Oakley, Bucks, HP18 9RG. You may either enter as a school team of 5 or as an individual.* Please make yourself familiar with the rules and regulations that can be found on the Schools Challenge website. The most important rule for 2014 is that every competition must be shot with Lylvalve Express Cartridges and STEALTH cartridges are not compulsory. If you are seen to be shooting other cartridges you will be disqualified. Due to STEALTH cartridges not being a compulsory, we will not be including the cartridges in the entry price. The price of entry is now only 25 per person and there will be a range of express cartridges available on all the days. There are two time slots that can be booked in to and these are 10.00am and 1.00pm. Please be aware if you live within an hour of the competition we suggest that you choose the earlier time to allow people traveling from further afield. We reserve the right to move teams and individuals from other times please remember this when you choose your booking time. So that we are able to keep to the plan, you must have booked in and be ready to shoot 30 minutes before these times.we look forward to seeing you all at the events. The University Championships This year we will be changing the University competition and making it a 100 bird competition, broken down into a 75 bird sporting with a 25 bird compact. It will be held at the Oxford Gun Company on the 19th March.It will be 40 per person or 200 for a team of 5. There will be great prizes up for grabs and its defiantly one not to be missed. If you are in full time education you can enter this competition. The booking in form can be found attached to this newsletter or it can be found on the schools challenge website. The time slots on the day are the same as the 2 schools challenge competitions so please get yourself booked in as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
The Schools Challenge Dates Wednesday 12th March The Schools Challenge, National Championships, Oxford Wednesday 19th March The University Challenge National Championships, Oxford Saturday 3rd May The Schools Challenge Practice, Bredon School Sunday 4th May The Schools Challenge National Championships, Bredon School Other events in the year There are also other events throughout the year including The TSC Winter series which was a great success and many of you have already taken part in it. Its back again this year, no need to register for this one, just turn up on any or all of the dates. It is held in October and November. Like the National Schools Challenge events the Winter Series is a 50 Sporting competition with prizes each day. There is also a prize for the overall winner in prep and senior category from all 4 days of the winter series. The Schools Challenge TV The Schools Challenge TV has now been running successfully for a year. The latest episodes can always be found on The Schools Challenge website, so go and have a look. The twice monthly TV airs a new episode from 7.30pm on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month. We hope this will be your one stop shop for all things relating to The Schools Challenge, your sport and your sponsors. Its the best way to keep up to date with all event competitions. Monday 6th May Bredon School Festival of Shooting Tuesday 5th,12th, 19th, 26th August Novice Schools Instruction Days Saturday 30th August Novice Schools Challenge Final Saturday 11th & 25th October Schools Challenge Winter Series Saturday 8th & 22nd November Schools Challenge Winter Series For any further information on any of these events the please call either David or Rosie on 01844 238308 There are other events run throughout the year that have schools challenge categories, so please check the schools challenge website, facebook and twitter to keep updated. The Novice Schools Challenge The Novice Schools Challenge is a series of instruction days in August. The dates for these are in the calendar. These are ideal for complete beginners and novices who would like to improve and gain confidence in their shooting, have a look at the Schools Challenge website for more information. The TSC Academy The Academy is a new initiative to give young experienced shots who aspire to really succeed in the sport to train and develop their clay shooting skills. The Academy has been running for a year now and has proved to be very popular which is why this year we have more exciting sponsors. The academy this year get monthly coaching at The Oxford Gun Company, 5-6 Mental training sessions. CPSA membership, discount on Pro Shock hearing protection, Oxford Gun Company Membership, and Academy skeet vests. They will also get the opportunity to become a brand ambassador for Seeland Clothing and Keith Holland Associates. We would also like to introduce 2014 Sponsors: The Schools Challenge in partnership with The CPSA Stratstone The Oxford Gun Company Schools Challenge TV in partnership with The CLA Game Fair The Main Sponsors are Browning International Bredon School NFU Mutual Aylesbury Bowman Traps Stratstone The Main Clothing Sponsor for 2014 is Seeland International
The Schools Challenge is also sponsored by Nuthampstead Express Cartridges Edgar Brothers, Keith Holland and Associates JDS Property Renovation Pro Shock Ear Technology Archant Jack Pyke CCI International Lincoln Shotguns Adaurum Ltd King Loose and Co Towanva Investments REGISTER EARLY TO SECURE YOUR PLACE The demand for places at these competitions is high, please do book early so that your place can be secured. A maximum of 200 entries at each competition are available, so don t leave it to the last minute to book. FOOD AND REFRESHMENTS The Oxford Gun Company s Cafe will be open for you all to get food and drink so don t forget to bring sufficient funds with you. OVER 40,000 s WORTH OF SPONSORSHIP AND PRIZES We have gained tremendous support from our sponsors so you can get rewards. The prizes are donated by the sponsors so we can award as many competitors as possible. We endeavor to award 1st to 4th in Senior Boys and Girls, Prep Boys and Girls, Senior Boys Team, Junior Boys Team, Prep Boys Team and Prep Girls Team. You must be present at the prize giving to receive your award or it will be awarded to the next highest scoring person. CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS CUP The prestigious Champion of Champions prize is awarded to the individual who scores the highest score in both the National Competition at the Oxford Schools Challenge and The Bredon Schools Challenge. BREDON FESTIVAL OF SHOOTING 3rd, 4th & 5th MAY 2014 The Bank Holiday Monday hosts The Bredon School Festival of Shooting. The 50 sporting layout is available for practice on Saturday. The Schools Challenge Competition is on Sunday, and the Festival on Monday with an Open 50 bird sporting with lots of prizes, Browning Rabbit Mania, Try Gun Stands, Have a Go Stands, Trade stands with fantastic offers and much much more. This has, over the years become one of the most popular shooting weekends in the calendar. Bredon Weekend must only be shot with Fibre wad cartridges only.
12th March 2014 50 Bird Sporting Entry Form for The Oxford Schools Challenge ENTRANTS MUST BE AGED 21 AND UNDER & IN FULL TIME EDUCATION. All entries must be pre-paid and returned by Friday 7th March 2014 School Name Address Postcode Email Telephon Confirmations are sent by email e so Please PRINT email clearly Person in Charge Catagory Senior Prep 1 2 3 4 5 Full Name (please print) Category M/F Date of Birth Age on 12th March Important Information Due to so many schools changing team names on the day we have changed the rules slightly. -Any Changes to team names must by completed by Friday 7th March 2014 -Any team/individual that is late on their stand will incur a 10-bird penalty per team. -Changes can be made by phone on 01844 238 308, fax 01844 238 307 or email info@theschoolschallenge.co.uk Cartridges will be available on the day Preferred Shoot time: These times are subject to change according to number of entries and distance travelled 10.00 AM Entry Fee 25 per person (Excluding Carts) Total Enclosed Declaration Headmaster/Shooting Coach/Parent or Guardian -I certify that all the named competitors, their coaches and the persons in charge have all read, understood and agreed The Rules and Conditions of the Competition. (These are available on the website) -All the named competitors currently attend the aforementioned school and they are covered by insurance for this event. -I understand that the team/individual will incur a 10 bird penalty if they are late on the stand. - I understand that fees are non-refundable unless the event is cancelled. Compete in BLOCK CAPITALS NAME: ADDRESS: 1.00 PM Signed: 4th May 2014 50 Bird Sporting Entry Form for The Bredon Schools Challenge ENTRANTS MUST BE AGED 21 AND UNDER & IN FULL TIME EDUCATION. All entries must be pre-paid and returned by Friday 25th April 2014 School Name Address Postcode Email Telephon Confirmations are sent by email e so Please PRINT email clearly Person in Charge Catagory Senior Prep 1 2 3 4 5 Full Name (please print) Category M/F Date of Birth Age on 4th May Important Information Due to so many schools changing team names on the day we have changed the rules slightly. -Any Changes to team names must by completed by Friday 25th April 2014 -Any team/individual that is late on their stand will incur a 10-bird penalty per team. -Changes can be made by phone on 01844 238 308, fax 01844 238 307 or email info@theschoolschallenge.co.uk Cartridges will be available on the day Preferred Shoot time: These times are subject to change according to number of entries and distance travelled 10.00 AM Entry Fee 25 per person (Excluding Carts) Total Enclosed Declaration Headmaster/Shooting Coach/Parent or Guardian -I certify that all the named competitors, their coaches and the persons in charge have all read, understood and agreed The Rules and Conditions of the Competition. (These are available on the website) -All the named competitors currently attend the aforementioned school and they are covered by insurance for this event. -I understand that the team/individual will incur a 10 bird penalty if they are late on the stand. - I understand that fees are non-refundable unless the event is cancelled. Compete in BLOCK CAPITALS NAME: ADDRESS: 1.00 PM Signed:
19th March 2014 75 Bird Sporting & 25 Bird Compact Entry Form for The University Championships ENTRANTS MUST BE AGED 21 AND UNDER & IN FULL TIME EDUCATION. All entries must be pre-paid and returned by Friday 14th March 2014 University Name Address Postcode Email Telephon Confirmations are sent by email e so Please PRINT email clearly Person in Charge Catagory Senior Prep 1 2 3 4 5 Full Name (please print) Category M/F Date of Birth Age on 19th March Important Information Due to so many schools changing team names on the day we have changed the rules slightly. -Any Changes to team names must by completed by Friday 14th March 2014 -Any team/individual that is late on their stand will incur a 10-bird penalty per team. -Changes can be made by phone on 01844 238 308, fax 01844 238 307 or email info@theschoolschallenge.co.uk Cartridges will be available on the day Preferred Shoot time: These times are subject to change according to number of entries and distance travelled 10.00 AM Entry Fee 40 per person (Excluding Carts) Total Enclosed Declaration Headmaster/Shooting Coach/Parent or Guardian -I certify that all the named competitors, their coaches and the persons in charge have all read, understood and agreed The Rules and Conditions of the Competition. (These are available on the website) -All the named competitors currently attend the aforementioned school and they are covered by insurance for this event. -I understand that the team/individual will incur a 10 bird penalty if they are late on the stand. - I understand that fees are non-refundable unless the event is cancelled. Compete in BLOCK CAPITALS NAME: ADDRESS: 1.00 PM Signed: