Front Cover -April05 2/3/05 10:53 AM Page 1 Joe Vella competing at the Tasmanian Trap Carnival April 2005 Vol.58 No.4 — Official Journal of the AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET ASSOCIATION INC. — Print Post ApprovedPP349181/00364 A&L Browning Adv 2/3/05 10:46 AM Page 1 Pre National SUPER DEALS ULTRA XTR MIDAS TRAP 1 only $4195 • Superb European walnut stock & forend • Adjustable rubber cheek piece • 30” Back-Bored barrels for reduced recoil, increased velocity & penetration & improved patterns • Keyless removeable Midas chokes • Triple trigger system • Aluminium case ULTRA XT 1 only $3895 TRAP • Superb European stock and forend Adjustable cheek piece • Available in 30” IM/F • Back Bored barrels • Triple trigger system • Aluminium case ULTRA XS SPORTER 1 only $3975 • Superb European walnut stock and forend • Adjustable cheek piece • Tulip forend • 30” Midas choked Back-Bored barrels • Triple trigger system • Aluminium case CITORI 525 1 only $4350 SPORTING •Features a new stock design with Euro checkering, a more pronounced palm swell and closer pistol grip • Sleek new slimline barrels reduce weight, improve balance and swing speed • Redesigned trigger system • Available in 30” & 32” Midas choked barrels • Cased BROWNING B525 TRAP 1 only $2650 • Ergonomically designed oil finish stock • Thinner forend • New lighter barrel profile with 13mm wide top rib • Redesigned crisper trigger system • Available in 30” & 32” barrels • Left Hand 30” model also available • Cased PH: 03 5443 8199 FAX: 03 5443 6786 LGD 603-070-00F 123 VIEW ST BENDIGO 3550 NATIONAL EXECUTIVE Designed and Typeset by Midland Typesetters Patron 30 Hubble Steet, Maryborough, Vic 3465 The Right Honourable Malcolm Fraser, A.C., C.H. Printed by Newsprinters Pty Ltd, Melbourne Road, South Shepparton, Vic 3630 President Mr Bill Jones No responsibility is accepted by the publisher for Chairperson - Management/National Grounds the accuracy of information contained in the text, 25 Links Cres, Port Macquarie, NSW 2444 Ph: (02) 6582 5662 illustrations or advertisements. The opinions Volume No. 58 expressed in this magazine do not necessarily Vice Presidents represent those of the publisher. Issue No. 4 April 2005 Mr Ron Traill Chairperson - Championships. Rules PO Box 77, Rochester, Vic 3561 ISSN: 1321-3903 Ph: (03) 5484 1356 Official Journal Of the Mrs Elaine Forward Australian Clay Target Chairperson - Shooting. Rules Association Incorporated P O Box 68, Tambellup, WA 6230 FRONT COVER: Ph: (08) 9825 1137 Treasurer/Secretary Joe Vella, pictured at the Tasmanian Annual Subscription Rate: $33 Mr John Holder State Trap Carnival held in January Chairperson - Finance. National Grounds at the Tasmanian Gun Club, Evandale. 2 Sturt Approach, Flagstaff Hill, SA 5159 Ph: Mob. 0407 548 444 Photograph: courtesy Examiner Newspapers Pty Ltd, Launceston. May issue closes Management March 20 Mr Mark Bulluss Promotion & Development, National Grounds 16 Exmouth Court, Leanyer, NT 0812 June issue closes Ph: (08) 8947 4448 BH April 20 Mr Allan Kenny Chairperson - Promotion & Development. Finance 103 Yellow Brick Rd, Old Beach, Tas 7017 Ph: (03) 6233 5742 National Office Mr Dennis Harwood Finance, Shooting Andrew Sanders 441 MacKenzie St, Toowoomba, Qld 4350 Executive Officer Ph: (07) 4635 3856, Mob. 0421 041 134 email: [email protected] Mr David Coleman Coaching, Championships 32 Langi Crescent WAGGA WAGGA NSW 2650 Ph: (02) 6931 4454 Mob: 0417 929 131 Tina Hoban Committee Accounts Mr Robert Andrews email: [email protected] Promotion & Development, Rules RSD 1005, Mundulla, SA 5207 Ph: (08) 8758 7201 CONTENTS Presidents Annual Report ......................................2 Cheryll Kenyon Mr Daryl Pasfield CTSN Rules, Championships Financial Statements ...............................................3 email: [email protected] 22 Riverview Drive, Wingham, NSW 2429 Australian Cup Werribee CTC.................................5 Ph: (02) 6557 0109 Australian Youth Olympics Festival.........................6 Mr Len Cook Rule Changes..........................................................8 Mandy Mangelsdorf Coaching, Championships 31 Grandview Grove, Wendouree Vic 3350 Sports Science ......................................................10 General Enquiries Ph: (03) 5339 5865 Tasmanian Clay Target Association......................11 Membership Mr Robert Fox Skeet Day at Echuca.............................................14 email: [email protected] Finance, Shooting Psychological Skills for Shooting...........................15 PO Box 2580, Palmerston, NT 0831 Ph: (08) 8983 3180 Mount Gambier Gun Club .....................................16 Maureen Ryan Mr John Mack Your Say................................................................20 Reception Promotion & Development, Championships Break Badges ........................................................21 email: [email protected] 18 Naraling Road, Bahrs Scrub, Qld 4207 Monarto-Alexandra Clay Target Club....................22 Ph: (07) 3804 0026 Mob: 0414 866 313 Coffs Harbour Club................................................24 Mr Glenn O’Brien Skeet and Trap at Echuca.....................................25 Chairperson - Coaching. Shooting David Jocelyn 5 Buchanan Pl, Geraldton, WA 6530 Victorian Zone Title at Mathoura ...........................27 Ground Curator Ph: (08) 9921 5950 Mob: 0408 933 297 Your Say................................................................28 Mr George Pinner Majura Park Club...................................................29 Contact: Promotion & Development, Championships. In The Trenches ....................................................30 9 Church Street, Carrick, Tas 7091 Australian Clay Target Wagin’s Saltbush Carnival ....................................31 Association Inc. Ph/Fax: (03) 6393 7595 Classifieds .............................................................32 PO Box 466, Wagga Wagga Honorary Life Registrations Shoot Calendar......................................................33 NSW 2650 L. G. Connors (P.P.) G. H. Hall (P.P.) N. Hardy E. F. Hawkins (P.P.) R. M. Holtfreter (P.P.) Shoot Results ........................................................34 Phone: (02) 6931 0122 L. J. Martin (P.P.) R. Mules A. N. Rowe Club News .............................................................56 Fax: (02) 6931 0125 J. K. Scott (P.P.) J. M. Tyquin (P.P.) R.F. Buchan Website: www.claytarget.com.au J. Murphy G.G. Woodhatch (P.P.) R. Silvester April 2005 Australian Clay Target Shooting News Page 1 Australian Clay Target Association Inc. introduction of new grading percentages is causing some concerns and you should talk to your state delegates should you wish to have your voice heard. PRESIDENTS 2004 saw the introduction of the ACTA Hall of Fame and the first inductees. We were delighted to induct Mr. Fred Burns ANNUAL (posthumously) Mr. Newton Thomas (posthumously), Mr. Jake Blake, Mr. Warren Charlton and Mr. Doug Smith at a REPORT gala dinner where some 290 members attended. Russell and Brian Mark entertained the members during the evening 2004 and I extend my thanks for their efforts. The Hall of Fame has been established largely due to the effort of Mr. Mark McInness (NSW) for which I thank him on It is with pleasure I bring to you my 2004 your behalf. It is the intention of the Executive to establish a Annual Report, my second as President of the purpose built Hall of Fame building in or around the Australian Clay Target Association. National Office site as a permanent tribute to our high 2004 saw our Association produce gold medals in Olympic achievers. and World DTL competition. National championship I am an enthusiastic supporter of junior development for the standards are first class and with a modest financial surplus future well being of our Association. To this end all three our net assets now total in excess of 1.3 million. This gives us camps conducted in 2004 were well supported by juniors and a very strong base for 2005. their families. We were able to secure the services of Russell These results are only achieved with the help of each and and Lauryn Mark as head coaches who together with the every member, in particular the clubs' volunteer workers' established staff make these camps a delight to attend. I am who help to keep the Association going. I congratulate you all reminded of Russell's comment to me when approached to and look forward to your continuing help. help. "I will do anything for juniors". Words we could all do During the year we experienced some staff changes with well to follow. Tina Hoban returning from maternity leave and Maureen Development on the National Shooting Ground continues to Ryan joining the ACTA in the receptionist/typist position. To progress, as funds become available. All 15 DTL and 9 skeet Andy and all staff another great effort. layouts are in the process of being re built and re-fitted ready Many hours of tireless work is put in by our National for the 2006 World & National Championships. Executive members to ensure the best for all. During the The possibility of a major sponsorship agreement between year we experienced several changes within our National the Association and one of our sport specific businesses is Executive and I would like to extend sincere gratitude on presently being discussed. I look forward to an behalf of our members and the National Executive, to Mark announcement as soon as the agreement is in place. McInnes (NSW) Peter Field (Qld) and Nanette McCallum (Tas) for their service to the ACTA. Similarity,