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Ltd. Phone: (03)(03) 9338 9338 1115 1115 Fax: Fax: (03) (03) 9338 9338 1117 1117 Email: Email: [email protected] [email protected] Spartan Global Pty. Ltd. Unit 4, 6 Ovata Drive, Tullamarine VIC 3043 ABN: 85 668 205 420 www.atlastraps.com National President’s Notes World DTL Congratulations to all our DTL Teams that so success- fully competed at the International Clay Target Shooting Federation VOLUME NO. 65 (ICTSF) World DTL Championships in Wales recently, and an even ISSUE NO. 10, OCTOBER 2012 bigger congratulations to Matt Schiller being crowned Junior World OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE Champion. A complete report is in this magazine, but I would like to AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET take this opportunity to thank the team members for the way they ASSOCIATION INCORPORATED represented Australia both on and off the Traps. Well done all. Annual Subscription Rate: $50 Olympics Unfortunately, our Olympic Team did not fare so well, and Nov. 2012 issue closes Sept. 20 2012 every one of us must feel for Michael Diamond after qualifying with Dec. 2012 issue closes Oct. 20 2012 125/125 only to miss out on a medal after a disappointing fi nal. Many of us would have heard Michael speak after the event and although obviously disappointed he showed himself to be the true CONTACT: sportsman and champion he is, both when victorious and when defeated. Susie Balogh also was AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET close to medal contention. We offer our congratulations to all team members. A complete report ASSOCIATION INC. from Australian International Shooting Limited (AISL) will appear in a later magazine. PO Box 466, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 Legal Action The legal matter in which the Association has been involved over the last 12 months Phone: (02) 6938 2121 Fax: (02) 6931 0125 has now been concluded. The ACTA suspended Mr. Graeme Boyd from conducting his duties as Website: www.claytarget.com.au National Director of Coaching in late January 2011, for purposes of conducting an investigation into an alleged confl ict of interest involving Mr. Boyd. The ACTA notes that the allegation against NATIONAL OFFICE Chris Gibson, Executive Offi cer Mr. Boyd was not proven at the conclusion of the investigation. The ACTA’s actions in investigating email: execoffi [email protected] the matter do not refl ect in any way upon Mr. Boyd’s ability as a coach. The ACTA regrets any feel- Judy Ferry, Accounts ings of hurt or distress experienced by Mr. Boyd during the suspension, investigation or termination. email: [email protected] The ACTA thanks Mr. Boyd for his many years of professional service, some of which were provided CTSN voluntarily, to the ACTA and the sport of shooting in general. The ACTA wishes Mr. Boyd all the email: [email protected] best with his future coaching endeavors. Maureen Ryan, Membership ACTA Juniors I recently attended the Gold Coast Two Day Trap shoot and the standard set by the email: [email protected] Juniors was impressive. In the State Night Points Score we had Mitchell Iles Overall with 149/150 Sue Vesperman, Administration/Events followed by Sam Bylsma 1st in AA with 148/150. The two boys went on with Mitchell shooting Co-ordinator 49/50 in the Single Barrel to take 1st in AA and eventually the AA High Gun only 3 points behind email: [email protected] the Overall High Gun winner, Geoff Moore, with Sam taking the Junior High Gun. These boys were Jenny Robinson, Reception email: [email protected] competing against some of the best shots in Australia and can obviously hold their own. I look at David Jocelyn, Ground Curator these boys and the Juniors that just competed in Wales at the World DTL and think the question needs to be asked, with so many good juniors in our ranks how do we lift them into the Olympic NATIONAL EXECUTIVE disciplines without fi nancially stressing them or their families? This is a problem we will be identify- PATRONS ing to AISL. After all, since the World DTL resumed in 1994, Australia has had 8 of the 9 Junior The Right Honourable Malcolm Fraser, A.C., C.H. World DTL champions, and one Runner Up. Of these 9 juniors 7 remain members of the ACTA. Mrs Kay Hull NSW Weapons Branch The Executive Offi cer, Fil Petriella (representing our Sponsors/Traders) PRESIDENT and I visited NSW Weapons Licensing last week . The Association deals with them regularly as the Mr Robert Nugent displays on the grounds at Wagga during the Nationals are covered under the Associations Dealers VICE PRESIDENTS Licence. They also authorise our Range approvals and safety templates. The costs associated with Mr Ron Traill the current display requirements including, annual risk analysis, temporary fencing, and security Mr Robert Fox guards prohibit displays at smaller events. We now feel some of these issues may have a possible BOARD Mr Ron Traill — Mr Robert Fox resolution and we are looking forward to working towards eventually having traders on the grounds Mrs Elaine Forward — Mr Gary Read at more events . We certainly have a clearer picture of our responsibilities as the licence holder. Mr Neil Haydon Suspension There has been comment around certain clubs about the judicial hearing regard- EXECUTIVE ing an incident at the Skeet Nationals, involving Mr. Colin Kneebone, as reported in the August Mr Allan Vilcins — Mr Allan Kenny CTSN. To clarify matters, Mr. Kneebone was not “acquitted”, the complaint was partially upheld, Mr David Howe — Mr Don Johnson Mr George Pinner — Mr Terry Marsden a written reprimand was issued (which has ongoing consequences and has the effect of a good Mr Gary Hayden — Mr Brian Muirson behavior bond) and a written apology to the complainant ordered. Mr Michael Kruger-Davis — Mr Geoff Moore Camping – Perth The West Australian Clay Target Association (WACTA)are still working hard to LIFE REGISTERED SHOOTERS have the West Australian government allow campers at Whiteman Park for next years Trap Nationals. N Hardy, LJ Martin (PP), JK Scott (PP), At this stage the matter has not been resolved and I urge campers and caravanners to make other RF Buchan, J Murphy, GG Woodhatch (PP), arrangements in case the WACTA request is not granted. R Silvester, R Nugent, J Byrnes (PP), A Kenny Safety I again ask for all responsible members to help curtail the ongoing problem of guns being closed and pointed at places other than the layouts or designated traders areas. We will be Designed and Typeset by Ironbark Graphics 22 Hubble Street, Maryborough, Vic 3465 monitoring this dangerous practice and this being the second time I have mentioned the problem in Printed by Newsprinters Pty Ltd, Melbourne Rd, South Shepparton, Vic 3630 the Presidents Notes, I would expect action will be taken against future offenders. It is dangerous, No responsibility is accepted by the publisher for the accuracy of unacceptable and will lead to suspension. I encourage all members to help stamp this out. information contained in the text, illustrations or advertisements. The opinions expressed in this magazine do not necessarily represent Get your ACTA registration free those of the publisher. The Association is introducing a new incentive for current ISSN: 1321-3903 Continued on page 2 OCTOBER 2012 – AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET NEWS 1 National President’s Notes Continued from page 1 members who introduce new members to the Association. Current Executive Offi cer’s Report members will be given free registration in the year following them intro- ducing and joining 2 new full members to the ACTA. In other words join You will notice that the cover of the CTSN 2 and get yours free.