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EM~IL:[email protected] Murphy G.G. Woodhatch (P.P.) R. Sylvester Australian Clay Target Shooting Xews Page 1 The Brisbane Gun Club played host to the 2000 Olympic Disci- ment announc pline National Championships. Mr. Tom Medows, President of the Brisbane Gun Club and his helpers made everyone feel at home. This medal was for those considered to be The kitchen, run by Dot Wndall, supplied the shooters with a icons in their particular sport. They must fully cooked breakfast and lunches at a reasonable price. have been outstanding competitors-over a Unfortunately, again this year all lOOtgt events to be conducted lon~-.~eriod of time or contributed to the aver one day were cut to 75tgt's. This will be addressed for next sports administration in a significant way years carnival. for many years. The medals allocated to the association were divided on a pro rata basis for each state according to the number of registered shooters. ACTA OLYMPIC TRAP CHAMPIONSHIP The first of the medals received were the ones nominated From Vic- Continuing un li.orn hns success at the: \V~rldCl~omp:onihnps. toria. I recently had the privilege of attending the Victorian State hI~ci,a~lDiamond tvo* rhr top rj id.lti~rfir thc final \v~rhs pcrfccr DTL Carnival to present these seven medals. scorc of 75 75 iYath;!n Ci~ssellsrind Adam Vello were the nv~[ Congratulations to the recipients, qualifiers from Lee Wung Yew, Tom Turner and Ben Kelley. Mr Glen Woodhatch llichncl shot J iurrhrr 2425 ~"vlngii final scum ~f 99 1'30 ro lake Mr Bill Iles overall fror~N:lrh;tn Clssells YX 100 sccond wlrll Luc. \3"urg Yew Mr Ian Hill 961100 in third place Mr Jon Whittakers Mr Lawrie Connors ;L4 Grade winner 9.35.4d7m Vclla 73 75, A CIri!dv win,let. was Ben Mr Bob Buchan Radtilrd 78 64; B GI,&: wmnL'r ~35Frsnk IlufYu 67 77; and C Mr Russell Mark Gradc winner was Ilurrnv lchllistct~61 75. Each of you over many years has significantly contributed to the Ben Radford was successful in the Junior section with a score of Clay Target shooting. Your impact has assisted our sport and influ- 94f100 from Andrew Brady 92/100 second with Rocky Manno in enced manv. Thank vau for what vou have done and I am sure all third place on a score of 891100. members join wlrh me in rungratulat~ngyuu on this hono~lr. Ttr \V<~mcn'iscai.ln wits wun by ulslrlng .l:~pnndlaotel Kclkl, We hope rhc medals Ptr rhc ocher swei will shonly be ov;>ilablcand Suru rvlrh n scxe oI'69 100. ,\Rcr a br~cI';;h~~~afiSesaa Jenkins we luok fonvord to horouring other wurrh rccipier.rs clalmcd sccond place w~th37 101 frcm Dl;tnc I(ce\es with it srrjrc of 861101 NATIONAL SKEET CARNIVAL Recently wc completed rha Natiotral Sk~etchnrnprunshlpi nr the COMMONWEALTH Wacga Snrional firoun~ls.The scores shoc in several uvonrs were OLYMPIC TRAP very gwd and I congrsrulatc a11 wlnnurs. CHAMPIONSHIP The Glrnn Cup Sked march :n~vAustrali2.16 250 narnlwly ocieat There were 103 comuetltots who Kew Xcaland 244250. The standard of shmtinrr in tho ixtr niter- nominated for this event. noon light was fantastic and I congratulate both teams on their Michael Diamond was again the effort. Full details of all winners will be printed in the National top qualifier into the final rvitll Skeet report. a score of 1231125. Nidal Asmar, Ben Kelley, Russell Mark, VICTORIAN DTL CARNIVAL AT ECHUCA Nathan Cassells and Graham It was good to see 246 competitors at the Viclor.~nDTL cdrnlval. Blaskett were also in the final. The poor lighr and wet rundirions dld nor advcrsuly eficl must con- A perfect scare of 25125 in the petitors. The scores shot in several events were outstanding. It was final secured the Common- good to see that the rivalry between Victoria and NSW shooters is wealth Olympic Trap Champi- still as strong as it ever was. onships for Michael with a final event score of 1481150. Second 2001 NATIONAL DTL CARNIVAL AT WAGGA place went ta Nidal Asmar on a The executive and sub committees have made concerted effort to score of 1451150 and in third improve the carnival for 2001. The format of events, presentations place Ben Kelley on a score of and organisations has been reviewed to ensure a successful carni- 1431150. val for 2001. The dates for the Pre Nationals are March 31st to April Znd, and the Nationals from April 3rd to 8th. Over the next month or 2 you will get more detail on haw the Nationals will be structured.
STATE CARNIVALS In late January and early Fehmary you will have the opportunity to attend the Tasmanian State carnival followed by the carnival in South Australia. An effort was made to ensure that they did not clash as occurred this year. I hope to see many of you there.
winner was Bill Sheltor 1001125. Registrations for the 2001 membership year will not be A score of 114 ~Ius24 was suff able to be processed until the ACTA has received the club affiliation fees (as per newsletter) ACTA OFFICE
Page 2 Australian Clay Ta rget Shooting News January 2001 to Alan Kidd from New Zealand with a score of 110 plus 24. WOMEN'S NATIONAL OLYMPIC TRAP CHAMPIONSHIP In the Women's Commonwealth Olympic Trap Championship Nessa Jenkins 69175 was the top qualifier into the hal from Diane Reeves from Normanton was successful with a score of Diane Reeves 62/75, Leanne Smith and Rebecca Attard both 61/75 891100. Second place went to Rebecca Attard 881100 with Suzanne with Keiko Suzu and Suzanne Balagh both 59175. Balogh in third place on a score of 861100. Nessa Jenkins from Marybomugh won the event with a score of 931100 from Leanne Smith of Lower North 861100 and Diane Reeves of Normanton 851100.
NATIONAL OLYMPIC TRAP CHAMPIONSHIP Top qualifier from a field of 102 was Nathan Cassells 1231125. TRAP HIGH GUNS Michael Diamond and Glenn IIayden both 1221125, Adam Vella The Open Oljmpic Trap High Gun winner with a score of 3201325 1201125 along with Russell Mark and Ben Kelley both an 1191125 was Michael Diamond from Sydney. made up the six finalists. The Junior Olympic Trap High Gun Winner with a score of Nathan Cassells, Maryhorough shot 25 in the fmal to take the 2951325 was Ben Radford from Broken Hill. 2000 National Olympic Trap championship with a score of The Women Olympic Trap High Gun Winner with a score of 1481150. The Silver medal vent to Michael Diamond on a score of 1971225 was Diane Reeves from Normanton. 1411150 with the Bronze medal being won by Glenn Hayden on a score of 1451150. Art Goodman Trophy winner with a score of 2931325 was tee Wung Yew from Singapore. AA Grade winner was Adam Vella 1201125; A Grade winner was Daniel Power 1171125; B Grade winner was Frank Speranza 1161125; and C Grade winner was Murray McAllister 1131125. ACTA ISSF SBEET Ben Radford also won his second Junior event with a score of 116 CHAMPIONSHIP plus 25 from Steve Calleja 114 plus 24 and in third place was Sam Top qualifier from a field of 23 Price with a score of 113 plus 24. was Clive Barton with a score of 73/75. George Barton 12175, David Cunningham 71115, Barty Brighenti and Goran Rahman both 70175 and Paul Rahman 69/15 made up the six finalists. Clive held off a strong challenge in the final to be the outright winner with a fmal score of 971100. A three way shootoff was needed to determine second and third place with second place finally being awarded to David Cunningham on a score of 951100 plus 10 and third place going to Barty Brighenti with a score of 951100 plus 9. AA Grade winner was Georee Barton 72/75: A Grade winner was Goran Rahman 10115; B ~iadewinner wa8 Adrian Calvi 61/75; and C Grade winner was Glenn Reeves 46115. Paul Rahman was successful in the Junior section with a score of 69115 from New Zealander Daniel Payne 63/15 with Adrian Calvi in third place on a score of 61/75,
January ZOO1 Australian Clay Target Shooting News Page 3 The Women's section was won by Cherie Reeves on a score of 64175 from Natasha Lonsdale 62/75.
COMMONWEALTH ISSF SKEET CHAMPIONSHIP A total of 23 competitors entered this event. Top qualifier into the final was David Cunningham with a score of 1211125. George Barton 1201125, Clive Barton 1191125, Neil Rundle 1181125, Paul Rahman 114/125 and Goran Rahman 1131125 completed the six finalists. In the final David Cunningham shot 23125 to win the Common- wealth title with a final score of 144/150. After the final the two brothers from Tamworth, Clive and George Barton were both tied on 143 necessitating a shoatoff.After the shootoff younger brother George claimed second place with a score of 1431150 plus 9 while Clive had to settle with third place. AA Grade winner was Michael Inguanti 1101125; A Grade winner was Neil Rundle 1181125; B Grade winner was Adrian Calvi llV125; and C Grade winner was Glenn Reeves 861125. The Junior section was won by Paul Rahman 1141125 from Adrian Calvi 1111125 with Daniel Payne in third place on a score of 1101125. In the Women's Commonwealth ISSF Skeet Championship Natasha Lonsdale from Werribee Victorian was successful with a WOMEN'S NATIONAL ISSF SKEET CHAMPIONSHIP score of 70175. Second place went to Cherie Reeves 63175 with Natasha Lonsdale 69175 was the top qualifier into the final from Natalia Rahman in third place on a scare of 62175. Cherie Reeves 64/75 and Natalia Rahman 63175. Natasha Lonsdale of Werrihee Victorian won the event with a NATIONAL ISSF SKEET CEAMPIONSHlP score of 941100 from Cherie Reeves of Normanton 861100 and Natalia Rahman of Frankston Australian 811100. 26 competitors lined up for the 2000 National ISSF Skeet Cham- pionship. After 125tpts the final six consisted of Clive Barton 1231125. David ISSF SKEET HIGH GUNS cunningham 1201125, George Barton 1191125, Barty ~14ghent.i The Open ISSF Skeet High Gun winner with a score of 3151325 114/125, Neil Rundle 1131125 and Goran Rahman 1121125. was Clive Barton from Tamworth. With a 21125 in the final, Clive Barton of Tamworth was success- The Junior ISSF Skeet High Gun winner with a score of 2901325 ful in winning the National Title with a scare of 144/150. Brother was Paul Rahman from Frankston Australian. George 1421150 also from Tamworth wan Silver with the Bronze The Women's ISSF High Gun going to David Cunningham 1411150. winner with a score of 20V225 was Natasha Lonsdale from Werribee Victorian.
4CTA DOUULE TlL4P CHl\31PIONSHIP There were 41 competitors who nominated for this event with Michael Diamond and Nathan Cassells equal top qualifiers on a scare of 1371150. Steve Haher- man and Brett Dunstan hoth equal an 1361150, Russell Mark 1341150 and Lee Wung Yew 1331150 completing the six qual- ifiers for this event. Michael Diamond continued his good form in the final to shoot 43150 to take out this event with a score of 1801200. After a shootoff Nathan Cassells took second place with a score of 1751200 DIUS8 from Russell Ma].kin third dace on DIUS6. AA Grade winner was Steve Haherman 1361150; A Grade winner was Lee Wung Yew 1331150; B Grade winner was Dustan Barry 1141150; and C Grade winner was Bob McNamara 981150. Rocky Manno was successful in the Junior section with a score of AA Grade was won by Michael Inguanti 931125; A Grade was wan 1711200 from Dustan Barry 1511200 second with Jarnod Fletcher by Barty Brighenti 1141125; B Grade was wan by Adrian Calvi in third place on a score of 1441200. 1101125; and C Grade was wan by Rod Nicholson 901125. The Women's section was won by Deserie Baynes with a score of Adman Cnlvi was .iuoccasful in tllc .loniut. rcction airh :< i~o~.cc,i 1381160 from Suzanne Balogh in second place on a score of 1:10 150 tiom Paul klhman 129 130 rccond with D3111d Yitync in 1361160. In third place was Diane Reeves on a score of 1251160. third place on a score of 1241150.
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COMMONWEALTH DOUBLE TRAP CHAMPIONSHIP Stewart French 1291150; B Grade winner was Sam Price 1111150; 36 competitors lined up for the 2000 Commonwealth Double trap and Grade winner was White 991150. Championship. The Junior section saw Rocky Manno from International complete npqualifier for this event steve ~~b~~~~ on a score of his hat trick and win this section with a score of 1691200. Second 1401150, Russell Mark 1371150, Michael Diamond 1351150, Adam place went to Ben RadfOrd 1671200 with *lan Kidd New Vella and Graham Blaskett both 1341150 and Steven Baynes in third position On 1631200. 132450 completed the six places in the final. Continuing on with a score of 45150 in the ha1to secure first place for Steve Haberman with a final event score of 1851200. The Silver medal went ta Russell Mark on a score of 1791200 and the Bronze was takeh by Michael Diamond on a scote of 1771200. AA Grade winner was Graham Blaskett 134150 plus 2; A Grade winner was Wayne Reeves 1231150; B Grade winner was Dustan Bany 151150; and C Grade Winner was Bill Allen 102/150. Roekv Manno from International was successfd in the Junior seetlon wth a score of 1651200 horn Dustln Bemy 157,200 wwth Ben Radford in thlrd pavltron on a score of 154 200. Deserie Baynes shot a 141/160 to win her second event for the car- nival. Susan Trindall 124160 was placed second with visiting Japanese shooter Akane Tahara in third place on a score of 1201160.
NATIONAL DOUBLE TRAP CHAMF'IONSHIP A score of 1391150 saw Russell Mark be the top quallfi~rinto thc final ofthis event. Craig Riley 138150. Nnrhan Cassells 1361150, Michael Diamond 1351150,Adam Vclla 1331150 and Steve Haber- man 13%150were the other finalists. A score of 44150 in the final sow Nathan Carisells from Mary- bourgh claim the 2000 National Double Trap Chsrnpionshlp or, a scare of 180r200 his second National title for the carnival. Craig Tilley claimed second place on a score of 1791200 with steve WOMENS NATIONAL DOUBLE TRAP CHAMPIONSHIP Haberman in third place on a score of 1761200. Deserie Baynes was again the top palifier into the final in this AAGrade winner was Russell Mark 1391150;AGrade winner was event with a score of 1031120, Suzanne Balogh 991120, Tahara Januaw 2001 Australian Clay Farget Shooting News Page 5 Akane and Diane Reeves both 971120, Susan Trindall921120 and Angelique Psarakis 861120 completed the six finalists. Afine 36/40 in the final completed the hat trick far Deserie to take the 2000 Womens National Double Trap Championship with a final score of 14U16O. Second place went to Suzanne Balogh on a score of 1311160 and in third place Akane Thara a visiting shooter from Japan with a scow of 1271160.
State Double Trap Shoulder to shoulder teams was won by Craig Henwood, Adam Vella and Brett Dunstan representing Victoria with a score of 3691450. Second place Queensland 376J450 and South Australia third with a score of 3451450, State Junior Double Trap Shoulder to Shoulder teams was won by Rocky Manno, Ben Radford and Brenton Deacon representing South Australia with a score of 3561450. Victoria was second with 3261450. State Womens Double Tran Shoulder to Shoulder teams was won DOUBLE TRAP HIGH GUNS by 1)ianc Reeves, Cherie Reeves and Maria Boswunh representing Queensland snrh n score ul'2451:160. The Open Double Trap High Gun winner with a score of 4101450 was Russell Mark from Sehastopol. The Junior Double Trap High Gun winner with a score of 3621450 THANKYOU was Rocky Manno from International. The Australian Clay Target Association would sincerely like to The Women Double Trap High Gun winner with a score of 3111360 thank Bertetta Australia for their sponsorship af the High Guns. was Deserie Baynes from Port Augusta. Avem S~ecialthankvou to Peter and Barbara Quire for there con- tlnued s;onsonng ol.the Trap ;tnd Skeet Hlgh dun- and supply or such lovely trophies Thankyou to both, ri 1s very much apprecl- ated by all. To all other sash and event sponsors a very big thankyou. Your assistance is appreciated by the ACTA. Thankyou to Jenny Burt for her alilstapcc in running the office and a sp~ciol:hankyou to 1)exler Barnes for acting as the Chief I3nnec Officcr for this evenr. ARcr a liaht shower of rain one-day ~ex&rcame flying into the office an2 used the dlyer we were ARer usine- to dm the souad sheets. blow-drvine" u his hair Dexter wab hoard to say, 'IIow docs my h;ur look" bcfore gong back Into ihe fray Groomrng la rveryrh~ngThanks fir your efforts Dexter.
Wangaratta Clay Target Club members and visiting shooters wit- nessed a very high standard of shooting when conducting the final shoot of for the Junior. Ladies and Ooen Cham~ionof Cham~ions ot their Nnvcmber cumplut~on.1\11 pups were required to shoot TEAMS at iwu tnrpcrs of each dlsr~plincconducted throughout the year. State Trap Shoulder to Shoulder teams event was wan by Adam Open finalists were - Reese Ehlers, Daryl Hunt, Steve Coulston, Vella, Brett Dunstan and Nathan Cassells representing Victoria Leigh Barry, Ken Maurey, Brad Henshall and David Jackel Jnr. with a score of 3591375. Second place NSW 3451375 and South At the completion of two rounds Daryl Hunt scored 30130 and was Australia third with a score of 336/375. declared the winner over Ken Maurep State Junior Trao Shoulder to Shoulder teams was wan bv Steve Calleja, Frank ~;ffoand Joseph Ruffo representing ~ctohawith The iunior finalists were - Jarna Winters. Anms Fereuson. David a score of 3331375. South Australia was second with 3031375 and .lnc~el,I.eigh Barry, Steven Bo3g. Jake Abffmin, ~i&aelhnder- NSW third 2851375. yhk. David .laekcl has a convincing win with a score 10110. State ISSF Skeet Shoulder to Shoulder teams was wan by Clive The club's inaugural Ladies champion of Champions finalists were Barton, George Barton and Barty Brighenti representing NSW - Michelle Felmingham, Ann Ferguson, Joanne Ford, Jarna with a score of 3561375. Second place Victoria 3201375 and Winters and Kylie Stott. Michelle was victorious with a score Queensland third with a score of 2771325. 10110. Congratulations to all finalists, and particularly to Michelle, David and Daryl Page 6 Australian Clay Targ et Shwting News January 2001 ELKS HUNTING IQFISHING Dealers License No . 405490733 426 wilson Sweet ~lb~~~NSW 2640 Phone: 02 6021 8494 Fax: 02 6021 7258 AUSTRALIA'S SPECIALIST BERETTA DEALER BERE'I'TA A tradition of excellence NEW & DEMO GUNS ALL PRICES INCLUDE GST 682Gold30"trap ...... $3250 682GoldEtrap30" ...... $3800 682 Gold E left hand trap w/ chokes demo ...... $3950 682 Gold E trap w/ extended chokes ...... $4395 682 Gold trap 30" Adj stock ...... $3650 682 Gold X 30" fully adj . stock ...... $3650 682 Gold E trap 30" memory system adj. stock ...... $4150 ASE-90Gold29.5"demo ...... $7500 682 Gold X trap (demo) ...... $2750 682GoldlefthandSporter30" ...... $3650 682 Gold E Sporter 30" Optima Bore & Optima Chokes RightorLefthand ...... $4250 682GoldSporterdemo ...... $3300 687 EL Sporter (demo) ...... $3995 687 Sporter 30" Multi Chokes (cased) ...... : ...... $2185 686 Sporter 30" Multi Chokes (cased) ...... ' ...... $1935 ASE-90 Gold LH 31" Trap & 30" Sporter M/C Barrels, adj. stock as new cased ...... $11500 12-ade-ins and enquires welcome BERETTA SHOTGUN CASES 2 BBL case fits up to 34" $285 2BBL case fits up to 30" $275 STD case fits up to 34" $239 Leather and suede case 30" $395 PRE-LOVED SPECIALS Beretta SO4 trap ...... $6500 Perazzi MX-8 trap ...... $4300 Miroku500 12g ...... $795 Rottweil770 Vhand trap ...... $1975 Beretta 682 Gold 32" ...... $2975 Rottweil770 Sporter (new) ...... $2450 Beretta 682 super trap ...... $2495 Winchester 101 Plgrade trap ...from $1195 Beretta 56E 12g ...... from $795 Classic Doubles Sporter ...... $1495 Perazzi MX-5 trap new demo ...... $4995 Miroku Mod log5 ...... $2750 Perazzi MX-10 trap ...... $5950 SKB Mod 500 ...... from $699 Browning B25 12g ...... $1950 Browning B2C Skeet Mint! ...... $3750 Browning D grade trap ...... $4700 Weatherby Orion Sporter ...... $1695 Lumar12g ...... $1200 Winchester 101 Plgrade 20g ...... $1295 SKBMod600trap ...... $695 Nio5000 ...... $795 Miroku9000 12g ...... $1595 MirokuMod7020gnew ...... $1895 Miroku 800 trap ...... $1075 Franchi Barrage trap ...... $1 150 Stockist of RC com~etition& field load shotshells RC 1 competition shells $108/500
January 2001 Australian Clay Target Shooting News Page I The following rule changes will apply from Jan 01, 2001. Rule 1.02(e) These changes have been made to: (i) align ACTA Skeet For Skeet shooting, it shall be considered a time infringe- Rules with NSSA Skeet Rules, (ii) correct several typo- ment if a shooter deliberately delays more than 15 seconds graphical errors in the current Rulebook and (iii) include for each shot on a station and the referee shall warn the necessary authorisation to allow the use of "phono- himlher once each round withoutpenalty. This rule should be interpreted in eonjurrction with rule 4.19 (f) which indi- pull" equipment in all ACTA shooting. All rules that have cates that a squad should complete a round of Skeet in 22 been altered or added for 2001 are listed below, with the minutes. changes shown in bold italics for easy reference. For an abbreviated summary of these changes, please refer to Rule 1.03(b) page 19 of the September 2000 issue of the CTSN, where For Trapshooting the competitor must stand with both feet the basis of these proposed changes was aired for public entirely within the boundary of the shooting station, ezcept as comment. allowed under section 1.10(e). For Skeet the shooter must stand with anypart ofboth feet within the boundaries ofthe Mark McInnes designated shooting station. Chairperson ACTA Rules Committee Rule 1.03(D
For %oshootine.... unless. in the ooinian of the referee.,~ it is~~~ con- (;UIDKI.INES FOR HEVEIlEES trary to the equity i,fthea,rnputlrl<.n.;t crlrnpr!rlrarr taking p3n in tlw cornpetitton nny illrlor ;~tp~~:oc!; oihli own t:>rgrr,if hr ~o wislwq. I, ~~~d ,",,ters~,,.,mos fir,,,, shcutsand ~ ~,~ for ~~~~h,,,,~i~~ ~~.~~~~~~ ~ ensuce L.c.nkpetlrorr :In, on correct tracks and iual.k. For Skeet shooting ensure conrpetilors are lined up in the correct Rule 1.05(a) order beside slotion orre. For safety I.C~SULBSask ill1 sho~t~.rs10 A normal skeet squad is composed of five shooters. Any five check for obstructions in barrels. shooters may designate themselues as a squad. All shooters shall be fonned into souads of. . five shooters each as nearlv as 2. The Referee must stand where he has a clear view oftargets and pussihle.~kssthan fiu~slroolrrsis prrrnilted for &pedience,"bul competitors. For Trapshooting, preferably between lanes 2 and more than sir should no1 be sqnodded for ~ufitynJusr,nr, ercvpt 3, approximately 2 metres behind the competitor's shootingmark. in shoot-offs, see rule 3.23(a1. If there is excessive background noise the Referee may move between lanes 2 and 4 in order to hear the competitors call so as Rule 1.05(b) to give all competitors equity of competition. For Sheet shooting The officiating Referee MUST have the trap adjusted immediately the Referee should stand in the positions indicated in the if it is not throwina leaal targets. Immediatelv followine such field diagram. alteration. a tarsetmuit be t SECTION 1 Rule 1.08(D When a competitor shoots out of turn or from the wrong lane. Rule 1.02(d) However, in Skeet shooting, the referee may grant a shooter For Tkapshooting, once reaching his shooting mark a shooter permission to shoot out of his turn where it isjustified in the must stand on the station, position himself, load his gun and call interests of sauing time. for his target within 10 seconds after the shooter preceding him has completed his firing or after the Referee has given the signal Rule 1.09 NO TARGET-DO~USIPROOFDOUBLES- to commence firing or to resume firing. Non compliance with the SKEET above will draw a warning from the Referee, subsequent occur- (a) If the first target emerges broken, the doubles shall, in all rences per event will be penalised one target each. caaes, be declared no targets (both) and apmf double shall be Page 8 Australian Clay Target Shooting News January ZOO1 thrown to detem'rze the nesult ofbotk shots. sh<~,t~rmust stu~rdwillr atrypart ofboth itel within the beu,td. (b) If a dozdle is thrown but the targets collide, before the result urics of tkr, rl~~sigxatedsltwti,rgr stulio,,. of tlre first target is determined, they shall be declared no targets (both) and tlre izsult of apmof double shall deternrine the score of botk shats. (c) Ifthe first target ofadouble is thrown irrrpgularas to deciate thenames ap- on the .&re 9heet. The first shot scored lost fmrn the res scribed line offliaht and is not shot at. a ~mofdouble in the mudshall be repeated immediately as tlzc optional ikall de&n~~hethe scoref6r &h shots, whether the ~eco&target shot arzd recoded in the 25th colu~tr?ron tke score sheet. is fired upon or not. The referw shall be the sole judge of imgu- Should the first tovet lost oeern in a dorrble, lelmt target &ty. sMl be repeated as a single (d) If the first target of a double is thrown imgular as to deuia. @) me fht shooter shall start shmting singles at Stafion 1, tion fro~nthe prescribed line of flight, and is shot at, the result shwtingtke high house target first and the low house target sldl be scored for the first shot, and if the shmter is deprived of seco~zdThen, looding two sire&, helslw shallproceed to shmt a nonnal second shot for any of the reasons in I.W(e), the second doubles (shooting tlm first shot at the target fmrn the mst target only shall be declarwl ?u,target and aprwf double shall sheet hwse and the second shot at the target fk~nthe far be thrown to defermine the result of the sffond shot. //rest sheet house), befm laming the statio,~ The second (el If the shooter is depliwd of a nodsecond shot for any of shwter shall then proceprE &wise, folIowed by Nte other the following reaso~w,the result of the first shot shall be scored, mernbet.8 of the sr,rrad in their turn and the second target only shall be declared no target and apmof fc) Then the squad shallproceed to Station 2 and~zpeatthe same double shall be fir& to detennirte the result of the second shot. sequence as on Station 1. (i) The second target is thmurn brahen. fd) The squadshall tltenpmceed to Statio?~3 where each shwter fii) Tlze second target is thrown irregular as to deuiate will shoot at a high house single target first and a low house fkrn the prescribed line offlight and is not shot at. single target second before leauing the shooting st&= (;ti) The seco~rdtarget is not thrown at all. (el nwsame pmewlure shall be fnlkmed at Station 4 and 5. (iu) The secorzd target is not thrown simultaneously. (I) Upon adurureiirg to Station 6 the leadoff shwter mill shoot (u) Both wetsare bmlzen with the first shot. singles in the same sequence as at the pmiow stations. fvi) The wrong target is brahen with the first shot. The% loading two shells, he shall shwt doubles by shooting fuiii The fit shot is lost and a collbio~zoccurs before the the low house target first and the high house target second result of the sec0,zd shot is deterntined. before lwuing the station. The other shmten will follow in (uiii, SYtu awund large/ colltd with Gog,ne,tts of the /in/ their turn. Inrpel ptopPr1, bruhe~bfom lke mtdlt oftlrc smnd (g) The samepmcedurz will be follod at Station 7. H-uer, .ckrlt.. . . ic.- -.d"to",rrnod...... - -. when shooting the single tagets, only one shell at a time (irl The result of the first slwt is detem'rted, and inierfer slwuld be lwded It is recommended that a sign to this eff?ct en'? ncetrts befom the second nhol is fired be emted on the side of Nw low house. (I) Thew slzall be nu penalh. for willrhnldinp the fin1 shut rfilte,r O The squad will hameto Station 8 where each shdershall either turpcl of u douhb is i,ntular. A pmofrlouhle shall deler. shoot at a taFet frwrr~the hi& house before on.? member of mine the icom of botk slrots thekafler. t/re squad ~hWtsnt a target f;um tlze low m~usee fg) If a double is thrown and an allowable ~nalfunctionoecurs fi) The squad shall then turn to Station 8 low house and the on tlre first shot, if shall be declared no target, and the result ofa leadoffshmter,. will shwtat the low house tareet prwf double shall &tenni,re the score ofboth shots. Ifsuch rnaG I Tk,shuolrt. rball reyprrt the low hraw tutgel for 1hi.s oplio,zul function is ercessiue fr& allowable) the pmf double ~haabe shut befom IPUV~R< the statiu,~/,rnrrirLd he in sliN rtruight bo thmru~ato determine the resu2t ofthe second skot only. ' Imt torgels in the mu,rdl. Tlte other sh~wlercruill follotu in fh) In shwting a pmof double aftcr the first target (of a double) tarn is Inst, ifthe shwter fires at or biz& the wrong target first, said OzI At this tivze the shwter.should uerify his own score. prwfdouble shall bescored as both targets lost. Ifin such apmf m On Station I to 6, two cartridges may be Wedtoslmt single double nfle~.thefirsttarget fofa double) is d4the shooter fim wets, but on. Statiorzs 7and 8 or~lyone shell raybe loadal at, or brwks, the rurwng target first, it shall be seared as first or singles. torget dead and second target lost. (3rd When a shooter intelItrb~llyfires a second time at the sartrre tareet... . he shall be rmnted h" the~. rethm. The second time the Rule 1.09A NO TARGETS - DOUBLES - TRAP shrw,ter i,ttaztio,rally fires u .wand sI~oI at llrr aame turget it, nuy ewnt, Ntr prrralh. .rl~rrllhc. auto,,zulic disquuli/icoliu,~ Rule 1.10(e) frvm the ewrzt. The eompetitor has an apparent malfunction and attempts to open the gun before the referee examines it. The eompetitor must not Rule 1.25.1, turn around and must keep his gun pointed in the direction of the Ihteu~~tz,tun,ber~,d rnrcnds i~ Kou,tdv I uncl 3. Contrnetzcing wr traphouse until the Referee has &van his decision. If a campeti- Slutio,t I o,,d pmwdinp through Stutio,r I, u double is to be tor's gun breaks dawn and it is necessary to seek a replacement shot iron, rack slalio,t. tuhinr lha hieh house tiwl. On Staliorrs the competitor is allowed five (5) minutes Lo do so. If this is not 5, 6 hnd 7 a double & to be-shot tiking thd low house first. possible thc competitor may leave the squad and finish the Rewrsing baeh through Stations 6,5and 4 a double is to be shot remaining targets of the round at a time decided by the Manage- taking the low house first. On Statiom 3 and 2, a double is to be ment. shot taking the high house first. lbtal number of targets = 24. Should a gun malfunction occur during a shoot-off, the competitor Euen numbered rounds ie Rounds 2 and 4. Ib be shot as in has 10 minutes to repair or replace the gun. Failure to comply uneven numbered mud? but finishing on Station I. Ibtal "Lost target". number of targets = 26. Rule 1.10(el Rule 1.25 (c) A fwtposition violation occurs. For kpshwting, the eampeti- The rules for doubles in aDoublesevent arc the sane as the N~S tor's feet must be behind any line indicating the firing mark for doubles in a regularmund of skeet. assigned to him. He must stand with both feet completely within 1square metre; this square shall extend 50 centimetres either side Rule 1.25 (dl of the centre of the shooting lane and shall extend backwards 1 Clubs have the option of conducting a 25 target event. TIziseoent metre from the assigned handicap mark. However, provided his will be tlz same as an zzneuem numbered round with tire addG fmnt foot is as close as possible to the firing mark, a shooter with tion of asiitgle high house target irnnzediately following the con- a wide stance will not be penalised if his back foot extends beyond cluding double fron Station 2. the rear edge of the shooting square. For Skeet shwting the January 2001 Australian Clay Te rget Shooting News Page 9 SECTION 2 the periphery at points equal distant from each other (the exact distance between stations 1 and 2, 2 and 3, etc. is 8.14metms). ~-, Station 8 is located at the centre of the base chord. Far his third round his handicap allowance shall be the difference hetween the average of his first two rounds and 25. Rule 4.09(c) Shooting Stations one and sewn are a squ~rearm 9W mm on a Rule 2.08 (d) side with tam sidespandlel to the base chard Shooting Stations For his fourth round his handicap allowance shall be the differ- to sis inclusive, are a square area 9Wmm on a side, with two ence hetween the average of his first three rounds and 25. sides parallel to a radius of the circle drawn through the station marker. Shooting station eight is a rectangular cuwr900mmloide by 1800 mm long, with the long sides parallel to the base chord. SECTION 3 The location of each shooting station shall be accurately desig- nated. ForShooting Statiom one to seuen it is in ¢re ofthe Rule 3.23(a) nearest side to the taget cmssingp.nt, ofa suitable pad 9Wmm All ties shot in championships must be shot off to determine the square with the front edge on the periphery of the circle. pkings. Regular Skeet shnot-ofi shall be miss and wt by However. the ad for shootine station eieht is olaced lenethwise st& on the centre ~ of~ the~~~- beie~~-- chord ail; is~~ ~ ~ ~ bv lk target. Doubles shmGofi shall be miss and out by Any hint.~~ sobmm ~"~~-~~ ~ ~ number of shwtem that management deems pmctical mybe The cenhofstation eight is on a linedrmun between thecentres squadded together for a shnot.ofi Howewr when more than one of #tations one and seuen. The rle8igmkd shmting station for squad participates in a shoot-off;they mycommence shooting each house, is the half of the rectangubpac&mast distant from together on different Felds pnwiding management deems that the respective house situation equitable. Pacer for lone participant on a field in a shootoff shnll not bepem'ttd Rule 4.09(e) One target should emerge from a traphouse (called high house) at Rule~~~~ 3.23(hi~ . a point 90 centimetms beyond the front of pad one (measured Ar. the dljcrcriun ofclub management, skccr shoot.offs may be con- along the hase chord extended) and 3.05 metres above gmund ducted in conlunctioti with follownng rvonrs or a9 doubles fmrn level. The other should emerge from a traphonse (called low Stations 1 to 7, or a9 doubles fmrn Stohom 3,4 & 5, w any other house) at a point 90 centimetms beyond the front of pad seven format that is rmUuaUy betrueen shoot management and (measured along the base chord extended) and 75 &metres all the shootem involved from the hase chord extended (measured on side of target crossing point) and 1.07&s above the ground. Rule 3.23(e) Shoot-off 'competitors shall carry enough shells for a complete Rule 4.09(D round of Skeet. Failure to comply mybegrounds for disqualifi- Suitable markers shall be placed at points 40.23 metres and 55 cation. metrea from both the high and low house measured along the flight of a regular target. The &st marker shall indicate the Rule 3.23(d) shooting boundary limit and the second marker shall jndicated the Competitors are allowed five (5) ininutes to replenish ammunition distance a target shall trave! in still air. between rounds of shootloff. Failure to com~lvmvbemwrndsfor Rule 4.09(e) The torget cmsrring point must be marked in a visible manner Rule 3.23(fl where geogmphically pusaiblu. Should a gun malfunction occur during a shoot-off, the competitor has ten (10) minufa to repair or replace the gun. Failure to comply "lost target". .. - . - ... . ,, \. . , It is recommended and desimble that the side ofthe skeet hwsu, Rule 3.23(g) fmrn the bottom ofthe chute to the top ofthe house, be u verylight If shmtem inudwd in a shooGoffoffer management a mutually dourorpointed white where feasible. agreed upon methd of detem'ning the places, management muV OCceDt. Iflnnnmxment does not -DL shaot-or% must corn Rule 4.11(a) Is released "instant1y"in response to the competitor's acceptable call. It may be released by the puller, who rot be either the Rule 3.25(a) refem or an authorkd target release ope- apw.nted by High Gun Shoot-offs at Nationals shall comprise of skeet targets shnot-nagement. Oritmaybe~~byUOiceactiwtedelec from 2, 4 & 6 (normal skeet, consisting of 10 targets in all), and hieequipmenf, pnwided that equipment incorpwotes a &delay one pair of doubles from stations 3 & 5, totalling 14 torgets in all. mechanism that is timed to imitate the bbhgical reactton time The targets shnll Ix shot on the stutiom in nodnumerical of a humpuller. Tihis delay time is neceasmy to allow equG swuence and the result shall be determined bv total score to table integmdhn betrueen events usingpullers, and ewnts using cok,continuing until a result is achieved. phono-pullp. Rule 3.25(h) ~-, When Skeet or ISSF Skeet is included in a high gun over a hop Passes within 45 cem'&s horizontally or vertically of a point shooting program, the High Gun Shoot-Off shall iaclude a high 4.57 metres above the target crossing point. For this purpose a and law target from station four. When Skeet Doubles are tarpet seththn#hoop shwld be uPed Such hoop is 90 cm in dimm included over a program, the High Gun Shoot-off shall include a eter and mountdon a 4.02 meter longpde. double from station four with shooting continuing in brackets of two targets from each type of event until a result is achieved. Rule 4.11rc) In still air, when pausing through the cenh.e ofthe target setting hoop, must carry to a dwtance eguiuaknt on hlgrwnd fa 55 SECTION 4 metres with un allwnble tdernnre ofplur or minus huo metres. Rule 4.09(h) Rule 4.16(a) Station 1is located at the left end of the base chord, and station 7 For all I2 gauge events (Commonwealth, State, Zone, District, at the right end when facing the centre while standing on the Club) other than nqp Handicap, Sporting Clays or ISU, the load periphery of the segment. Stations 2 to 6 inclusive, are located on is limited to 28 gram struck measure or equivalent shot size not Page 10 Australian Clay T; wet Shooting News Jmuq2001 larger than KO. 6. (Trap,, Nn. 7.9Skret1. Hclouds 3rr purmi~tedin euent ercept in Shed hubled Shout-0% where dnuhles at 3,4&5 all events inc.udlng National C113n1piunshps. is the nodshmt.offfomt, and thus shall be cuuntrd in the Skeet Doubles break. Rule 4.16(h) 3LueW gauge events shall be open to all guns of 20 gauge or Rule 4.33 LONG BREAK RECORDS - TRAP smuller using shot idlimited to 24 gram struek measure of Rule 4.34 LONG BREM RECORDS - SKEET Australian Long BdRecords inSheet andSKeefDoublesshal1 Rule 4.16(c) conform to the ?h.p Long Brmh Record rules eticept that "all- %en& eight gauge euents shall be open to all guns of 28 gauge comers rec~ni8"will not be woenised s~uanatelv& Aua- or smaller w'ng nhd lmds limited in 21 gmtn shrrk measure of tmlian Skept X-rds rnuy be estoblkhed h;angpekon legally shot size not lorgcr than no 7. romppting m an ACTA ewnt in &*lralia Any reconis estab. fished outsirle Auntmlia will not & mngniswl for thir pu'paFe. Rule 4.16(d) 410 bore events shall be open to all guns of 410 bore or smaller Rule 4.35 SKEET RUI.ES - OTHER using shot loodp limifed to 14 gram struch nleasure of shot size Any Skvet nrles not specifi~ollycnwred in the.ve rubs should b~ determined by rekrenre to the cumnt NSS4rulebmk. Rule 4.16(e) A gun of larger gauge, which Im been conwrled to take a emuller gauge shell, nun, be wed in an event for which it has ken converted pmWthat the shell itself complies with the rule nquimntents fmtht eveizt. Rule 4.16 (0 For i)op handicap and sporting clay events, load is limited to 32 CLUB SHOOT grams struck measure or equivalent, shot size not larger than N0.6. Saturday 11 November 2000 Novemher being one of our three night shoots each year, saw a Rule 4.19 (a) chanee in startine time to 3.30 Dm on Saturdav 11th. Cornnetition Far !7bmhmtine. no shooter mav he allowed to enter an event kick&~~~~ off~ with 2k tareets Skeet off handicadwhich washwon~ ~ hv - ~~ after the comme&ement of the se&nd round of that event David Stitt with 2225. Paul Whatrnorr whois rn~klngo rcrurn lo clay sh<,oilnpafter eye surgery) held on to srcond plncc wrh 18 25 Rule~ 4.19-~ ib).~. just onc poirlt ahead of ROSSOhlsrn who had t., be conunt with Far 'lh~~shooh'~,any shooter whn aitcr cunlpletlng his e',cnt. third. shoots far targets only, is dccmcd incligihle fur any lecugnitmn in the event or High Gun progrzm The next discipline to he contested was Ball Trap, which soon sorts out the ~eckinrordel: Ross Walsh made his urescneo felt bv Rule 4.19(d) winmgkgradewith 24/25. David Stitt and ~ete;Rose shot 2~2b Far -hooting, there shall be no practice permitted between to win B and C grades respectively. qualification and shoot-off. With rain falling and a thunder storm in the offering the decision was made to call a halt and await further developments. Unfortu- Rule 4.19(e) nately by the time the rain stopped it was too late to shoot Tower Whem a shooter has reeistemd in a Sheet euent. but does not and that discinline had to be cancelled so evervane tuckedinto the show up to start the &t with his sqdhe will'not be permit- supper provided by Rod Cusaek and waited f0.r true dark to begin &bshootul,aperthefirstmoninthesquudhapfiredashot the night Trap events. &St& 2. He mayjoin the squad for all later rounds, but the roundmiasedbeenust ofloteness must be shot on thepmperw The first item on the night agenda was to draw the name of the in the first ~urcancy,or a@r all other contestants haw finished competitor to shoot for the Club Jackpot. David Stitt was the name In the interest of cwving time the shoot manugement may drawn and five shots later hom 25, 12, 20, 13, and 11 metres he modifi this rule to meet spial conditions, ifit so desires. was $294 richer. Well shot David. With the Jackpot decided, shooters were called to the tracks for 25 Rule 4.19(0 targets Double Barrel. Pass Walsh won A grade with a perfect Under nonnal dtiom. a wuud. should com~letea rwnd of :25/25. Not to be outdone Joe Sebastiani SN also shot the lot &eet in 22 minutes. Unusuallyslow nhwtirrgsq~rrdswho are dib- (25125) to win B grade and Paul Pozzoli won C grade with 19/25. rupting the hem1sequence cannnt object to being tmmfimd too substitute or practice field Points score was next and with 3 points awarded for breaking the clay with the first shot 75 points were on offer Ross Walsh Rule 4.27(0 couldn't quite get them all hut nether the less won A grade 76th The officiating Referee MUST have the trap adjusted immediately 71/75, while Joe Sebastiani Snr (63175) won B grade and C grade if it is not throwing legal tarflets. Immediately following such went to Kevin Moss with 53/75. alteration, a targetmust be thrown and the campetition contin- ,The finale of the evening was 25 targets Continental and just to ued. Unautho- shooters are not to interfern with or attempt make it interesting the height at which the target flies is varied as tohteq%m tohteq%m with the setting of the fmp.Yiolation ofthisrule may well as the angles. Ross Walsh missed just one target LO win A be gmudfor disgualifieation from the event. grade with 24\25, while the Father and Son combination of Joe Sebastiani Snr and Joe Sebastiani Jnr both shot 18/25 and made Rule 4.32(g) B grade and C grade a family affair. badges Brwk recagnition and for Skeet shall conform to the A big thank you to all who helped in running the shoot and to the brwk nrles above, ercePt that sepomte will be competitors who never won a thing hut thoroughly enjoyed them- for regulnr Skeet in all four gauge$ and for Skeet selves - which is what clay Target Shooting is all about - having Doubles. Any deuiaIion from a brwh in prodess, such as shoot- =.. ing a different euenf or chrrging the format ifa shoot-off to moke it differentfromthe lzadshoot-offfonnatfor thatewnt, The next shoot on our calendar is the last for 2000, our Christmas wiU neither add to nor terminafe a break in ~~88.Shoot-off Shoot which is to be held on Sundav 10th December - haue tu see targets will only be ~ize@iftheyconfonn~ot&formatoft& everyone there. January 2001 Australian Clay Target Shooting News Page 11 Shooting for Gold... at the Alice Springs Clay Target Club The Honda Masters Games started for us on Saturday 21st Anyone who has shot a 50 target break will remember the excite- October when the few of us who were in town congregated in the ment of succeeding. But none can beat Brian Barlow. At the pres- town centre for the march to the opening ceremony. entation when his name was called out he rocketed out of his One noticeable absentee was Alan who was home nursing a wife place, hut it was unfortunate that the seat wasn't ready for such with a couple of wounded ribs after a "fall" out the caravan door. lightening speed and when the video camera decided to get in the We weren't too sure whether to believe Bruce's version, hut just in way, it meant that all three went for an ungentlemanly sprawl. Luckily it happened at the Masters Games when "all that happens case. we did sueeestuu to Alan's wife~ that~ she didn't~ ~ sav~~ "no" when~ ~ , ~~~ he was ao hyped up wrth ncrvcs fbr 3 big omp petition It was or. on camp stays on camp' and we wont repeat a word of what hap- this stage that we knew we wcre in for i) hig w~rk31 the gun club. pened. So could anyone reading this, keep it to themselves And 3larlene 3saurus us that she ii genuinely lrnppy for 13riac's 14W150 in the punt srorc, even though she had a thtnggoing with John %UDD~who told her she 11ad to better 141 LO beat him and 144 to beat the board and when she sneaks in with a 145, before she could even shake anyone's hand, Brian comes home with 148. She would like to sincerely thank Bill Francis (her mentor) far the jolt on the backside when she dropped her 26th target, which no doubt helped to achieve this score. Congratulations have to go to new "C" grade shooters Colin and Greg who excelled in their first competition, although we think some of the success may have to be attributed to the "prisoners" shirts they received for scalping and the amount of Jack Daniels and Black Samhucca chasers you can consume until the sun comes UP. We couldn't report on the weekend without mentioning two up- It was wonderful to see Bruce Papst lining up far the marching parade aRer we had heard on the grapevine that he had been in intensive care the previous week. (Obviously he had heard the rumour that the town ran out of condoms during the last hvo Masters Games) Although shaotlng srnned with pracuce or rh' club ground2 or. Wednesday, needless to say shuoters can't help rhemsclves and we had a good turn up on Tuesday. It was very handy actually because all the last minute jobs were done and the traps got another quick look at. Genuine thanks go to Metro, Hugh, Bernie, Bob, Bill and Mick for their help. Marlene Niland - Can you tell Its Brian Barlow. Nice lo see Brian on her fist sash? his feet. and-coming new innovative coaches. * What about Andrew who went out thinking at the Casino until 3am and proceeded to convince all who would listen that he is Michael Diamond's new coach. And Anna who was leaving hcr husband brhlnd if he dldn't duhvcr the gold medal belbre rhu end nf the conlpeurlur. Wc saw her in the comer giving him the tips on how to mount the gun. It must have worked because he won the next event. No one was more pleased than the club members -just in case she eamed out her threat and left Ettore behind. On a more serious note. anv shooters contem~latin~a release trigger can contact the c~schof the~lice~pnn~a'clay '?arget Club (and recently mane NT cohch,on tips on how to wold shootcng the and Greg Haningfm Colin McTaggart receiving their "scaipers shim". walks after you get three hrokcn txgets in a mw. Congratulations have to go to "Mango Man' Bob Dalgliesh for his Jim Conway was the American contingent and during the last neat 100 target break, but did he have to act so humble by going presentation when he received his third gold medal his quote was out in the next event and shooting a 39 out of 50. We can only "now I'm too important to talk to myself". We wonder would 4 guess that he was thinking out his congratulatory speech of medals have made him mute. Jim's a great club member with his acceptiniz the 150 break badge when his concentration waned. But ever-ready. ouick. wit and his wife makes meat chili. tha*s go to the went Out in and It was great of Ayers Rock to send their full team and we would shot a 1 out of 10 in the next eye opener. Well at least he did like to thank sthe cro, Olimpyc Targets and Laporte Sporting Australasia have united to form - 0I.IMFYCTIRGcIS- Clay Targets Australia Pty Ltd - We manufacture the Olimpyc range of Targets and are the sole importers of the Laporte range of Targets and Traps: Targets made specifically for your shooting discipline. Mixed pallets of both Olimpyc and Laporte Targets. world. @ The new Laporte 2000 target Targets made in Australia using Australian products and European Olimpyc and Laporte targets for: * Down the Line * Skeet * ISSF trap * ISSF skeet *Sporting *FITASC CONTACT Olimpyc & Laporte Targets: Laporte Trap Sales & Service: Contact: Kevin, Graham, or Sharyn Tunny Contact: Gundy Manning (0408)913 172 Tel: (07)3816 1699 Fax: (07)3816 1770 Mike Murphy (0418)751 054, Email: [email protected] John Bonnor (0419)704 777. Janllnry 2001 Australian Clay Target Shooting News Page 13 Happy New Year to all hope you survived Christmas. If you were 1-11-00 the day the Bible came looking for Chris Harrison and didn't know his whereabouts You will ~ ~ ~ ~~ .~~ ~ ~ on the cover was a cold ,,lated diamond, how sweet it is, and I am find him at clayshooterC3one.net.a~thanks for the e-mail Chris glad talking the me'al. just when every thing is looking OK on you found our web site, regards to all. ~aee18 the rules a~~conn un~~r amin.~~-.~-~, .T fhoueht. a few vears back when .~-~~ ~ ~ ~~--- I think a big thanks far the public relations our Olympic medallists handicap was tied to grades things were& too bad.- here is on thing gave us after the Olympics was great, as aRer the Olympics fmished rule makers have to remember is that person in the office doing our shooters turned up to many gathering and wasn't hackwards in those scores wants it as easy and simple as possible most the time it making their presence felt and saying a few words on television. is a shooter and trying to do the cards and shoot and enjoy the shoot. Firstlv.". coneratulations- on winnina medals as without them there ARer reading the rule proposal I have a few questions. Would it be was~ no~ interview and secandlv. th&k vou for the PR vou. .>eave elav right if new shooter starts at common mark (2cl then all register targets, ir would hove been cisy 10 take your ~uedalsand go honx;. members under 15 metres would go to 15 metres. Thanks ro all. Aud agum ir 1s r~,ngt.nrolationstc. ll~uhsclun ht.; wins ~n rhc World Cup ~rlCyprus. Gtrud shooting llichacl. And rhanki Rule (2D) member from other C.T association. He might want to be again fellas. new member; coming from other association would have no grading or handicap so treat him like a new member rule (2Q). After shoo6 A tired motorist pulled over on the side of the road, after passing a ing 50 targets he graded etc. In rule (2e) high scores rule, does a sign which said "rest, revive, survive, arrive" he put on his hand shooter get If2 metre every time he shoot 15-24 and shooting 25+ brake, put back his seat and settle in for a rest, but didn't know he gets 1 U2 rule (3b) 15 metre percentages to include "all" 15 metre was in the path of a foot race, so just getting off to sleep a jogger events. Would these be all double barrel, all single barrel and double tapped on his window. So the driver put down window and the jogger rise or DR would be with the next. Pronosal onlv.. Whv- leave out con- said, "could yon tell me the time mate". So the motorist said it is 6am tincnral ihere i rno1.e pnjiiblcs shor in cvntincntal illan slnglo and off went the jogger and the motorist started to go back to sleep bart.rl, 2nd \,;ill bc the slnglc bil~.r~'Ichat br:ngs tlle slluotrrs dr~xvnin when he had another jogger tapping an his rvindow and asked the thclr grades Rule (4,. If douhlt, rize ;ires anothc~zrade you r.ruld bc same question '"could you please tell me the time mate". So the a common mark A grade and double rise B grade and your program motorist said it is 6.02am with this the jogger was out of sight and 50t DB and 50t DR. How do you work out high gun if you shoot part the motorist settled in for a rest, but this went on a few more times A grade and part B grade (I must add this is my view not Maryhar- joggers asking the time. So the driver put a sign on the back widow ough club). And I forgot, is grading and regrading still done at 200 "I do not have the time" and at last got off to sleep when another targets also if double rise grading is coming in, it would pay to keep jogger knocked on his window, on putting down his window the scores 12 months ahead for grading ~vhenit starts. jogger said I saw your sign about not having the time so I thought I would tell you, it is 6.10am right mate. Glad to help you mate. Went to a night club the other night and there was Mike the train driver celebrating his birthday, next time Mike could you leave your train at the station it sure took up a lot of parking space, and didn't those 43 sparklers take some blowing out. Happy Birthday Mike. See you at the shoots. Bundaberg 5-11-00 Fine with strong wind and a storm coming up all day, was the order of the weather with only a couple of possihles all day. Visitors were- Gary Darlington (Central Burnett) Harry Walker, Phillip Warren To be held at Cecil Park Gun Club and yours truly (Maryhorough).In the kitchen was Cheryl, Edie, and Sandra, thanks for the eats, Rob Rehbein drew and shot the jackpot From 29th to 31st March 2001 good shooting Rob. When I won the raffle I was set back a bit as it PROGRAMME OF EVENTS was a RSL voucher for dinner for two, which meant I had to travel hack to Bundy to use it, but thanks to John Butters he bought the Thursdav 29th March voucher and will use it, thanks John a great gesture. A fine fellow Practice from 12.30om - $7.00 oer round and good luck too. The skeet was just winding up when we arrived and results was 25t Fridav 30th March - 09.30am Start handicap 1st Ryan Howie and Richard Merrick. Shared 2nd Brian Event 1 25 Target Double Barrel Graded Fourro, Rob Rehbein. 25t championship OAB Kaye and Rob Rehbein AA, A, B, C - $7.00 A. Peter Winzen C John Butters. Trap AAPhilip Warren shared DB Event 2 25 Target Double Points Graded CD with Paul Rehbein who also won OA & AA in the PTS CIS then AA, A, B, C - $7.00 Rob Rehbein took DB and Mixed in A. Brad Petersen took DB Les Event 3 25 Target Single Barrel Graded Moore mixed while Peter Winzen took Pts, SB & OA high gun. B AA, A, B, C - $7.00 grade Norm Dale shared DB with Brian Fourro who went on to win Event 4 25 Target Handicap - 1st to 3rd - $7.00 SB and mixed while Kay Rehbein took Pts. C grade was mostly Reece Jensen who took DB PTS & SB and Doug Baggaley put in the Saturday 31st March - 09.30am Start last to win Mixed. Bundaberg shoot early January 7th 9am start Event 5 - 100 Target ISSF Trap - 1st to 3rd - $28.00 program CTSN. Being Presidents and Patrons tribute shoot Bund- aberg had a good year shooting with all auto traps and phono pulls OVERALL HIGH GUN in 2000. AMMUNITION AVAILABLE ON GROUNDS Kingaroy 5 November club shoot Thanks for results Max hope all is well in Kingaroy. Shooting wet undefioot in muddy conditions the shoot was finished and another storm came allowing the shot to have following results with visitors Sunshine Coast, Dalby, Normanton and Toogoolawah. In the 25t Map two possihles and after shoot off it mas 1st Todd Vidler 2nd Max Behm 3rd Chips McCann who had to survive a shoot offwith Richard Brittian, Neale Tessmann and Don Villani shooting 24/25. Page 14 Australian Clay Target Shooting News January 2001 In the 25t point score in A grade it was Peter McDonald, B grade at smoka by Kern Thanks to both. Results of shoot in AA grade it affer shoot off it was Richard Brittan from John Lord and C grade was Neil Berry PTS, Graham Noffke DR & OA SB C/S with Paul new shooter Jim Jones welcome to shooting Jim. Anderson DB & AAHG in A grade Gine Sergiacomi DB & SB Andy The 15 air double rise with na shoot offs. A made Tod Vidler. B Wood DB PTS with Ian Robertson OA &A in DR & AGHG. In B Chipps hleC.*nn 2nd C Scott Dcmlrstet. nnorhcr nc~vs~~<.o~FI. 1150 made Brian Fourro DB & SB S~encerPlath DR while Norma Dale Pts and BGAG, while C grabc Horr) \Vdker sh:tred DBCD and welcome to ~h,.oticg.'I.h~dh<~ot~r 111 ltuld his cool :ill day and take rhr bI3 took I)K nnd Dst.rell I The Australian Team consisted of Deserie Bavnes ieomoetine. .. in Airlines via Sineanore.., . . for Dubai and Larnaca. W; had a one hour 'ltap and 1)ulih.c: 'lhp for \\'<,men,, ?Il,chii~IDl.!tnond ~.~rnpeting 3tupover in Singapore and 3 ten hour stopover in 1)uh:ti where the in 'Imp 2nd 1)rlnhl~:'h;!p fi.1. Men , Ruirc~llhlttrk tL..mpctlnr: in nilline pu~us up :n one of their 5. hotels to rest 2nd freshen up. I)oublc 'lhp for Nun .ind 1Lxm Ilanager, Graham >I~rhcll. This \$asa'free ol'mn~~gc'scrviccand hclpcd brc:lk np the 25 hour flight. Emirates has always gone out of their way to make the Aus- winill roc.l~+r.u"-."- irm*n..."A". ...-. tralian Clay Target Team feel welcome each time we have used TRAP WORLD CHAMPION - MICHAEL DIAMOND their services, allowing us excess baggage and if possible leaving DOUBLE TRAP SILVER MEDAL WINNER - MICHAEL seats alone side each oerson. issuin~lounge vouchers and as DIAMOND alreadv mentioned. the-free accommidation-in Duhai and then aeain in Melbourn;~~~ ~~ on the~~ return~ trio. This is indeed a 'Great WOMEN'S TRAP SILVER MEDAL WINNER - DESERIE ~ "~ BAYNES Airline'\vith good prices LO most rountrics. Our rrip ws ~lrganised by .\IS Travel c,\nsettr in Canbrrn hy i{achc.l - n very hclpiul 1:ldy who went out of her way to help, many thanks from all of the %am members. On arrival at the Larnaca airports at 1935 hours, we were met by members of the Organising Committee who soon had us, along with the USATeam and a few others. on the bus to Nicosia which ~3sabout n 10 minutc drivc ;~w:ty.'Ths hotel w11c.t.e we were LO stay was cnllcd rhc lntcrcantincnral Rlrum - a nloc uld plme but starting to show its nge. \lost of ths ctmpuritt,~..;would have liked to have stayed in Larnaca at the Lordos hotels on the beach (usually used for World Cups - very nice, with great relaxation facilities, gyms, pools etc). The weather was quite warm, around 28 degrees C for most of our stay. We did have some showers but Michael Diamond - Trap World Champion Xlll ISSF World Cup. The World Cup Final is held each year and is renowned at the most prestigious event on the shotgun ISSP calendar with only the winners of World Cups, previous year's Final winners, Olympic place getters (in the year of the Olympics) and World Champi- onship winners being those invited to attend plus the highest point scorers from the year's World Cups, making up to 12 com- petitors in each event. This event is by invitation only to those competitors and their countries. As you can see, when you win an event at this competition, as both Michael and Russell have done in the past, you know that you are 'the best in the world'. The team assembles at 2020 hours for a departure on Emirates Deserie Baynes, Michael Diamond and Russell Mark at reception st Deserie Baynes - Silver medal trap XNI ISSF World Cup Presidential Palace, XI11 ISSF World Cop. Page 16 Australian Clay Target Shooting News January 2001 that came later in the week - should all other Australians rhc finalisri were China 142, Kuwait on the Trap Final day! 142, Italy 142, USA 142, Australia 140 and Ilungary 140. Italy's' Wednesday 18th October - second shooter missed out in the shoot offfor the last two positions unofficial practice in all disci- on 140. After one of the best finals in Double Trap that I have seen plines. We went out to the especially Michael's 49 that brought him into = first plaee on 189 ranges at around 080 hours, with LI Bo from China. atter four airs in the shoot off. LI Bo won secured our ammunition and the Gold medal with over ~ichaelon 7. What a great effort for generally settled in. Deserie, Michael's Silver medal in the World Cup Final in Double Trap. Michael and Russell had some In the Women's Double Trap Deserie started well shooting a 35-34- practice an Double Trap and 33=102 but was not quite the champion we all know that she is. then Deserie some extra Trap Again the work load before and atter the Olympics for our shoot- practice as she had not shot ers was telling its tale. Deserie finished in 7th position - well done. this since the Olympics. All of The Final was won by Zhang Yafei from China setting two new our ammunition was waiting World Records with a 1501160. for us at the range; this was a Women's results were as follows: great burden off everyone Yafei ZHANG CHN 1501160 trying to organise their own Honeninz DING CHN 143/160+16 cartridges from their own "A " countries, which can be a real Kimberly RHODE USA 143160+15 nightmare. This has been Susanne KIERMAYER GER 143/160+3 organised by Luca Scribani Deborah GELISIO ITA 137/160+2 Rossi of Beretta Australian Pia HANSEN SWE 1371160+1 and RC Cartridges, who fully Saturday 21st October - Competition for Trap and Skeet - Men and sponsored the entire Team. All Women. In the Men's 75 targets Michael was shooting very well the shells Gsed were RC4, given the conditions that the wind bad started coming in and seven and a half, 24 gram brought with it occasional showers and the temperature had loads - a great shell. Thanks a dropped by about 8 degrees C. Michael ended up with a 24-22- million Luca from all of the 25=71. Other countries shooters shot: Russia 71, United Arab Team and many thanks ta RC Emirates 67, Portugal 69, Italy 67, USA 72, England 70, USA 69, Cartridges. Romania 68 and the second Portuguese shooter finished on 61. 'I'hurjduy 19th Octohcr - off,- Women's Trap and Skeet - 75 targets + Final. The day did not start Deserie Baynes waiting to shoot. cia1 Double 'lkilp prnutice, the well for Deserie who twisted her 'good ankle'leaving her in great Technical Meeting and the pain. Her other leg and ankle had been damaged earlier in the Official Opening Ceremony at the range followed hy a reception at year when she fell in Lonato, Italy resulting in her having her leg the Presidential Palace where we all dressed in our official uni- splinted far quite some time prior to the Olympics. However, being forms. I must say that our three competitors who all wore their the true champion that she is, she on this occasion went out and Olympic suits were, I believe and I am not being biased, the best shot a 24-22-21. Her ankle was giving her a lot of trouble after the dressed Team amongst the guests - (you can see by the photo- first round but she still had a one target lead on Susan Natrass graph). I was very proud of my Team - well done! The reception (Canada) going into the Final. The weather deteriorated as the was quiet and we were all back at the hotel around 210 hours for Final started. an early start of competition the following day - the bus was to leave at 0730 hours. The scores ended up as follows: Deserie BAYNES USA67+19=86+1 Susan NATIUSS CAN 66tld.84-3 Ann FOCAS BEL 65+20=85 E. GAO CHN 64+22=86+2 Irina LARITCHEVA RUS 62+22=84+2 Delphine RACINET FRA 63+17=80 What a final this was - the leaders se-sawing in every direction making it one of the most stressful times in my life. It got down to the last target being shot by the last shooter. Desene, and yes, she missed it which created a shoot off for the Gold and Silver medals. Deserie was very unlucky to lose this as she was undoubtedly the better shooter in the Final but I believe her ankle was much more painful than she was prepared to show. Congratulations Deserie on your Silver and there is always next year for a Gold and the crystal. The Women's Skeet results were: Olga PANARINA RUS 94/100+2 Shnn ZHANG~ CHN~ 94/100+0 Yejanik AVI'I'ISIAY RUS 921100-13 Svrlt=na DE>IISA RUS 921100-12 Diana IGALY HUN 9V100+1 Sunday 22nd October - The last 50 targets for Men's Trap and Skeet + Finals. the weather started a little better but we could all see that rain was on the way. The rain came with the wind when the finals were about to start. Michael shot a 23-24 to give him 118 Frirlav- .~.. 20th October - Com~etitionfor Men and Women in Double , ~~~~~ ~~ . nap. 1 had high expectations ~sfuurtllrre con~pctitorsai they had leaving him in 2nd place in the Final behind the Russian shooter, all pr3cticcd reasonably well. In rhe men's cornpotition M~churl Alexei Alipov who was on 119. Another 'heart stopping' and 'nail shot ti score of 46-48-46-140 Russel shot 48-46-42=13Gand was biting' Final and with Michael shooting a 24 the World Cup Trap extremely disappointed with his last round but given the work Championship was his - WHAT A CHAMPION! load since the Olympics I wasrstill proud of his achievement as The results for Men's Trap were: January 2001 Australian Clay Ta rget Shooting News Page 17 Michael DIAMOND AUS 118+24=142 organised that we should be upgraded to First and Business Class Alexei ALIPOV RUS 119+19=138+8 all the way home to Australia. This was much appreciated by our Ahmed ALhlAK'I'UXI UAE 116-22=13R7i tired and worn out bodies and the airline crew thought it was won- Jono HEBELO POR 117~21=1:IH~2 derful having Michael's crystal trophy buckled in with a seat belt, llarcu VESTLRISI ITA 116*22=138+1 into a First Class seat. The trip home was very pleasant and we Joshua LAKATOS USA 116r20=1:16 landed in Melbourne at 0145 hours on Wednesday 25th October. The results tbr Xlen's Skeet \YCTC. i( follows: I would personally like to thank Michael, Russell and Deserie for l'err .\ll\L.EK CZE 1t2+25=147 making this trip one of the most memorable and enjoyable trips that I have had the privilege of being on. I would also like to express on behalf of the Team my thanks, to the Australian Sports Commission and the ACTA for making this trip possible with James GRAVES USA 119+24=143+0 funding. Roriss TI.\IOFEJEVS LAT 119~23=1.12 Fellow ACTA members and shooters, I believe that we all owe .Inn-Hcnrik HEISRICH GER 118-22=14U Michael, Russell and Deserie a huge vote of thanks for competing The weather cleared away for the medal presentations and what a in Cyprus for us and for Australia. I personally do not believe proud moment for Michael and for Australia. All winners received many people knew just how much of a toll the Olympics had taken a magnificent crystal trophy standing about 60cms tall and out of your bodies, both mentally and physically. To me you are all weighting about 18-20 kg - very beautiful as you can see in the true Champions. photographs. Gmham Michell Afarewell banquet was held in our hotel forum for all. I was very TEAM MANAGER proud to hear Harst Schreiber, Secretary General of ISSF express Cyprus, WORLD CUP FINAL, 2000 accolades on the Australian shooters and he suggested that Michael is probably the greatest shooters for his age ever to compete at this level of competition. What an honour being bestowed upon one of our ACTA members. Another incident arouse from the Trap competition - Ahmed Almaktum from the United Arab Emirates won the bronze medal. Ahmed and his lovelv ~artnerJackie come fmm Dnbai and have been rood friends with-the Australian team for same~~ ~~ time ~~ and ~~ he~ has been a great help to mc. Ahmed usually uses HC car~ridges but nthrr RC1 or RC2. Ilc was invitcd to compete in Cyprus at the Clarrie Riches very last minute and he had no chance to organise his own ammu- 7/4/1934- 27/9/2000 nition. After shooting a 20 in the first round of trap he made the It is with deep regret that the Yarrawonga Gun Club comment that he wished he had his RC cartridges with him. As we Inc informs fellow shooters of the sad loss of Clarrie had a few hundred cartridges to spare, I'mentioned that I would 're-load' some for him as a joke, provided that he would not beat who was well known in shooting circles throughout Michael and that if he did the 're-loader' would stop work. Before the Goulburn Valley and North East Victoria and each round I would give him one or two packets of cartridges and Riverina NSW. Clarrie was a life member of both the his scores went up to 22, 25, 24 and then a 25. His grin just got Yarrawonga Gun Club and Wangaratta Gun Club bigger and bigger. He ended up in the Final and then went on to and also a member of the Finley Gun Club. win the bronze medal, a nice ending far both Ahmed and Jackie. Clarrie was a tireless worker around the club Ahmed must have told the woman representative from RC car- tridges about what we had done and she was most appreciative cutting the grass and cleaning out the club house. that a Team from another country had helped in such an emer- Our deepest sympathy is extended to Cla~~ie's gency. family and loved ones in this time of sadness. Monday 23rd October - Later this day we would he making our Neville Clark way back home to Australia by virtually a direct flight. However Secretary durine this week I had arraneed tbroueh the Australian Ambas- sadorvto Cyprus, to have atour through the United Nations demarcations zone between the Wrkish and Greek sides of Harry Hillery Nicosia. We were picked up at the hotel at 1300 hours by the Aus- 14/4/1916- 16/9/2000 tralian United Nations Police in three 4-wheel drive vehicles. The tour lasted for two and a half-hours. What we saw was virtually The Griffith Gun Club regrets to report the passing unbelievable - this area was brought about in 1974 and still exists of Harry Hillery, a familiar face at the office window today, in the modern city. There are virtually thousands of troops from the late 1960's until 1996. on both sides of the zone, all heavily armed, in trenches, ~vith Harry was instrumental from the early days of the numerous turret-like structures housing guns all of which was club in a huge amount of voluntary work, in prepar- surrounded by land mines, cutting the city in halves. The United Nations 'No go zone' are is some 4 metres wide at it's narrowest ing and running the National Titles held in Gfith point and up to 7 kilometres at it's widest point, United Nations in 1972 and again in 1979. Police from all over the world are stationed there for up to 9 He was active in the building of the additional trap- months at a time. People still get killed there and the hatred houses, fences and lanes and played a major part in shown is just temble - we really do not know just how luck we are the building of the new Club House in 1975. Harry to be living in Australia. was Club Secretary for over 20 years and was made We left the hotel around 1800 hours to go on the 40 minute drive a life member in 1973 in recognition of his efforts on back to the airport. We had two taxicabs pre-arranged by the behalf of the club. Organising Committee - Deserie and I were in an old Volvo, driven by an elderly gentleman. It was raining but that did not stop him The sympathy of the committee and members is sitting on 160 kilometres per hour and I cannot say how relieved extended to Mrs Hillery, his daughters Edith, Ann we were to arrive safely at the airport. and Patricia and their families. We were greeted by Emirates airline official who quickly arranged our baggage and ticketing. Ahmed Almaktum and Jackie had Page 18 Australian Clay Tairget Shooting News January 2001 Well, the Skeet Nationals are over for another year And iiyou are no point in defuslng a perfectly good rumour. Su wlthout actually a keen Skeet shooter and yuuare sitting at home reading this, ind lying, 1 did everything I ~ouldto propagate thht story and infer vou were not there. let me tell vou somcthinrr. You missed :I fabu- that thcv had all been srammad and defrauded uut of their entry ious week. And don't say I didn't warn you. ~ickin the November money. The nett result of which was that most af them went home issue, I exercised my powers of clairvoyancy and predicted that on determined to come back and get even next year. Maybe I've got s the Sunday night, there would be a bunch of worn out, shot out, twisted sense of humour, but I see a wonderfully poetic reverse skeet shooters travelling home from Wagga with a pile of empty logic twist in that form of promotion. Anyway, it worked, particu- hulls and a heap of great memories. So if you're looking for larly with Laurie Chelepy who, teamed with that infamous someone to blame for you missing it, go and take a good look in the Queensland icon, the great Gary Darr, had been relegated to the mirror. runner-up spot on both days. Laurie roared out the gate on the last day in a cloud of dust, doing a great General McArthur irnperson- Why do I think it was such a great shoot? Well, a number of ation and vowing '1 shall return". reasons actually. Every day the shoot ran smoothly and on time, to the point where you could almost set your watch by the presenta- And return he did, but unfortunately the auto wrecking business tions starting at six o'clock. For that I need to thank all the people in Gladstone must be particularly brisk at the moment, as his who came out early and squadded up in the first flight, as well as "partner in crime" was unable to attend this year. (No problem all the people who volunteered to referee the first flight. Special Gary, but we did miss Erica tembly). Not to be so easily thwarted, thanks ta Phil Crute and Bany Munt, who were always the first Laurie set out to enlist a new partner, with whom ta continue the ones to volunteer every morning. And to all the other people, who "holy crusade" upon which he had embarked. And as luck would backed up all day, and were ready to shoot on time, and returned have it, he happened upon an obscure Skeet shooter FromVictaria promptly to work after shooting. Everyone seemed ta be in a who was attending his very first Skeet Nationals this year, by the friendly m-operative mood and I probably spent less time chasing name of Peter McViear. Now although Peter may be obscure on a people up, than at any previous Nationals. National basis, he is well known around 14ctoria as one of the stalwarts of the Metropolitan Gun Club. And a more fitting On four of the seven nights we ran a lucky number shoot-off and partner Laurie could not have found. these proved to be very popular. As each day's qualifying started to wind down, people would congregate around the front of the club- Everyone knows that Laurie enjoys a reputation for being the house and wait for the number to be drawn. The encouraging part fastest shooter in Queensland, as does Michael Rooke in NSW. was that nearly all of the people, whose number wasn't drawn, However that title in Victoria is unquestionably bestowed upon staved around to watch the shoot-off and be a Dart of the fun bv one Peter MeVicar. So between them they not only secured their " ~~~~~~ ~ cheering or jeering the vanous competitors. One mornmg I was place in history as the Second (unofficial) National Skeet chatring wth Bob Thorne and he was telling .me how hta shooting Deauville Doubles Champions, but also along the way wrote them- was in a bit of a hole at the moment, but you should have iecn thc selves into the Guinness Book of Records as the Worlds Fastest grin on him that night after winning the lucky number shoot-OK Skeet Deauville Doubles shooters. During the entire match, I never saw their targets get even close to half way to the crossing On another evening, when all the compctitorr on the favoured point, before entering a lead-filled no-fly zone. Jcore assembled on field five to do battle in front of 3 nolsy and spirited crowd, the combatants turned out to be two "recagnised And as for myself! Well I came out of it with my tail between my shooters", three ladies and twoold slitrs. (For rhuse ufyou, who arc legs and my wife chewing on my butt. I mean, you've got to see it not au fait with the Billv llcs dctionaw of useful slaw terminol- from her perspective. she bad been shooting some pretty nice ogy for shooting, an "01dstifE" is anyone older than ~ili).Anyway, doubles in practice prior to the event, she was the defending title- the two~~- rmenised shooters then oroceeded to bath miss on the holder and she was teamed uo with one of the best Skeet Doubles first station, much to the enormous enjoyment of the crowd, and shooters in the world. So she would have to see herself as adds-on leave the other five tn proceed to Station four, whcr~.uponthe two favaurite, right? Well we did manage to make it to the shoot-off, maturegentlemen decided it was time for them to rcrirc to the bar hut only after she had picked me up once in order to get that far and leave the fairer sex to continue. And continue they did, Then I totally failed to shoot at a pair due to some perfectly legal putting on a great display of doubles shooting and proving that the sledging from the crowd and she had had to shoot another pair to opposite sex is never to be underestimated. keep us in. Then, on the first occasion she missed her target, I managed to dutch a pair. So although she brake my target, I failed I had never met Nicole Hyland from Queensland before, but I will to keep my end up when she actually needed me. That night at the certainly never forget he;after that great performance, as she pro- ~Estaurant,as she was paying the bill, she was giving me one of to ceeded direct the other two ladies back to the parking-lot, and those looks that a grazier gives an errant cattledog, whilst can- eo on to mllect her case of Rio shells from Pedro DaSilva. Pedro's templating whether he's worth feeding or not. &m~anv~~ had~~~~~~ been~~~ kind~ enoueh to omvide us with~~~ several ~ cases of .~-~. ~-~~~ . shells at the sran of the week, without any directives nttauhcd, l'hc Skcct Doubles Handlcsp Shoot-out turned uut to be ;l success other than ro use them as we saw fit. And they cenmnly turned and w:,s very popular with the participants. .More than hnlf the our to be very popular prizes with all the lucky number ruclplcnta, field ~.nwredit, and nt the end of the first round over 3 third of Thank you Rio Australia. those remained, however nearly everyone was down ta scratch, so I think the handicapping formula was close to the mark. I'm sure On Monday night, after the completion of the National 20 Gauge, we'll do that one again next year. Three different events involving we conducted the second (unofficial) National Skeet Deauville New Zealand were decided during the week. One was the Glenn Doubles Championship, at the completion of which, my wife was Tmphy Shoulder to Shoulder Team Shoot, as it was our turn to none toa happy with me. Last year we ran two Skeet Deauville contest the match in Australia this year. I shot poorly that day and Doubles events. The first was a sort of try-out event to make sure missed the team by a country mile. But I congratulate the five the format would work and fine-tune the rules, and the second was guys who made the team and so ably defended our National billed as the First (unofficial) National Skeet Deauville Doubles honour against a very strong Kiwi contingent. Particularly my Championship. To cut a long story short, Karen and I won both dose friend and training partner, Geny Petruska, who not only matches last year, much to the disdain of all the other competitors, got to shoot for his country, but also finished the day as AA-first in who cried foul and alleged that we had been home practicing for the National Skeet Championship. Upwards and onwards next months on the quiet and creating an unfair advantage. -.vex Gem Now although there was no truth in that at all, as I had only ~h~ ~l~~~ ~~~~h~ T~~ to shoot for Australia in New Zealand dreamed up the game during week before the I saw next March was also selected during the week. I got a bit closer to Januery ZOO1 Australian Clay Target Shooting News Page 19 that one, hut still missed the boat. Four people qualified outright, and left myself and four others to shoot off for the last place. ARer several rounds it got down to myself, Billy, and a guy from South Australia by the name of IGm Retsas. Now Billy and I were both BREAK -BADGES shooting well. and I thoueht we might have warn him down. hut it Member Home Club Achieved At Break Awanitakis T Sydney metro pol its^> DTL 250 Bager I, Tony Yozzi &Sons WAGC DTL 50 Banks S Texas Texas DTL 50+75+100 Several years ago Skeet shooting was incorporated into the Mac- Berry K Sydney Gttyra CONT 50 intosh international Postal Teamshoot between the various coun- Bloxsome B Glen lnnes Guyra DTL 75 tries of the former British Commonwealth. Unfbrtunately, soon Brind T Upper Hunter Cessnock DTL 50 afterwards, the whole Macintosh competition folded up due to a Brind T Upper Hunter Dubbo D'rL75 lack of interest fimm the Northern Hemisphere. However, support Bruin NW Upper Hunter Dubbo DTL50 for the concept remained strong in the South Pacific area, and so Calandro L Shepparton Numurkah IITL 50+75+100 Caltnbiano S Australia and New Zealand decided to go it alone and continue on Cecil Park Metropolitan DTL 250 Coeo S Silkwood Charters Towers DTL 100 with what has become a major part of bath our Nationals. Our Cole A Numurkah Metropolitan D'PI, 100 International Postal Skeet Team was selected over the first three Crvgg T Singleton Cessnoek DTL 75t100 days of competition and shot on Friday evening. Clocker G Shoalhaven DuMx DTL 50+75+100+150 Crow M Hobart Cressy DTI, 150 Craw M Hobort Hobart DTL 50 Daniel M Neweastle-Lake hll acquarie DTI.50 as our shooters missed only five targets out of six hundred. In fact, Dean R Cloncurry Charte1.s lbivers DTL 125 .- - Douglas D Frankston Frankston SKEET 75 Downey M Hobart Cressy DTL 50 Ellis S DCTC Cressy DTL 50 Fnrrell J Guyra Warwick DTL 200 hdB Wangarattn Wangaratta DTI, 250+300 French S Tasmanian Devonport DTL 250 Fulton P Both,"ell Bathwell DTL 100 Hawker J Bordertown Sooth East CONT 50 Heinrieh DC Toolondo Warracknilbenl DTL 150 Hewitt S Frankston Frankstan SKEET 100 Johnson D Warwiek Gold Coast CONT 75 Jones X Mt Bogong Wangaratta CONT 50 ICelly C 'blondo Warraeknnbeal DTI. 150 Kelly C Toolondo Marybnrough BIP 50 Lambevski B Metropolitan Metropolitan DTI, 50+75+100 Lewis L Metropolitan Metropolitan DTI. 400 Lay C Warwick Ballandean DTL 50 McBean I< Inverell Inverell DTL 200 Morrison R Wanvick Gold Coast DTL 150t200 Newton J Wakehurst Dubbo DTLl00 Norris J Cooma Sydney DTL 50 +COW ""C" Page R Gold Coast Gold Coast DTL 100 Palethorpe B Mount Isa ChartersZIbwers CONT 100 Parks C Wonthnggi Wonthnggi DTL 50 Pigram T Wangarattv Wangarnttv COW 100 Ping Kee B Moree Guyra CONT 50 Pitt K Warracknabeal Warracknnbeal UTL 50175 the first squad did something that I have never seen done before Rumbel B Guyra Guyra CONT 50 in this country. All six shooters broke every target and posted a Schaefer T Cessnock Guyra CONT total squad score of 300x300. See the accompanying photo of six 50+75+100 Schmidt R Top End very happy shooters. I am very proud of that team achievement Top End DTL 50 Schubert R Southern Gun Club Southern Gun ClulI SiB50 and can assure you that, as the last shooter, when 1 walked out to Selway WJ Tamworth Guyra CONT 50 shoot the final three targets, the adrenaline rush I was experienc- Signorotto E Metmpalitan Metropolitan DTL 100 ing was generated as much hy fear, as it was by excitement. Smith A Bega Begs. CONT 50 This month's Shooting Trivia Question: How many twin brothers Smith D Gunning Dalton Craakwell DTL 75 SmitsA Gold Coast Gold Coast DT1,50 have won the same event in different years at any ACTA Nation- E als? Mail your answer to Shooting Trivia, P.O. Box 265. Bairnsdale Smits Gold Coast Cabwlture DTL 50 Squire B Ccssnock 3875, to arrive by 25-01-2001. The first correct answer drawn shall NSW DTL 75 Squire B NSW Dubbo DTI. 50+75+100 receive a free entry to this year's Commonwealth Skeet Champi- SKEET 50 onship. The correct answer to November's ST$ was: Two people Squire R NSW Ceesnack DTI, 50 have won the High Gun at the Skeet Nationals and also been Sutherland A Calluna Gold Coast DTI. 50 National ISU Skeet Champion: Ian Hale and David Cunningham. Thompson C Katanning Katnnn~ng DTL 100 The first correct answer drawn was submitted hy Bill Attwaod Vaina V Gold Coast Caboolture DTL 75 from Cohurg in Victoria, who won a free entry to this year's Wales D Melbourne Melbourne DTL 50 + 75 National Skeet Handicap. Congratulations Bill. If anyone has a Waugh A Geelong Frankston SKEET 50 good trivia question or an interesting subject for discussion in this Weedon W lbrvnsville Caboolture DTL 50 column, please forward it to me at the above address. White B Texas Texas DTL 100 Wikseh W Barnera Barmerv DTL 100 Williams R Melbourne Melbourne SKEET 50 Happy New Year...... Wythe S kndarra Tyrendal.1.a DTL 50 Adrian Couaens (0418-516395) Yvrnk G Sydney Sydney DTI. 150 Page 20 Australian Clay 'h rget Shooting News January 2001 These are the same cluhs that if you mention anything about their targets they respond by saying that it is the same for everyone, or if you complain they call you everything under the sun. It does not matter what hrand of tram these cluhs are usine or. how old they are, 1 an, sure that wxh a btt of regular m;~inrenanuu and proper setttrlg rlley can throw ir~:rson:ibletacgets across :ill or their traps. Then these clubs can say "it's the same for everyone". I have only one thing to say to these particular committees, SHAPE UP OR SHIP OUT. If there is one thine for sure in this s~ortis that we ALL miss targets from time totime, some of us mdre than others, hut we cer- tainly don't need these committees and their targets to help us miss a whole lot more. Improving the Handicap System??????? It's about time these committees gave shooters a fair go. Based an results far NSW Clubs in the November 2000 issue of Kind regards, Clay Target Shooting News, 55% of clubs, (at least of those 60 Paul Farrugia cluhs who quoted attendance figures), had attendance's of less than 25 shooters. in 3 cases the attendance was less than 15, are we to assume that there would then he three handicap winners incurring no penalty whatsoever fir their win, and another 30 .Dear . Sir. handicap winners who happily go on shooting until they win I hc rcccnt success of Austrrrli:!'~ fine slluoters at thc Sydney another handicap before incurring any backwards movement? Hey Olympics ha.; raised rhe public nwerenuss ofClay Target Shnrnttng. that's wonderful - win two handicaps and only do one metre. Is this nut a prin~etime lor your i,rg:ims;ruuxl to grab the upprlrtu- Somehow that does not seem quite right or fair to me. nity to promote the sport? May I say that the personal opinion of someone who doesn't how We have duel Gold medallists, gold I silver medallists, world what the inside the lnside of an ivory tower looks like, is that the champions within the trap shooting fraternity, why not 'seize the idea of half metre handicap penalties is ridiculous, not to mention dav' ...... Michael Diamond and Russell Mark are excellent impractical, and to then base this penalty on the numher of shoot- representatives for clay target shooting, and alleviate any obscure ers is even mare ludicrous, especially when a careful cheek of the perceptions of men and guns. My young son had heard so much results pages in the CTSN will show that a large number of about Michael Diamond over the Olympics he even had him mixed country gun clubs around Australia rarely achieve 25 shooters in up in the nursery rhymes. 'Twinkle, twinkle little star, Haw I attendance. We do not have the shooting population that many wonder what you are, Up above the sky so high, Michael Diamond overseas countries have. in the sky.' Prom the mouths of babes! Further could someone please explain to those of us out here in the Sincerely, real world. who incidentallv alreadv have more than enoueh work Leah Costanzo to do in thk "office" how it is proposed to keep track of allihe half metre penalties, when a large number of shooters will shoot at several different cluhs each month. Further food far thought, it is difficult enough now ta find people Dear Sir, who are willing to take on the positions of secretary, handicapper, I take this opportunity, my first as a member of the ACTA, to mite etc, do you really wish to make the job so complicated that no one in response to our President's notes on page 2 of the November will take the jobs an. Think about it - no secretaries, etc, club folds addition of the Clay Target News. - no cluh? Oh well we no longer have any reason to keep those Our President statedin his report ofthe NSW State Carnival that, nasty guns, so hand 'em over ...... "..... The carnival appeared to he well organised and ran smoothly I feel that it would he very hard to find a fairer or simpler method over the three days." I have a great deal of trouble agreeing with than that which is already in place, i.e.: Win the handicap do a those comments. I say this because of the following events that metre, regardless of how many shooters there are, secretary I befell not only my own two children, hut also four other juniors handicapper alters handicap on front of card and sends handicap that attended this carnival from my home cluh. report to ACTA -job done! We amved at Wagga Wagga and attended the National Shooting Neil Taylor Ground to register our juniors for the competition. They (3 females Secretary 1 Treasurer and 3 males) registered in accordance with the provided registra- Mt Bogong Clay Target Club tion form, paid the full nominations (as there were no reduced nominations for anv comoetitorl. mv daughter Simane.~. and~ our club's secretary's d&ghtel mil; hoth nonkated in the provided square to he eligible for the "Ladies" section, as opposed to the Dear Sir, "Junior" section, an option provided on the form. This was not I am writing this letter ahout trap maintenance, or should that be uncommon, as they had follo~vedthe same practice at our State the lack of in some clubs. There are cluhs that I have attended Carnival and at the Nationals earlier in the year. shoots for over sixteen years that I am yet to witness bad or Unfortunately, at the end of the first day's competition, with "illegal" targets leaving their trap houses or having encountered a Simone having placed very well in her chosen category, we were major breakdown during the meeting. advised. as were several other oarents of Junior shooters.~~ ~ that the Large attendance's and plenty of red chalk an the scorehoard say young fcmnlc shooters were only clib"hle for 'k~adebrims and thc it all. The committees of these clubs I greatly thank for the years Junior scut~on",they were cscltrdcd fnlm the Ladies as nomin;~rcd. of good work. 'lb say that this ruling CJOL~!~sume COIIIIUV~~SY\vould he :in On the other hand, you can shoot at cluhs in which one or even two understatement. of their traps, even as far as to say "all" traps throw all sorts of Parents and junior shooters protested and held several discus- funny targets, illegal angle heights and way too many broken sions with MI Mark McInnes, the spokesperson and elected offi- targets. Even trench like targets, anything hut good targets. cial of the New South Wales Clay Target Association. We were You will attend these same cluhs months later and find these par- advised of the following (abbreviated form by reflecting as best I ticular traps doing the same things. can~~ ~~ the~~ ~ tenure~~ of the conversatinnl:..~.~~,~ - I would like to know how much maintenance and setting these 1. Thc SS\VCTAat it's muurlng in June nad rcv~uw,rrltllc program traps are getting. and had dcc~dudto amend 1t.c el:tsslficution of shooter :~nddld These are cluhs that are asking shooters why don't they support not hnvc an "OPEN" Brim, thcrcf~~r~Junlol. shuo~e~~swtruld be their cluh. restricted to their own category. January 2001 Australian Clay Ta rget Shooting News 2. That provision had made for the better recognition of the Junior ever support another State's carlival again or expose our young Shooters achievements at this carnival with increased allocation shooters to such inflammatory and in our opinion discriminatory of prize money for them. oractices. I look forward to our President's resoonse. When auestioned reeardine the nominatian fonns andlack of noti- Yours sincerely, firxion ofsucll dramnt~cchanges, he ~Yclnncs)stated ttar they Domenic Egani had advised rhc ACTA (whu hnd bcon contracted tc, run the carni- vnl on beh;!lf~f~lleNSWCI'A, of these matters. That he had only been made aware of the nomination notice the day prior to the Dear Domenic, event and had issued instructions to the ACTA office to advise all You are not the first to question my comments about theNSW nap Junior shooters of the change. This explanation was somewhat dif- Carniual. At the carnival I was inaware of this controversy and ferent than what we were advised by the ACTA Office Staff. We had lefr to drive to SA on Monday before the conclusion of the euent were then offered a refund if we felt so aemieved-- bv the chanees.- and the Hieh Gun and Points situation arose. The next dav I sub- When questioned as to the rationale for these changes, as one of mitted thepresidents~otesto meet thepublication deadline. It was the first reasons and examples that he quoted Mr McInnes related two OP three days later that I reeeived the first of seuernl letters to an experience that his association had a few years back where expressing concern about how the juniors had been treated at the two junior shooters had qualified for both the Open Men's Team Carniual. Hod I been aware of these situations my comments about and the Junior Team. Both had elected to take their position in the the Carniual may haue been different. Ooen Team. At the subsequent National Titles, both had not per- The ACTA has notproposed any such similar changes far National f&med to their previous -winning standard, and as a result-the Championships and I would personally uehemently oppose any Open Team had not been successful. The decision of the two junior such recommendations. Most State Associations I believe are also shooters to take their rightful place in the Open Team had trying to encourage junior participation in their State Carniuals. I deprived the Junior Team of the State's two best junior shwters would encourage you to try these and not giue up because of this and they had also failed to win their event. This event had caused experience. discussion at their meeting, which resulted in the change of the John Byrnes status of shooters and eligibility standards for teams representing National President ACTA NCW..-... Several of those present when this discussion was taking place were appalled that the NSWCTA had made a decision to exclude Dear Editor, iunior shooters from takine-. a olace in an Onen Team. no matter Followine recent events at the ISSF National Chamnionshi~sin how guud thclr ability ur scores were. Wc g;ilned the impression Brisbane, I wish ro comment on the teelings whch were cxprcs. Dear Sir I am writing in reply to the letter from Mr Charlie Strike of Light- ning Ridge, regarding the opals presented hy Mr Bill Attwood to several recent lady winners at various State Carnivals. Mr Strike is as obviously confused over this issue as were the authors of the articles in the CTSN coverine them. However, the cause of this confusion--~~~~~-~-~~ is~- in no wav" attribu;able to Mr~ttwiod.I was there at the presentation of at lcast two ol'thcse opals, and on each LL.L.U- sian Mr Attwwd went to &Teatlengths to mane it known that the opals were in fact donated by Mr Bob I.isle. Hc funhcr stared that his own part in the process was only tn have them set and bring them to the shoot. Mr Lisle was in fact thanked during presenta- tions by the recipients on each occasion. I believe that Mr Strike would have been well advised to get his facts straight, before wrongly maligning the character of a man as honest, dedicated and generous as Bill Attwwd. Adrian Cousens Arthur Turner receives overall high gun award from president Bairnsdale Errol Tucker. Dear Sir lbdav-~-~ unon reeeivine our co~vof the CTSN. I sadlv read a letter 9 ~~c~~ ~~~ - .. frum Mr Charlie Strike rufcrring w the opals dunarcd hy >l\lr Bob Lisle, which were quotcd ns bmng donated by Mr. ! Back in August, 18 Junior shooters participated in the Riverina Roberts from Coleambally 731100. The under 15 yrs Sponsored by Junior Classic at the National Shooting ground, Wagga Wagga. Ian McGeoch was won by Clayton Anderson from Hay 931100, with Generous sponsorship was provided by the NSW ShootingAssoci- second Elizabeth Barton fmm Cowra 901100, and third John ation and the NSW Firearms Safety Awareness Council, Stewart Leahy from Albury 8311W. Gillman Internationale, Elks Fishing and Hunting: Albury, Ian McGeoch: Gunsmith, Riverina Firearms: Griffith and Dawnside The under 16 yrs Sponsored by Elks Fishing & Hunting was won International Gun Club. by Luke Roberts from Coleambally 981100, with second Michael Vandergulik from Shepparton 9711Wwith third being G. Crisp Clay Targets were supplied by Wagga Gun Club and this provided from cowrawith 78~100, considerable cost saving that enabled the cam~etitianto be run with free noms. Whilst :he numbers were smalithe quality of the The under 18 yrs Sponsored by NSW Shootiong Association was shooting was high. A feature of the competition was the donation won Tim Knight from Bendigo 9U100 + 25/25, second was Clint by McDonalds Wagga of "Sports Awards" which was presented to Shields fram Coleambally 9U100 + 66/67 and Angus Ferguson all competitors. from Albury 9U100 t651100. The competition was 60 targets shot as one event be The Riverina zone appreciates the support provided by our spon- The under 14 yrs Sponsored by Stewart Gillmans Internationale sors and will be endeavouring to make this competition bigger in was won by Gamy Barton fromYass 851100, with second Donovan 2001. Page 24 Australian Clay Target Shooting News January 2001 Shooting under the Jacas Graffon (NSW) was still recovering from its Jacaranda Festival comprising 25 target Double when 12 November ZOO0 dawned to a tv~icalNovember mornine. Barrel and 25 target Single The-~~~ ~~fine ~ and~~~ humid~~~~ ~ dav~, was an indicat"ion that somcthinz was k Barrel. Overall winner was Rod the alr for rhc City ofth.~.l.lcamnd?s 'l'hv tJil~at.andntrt!ts ;it the Ililey lir,m th~.Tnnnvorth Club Gtxfton Clay T31.gct Cluh sr.lod with rhs.~.majc;tie purpl., rulonng with nn vncallcnt poss~bl~50 Su. for they knew its was their turn to be the center of attraction. Event 3 was the 25 target This was to he the second day of a combined clay tal.get carnival Jacaranda Pointscore Chal- organised with the Coffs Harbour Clay Target Club. The day lenge. In fact it proved to be a before Coffs Harbour had experienced excellent weather and n worthy challenge since it was great competition and now it was Grafton's turn. being shot from the 18 metre mark and a distinct wind had 'El~ President'-~~~~~~ ~ arrived at the eraunds earlv. He knew his orders. Thvy ,\el.e to stnrr the gencrnt:,r :and l>avceverything wurrilrlg sprung up causing the clays to when the 'crcw'nrr~vodbut rsprr~:tlly tu hnvc hilt water tbr that buffet a hit. Still it was exciting intrial ruppa. Hr prd;.+crl the st:trrvr Irurton and nc,ll~ir.r - flat shooting with the Overall battery. Winner being Clem Cunning- ham from the Dorrigo Club with Was this to be an omen far the day? Surely not! Some of the 'crew' a commendable 74/75. Clem began to arrive to hear the report on the deafening silence. Onto also took out the High Gun for Wrnner of the Jacaranda Open the cfank handle and with a burst of life the generator iumned the day with an excellent Classic 2000 Rod Rdey wrlh into action to play its part for the day. Jacaranda Ooeen 2000 1461150. Full results of the Tracey Lawson, Sl,rotcrs hegan tu arrive nnrl illt!~d~gil.L llttl~131~ with thc hot program are published else- water, our f:tlrhful band q,f 1;idlu.i soon had rhc 40 .~ddshuotrrs .1n4 where. Then came the prize distribution and to the delizht of everyone, presented with a sponsors' cap and particularly the prize winners, some of the recently crowned and we all knew Which Bank Jacaranda Party anived. The party was made up of the newly that was. crowed Jacaranda Queen Traeey Lawson, Jacaranda Princess Start time arrived and it was Amanda Slade, Matron of Honour Cheryl Barnes and the Presi- with a melancholy heart that dent of the Jacaranda Committee June Allen. A representative proceedings began with a one from our Sponsors was also in attendance and was delighted to see minute of silence tribute to our that many competitors were wearing their Which Bank cap that esteemed Life Member and past they had haen given. He declined to distribute prizes as he claimed hard working stalwart Glen he couldn't compete with the competition of the Jacaranda Party. Lawrence who had passed away The Jacaranda Partv-, nroved a DODU~~~. . hit with evervone and all recently. agreed they arc chartltcng amb:rii.l Yesterday, the 19th November, the Sunshine Coast Clay Target borrowed gun in taking out the B grade. And new shooter Tim Club (SCCTC) held their monthly Shoot. 30 keen shooters partiei- Travis-Jones is starting to he noticed in taking out the C grade. pated in changing shooting conditions throughout the day. We had The last event for the day was the Club's Champion of Champions the usual contingent from Brisbane, one shooter from Mundub- event for the year. This event is shot in a medley format of 5 hera plus a couple of shooters returning to the sport after a double barrel, 5 single barrel, 5 points, and 5 pair double rise. number of years in the wilderness. Wayne Murray and Terry Crowson both recorded 33/35 requiring The first event for the day was a 50 target double barrel event. a shoot offto decide this title. To quote Terry, "I had my arse fairly Club legends, KevHoward and Quinto Porfiri backup to decide the well whiooed" in beine defeated bv Wavne. Great to see Wavne winner in AA grade after shooting possibles. 23 targets later, I January 2001 Australian Clay 'IBrget Shooting News Page 25 l~allandeanClay Target 2lub Celebrates 40 years1 B;tlI:indv.~~lClay 'hrgor Chlh hoitcd 11's 40th hnnivcrs31.y 14th 8. event, George Costanzo picked up 3rd in AA, Michael Bertinazzi 15th Outob:r2300. l'hc weck toward the lease. Ballandean Gun Club, as it was then known, held its first shoot in September 1960. Monthly shoots were conducted, and an Annual 2 Day shoot held in May of each year. This tradition was contin- ued until 1978, when the 2 day shoot was dropped in favour of a 1 day event. This weekend had Ballandean host it's first 2 day oroeram. .. in 22 vears. Ih~ll;mdvanhujrcd tlce 1st and only ovt.~.ihorlr for 3 IItrtor Vellicle an Quuunilanrl in l9G4 140 s11oore1.slind up fi.r the p10gra1~WLLIL unlv 2 1131td lcleaae trnos l.ocnl shnorcr D;~vxdOdllr~~r ~l'lr~verat.~ won the black ~innigit was auctioned later in :he day, thk highest bidder was a young Bernie Day. In 1964 Ballandean hosted the Commonwealth Walkup Champi- onship, a title sought be shooters from all over the country. 1971 saw local Les Day win the Queensland Double Barrel event. A highlight on the shoot calendar in the early days was a trap shoot held at Storm King Dam in conjunction with Apple Blossom Week, now known to us as the Apple and Grape Harvest Festival. The club relocated to its present location on the Ballandean Sports Ballandean witnessed a few rising champions aver the weekend, with Vania, and young Ben Bloxsome of Glen Innes who took home Grounds in 1975. the Encouragement Award. A convincing total for David Cunning- Some 29 years after the success of Les Day in 1971, saw another hame of Glen Innes gave him the Veterans High Gun. On the Loy local with a State Championship, the State Mixed Targets. front, Carloine won the Ladies High Gun and 2nd in Graded Cal- Certainly a highlight of the weekend was this event being won by cutta B grade. John Loy wonA50t DIB and shot off with John Bac- local hotshot Ray Maseadri. Locals performed very well in the ehetti to take 2nd in the 50t D/B Graded Calcutta and 2nd inA 25t January 2001 Australian Clay Target Shooting News Page 27 Points. Alec Loy won the A SIB and 2nd in the A Mixed Targets. Walter, who went on the win the event, as well as a place in her Michael Loy took out 1st AAin the Mixed Targets and 50t Double heart and wallet! Barrel. Michael had something to smile about when his ticket was Ballandean~ ~~ ~~~ -~ Clav Tareet Club hosted a fantastic weekend of shoot- , ~~ "~ drawn for nominating for both days, winning an U/O shot gun. int: 54 ;h..rrrcrs shot the Iirsr day in miserable r~~nditionsand G6 Last of the seven Lov shooters. Robin took 2nd in the 50t Double on D:!y 2. 'l'he non-ACTA 201 1) U event was foug!i~out by ::I pilsr Barrel. The Loy family is a name synonymous with Trap shooting members and a novice. John Baronio won the event, with Steven in South Queensland, great supporters of Ballandean and gener- Baronio taking a 2nd. ous sponsors of the weekend. Ballandean CTC again wishes to thank sponsors FG Loy & Sons, Another name synonymous with trap shooting, George Sckaf of Aloomba Spreading, George Sckaf, Netpro, Stanthorpe Electrical, Gold Coast also sponsored our 40thAnniversary. Sckaf won the AA Maddies Gift Gallery, Ballandean Estate Winery and Ron Wilson 25t Dm event. His syndicate, along with the Warwick syndicates Insurance. A committed effort by all club members helped make featured prominently in the bidding at the Calcutta Dinner. We the clubs first 2 days shoot in 22 years an enormous success. congratulate Rhonda Mattarollo for a fine pickup, her hushand 97 shooters came from all over the State to attend the Cherry Tree the usual reasons far missing targets over a few drinks and an Paol Championships held on the 4th and 5th November. The con- enjoyable evening was had by all. ditions were overcast and windy, but this didn't stop good scores Sunday everyone shifted out to the field grounds at Cherry Tree being shot over the weekend. The grounds looked in pristine con- Pool. These grounds owned by Greg Kowald and his family, are ditions due to the hard work of the Committee and shooters who loaned to us for the day. The day was fine and hot and we had a had attended a orevious warkine bee. field of 129 shooters. Once again, excellent score were shot. Con- gratulations to Greg Holly on his win. The day was followed by a BBQ and drinks. Congratulations to all winners over the weekend. They were well deserved. Cheny Tree Pool Championships - Saturday 4-11-00 Primaries Classic - Overall: C Thompson; AA: 1st P McGowan 2nd P Finis; A: 1st C Tnompson 2nd M Daden; B: 1st P Carbone 2nd S Vlahos; C: 1st K Dickens 2nd R Hampel; State Champion of Champions - Overall: J West; AA: 1st G Fnulkes 2nd B Kowald 3rd P Finis; A: 1st D Walker 2nd L Shipp 3rd C Thompson; B: 1st I Nonish 2nd T McBtide 3rd G Parsons; C: 1st G Doak 2nd V Oliveti 3rd C Seherr; Ladies: E Fonuard; Juniors: T Black; Vet- erans: T Catling; Sherwell Classic: Overall: R Bailey; &. 1st B Kowald 2nd R Balloch; A: 1st R Bailey 2nd R Conning; B: ht P Carbone 2nd R Holt freter; C: 1st C Holly 2nd G Doak: High Guns for Saturday (Sponsored by Burando Hills) Open: I Nonish; Ladies: E Forward; Junior: T Black; Veter- ans: T Catling. Cherry Tree Paol Field Championships - Sunday 55-11-00 Overall High Gun Greg Holly, Places 2 - 6: P McGowan, KHolland. L Fisher, From left Sunday winners junror champion Wesley Muntz, ladies cham- T Kowald, D Biddulph; Clegg Memorial T~ophy:1st T Kowald 2nd L Fisher; pion Elaine Fonvard, ovmll high gun Greg holly and Clegg Memorial Ladies Championship: 1st E Forward 2nd S Bailey 3rd T Tames; Junior Trophy Trenton Kowald. Championship: 1st W Muntz 2nd T Black 3rd J Muntz; Veterans Champi- onship: 1st M Crump 2nd I Halbert 3rd R Holtfreter; AA Unplaeed: R After presentations, the shooters and their families remained for Meagher; A Unplaced: M Daden; B Unploeed: L Hull; C Unplaeed: K an evening meal eamplements of the club. This was followed by Dickens; AM Unplaced: J Rossi; PM Unplaeed: D Holland - Toowoomba Clay Target Club The Taowoomba Clay Target Club Inc. held their annual two day shoot on 11th and 12th November. The weather was fine but cloudy for both days but a bit cold on Saturday night for the 60t state night DB championship which was contested by eight squads resulting in the OA winner being H Potts 481501. Over the two days, over nine events, 128 shooters attended. We served lunch on both days as well as dinner on Saturday night which was very well received. OA winner of the 30t DB Darling Downs Championship was G Bedington following a lengthy shoot of 1501150. OA for 15 pair double rise Richard Dean memorial was C Carver 28/30. 0.4 Darling Downs Points was P Black 89/90. Page 28 Aust~,alinnClay Target Shooting News January 2001 RATES AND CONDITIONS The Regulation states, 'For the purposes of section 54(b) of the Act, the This section is for the exclusive use ofACTAmembers, and has been intm- following particulars are prescribed in relation to an advertisement for duced for the purchase, sale and exchange of personal equipment. the sale of a firearm that is arranged by or through a licensed firearms PLEASE NOTE: Due to the new Gun Laws, all classified ads submitted dealer. must include the serial number of all guns advertised, and also the (a) the licence or permit number of the seller, ahooter licence number. We are also no longer allowed to advertise the (b) the name and address of the dealer concerned." sale of any pump-action or semi-auta shotguns or the parts thereof. The Firearms Act 1996 applies to both the Publisher and the individual Rates (inc GST) are as follo\vs: placing the advertisement. Failing to abide by this Section attracts and $11.00 - 0-60 words madmum fine of $5,500. $22.00 - 60-100 words max. Advertisers must comply with the copy deadlines as detailed on page 2 of FOR SALE: 1680 - 1980 Commemorative Beretta Model, 12GAUnder- this issue, and your name, address and telephone number must be sup. Over muzzle loader unfired, complete kit includes ~owderflask with plied. Copy should be typed or carefully hand-written. measure, shot bag with measure, cleaning kit, spare nipples, gun Payment must accompany advertisement. bought in 1980, still in original box, #X03337B. $2200 Westley Richards 12GA Side X Side Chambered 2 314 proofed 1 U4 oz, NSW Members and Dealers made for JT Lake, Adelaide, right barrel very good, left barrel some As stated in Firearms Act 1996, Section 54 'A person must not cause an pitting, tear drop leather case, W9272, $1200, advertisement for the sale of a firearm or firearm part to be published FN 12~~side side, Originalcondition side lacks, neck stack unless: leather leg 'a mutton case 414378. $990. (a) the person is a licensed firearm dealer, or Greener 12 GA Side x Side, bores perfect metal to metal fit, very good, (b) the proposed sale is to be arranged by or through a licensed firearm stock loose. 474205. $1400 dealer and the advertisement contains such particulars as may be pre- Contact: Reg Pallant, Box 303, Naracaorte, 5271. Ph: 0428 838 876. scribed by the Regulations". Lic: 190556H January 2001 Australian Clay Target Shooting News Page 29 CLUB NEWS - @rueNEWS - CLUB NEWS WANGARA'lYVACLAY TARGKT CLUB INC: Ilcld rheir AGhl on \VAKEIICI{S'I'~ CLAY- -- - - 'l'Al{i:lCT- - -. .. . CLIJI3 ISC:~~ ----Hcld ~~ rheir~ ntlnu:il~~--~~~~~~- 30 November and the following were elected - President - Brad general meeting on 26 October 2000 and the following were Henshall, Snr Vice President - David Jackel, Jnr Vice President - elected: President - Ray Cerny, 1st Vice President - Scott Wright, Bruce Henshall, Treasurer - Phil Smith, Secretary - Bev Penney, 2nd Vice President - Jason Ilewlett, Secretary - Agnes Briand, Press correspondent - Gil Farish, Handicapper - Joanne Ford, TreasurerIAssistaut Secretary - Pat Cerny, Patron - Earl Dickens, Committee - Bob Barron, Neville Barry, Brett Ford, Daryl Hunt, Trustees -Peter Dent &Roy Johnson, Accountant - Nigel Ampher- David N Jackel, Trevor Jones, Tony Penney, Ian Reith, Keith law, Club Handicapper - Scott Wright, Club Coaches -Ray Cerny Robinson. & Scott Wright. BURDEKIN GUN CLUB INC: Held their Annual General YASS CLAY TARGET CLUB INC: Held their annual general Meeting on 12 November 2000 and the fallowing were elected: meeting on 14 November 2000 and the following were elected: President - Wayne Cislowski, Vice President - Glen Rea, Secretary President - Matt Gerstenberg, Vice President - John Pateman, - Stacy Scalia, Treasurer - Peter Colls, Committee - Gian Vassalini Secretary - Paul Watchorn, Tresurer - Ray Bayley, Range Officer - & Elliott Favale, Publicity Officer - Carol Betteridge. Paul Watchorn, Publicity -Ray Bayley. Yass CTC would like to remind all shooters that they now shoot CONDAMINE GUN CLUB WC: Held their Annual General the 3rd Sunday at 11.00am each month. Check Blue hook for pra- Meetine an 11 November 2000 and the followine were elected: grams. ~residlnt- Greg Kocho, Vice President - Brett gle, Secretary - We also wish Roy Ellis al the best with move to Mulwala and Peter Wilhams, Treasurer -Rob Banks. thank him for years of dedicated service to our club. as to make the land more attractive to potential buyers. In the interim the Shepparton Clay Target Club Ine has CLAY TARGET CLUB INC. accepted a generous offer from the Numurkah Clay Target Club Dear Fellow Shooters Inc to utilise their gmunds to conduct our shoots on our pre- I'~-ting this letter to info- all shooters as of~ecember scribed days (1st Sunday of the month). Therefore, until further 3rd 2000, Shepparton Clay Target Club Inc will no longer he "Otice, the propam printed in the VCTA Propam hook shooting from its ~i~~~~d ~i~ll~~~~~~d~, the time ofwriting remain the same but the shoots will be conducted at the this letter the land, which the club owns and has ,,tilitised for Numurk* Shooting Grounds, until further notice. Shepparton the past 25 years bas not heen sold. This has been understand. Clay Target Club Inc will keep all cluhs informed of further ably frustrating for the club as it is difficult to start work on a new gun club without the funds resulting from the sale of the SA State Trap Carnival State Shooting Park, SA Australasian-Pacific "Grand Prix" Brisbane GC, Brisbane, Qld QLD State Sporting Clays Gold Coast Clay Target Club, Qld ACTA Pre Nationals DTL ACTA National Ground, Wagga ACTA DTL Nationals ACTA National Ground, Wagga Vic State Skeet Camival Frankston-Australian, Vic Qld State Trap Carnival Kingaroy Clay Target Club, Qld SA State Skeet Carnival SA Gun Club, SA ACTA National Sporting Clays ACTA National Ground, Wagga Maryborough Grand Prix, Vic Maryborough Gun Club, Vic Qld ISSF State Carnival Brisbane Gun Club, Qld SA ISSF State Carnival State Shooting Park, SA Qld State Skeet Carnival Toowoomba Clay Target Club, Qld Tasmanian State Skeet Championships Hobart GC, Mangalore, Tas ACTA Skeet Pre Nationals ACTA National Ground, Wagga ACTA National Ground, Wagga Page 30 Australian Clay Target Shooting News January 2001 Northern Territory ...... 3l January 26th, 27th & 28th 2001 3l Tasmania ...... at Tasmanian Gun Club, Evandale Western Australia ...... 32 South Australia ...... 32 New South Wales ...... 34 Victoria...... 42 Queensland ...... 50 Event 5. Don Taylor Inter Club Team Shoot Sundav 28th Januarv 2001 - 9.00 am Event 6. State Points Score Championship 50 Tgts Event 7. Interstate Challenge Teams Match - Vic. Alice Springs 26/27iZ8-10-00 Apps, C Mdlgggart, B Briteher, J Hot, W~ndy,Wet, Cold (60) - 50T Niland, Q Shaw, V Hyde, K Redfard, SKEET: OA&A: B Evans 48/50; B: R P Raseoni, J Wood, B Francis, A Event 8. State Junior Postal Teams Match Fleming 57/60; C: J Wood 49/54; 10T Robinson; 3WI WC 123: GHarrington Event 9. State Ladies Postal Teams Match DIS: TMarker, R MeGregor, S hiorris, 30130, B Bnrlow, C McTaggart, 25T Event 10. State Veterans Postal Teams Match J Sawyer, M AUeman, L McGregar, T SPORTING CLAYS: OA&A: B Evans hlurray, S Zito. R Cairns, G Harring- 23125; B: R Schmidt 2V25; C: G Her- Event 11. State Open Postal Teams Match ton, W Harris, D Welf, J Bitossi, R rington 17/25; HGAA: B Harris Lestrange, W Forrest, B Btiteher, T 3001310; HGA: R Jenkins; HOB: M All events Graded OA, AA, A, 8, C 1st and 2nd Martin, N hliland, B Dalgleisy, R Niland 2951310; HGC: G Harrington each grade Fleming, V Hyde, R Jenkins, K 287/310; CARNIVAL HG: R Fleming Redord, D Renney, P Rosconi, 3631385. plus L. J. V (Min of 3) Drosenhain, M Wallace, J Wood, A Cameron, B Francis, B Perry, J Alice Springs 11.1160 OA - Sash and Cash Trophy Zuppn, B Papst, E Harker, A Robin- Good (18) - 25T SKEET 123: B son; SOT DIB: OA&AA: R Fleming Harris, J Niland, RFIett; 5TDB EiO: Sashes and Cash Trophies. 1st each grade lOOIlO0; A: B Dalgleish 75/75; B: J S Morris, T Murray, J Nilnnd, B Cash 2nd each grade. Wood 5U5k C; G Harrington 60163; Harris, B Halls, all 515; 25T DIB: - 10T DIS: B Evans, T Harker, I OA&AA: B Evans 25/25; A: S hiorris OVERALL HIGHGUN Sawyer, M Alleman, R Schmidt, D 24/25; B: MAlleman 23/25; C: M Cul- Lvelf, J Ritoasi, R Lestrange, W lenane 2U25; IOPR DIR WC: OA: J over events 1.2.3.4 and 6. Forrest, J Nilnnd, M Niland, R Dal- Niland. 2nd S Morris, 3rd R Flett. 4th glelsh, R Fleming, R Jenkins, K B Evnns, 5th T Murray Ladies, Junior and Veterans High Gun over events Redford, B Barlow, A Cameron, W 1.2.5and6. Francis, J Zuppa, A Robinson; 50T Top End 12-1160 SIB: OA&AA: A Cameron 59/61; A: R Hot (14) - 75 MTE R Schmidt 69/78, C State Open, Ladies, Juniors and Veterans Teams Jenkins 47/50; B: B Zuppa 50153; C: G Mtaggart 58175, P Fnrrel 50~75;HG: selected over events 3.4 and 6. Earringtan 44/50; 5WI PIS: OA&AA: R Schmidt. B Harris 1491150; A: R hlcGregor Nominations: $30.00 per event 1531160; B: B Barlow 1461150; C: C Top End 17-1160 McTaggart 1451150; 10T WC: T Humid (11) - 75T: GI: G Harrington Reduced Nominations L, J, V - $25.00 per event Harker, R McGregor, M Alleman, T 68/75; G2: P Farrell 54/95; HG: I Murray, R Schmidt, G Hnrrington, T hierrich 7W5. (eligible for only Junior, Ladies or Veteran section if paying reduced nomination). Pre-Nominate and receive a discount - saving $5.00 per event. (Nominations will be $25.W ($20.00 LJV) per event If Pre-Nominating) Bathwell 19.1160 20PR Dm: 1st G Pratt, N Brown Fine (22) - 20PR Dl& AA S French 20120, 2nd P Turncr, A Smith 2WZ4; Practice Trap will be available on Friday 25th 38/40; A: B Smith 37140; B: J Hall HG: GAlexander 75180. January from 2.00 pm till 7.00 pm and also during 3U40; C: JFoster 2U40; 20PR STATE Dm: 1st S French, B Smith 44/44, Cressy 7-10-00 the 3 days of competition. 2nd S Browmng, C Bmwning 43/44; Fine & Cold (31) - 20T DL3 Gr S/S: SOT D/B: AA S French 13U131; A: B AA: S Eench, C RocWiff, G Blaskett, Smith 8USt;B: M White 49150; C: J S Bmwning, B Howell, G Brain all PRE-NOMINATION ENTRY FORMS CAN Foster 44/50. 20120; A: J Crasswell, D Cooper, R Kingston, R Groves all 20120; B: B BE OBTAINED BY CONTACTING: B"mie3 11.1160 BI~~~,G petere, RD~V~Y 20120; C: Secretary Molly Bryan O'east & Cool (21) - SOT STATE P Blackwood 18, D Burrows 17, J - SKEET CIS: AA C Rodcliff 54155; A: Blaskett 13; 20T NIGHT DIB Gr SIS: Ph036391 1198orFax036391 1103 G Alexander 48/50; B: G Pratt 41/50; AA: S French, B Groves, both 20120. C: B Weeding 46/50; 30T DM: AA: G G RocWiff, G Blaskett, B Howell, G Alexander 29/30'A: B Smith 26/30: B: Brain, M Goss, N Bmwn all 19; A: D E McLaren 27/30; C: A Smith 25i30; Dennison, R Graves both 20, D January 2001 Australian Clay Target Shooting News Page 31 Hobart 2Z.lO.W Fine & Warm (20) - lOOT Bfl! AA: S Browning 9U100; A: GArnol951100; B: C Browning 931100: C: Sckamm 8911001. wim &Windy (9) - 50T SmETWC 123: T Vadden 46150, C Scheer 40150, J Dohnt 42150: 5OTWR 123:l W Liebeck 45150. R Hamoel 44/50. J Dohnt 44/50, Espermce 26-llM) Esperanee 29-10-00 Hot & Humid (15) - ChiCh 83Mm Hot &Windy (13) - 5M' Dm 123: J 123: B Biddulph, J Dohnt, T Vadden. Collins 48150, GNaylor 44/50, P Dadd 42/50. WAGIN GUN CLUB 2 Day SaItbush Carnival Incorporatine the Phil Becker Memorial Cup 10th & 11th February 2001 Nominations close at the end of thefirst rozir~d 10th Februarv 9-00am Start Event 1 25 DB 4 Farmers Pty Ltd Classic Event 2 50 DB CSBP Future Fann Special Event 3 25 DB Pts Koonac Cup -t -t Event 4 10 DB Points Eye Opener Compulsory Cash Divide Event 5 100 DB Phil Becker Memorial Cup All events graded AA, A, B & C 1st to 3rd Place Cenhsrl Zone SACTA 28/29-1000 High Gun 011 Events I to 5 Fino & Mild (44) - SOT CZ SmET 1 CIS: OA&A: F Guyatt 50150, A Shooters mlrstpresent handicap cards wlten nominating Norman 48151: B: J Holder 45150, B Commilrce reserves ,he tight to alter programme. Auyst 41150; C: S Hnlikiopoulas 48/54, B Zankcl 47154; 30T CARNI- Contact: President Nalder 9861 VAL WC: D Lymn 30130, D Rob 08 1733 Halikiopoulos 37138,AMules 38138, P Secretary: Jim West 08 9861 1006 Quire 30132: SOT CARNNAL DIB CIS: OA&A: D Halikiopoulos 53/53, J Holdcr 52/53: AA: A Norman 58159, P Page 32 Australian Clay Target Shooting News January 2001 SA Clay Target Association 2nd, 3rd & 4th February 200 Venue: State Shooting Park, Park Road, Virginia FRIDAY 2ND - 10.00 AM START Event 1, 50tgt State Handicap. 1st $200,2nd $100,3rd $75,4th $50,5th $25 $26/$19 Event 2. 60tgt State Champion/Champions Clship, AA,A,B,C, 1 & 2 $31/$22 SATCA AGM - APPROX. 6.00 PM SATURDAY 3RD - 8.30 AM START Event 2. SACTA Zone Teams Shoot-off: Open, Woman, Junior, Veteran Event 3. 50tgt, State Pointscore C/ship, AA,A,B,C 1 & 2, & W,J,V $26/$19 Event 4. 5Otgt State Double Barrel Clship, AA,A,B,C 1 & 2, & WJ,V $26/$19 (in conjunction with SA Schoolperson Championship) Event M. Ray & Pat Mack Trophy for winners of SA State Titles in 2000 SATURDAY EVENING - FREE BARBECUE SUNDAY 4TH - 9.00 AM START Event 5, 50tgt State Single Barrel Clship, AA,A,B,C 1 & 2, & W,J,V $26/$19 (in conjunction with Sportsgoods Perpetual Trophy) Event 6. 50tgt Carnival Pointscore Clship, AA,A,B,C 1 & 2, & W,J,V $26/$19 (in conjunction with State Postal Teams match) All events: Overall Sash & Grade Ribbons, Grade 2nd, W/J/V (3-6) if min. 4 Events 1-5 Overall Winner also receives SILVER SA BADGE kindly donated By Bob and Linda Andrews State teams selected over Events 3A &5 Shoulder to Shoulder teams, Events 3A €2 5 plus Postal Teams Match Open, Junior, Woman and Veteran High Guns, Events 1-6 State Champion Shooter (open and junior) - events 3,4,5 & Postal Team score Junior Perpetual and Replica Shields proudly sponsored by Winchester Australia 2nd Family Members, Jnrs & Vets (65 years & over), reduced nominations, each event SACTA SINCERELY THANKS SPONSORS John Holder, RIO Oceania, Beretta Australia, Winchester Australia, Fisher Firearms, Peter Quire - Champion Shotshells, Adelaide Gun Shop, Ray & Pat Mack, Stewart Gillman, Gary Fleetwood President. Graham Mlchell (08) 8531 1394 Secretary: John Hamer (08) 8353 2125 Proudly supported by the Office for Recreation and S~ort January 2001 Australian Clay Target Shooting News Page 33 Mid North 11.11M) gar 57/60: C: S Zounir 47155, Y \V Lindncr 56158, G Durbridge 55/58; Good 113) - LOT DIB CID: B Znnker Toumaras 46155: OAHC: P Rowc - C: G Yoannidis 39150, L Medhwat 10110, W Bowman. A Phillips. T 1841200. 44156. Bowman, R Pitt, W Moritz, all 9/10; 25T DIB TWR CIS: OA&A: P Daymnn 3ur4 e: 'T Bowman 30132; C: R Pitt 23125: 25T NIGHT WC 123: P Daymon 26130, T Borvmnn 25130, G port Lincoln 6-1100 (111 - 25T SKEET WC: B Puglin; 25T DiB: A: P Bcde; B: I MeArthur 24i25; 25T PIS: h. S Edmonds 70115: B: I McArthur 65n5; 25T WC:B Britcher 22125, PBde20/25; HG: S Edmonds. Pt Pirie 5.1100 Cool & Windy - lOOT SPORl'ING CLAYS: 1-7: B Thomas 801100, B Papst 191100, J Smith 7EJl00,AJanes ~a&cr67/68, R Hammntt 5W59: B: 681100. R Hinomarsh 671100, N Ellis 631100, S Ellis 541100; HG: B Ti,ua,ils. AIbq wadonga 12-11.03 Shc.:han 2; 15, B ilnderlull d~ 65; C Wet & O'east 143) - 10T PIS Cm G A Wed~reakt 2525. 5 Brnnrrr 24125. Crisp. J Frenda, G Pinnar, T Culd. 2RT Si: .WJ COST CS Oh S Ted' WC~I,M KN~~EFD~V~~,n DU~,,G LBC- 1032.~).M 1.>(n~2*92.SMelntyre South Australian 12-1100 ferty, R Cnrter,A Lafforty, D Hanckcl, 353.,: A 1) Ulrwilr 1'1 26, C Snltrh O'east & Humid 134) - SUMMER all possibles; 25T PIS: OA&M: G TL2fi;U R Kr.rmi 21.27, C Sh:ehon SKEET CIS; OA&A: K Retsss 50150, Pinner 81/81, R Dale 73181; A: T 27 30, C S llentte:t 'ZL25. E Wuter. SNeoh 59160; B: F Caltagirone 48150, Caldwcll 89/90. A Wrmosa 86190; B: .m 20.25; 15TS7.1'6 COKT C S. Oh K Redford 47/50: C: K Williams 4050, K Jonas 74/75, G reeves 70175: C: D 8 >I.lct) c 74f::,M I I)JL~::.Ii7n. C Price 43/50; TRENCH Gr CDA: C Hendiel 67/15, M Metry 66175: 25T A IHcben. 7275: A E Kwllner 71175, Bcntloy 24125, P Rawe 20125; 8: P DiB OA&M: K Maure). 81181, G 11 Uluwrr 69.75. B C Shuchnn 7W8, Carcoionni 29135, S Psmnte 28135; C: Rudd 80181; A: N Clark 28129, R Woj- B McKerslrk 6618, d. A Wedrrrnko M Ryan 27135, L Cisramellano 26135: towyez 26126: B: I< Jones 24125, G 6275, iHlnnrlt 5i75: 251 HC 125 PIS G~:A: D 7~16,P Reeves 26/28; C: N MeIntalh 24/25.A >I G; LUNCH 6- TEA BOTH DAYS AT CLUB PRACTICE FRIDAY 4.00PM Bega 29-1000 Cecil Park 11-1100 Presldeot - P Beale 08 8683 0983 Fine & Sunny (48) - 25'l' SZ DIB Fine 121) - 50T SKEET CID: Cm: I CONT CIS: OA: R Elliott 63163:M: A Stewart 5015k A: J Harris 49150; B: C Secretary - J Curtls 08 8682 3463 Roberts 62163, B Deacon 21W5: A: C Tnvcrna 46150; C: \\' Chalrners 45/50; Smith 5U52, D Blewitt 44/45: B: C 50T SKEET CIP: OA: M Newman Page 34 Australian Clay Target Shooting News January 2001 50150:AA: R Clarkc.53154;A: J Harris Hawley 9/25; 25T WC 123: A Boyd 48150: B: P Fmser 48150: C: Z Dcttori 24125, T Murray 23127, K Mitchell 40150. 22127; 25T DIB CONT: MA: T Murray 2415, A Boyd 41/44; B: D Ceoil Park 17-11.00 Cooney 23125, K Mitchell 28132; C: B Showers (55) - 10T PPS El0 CID: AA: iMooney 22/25. T Hawley 8125; 20PR D Perri, T Pssrnllis both 30130; A: J DIR: MA: T Murray 29/40, N Barnes Tsiftsis, M Tourgelis, bath 30130: B: G 28140: B: D Cooney 30140, M Pound Hnpeshi 29130: C: P Shiailis 27/30; 22/40; C: B hfooney 20140. T Hawley ZOT DIB CIS: AA: S Bell, N Xenos. G 18140: HG: A Boyd 821100 on events Rootes, A Cantali, T Arvnnitnkis, all 1.2.3.5. 20120:A: JTsiftsis, J Muscat, TAbela, all 20120: B: D Violi. E Gmmmntikos, Cooma 28-10-00 both 20120: C: J Procopiou, G Gear Finc & Windy (20) - U2 ROUND giou, both 20120: 30T PTS CIS: AA: S SKEET DBLS CID: T Peadon, D Bell 1021102, T hnitukis 10U102: Badewitz, both 21/25, D Blewitt, G A: E Emery 89190, N lburgclis 87/90: Wright, G Simmons, B Dunn, all Sundav 14th Tanuaq 10.00 am start B: T Lionvtos 87190, B Helwani 89193; 20125: 25PR SmETDBLS CIS: OA: S EV. I iotgt PIS C/D $6 C: P Shinilis 82/90, G Georgiou 7m0. McIntyre 47150:A: D Blewitt 42150, M Kolstad 40150: B: RVcnables 47154; A Ev. 2 30 tgt Mixed Championship Cessnoek 28-10.00 Green 43150; C: A Niesar 40150, R Noms $12 L/V $10 Jnr $5 Finc 136) - IOPR D/R CIS: AA: B Sands 39150, D Bndewitz 36/50. Smith; A: G Culley; B: J Culley; C: L Wheeler; lOPR D/R CIS: OA: G Cwma ll.ll.00 Culley. A4 D Partcus: A Roe@%:R: O'mst & Showers 114) - 5PR CID WO: N G& C: d Cagncy; 20PR D/D CIS: W Wnrriner, S McIntyre, both 9110, J 1st ARuisbock, T Mitchell, 19120.2nd Norris, D Blewitt, B Deacon, all 8110; D Cullcy. A Jackson 17120: 25T DIB 20PR DID 0% 1st W Warrimer, J CID: S Brocl', K Morgan, both 25125. Norris 19120, 2nd D Blewitt, B Dcacan 18121; 25T SIB: OA: B Smith Colenmbally 23125: A: J Narris 22125, G Wright & 3 Cloudy (291 - 10T EIO: G Fuller, B 22126: B: FLueeorda 22125, M Corbett All Champio~~shipsO/A 1st grades 2nd in 4 grades Shields, J Vardeneg, M Montelone. S 2U25: C: E Osolins 21128, I Bates High gun overfull programme 1/2 case shells Shields, G ICrucgnr, hl MeCulloch, S 20128; 25T DIB WC 123: D Brother- Forster, B Wild: 30T DB CIS: AA: J ton 33133, B Smtih 32/33, E Osalins Junior trophy on event 3 -Free noms to next shoot Vardcncgu, S Foster; A: T Shields, B 27128: Fhc C Cnsnmtti 22125: HG: J $150 open orderfront Elks Hunting & Fishingfor Wild; B: R Roberts, B Shields, C: 0 Narris 68/16. Lock, G Iheger; 30T CONT WAA: possible shot overfull program S Fo'astcr;A:T Shields: B: S May: C: 1 Corowa 22-1040 Foster Warm & O'east (44) - 10T DEI C/S: 19 passiblcs; 30T D/B: OAUR Dale Condobolin 5-11.00 92/92, BHenslull72173;A: S Coulston Sunny & Warm 1111 - 10T DL3 Cm 91/92, ISMaurey 83184; B: I Davidson wo: T Mumay, J Rodgcrs, both 10110: 66167, K Jones 63164; C: D Williams 25T DIB: MA: N Barnes 33134, A 34/36, A Ferguson 33136; 20T FED SKEET SHOOTERS Boyd 32134; B: G Venables 26128, I< WC 123: D Hunt 32132, R Liersch Mitchell 25128: B: B Mooney 18/25, T 31132. L Whyte 27128; Tmnning %am Ev 1. 50 tgt Cash Divide Noms $18 L/V $13 Jnr $7 APfSTIRALICA, DAY Ev 2. 50 tgt Championship - Sponsored by Elks Hunting & Fishing LONG WEEKEND Noms $18 L/V $13 Jnr $7 Ev 3 50 tgt Skeet Doubles Cash Divide Noms $18 L/V $13 Jnr $7 27th - 28th JANUARY 2001 TWO DAY S-TED FIELD AND Hunting & Fishing GAME SHOOT AT "KIBAH" Ev 2 50 tgt Championship - Sponsored by Elks SATURDAY EVENT 1 100 TARGETS NOMS $50 Hunting & Fishing SUNDAY EVENT 2 100 TARGETS NOMS $50 Ev 3 50 tgt Championship - Sponsored by Elks 5 grades AA, A, B ,C, D Hunting & Fishing (Shooters Graded on the day) Noms per event $18 L/V $13 Jnr $7 Trophies Overall, 1st & 2nd each grade Highguns Overall, A, B, C, D on the weekend Graded high gun over both days - 1/2 case shells each grade CAMPING FACILITIES AND HOT MEALS AVAILABLE ON GROUNDS. HIGH GUN TROPHY OVER BOTH DAYS FOR LADY, GROUNDS LOCATED 20 KMS EAST OF VETERAN &JUNIORPROVIDED MINIMUM OF 3 IN GUNNEDAH ON THE TMORTH ROAD EACH SECTION CAMPING FACILITIES AVAILABLE January 2001 Australian Clay Target Shooting News Page 35 I GUN CLUB Summer Shoot Sunday 4th February 2001 - 9.00 AM 1. 25 tgt D/B Cash Divide - Noms $15.00 2. 25 tgt P/S Cash Trophy Event Noms $20.00 Overall Winner $150.00 1st. Each grade $100.00 cash 2nd Each grade $50.00 cash 3. 50 tgt D/B Cash Trophy Event - Noms $35.00 "Ern Webb 1000" Overall winner - $400.00 cash & trophy 2nd overall - $200.00 1st Each grade $150.00 2nd each grade $50.00 OVERALL HIGH GUN - 500 SHELLS I GUN CLUB Bong Bong Road, West Dapto Canteen facilities - Ammunition available President: Fred Rapley - H - 02 4285 3177 or 0408 621509 Vice President - Brad Webb - 02 4229 1915 Page 36 Australian Clay Target Shooting News Janualy 2001 Bogong - S Coulston, K Jones, C Elk- s 11 ctj: An I' sptr~p,u~~s44 au, c ingtan, R Dale, J Hoffman; 20T PIS: Ct,tlghlnn. .I Delmntc.r, Ib.tit S915U. A. OA&AA: B Henshall 81181, R Ehlers J Keilnnd 44 j0. I. I'n7r.snr 4.1 5~1;11 68/63; A: K Maurey 80181, T Pfeiffer G Flr.IJ 39 50. S 1Luraclar 3150.1': J 69/69; B: L Whyte 57/80, I Duvidson IlnSliva 37 5 1, C Clcmclll 3'1 50, OA 59163; C: J Rhodes 57160, F lbbott B CLUB CHk\ll' - .I Rellit~td.I3 31 54/60; 1ST NOVICE SiB: P Muscat PRELIMINARY NOTICE 13/16, F Poidomani 12/16: HG: K Forest 29-1060 Maurey 119/120. Fine & Cool (48) - IOOT MXD:M: G 250T SKEET Coughlan 144/150, TFahri, P Pallard, cmokweu 21-10-00 both 1431150; A: D Easterrway 18 - 19 - 20 February, 2001 Fine (24) - 20T WC 123: D Howard 1481150, LPezzano 1421150. D Eagles 50t doubles - 16 February - 2pm 31/31, S Crain 30131, M Campbell 14U150; B: G Deaves, B Frost, both 38/39; 80T CONT CIS: OA&M: T 1371150, N Petrone 1341150; C: T 3 x 50t championships + 5Ot handicap Murphy 78/80, L Hesrne 77180; A: D Grundy 1371150, A Lombsrda Saturday & Sunday 17-18 February Smith 78/80. S Crain 78180; B: D 1321150, L Moon 1281150. Howard 73180, J Skclly 71/80; C: J Oiimpyc targets - new improved traps Voss 61/60, K Elias 59180; HGOA: S Goulbum 12-1100 full details February CJSN Crain 981100. Rain (38) - 30T DIS: OA: F Roberts 1071107; AA: C Anderson 85/86, W cmkweu Iaiim Baxter 37/36: A: B Marks 1081107, R Wet (26) - 20T WC 123: M Gerstcn- Hill1 33/34: B: P Rousell 29/30. R berg 39139, D Howard 381398, P Oer- waiamszi/3o: c:A ~tki~s29/36, J stenberg 31/32; GOT PIS CIS: OA&AA: Mooney 27/30; 25T HIC: A Akins K Chiaverini 175/180, C Anderson 25125, A Cmker 33/35, W Baxter l71/180; A. N Privett 174/186, M 31134, A hiurphy 25/28, D Laane Croker 17V186: B: P Rousell 1681180, 23126: 30T SIB US: OA: B Marks D Howard 1651180; C: K Elias 30130; M: P Cmker 29/30, F Roberts 1661180, D Collins 1471180; lOPR 28130;A: RHill 28/30, D Laane 28130; Dm: AA: T Murphy 16120j A: N B: R W,lliams 27130, P Rouse11 25130; Privett 18/20; B: D Howard 15/20; C: C: R Smith 25130, AAkins 24/30; 30T K Elias 10120; OAHG: N Privett PIS CIS: OA: P Croker 90190; AA: W 2051220. Baxter 89190, JAndonams 89190;A: D Music Lonne 84/90, R Hill 83/90; BACroker Country Festival Domigo 5.1100 83/90, P Bousell 79190; C: J Mooney Tv&ight/Night Trap Shoot Rain &Wind (26) - 25T DIB CID: AA: 81190,AMurphy 75190; HG: P Croker M Hickey, B Sweeney, J Pwle, all 1701175; INTHG: R Williams 1531175; Thursday January, 2m6: A: J Cunningham 24/25, W LADHG: A Croker 1501175: JNRHG: 25 200 l Lssker, N Campion, S Sock, all 23125; R Smith 1481175 B: R Wesslink, B Mitchell, hoth 2Y25, A Cameron 20125: C: M La Vertu Graffon 121100 SO target trap - Cash Divicle 20125, F Axisa, RNaylor, both 17/25; Warm & Fine (42) - 25T DIB C/D:M: DORRIGO PS CIS: OA&AA: B G Menele. V DaCosta. G Sweenev. J Sweeney 86190, M Hickey 83/90, A F~~~I~:B sweenei MOO~~,.'B Miller 63175;A: J Cunninghnm 69/15. hiaehul, all 25/25; A: M Harris, C B Monerieff 71/75, S Saul 68/73; B: B Cunningham, hoth 25125, B Little, B Mitchell 63175, R Wesslink 50115, A Finch, B Cameron, P Smith, D MuI- Cameron 48/75; C: F Axisa 5M5, hi hearne, N Campion, all 24/25: B: T La Vertu 54/75, R Mulhearn 50175; Watts, A Stokes, both 24125, C Riley, 25T SIB CID: AA: B Sweency 24125.A R We~esslink,both 23125; C: P Maloney Miller 23/25. M Hickey 21/25; A: N 24/25, G Canwell 20125, P Consalvo Campion 23125, W Lasken 22/25, C 16(25: 50T JACARANDA CLASSIC Cunningham, S Saul, both 21/25; B: R (25DB 25SIB):AA: B Machul69/10, B Wesslink 17125, A Cameron 12/25. B Mwdy 68170; A: N Campion 49150, J Mitchell 1/25; C: F Axisa 15/25, R Cunningham 48150; B: R FVesslink Naylor 11/25, C Sozov 1025: 25T DIB 54160, A Stakes 63/60; C: P Maloney C/D:M:AMiller, J Cunningham Jnr, 40150, P Consalvo 38150; 25TPIS: OA: both 24/25, J Poole, G Sweeney, bath C Cunninghnm 74/15; AA: P Zikman 22/25; A: C Cunningham 23125, N 80184. J Varley 85189; A: G S~veeney Cnmpion, J Cunningham, P 79/84, N Campion 78/84; B: A Stokes McGuyire, B Buxter, all 22/25; B: B 70175, R Wesslink 61/15; C: P Mitchell 22/25. R \Ve~esslink 18/25, A Maloney 63175, G Conwcll 45/75; 350 TGTS Trap 200 TGTS Skeet Cameron 13125; C: C Sozov, R hiul- OAHG: C Cunningham 1461150; Saturdav 24 9.30 am Start heam, M La Vertu, all 17125; HG: B VETHG: N Campion 1431150; Event 1. New England ISSF Trap Championship S,veency 1491150. LAOHG: P hisloney 1181150; JNRHG: B Rumble 124/150. 50 TgLs ...... $30.00 ------"- Event 1A New England ISSF Skeet Championship Fine & Warn (54) - 25T OIB CIS: 13 Grenfell 12.1100 50 Tgts ...... $30.00 passibles; 25T NSW NIGHT DIB CIS: Wet & Windy (15) - IOPR Dm: M:A Event 2 Northern Zone ISSF'I'rap Championship OA: R Turner 66/66: AA: R Squire Dmgemuller, T O'Leary, both 14/20; 50151, N Owens 49/50; A: C Strike A: R Thompson, R Byder, bath 15/20; 75 of 125 Tgts ...... $70.00 65166, L Kenyan 48/50; B: M Daniel B: G England 16/20, M Pound 12/20; Event 2A Northern Zone ISSF SkeeL Championship 50150, T Brind 54/57; C: N Burin 50T PIS CIS: OAU.A Dragemviler 75 of 125 Tgts ...... $70.00 45150, B Newtan 44/50; 25T DiB CIS: 1501150, J Caltabiano 1451150; A: B 21 posribles; 25T OiB CIS: OA: A Ryder1491150, D Drogcmuller Sundav 25 9.00 am Start Turncr 1591159; AA: P Kenyon 1581165; B: G England 144/150, M Completion ai Events 2 & 2A including finals 1391140, N Owen 1051106; A: G Pound 381150; 25T HIC 123: J Event 3 Northern Zone Double Trap Championship Croeker 1581159, B Squire 1271128; Caltsbiano 25/25, M Pound 36137, A 50 Pair plus final $50.00 B: R Naef 68167, B Barlow 35/36: C: P Drogemuller 3513t HG: A Dro- ...... Adnms 24125, N Bnrin 54/56: 25T PIS gemuller 1881195. HIGH GUNS FOR'I'RAP AND SKEET CLASSIC: OA: A Turner 1291129;M: SASHES FOR O/A TRAF AND SKEET, ZONE J Nash 1281129, B Squire 1191120; A: Guy- YBlU00 G Cmeker 60181, B Squire 77181; B: G tiwd 52, - SS\V 11 ti CONT C S OA CI-IAMPiONSIHIPS Denniss 89190, B Barlow 1071108: C: T Scllarfer 127 127: AA ti l..m:.~ir Australian Clay Target Shooting News ACTA AFFILIATED. SSAA AFFlLLATED ACTA AFFILIATED. SSAA AFFILIATED WILTON ROAD AWABA. P.O. BOX 478 WILTON ROAD AWABA. P.O. BOX 478 TORONTO. NSW, 2283 TORONTO. NSW. 2283 PHONE 0249505111 PHONE 02495051 11 PRESIDENT: ROSS McLEAN. PHONE: 0243924639 PRESIDEm ROSS McLEAN. PHONE: 0243924639 SEC: GRAHAM GOSLING. PHONE: 0249656673 SEC: GRAHAM GOSLING. PHONE: 0249656673 0403201390 0403201390 FAX: 0249545277. Email: [email protected] FAX: 0249545277. Email: nlmctc8tpg.com.au ABN: 22459309457 ABN: 22459309457 Newcastle Trench Challenge Over Nine Months 8 x 1 day events each - 1OOtarget + final DATES: First Saturday each month over 8 months. Start: 10.00am Saturday 3rd February 2001. Noms: open $45.00 Juniors $35.00 Prizes: 1st $200 2nd $150 3rd $100 First each grade $80 Saturdav 27th January 2001 Attendance Prizes: Highest combined totals over 9.00am start the 8 x 1 day events - 1st $400 2nd $300 3rd $200 4th $100 Ev 1. 30 tgt Lake Macquarie graded mixed tgt CD open $15.00 Vets & JN $10.00 Ev 2. 50 tgt Tool Specialists D/B CjShip 1 x 2 day event - 200tgt + final open $25.00 Vets & Jnr $20.00 Dates: October or November depending on Ev 3. 25 tgt Tool Specialists S/B C/Ship NSWCTA approval open $20.00 Vets & JN $15.00 Starts: 10.00am both days Nominations: open-$140 Juniors $1 15 Total $60.00 Total $45.00 Prizes: 1st $1000 + perpetual trophy & replica 2nd $800 s replica trophy Sunday 28th Januarv 2001 3rd $600 + replica trophy 9.00am start 1st each grade $400 Attendance prizes - Attend any 5 of the 1 day Ev 4. 30 Tgt Newcastle D/B Trophy events and receive $25 discount off the above open $25.00 Vets & Jnr $20.00 nomination. Ev 4. 50 tgt Horsley Park Gun Shop P/S C/Ship open $25.00 Vets & Jnr $20.00 Conditions of entry: Ev 5. 30 tgt Horsley Park Gun Shop D/Rise 1. Ladies. Juniors & Veterans compete for open trophy 2. Juniors classified as being under the age of 18 years C/Ship open $20.00 Vets & JN $15.00 3. Juniors only to receive reduced nominations 4. Comblned indi~dualtotals over the 8 x 1 day events will not Total $70.00 Total $55.00 Include finals targets 5. CompetJtors do not have to attend all 8 x I day events to be eli- ble for attendance prizes 2 Day High Gun Lady, Junior; Veteran, The 1 & 2 day events are separate events OA, AA, A, B, & C grades Page 38 Australian Clay Target Shwting News January 2001 McWhirter 13120, T Baker. C Arvanitvlris 69171, APiazzn 68/71;A: Crighton, both 12/20; C: J Gasling L lYcw 51/53, R Violi 50153; B: Y 11120; HG: B Jones 13EJl45. Neziz 48/50. D Violi 47/50; C: F Violi 39/50, N Mnlik 36/50; HG: FAthana- June 2s11.m sopoulas 1961200. Fine (19) - 10 Dm E(O: D Power, A Garlick, Awright, T Shields, G Burton, R Wright, D Caccioppali all 1W10; 50T DB CIS: OA: A Wright 59159; AA: D Caccioppoli 56/59:A: W Hvlm 81/82; B: D Power 47150; C: \Y Burton 4M0; 20 %B CD:AWright, T Harris boU120120: HG: A \Yright 80180; ChlCh: R Ehlers; ANNUAL HG: W Hulm; CLUB COCK O'THE WALK: R Wright. Mnthourv 24-llM) msj, 1-1100 Mild - 10T PIS cm E Lucic, B 25T TWILIGHT D/B CIS: OA: M Ireland, L Simpsan a11 30130; 10TPIS: Lyons 62/62; AA. P Schremmer 61162: R Kemp, R Kcrslvke both 30130; 25T A: n M~WO~~O37/88; R: I AICK~~Z~~ DIB CIS: OA&A: R Kemp 50150; B: K 25/25; C: J Riehardaon 24/25; 30T Fisher 24125: C: H O'Connor 29/30; MXD C/S: GA: P Sehremmer 50150; 15PR Dm: 1st J Kemp K Perry, 2nd J AA: M Lyons 49150;A: G Jesaop47150; Loudon M Roberts, 3rd R Kcrslake B B: I McKenzie 43/50; C: J Szvmmi Kerslnke 47/50; 5-11-00 - 25T DIB CONT CIS: OA: B Skimer 3W30; AA: K Nealon 28C19; A: \Y Camemn 29130; B: I McKenzie 29130;C: R Reed 24/25: 50T PIS C/S: OA: B Slrinner 15W150; AA: K Nealon 1491150, P Sehremmer 1471150; A: T Schneider 14U150, T Spaekman 1401150; B: R Langley 14W150, I hlcKende 1391150; C: R Reed 12EJ150, B Allan; 2OT D/R CIS: OA: M Lyons 46/50; AA: B Skinner 44/50; A: T Spackman 43155; B: I MeKenzie 33150; C: R Reed 35/50; HG: B Skinner 219/225. Wura S1l.m 25T T\VILIGHT SIB CIS: OA: B Skimer 25/25; AA: D Reed 24; A. T Spaekman 24, B: J Taylor 23/26; C: R Reed 25/25; 25T DB CIS: OA: JAllan 35/35: AA: G Kazolis 34; A: T Spaek- man 27/28: B: I Mekenzie 2W9: C: R Reed 24/25. Saturdav 17th Februarv 2001 9.00am Start 10T Eye Opener Cash Divide Graded $8.00 25T Bogan River Point Score $18.00 AA, A, B, C - 1st & 2nd - Sweep $2 25T Tottenham Classic Single Barrel $18.00 AA, A, B, C - 1st & 2nd - Sweep $2 25T Centre of NSW Double Barrel $18.00 AA, A, B, C - 1st & 2nd - Sweep $2 15 Pair Double Rise $20.00 AA, A, B, C - 1st & 2nd Overall High Gun b Grade High Guns Sash b Trophy Ladies, Junior b Veterans High Guns Noms $82.00 plus Sweeps $6.00 Ladies, Juniors b Veterans $60.00 plus sweeps $6.00 Accommodation: Tottenham Hotel 02 6892 4211, Happy Valley Caravan Park 02 6892 4126 Camping Available on grounds. January 2001 Australian Clay Target Shwting News Page 39 IWW SOUTH WALES GUN CLUB LTD Presents THE CHARmS WATERnOUSE rnMORIAL SHOOTS Qualifying shoots to be held 2nd Wednesday of evety month from 6.30pm 30 target - Double Barrel - 1st each grade Dates of Wednesday Night shoots are:- loth JmUq 2001 - 14th February 2001 - 14th March 2001 1 lth April 2001 - 9th May 2001 - 13th June 2001 - 1 1 th July 2001 - 8th August 2001 Final .to be held Wednesday 12th September 200 1 at 6.30pm Ovel-all - 54cm Television SeL 1st Each grade - 34cm Television Set 2nd Each grade - Trophy Qualification to shoot in the final is that a shooter must have shot in at least three (3) of the Wednesday Night Competitions SOUTH U)NE SKEET CARNIVAL Saturdav 3rd Februarv 2001 - 1 1 .OOam 25t E/O C/D, 75t Championship Overall + 1st 81 2nd Each Grade Location - 131 Booralie Road, Terrery Hills, NSW 2084 (5 kms from Mona Vale Road) Te1:- (02) 9451 1775 - Fax:- (02) 9486 3497 Page 40 Australian Clay Target Shooting News January 2001 19, S Gall 19, B Kncipp 18, S Boydell 52162; ZDAY SKEET HG: P Vella Leys 30132; B: K McWhirter 24/25, I Ridunond River 22-10-W 18, S Bclfield 11; HG: LBuxton 69175. 1901200; 25T DIS CON? AA:A Cullis Leys 23/24; C: T Cramp 23125, D O%ast(42) - 25T WC: J Duyker 26/25, 25125;A: P Jackson 25125, KLonsdale Aitken 21/25; 25T SIB Gr MEM: K Reichmann 25/25, G Mengel, W Moulamein 22-1040 25/25; B: K Drew 23125, R McLean OAUD Pasfield 26/27, S Wallis Selwey, T Schneider; 50T DIB CIS: hiild & O'cast (32) - 1OT DIB E/O: S 23/25; C: M Wynne 22/25; 75T MXD 25121;A: R Riley 25128, W Neill 24/28; AA: PZukman 50150. JDuykee 50150; Bates, S Axhard ,K Simmonds, P CON% AA: A Cullis 114/125; A: K B: C Riley 22125, I Leys 22/25; C: R A: J Cunningham 48150, P Smith Costa, R Taylor, A Taylor, C Hare, M Lonsdale 1201125; B: R McLean Curtis 17/25, T Cramp 12/25; 25T PIS 48160; B: B Mitchell 50150, F Scibilia Absalom, B Axhard, all 10110; 2511 1181125; C: W Kidd 1101125. Gr MEM: OA&AA: K Neill75175, D 48150; C: R Colson 48150, W Reieh- DIS Gr CIS: AA: L Knight, M Pasfield 71/75; A: R Riley 66/75, W mann 47150; 25T SiB:AA: PZikmnnn, Absalom, G Broad; A: S Bates, P NSW 41100 Neil 66175; B: C Riley 74/75, K N Selway;A: R Shepherd; B: KReich- Costa, G Harris; B: E MeCullough, R O'east (18) - 25T EIO: R Clarke, J McWhirter 70175; C: C Leys 69175, T mm,B Mitchell; C: M Crimmins, D Taylor, G Manuel; C: J Costa, K Sim- Lueehitti, P Kouraupis, T Vallelonga, Cramp 56175; 25T DIB CONT MEM: Matthews; OA: J Duyker. monds, N Gibbons; 25T D/B JNR CIS all 25/25; A Lucchitti, H Bader, both OAUF Bradwell 50150, N Nugent 123: N Gibbons 24, A Taylor 23, L 24/25; 75T E/O: AA: L Seeresini 73, R 43144;A: R Riley 49/50, W Neill 41142; Shoalhaven 12.1100 Gorey 22; 25T PIS CIS Gr: OAUL Clarke 72; A: H Bader, P Koumupis, B: K McWhirter 24/25, C Riley 23124; Light Rain (21) - 10T EIO: J McMil- Knight 1171117, M Absalom 72/15, R both 72; B: R Faber 70; C: P Williams C: T Cramp 29133, C Leys 28133. Ian, W Higginbatham, R Ehlers, L Weaver 7M5; A: S Bstes 116/117, G 69, B Thomsan 63; 30T MXD: T Cook, M Carey, I Parker, K Glanville, Smith 72/18, P Hutehinson 69118; B: Arvanitakis 50, P Shephard 50, Y Richmond River 13-1000 all 10110; 20T WC 123: L Cook 52/52, R Taylor 70175. G Manuel 66175, J Neziz 46, K Berry 48. Fine & Very Windy (15) - 25T DM: M Baker 51/52, D Loose; 80 M/P CIS: Walker 65/15; C: A Taylor 67175, K AA: G Mengel 25/25;A: E Good 25125, AA: R Ehlers 1271130, G Cracker Simmonds 63/15, J Costa 82/15; 25T NEW 25.1100 B: F Seibilin 25125; C: D Matthews; 1251130; A: L Cook 1251130, W Hip SJB CIS: OA&AA: G Broad 36/37, R mast (40) - lOOT SPORTING: Ok. N 25T D/B: Ok G Mengel; AA: I Essery ginbatham 1231130; B: F Tot 1181130, Weaver 35/37, L Knight 23/25; A: P Nichols 85; AA: G Condon; A: F 831100, A Clarke 791100; A: E Good D Loose 1051130; C: B Cooper Hutchinson 24125, G Smith 2m5, G Scambo 80, KMoore 78; B: Jim C 71, 86/100, E Balagh 8WlW; B: F Scibilia 122/130, M Bnkcr 1101130; ENC Manuel 24/25, C Hare 35137, E P Fnrkas 71; C: F Minei 72+12, D 881100, D Matthews 751100. AWARD: P Ivec. McCullough 34/31; C: J Costa 23125, Morgan 7219; VEl! R Johnson 72, J K Simmonds 22/25, L Gorey 18/25. Diamond 67. K Moxev 66: LAD: A Richmond River 21-1000 Singleton lZll00 Find251 - 25T DIB CID: AA: W Warm & Showers (60) - 20T WC Cm: Newcastle-Lake Maoquarie 416-11- Selway 25125; A: R Shepherd 25125; A Raisbeck, M McPhee, G Cullcy, 0 W Parkkk ll.1100 B: H Batson; C: B Mitchell 22125; 25T Lighczrolo, P Poile, RJ Moore, B Windy & Cool (40) - 50T SKEET WC: Showers &Windy 110) - OT DIS CD DIS CIS: OA: J Duyker;AA: T Schnei- Mackson, G Pringle, A Fnyth, M hi Ling 124/134, R Grahnm 123134, MA:J Lawrence 20121, G Buekley, J der, R Turner: A: B Juatiee, A Clarke; Halton, B Whipps, F Seve, T Turner, G Gosling 1041112, H Riee 59168; SOT Watts all 20120; BIG: C Ward, R Bums B: HBstson, TMilgate; C: B Mitchell, S Oliver, T Brind; 25TWC: OA&16m- SKEET DBLS: AA: M Nervman 49150, both 18/20; 25T PIS CIS: OA: G R Deane: 50T CONT US: OA: W 17m: P Adsms 38/38; 11m-15m: R P Vella 46/50; A: G Hayes 42/50, B Hawke 70175; AA: J Lawrence; A: G Selway 60150; &A: G Mengel, J Moore 28128; 18m-l9m: N Gay 27128; Buhaginr 37/50; B: K Winning 43150, Buekley; B: C Ward; C: G Payseno; Farrell; A: B Justice, E Balogh; B: K 20m+-25m: B Smith 23129; N Newbury 40150; C: M Ling44/50, R 25T WC 123: T Murray 37137, R Shanahan, H Batson: C: D hlntthews, IYIEGOLD SHIELD 25T DIS 25T PIS Graham 42/50; 50T CLIFF FERGU- Burns 36/37, G Payseno & C Ward R Deane; SAT NIGH? 25T DIS CIS: CIS: OA&A: A Raisbcck 1181120; AA: SON MEM: OA&B: G Foster 57/58, G 24125; 10TDIB MINIS CID: TMurray, OA: W Sclway 25125; AA. g Mengel, P L Finlay 1171120; B: APayth 971100; Gosling 53155AA. M Ncwmnn 55/58, J Lawrence, both 10110; 1OPR D/R Batsan; A: R Shcpherd, J'Cunning- C: D Hungerford 116/120; 20T PIS P Vella 50152; A: B Clifton 46/50, G CD J Lawrence 18120: HG: J ham; B: T Milgate, G Plingle; C: A EVANS SHIELD: Team winner - Hayes 65168; C: M Ling 47150, H Riee Lawrence. Porlo. D Matthews; 25T CONT CIS: CessnackTTurncr, GCullcy,ACullis, 46/50; 50T NLMCTC SmET CIS: OA: J Farrell; AA: W Selway, T G Pringle, P Tumer 2781300. OA&AA: R Clarke 54/54. L Scereseni Port Maequarie 5-1140 Schneier; A: R Shepherd, E Good; B: 5354; A: B Clifton 56158, L Camemn Fine & Stormy (21) - 25T DIS Gr G Pringle, T Milgate; C: A Porlo, D Sydney 3-1100 55153; B: C Lindsay 46/51, M Ling MEM: OA&AA: W Jones 25/25, D Matthews. \Vet Night (54) - 10T EIO: L Trew, G 41151; B: S Bain 44150, P Pemberton Pnafield 35133; A: R Riley 31/32, G Roates, both 30130; 25T PIS & 25T Ern Webb's Sports Store Goodies on Sale You name it we have it. Contact: Kevin on (02)6847 2161 or Mike (02)6847 4730 ACCOMMODATION: Macquarie Valley Motor Inn - Ph: (02) 6847 4396 Warren Motor Inn - Ph: (02) 6847 4404 Club House Motel - Ph: (02) 6847 4923 Royal Hotel - Ph: (02) 6847 4980 Trangie, Nyngan and Narromine within a 40 Minute drive. January 2001 Australian Clay Target Shooting News Page 41 Bendigo 4-1160 O'caeast 1361. OT DIB MINI TWR WO: I Osgood, I Perks, S Gloster. I< Mitchell, W hlcCnrthy all 10110: 25T DIR MINI TWR rJS: OA&A; N Pnt- Tyaguah 5-1160 Fine (16) - 25T CIS: AA: R nrncr Sundav Januarv 7th 12.00 noon start 24126 B: R White 25125; C: K Gibbon 20/25: 50T CONT CIS: AA: R Tvmer Event 1 10 Tgt Pts E/O 47150, E Bnlobgh 44150; A. K O'Brien Event 2 25 Tgt DIE Gr ClShip 45150; B: H Bntsan 4U20, R White 4 grades Lady. Jun, Vet 4U50; C: A Pirlo 38150, W Reichmnn 37150; 25T PTS: AA: R lhrner 70/15, Event 3 40 Tgl Mixed Tgt State E Bnlough 59n5: B: RWl~ite73/75, I< Reichmsn 69/76 C: W Rcichman 67/75, R Dcunne 55175. Cerberus Gun Club Saturday 6th 12-30 Start 10 Tgt Points 5-00 20 Tgt Points 10-00 50 Tgt Double Barrel 18-00 Jackpot operating $784 Saturdav 3rd Februm 100 Tgt Presidents C'Ship Sec: C Carrol(03) 9775 7926 Mornington Clay Target Club -rt -rt 100 Tgt Sonny Cross Memorial Graded Championship 30-00 - --. . -. . -. - . - - .- CROUCH MEM WC: J Butcher Practice every Friday to 6pm Fine 124) - CLUB Dffi CIS: 1st 20120, D Barry 20121, A Wohlers McClurc, P Hnrlnm 52/52 2"d J 19120, S Jackson 18/20; HG: T Sec: Wendy Roberts (03) 5979 2746 Woolmor, B Pykc 51h2:' CLUB Hughes 67170: OfT the fence: D SPRING DIB Cis: OA: G McClure Perkins. 4040; A: P McNnir 30131; 8: D Barns Nepean Clay Target Club 38139, hl Petersen 17/20: 20T WC 123: M Spcnccr 25/25, P Ehvord Saturdav 20th 12-30 Start 24/25. R Ifidcy 22/23; BIM: R urgers 50 Tgt Ball Trap 18-00 19120. Ararat 1-10.00 (161 - 50T DIB CIS: A: T Hughes 49150, D Bcrtalli 67150: B: D Perkins Benufort 17-1160 45150. A \\'olilo.s 43152: C: J Butcher (35) - 2OT Cm Gr: A: L Cook, N 4U50, S Jackson 38/50; 20T BILL Harris, C Dunn, all 20120: B: G Ervin, Page 42 Australian Clay Tar@ Shooting News January 2001 FRIDAY 26"T 10.00 AM START 25 Tgt PIS CIShip AA, A, B, C 1st & 2nd $15 Red $12 1st each grade Sash & Case cartridges value $120 2nd each grade 112 case cartridges value $60 25 Tgt SIB ClShip AA, A, B, C 1st & 2nd $15 Red $12 1st each grade Sash & Fishing Rod & Reel value $1 00 2nd each grade Fishing Rod value $50 25 Tgt DIB ClShip AA, A, B, C 1st & 2nd $25 Red $20 1st each grade Sash & Samsung 34cm colour TV value $279 2nd each grade 112 case cartridges value $60 15 PR DR CIShip AA, A, B, C 1st & 2nd $15 Red $12 1st each grade Sash & Ronson Bread Maker value $120 2nd each grade Teac Radio Cassette Player value $40 SATURDAY 27TH 10.00AM START 25 Tgt Cont PIS CIShip AA, A, B, C 1st & 2nd $15 Red $12 1st each grade Sash & Sunbeam Health Grill value $70 2nd each grade Ronson Cordless Kettle value $35 25 Tgt HICap 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th $25 Red $20 1st Sash & $500 cash, 2nd $200 cash 3rd $100 cash, 4th $75 cash 5th $50 cash, 6th - 10th $25 cash each 25 Tgt DIB CIShip AA, A, B, C 1st & 2nd $25 Red $20 1st each grade Sash & Samsung VCR value $250 2nd each grade 112 case cartridges value $60 HlGH GUN OVER ALL EVENTS SASH & CASE CARTRIDGES LADIES, JUNIORS & VETERANS HlGH GUN $50 TROPHY EACH $300 CASH FOR ANY POSSIBLE OVER FIRST DAY PROGRAM IF NOT, JACKPOTS TO 2ND DAY PROGRAM - DIVIDED IF MORE THAN ONE A FREE BBQ WILL BE HELD ON FRIDAY NIGHT CANTEEN, AMMO & CAMPING AVAILABLE ON GROUND PRESIDENT WAYNE MCCARTHY PH: 03 5442 1776 SECRETARY: IAN PERKS PH: 03 5436 1228 January 2001 Australian Clay Target Shooting News Page 43 Frankston Australian Clay Target Club Inc A 001 0859 S Rossiter Road Carrum Downs Telephone 9782 1626 ABN 255 281 411 1 20 Target Points AA,A,B,C Cash Divide 2 50 Target Double Barrel 3 50 Target Continental 4 75 Target Skeet 1 25 Target Points Cash Divide 2 100 Target Double Barrel 3 100 Target Skeet Sundav 21 Januarv 1st Event to commence at 11.30 1 15 Target Points AA,A,B,c Cash Divide 2 90 Target Mixed Birds AA,A,B,C JACKPOT $900.00 $1 5.00 1st Sash & Trophy 2nd Trophy 3 50 Target Skeet 4 25 Target Skeet Doubles Cash Divide Sunday 28 Januarv 1st Event to commence at 11.30 1 25 Target Trench Cash Divide 2 50 Target Double Barrel 3 15 Pair Double Rise Cash Divide 3 50 Target Skeet 4 50 Target Skeet All Juniors 112 Noms Minimum 2 shooters in each Grade for full first prize to be paid Minimum 3 shooters in each Grade for second prize to be paid Double Barrel Shoot Offs will be shot Double Barrel to finality Skeet Shoot Offs to be shot American Skeet to finality Field & Game Practice every 4th Saturday Trench & Double Trap Practice available Skeet, DTL and Double Rise Practice available Wednesday, Saturday & Sunday loam - 5pm Australia's most Progressive Clay Target Facility WE USE AND RECOMMEND MATTARELL1 AUTOMATIC TRAPS Check our Internet Site at www.shooting.org.au Janualy 2001 Australian Clay Target Shooting News Page 45 B-ea 99/102; A: B Hayes 991100. P Harsham 29-1040 Calvi 98/1W; B: J O'Rorke 9Y100, G ' ~ood(28). 15Tpls cm: AA: P Mules, Aah 94101; 75T SKEEF 0Ag;AA: P R Black, both 44/45; A: R Jorgenson, DaSilva 14175, D O'Sullivan 73/15; A: S Bethune, both 4S45; B: W Sanders, W Thomson 70175, B Miall 67/76; B: R D Harris, K Pitt. all 44/45; C: J Allen 67/75, C Ploudias 66/15; C: D Sandrcs 38/45, A Faahin 35/45; 25T Ogden 63/75, B Maeon 62P75; 25T MEM D/B CIS: AA: D Flavel 69/69, P SKEET DBIS: A: W Thomson W25; Mules W25;A: R Papst 63/69, R Jor- B: B Coleman 22/25; C: C Watson genson 26121; B: D Harris 32/33. A 16/25. Jones 31/32; C: J Sander. 19/25, T EVENT 1: 10 target PIS VO. Cash Divide AEford 19/21; 25T SIS Cm: AA: D 12-1100 Flavel 24/25. R Papst, R Lehmann, EVENT 2: 25 target DOUBLE BARREL CHAMPIONSHIP Fine (29) - lOOT SKEET: AA: D both 23/25; A: N Hinneberg 24/25, T Paraell 971100, M Briggs W100; A: S FOS~~~,B &binson, both 22125; B: D Hewitt 9711W; B: C Ploudias 92/100, Harris, K Pitt, both 22/25; C: J B Meson 89/1W; C: D Ogden 86/100. Sanders 16/25, D Kennedy 14125. T Parncl 82/100; 25 PR SKEET DBLS: AA: D Parsel 48/50; A: S Horsham 11-1100 Hewitt 44/50: B: R Allen 4W50: C: T God (15) - 15T DIS Cm: AA: L Niewand, D Heinrich, R Papst, N Shmock, all 15115:A: R Jorgenaon, N Fraokston 19.1100 Hinneberg, both 15115; B: J Hin- Sunny & Hot (241 - 15T PTS: AA: H neberg, B papst, both 14/15; C: J StaEord 441452% JAttard 45/45: B: B Sanders 13/15, H McClure 12/15; 25T Devitt 45/45; C: R Baranello 34/45, L S/B CIS: AA: N Sh-k 35/37, D Findlay 34/45; 90T OA&AA: B Heinrich 2U25;A: R Jorgenaon 34/31; Hayes 14W150, F Grasao 145; A: T B: B Jenkins 20125, L Sprigge 20/26; Grossi 144/150, J Attard 144; B: L C: J Sanders 19125, H McClure 18/25; Imns 1361150, G kPh 134; C: P Lee 25T CONT DIB CIS: AA: D Heintich 125/150, L Findlay 122. 25/25, R Papst, R Black, bath 24125; A: R Jorgenson 24/25, N Hinneberg Frankston 26-1100 23/25; B: J Hinneberg, L Spriggs, Hot & Sunny (381 - 20T GROUPMET: both 22125; C: J Sanders 22125, H 1st C McHattie, C Irons, R Williams, McClure 2u25. B Hayes, B ILles all 20/20; 30T DUKE OF GLOUCESTER 123: C McHattie Meybomvgh & District 8.1100 Trap and Skeet with Bill lles &Adrian Cousens 4ty40, 1 Findlay 39/40, D Hammond Mild SptingNight (14) - 25T BfPAA: 38/40; 30T D/B: AA: M Barnea 7606, N Css~ells24/25; A: A O'Connell at Traralong Gun club on R Nisbet 75/76; A: C Galea 29/30, H 24125; B: N Cracknell 23n5; C: D Klein 27/30; B: D Hmond 3W30, L Stone 16/20; 10T FTS C/D: 1st N Caa- Saturday January 13th Imns 29/30, C: L Findlay 29130, N sells, A O'Connell, both 3W30, 2nd L Russell 28/30; lO0T SSG3ET: AA: W Johnson, R ltimble, bath 29/30; 25T From noon until 5.00pm Attwwd 971100, D Parsell SUlW, A: NWZ SIS CIS: OA&AA: N Casaells B Mid 981100; B: C Ploudias 971100, 24/25, R Durbridge 23125; A: L B Coleman 98/105: C: L Watson Johnson 23/25, D Robinson 18/25; B: 92/108, D Ogden 9ll108. J Raebum 20/25, CAlderson 17/25; C: P Feryes 16/25, F Hubble 15/25. Laurie Mauger Memorial Shoot 75 Target Sporting Clays In memory of a true gentleman and sportsman. Perpetual Silver Cup - Donated Superb Tri-Colour Sashes for: 1 st, O/A, AA, A, B, C, Veterans, Ladies, Junior Boy, Junior Girl Outstanding Trophy for 1st and 2nd - All Grades Over $7000 in Trophies - All Donated Sunday 28th January Commencing 10.00am. Nominations $30 Laurie was an outstanding club man. He was also a lover of skeet and sporfing clays. 1st Door Prize: One case of cartridges 2nd Door Prize: Half case of cartridges Page 46 Australian Clay Target Shwting News January 2001 GET CLUBINC Postal Address: PO Box 93 Epping 3076 vic Club Location: 20 Vearing Rd. of O'hearns Rd. Epping Vic Ph 03 9401 3134 Fax 03 9401 3122 Reg No A 5465 ABN 34 637 836 794 JANUARY Sunday 7th 12.00 am start 10 tgt EO Point Score Cash Divide Noms $7.00 25 tgt Double Barrel 0fAAA.A.B.CNoms $10 Red $8 Jnrs $6 25 tgt Continental 0fAAA.A.B.CNoms $10 Red $8 Jnrs $6 50 tgt Skeet 0fAAA.A.B.CNoms $18 Red $14 Jnrs $10 15 Pair Double Rise 0fAAA.A.B.CNoms $12 Red $10 Jnrs $8 50 tgt 5 Stand Sporting 0fAAA.A.B.CNoms $18 Red $14 Jnrs $10 Sunday 14th 11.00am start Simulated F & G OTG (noms close 1.00pm sharp) Saturday 20th Skeet Shoot 10.00am start 50 tgt 12g Skeet 0fAAA.A.B.CNoms $18 Red $14 Jnrs $10 50 tgt 20g Skeet 0fAAA.A.B.CNoms $18 Red $14 Jnrs $10 50t Skeet Doubles 0fAAA.A.B.CNoms $18 Red $14 Jnrs $10 Saturday Night Twilight & Night Shoot 6.00pm start 10 tgt EO Point Score Cash Divide Noms $7.00 25 tgt DIBarrel Twilight Shoot 0fAAA.A.B.CNoms $10 Red $8 Jnrs $6 25 tgt DIBarrel Night Shoot 0fAAA.A.B.CNoms $10 Red $8 Jnrs $6 Sausage sizzle on the night Sunday 21st 12.00 am start 10 tgt EO Point Score Cash Divide Noms $7.00 25 tgt Double Barrel O/AAA.A.B.CNoms $10 Red $8 Jnrs $6 25 tgt Single Barrel O/AAA.A.B.CNoms $10 Red $8 Jnrs $6 50 tgt Ball Trap 0fAAA.A.B.CNoms $18 Red $14 Jnrs $10 50 tgt Skeet 0fAAA.A.B.CNoms $18 Red $14 Jnrs $10 25 tgt 5 Stand Sporting O/AAA.A.B.CNoms $10 Red $8 Jnrs $6 Sunday 28th 11.00 am start Simulated F & G OTG (noms close 1.00pm sharp) PRELIMINARY NOTICE Saturday 10th February 2001 100 tgt Saga Remington Sporting Classic OIAAA. A. B. C All ACTA, AFGA & SSAA Shooters welcome PRACTICE Saturday 12pm to 5pm - DTL,Skeet, Tower & 5 Stand Sporting Sun 12pm to 5pm - limited DTL & Skeet, Tue 12pm to 5pm - DTL,Skeet & Tower President Dom Tigani ph 9465 2598, Home 9436 4770 Secretary Peter Signorotto phlfax 9401 3134 Mobile 0417 319 252 Page 48 Australian Clay Target Shooting News January 2001 Collinson, FV Cislqwski, M Iwank$A: 67175: ASIA PACIFIC MASTERS R Dunn, P Henderson; B: G GAMES GRADE 25T S/B: OA: J Now&owski, R Dean. J Williams; C: Walsh 25128; M: J hfaek 24/25, H B Bowater. K Moss; 25T DB CONT Potts 24/26, C Wtt 23126:A: BTresid- CENTRAL ZONE M: G Archer 1291129, M Blaine dcr 24/25, P Luppi 23/25, GMacPhee 13U138; A: C Betteridge 56/58, D 28131; B: F McCnnn 23125, E Kratrer Killiok 57158; B: J Williams 34/34, g 2V25. P Loemer 25130: C: B Fmst Nowekowski 33134: C: B Bowvtcr 22125, D hfeAdvm 21125, B Wiseman TRAP CARN 24/25, K Morr 23125; 25T DiB: AA: hi 21127; ASIA PACIFIC MASTERS McGill, M Collins, R Collinson, J GAMES AGE 25T SIB: SOYRS+: H Rigs, R Linton, M Iwmki, GArcher. Potts 23/25. R Dodson 20125, M Gin M Blain, I Turner, W Ci.ilowski, G 18125; 4OYRS+: S Walsh 25125, d Ren; A: C Betteridge, B Pavy. I Mack 24125, C Will 23rr5; 5OYRS+: B :."".s "...... ,as,..-* .. , . ..$ ... . : McHarrie, J Bradlex P Hendenon. A Trc~idder24125. P Luppi 23/25, G ~~~~~ld$~~. Clay Vasanlini, R Draper, B Murphy, D MaePhee 24126: GOYRS+: F McCann Killiek, GPalethorpe; B: ABawster. D 23125, E I(ralzer 27130, B bst26/30; Reeves; C: K Mass; 25T DB CEb g ~OYRSI:P Locnler 24/28, c ~oekr~~d Nowakowski, R Scott, I Turner, R 23/28, C McClynmnt 21126: ASIA TaTget, ? .~,Pi , i .. . Clubj-a ' .,. ..: I Collinson, I MeHarrie, all 25/25; HG: PACIFIC MASTERS GAMES AA: J Rigs 23W235; A: hi McGill GRADE 50T DiB: OA: G MacPhee . ,.," 2321236; B: G Facer 2251235; C: K 92/92: AA: H Potts, B Turner 63165, J Mosr, E Favale, both 2061235. Mack 62/65; A: R Jones 73174. R Dodson 67/59, P Luppi 66/69; B: P condm,iI.e 11-11.00 Locfner 49150, R Kilmnrtin 55158. C 24th & 25th February 2001 O'east (19) - 10OTD/8:OA: K Kuhl;A: Shaw 54158; C: D McAdnm 54155, hl G Koeho. N Gabhert: B: P Williams. R Gin 53155. B Frost 47150; ASIA SATURDAY 24TH 9AM Banks: C: M Day, J ~obbert. PAcmc MASTERS GAMES AGE 50T DIB 3OYRS+: H Potts 50150. M Evt 1: 25 Tgt Cash Divide 15M Gold Const 27-1040 Cvin 49150, R Dodson 48150; 40YRSt: Pine & Wndy (53) -ASIA PACIFIC J Ynel; 70172. C Langley 69172, V Graded MASTERS GAMES GRADE 25T Vviniv 55/56: 5OYRS+: G hfacPhee Evt 2: 25 Tgt QCTA CZ DB C'Ship 15M FTS: OA: G kecl~78/78; AA: H Potts 92192, R Jancs 73174, D Mdrdvm 75475, G Witt 78178, J Jahnson 77178; 49150: GOYRS+: B Frost 50153. C O/A Sash and Trophy A: G McPhec 80181, B Tresiddcr Shaw 49/50, G Hermle 46150: 1st AA, A, B & C - Badge & Trophy 79181, R Dodson 73175; B: N Mills 70YRS+: P Laemer 49/50, B Wer 7!2?5. T Birdsall 7li75, E Kratzer 48150. C Boyd 47150. 2nd AA, A, B & C - Trophy 70175; C: B Brast 74115, E Snlits Evt 25 Tgt QCTA CZ SB C'Ship 15M 71/75, M Csin 66/75; ASIA PACIFIC Gold Coast 28-10-00 3: hUSTERS GAMES AGE 25T PTS: Fine & Windy I431 - ASIA PACIFIC O/A Sash and Trophy 3OYRS+: H Potts 7717. R Dodson GOLD COAST GRADE SKEET 73/75, E Srnits 71175; 4OYRS+: J CLASSIC 50T OA: G MacPhcc 49151; 1st AA, A, B & C - Badge & Trophy Johnson 18V183, C Wilt 1811183. .I AA. G Bedington 47/50, C Langley 2nd AA, A, B & C - Trophy ma& 73/15; 5OYRS+: G Leech 75175. 45150, H Barton 44150: A: B Fnir- G MacPhee 98/99. B Tresiddcr 97199: weather 48151, K Krebs 46150, B Evt 4: 15 Pair Double Rise QCTA CZ C'Ship GOYRS+: B Frost 74175. G Hermle Tresidder 63/68; B: R Kilmartin O/A Sash and Trophy 76/81. E Kralzer 75181: 7OYRS+: N 48/51, T Dorc 47150, R Dodson 56/60: Mtlls'72175, C Boyd 69/15. B Turnor C: M Leaman 45150. HPotts 42/50, K 1st AA, A, B & C - Badge & Trophy 2nd AA, A, B & C - Trophy Queensland Clay Target Assoc. Inc. SUNDAY 25TH 8.30AM Evt 5: 25 Tgt QCTA CZ Cont. C'Ship 15M 2001 Overseas O/A Sash and Trophy 1st AA, A, B & C - Badge &Trophy 2nd AA, A, B & C -Trophy Skeet Contingent Evt 6: 25 Tgt QCTA CZ C'Ship 15M O/A Sash and Trophy DatesNenues 1st AA, A, B Er C - Badge & Trophy 2nd AA, A, B & C - Trophy South-East Zone - Brisbane - Evt 7: 25 Tgt QCTA CZ Handicap 3rdI4th March Ist, Znd, 3rd, 4th Western Zone - Roma - 12th May QCTA CZ Team Postal Shoot after Event 7 Central Zone - Tallawalla - 7th/8th July Overall - AA, A, B & C grade, Women, Junior & Northern Zone - Burdekin - Veteran High Guns llthIl2th August Central Zone Team selected on Events 2, 3 & 6 ZONE SECRETARY: State Carnival - Toowoomba - Sharon Becker 07 4982 5191 14tW16th September BARCALDINE: State Carnival is a compulsory venue Ron Clive 07 4651 1330 AH Best 4 of 5 venues to count ZONE PRESIDENT: Rick Kennedy 07 4654 6276 BH QCTA State Office 02 - 6762 5525 The Co~nnlitteeresews the right to change the - programme without notice ifnecessary. January 2001 Austmlinn Clay Target Shooting News Page 51 Lien 41/50: ASIA PACIFIC GOLD COAST AGE SKEET CLASSIC 5W: ; 30YRS+: R Dadsan 46/50, M Leamon 45/50, H Potta 42/50; 4OYRS+: G Kil- martin 48/50, T Dore 47/50, C Langley 46/50; SOW+: G MncPhee 49/51, B Fairneather 48151, G Bed- ington 47/50; 6OYRS+: TEdgar 46/50, C Shaw 44/50, C Nelis 43/50; 70Wt:B Hemessy 46/50, B ber 45/50, N Mills 3W50; ASIA PACIFIC GOLD COAST SKEET CIS 50F OA: G Bedington 55/55: AA: C Langley 52/55, M Barton 51/55: A: B Fair- weather 54/55, G Manning 49/50, B Tresidder 47/50; B: T Dare 52/54, R Dodson 51/54, C Larsen 47/50; C: K J,ien 45/50, R Shelvy 43/50, B Sehieb 45/54; ASIA PACIFIC GOLD COAST Sundav 28th Trw AGE SKEET CIS 5m 3OYRS+: R Dodeon 48/50, M Leamon 40150, M 25 TGT Double Barrel Cain 38/50; 40YRS+: T Dore 48/50, C Langley 47/50, R Kilmartin 46/50; Sweepstakes $8.00 50YRS+: G Bedington 55/55, B Fair- Gold coast 1.11.00 weather 54150, G Manning 49/50; Fine Wight (26) - 75T MED: AA: J 25 TGT Single Barrel 6OYRS+: B Nelis 46/50, C Shsw Mack 122/131, G Sckaf l2U131; A: J 45/50. T Edgar 44/50; 7OYRS+: B Smaniotto 117/125 R Cangiano AAA B C $12.00 Hennesay 43/50. B ber42/50, N 114/125; B: A Smits 112/125, J Mills 3W50. Mouser 109/125: C: E Smits 106/125. R Rossi 96/125. Gold Coast 29.10.00 50 TGT Double Barrel Fine & Windy (46) - ASIA PACIFIC Gold Coast 5-1140 GOLD COAST CWISSIC GRADE Fine (29) - lOOT SPORTING: OA: G AAA B C $15.00 SPORTING SOT: OA: C Lsngley Bedington 9UlW, AA: J Hallonds 48150; AA: G Bedington 56/62, R 89/1W, J Johnson 731100;A: B ber Trophies 1st 2nd Each Grade Dodson 57/62, M Bartan 41/50; A: T 88mW, B McKeehnie 87/100, B: R Dare 47/50, T Birdsall 46/50, B Fair- Jones 62/100, D Wynyard 76/1W, C: 10 Pair Double Rise weather 46/50; B: R Kilmarfin 43/50, D Munro 7WlW. E Berryman 62/1M); B Tresidder 63175, C hen59/74; C: JNR: J Bmomhead 7UlW, A Bmom- C Shaw 43/50, D MeAdam 43/50, M head 7UIW. Gin 39/50; ASIA PACIFIC GOLD COAST CLASSIC AGE SPORTING Gold Coast 18-llM) SOT. SOW+: R Dodson 46/50, M Cloudy & Mild (15). SOTSKEET CD: Leamon 4W50, M gin 39/50; 40YRS+: AA: C Langley 49/50; A: N Fair- C Langley 48/50, T Dore 47/50, T weather 47/50; B. R Krebs, T Edgar, Birdsall 48/50; SOYRS+: G Bedington both 46/50; C: R Jones 44/50; WC HG 46/60, B Fairweather 45/50, G SKEET: AA: C Langley 49/50; A: B GOLD COAST CLAY TARGET CLUB (Inc) Program for January 2001 Program Change Gross Road, Woongoolba, Qld Practice On Saturdays 1.00 to 5.00p.m. $7.00 for 25 targets. Wednesday 3rd 7.30p.m. 75T Trap Graded Tr?phies $28.00 Sunday 7th 9.00asl. lOOT Sporting Graded Tmphies $39.00 Sunday 14th 9.30a.m. Trap 1st Sunday In Month Event 1 25T DIB 15m Cash Divide GradedAA,A,B,C. lOOT Sporting 9.00a.m. Event 2 SOT D/B 15m January High Gun GradedTrophies 1st & 2nd each grade 1st Wednesday Evening In Month Event 3 25T DIB 15m Paints Graded Trophies 1st & 2nd each grade 75T Trap 7.30p.m. Event 4 15 Pair Double Rise 15m Graded Trophies 1st & 2nd each grade 2nd Sunday In Month Total Pmgram $44.00 60% Noms for VeteranslLadiedJuniors 125T Trap 9.30a.m. Club Jackpot-2 Draws Unlimited Tickets $1.00 each 3rd Sunday In Month Sunday 21st 9.Wa.m. Skeet 125T Graded Tmphies 125T Skeet 9.00a.m. Total Pmgram $39.00 BBQ LUNCH 'AFTERNOON TEA *REFRESHMENTS, Visit Our Website: www.bangbang.org.au The Committee reserras the right ta alter the pmgram without notice if neeessw. President: John Mack 0414 866 313 Secretary: Kevin Seeney 0427 761 945 Club Houee 07 5546 1368 Visit Our Website: www.bangbang.0rg.a~ Page 52 Australian Clay Target Shwting News January 2001 Kingaroy Clay Target Club Inc 11 ( Saturday 3rd & Sunday 4th February 2001 1 11 SAT. 3RD FEBRUARY - 12 NOON Evt 1: 25 Tgt DB - 15M - Sweeps $10 AA, A, B & C - 50% Noms back to shooters Evt 2: Clay Targets Australia .... S.B. C'Ship 25 Tgt - 15M ...... Trophies 1st & 2nd; AA, A, B, C $15 O/A Trophy & Badge ...... Sponsored by Retravision Kingaroy Evt 3: Anderson's Fruit Market .... Cont C'Ship 25 Tgt - 15M ...... Trophies 1st & 2nd; AA, A, B & C $15 O/A Trophy & Badge ...... Sponsored by Karel Srb SUN 4TW FEBRUARY - 8.00ANI Evt 4: Toyota Motor Sales .... D.B. C'Ship 25 Tgt - 15M .... Trophies 1st & 2nd; AA, A, B & C $15 O/A Trophy & Badge ..... Sponsored By Toyota Motor Sales Evt 5: Lyle Vidler & Merv Champney Perpetual Shield 30 Tgt Handicap - Shot in 1 visit to trap - Calcutta Event $30 lst, 2nd, 3rd & 4th - 60% Noms back to shooters Evt 6: G.N. Crumpton & Sons ...... Points C'Ship 25 Tgt - 15M ...... Trophies 1st & 2nd; AA, A, B & C $15 O/A Trophy & Badge Evt 7: Kingaroy Machinery Centre .... DR C'Ship 15Pair- 15M ..... Trophies lst&2nd$15 O/A Trophy & Badge **TOTAL NOMS : $1 15 HIGH GUNS: - O/A Sponsored by Neale Tessmann & Phil Northcott AA, A, B & C sponsored by Winchester Australia Other Sponsors: - Eric & Kath Gelling (Carrollee Hotel) Ladies, Juniors & Veterans - 60% of noms if shooting whole programme. Calcutta (event 5) - no deductions Calcutta drawn 5:30pm - Auction 6:OOpm - Free Dinner !! Practice available 9.30arn to 1lam on Saturday CAMPING AVAILABLE ON GROUND Accommodation - phone direct - Pioneer Lodge Motel: 07 4162 3999 Burke & Wills Motor Inn: 07 4162 2933; Oasis Motel: 07 4162 2399 Please support the motels that support the Club. President: 07 4164 4141 Secretary: 07 4162 1791 Club House: 07 4162 5296 - - - - January 2001 Austrahan Clay Slhrget Shwtmg News Page 53 Nelis 47150; B: J Hollonds 49150, R 1391150; C; N BarN 1271150, J Krebs 48/50; C: E Kratzer 47/50; 25T - Perfect 12U150; 25T WC: B Paw DBLS SKEE'I! AA: C Langley 23125; 25/25, N Bany 27128, R Dvnn 28/28, A: B Fairweather 24125, B Nelia Kcondon 23125; 60ThlED C.S: OA: B 24/25; B: R Kmbs 23125; C: J Under- ICoitkn 98110;AAIA: B PW 95/1W, G hill 20/25; OAIIG. C Langley 12U125. Whitfield 94/100; B A Love 94100, I Loch891100; C: J She& 821100, CLAY TARGET CLUB Gold cosst 19-11-00 N Barry 791100; OAHG: R Koitka Cloudy Warm Humid (45) - 25T DIB 3081325; MAHG: R Duon 3W25; S/S: AA: E Blaogh, M Jones, G Sekaf, BHG: R Woodhouse 3021325; CHG: N D Johnson, R Page all 25125; A: R Barry 2701325. Jones, M Page, A Jnrvis all 25/25; B: C Hayward, E Ihtzer both 25/25; C: Mount Isa 11-11-00 0 Edwards 21/25; 5O'T DIB HG:AA: M Hot & Humid - 25T SKEET WC 123: Joass 7M6, E Balagh 75176; A: K D Stitt 22/25, P Whatmore 18/25, R McKechnie 49150, P :Luppi 52154; B: Ohlsen 17/25; 25T EVP A: R Walsh H Batson 49150, E Smits 48/50; C: D 24/25; B: D Stitt 21125; C: P Rose Edwards 31150, J McPherson 24/50; 21/25; 25T Dm A: R Walsh 25125; B: 25T DiB ITS: AA: J Mack 89190, R J Sebastiani Snr 25/25; C: P Pozzoli Page 86/90; A: J Gerrard 74lT5, J 19/25; 25T P/S:A: RWalsh 11115; B: J Underhill 73/75; B: A Smits 72115, R Sebastinni 63/75; C: K Moss 53/15; Abbot 96/99; C: D Edwards 44175, J 25T CON'I! A: R Walsh WZ5; B: J *13TH & 14TH McPherson 16115; 30T MED: AA: M Sebastinni Snr 18/25; C: J Sebastiani Joass 50150, D Johnson 49150; A: R Jnr 18/25; CLUB JACKPOT: D Stitt. Jones 75/75, A Jawis 73175; B: T Sambell49150, S Tunney 48/50; C: V Port Denison 261140 Smits 38150, D Edwards 24/60: Wet (141 - 25T SKEET: L Popdin, B OAHG: R Jones 2141220; FMHG: D Gall both 22125, M blain, N Maltby Edwards 801200. both 19125; 25T Dm: AA: L Popdin 25/25; A: G Matlby, N Maltby, B Gall Goondiwindi 12-10-00 all 24125; B: P Colls 24125; C: P TOTAL APPROX $7,300 O'cast (24) - l(MT: AA: S Hodgson, R Angelino 21/25; 30T PIS 123: G Loy;A: ARobb, G Rilon; B: D Makim, Maltby 84190. R Smell 83190, G B De Bortoli; C: R Carriban, A Stewart 82/90; 50T D/B: AA: M Blain Norman. 50150; A: L Maltby 48/50; B: R Snell SATURDAY 13TH 9.00am 44/50; C: 0 Perrett 35/50. EVENT 1. 100 TARGET DOUBLE BARREL bed cliff^ City 12-1100 CHAMPIONSHIP $65 Fine & Hat (20) - 25T DIB SIS: AA: B 0.A SASH & LAWNMOWER 1ST & Howell, I Mohr, both 25/25; A: R Wright, E Chizzotti, L Fawles. R 2ND in Grade, & L, J, V McNamara, all 25125; B: P Loefler 25125; C: S Vnlaszm, S Bell, both 22/25; 25T PTS: AA: W Stevens 108/111: A: R Wright 1131121; B: P Loemer 71/75; C: S Patti 7U75; 25T DIB BfE AA: W Stevens 24/25; A: R wright 23/25; B: P Locfler 24/25; C: D Field 21/25; 25T DIB WC 1W. I SUNDAY 14TH 8.00am Hedger 35136, P Loefner 34/36, B 25 TARGET DOUBLE BARREL Howell 23/25; HGAA: W Stevens EVENT 2. Kingamy 5-1100 14~1150;HGA: R might 14~150; CONTINENTAL $15 Fine (24) - 25T HIC 123: T Vidler HGB: P Loemer 1441150; HGC: S 1ST & 2ND in Grade 27127, M Behm 26/27, C McCann Valastm 1221150. 45/46,25T PPS:A: P McDonald 73/15; EVENT 3. 50 TARGET POINTS CHAMPIONSHIP B: R ~rittinn78/81; C: J Jones 66115; Rackhampton 5.1140 15PR D/R: A: T Vidler 28/30; B: C Warm (27) - 25T Dm: AA: G Whitfield 0.A SASH 1ST & 2ND in Grade, Mccann 25/30; C: S Dempster 23/30; 88/89; A: L Chelcpy 78176; B: S HG: T Xdler 124/130. Cutting 30131; C: P Shew 23125; 25T & L, J, V (Ammunition) SIB. AA: M W-ock 24% A. M Bell 25/28. B: C Peadon 22/25; C:P Shaw Shot in 2 visits to the traps 1912j; 25T PTS: AA: M Wamock EVENT 4. 25 TARGET SINGLE BARREL off 16 77/75; A. K Harrower 72175; B: S Metres $15 Cutting 73/81; C: M Chelepy 63/75; 25T SKEEZA: L Chelepy 24/25; B: G 1ST & 2ND in Grade Dam 23/25; C: A Badawi 21/25; 25T SKEET DBLS:A: L Chelepy 24/25; B: V Hyde 21/25; C: A bade* 17/25; HIGH GUNS RICK HANNAH TROPHIES: MA: OVERALL - SASH & MIROKU TRAPGUN M Bell 931100; B: ABadawi 38/100; C: D Wust 72/00; HG: L Chelepy GRADES - SASH & CASH $300/Grade 1801175. VETERANS & JUNIORS - SASH & TROPHY LADIES - WENDY PORFIRI MEMORIAL TROPHY & SASH Gladstone Clay Target Club Australia Day Shoot (Friday 26/1/2001) NOMINATIONS Central Zone Championships (Qld) 1.00pm Start OPEN $120.00, LADIES &VETS. $95.00, Evt.1 25T Bail Trap A,B,C Cash Div Evt. 2 50T QCTA CZ Bail Trap ClShip JUNIORS $80.00 (only if shooting full program) OASash &Cash 1st A,B.C Badge & Cash Camping & hot showers on grounds. Practice Evt. 3 10 Pair 20m Deauville Doubles Cash Div Evt. 4 20 Pair 20m Deauvilie Doubles QCTACZ ClShip Friday from 3.00 PM. OA Winners Sash & Cash 2nd & 3rd Badge 8 Cash BBQ TEA & NIGHT TRAP The committee reserves the right to alter the program. Evt. 5 ZOT DB 15m AA,A.B,C Cash Div Evt. 6 25T DB 15m Night QCTA CZ ClShip OA Sash 8 PRESIDENT: DON PORTORS Cash. 1st AA,A,B,C Badge & Cash Evt. 7 25T DB PTS 15m NightQCTACZClShip OASash &Cash. 1st AA,A,B,C Badge & Cash Enquiries phone. Ray Wise 4972 3WO or Peter Purkis 4973 6557 (AH). Page 54 Australian Clay Target Shooting News January 2001 Roma 21-1040 25T S/B SEZ CIS: OA: C Witt 25125; 1871215; VETHG: A Page 1881215; Fine & Cloudy (23) - ChlCh 115T AA W Murray 33/34, P Freelcuys CHG: B Stevens 1801215; BGH: M DIB, 15T SiB, 15T DIB FTS, 15T 32/34; A: R Brown 26127, hl Birgan Bryan1981215; AHG: P Black H/C. 5 PR Dm) - Oh. K Jarick: AA: 25/27: B: C Wheatlcy 24127, ASmits 2051215; AAHG: C Witt 2061215; R &senbcrger, A Faulkner; G 23127; C: E Smits 24/26, J Broom- OAHG: D Stevens 209f215. MacPhee, R Gundry; B: D Wickis, M head 23123: LAD: J Loy 22/25; JNF2 Buskio; C: D Hannah. J Guinea: J Broomhead 23/25; VET: B rimer 15PR Dlr: AA: A Faulkner; A: R 24127: 30T MED: OA: G Nomic Gundry; B: D Wicks; C: J Guinea; 75/75; AA: Mack 961100, Q PorFlri DID: 1st K Jarick, G Bryant, 2nd J 971100;A: L Murray 981100, E Little Scott, A Faulkncc 941100, B: A Smits 69175. B Weedon 66175; C: P Moore 40150, E Smits 39/40: LAD: V Porsythc 43150; JNR: T vaina 49/50: VET E ~ittlc73n5; 25T PTS SEZ US: OA: G Sckef 81/81; AA: D Stevens 80181, P Anderson 1191120; A: S Hebermann 95196. G Brawne 94/96; B: V Forsythc 73175. B Weedon 7U75; C: A Broomhead 68/75, J Brwmhcnd 63/75: LAD: VForsythe 73/75; JNR: L Murray 74175; VET: APage 77181; 25T SEZ WC,G Sekaf 51/51, B Stevens 50151, J Jardine 39/40, M Birgan 42433 Minos 41/43: 15PR South East Zone QCTA 2W22-10- D/R SEZ CIS: OA: G Redmond 00 38140; AA: K Stevens 36/40, P Free. Visitors from - Caboolturc, Sun- leugns 27130; A: R Smits 36/40, M shine Coast, Maryborough, Birgan 25/30; B: J Loy 28130, A Kinpamy, Bundaberg, Gold Coast, Smits 31/40; C: B Wiscman 23/30. E Central Burnett, Toowoombu, Smits 22/30; HGOA: G Sckvf Goondiwindi, Warwick, Richmond 2421255; HGAA P Frcclcegus River, Redclime, Lightning Ridge, 24V255; HGA: M Birgan 2371255; Terranore Lakes. Townsvillc. Rama, HGB: L Murray 2351255; HGC: E hogwla~ush,Brisbanc; ST DIB Gr Smits 2131255; HGLAD: V Forsythc SIS: AA: G Costnnza, G Hemle, R 2321255; HGJNR: T Vainv 2381255; Page. T Vaina, M Jonss, J Mack, S HGVET: R Wright 2321255; Cunnizsnro. G Sckuf. C Witt, M Meadows Shoulder to Shouldor Swale, G Stovcns, P Andcrron. P Team - G Sekaf, R Smih, T Vaina. V Freeleapus, all 25/25; 25T DIB SEZ Veina, J Mack. M Joass; SEZ Open CIS: OA: P Freeleays 94191: AA: G Team - W Murruv. P Anderson. G Rcdmond 93/94, M Swnie 86187; A: Sekaf, K ~.~sumnko,M Swnli, J J Loy 75Pi6, A Page 57153: B: V Loy; LAD %am - J Loy, S anney, V Forsythc 69/60, C Boyd 43144; C: B Smits; JNR Team - T Vains. L Wiseman 24/25, E Smits 28/32; Mum% H Cnuley; VET ham - R LAD: V Foraythe 25125; JNR: T Wtigllt, G Mariner. A Page. Vaina 40141: VET: A Page 25125; Tallawalla Clay Target Club Inc PO Box 147, Blackwater Q, 4717 TOOWOOMBA 0 CLAY TARGET CLUB INC BAY SlE3[00T 2 DAY SKEET 27th & 28th January 200 1 PROG ME Saturdav 87th Januarv 200 1 Commencing 9.00 am 27TH - 28TH JANUARY 2001 Event 1. 50 Tgts Coalfields Skeet C'Ship Friday 26th 10.00 am Practice Overall, A. B, C (AA 5 or more in eaih grade) - Sponsored by Blackwater Sports Sat 27th 9.30am Noms Event 2. 10 Tgts D.B. Eye Opener Ev 1. 50T Charlton Skeet Chmp. $20.00 Event 3. 25 Tgts D.B. Cash Handicap Event 4. 20 Pair CZ QGTA Nlght Deauville Doubles opt swp $2.00 G'Bhip Ev 2. 50TAldo Sceresini Skeet Hcp $20.00 Bundav 28th Januarv 2001 opt swp $2.00 Commencing 9.00am Event 5. 25 Tgts CZ QCTA Day Points Continental Sun 28th 9.30am C'ship EV3. 50T George McKean Skeet Chmp. $20.00 Event 6. 100 Tgts Coalfields 100 D.B. C'Ship opt swp $2.00 Overall, AA, A, B and C grades Ev 4. 50T Top Gun Used Cars Skeet Doubles Best Junior, Best Veteran and Best Lady Sponsored by BHP Australia Coal Chmp. $20.00 opt. $2.00 omRIGX ~mms a -a The committee resemes the right to alter the pmgramme should it be necessam. Opt High Gun Purse $2.00 FACLUlTXSAVACLAB1E, SHOWERS, CAlWPLNG Total Noms $90.00 mEAI-5, Ern. For any information please contact the President, Wayne President: Max Barton Ph: 4632 1138 NOITIS on 07 4982 5120 or Seoretav Vere Starch BIB 07 Secretary: Ken Miller Ph: 4633 2360 4986 1009 or A/H 07 4982 6279. Club Ph: 4630 4175 January 2001 Australian Clay Target Shooting News Page 55 Australian Clay Target Association Inc 2001 ANNUAL REGISTRATION & CLUB MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION (To be handed to the Club Secretaiy with your Registered Shooter Record Book) Registered Number Shooters Licence Number Christian Name Surname (Required) Address Post Code Telephone Number Date of Birth (Required) I/ My existing (or last recorded shooting details are: Australian Common Mark 1.S.S.F. Trap Grade Australian D.T.L. Handicap I.S.S.F. Skeet Grade Australian Skeet Tower Grade Ball Trap Grade Sporting Clays Grade I hereby apply for membership of the as amcontinuing, or 0new member, together with my application for A.C.T.A. registration for the year ending 31st December, 2001. q I have previously been a registered member with the A. C. T. A. Type of Membership: (Membership includes Insurance) qClub Life Member 0 Club Membership 0A.C.T.A Annual Registration Adult Fee 0Second and Successive Adult Family Member of Common Address Veteran Concession [Overthe age of 65 years at date OI registration) 0Long Setvice Concession (over the age of so years at date of registration with 30 years continuous membership wilh the A.C.TA) 17 Junior membership (Under the age of 18 at the date of registration) 0 Legislation Fighting Fund Levy to all New Adult Shooters Total $ I undenake to abide by the Rules and By laws of the abovementioned Club, my Slate Association and the Australian Clay Target Association and I advise that I conform wilh my State ai Residence Firearm Regulations and shall nolily my club immediately upon no" renewal, cancallabn or suspension of my shwters licence. 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