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\ÊnxÊÈÈnÊÓäxÊ{Óä Ê National Volume No. 61 Issue No. 1 January 2008 President’s Official Journal Of the Australian Clay Target Association Incorporated Notes Annual Subscription Rate: $44 John Mack February issue closes December 13 March issue closes January 20 No matter where you travel, it is so apparent how proud we are of our own clubs, National Office Carrie Elton, Chief Executive Officer having just returned from the Victorian State Trap Carnival held at Echuca is a email: [email protected] prime example. The grounds were picture perfect, a new veranda on the clubhouse Rowena Spiranac, Accounts gave a large area of covered seating, trade displays on hand showing new products, email: [email protected] and friendly volunteers bring about a great atmosphere on the grounds. CTSN email: [email protected] With 354 nominations for the carnival, which saw 76 junior shooters compete, itself Maureen Ryan, Membership email: [email protected] a fantastic achievement, with a school contingent travelling from New Zealand to Sue Vesperman, Reception challenge the Victorian schools team. Credit must go to V.C.T.A. president Ron Traill email: [email protected] and fellow executive member Lynne Curtis for making this carnival a must on your David Jocelyn, Ground Curator shoot calendar. Contact: Australian Clay Target The ACTA board held its second meeting early in November with plenty of items on Association Inc. the agenda it was a full day, and I am happy to report full consensus was met on our PO Box 466, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 grounds upgrade. Likewise, our strategic plan and state based ISSF pathway were Phone: (02) 6931 0122 endorsed. Our new CEO Carrie Elton presented papers on her meetings with Wagga Fax: (02) 6931 0125 Website: www.claytarget.com.au Wagga council showing far better communications between our respective bodies, during these meetings Carrie was informed by the deputy mayor Jan Hay how Historian Mark McInnes appreciative council are to the amount of business our members bring into town Ph: (02) 6792 2956, Mob: 0428 924 777 each year. NATIONAL EXECUTIVE Our membership continues to grow, final figures for 2007 show an increase by 284 Patron from last year bring our membership up to 12,537, being our highest membership The Right Honourable Malcolm Fraser, A.C., C.H. since 1998 with the new membership categories now in place for 2008, and we hope President John Mack to see a larger increase this time next year. Ph: (07) 3804 0026, Mob: 0414 866 313 Vice Presidents Mr Ron Traill Ph: (03) 5484 1356 Mrs Elaine Forward CONTENTS Ph: (08) 9825 1137 Board President’s Notes ...... 1 New Australian Record at NSW Mr Robert Fox Ph: (08) 8983 3180 Beretta Girl Action ...... 2 ISSF Carnival ...... 53 Mr Dennis Harwood Canberra International CTC ...... 4 Big Field and High Scores at NWZ Ph: (07) 4635 3856 From the National CEO ...... 5 Carnival ...... 54 Mr David Coleman The Last Gum Tree at Kibah ...... 6 Melbourne–Werribee Olympic Trap Ph: (02) 6931 4454 Mob: 0417 929 131 Port Macquarie CTC Annual 2 Day Challenge ...... 57 Mr Allan Vilcins Carnival ...... 8 Psychological Skills for Shooting...... 58 Ph: (08) 8389 2467 Victorian Trap Carnival a Huge Success...... 12 2007 ACTA Sporting Clays Queensland Mr Lynne Curtis Vale...... 15 State Championship...... 59 Ph: (03) 5152 4131 Your Say ...... 16 Kempsey CTC ...... 60 Executive Charity Shoot at New South Wales Break Badges...... 61 Mr Allan Kenny Gun Club ...... 18 Zone Night Deauville Doubles shot at Ph: (03) 6233 5742 Deniliquin CTC - Jack wins High Gun...... 19 Mathoura ...... 62 Mr Vince Mollica (Jnr) Ph: 0409 336 445 It’s Your Call ...... 20 Tambo Clay Target Club ...... 63 Mr Robert Andrews Shoot Results: VCTA South East Zone Carnival ...... 64 Ph: (08) 8758 7201 South Australia ...... 22 Barcaldine CTC Charity Shoot ...... 65 Mr Daryl Pasfield Northern Territory ...... 24 Chef’s Corner ...... 66 Ph: (02) 6556 0464 AH Tasmania ...... 24 Winners at West Wyalong CTC...... 67 Mr Geoff Faulkes Western Australia ...... 25 Northern Central Secondary School Sports Ph: (08) 9844 3848, Mob: 0407 587 900 Queensland ...... 27 Association Annual Shoot at St Arnaud...... 68 Mr George Pinner New South Wales...... 32 Guyra Gun Club Sporting Clays...... 69 Ph/Fax: (03) 6393 7595 Victoria...... 45 Mount Gambier Gun Club ...... 70 Classifieds ...... 52 Morwell Gun Club Inaugural Bob Jane Designed and Typeset by Ironbark Graphics Club News ...... 52 T-Mart Handicap ...... 71 22 Hubble Steet, Maryborough, Vic 3465 Printed by Newsprinters Pty Ltd, ISSF at Cecil Park ...... 53 Mathoura Shoots Single Barrel ...... 72 Melbourne Road, South Shepparton, Vic 3630 No responsibility is accepted by the publisher for the accuracy of information contained in the text, illustrations or LIFE REGISTERED SHOOTERS advertisements. The opinions expressed in this magazine do not necessarily represent those of the publisher. N Hardy, EF Hawkins (PP), RM Holtfreter (PP), LJ Martin (PP), R Mules, JK Scott (PP), RF Buchan, J Murphy, GG Woodhatch (PP), R Silvester, R Nugent, J. Byrnes. ISSN: 1321-3903 January 2008 Australian Clay Target Shooting News Page 1 BERETTA GIRL ACTION rewriting the future of the Australian Shooting Culture

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Page 2 Australian Clay Target Shooting News January 2008 Beretta made some big promises and claims in the lead up to their Beretta Girl Action E day held at the Melbourne Gun Club on the 14th October. Promises and claims that some skeptics might have thought were a bit too bold. But, if anything they turned out to be understated. Take a look at the statistics: 350 women and girls shot at Big Girl Action; more than 850 people went through the gates of MGC; 4000 targets and 4000 cartridges; 500 show bags; 450 hot meals and 450 drinks (sponsored by SSAA Victoria and Wursthaus Gourmet Sausages); 5 special ambas- sadors (Lauryn & Russell Mark, Suzy Balogh, Adam Vella and John Younger); 20 instructors (ALL Girls!), 25 volunteers from Melbourne Gun Club and 12 from Beretta Australia; 3 ranges (15 stations); 14 International athletes from different sports, including Swimming, Netball, Basketball, Winter Olympics and Athletics (again ALL girls!). And, as Greg Chan from Beretta Australia had to say “Many, many months of work to realise” How did they manage to get it so right? Continued on page 5

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January 2008 Australian Clay Target Shooting News Page 3 Canberra International Clay Target Club SEPTEMBER MEDLEY SHOOT Canberra International Medley Shoot for the year was held on the fifth Sunday in September. While the spring weath- er has arrived, the days shooting was marred somewhat by very gusty conditions which at times nearly blew people off the tracks. Shooters shot the customary 25 Trench, DTL, Skeet and Simulated Field in the four man/lady teams event with the possible of 400. Numbers were down slightly this year with some of the regulars competing at the National Ground. However this was generally offset by a strong con- 2nd Doug Blewitt, Mark Corbett, Steve McIntyre, Alf Niesar tingent from Bermagui and Cooma Field and Game. It was most pleasing to see the lady shooters well represented this year and at times equaling their male counterparts’ scores (Great shooting Michelle). Our congratulations go to the winning teams and Phil Craig from Bermagui Field and Game who took out the High Gun 85/100.

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Scores were 1st Cooma Mountain Men 313/400, Doug Alcock, Bill Warriner, Willo Cameron & Ian Latter, 2nd Cooma Number 2 Team 308, Mark Corbett, Steve McIntyre, Doug Blewitt & Alf Niesar, 3rd The Good, The Bad & The Ugly 290, James Jonklaas, Russell Stephenson, Andrew Paddison & Bryan Anderson. Our thanks go to the Discipline Coordinator and members plus Office staff for their hard work on the day plus preparation of the ground beforehand. Once again our sometimes “Grey Nomad”, Terry Forest put on a delicious three roast lunch and spent a full day in the can- teen. We will miss his contribution when he heads off again. Finally, a special thanks to our sponsor GRAHAM’S BUILDING EQUIPMENT who provided the Medley trophy Good shooting President Russell Stephenson with High Gun winner Phil Craig John Taylor

Monica & Charlie Alcock learning Visiting Lady Shooter and Friends to score early Page 4 Australian Clay Target Shooting News January 2008 FROM THE CEO

First of all, let me wish all members good shooting in 2008! We will continue to progress our Junior Development from It’s going to be a great year for Australian clay target shooting. school programs through to ISSF talent pathway initiatives. Lets make the most of the the lead up to the Beijing Olympics In 2008 you will be able to see the vision for our national which offers a wonderful opportunity for us, through our high grounds 2020, with a master plan being developed for display profile sportsmen and women, to highlight this great sport to the and comment at the national events. The plan will also be avail- media, the broader Australian community, to encourage more able to view on www.claytarget.com.au. The input of members people to have a go, and grow our membership. will be an important part of the process, and I encourage all of We’re looking forward to providing some terrific activities at the you to let me know what you think is important to you so that it National Grounds in Wagga Wagga in 2008 too. Don’t forget to can be considered in the planning process. From shooting facili- register early to make sure you get a spot at the Trap Nationals ties and equipment, a clubhouse or a hall of fame, to camping in March. All Overall, Grade and Section Prizes will be adver- and amenities...what would you like to see included? tised in next month’s magazine, and are available for you to see This process will allow the Association to better plan the develop- on the website now. This year, winners of sponsored events will ment of the National Grounds to cater for all disciplines, to receive cash as well as a sponsor’s prize. prioritise items, present a timetable, and be in a position to apply Make sure you note that the 2008 Skeet Nationals will be taking for grants and funding from government programs to help us place in a new calendar slot - from the 19th to 24th May - make the vision a reality, and our national grounds the best in following the Sporting nationals. Hopefully the conditions in the world. May will be less oppressive than Wagga’s 40 degree plus In 2008 we’ll be encouraging as many as possible of you to November temperatures. register your email address with the office so you can be included on regular e-news updates including items and issues of interest as they arise. We’ll be reviewing and improving the website, and the way we market ourselves to members, potential members, BERETTA GIRL ACTION media, sponsors, politicians and the community. We’ll be asking for your feedback on issues that matter to you. Continued from page 3 Our members are passionate about their sport, and in 2008 we will encourage members to consider making a bequest to ACTA. They used common sense and good marketing skills to focus group The National Executive approved a Bequest Policy in 2006, and their target audience - females - before they commenced planning the event. The key to engaging the fair sex is, like the title of a Mel I think it is an important way in which members can help the Gibson movie says, to know “What Women Want”. As a result, sport in the future. If you would like more information fill in the branding and promotion, and the event itself was designed to the enquiry form below, or give me a call at the ACTA office and capture the imagination of women. It was smart, it was engaging and I will happy to talk to you in more detail. it was pink – but it still managed to keep the essence of Beretta. SEE YOU AT THE TRAP NATIONALS! It had fun, a great venue, a fashion parade, and an opportunity to Carrie Elton raise funds for a great cause the McGrath Foundation, who received a $2000 donation from the sale of the popular “BGA” caps. The all woman team of instructors assisted 350 girls, mums, mums- I would like to receive more information about to-be and grand mums to try shooting for the first time. Feedback making a Bequest to the ACTA from participants has been wonderful. Merren from Gisborne said “Many, many thanks to all concerned for putting on such a won- derful day. We had 4 generations there and we all thoroughly Name:...... enjoyed it”. Address:...... And the positive feedback wasn’t only from the girls. There were a lot of supportive fellows around as well, including the volunteers from the Melbourne Gun Club, and lots of husbands, boyfriends and ...... Postcode:...... fathers who had to be content to watch from the sidelines this time. Phone:...... From a husband who had tried to introduce his wife to the sport several times in the past, but received only disinterest in return, was the following: “Seeing so many women involved and the pro- Email:...... fessional female coaches she has decided that she would like to take up the sport.” He further says “this is a great result for me and Send to: CEO Or Fax Back to: 02 6931 0125 shooting sports, and of course Beretta…..I hope there will be another in the future as I believe that this type of event will help our sport ACTA, thrive in the future”. PO Box 466 Olympic Gold Medalist Suzy Balogh gave new CEO Carrie Elton her Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 first formal instruction in the sport. Elton said it appears there are a [email protected] lot of women who would like to learn how to shoot but would like to find a friendly, non-threatening environment, where they can learn and have fun for their first experience. Beretta Girl Action certainly provided that. The Editor apologises for the incorrect naming of the sponsor The Australian Clay Target Association was pleased to be a supporter for Frankston Australian Clay Target Club’s Christmas shoot. of the event and congratulates Beretta, and the team who put The shoot was proudly sponsored by Exclusive Limousine together this event. It truly has put a milestone in the Australian Service Specialising in 7 Series BMW's, Phone 0419 351 135 shooting calendar. January 2008 Australian Clay Target Shooting News Page 5 THE LAST GUM TREE AT KIBAH A special feature of the Gum Tree, and this was stressed by Vic that Location: Driving along the Oxley highway, you'll find the traps were set up freshly every year with no practice on the Carroll between Gunnedah and Tamworth Gunnedah is situated in the heart of the Namoi Valley, New South Wales stations prior to shoot off. Clay Target traps are set in concealed layout along and over the river some launching 1 or 2 targets at a time. Thirteen stations are in the 2007 layout. The Boggabri Gunnedah Gun Club is all geared up for the The unique prizes have been a feature over the years and this year Last Gum tree to be held at Kibah Carroll on the 29/30th will be no exception. Other unlisted events were held during the September. The Gum Tree is a tradition, friendship along Gum Tree. The Goodooga shooters held an event between their club with strong competition has been developed during the members which was keenly contested in conjunction with the main 41 years of this event. events. The Bushman’s Team Shield and the Duck High Gun yielded In 1966 Vic Eather and Stan McMaster traveled to Western Australia interesting trophies. to compete in the Cherry Tree Competition and were so impressed The Boggabri Gunnedah Gun Club thanks Kibah Pastoral Co for the with the event they worked to create an event along the same lines use of the Kibah grounds and they will be seeking new grounds for on the eastern side. The event at that time was held one day in next years 42nd Gum Tree. Gunnedah at the club with the second day on the river. Marie Lyne Soon it was decided to make both days on the banks of the Namoi River at Boggabri and this is when the Eastern States Gum Tree event was established. It was soon a firm booking to be in Boggabri on the October long weekend competitors traveled with their families from Queensland and as far south as Corio Bay, Victoria regularly and 2008 Trap occasional competitors from England and New Zealand. National Championships Pre Nomination Pre Nominations for the 2008 Trap Nationals are now being accepted. Squadding will be carried out as Graham Bayliss, Narrabri Gun Club and entries are received under Rule 1.03 1991 Vic Eather and Grandson James Alan Devine, Boggabri Gunnedah Gun Cummins. Clay targets is a sport Club discuss their shoot off for the for all ages 1981 Gum Tree Acceptance of late entries and “on the day nominations” cannot be guaranteed. Late entries will incur a $5 penalty AN INVITATION TO per event entered. ALL ISSF ATHLETES Nomination forms must be received by the National Office NO LATER than The ACTA will be holding a BBQ and 5pm, Monday 25th February, 2008. meeting during the ISSF Nationals in Perth to discuss the formation of an Entry forms can be used or photocopied from page 10 of this magazine, obtained ISSF Athletes Committee. from the National Office on 02 6931 0122 or by visiting www.claytarget.com.au When: On Wednesday 16th January (after the completion of the day’s event) All Overall, Grade & Section cash Where: At the WA Gun Club prizes will be advertised in February’s CTSN, and are now available Carrie Elton on the Website. Chief Executive Winners of sponsored events Australian Clay Target Association will receive cash as well as P: 02 6931 0122 E: [email protected] sponsor’s prize.

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PORT MACQUARIE CLAY TARGET CLUB ANNUAL 2 DAY CARNIVAL

Located: 400 K’s North of Sydney on the Mid North Coast 94/ 100 and a shoot off was needed to decide second with another Kempsey member Steve Saul taking the prize with 94/100. The Port Macquarie Clay Target Club held their annual two In B grade Port Macquarie member Steve Bailey was first on 97/100 day carnival on the weekend of the 4th and 5th of August. from Kempsey member Andrew McWhirter second with 95/100. The The club had over S4,500 worth of prizes spread over five C grade winner was Coffs Harbour shooter Doug Young with 85/100 events and at the close of nominations there were thirty six from Port’s Michael Carter 71/100. registered. In conjunction with this event was the inaugural Team Challenge between New South Wales Gun Club and Port Macquarie Clay Target ACTA clubs represented were Boggabri- Gunnedah, Cecil Park, Club. Both clubs nominated a five member team and their scores were Cessnock, Coffs Harbour, Graflon, Kempsey, Illawarra, New South added with Port being victorious on 465 targets shot from NSW on Wales, Orange, Singleton, Tamworth, Taree-Wingham and of course 453. A special thanks to Dennis and Rosalie Pearson for sponsoring Port Macquarie. the Cup presented to the winners of the Team Challenge. Following last years wet weather the committee was happy to see On Sunday the weather remained the same with sunshine and strong sunny skies but with a strong south east wind it would make the winds. The club had set down four events for the day, with the first possibles even harder to get. starting at 9.00 sharp. On Saturday there was only one event which was the Hastings100 a Event 1 was the SJ and CM Wallis Plumbing 25 target points score 100 target double barrel competition shot off the common mark of shot off 15 metres. As there were no possibles shot local member and 15 metres with four walks of 25 targets. This event was sponsored by A grader Ken McWhirter and AA grader R Clarke had to face a shoot D C Pearson Chartered Accountants and Clay Target Australia. off to get a result with McWhirter taking the overall Championship One target down at the end was Cessnock AA grader Robert Clarke. medal and prize with a score of 88/90. With a score of 99/100 Robert won the overall Championship medal First in AA grade was Clarke on 85/90 from John Sleightholme and prize. second on 75/81. The A grade was won by NSW member Bob Ellison Following closely was John Sleightholme from Tamworth who won 69/75 from Kempsey's Ken Samules 89/99. The B grade winner was AA grade on 98/100. Five competitors had to face a shot off for NSW member Denis Pearson 69/75 from A. McWhirter 65/75 and the second in AA with Port Macquarie shooter Steve Wallis taking the C grade was taken out by Cessnock shooter Michael Bailey 55/75 honours with 110/115. from D.Young 51/75. In A grade Kempsey's Paul Pritchard held on to take first with The second event for the day was the Ray White Real Estate Port Macquarie 25 target single barrel once again shot from the common mark. Local member and sponsor Steve Wallis smiled when no possibles were posted had the next best wth 24/25 to take the Championship Medal and the first prize on offer. In AA grade J. Sleightholme once again took the win with 26/28 after a shoot off with Taree-Wingham member John Webster who was second on 25/28.The A grade prize was won by S Bailey with 23/25 from P. Pritchard second on 22/25. Orange member Bob Allston won B grade 23/29 following a shoot off with Grafton shooter Russ Weslink 22/29 and the C grade winner was Port’s Bob Bennett who finished on 16/25 narrowly edging out M Handicap winners: L-R: D Pearson, P Pritchard, N Edlington, T Clarke, M Bailey Bailey 15/25. The one event every shooter likes to win is the handicap which was next. This was a 25 target event and was jointly sponsored by Wauchope Frames and Trusses and Bob Ellison and had prizes back to fifth place. After the smoke had settled there was a three way shoot off needed for the fist three places and another three way shoot off to decide the last two places. First place was taken out D Pearson 27/29 with P Pritchard second 26/29 and third place went to Boggabri Gunnedah president Noel Edlington 23/26, Fourth place went to Cessnock Junior Tom Clarke 24/27 from M Bailey 23/27. The last event for the day was the Port High Gun Winners: L-R: J Sleightholme, R Clarke, P Pritchard, S Bailey, D Young Batteries 15pr double rise. As we all know the Page 8 Australian Clay Target Shooting News January 2008 Overall Winner 25T SB Steve Wallis with Overall Winner Hastings 100 Double Barrel Robert Clarke sponsor Michael Carter with sponsor Denis Pearson results in this event can and would effect the outcome of the High Macquarie and the AA grade winner was Robert Clarke 233/255, the Gun awards at the end of competition. A grade went to Paul Pritchard 224/255, the B grade was taken out by Overall winner was J Sleightholme who took the Championship Steve Bailey 220/225 and the C grade went to Doug Young 183/225. Medal and first prize after a shoot off. First in AA grade was Cecil There was a presentation of cartridges to all junior shooters attend- Park member Barry Kable 33/40 with Cessnock visitor Paul Turner ing the carnival and these were sponsored by Tony Lipscombe. second in AA grade 25/30. The A grade was won by Port shooter A two day carnival can only run effectively with good office organis- Hank MacInnes 24/30 from P Pritchard 23/30. The B grade winner ation. Special thanks to our secretary Megan Wilkins, to our scorer was R Wesslink with 26/40 after a shoot off with C Edlington who Wendy Minter and our treasurer Alana Stevens. took second with 25/40 and in C grade M. Carter took the win 17/30 from D Young 14/30. To our sponsors a special thank you as without them we would not be able to put up the prizes that were on offer over the two days. To At the end of the day the last item was to work out the High Gun all the people who helped in any way whether it be setting up on the winners from the two days. The overall High Gun was John Friday or over the weekend as well as tidying up after everyone went Sleightholme with 234/255 with this award sponsored by Winchester home thank you. Olin Australia. See you in Port in 08 The graded High Guns were sponsored by Watson Caravans Port Mick Wilkins

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January 2008 Australian Clay Target Shooting News Page 9 2008 NATIONAL TRAP CHAMPIONSHIPS NOMINATION FORM Complete the entry form below and return with payment by Monday 25th February 2008 to Official Use Only ACTA, PO Box 466, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650

SURNAME: FIRST NAME: PRE NATIONAL EVENTS NOMINATIONS 1 SATURDAY MARCH 29 – 8.30am ADDRESS: PRE NATIONAL SINGLE BARREL C'SHIP 50tgt $30 2 PRE NATIONAL POINT SCORE C'SHIP 50tgt SUBURB: STATE: P/CODE: $30 3 SUNDAY MARCH 30 – 8.30 am PRE NATIONAL HANDICAP 50tgt $60 ACTA MEMBERSHIP NUMBER: NATIONAL EVENTS REDUCED FULL / / JUNIOR UNDER 18 YEARS ON 29 March 2008 4 MONDAY MARCH 31 – 8.30am GRAND AUSTRALIAN HANDICAP 50tgt $35 $45 DATE OF / / SUB JUNIOR UNDER 15 YEARS ON 29 March 2008 5 TUESDAY APRIL 1 – 8.30am BIRTH: NATIONAL CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS 75tgt $45 $50 / / VETERAN OVER 65 YEARS ON 29 March 2008 6 WEDNESDAY APRIL 2 - 8.30AM NATIONAL DOUBLE RISE CHAMPIONSHIP 100tgt $45 $55 7 THURSDAY APRIL 3 – 8.30am NATIONAL DOUBLE BARREL CHAMPIONSHIP 100tgt $45 $55 Grade H/C AA A B C 8 FRIDAY APRIL 4 – 8.30am NATIONAL SINGLE BARREL CHAMPIONSHIP 100tgt $45 $55 ************* Please 3 ONE SECTION ONLY where applicable ************* 9 SATURDAY APRIL 5 – 8.30am NATIONAL AUST/NEW ZEALAND TRAP C’SHIP 100tgt $45 $55

WOMEN or JUNIOR or SUB JUNIOR or VETERAN This nomination does not include entry into optional sweeps or purses. $ **Note: Reduced Nominations: These shall apply to Juniors/Sub Juniors and wives or husbands, entering into the same event whose nomination must be lodged at PAYMENT DETAILS the same time as a member paying full nomination fees.

IMPORTANT ENTRY CONDITIONS Cheque Money Order Visa Master Card Nomination forms must be received by the National Office NO LATER than 5pm, Monday 25th February, 2008. Acceptance of late entries and "on the day nominations" cannot be CREDIT CARD DETAILS guaranteed as places are limited. If you are unsure of work commitments etc. we recommend you submit an entry form and if you are unable to attend full refunds will be given with prior notice. Squadding will be carried out as entries are received under Rule 1.03. Nominations for shooters wishing to be squadded together must be received at the same time Name: ...... Full Conditions of Entry are printed over. Expiry Date: ...... I AGREE TO ABIDE BY THE RULES AND CONDITIONS OF ENTRY AS SET BY THE ACTA. Signature: ...... Signature: ...... FULL REFUNDS WILL BE GIVEN IF UNABLE TO ATTEND Date: ...... CONDITIONS OF ENTRY – NATIONAL TRAP CHAMPIONSHIPS

1. In the event of any shooter not being able to produce his/her Handicap Card, a duplicate shall be issued for the duration of the National Championships. Note: A $20 fee will be charged for the issue of any duplicate Handicap Card.

2. Squads of 5 or 6 to shoot 50 targets/75 targets/100 targets in brackets of 25, one visit only to the traps.

3. Shooters will be squadded as per ACTA rules and regulations and any interpretation of this will be the responsibility of the Tournament Director.

4. Each shooter is to take enough cartridges to shoot at 50 targets/75 targets/100 targets. A time limit of two minutes will be imposed for the changeover for each 25 targets. Should the two-minute time limit be exceeded then a penalty of the LOSS OF ONE TARGET may be incurred.

5. Shooters who fail to appear in time for their squad may forfeit their nomination and will be re-squadded at the end of the event. A re-squad fee of $5 will apply.

6. Should a shooter being late for his squad then elect to withdraw from the event he may not be eligible for any refund of nominations paid.

7. All shooters must sign the score sheet after each 25 targets. Once a shooter has signed his score sheet he has accepted his score and grade. Any score sheet not carrying the shooters signature will be credited with the lowest score recorded.

8. Any competitor may be called upon to referee and/or score throughout the period of competition. The persons’ designated to referee and score must fulfill their obligation to do so. Failure to either referee or score may incur a penalty of the LOSS OF ONE TARGET in the next event. Should a following event not be programmed then the penalty of the LOSS OF ONE TARGET may be incurred in the event concerned.

9. Where necessary, shootoffs will be conducted under lights until a winner has been determined or until such time as the Tournament Director decides.

10. Any unauthorised shooter interfering with or attempting to interfere with the trap will be penalised FIVE (5) TARGETS.

11. All disputes must be in writing together with $20 deposit, which is refundable subject to the appeal being upheld.

12. All disputes and deposits must be lodged with the Tournament Director, who shall arrange a hearing with the appointed jury.

13. Optional sweep/purse nominations shall be noted on a separate form from shooting nominations and are not refundable.

14. Optional sweep/purse prizes will be available for collection on the following day of each event with the exception of the final day. All payments must be signed for and proof of identification given if requested.

15. When team selection is involved, shooters who are eligible for the open team selection as well as section teams shall chose in which team they may be selected. They cannot compete in both Open and Section teams.

16. Any eligible competitor paying nominations is entitled to receive awards in the Open section, Womens, Juniors, Sub Junior or Veterans section, however the overall winner cannot take any section prize.

17. A minimum of three persons must compete in any Grade or Section, including High Gun before sashes, medals trophies and/or cash are awarded, irrespective of nomination paid.

18. Nominations will close daily at the discretion of the Tournament Director.

19. Anyone participating in the practice of card playing at the National Championships is expected to be considerate of the requirements of others, and the presence and behavior of the card players must not cause inconvenience or disturbance. Tournament Director to adjudicate.

20. Any interpretation of the program and conditions of entry will be the responsibility of attending members of the Executive Committee, whose decision shall be final.

21. An acceptable standard of dress is required for all competitors, Tournament Director to adjudicate.

22. Reduced Nominations: These shall apply to Juniors and second family members only, they being wives or husbands. Shooters paying reduced noms are eligible for Open as well as section prizes.

23. All Competitors must comply with Firearms Licensing Laws in their State of residence and in the State hosting the National Trap Championships.

January 2008 Australian Clay Target Shooting News Page 11 Victorian Trap Carnival a Huge Success Echuca supplied perfect weather, and the Echuca Clay Target Club provided a magnificent layout and grounds, for what could possibly be described as one of the best Victorian State Trap Carnivals held. The Victorian Clay Target Association committee did such a good job of run- ning the carnival that even though the Double Barrel Championship went to a massive 453 targets in the shoot off; the whole three day program ran smoothly and was all over at an early time, including presentations, on the last day. Such a large and busy carnival must have been a very hard initiation for the States new secretary, Judith Kent, replacing retiring secretary Mr Ian Hill who has given twenty plus years of dedicated service to the VCTA, thank you sincerely, from everyone, Ian!

State President, Ron Traill, presenting long-serving past Secretary, Ian Hill, with a well-deserved Life Membership of the VCTA

a bucket of tips were added to their pay, well done kids! Also a thank you must go to Dot Roberts and her helpers for feeding and watering well over 400 people each day of the carnival. Finally another vote of thanks must be given to the hard working committee of the Echuca club, not only for the excellent presentation of the grounds, but also for the investment and work in providing the large outdoor undercover area extending the clubhouse, providing so much more room for the visiting shooters and their families. As for the shoot, an Echuca club member was the man no one could beat for the honour of achieving the Overall High Gun sash and trophy, only dropping eight points for the three days of competition, Arthur Turner, was rewarded with this win on a score of 342/350, he also achieved the Overall Winners sash in the first event the 25 Pair George Calleja with the Carnival trappers Double Rise Championship, after finalising a shoot off with another Echuca club member, Stephen Atkins, and ending on an excellent Always, the big advantage with running the State Carnival at Echuca score of 67/70. is, there are usually plenty of motel beds, and numerous things to see and do for the “shooters” families, allowing the shooter to give his or Event two, the 50 Target Handicap, and a Nepean registered shooter her total attention to the competition. And this was certainly could not be beaten, after only two targets in a shoot off, Damien obvious with the excellent scores achieved by all 350 plus shooters Hutchins collected first place with a score of 52/52. in attendance. Event three, a 50 Target Single Barrel Championship and Gary Local school boys and girls from Echuca, Mathoura and Moama were Hayden from the Noorat Club survived an 11 target shoot off to end employed by club committee member, George Calleja, to keep the up on a 61/61 score, collecting the Overall Winner’s sash. eleven auto traps filled, and to keep the used shells and rubbish cleaned up, and their work was that appreciated by the shooters that Story continued on page 14

Victorian 2007 Open Team Page 12 Australian Clay Target Shooting News January 2008 Arthur Turner, O/A High Gun Damien Hutchins, Gary Hayden, Glen Hayden, Daryl Hunt, and State D/R O/A State Handicap O/A State Single Barrel O/A State Double Barrel O/A State Points Score

Victorian 2007 Ladies Team Victorian 2007 Shoulder to Shoulder Team

Victorian 2007 Veterans Team Victorian 2007 Junior Team

Ron Hounsel, Michelle Parks, Franc Finken, Marc Crimmins, Ken Bruns, Veteran High Gun Ladies High Gun Junior High Gun Open Team High Gun Veterans Team High Gun January 2008 Australian Clay Target Shooting News Page 13 Victorian Trap Carnival Continued from page 12

Winners of the Inaugiral Trans-Tasman College Teams Challenge, Deniliquin Sarah Holt, Michael Harbor, High School - Jack Collicoat, Justin Barker, Jason Allitt, Blake Norris, Alex Everitt with Brian Ladies Team High Gun Junior Team High Gun Mortensen from Winchester Australia, sponsors of this event

Castellaro dropped a point in the shoot off giving Daryl the Overall Win on a score of 189/189. A new event introduced into this years State Trap Carnival is a competition between teams of five secondary college students from New Zealand and Australia, to be called the Teams Tasman College Challenge. In Australia for this first year, the competitors were Waiuku College (NZ, north isle) Todd Hamilton, Jesse Whitehead, Kent Continued on page 15

Winners of the Junior Zone Teams Event, South East Zone

Event four, the main event, a 50 Target Double Barrel Championship, and eventually, on Sunday morning, it came down to a battle between Glen Hayden (Noorat) and Terry Boucher (Bendigo) with Terry dropping his 453rd target making Glen the Overall Winner with his magnificent 453/453 score. With scores so high it indicates how good the background, the targets, and shooting conditions in total were. Event Five, a 50 Target Points Score Championship, and this event Waiuku College (NZ, north isle) Todd Hamilton, Jesse Whitehead, Kent Millett, belonged to Daryl Hunt, a Wangaratta club member, after Glen Ross Winchester-Hunter, Liam Shadgett

Warracknabeal Secondary College Team, Jarrad Brown, Trent Orval, Pete Mitchell, Tauranga Boys College (NZ, North Isle), Sam Campbell, Curtis Blyth, Morgan Erhardt and Sam Hewitt Reuben Harland, Shaun Travers, Mitch Black, and Scott Verran as reserve Page 14 Australian Clay Target Shooting News January 2008 VALE

TERRENCE ‘OIGLE’ COLEMAN with everyone. It was never long before there would be 18.07.72 – 07.10.07 a group of shooters listen- Terrence ‘Oigle’ Coleman - ing to his stories and telling Here for a good time not a long time a few of their own, there was always plenty of Sadly Cunnamulla Gun Club lost one of its most popular new laughter. He enjoyed a red members on October 7 after a short illness. Oigle joined the can (Carlton midstrenght) Cunnamulla Club in 2006 and was a keen and active member or two and was known to who was always looking to improve his shooting. He would cause havoc if the bar often quiz the more experience shooters for tips and guidance. tender did not have the His favourite saying came from a tip Bettsie gave him. “I should brew on ice. have smacked myself up the back of the head as soon as I started thinking.” His potential on the range was obvious to We all miss Oigle. Our everyone who watched him shoot. deepest sympathy to Frank, Barb & Tony In the year since joining the club Oigle visited Roma and then went on to his first shoot at Condamine then Moonie and The Committee Brewarrina. At all these clubs within minutes of arriving he & Members could be found at the bar telling stories and getting acquainted Cunnamulla Gun Club

Temperatures that were in the middle twenty’s, clear skies, and little or no wind. Mix that with congenial surroundings, good compe- Victorian Trap Carnival tition, good food, and it seemed that everyone who was in attendance Continued from page 14 completely enjoyed being at this year, 2007 Victorian State Trap Carnival. Millett, Ross Winchester-Hunter, Liam Shadgett. Tauranga Boys FULL CARNIVAL SHOOT RESULTS ARE AS FOLLOWS. College (NZ, north isle) Sam Campbell, Curtis Blyth, Reuben Harland, Event one. 25 Pair, Double Rise Championship Shaun Travers, Mitch Black, and Scott Verran as reserve. Warrack- OA 1st, A Turner 67/70, OA 2nd, S Atkins 66/70, OA 3rd, Sox Pilapisidis 57/60. nabeal Secondary College (Victoria) Jarrad Brown, Trent Orval, Pete AA Grade. 1st Roger Duthie 55/60, 2nd Theo Lionatos 53/60, 3rd Grant Mitchell, Morgan Erhardt, Sam Hewitt. Deniliquin High School Castles 56/60. A. 1st Thomas Callaghan 68/80, 2nd Grant Ellis 65/80, 3rd (NSW) Justin Barker, Jason Allitt, Jack Collicoat, Blake Norris, Alex Colin McPherson 51/60. B. 1st Brent Young 44/50, 2nd Sam Hewitt 43/50, 3rd Timothy Maher 41/50. C. 1st Justin Barker 41/50, 2nd Jason Allitt 47/60, 3rd Everitt. Kayla Grassi 44/60. Veteran, Brian Barlow 57/70, Lady, Lisa Hawker 57/70, The eventual winning team was Deniliquin High School on a score of Junior, Brent Young 44/50 116/125, 2nd placed team was Warracknabeal Secondary College on Event two. 50 Target Handicap 115/125, 3rd place belonged to Waiuku College with a 114/125, and OA 1st, Damien Hutchins 52/52, OA 2nd, Anthony Rohrlach 52/54, OA 3rd, 4th place was taken by Tauranga Boys College with a score of 111/125. Peter Tate 60/61, OA 4th, Phillip McGrath 59/61, OA 5th, Gordon Fletcher The experience was appreciated by all who were involved in this 56/59, OA 6th, Michael Hutchins 55/59, OA 7th, Jakup Bisevic 60/61, OA 8th, Challenge, and with only 5 points between 1st and last score it may Emma Brache 66/68, OA 9th, Troy Northmore 56/59, OA 10th, Anthony Psaila 52/54. Veteran, Ron Garth 49/57, Lady, Emma Brache 49/51, Junior, Jakup well be a different outcome next year in New Zealand, especially as Bisevic 52/54. the visitors really had trouble acclimatising to our fly population. The photo supplied of the winning Deniliquin team includes Brian Event three. 50 Target Single Barrel Championship Mortensen, the representee from the sponsors, Winchester. OA 1st, Gary Hayden 61/61, OA 2nd, Neil Rundle 60/61, OA 3rd, Roger Duthie 69/71. AA Grade. 1st Steve Haberman 54/55, 2nd Ashley Bolwell 80/81, Other team event results are, Ladies Shoulder to Shoulder, Michelle 3rd Arthur Turner 79/81. A. 1st Bradley Harbor 65/67, 2nd Sarah Holt 65/67, Parks 310/325, Sarah Holt 301/325, Renae Bergin 300/325. Junior 3rd Alan Cole 48/50. B. 1st Timothy Maher 51/52, 2nd Mitchell Black 50/52, Shoulder to Shoulder, Michael Harbor 314/325, Jack Collicoat 3rd Paul West 47/50. C. 1st Mathew Rice 45/50, 2nd Sean Everett 43/50, 3rd 313/325, Bradley Harbor 312/325. Veterans Team, Ron Garth John McCraith. Veteran, Stafford Smith 54/58, Lady, Lisa Hawker 53/54, Junior, B Harbor 53/55. 308/325, Ron Hounsell 307/325, George Goddard 305/325. Event four. 50 Target Double Barrel Championship Open Shoulder to Shoulder, Ashley Bolwell, Marc Crimmins, Arthur OA 1st, Glen Hayden 453/453, OA 2nd, Terry Boucher 452/453, OA 3rd, Glen Turner, Neil Rundle, Roger Duthie. Open Zone Team, North West Castellaro 300/301. AA Grade 1st Max Medhurst 284/285, 2nd Craig Zone 124/125. Junior Zone Team, South East Zone 74/75. Club Henwood 279/280, 3rd Andrew Evans 271/272. A. 1st Ron Hounsell 87/88, 2nd Michelle Parks 81/82, 3rd Brian Barlow 68/69. B. 1st Timothy Maher Team, Echuca 730/750. 61/62, 2nd Mitchell Black 60/62, 3rd Daniel Cleary 55/57. C. 1st Felicity Paglia Team High Guns, are as follows, Open Team HG, Marc Crimmins 49/52, 2nd Ashley McKnight 48/52, 3rd Scott Toohey (47/50). Veteran, (Little River) 150/150. Veterans Team HG, Ken Bruns (Echuca) 73/75. Stafford Smith 91/92, Lady, Michelle Parks 50/50, Junior, Franc Finken Ladies Team HG, Sarah Holt (Colac) 72/75. Junior Team HG, Michael 139/140. Harbor (Numurkah/Shepparton) 75/75. Event five. 50 Target Points Score Championship OA 1st, Daryl Hunt 189/189, OA 2nd, Glen Castellaro 188/189, OA 3rd, Arthur The Highest achievement at these big shoots is to win an Overall High Turner 182/183. AA Grade. 1st Phil Grainger 202/203, 2nd Nathan Telford Gun Sash, won by having the highest total score on the board for the 201/203, 3rd Ashley Bolwell 151/153. A. 1st Michelle Parks 160/162, 2nd entire shoot, and Arthur Turner won his with a score of 342/350, Samatha Peck 159/162, 3rd Grahame Beckworth 148/162. B. 1st Timothy the Veterans Overall High Gun was won by Ron Hounsell on 324/350, Maher 149/150, 2nd Brent Young 148/150, 3rd Rhys Hirth 150/153. C. 1st the Overall Ladies High Gun belonged to Michelle Parks 324/350, Mathew Rice 143/150, 2nd Scott Toohey 167/177. Veteran, Jeff Nash 146/150, and the Overall Junior High Gun winner was Franc Finken on a score Lady, Michelle Parks 160/162, Junior, Brent Young 181/183. of 326/350. Murray Roberts January 2008 Australian Clay Target Shooting News Page 15 your say

necessary until the shooter has earned a total of at least SEND TO: 1 metre. PO 466 Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 (j) All double barrel handicap events, including sweepstakes, must be shot to finality- broken targets to count, and NOT Fax: 02 6931 0125 Email: [email protected] points or single barrel to determine the outcome. (k) There shall be no group handicaps. Writers must state their membership number, full name and address. (l) Minimum handicap 11 metres. Where possible, letters should be typed. The ACTA reserves the right to (m) Maximum handicap 25 metres. edit any letter for brevity. The ACTA does not necessarily endorse the opinion of our correspondents. (n) Maximum load for handicap shooting is 28 grams, shot size not larger than number 6. (o) All shooters registering for the first time with the ACTA Dear Your Say shall commence on 11 metres. ACTA Handicap Shooting – A proposal (p) Members from other clay target associations will commence from the following handicap marks unless their current The following proposal is based in part upon the current rules handicap is greater than that stated: (effective 1st January 2006)and is submitted to all ACTA shooters to AA grade 19 metres, A grade 17 metres, B grade 15 metres read, give thought to and make your own judgements on a situation and C grade 13 metres. that is causing more and more clubs/shooters to shy away from handicap shooting, which in turn is partially the cause of our 2.03 Inward Movement declining membership. (a) A one (1) metre inward movement will apply if a shooter’s 2.02 Handicapping Formula recorded percentage is less than 92% for a minimum of three (3) consecutive groups of 100 targets and no penalty (a) Each club must appoint an official to handicap and grade has been imposed. shooters, check to see that all appropriate 15 metre com- Note: Winning the BBM’s trophy is not deemed to be the mon mark and double barrel handicap scores, including same performance wise, and therefore does not count for shoot off targets, are entered on cards, and to check that this rule. handicap, running percentage and grade changes (if and (b) Maximum inward movement in one (1) calendar year of where applicable) are recorded on shooters’ cards. one (1) metre. (b) Initial handicap marks for new shooters who have just (c) A competitor may apply through the State Handicapper for shoot their first 200 targets from 15m common mark inward movement due to proven physical disability. are as follows: AA grade 18 metres, A grade 17 metres, B grade 14 metres and C grade 11 metres. 2.04 Adjustments Once established, these initial handicap marks can only (a) Retain as currently worded. be varied by results from Handicap events, and NOT 15m (b) Retain as currently worded. common mark events. (c) Errors and/or amendments may be corrected by the club (c) Handicap events shot double barrel only are to be recorded secretary, club handicapper or assistant handicapper, a for handicap purposes. Scores from single barrel or points member of the ACTA executive committee, rules supervisor score events shot from handicap marks are not to be or the State Handicapper. entered on the cards, along with single barrel continental, (d) Retain as currently worded. double barrel continental, double barrel continental points (e) Retain as currently worded. score, double rise or double rise continental shot from (f) Club managements are informed that a result sheet must handicap marks, as these are deemed to be novelty events. be forwarded to the ACTA office within fourteen (14) days (d) In handicap events, competitors must shoot from their of each shoot being held. Where there is a grade and/or approved handicaps. If the competitor shoots from any handicap change for a shooter, or shooters a handicap other mark, the target is lost. return must accompany the result sheet. (e) Backward movement is to apply on high scores according (g) Retain as currently worded. to the following table: (h) In determining a shooter’s grade, running percentages or Earned Meterage Table (High Scores) handicap, as official shall disregard any score or scores Number of Shooters 1st 2nd 3rd 4th obviously not indicative of the shooter’s ability. 1 30 – 49 ⁄2 (i) Retain as currently worded. 50 – 79 1 (j) Retain as currently worded. 1 80 – 119 1 ⁄2 4.02 Firing Points for Handicaps 1 1 120 – 249 1 ⁄2 1 ⁄2 1 1 (a) Amend the word from 15 to 25 metres to read from 11 to 250+ 2 1 ⁄2 1 ⁄2 25 metres. (f) Handicapping on percentage will apply after every 100 targets shot, and shooters who record 96% or more will Ron Russell 1 Member 20085 be rehandicapped ⁄2 metre, unless they have already been rehandicapped this much or more during the course of the 100 targets. 1 (g) Any score of 50/50 will earn ⁄2 metre provided it does not TRADE PRACTICES ACT earn at least that much under the above tables. The attention of advertisers is drawn to the Trade Practices Act 1974 (h) Any competitor winning overall in any championship event and the provisions in the Act which apply to advertising. 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January 2008 Australian Clay Target Shooting News Page 17 CHARITY SHOOT AT NEW SOUTH WALES GUN CLUB 15th and 16th September 2007 It was definitely springtime at New South Wales Gun Club We had shooters from for the annual charity shoot, the weather was perfect with country areas as well 23 degrees for both days and crystal blue skies. The as some interstate grounds looked immaculate with the help of some club shooters who arrived to find our president members the week before who came along and gave up Theo cooking up their free time for a working bee, thanks to all who helped. bacon and egg rolls as well as manning the BBQ for the whole weekend, great job Theo. Of course everyone needed a cup of coffee and Joe Chiappetta manning the cappuccino machine did a terrific job and made about 300 coffees for the weekend, no wonder he was heard saying, can we serve tea only next year, thanks Joe very much appreci- ated. The cappuccino machine and all the coffee was donated by Junior High Gun M McNabb with Caroline Dowling O/A High Gun, O/A Continental & O/A Medley Arty Del-Ben with presenting the Inagural Graham Dowling Memorial Vittoria Coffee who Junior Gun Theo Stamoulis & Wally Marysk have been great sup- porters of our charity shoot for many years. Now to the results, the shoot started right on 10 with a 10 tgt P/S elimination with first in each grade only, C grade went to A Fadoulis, B grade to J Diamond (name rings a bell), A grade went to B Grebert and AA was split between V Gatt and A Del-Ben each grade received $115.00. Event 2 was a 30 tgt D/B Championship in conjunction with the club championship, 1st in C grade was J Bromfield with 2nd going to A Fadoulis,1st in B grade our hard working treasurer H McMaster with 2nd to M McNabb, 1st in A grade went to M Gomes with 2nd going to Chris Eleftheriou, 1st in AA grade was N Xenos closely followed by one of the top ten shooters in Australia R Liersch, a 1st timer to our club, thanks for coming to our shoot and look forward to having you here again Ross. Overall winner and you could not find a hap- pier bloke on the day, Bob Clifton with a score of 168/168 who was later heard saying Ross who? Doesn’t matter bring them on! Event 3 was the 30 tgt S/B Championship with three possibles it O/A D/B C/ship Bob Clifton C Grade High Gun A Veron could have been anyone’s 1st in C grade was A Veron with 2nd going

A Grade High Gun & Graded Meterage B Grade High Gun R Phillips AA Grade High gun R Liersch winner A Shacklock O/A P/S C/ship Z Alemaddine Page 18 Australian Clay Target Shooting News January 2008 to S Krollpfeiffer, 1st in B grade went to K Putter with 2nd going to M McNabb, 1st in A grade was H Gay with 2nd going to M Gomes, the 3 possibles were all in AA grade and after the massive shoot off Deniliquin Clay Target Club 1st in AA was R Liersch with 2nd going to R Van Beek and overall going to D Perri 33/33. Jack wins High Gun Event 4 was a 30 tgt P/S Championship, no possibles but 5 x 89/90. 1st in C grade was A Veron with 2nd going to T McSorley, 1st in B in windy conditions grade went to M McNabb with R Phillips being 2nd, 1st in A grade went to B Clifton, you might remember him as the winner of the D/B good day eh Bob, 2nd went to B Grebert, 1st in AA grade went to A Jones finally found there’s life outside racing cars eh AL, 2nd went Locaton: Deniliquin is situated on the Edward River, on the edge of the Riverine Plain to N Xenos with overall going to Z Alemeddine on a score of 116/117. With Saturday’s events over it was time to have a few ales and tell a The conditions were hot and windy for the November few tales and think about tomorrow’s event and how to hit them better. shoot at Deniliquin. Sunday was a carbon copy day and the shooters arrived to the Event 1 was 15 target points, AA Rob Collicoat 44/45, A Warwick lovely aroma of coffee and bacon and eggs once again, there were a Kelvy 40/45, B Leanne Harbor 40/45, C Trevor Lindberg 37/54. few hangovers happening but we won’t tell anyone, OK Helen! Event 5 was a 25 tgt Continental Championship with 16 possibles recorded, 1st in C grade went to D Dent with 2nd going to A Veron, B grade 1st was M McNabb with 2nd going to D Pearson, 1st in A grade went to T Vallelonga, our club skeet hot shot, 2nd was L Galea, 1st in AA grade went to V Gatt with 2nd going to A Jones, overall winner was A Del-Ben with 85/85. Event 6 was 45 tgt Medley Championship from 18 mtrs, 1st in C grade was A Veron followed by T McSorley, B grade went to M McNabb with D Johnson 2nd, 1st in A grade was C Cameron with A Shacklock 2nd, 1st in AA went to that bloke from Albury R Liersch with N Lougas 2nd. Overall winner was A Del-Ben with 99/100 Event 7 was a 30 tgt graded meterage, C from 15, B from 17, A from 19 and AA from 21 metres. 5 possibles were recorded 3 from 21 mtrs, 2 from 19 mtrs, 4th place went to Z Alemeddine 21 mtrs, 3rd place to M Gomes 19 mtrs, 2nd place to the one and only R Van Damm 21 mtrs and the overall winner and prize of $800 cash was A Shacklock with a score of 45/45 from 19 mtrs, hope your wife doesn’t see how Jack Collicoat HG & O/All Double Barrel & Tim Maher B Grade Double Barrel much you won after you told everyone you only won $250. Continental & Harbor Medal Now it’s time to check the High Guns, no shoot offs were necessary, so Event 2, now it got interesting 30 target Continental in windy we could get to the presentations sooner. Junior High Gun M McNabb conditions was going to be hard but not so for local shooter, Peter 292/310, Encouragement award went to Terese Alexeef, Ladies High Lindberg who shot the 30 straight to take Overall and A grade, Gun S Peck 278/310, Veterans High Gun G Rootes 298/310, C grade very well shot by Peter the pie eater, 2nd in A Steve Harbor, AA High Gun A Veron 274/310, B grade High Gun R Phillips 262/310, A after a short shoot off between Gary Cowland, Jack Collicoat and grade High Gun A Shacklock 289/310, AA grade High Gun R Liersch Ron Glenn, all 1 down ended with 1st Ron Glenn 35/36, 2nd Gary 301/310, Overall High Gun was A Del-Ben on 302/310. Cowland 34/36, B Tim Maher 31/38, 2nd Lou Mimmo 30/38, C 1st Highlight of the weekend would have to be Bob’s win in the D/B from Trev Lindberg 25/32 after a 1 shot shoot off with Gary Pekin to a hot field, and a shooter to lookout for in the future would have to take 2nd in C 24/32. be young Michael McNabb, great shot and a nice kid without a chip Event 3 30 target Double Barrel with only 2 shooters to shoot the on his shoulder, his dad is a great bloke as well and takes great 30 Jack Collicoat and Ron Cugley. After a short but telling shoot photos, thanks Paul. off Jack took the win over Ron, to the crowds delight. Jack Congratulations to all the winners and thank you to all those who Collicoat Overall & AA 32/32, AA 2nd Ron Glenn 31/32, A Ron participated, a big thank you to all who helped in the running of the Cugley 31/32, 2nd Warwick Kelvy 28/30, B 1st Tim Maher 26/30, shoot, the refs and scorers who backed up when they were suppose 2nd Lou Mimmo, C 1st Trev to. To the Duffys Forest Bush Fire Brigade who loaded the traps and Lindberg 27/30, 2nd Gary kept the lanes in immaculate condition, thanks guys and girls for a Pekin. job well done. To Joseph Pang, our member from Hong Kong, who Event 4 Harbor Tpt Medal kindly donated 250 shells for every junior who nominated, it was and the last chance this year great to have you here and look forward to seeing you next year. To to win one was taken by Tim our shoot marshall, Wally great job we were in the clubhouse by 4pm Maher 10/10 well shot Tim. which is what a lot of shooters like these days, early finish and early High Gun for the day was home. To all our sponsors a big thank you. To Sharryn Tunny from Jack Collicoat 110/115, not Clay Targets Australia for making the trip down to our shoot, where bad for a very windy day were the popular Paul and luscious Leah this year? with touch of heat thrown in. As you know this shoot was run for the Sir David Martin Foundation The Rob Viney Jnr Award for which helps under privileged children and we were only too happy the highest placed non win- to present them with a nice amount, to be able to put to use by the ning Junior was Michael foundation in helping these children in need,. Harbor. One day Mick you will get a win. Well that’s it for another year and once again thank you to every- Rob Collicoat Pete Lindber O/All Continental body and shoot straight!

January 2008 Australian Clay Target Shooting News Page 19 However this was not a malfunction and it is the shooters responsibility to have sufficient ammunition for the event. In my opinion the shooter should not have been allowed to rejoin the squad and the remaining targets should have been No. 25 lost targets. What would have been your call? It’s Your By I have a feeling this has been answered before but I couldn’t find the article. Bill McCarthy Call Denis Pearson

You are the Referee of a squad wherein a shooter fails The attached letter from Denis Pearson has raised an interesting question regarding a number of issues which can arise from to shoot at a target. He raises his gun to call for anoth- time to time in our sport. Denis your letter is appreciated. If we er target. You switch off with the button and ask the received more letters of this nature regarding rule shooter why he did not fire at what you determined interpretations it helps in highlighting events and clarifying was a legal target. The shooter said that “I didn’t see rules which apply in unusual circumstances. the target come out”. Before we get to the correct ruling to apply in these circumstances, we can assume that: IT’S YOUR CALL: a. the Referee clearly announced the event as a 30 target If you ruled “Lost Target” You would be quite correct. under rule GRTS 3 b. the shooter did not hear the announcement. (One would think Not seeing a target is not considered a reason to refuse a he has a clear duty to do so) target. Remember that in this case you had judged that c. the shooter did not check the board where the event was the target was for intents and purposes to be Legal. There displayed. is no provision anywhere in our rules for any legal target While this sort of situation can be annoying, it is also to be refused. discourteous. We would have little doubt though, that it was a Refusal of targets by shooters who claim not to have seen thoughtless act rather than a deliberate one. them come out of the trap seem to be more common in Now had the event been a shootoff event we would have some continental events where a dislike of certain low targets definite and clear guidelines under 3.22(a) where competitors in may lead to shooters refusing targets on these grounds. shootoffs are required to carry sufficient cartridges to complete Certainly, there are occasions that a shooter does not see the event. Our rules do not specifically indicate that this is the a low target come out of the trap because it did not case in normal events, although one would wonder why when conform to a legal target. Therefore he is entitled to we go to great pains to announce the event under rule GRTS 3. refuse that target on the grounds that it was not legal Rule 1.10© allows us a discretion in terms of gun replacement (provided of course that he did not shoot at it). However, in event of a breakdown. Implicit in this rule and by common the grounds for refusal would not be that he didn’t see it, practice we extend to cartridge malfunctions also. Nowhere do but merely and simply that the target was we specifically preclude a shooter from replenishing cartridges illegal…..Nevertheless, Referees should always be mindful except in the shootoff scenario. You may remember also that even in a shootoff a shooter can borrow cartridges from one of that they have to make a judgement on the legality of any his contemporaries without penalty. target which is refused on any grounds and make a judgement accordingly. The Referee in interpreting this situation as a malfunction is incorrect. However he may have been in his rights to stop the squad momentarily to allow for a shooter to replenish his A QUESTION FOR BILL McCARTHY cartridges instead of having him rejoin as the event progressed. In a recent 30 target Single Barrel event (ruling would also He should NOT have penalised the shooter a target. apply in double barrel) a shooter ran out of cartridges after 25 targets. The shooter informed the referee on the 26th target MY CALL IS: and he correctly called “lost target”. The shooter after disrupting 1. Stop the event to allow the shooter his additional cartridges. the squad by calling to someone for more cartridges left and the remaining squad members resumed shooting. 2. Caution the shooter regarding the disturbance caused. After shooting at my next target I was surprised to see the 3. Inform the shooter of his( the shooter’s) obligation to ensure shooter reclaiming position in the squad and resume shooting. he has sufficient cartridges for the event and listen carefully This caused disruption to the squad. to the announcement made by the Referee prior to the start of each event. The offending shooter was clean for the next round. Your frustration and discomfort with the occurrence is very The referee apologised and said he used the malfunction rule in understandable allowing the shooter to continue after leaving to obtain more ammunition. Bill McCarthy

Page 20 Australian Clay Target Shooting News January 2008 Australian Clay Target Association Inc ANNUAL REGISTRATION & CLUB MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION (To be handed to the Club Secretary with your Handicap Card)

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THIS ACCOUNT IS TO BE PROCESSED BY YOUR CLUB – THE FORM WHEN COMPLETED IS TO BE RETAINED BY THE CLUB This form can be downloaded from the ACTA Website: www.claytarget.com.au Shoot Results South Australian Clay Target Association Inc. South Australia STATE DTL CARNIVAL 1st, 2nd & 3rd February 2008

Barmera 11/11/07 R Nutt 66/75, 2nd C Maybery 65/75; VET: B State Shooting Park, Park Road, Virginia Hot & Fine (20): 100T Medley: OA/A: A Andrews 75/75; JNR: M Wallis 70/81; LAD: L Mattschoss 179/186; A: 2nd P Brister Hawker 72/75; 25T SB CS: OA/AA: M Friday 9-00a.m. 172/186; AA: 1st J Byrnes 142/150, 2nd T Medhurst 29/29; AA: 2nd N Rundle, J Byrnes Shaddock 134/150; B: 1st S Byrnes 140/150, 24/25; A: 1st J Hawker 28/29, 2nd P Winser Event 1: 75 Tgt State Champion of Champions 2nd B Morris 135/150; C: 1st B O’Brien 34/35; B: 1st S Byrnes 23/26, 2nd M Erhardt 18m 135/150, 2nd M O’Brien 132/150; 25T DB: A: 22/26; C: 1st W Jorgensen, C Maybery, M E Schmaal, P Brister, R Maywald 24/25; B: B Batten 19/25; VET: B Andrews 23/25; JNR: M Event 2: 50 Tgt State Handicap Championship Morris 22/25; B: 1st B O’Brien, M O’Brien Wallis 18/25; LAD: L Beelitz 26/28; HG: N 23/25; HG: P Brister 167/175. Rundle 149/150; 2 Day HG: N Rundle Saturday 8-00a.m. 295/300; AA: M Medhurst 290/300; A: T Bordertown 27 & 28/10/07 Reschke 288/300; B: A Taylor 279/300; C: R Event Z: Zone Teams Match Windy & Cool (53-62): Andrew Mules Mem Nutt 255/300; LAD: L Hawker 286/300; JNR: Event M: Ray and Pat Mack Trophy Shoot 100T CS: OA/A: T Reschke 159/162; A: M Wallis 259/300; VET: B Andrews 289/300. Event 3: 50 Tgt State Single Barrel Championship 2nd T Dunn 146/150, 3rd M Raper 144/150; AA: 1st W Hawker 157/162, 2nd T Steer Broken Hill 10/11/07 Event 4: 50 Tgt State Double Barrel Championship 158/162, 3rd N Rundle 169/174; B: 1st A Fine & Warm (31): 25T SKT HC: 1st D (Includes the SA club team event – 5 members Brodie 142/150, 2nd J Mitchell 141/150, 3rd Nicholls 42/43, 2nd W Palmer 40/44, 3rd J registered with the same SA Club) A Taylor 162/174; C: 1st R Nutt 141/162, Lemmich 36/38; 25T B/T C/D: A: 1st D 2nd B Jorgensen 135/162, 3rd W May Nicholls 21/25, 2nd L Grey 23/25; B: 1st W 127/150; LAD: L Hawker 142/150; VET: B Channing 22/25, 2nd J Palmer 19/25; C: 1st Sunday 8-30a.m. Andrews 141/150; JNR: B Lock 137/150; 50T W Palmer 18/25, 2nd D Buyrn, P Jobson DB CS: OA/AA: G Height 68/69; AA: 2nd N 17/25; 100T Ch/Ch: OA/AA: D Nicholls Event 5: 50 Tgt State Point Score C/Ship Rundle 67/69; A: 1st A Mattschoss 50/50, 154/162; AA: 2nd S Thompson 153/162; A: Event 6: 25 Pair State Double Rise C/Ship 2nd J Hawker & R Jorgensen 69/70; B: 1st A 1st L Grey 141/150, 2nd W Palmer 139/150; Event T: Postal Teams Match Open, W,V,J Taylor 49/50, 2nd K Batson 48/50; C: 1st R B: 1st B Foley 132/150, 2nd D Buyrn Nutt 47/50, 2nd W Jorgensen 46/50; VET: B 128/150; C: 1st P Smith 122/150, 2nd B Andrews 50/50; LAD: L Hawker 58/60; JNR: Mantesso 121/150; VET: T Southon 109/150; State Sash and Silver Badge for Overall on M Erhardt 47/50; 25T PS CS: OA/AA: D Lymn HG: D Nicholls 190/200. Events 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6 78/78; AA: 2nd N Rundle 75/78; A: 1st T 1st and 2nd AA, A, B, C and 1st W/J/V on Reschke 74/75, 2nd R Jorgensen 73/75; B: Mid North 10/11/07 1st B Papst 73/75, 2nd A Taylor 71/75; C: 1st Hot (18): 10T C/D: W Madden, T Bowman, G Events 1, 3, 4, 5 & 6 Event 2 – 1st to 10th (plus junior trophy) Overall High Gun Events 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6 AA, A, B & C Grade, W/V/J High Gun Events 1-6 PORT LINCOLN Open Postal Team Selected over Events 3, 4 & 5 Clay Target Club All Juniors are entitled to Free Nominations Reduced Nomination competitors are entitled to overall, grades or categories, not both. Junior’s receiving free Day 1 Saturday 26th January 2008 nominations are entitled to junior trophies only. 9.30am start Reduced nominations does not affect Team Selection. Ev 1. 50 tgt Skeet C/ship A, B, C Sash O/A Free BBQ Saturday night for presentation of Friday Ev 2. 50 tgt State Continental P.S. and Saturday events, Life Membership, 2008 SACTA Junior Scholarship and the inaugural opening of the AA,A, B, C Sash O/A Hall of Fame and with first induction. Lunch and Seafood Tea at club SACTA appreciates the support of the following sponsors of the State Carnival: Day 2 Sunday 27th ADELAIDE GUN SHOP WINCHESTER AUSTRALIA BERETTA AUSTRALIA THE SPORTS SHOOTERS SHOP 9.30am start BJS INSURANCE COOPERS BREWERY LTD THE MULES FAMILY THE WATSON FAMILY Ev 3. 5 tgt Eye Opener Cash Divide FISHER FIREARMS Ev 4. 50 tgt P.S.C/ship AA,A, B, C Sash O/A Any enquiries please contact: Ev 5. 50 tgt D/B Kinkawooka Fisheries C/ship Secretary, Deserie Baynes (M) 0417 870 745, AA,A, B, C, Sash O/A [email protected] Ev 6. 25 tgt Tunarama H/cap President, Allan Vilcins Sash O/A 1st, 2nd, 3rd (08) 8389 2467 (M) 0401 714 630 For further information regarding this Carnival and the South Lunch and Tea at club Australian Clay Target Association, visit the website at: Practice Friday 25th 6.00pm www.sacta.com.au AFFILIATED WITH Sec: T Curtis 08 8682 3463 THE AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET ASSOCIATION Inc. Pres: S Edmonds 08 8682 2751 Proudly supported by the Office for Recreation and Sport

Page 22 Australian Clay Target Shooting News January 2008 South Australian Clay Target Association Inc. PRE-NOMINATION FORM 2008 State DTL Carnival Shooter No………………….(Office Only) SURNAME……………………………………. GIVEN NAME…………………………………….. ADDRESS………………………………………………………………………………………………. ………………………………………………… STATE……………….… P/CODE…………………. CLUB………………………………..………….. ACTA MEMBERSHIP No……………….…….… Category OPEN WOMEN JUNIOR VETERAN (Circle) GRADE AA A B C (Circle one) HANDICAP…………….. NOTE: A $5 DISCOUNT will apply to all PRE-NOMINATION ENTRIES NOMINATIONS ENTRY$ OFFICE ONLY Paid Squad Trap Friday 1st February Ev. 1 75 tgt State Champ of Champions OPEN $50 DIS $45 W,V,J $40 DIS $ 35 …………...... Ev. 2 50 tgt State Handicap C/Ship OPEN $40 DIS $35 W,V,J $35 DIS $ 30 .………… ...... Saturday 2nd February Ev. 3 50 tgt State Single Barrel C/Ship OPEN $40 DIS $35 W,V,J $35 DIS $ 30 …………...... Ev. 4 50 tgt State Double Barrel C/Ship OPEN $40 DIS $35 W,V,J $35 DIS $ 30 …………...... Sunday 3rd February Ev. 5 50 tgt State Point Score C/Ship OPEN $40 DIS $35 W,V,J $35 DIS $ 30 …………...... Ev. 6 25 Pair State Double Rise C/Ship OPEN $40 DIS $35 W,V,J $35 DIS $ 30 …………...... JUNIOR LEVY Paid by all Entrants $2.00 TOTAL $ ..………..

PAYMENT DETAILS CHEQUE MONEY ORDER EFT BSB 065-122 a/c 10011938 name SACTA (Please reference Surname and forward entry form by mail/fax) Post your Nominations and Cheque/Money Order to: SOUTH AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET ASSOCIATION INC c/- Deserie Baynes, P.O Box 326, Jamestown 5491 Fax 08 8665 7012 Pre-Nominations to be received by Friday 11th January 2008 (Nominations will be refunded to any shooter unable to attend less $5 admin charge)

January 2008 Australian Clay Target Shooting News Page 23 Read, D Mills 9/10; 30T CONT DB: A: D Mills Port Lincoln 4/11/07 30/30; B: 1st D Johns 26/30, 2nd G Read Windy (12): 50T SKT: A: P Beale 47/50; B: S 31/36; C: 1st D Cooper 25/30, 2nd D Butler Edmonds 43/50; C: B Harder 36/50; 25T DB: TASMANIAN CLAY TARGET 24/30; 25T DB: A: D Mills 24/25; B: 1st D A: K Firth 27/25 after shoot off with P Johns 23/25, 2nd T Bowman 22/25; C: 1st D Beale; B: I McCallum 21/25; 25T PS: A: C ASSOCIATION INC Butler 22/25, 2nd W Madden 23/27. Bollen 68/75; B: I McCallum 61/75; C: P Minhard 65/75; 25T HC: 1st K Firth 21/25, Monarto Alexandra 20/10/07 2nd B Harder 21/25; HG: P Beale 155/175. Hot & Windy (28): 25T DB: AA: 1st P Kay HIGH ROLLER 25/25, 2nd R Clark 36/38; A: 1st R Maywald Port Pirie 11/11/07 27/28, 2nd P Kelly 26/28; B: 1st K Hobbs Perfect: 100T Sporting Clays: 1st R 25/26, 2nd P Hampel 24/26; C: 1st A Treacy Hindmarsh 85/100, 2nd B Thomas 84/100, CHAMPIONSHIP 24/25, 2nd D Hopton 21/25; 25T PS: AA: 3rd T Thomas 80/100; HG: R Hindmarsh 1st R Clark 74/75, 2nd A Vilcins 71/75; A: 85/100. At the Tasmanian Gun Club Inc 1st P Kelly 73/75, 2nd R Maywald 86/90; B: 1st J Mitchell 72/75, 2nd P Hampel 68/75; Southern 22/10/07 ground at Nile Road Evandale C: 1st A Treacy 65/75, 2nd W May 57/75; Cool & Windy (19): 10T E/O: P Dunn, N West, 10T DB E/O: AA: R Clark, P Kay 10/10; A: R D Schubert, H Whitehead, J Higgins 10/10; Maywald, P Kelly 10/10; B: 1st J Mitchell, J 25T Southern Districts PS CS: A/OA: D Friday 25th January 2008 Forbes 10/10; C: D Hopton, A Treacy 7/10; Schubert 74/75; A: 2nd R Schubert 73/75; B: 100 Targets Points Score shot 5 per lane 50T Commonwealth Night PS CS: OA: R 1st A Dunn 65/75, 2nd J Humberstone Maywald 148/150; AA: 1st R Clark 64/75; C: 1st P Dunn 71/75, 2nd N Schubert (This event will not be included in carnival High Gun) 146/150, 2nd A Vilcins 137/150; A: 1st R 66/75; South Coast SB CS: A: 1st D Schubert Maywald 148/150, 2nd P Kelly 136/150; B: 25/25, 2nd J Higgins 23/25; B: 1st A Dunn 1st K Church 137/150, 2nd J Andersen 23/25, 2nd D Humberstone 20/25; C: 1st J 133/150; C: 1st A Treacy 125/150, 2nd D Gambel 19/25, 2nd N Schubert 19/27; 25T STATE THREE DAY Hopton 89/150; HG: R Clark, R Maywald DB: A: 1st P Baxter 52/52, 2nd J Higgins 243/250. 51/52; B: 1st D Humberstone 24/25, 2nd J Humberstone 23/25; C: 1st N Schubert TRAP CARNIVAL Mt Gambier 20/10/07 27/29, 2nd I Arch Bold 26/29; John Stewart Fine & Sunny (36): 25T PS CS: AA: 1st M Reilly Mem HG: D Schubert 122/125. Saturday, Sunday and Medhurst 81/81, 2nd G Height 80/81; A: 1st K Atkin 70/75, 2nd P Winser 76/84; B: 1st M Southern Yorke Peninsula 21/10/07 Pannach 68/75, 2nd S Fleming 60/78; C: 1st Gale Force Winds (14): 25T SKT: 1st L Monday 26th, 27th, 28th M Copping 62/75, 2nd G Bourchier 69/84; Ciaramellano 21/25, 2nd R Nankevell 19/25, Bill Hetherington Mem 25T DB CS: AA: 1st 3rd D Cooper 18/25; 10T DB E/O: R Thomson, January 2008 M Medhurst 91/91, 2nd D Simson 48/49; A: G Read, D Cooper 10/10; 25T DB Gr: B: G 1st K Atkin 90/91, 2nd A Hoare 89/90; B: 1st Read 25/25; C: 1st L Ciaramellano 23/25, Day One Saturday 26th January 2008 9.00am start M Pannach 37/38, 2nd I Lambert 26/27; C: 2nd D Butler 22/25; 30T SB Gr: B: G Read 1st G Bourchier 29/31, 2nd D Murrel 28/31; 25/30; C: L Ciaramellano 26/31. Event 1. 25 pr State Double Rise Championship 10 Pair D/R CS: AA: 1st M Medhurst 19/20, Event 2. 50 Target State Handicap 1st to 5th places 2nd M Whitehead 17/20; A: 1st K Atkin Whyalla 28/10/07 26/30, 2nd J Kent 25/30; B: 1st M Pannach Windy (6): 100T B/T: A/OA: R Walsh 91/100; Event 3. Don Taylor Inter Club Team Shoot 18/20, 2nd I Lambert 24/30; C: 1st G B: S Dell’oste 77/100; C: T Dipaolo 70/100. Bourchier 17/20, 2nd M Copping 13/20; 20 Day Two Sunday 27th January 2008 9.00am start Pair D/D: 1st G Height & M Medhurst 20/20, Wilkawatt 11/11/07 Event 4. 50 Target State Single Barrel Championship 2nd W Lindner & K Holmes 27/30, 3rd T Hot & Windy (19): 100T Murray Mallee Megaw & D Small 25/30; HG: M Medhurst Mongrel MXD CS: AA/OA: D Beelitz Event 5. 50 Target State Double Barrel Championship 119/120. 142/150; AA: 2nd R Andrews 141/150; A: 1st M Raper 141/150, 2nd L Beelitz 140/150; B: Day Three Monday 28th January 2008 9.00am start Port Augusta 21/10/07 1st K Pfeiffer 130/150, 2nd G Phelps Strong Wind (11): 100T DB CS: A: A Bury 124/150; C: 1st I Pfeiffer 132/150, 2nd S Event 6. 50 Target State Points Score Championship 97/100; B: S Ervine 93/100; C: D Bone Gregor 109/150; HG: D Beelitz; VET/HG: P Event 7. Interstate Challenge Teams Match 99/108. Johncock 120150. Vic, NSW & Tas Event 8. State Junior Postal Teams Match Event 9. State Ladies Postal Teams Match Northern Territory Event 10. State Veterans Postal Teams Match Event 11. State Open Postal Teams Match All competition events graded AA, A, B, C Darwin 11/11/17 Toohey 47/50, 2nd C McNeil 44/50; C: 1st L 1st and 2nd each grade plus L, J, V (1st each Hot & Humid (25): 50T SKT: B: 1st C Herbert Wylie 44/50, 2nd S Edmonds 39/50; 25T: A: 48/50, 2nd C McNeil 45/50; C: 1st B Hearne D Howe 21/25; B: 1st J Williams 19/25, 2nd section Min of 3 competitors) 45/50, 2nd K Stout 44/50; 50T: AA: 1st D K Stout 19/25; C: 1st R Toohey 16/25, 2nd C Howe 47/50, 2nd R Fox 44/50; A: 1st V McNeil 15/25. Overall Sash and Cash Trophy Padovan 48/50, 2nd K Stout 47/50; B: 1st R 1st each grade Sash and Cash Trophies 2nd each grade Cash Overall High Gun over events 1, 2, 3, 4 and 6 Tasmania Ladies, Juniors and Veterans High Gun over events 1, 2, 4, 5 and 6 State Open, Ladies, Juniors and Veterans Team Bothwell 21/10/07 Clark 47/50; 25T SB: AA: S Webb 23/25; A: A selected over events 4, 5 and 6 Overcast & Drizzle (33): 50T PS CONT: AA: S Spinks 25/25; B: B Weeding 17/25; C: G Browning 145/150; A: S Taylor 144/150; B: J Purton 21/26; 25T PS: AA: P Turner 74/75; A: Pre-Nomination forms can be obtained from the Hall 139/150; C: A Hall 133/150; 50T DB: A Spinks 73/75; B: B Weeding 66/75; C: D AA: S Browning 64/64; A: S Taylor 50/50; B: Purton 69/75; 25T DB: AA: P Turner 23/25; website or by contacting the R Atkins 48/50; C: J Foster 44/50; HG: A: G Enniss 25/25; B: B Weeding 19/25; C: G State Secretary Mr A A Styles AA/OA: S Browning 195/200; A: S Taylor Hill 24/25; HG: AA: P Turner 164/175; A: A 194/200; B: J Hall 186/200; C: A Hall Spinks 169/175; B: B Weeding 147/175; C: G PO Box 227 Prospect Tas 7250 or phone 0439 522 711 172/200; JNR/HG: 1st R Atkins 48/50, 2nd S Hill 170/187. or by email [email protected] Featherston 40/50, 3rd A Hall 39/50; Encouragement: M Crawford 28/50. Mersey 20/10/07 Practice trap will be available on Fine & Mild (29): 25T SKT: AA: S Webb Burnie 10/11/07 25/25; A: C Latham 25/25; B: R McDonald Friday 25th January from noon till 7.00pm and also Sunny (16): 50T DB: AA: S Webb 50/50; A: E 23/25; C: D Lynch 23/25; 75T NW Ch/Ch: during 3 days of carnival McLaren 48/50; B: B Weeding 45/50; C: K AA/OA: B Smith 114/125; A: J Crosswell

Page 24 Australian Clay Target Shooting News January 2008 104/125; B: R Mason 94/125; C: D Lynch McCallum 116/125, 2nd J Murphy 116/125; 77/125; 20 Pair D/R: AA: S Webb 34/40; A: G B: 1st E Bennett 117/125, 2nd B Bailey Ellis 30/40; B: T McGee 28/40; C: A Hall 134/150; C: 1st F Kessler 101/125, 2nd R 19/40. Youl 91/125; LAD: E Bennett 117/125; JNR: R ALBANY Atkins 107/125; VET: B Howell 116/125; 50T Rosebery 21/10/07 Commonwealth DB CS: OA: L Curtis Clay Target Club Inc Fine (20): 50T DB: A : I Tasker 50/50; B: M 273/273; AA: 1st C Dunn 163/163, 2nd G Daly 44/50; C: C Schwoch 46/50; 50T HC: 1st Hayden 162/163; A: 1st A Kenny 165/165, R Hart 48/51, 2nd M Norris 47/51, 3rd C 2nd L McCallum 164/165; B: 1st P Smith ANNUAL TWO DAY SHOOT Schwoch 46/50. 64/67, 2nd T McGee 63/67; C: 1st F Kessler 51/59, 2nd R Youl 50/59; LAD: N McCallum Spring Bay 21/10/07 50/50; JNR: R Atkins 50/52; VET: A Bennett 26 & 27th January 2008 Rain then Fine (19): 20T PS C/D: AA: B Smith 69/70; 50T Commonwealth SB CS: OA: Glen , J Foster 60/60; A: S Ellis 60/60; B: P Hayden 64/65; AA: 1st Gary Hayden 50/50, Friday 25th 3pm McGrath 53/60; C: J Tatnell 53/60; 75T State 2nd S French 79/80; A: 1st R Atkins 48/50, Ch/Ch: AA/OA: C Rockliff 122/125, 2nd B 2nd J Crosswell 54/57; B: 1st P Perry 49/55, 35 D.B. Points Cash Divide smith 131/135; A: 1st G Ellis 118/125, 2nd B 2nd G Lyden 48/65; C: 1st T Browning 36/50, Bailey 117/120; B: 1st P McGrath 114/125, 2nd F Kessler 35/50; LAD: N McCallum 2nd N Bachi 112/125; C: 1st M Eyles 47/50; JNR: R Atkins 48/50; VET: B Howell Saturday 26th 9am start 107/125, 2nd J Tatnell 123/145; 25T DB: AA: 49/53; 50T Commonwealth PS CS: OA: G G Arnol, B Smith 25/25; A: G Ellis, S Ellis Hayden 156/156; AA: 1st J Foster 150/150, Event 1. 25 D.B. Points 24/25; b: D McGrath 23/25; C: M Eyles 2nd Gary Hayden 170/171; A: 1st P Francis 23/25. 147/150, 2nd P Gourlay 145/150; B: 1st P Event 2. 50 D.B. Perry 147/150, 2nd L Witzerman 144/150; C: Tasmanian 26/27 & 28/10/07 1st R Youl 140/150, 2nd F Kessler 121/150; Event 3. 25 D.B. Cont Commonwealth Trap CS: 25 Pair LAD: N McCallum 143/150; JNR: S Archer Commonwealth D/R CS: OA: S Glover 44/50; 138/150; VET: B Howell 149/150; HG: OA: Sunday 27th 9am start AA: 1st S Browning 58/70, 2nd T Atkins Glen Hayden 457/475; AA: Gary Hayden 58/70; A: 1st M Crow 40/50, 2nd S Webb 510/540; A: M Crow 487/540; B: J Hutchins Event 4. 25 D.B. 39/50; B: 1st V Tomasoni 38/50, 2nd P 410/475; C: R Youl 382/475; LAD: N McGrath 34/50; C: 1st R Youl 28/50, 2nd F McCallum 421/475; JNR: R Atkins 402/475; Event 5. 60 Champ Of Champions Kessler 23/50; LAD: N McCallum 33/50; JNR: VET: B Howell 436/475. S Archer 30/50; VET: V Tomasoni 38/50; 50T Event 6. 25 D.B. Points Commonwealth HC: 1st R Youl 53/56, 2nd J Tasmanian 11/11/07 Murphy 52/56, 3rd P Francis 49/54, 4th G Beautiful (23): 25T SKT: A: J Sturzaker O/A Sash and Trophy Ellis 48/54, 5th B Howell 47/53; LAD: D 24/25; B: P Turner 23/25; C: D Freeman McGrath 36/50; JNR: R Atkins 38/50; VET: B 19/25; 100T DB CS: OA/AA: J Bryan 100/100; 1st, 2nd & 3rd in grades AA, A, B & C in all events. Howell 46/50; 75T Commonwealth Ch/Ch: A: P Francis 109/112; B: K Hibble 94/100; C: O/A High Gun Events 1 to 6 OA: R Meikle 123/125; AA: 1st J Foster A Toscan 87/100; 25T Trench: B: P Turner 122/125, 2nd G Hayden 146/150; A: 1st L 21/25; C: G Gall 21/25. Ladies, Veterans & Junior High Gun trophies Shooters please bring your Registration Cards Committee reserves the right to change the Programme if necessary Western Australia Enquiries: - Colin 08 9844 9446, David 08 9841 7461

Bunbury 27/10/07 Edgehill 21/10/07 Cold, Wet & Windy (23): 25T DB, 50T CONT: Fine (85): Field 90T: OA: P House 90/90; AA: WAGIN GUN CLUB OA/AA: M Daden 69/75; AA: 2nd J Fleay 1st G Marsh 84/90, 2nd M Ponta 84/90, 3rd 67/75; B: 1st A Harvey 68/75, 2nd D R Meagher 83/90; A: 1st K Dickens 86/90, 1 Whitham 66/75; C: 1st J Roach 61/75, 2nd D 2nd W McGreggor 83/90, 3rd G Fleay 79/80; 2 ⁄2 Day Saltbush Carnival Wetherell 60/75; CONT Club Champion: A B: 1st F Stanniforth-Smith 79/80, 2nd R Harvey 44/50. Shawcross 78/80, 3rd G Evans 82/95; C: 1st A Wilson 77/90, 2nd C House 76/90, 3rd C Incorporating the Phil Becker Memorial Cup Busselton 29/10/07 Rados 80/95; Sub JNR: R Ellis 54/90. Cool with Light Rain & Wind (35): 100T DB: 1st, 2nd & 3rd February 2008 OA: D Fox 98/100; AA: 1st G Prowse 97/100, Geraldton 21/10/07 2nd R Offer, J Fleay 95/100; A: 1st D Fine & Windy (31): 10T E/O SB: G Kelly 9/10; Armstrong 96/100, 2nd M Tucker, C Fitzgerald 50T SB Club CS: OA: G Kelly 50/50; R/U: J Friday 1st February 2.30pm start 95/100; B: 1st P J House 95/100, 2nd R Pascoe Pirrotina 48/50; AA: T Thurkle; A: V Oliveri; Event 1 50 DB Chiropractors starter 93/103, 3rd B Whiteaker 92/103; C: 1st J B: P Stuart; C: S Keith; HG: G Kelly 59/60; Austin 86/100, 2nd R Fisher 83/100. Extra Event: 1st R Boschetti, 2nd D McCach. Saturday 2nd February 8.30am start Busselton 4/11/07 Geraldton 28/10/07 Event 2 25 DB Cash divide Warm (17): 50T DB TWR: OA: P House 50/50; Fine & Windy (31): 10T E/O, 50T DB PS CS: Event 3 15 DB Points A.R.C.C. Past Members Trophy B: W McGregor 45/50; C: 1st R Porter 43/50, OA: G Kelly 180/180, R/U: V Oliveri 176/180; 2nd T Craigie; 50T SKT: OA: P House 50/50; AA: T Blakeney; A: I Grant; B: D Wellington; Event 4 25 DB Pts Armarni Real Estate Koonac Cup B: A Davies 48/50; C: J House 45/50; 50T DB: C: J Gaudio; HG: G Kelly; Most Improved: J Event 5 50 DB Dohnbouillet Special OA: F Pradera 49/50; AA: G Prowse 48/50; A: Gaudio. D Armstrong 46/50; B: D Mainwaring 49/50; Sunday 3rd February 8.30am start C: J Austin 45/50. Peel and Districts 28/10/07 Fine & Gusty: WAGC Friendship Day: 50T Event 6 10 Tgts Points Score Compulsory Divide Eastern Goldfields 28/10/07 SKT: OA: P Vosper; AA: 1st C Ellis, 2nd M Event 7 100 Phil Becker Memorial Cup Cold & Windy (12): 10T DB E/O: P Nayda, M Perry; A: 1st C Bertini, 2nd J Lithgow; B: 1st Hinton, M Rowell, M Normington 10/10; 25T C Genovese, 2nd S Henderson; C: 1st J Baker, Medley 25DB, 25SB, 25 DB PTS, 25 Continental DB: AA/A: M Iwankiw 24/25; B/C: D 2nd T Hearn; 50T DB: OA: M Perry; AA: 1st J Nowland 24/25; 25T DB PTS: AA/A: P Nayda Baker, 2nd T Hearn; A: 1st K Holden, 2nd M TOTAL NOMS $135 67/75; B/C: K Smith 71/75; 25T SKT: AA/A: S Mascio; B: 1st M Howard, 2nd R Boyd; C: 1st Event 1 O/A & Graded AA, A, B, C 1st & 2nd place O’Brien 23/25; B/C: M Rowell 21/25; 25T L Devison, 2nd L Tucker; WAGC won the day SKT: AA/A: S O’Brien 24/25; B/C: M Rowell by 13 targets. Events 2 – 6 Graded AA, A, B, C 1st, 2nd & 3rd place 22/25. O/A High Gun on Events 2 to 6 Peel and Districts 28/10/07 Graded High Gun sashes Eastern Goldfields 11/11/07 Fine & Gusty: 50T SKT: OA: P Vosper; AA: 1st Winchester Junior, Ladies & Veteran High Gun Trophies Fine & Warm (13): 10T DB E/O: K Smith, M C Ellis, 2nd M Perry; A: 1st C Bertini, 2nd J Rowell, M Normington, S O’Brien, D Lithgow; B: 1st C Genovese, 2nd S Shooters must present Handicap cards when nominating Nowland 10/10; 25T DB PTS: AA/A: M Henderson; C: 1st J Baker, 2nd T Hearn; 50T Normington 74/75; B/C: M Hinton 74/75; DB: OA: M Perry; AA: 1st J Baker, 2nd T Committee reserves the right to alter programme 25T DB: AA/A: M Rowell 35/35; B/C: M Hearn; A: 1st K Holden, 2nd M Mascio; B: Hinton 24/25; 25T HC: 1st D Nowland 25/25, 1st M Howard, 2nd R Boyd; C: 1st L Devison, CONTACT SECRETARY JIM WEST 08 9861 1006 2nd M Rowell 24/25. 2nd L Tucker; WAGC won by 13 targets. January 2008 Australian Clay Target Shooting News Page 25 West Australian Gun Club Inc Whiteman Park International Shooting Complex Beechboro Road Beechboro WA 6062 Ph 08 9248 8290 Fax 08 9249 5555

23rd & 24th February 2008 Including 2008 State Skeet Team Selection on Saturday 23rd February for ACTA (Inc) Skeet Nationals 19th – 24th May 2008 Program for 2 day Carnival subject to change at the committee’s discretion and include GST Saturday 23rd 2008 starting 10.00am WACTA State Skeet Team Selection 50t Skeet Cash Classic Competition Graded Cash Prizes Nominations $22.00 50t Skeet Finance Fever Competition Graded Cash Prizes Nominations $22.00 State Skeet Team Levy over 100t $10.00 Total Nominations for Saturday $54.00 Pasta Night on Saturday Night immediately after shoot Sunday 24th 2008 starting 10.00am 50t State Skeet Handicap Sash & Prizes to 10th position Nominations $25.00 50t Skeet Afternoon ends Competition Graded Prizes Nominations $22.00 Total Nominations for Sunday $47.00 • Fluro orange targets will be used over the course of the carnival • High over the carnival plus graded High Guns • Lunches available over the weekend • Practice available from 9.00am. • Competition commences sharply at 10.00am each day • Limited camping on site contact club 9248 8290 or Chris Alexander 6444 5944 • Recommended accommodation Great eastern Motor Lodge or Drake Apartments A full weekend of Skeet on offer, including 2008 WACTA Inc State Team Selection so come along and bring others with you to start the Skeet season off well

Page 26 Australian Clay Target Shooting News January 2008 Queensland GOLD COAST CLAY TARGET CLUB 81 Gross Rd Woongoolba, Queensland.

Atherton Tablelands 27 & 28/10/07 71/75; A: 1st W Mattarollo 102/105, 2nd J JANUARY PROGRAMS Fine & Sunny (50): 25T DB: AA: A Poggioli, B Vichie 93/96; B: 1st G Pearson 93/96, 2nd Murphy 25; A: K Williams, R Cannon, I M Westbury 73/75; C: 1st N Cosmo 65/75, Practice: 1.00pm to 5.00pm most Saturdays McHarrie, G Archer, N Bruce 24; B: B 2nd I Sullivan 62/75; 25T SB Chub Smith Edwards 25; C: J Miller 24; 30T Medley: AA: Mem: OA: F Musumeci 25/25; AA: 1st K Wednesday 2nd: Night Trap 1st A Poggioli 50, 2nd J Williams 47; A: 1st Harding 37/38, 2nd R Bartley 36/38; A: 1st K Williams 49, 2nd P Coogan 48; B: 1st G A Musumeci 29/30, 2nd C Schoenfisch 75 TARGET MEDLEY (25 D/B, 25 S/B, 25 PTS) Barton 50, 2nd G Sayward 48; C: 1st K 28/30; B: 1st G Pearson 23/25, 2nd F Torrisi - 7.00 pm start Coogan 42, 2nd D Collins 43; 50T MXD: AA: 22/25; C: 1st N Cosmo 20/25, 2nd I Sullivan 1st B Murphy 98, 2nd A Poggioli 95; A: 1st 17/25; 25T DB HC: 1st T Rogers 34/34, 2nd - Graded - Trophies - Supper - P Coogan 91, 2nd G Archer 91; B: 1st W Reid G Costanzo 33/34, 3rd F Lofaro 28/29; 25T 96, 2nd C Egerton 93; C: 1st J Collins 86, DB CONT: OA: R Bartley 37/37; AA: 1st K Sunday 6th Sporting 9.30 am start 2nd D Collins 85; Mike Collins Mem 50T Harding 28/29, 2nd R Sonego 24/25; A: 1st 100 TARGETS SPORTING CLAYS CONT: AA: 1st B Murphy 47, 2nd A Poggioli A Musumeci 36/37, 2nd C Schoenfisch 46; A: 1st R Cannon 49, 2nd G Archer 48; B: 29/31; B: 1st T Rogers 38/39, 2nd R Vary 2 x 50 tgt Events under Lewis Class System 1st B Edwards 46, 2nd C Egerton 45; C: 1st 37/39; C: 1st N Cosmo 21/25, 2nd I Sullivan Members of affiliated Associations welcome K Coogan 49, 2nd J Collins 42; 50T DB: AA: 18/25; HG: G Pearson 161/165. 1st R Maxwell 49, 2nd B Murphy 48; A: 1st Sunday 13th Day Trap 9.30 am start M Costa 50, 2nd K Williams 48; B: 1st K Brisbane 28/10/07 125 TARGETS TRAP Yamane 50, 2nd M Kirk; C: 1st K Coogan 46, Fine & Windy (39): 25T DB C/D: AA: A 2nd F Nunan 42; 50T PS: AA: 1st B Murphy Thatcher, P Hill, G Sckaf 25/25; A: T Gurski, Four graded events including a 148, 2nd D Bruce 145; A: 1st P Coogan 143, P Zapantis , S Cannizzarao 25/25; B: 1st B 50 TGT DOUBLE BARREL EVENT 2nd N Bruce 135; B: 1st W Reid 142, 2ndf G Weedon 25/25, 2nd P Rado 24/25; C: J Sayward 141; C: 1st F Nunan 130, 2nd J Hockings, R Priestley, S Valastro, F Mills Trap Captain Mike Swale 0418 763 168 Collins 129; 30T DB HC: 1st R Miller 28, 2nd 25/25; 25T PTS C/D: AA: `1st P Hill 74/75, Sunday 20th Skeet 9.30 am start M Kirk 28, 3rd B Edwards 27, 4th G Barton 2nd G Carew 73/75; A: 1st P Zepantis 72/75, 27; HG: OA: B Murphy 411; AA: A Poggioli 2nd S Cannizzaro 71/75; B: 1st B McNamara 125 TARGETS SKEET 403; A: P Coogan 393; B: C Egerton 386; C: 70/75, 2nd B Weedon 68/75; C; 1st B Ekblad Four graded events K Coogan 363; VET: B Edwards 383; LAD: K 64/75, 2nd F Mills 62/75; 50T HC CS: 1st A Williams 377. Moore 49/50, 2nd P Rado 46/50, 3rd J Skeet Captain Chris Larsen 0438 797 456 McLennan 55/60, 4th AMills 54/60, 4th F Ballandean 21/10/07 Petsch 44/50; 15 Pair D/R C/D: AA: 1st D Clubhouse and Range: 07 5546 1368 Sunny, Light Breeze (36): 5T PTS E/O: T Stevens 27/30, 2nd P Hill 23/30; A: 1st G WEBSITE: www.gcctc.onthenet.com.au Rogers, R Vary, G Pearson, P Westbury, A Mariner 24/30, 2nd P Moore 23/30; B: 1st B Pirlo, F Musumeci, M Sullivan, A Musumeci, Weedon 27/40, 2nd P Rado 26/40; C: 1st B EMAIL: [email protected] L Puglisi, W Mattarollo, F Lofaro, J Austin Ekblad 26/40, 2nd F Mills 25/40; HG: D 15/15; 25T PS CS: OA: K Harding 105/105; Stevens 164/180. The committee reserves the right to alter advertised programs AA: 1st R Bartley 74/75, 2nd F Musumeci AUSTRALASIAN - PACIFIC Grand Prix BRISBANE GUN CLUB 14th – 17th February 2008 350 targets Olympic Trap + Final 350 targets ISSF Skeet + Final Thursday 14th and Friday 15th Saturday 16th and Sunday 17th 200 target Australian Open 150 target Friday includes optional Australasian-Pacific 100t skins (shot in conjunction) Grand Prix Cash prizes plus Sash and badges for all grades David Menck Brisbane Gun Club Scott Dobeli 07 5442 3663 Club house: 07 3398 4555 07 3892 4008 0408 713 834 Every Thur 11am-5pm 0428 773 551 [email protected] Every Sat 11am-5pm [email protected] More details on the club’s website; www.brisbanegunclub.com

January 2008 Australian Clay Target Shooting News Page 27 KINGAROY CLAY TARGET CLUB INC. Annual Two Day Shoot Saturday 2nd and Sunday 3rd February 2008

SATURDAY 2ND FEBRUARY 11.00AM Event 1 25 TGT DOUBLE BARREL SWEEPS—15 M $10.00 AA, A, B & C—50% Noms back to shooters Event 2 G N CRUMPTON & SONS—SINGLE BARREL EVENT $15.00 25 Tgt 15m Trophies 1st & 2nd AA, A, B & C O/A Trophy and Badge Event 3 KINGAROY RSL CLUB CONTINENTAL C’SHIP $25.00 50 Tgt 15m Trophies 1st & 2nd AA, A, B & C Sash & Trophy for O/A & Badges for Grades sponsored by Clay Targets Australia

SUNDAY 3RD FEBRUARY 8.00AM Event 4 THORP’S JEWELERS DOUBLE BARREL C’SHIP $15.00 25 Tgt 15m Trophies 1st & 2nd AA, A, B & C Sash & Trophy for O/A & Badges for Grades sponsored by Thorp’s Jewelers Event 5 LYLE VIDLER & MERV CHAMPNEY PERPETUAL SHIELD $30.00 30 Tgt Handicap shot in one visit to trap—Calcutta Event 1st,2nd,3rd & 4th—60% Noms back to shooters Event 6 TOYOTA MOTOR SALES—POINT C’SHIP $15.00 25 Tgt 15m Trophies 1st & 2nd AA, A, B & C Sash & Trophy for O/A & Badges for Grades sponsored by Toyota Event 7 BGA AGRISERVICES DOUBLE RISE EVENT $15.00 15 Pair 15m Trophies 1st & 2nd AA, A, B & C O/A Trophy and Badge sponsored by BGA Agriservices **Total Noms $125.00** High Guns O/A Sash & Trophy AA, A, B & C Grade Sash & Trophies sponsored by Col Otto Valuations Ladies, Juniors & Veterans 60% Noms if shooting whole program. Sash & trophies (if more than three in each category) Sponsored by Clay Targets Australia Calcutta (Event 5) no deductions drawn at 5.30 p.m. Saturday, auction at 6.00pm and a free dinner afterwards. Practice 8.30—10.00 a.m. Saturday Camping available on grounds. Breakfast on Sunday Accommodation: Pioneer Lodge Motel 07 4162 3999 Oasis Motel 07 4162 2399 Kingaroy Caravan Park & Cabins 07 4162 1808, Carrollee Hotel 07 4162 1055, Burke & Wills Motel, 07 4162 2933, Ascot Motel, 07 4162 8333 President Gary Brown 07 4169 0351; Secretary Steve Kelly 07 4162 5122 Club House 07 4162 5296

Page 28 Australian Clay Target Shooting News January 2008 Brisbane 4/11/07 Perkins 25/25, 2nd I Campbell 21/25; 30T DB Overcast (22): 25T SKT C/D: AA: 1st C O’Neill PTS: AA: 1st B Zimpel 90/90, 2nd I Wynyard 25/25, 2nd N Aird 25/25; A: C Larson 24/25; 88/90; A: 1st J Woodall 86/90, 2nd M B: F Cooper 23/25; C: B Robinson 18/25; 25T Budgen 77/90; B: 1st B Zillman 84/90, 2nd HC: 1st G Walker 51/51, 2nd G Petrou 49/51, M Jacobi 73/90; C: 1st R Perkins 81/90, 2nd SPRINGSURE 3rd N Hughes 48/50; 50T SKT: AA: C O’Neill I Campbell 70/90; 30T DB CONT: AA: 1st B 70/70; A: N Hughes 53/55; B: J Reynolds Zimpel 43/43, 2nd F Robinson 42/43; A: 1st 48/50; C: D Noffke 42/50; 25T SKT DBLS: AA: J Woodall 30/30, 2nd S Tebbit 38/40; B: 1st Gun Club Inc C O’Neill 24/25; A: N Hughes 21/25; B: F B Zillman 27/30, 2nd M Jacobi 29/33; C: 1st Cooper 22/25; C: D Noffke 20/25; HG: C R Perkins 26/30, 2nd I Campbell 27/31; 15 O’Neill 124/125. Pair D/R: AA: 1st D Nicholson 26/30, 2nd F Robinson 34/40; A: 1st S Tebbit 26/30, 2nd J Bundaberg 4/11/07 Woodall 25/30; B: 1st B Zillman 21/30, 2nd Very Windy (27): 25T SKT HC: P Bozier, K M Jacobi 19/30; C: 1st I Campbell 18/30, Annual Two Day Shoot Rehbein, C Baxter 25/25; 25T CS: OA/A: R 2nd H Free 26/40; HG: F Robinson 167/175. Rehbein 24/25; B: P Bozier 23/25; C: C Baxter 21/25; 25T DB C/D: AA: N Berry 25/25; A: R Charters Towers 3/11/07 Saturday 9th & Sunday 10th Rehbein, K Vicary, M Budgen 24/25; B: F Fine & Hot (55): 25T DB: AA: M McGill, B Agius 25/25; C: M Kelly 23/25; 25T SB: AA: D Murphy, B Bosworth, R Maxwell 25/25; A: D Nicholson 24/25; A: R Rehbein 24/25; B: F Killick, M Collins, G Maltby, M Mitchell, A February 2008 Agius 23/25; C: J Balaam 20/25; 25T DB PTS Breddan, T Comerford, R Linton 25/25; B: P CS: OA/A: R Rehbein 75/75; AA: I Wynyard Ward, B Edwards, R Cox, G Bennett 25/25; C: Saturday 9.00am start 73/75; B: M Schumacher 74/75; C: J Balaam O Perrett, P Ballarino, I Young 23/25; 50T 58/75; 25T DB CONT: AA: I Wynyard 25/25; A: DB: AA: 1st B Bosworth 50/50, 2nd J Event 1: 30T D/B Continental 15m $20 M Budgen 25/25; B: D Rudd 23/25; C: B Rossato; A: 1st G Whiteside 50/50, 2nd G Fisher 23/25; HG: R Rehbein 147/150. Maltby 49/50; B: 1st P Ward, P Mackey Cash Divide 50/50; C: 1st J Collins, 2nd I Young; 25T SB: AA: 1st B Murphy, 2nd G Maltby; A: 1st N Event 2: 50T D/B Championship 15m $30 Callide Dawson 21/10/07 Benson, 2nd N Sheehan; B: 1st R Bentley, Overall Sash & Prize Cloudy & Windy (24): 25T DB: AA/A: V 2nd M Bosworth; C: 1st P Ballarino, 2nd J Forsyth 24/25; B: S Struss 26/26; C: T Collins; 25T DB CONT: AA: 1st J Rossato, 2nd AA, A, B, C 1st & 2nd prizes Newman 21/25; 25T DB PTS: AA/A: B B Murphy; A: 1st B Gall, 2nd W Read; B: 1st Graving 89/93; B: J Russell 68/75; C: M P Ward, 2nd C Edgerton; C: 1st N Young, Event 3: 30T S/B 15m $20 Dunn 68/75; 25T SB: AA/A: M Elliott 23/25; 2nd P Ballarino. Overall, AA, A, B, C B: J Russell 22/25; C: T Newman 18/25; 25T DB CONT: AA/A: J Clarke 32/33; B: J Russell Charters Towers 4/11/07 1st & 2nd prizes 24/28; C: T Newman 19/25; 25T Gr HC: Fine & Hot (55): 25T DB PTS: AA: 1st B AA/A: L Bunker 23/25; B: S Struss 24/25; C: Bosworth, 2nd R Murphy; A: 1st G Cannon, T Newman 23/25. 2nd C Scott; B: 1st B Bullick, 2nd D Sunday 8.00am start O’Donnell; C: 1st B Cox, 2nd P Ballarino; 50T Central Burnett 21/10/07 DB: AA: 1st J Rossato, 2nd B Murphy; A: 1st Event 4: 30T Ladies Bracelets $20 Fine (19): 25T DB S/S: AA: 1st F Robinson, S G Cannon, 2nd G Archer; B: 1st P Bonato, Points 15m Whitehead, D Nicholson 25/25; A: 1st S 2nd R Cox; C: 1st O Perrett, 2nd B Cox; 25T Tebbit 25/25, 2nd J Woodall, J Cahill, M DB HC: 1st B Gall, 2nd A Vincenzi, 3rd R Cox; Overall, AA, A, B, C Budgen 23/25; B: 1st B Zillman 21/25, 2nd HG: AA: B Murphy; A: G Whiteside; B: P Ben Zillman, M Jacobi 19/25; C: 1st R Ward; C: B Cox. 1st & 2nd Bracelet prizes Event 5: 30T D/B Handicap $20 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th & 5th in cash . B & W Rural Event 6: 15PR Double Rise 15m $20 Overall, AA, A, B, C

NC ONE DAY OPEN SHOOT 1st & 2nd prizes I Sunday, January 13th 2008 High Gun Overall, AA, A, B, C, Ladies, 9.00am Juniors & Veterans The trophies are all from the R M Williams Catalogue Sashes & Prizes

LUB Event 1 Total Nominations $130 B & W Rural 50 Target Double Barrel C Veteran, Juniors or 2nd family member Championship $80 if shooting whole program 15 metres Overall sash 2 course meal Saturday night, Licenced Bar UN Trophies 1 2 3 AA A B C Camping, Ammo, Meals, Snacks & Nomination $25.00

G Refreshments Ladies, Juniors & Veterans $20.00 Breakfast Saturday & Sunday mornings, Event 2 Fluro targets B & W Rural 50 Target Points Score We have great prizes, great targets Championship 15 metres and great food. Overall sash Committee reserves the right to alter the programme Trophies 1 2 3 AA A B C Nomination $25.00 For further particulars contact; Ladies, Juniors & Veterans $20.00 President Warren Jensen Ph 07 4984 1770 Overall High Gun Sash & Trophy Secretary Rex Kirk Ph 07 4984 4199 The committee reserves the right to alter the program

OONDIWINDI Mob 0407 128 654 President: Gary Battaglone 0427 711 747 Clubhouse Mob 0407 128 654 G

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SUPERSHOOT 19TH & 20TH JANUARY 2008 Held on the CABOOLTURE CLAY TARGET CLUB GROUNDS Saturday 19th 9.30am Event 1. 25T Double Barrel Sweepstakes $15.00 Event 2. Sunshine Coast 50T Points Score Championship $30.00 (Overall Sash & Trophies 1st and 2nd AA,A, B, C) Ladies, Junior,Veteran Event 3. 25T Double Barrel Continental $20.00 (Overall & Trophy 1st and 2nd AA,A, B, C) BBQ Saturday Night Breakfast Sunday 7.00am Sunday 20th 8.30am Event 4. 30T Medley 10T D/B, 10T S/B, 10T PTS $25.00 (Overall & Trophy 1st and 2nd AA,A, B, C) Event 5. Caloundra Pacific 50T Double Barrel Championship $30.00 (Overall Sash & Trophies 1st and 2nd AA,A, B, C) Ladies, Junior,Veteran Event 6. 25T Single Barrel $20.00 (Overall & Trophy 1st and 2nd AA,A, B, C) HIGH GUNS Overall & Grades Sash Trophy & Cash VETERANS & JUNIORS Trophy LADIES Wendy Porfiri Memorial Trophy Mark McArdle M.P.Encouragement Trophy Nominations Open $140, Ladies, Junior, Veteran $110 if shooting full program 3 Traps, Fluro Targets, Camping on grounds,Toilet & Shower facilities President Brett Brown 0408 910 117 Secretary Andy Aitchison 0417 608 747 Committee reserves the right to alter the program ✫✫✫✫✫✫✫✫✫✫✫✫✫✫✫✫✫✫✫✫✫✫✫✫✫✫✫✫✫✫✫✫✫✫✫✫✫✫✫✫✫✫✫✫✫✫✫✫✫✫✫✫✫✫✫✫✫✫✫✫✫ ✫✫✫✫✫✫✫✫✫✫✫✫✫✫✫✫✫✫✫✫✫✫✫✫✫✫✫✫✫✫✫✫✫✫✫✫✫✫✫✫✫✫✫✫✫✫✫✫✫✫✫✫✫✫✫✫✫✫✫✫✫✫✫✫✫✫✫✫✫✫✫✫✫✫✫✫✫✫✫✫✫✫✫✫✫✫✫✫✫✫✫✫✫✫✫✫✫✫✫✫✫✫✫✫✫✫✫✫ Page 30 Australian Clay Target Shooting News January 2008 Gladstone 11/11/07 B Turner 46/50; C: E Kratzer 46/50; HG: D Windy (31): 30T DB: OA: R Rehbein 30/30; Dundon 121/125. AA: G Wright 29/30; A: S Fett 28/30; B: K Shaw 29/30; C: J Trotter 27/30; 30T SB: OA: Gold Coast 7/11/07 Toowoomba Clay G Wright 31/33; AA: I Wynyard 26/30; A: V Cool & Raining (25): 75T Medley: AA: 1st V Hyde 30/33; B: K Shaw 26/30; C: J Trotter Vaina 119/125, 2nd G Sckaf 115/125; A: 1st 22/30; 30T DB PTS: OA: S Struss 86/90; AA: S Weeden 117/125, 2nd B Perry 116/125; B: I Wynyard 84/90; A: J Riggs 85/90; B: B 1st P Strange 112/125, 2nd K Tomkins Target Club Inc Morrissy 85/90; C: J Trotter 82/90; 15 Pair 107/125; C: 1st R McNamara 102/125, 2nd I D/R: AA/A: I Wynyard 38/50; B: S Struss House 95/125. ACTA & SSAA Affiliated 30/40; C: R Waugh 19/30; Open Ch/Ch: J Riggs 140/150; Intermediate Ch/Ch: S Struss Gold Coast 11/11/07 PO Box 2068 TOOWOOMBA QLD 4350 134/150. Showers &Warm (51): 25T DB C/D: AA: M Swale, V Vaina, A Thatcher, T O’Leary, R Page Gold Coast 21/10/07 25/25; A: C McMahon, S Cannizzaro, S Fine & Warm (20): 50T SKT C/D: AA: D Weeden 25/25; B: C Smith, R Rackerman Annual Skeet Dundon, L Hughes 47/50; A: C Larsen, C 24/25; C: S Ricca 23/25; 50T DB: AA: 1st T Tipler, N Hughes 45/50; B: M Morgan 48/50; O’Leary 55/55, 2nd T Morony 54/55; A: 1st S C: E Kratzer 42/50; 25T SKT DBLS: AA: D Cannizzaro 50/50, 2nd T Gurski 49/50; B: 1st Dundon 24/25; A: C Larsen 22/25; B: T Edgar R Rackeman 54/56, 2nd R Davies 53/56; C: Carnival 2008 22/25; C: E Kratzer 20/25; 50T SKT Gr HG: 1st T Carroll 46/50, 2nd S Ricca 45/53; 25T AA: D Dundon 50/50; A: C Larsen 46/50; B: DB PTS: AA: 1st T O’Leary 74/75, 2nd A SATURDAY 23RD FEBRUARY 11AM SEZ QCTA Inc would like to thank the EVENT 1 following sponsors for the success of 50 Target Aldo Sceresini Handicap the recent SEQCTA Trap Carnival Prizes 1st, 2nd, 3rd & 4th Places in Toowoomba Top Cut Meats Vince Vaina 07 5568 8888 EVENT 2 Daryl Stevens Quality Stockmaker 0419 772 048 100T Cut Price Meats Championship IBS Pools Scott Trafford 07 5491 6511 Prizes 1st & 2nd AA, A, B, C Clover Designs Patti McInnes 0425 724 457 First 50 shot Saturday and Clay Targets Australia 07 3819 1699 second 50 shot on Sunday Queensland Gun Exchange & Fishing 07 3393 0933 Ray (Jumbo) Brown, Paul Moore and members of SUNDAY 24TH FEBRUARY 9.30AM Toowoomba Clay Target Club SECOND PART OF EVENT 2 50 Target Cut Price Meats Championship

EVENT 3 MOONIE 50 Target (25) pair Doubles Championship Annual Shoot Prizes 1st and 2nd AA, A, B, C 16TH & 17TH FEBRUARY 2008 High Gun Events 1, 2, & 4. SATURDAY 10.00AM START Total Noms $120, LVJ $100 Evt. 1 25t DB Sweeps Evt. 2 25t Points Score Lunch & dinner on Saturday. Evt. 3 25t Single Barrel Breakfast & lunch on Sunday. Evt. 4 50t Continental Saturday night 3 course meal and breakfast Bar facilities and cartridges available Sunday morning at Sports Club. on the grounds. SUNDAY 9.00AM START Free camping and hot showers also Evt. 5 25t DB Sweeps available on the grounds Evt. 6 50t Medley (25 DB & 25 Pts) Evt. 7 25t Fixed Meterage Club house located 9.5kms west on AA 21, A 19, B 17, C 15 Warrego Highway. All events paid 1 & 2 in all grades, Handicap 1-5 High Guns all grades The club reserves the right to change the program Ladies, Vets & Juniors if 3 or more without notice. Shade over lanes for shooters Max Barton President 0428 321 138 NOMS $120.00 Betty Fawcett Secretary 07 4699 3569 Accommodation available phone Website www.toowoombaclays.info Phil Egan 4665 0230, Ken Giltrow 4662 9148 Email [email protected] Moonie Motel 4665 0200

January 2008 Australian Clay Target Shooting News Page 31 Thatcher 71/75; A: 1st S Cannizzaro 75/75, Roma 13/10/07 2nd S Weeden 86/90; B: 1st C Smith 69/75, Ch/Ch Medley: OA: R Rosenberger 95/100; 2nd R Davis 71/78; C: 1st S Ricca 70/75, 2nd AA: 1st A Pack 91/100, 2nd R Nugent R Guiney 69/75; 30T Ch/Ch CS: OA: T O’Leary 86/100; A: 1st A Nugent 89/100, 2nd T New South Wales 48/50; AA: 1st T Morony 45/50, 2nd G Sckaf Busiko 84/100; B: 1st J Scott 79/100, 2nd R 44/50; A: 1st R McFadyen 47/50, 2nd J Bain 78/100; C: 1st S Betts 87/100, 2nd S McLennan 46/50; B: 1st G Smith 47/50, 2nd Bain 72/100; 15 Pair D/R: AA: R Nugent P Strange 45/50; C: 1st I Boycon 44/50, 2nd 21/30; A: R Harms 20/30; B: R Purnell 20/30; S Ricca 41/50; HG: T O’Leary 197/200. C: N Lamb 19/30. Wodonga 11/11/07 Bathurst 4/11/07 Warm & Sunny (34): 25T PS: OA/B: H Stolpe Sunny & Windy (20): 25T DB E/O: AA: 1st I Gympie 13 & 14/10/07 Sunshine Coast 21/10/07 75/75; B: 2nd A Wooley 76/78; AA: 1st B Stewart 25/25, 2nd T Dolbel 21/25; A: 1st M Fine & Hot (63): 25T DB C/D: AA: 6 Possibles; 25T DB PTS S/S: AA: 1st B Stevens, D Stevens, Bockman 86/87, 2nd R Liersch 85/87; A: 1st Matilka 24/25, 2nd M Harber 23/25; B: 1st K A: 8 Possibles; B: 4 Possibles; C: 2 Payouts; D Portors 25/25; A: 1st W Chain 24/25, 2nd G R Taylor 74/75, 2nd G Evans 100/102; C: 1st Elias 23/25, 2nd L Rodden 22/25; C: 1st C 50T CS: OA: V Tipman 78/78; AA: 1st F Hogarth, A Mills 23/25; B: 1st S Turner, R B Putkunz 72/75, 2nd B Evans 71/75; 10T PS: Rochester 24/25, 2nd M Gittany 22/25; 50T Robinson 68/69, 2nd G Brown 75/76; A: 1st S Rackermann 23/25, 2nd B Dunne, J Trickey H Stolpe, D Harley 25/25; 25T HC: 1st P DB: AA: 1st T Dolbel 48/50, 2nd I Stewart Prendergast 77/78, 2nd G Dennien 75/76; B: 22/25; C: 1st S Valastro 22/25, 2nd F Mills Matthews 45/45, 2nd G Lafferty 44/45, 3rd 46/50; A: 1st M Coles 48/50, 2nd D 1st G Rudd 54/57, 2nd L Stolberg 53/57; C: 15/25, 3rd S Turner 13/25; 25T SB: AA: 1st D G Sanders 28/29; 25T DB: OA/A: P Matthews Hopwood, J Hill, M Harber 46/50; B: 1st L 1st T Faulks 44/50, 2nd M O’Neill 43/50; 30T Stevens 23/25, 2nd W Humphreys 30/33; A: 119/120; A: 2nd B Leita 41/42; AA: 1st B Rodden 45/50, 2nd J White, R Alston 44/50; DB CONT: AA: 1st D Nicholson 30/30, 2nd F 1st W Murray 22/27, 2nd B Brown 23/29; B: Bockman 118/120, 2nd G Lafferty 94/95; B: C: 1st M Gittany 44/50, 2nd A Allan 43/50; Robinson 42/43; A: 1st P Westbury 39/39, 1st J Trickey 18/25, 2nd J Holmes 17/25; C: 1st F Bienvenu 41/42, 2nd P Collicoat 34/35; 25T HC: 1st M Harber 24/25, 2nd C 2nd G Durre 38/39; B: 1st G Rudd 29/30, 2nd 1st S Valastro 15/25, 2nd F Mills 14/25; 50T C: 1st B Evans 24/25, 2nd R Bailey 22/25; Rochester 24/25. J Trickey 28/30; C: 1st M O’Neill 24/30, 2nd T DB CONT: OA: A Miller 48/50; AA: 1st D 25T CONT: OA/A: G Evans 61/61; A: 2nd P Faulks 25/32; 50T DB CS: OA: D Stevens Stevens 50/53, 2nd C Morris 49/53; A: 1st B Matthews 60/61; AA: 1st R Liersch 30/31, Bega 28/10/07 50/50; AA: 1st P Grove 168/169, 2nd B Brown 47/50, 2nd B Stevens 46/50; B: 1st B 2nd G Lafferty 29/31; B: 1st V Tomasoni Fine (16): 10T DB PS: 1st C Rowland 30/30, Stevens 167/169; A: 1st R Rehbein 49/50, 2nd McNamara 45/50, 2nd R Rackerman 44/50; 24/25, 2nd A Wooley 34/36; C: 1st R Bailey 2nd P Body, A Neilson 29/30; 25T HC Fimac D Portors 79/81; B: 1st R Wieden 49/50, 2nd C: 1st F Mills 42/50, 2nd S Valastro 39/50; 25T 22/25, 2nd I Erbacher 21/25; HG: P Engineering Shield Series: 1st N Teale 24/25, S Turner 48/50; C: 1st T Faulks 49/50, 2nd P DB Gr HC: AA: 1st D Stevens 24/27, 2nd A Matthews 176/180. 2nd N Wilton 32/34, 3rd D Blewitt 31/31; Whitfield 41/50; 30T DB PTS CS: OA: V Miller 23/27; A: 1st B Brown 23/26, 2nd G 40T DB: AA: C Rowland 39/40; A: D Blewitt Tipman 105/105; AA: 1st D Stevens 104/105, Hogarth 22/26; B: 1st R Rackerman 25/28, Barellan 11/11/07 48/49; B: N Wilton 39/40; C: J Petty 36/40; 2nd G Carew 92/93; A: 1st D Portors 89/90, 2nd B McNamara 24/28; C: 1st S Valastro Warm & Humid (24): 15T DB Novelty 25T CONT: AA: C Rowland; A: D Blewitt 2nd B Brown 91/93; B: 1st G Rudd 86/90, 2nd 20/27, 2nd F Mills 19/27; HG: OA: D Stevens Trophy: 1st A Hallam, 2nd J Tiffen, 3rd A 23/25; B: P Body 23/25; C: J Walker 18/25; B Zillman 85/90; 30T DB Gr HC: AA: 1st S 117/125; AA: A Miller 114/125; A: B Brown Bound, 4th S Cunial, 5th L Irvin; LAD: J HG: C Rowland 116/120. Whitehead 29/30, 2nd D Stevens 28/30; A: 108/125; B: B McNamara 103/125; C: S Irvin; VET: S Papasidero; JNR: A Franco; 1st G Schneider 29/30, 2nd G Dennien 39/41; Valastro 95/125. Mystery Trophies: L Irvin & A Bound; 20T Boggarbri Gunnedah November B: 1st P Lofffler 28/30, 2nd B Wiseman 38/41; DB Novelty Trophy: 1st L Irvin, 2nd A Fine, Light Wind (25): 10T E/O: E Roessler, W C: 1st P Whitfield 27/30, 2nd S Turner 26/30; Surat 28/10/07 Franco, 3rd P Ledwidge, 4th K Whytcross, Selway, G Bayliss, S Green, I Levin, B HG: OA: D Portors 278/287; AA: G Carew Sunny & Windy (15): 75T: AA: 1st D Cameron 5th S Codemo; LAD: N Ambrose; VET: D Williams 10/10; 25T SB: K Lyne, P Holmes, M 275/287; A: S Prendergast 272/299; B: G 71/75, 2nd R Morrison 70/75; B: 1st S Moore Richards; JNR: J Irvin; Mystery Trophies: P Northey 25/25; 25T SB: K Lyne, P Holmes, B Rudd 257/275; C: M O’Neill 228/275; LAD: B 64/75, 2nd D Pointon 59/75; C: 1st B Ledwidge & S Codemo; 10T DB Gr Trophy: Bayliss 22/25; 20T CONT: 1st I Levin 20/20, Zillman 245/275; JNR: S Turner 228/275; VET: Johnstone 62/75, 2nd S Graham 59/75. A: 1st A Paonne, 2nd N McDermott; B: 1st 2nd G Bayliss, M Northey, W Selway, S Green A Denton 258/275. S Papasidero, 2nd J Tiffen; C: 1st A Hallam, 19/20; HG: OA: G Bayliss; AA: P Holmes Toogoolawah 28/10/07 2nd D Richards; LAD: N Ambrose; VET: E 73/80; A: W Selway 75/80; B: S Green 72/80; Kingaroy 4/11/07 Fine & Hot (15): 100T: AA: 1st J Kennedy Wardman; JNR: A Franco; OA/HG: L Irvin; C: I Levin 74/80. Hot, Some Wind (34): Ross Spencer Cash and 126/150; A: 1st N Fleming 122/150, 2nd D LAD/HG: J Irvin; VET/HG: J Tiffen; JNR/HG: Sash Day: OA: A Thorp 170/175; AA: 1st P Devine 121/150; B: 1st B Guthrie 126/150, A Franco; Les Dow Mem Yearly Trophy was Boorowa MacDonald 169/175, 2nd C Gurski 167/175; 2nd G Blatchly 117/150; C: 1st R Clarkson won by L Irvin. Good (22): 25T HC: 1st P Watchorn 31/31, A: 1st S Kelly 168/175, 2nd B Stolberg 107/150, 2nd I House 105/150. 164/175; B: 1st R Horn 164/175, 2nd W Barr 162/175; C: 1st B Eckbald 156/175, 2nd M Toowoomba 10 & 11/11/07 O’Neill 152/175; LAD: B Zillman 156/175; Atrocious & Very Windy (73): 20T Medley: VET: R Rackerman 161/175; JNR: R Kelly AA: 1st G Moore 40/40, 2nd F Robinson Canberra International 151/175. 40/40; A: 1st P Moore 40/40, 2nd M Barton Clay Target Club Inc. 40/40; B: 1st P McDougal 39/40, 2nd J Maryborough 28/10/07 Penfold 38/40; C: 1st P Luhrs, C Bradford Charcoal Kiln Rd, Kowen Forest Hot & Windy (27): 25T DB: AA: G Wyatt 25; A: 38/40; 25T SB: OA: G Moore 29/30; AA: 1st Turn off 400m east of Burbong Bridge on G Durre 24; B: F Agius 25; C: J Poulter 24; 25T V Moore 28/30, 2nd D Stevens 26/28; A: 1st Kings Highway 9km from Queanbeyan DB CS: AA/OA: G Wyatt 25; A: G Chizzotti 23; R Smith 24/27, 2nd C Cusack 23/27; B: 1st C Visit us online at: www.canberra1nter.org.au B: B Charteris 24; C: T Turton 21; 25T DB PS Luhrs 22/25, 2nd K Penfold 21/26; C: 1st C Email: [email protected] CS: AA/OA: S Whitehead 75; A: G Sergiacomi Bradford 22/25, 2nd P Luhrs 21/28; JNR 71; B: F Agius 69; C: J Poulter 50; 25T DB HC: Encouragement: J Penfold; 30T CONT: AA: 1st G Durre 25, 2nd S Hubert 23, 3rd R 1st A Denton 31/33, 2nd B Pile 30/33; A: 1st JANUARY PROGRAM Rehbein 23; HG: AA: S Whitehead 143; A: R P Moore 28/30, 2nd M Barton 35/38; B: 1st 13 Jan. 100 tgts Simulated Field Graded (L,J Hcp), Rehbein 137; B: F Agius 134; C: J Poulter 111. C Luhrs 25/30, 2nd G Colson 24/30; C: 1st C Bradford 20/30, 2nd P Luhrs 20/30; 50T 9:30am Vets 75tgt Hcp Port Denison 28/10/07 State Night SB CONT: OA: B Pile 34/50; AA: Fine & Hot (36): 25T DB Gr: A: G Maltby 1st F Robinson, 2nd S Boydell 31/55; A: 1st 20 Jan. 100 tgt New Year American Skeet 25/25; B: S Malone 22/25; C: G Cox 24/25; G Smith 30/51, 2nd C Cusack 29/51; B: 1st L 25T PS Gr S/S: A: 1st P Colls 74/75, 2nd G Watts 30/50, 2nd C Luhrs 27/50; C: 1st P 10:00am Championship Maltby, M Collins 73/75; B: 1st D Colls 72/75, Luhrs 31/50, 2nd C Bradford 26/50; 25T DB: 2nd S Malone 60/75; C: 1st G Cox 66/75, 2nd OA: B Pile 48/49; AA: 1st K Simpson 45/47, 26 Jan. 100tgt Southern Zone G Coppo 63/75; 25T SKT Gr S/S: 1st H 2nd F Musumeci 34/36; A: 1st C Cusack Haythorpe 24/25, 2nd T Caruso 22/25, 3rd J 47/49, 2nd B Allan 26/28; B: 1st J Trickey 10.00am Sporting Clays Championship Rossato, M Collins 21/25; 25T SB CONT CS: 27/30, 2nd C Luhrs 26/30; C: 1st B Ploger A/OA: T Caruso 23/25; B: D Colls 22/25; C: H 19/25, 2nd W Eastwell 23/30; JNR 27 Jan. Australia Day Championships Haythorpe 21/25; 25T DB S/S: 1st P Colls Encouragement: N Gray; Winchester JNR 23/25, 2nd G Maltby, 3rd G Vassalini. Challenge 10T DB, 10T PTS: 1st J Penfold 10.00am Event 1 25 tgt Double Barrel C/ship 35/40, 2nd C Allan 34/40, 3rd A Moore Event 2 25 tgt Single Barrel C/ship Redcliffe 11/11/07 32/40; 25T PS: OA: K Simpson 75/75; AA: 1st Fine with Showers (14): 30T DB C/D: A: B B Pile 71/75, 2nd B Stevens 70/75; A: 1st J Event 3 25 tgt Points Score C/ship Slegtenhorst, I Hedger 29/30; B: B Wiseman, Rapisarda 73/84, 2nd G Costanzo 72/84; B: A Lestani 29/30; C: 1st C Selke 28/30, 2nd M 1st B Battle 66/78, 2nd C Luhrs 63/78; C: 1st Event 4 50 tgt Mixed C/ship Horneman, S Valastro 26/30; 50T SB: A: 1st I P Luhrs 60/75, 2nd C Graham 57/75; JNR Hedger 27/30, 2nd D Reynolds 26/30; B: 1st Encouragement: C Allan; 30T HC: 1st C (10tgt DB, 10tgt SB, 10tgt PS, A Lestani 26/30, 2nd B Slegtenhorst 25/30; C: Bradford 27/30, 2nd P Luhrs 26/30, 3rd D 10pr DR) 1st G Barnes 25/30, 2nd S Valastro 23/30; 30T Hogan 27/32, 4th B Guthrie 27/33, 5th G DB PTS: A: 1st D Reynolds 78/90, 2nd I Colson 26/33; 15 Pair D/R: AA: 1st J Barton CONTACTS Hedger 77/90; B: 1st B Wiseman 112/114, 2nd 32/40, 2nd D Ebbern 29/40; A: 1st G T Hermans 111/113; C: 1st G Barnes 26/30, Costanzo 22/30, 2nd P Moore 19/30; B: 1st Skeet: Andrew Paddison 0416 255 442 2nd M Horneman 74/90; 30T CONT: A: D D Hogan 19/30, 2nd K McGuire 18/30; C: 1st Simulated Field: Nelson Cox 0404 189 985 Reynolds 29/30, 2nd Chook 28/30; B: 1st T P Luhrs 19/30, 2nd C Bradford 28/60; HG: ISSF: Suzy Balogh 0418 417 943 Hermans 28/30, 2nd B Wiseman 29/31; C: 1st OA: D Stevens 222/225; AA: B Pile 221/255; G Barnes 26/30, 2nd M Horneman 22/30; HG: A: J Rapisarda 208/255; B: C Luhrs 207/255; DTL: James Jonklaas 6266 1009 A: B Slegtenhorst 163/180; B: B Wiseman VET: A Denton 194/255; LAD: V Moore The Committee reserves the right to alter the program 169/180; C: G Barnes 153/180. 212/255; JNR: A Moore 193/255.Albury

Page 32 Australian Clay Target Shooting News January 2008 Proudly supporting Bathurst Gun Club’s KING OF THE MOUNT 2 Day Shoot Saturday 2nd February & Sunday 3rd February 2008 Incorporating the ERIC TROY Memorial Shoot SATURDAY 2ND FEBRUARY SUNDAY 3RD FEBRUARY Event 4: 50 Target Points Score $30 Event 1: 50 target S/B $30 Event 5: 75 Target Event 2: 50 target D/B $30 Champion of Champions $55 O/A in each event plus 1st and 2nd in each grade Event 3: 25 target Handicap $30 Hcp to 5th place Over $3000.00 in cash and prizes O/A High Gun $500.00 Junior High gun $250.00 HIGH GUN IN ALL GRADES Nominations $170 Full Program All juniors shoot for free Reduced Nominations for Ladies and Veterans

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January 2008 Australian Clay Target Shooting News Page 33 2nd F Bartolo 30/31, 3rd M Champion McKenzie, S Seckar, T Burgess 24/25; 75T Cecil Park 21/10/07 Cobar 11/11/07 27/28; 50T SB CS: OA: L Cuzner 50/50; AA: Ch/Ch: OA: W Cameron 117/125; AA: 1st T Perfect & Hot (33): 50T DB: OA: D Perri Warm (24): Billy Manns Mem Trophy: 20T 1st P Watchorn 48/50, 2nd M Patmore Burgess 112/125, 2nd I McKenzie 108/125; 113/113; AA: 1st N Lougas 112/113, 2nd C DB E/O: AA: B Machul 20/20; A: R Anderson 46/50; A: 1st Melvin Campbell 47/50, 2nd A: 1st S Seckar 113/125, 2nd M Harris Sherry 110/111; A: 1st J Galea 81/82, 2nd M 20/20; B: H Pritchard 19/20; C: G Brown Mal Campbell 44/50; B: 1st D Howard 41/50, 111/125; B: 1st I Latter 101/125, 2nd G Bajada 75/76; B: 1st J Mortys 69/70, 2nd V 20/20; 25T PS C/D: AA: B Manns 74/75; A: 2nd R Bayley 41/50; C: 1st A Jones 44/50, Burgess 99/125; C: G Betar 80/125; HG: W Bellcastro 49/50; C: 1st L Cassar 47/50, 2nd R Morris 74/75; B: J Pollack 64/75; C: G 2nd M Maurice 43/50; 15 Pair D/R CS: OA: Cameron 142/150. P Aganakis 46/50; 50T SB: OA: V Gatt 50/50; Brown 61/75; 30T HC: 1st R Anderson M Maurice 28/30; AA: 1st P Watchorn AA: 1st C Sherry 52/53, 2nd C Plessas 51/53; 29/30, 2nd G Brown 28/30, 3rd R Morris 27/30, 2nd M Patmore 25/30; A: 1st G Cecil Park 20/10/07 A: 1st J Worley 49/51, 2nd M Chehimy 27/30; 25T SB: AA: R Machul 24/25; A: J Serafin 24/30, 2nd D Smith 30/40; B: 1st R Perfect (46): 50T DB (Post State Trap 48/51; B: 1st V Belcastro 46/50, 2nd K Putter Manns 24/25; B: T Pollack 22/25; C: C Bayley 22/30, 2nd D Howard 21/30; C: 1st D Carnival): OA: I McKenzie 85/85; AA: 1st V 45/50; C: 1st F Cicala 41/50, 2nd L Cassar Higgins, T Yates 19/25; 15 Pair D/R C/D: AA: Burt 22/30, 2nd A Jones 19/30; HG: P Gatt 84/85, 2nd N Xenos 69/70; A: 1st A 38/50; HG: S Amey 294/300. R Machul 29/30; A: D Wells 25/30; B: T Watchorn 100/105. Tsolakis 83/84, 2nd J Worley 64/65; B: 1st D Pollack 25/30; C: C Higgins, T Tulloh, T Papps 49/50, 2nd J Mortys 48/50; C: 1st J Cecil Park 4/11/07 Yates 16/30; HG: AA: B Manns; A: R Morris; Canberra 21/10/07 Camilleri 46/50, 2nd P Aganakis 45/50; 50T Fine, Slight Breeze (30): Monthly ISSF Trap: B: T Pollack; C: G Brown. Sunny (6): 100T American SKT: OA/B: T PS: OA: H Guerreiro 149/150; AA: 1st P 1st F Minici, 2nd L Pezzano, 3rd S Zadro, 4th Forrest 93/100; A: A Paddison 87/100; C: G Farrugia 148/150, 2nd S Amey, Tony A A Mintzas, 5th T Cantali, 6th Reno C; A: 1st S Coleambally 10/11/07 Betar 69/100. 147/150; A: 1st R Teffaha 146/150, 2nd G Zadro, 2nd F Minici; B: 1st R Cangiano, 2nd J Fine (12): 10T DB E/O: I Taylor, S Hay 10/10; Chahine 144/150; B: 1st M Saad 145/150, Haddad; C: 1st D Spence, 2nd G Chainie. 30T Medley Trophy: AA: W Dunbar 49/50; A: Canberra 28/10/07 2nd T Grice 145/150; C: 1st J Camilleri P Ledwidge 47/50; B: S Papasidera 45/50; C: Overcast & Windy (17): 25T DB C/D: 1st W 140/150, 2nd L Cassar 132/150. Cobar 9/9/07 B Hay 36/50; 30T DB CS: A/OA: A Paonne Cameron, D Claxton 25/25, 2nd T Forrest, I Warm (20): 20T DB E/O: AA: R Machul 31/30; AA: S Gee 30/30; B: A Franco 27/30; 20/20; A: D Tulloh, J Manns 20/20; B: J C: B Hay 26/30; 30T CONT Trophy: AA: W Polack, J Nichols 20/20; C: T Tulloh 20/20; Dunbar 30/30; A: A Paonne 27/30; B: A 25T PS C/D: AA: J Manns 74/75; A: G Jones Franco 28/30; C: B Hay 26/30; HG: W 74/75; B: J Nichols 74/75; C: S Dickson Dunbar. 68/75; 25T HC: 1st J Nichols, 2nd B Yates, 3rd J Manns; 25T SB: AA: L Machul, R Condobolin 4/11/07 Machul, J Manns 24/25; A: J Manns 22/25; Overcast & Windy (20): 10T C/D DB E/O: D B: J Nichols 24/25; C: T Yates 19/25; 15 Pair Cooney, J Nash, R Brodin, L Ellison, W D/R C/D: AA: J Manns 30/30; A: B Yates Ambrose 10/10; 25T DB: AA: 1st C Foster 29/30; B: T Polack 25/30; C: S Dickson 21/30; 46/46, 2nd L Ellison 45/46; A: 1st W HG: AA: J Manns; A: J Manns; B: J Nichols; Ambrose 26/26, 2nd N Barnes 25/26; B: 1st C: S Dickson. A Thompson 24/25, 2nd T Hawley 23/25; C: 1st D Field 22/25, 2nd M Chapman 21/25; Cobar 14/10/07 50T PS CS: OA: J Nash 146/150; AA: 1st R Warm (23): 20T DB E/O: AA: R Machul, B Brodin 144/150, 2nd D Cooney 142/150; A: Manns, T Higgins 19/20; A: R Morris 19/20; 1st G Venables 139/150, 2nd D Fyfe B: J Martin, G Kilmartin, J Nichols 20/20; C: 138/150; B: 1st A Thompson 120/150, 2nd T S Dickson 19/20; 25T PS C/D: AA: R Machul Hawley 110/150; C: 1st D Field 133/150, 2nd 74/75; A: D Wells 69/75; B: S Dickson 71/75; M Chapman 126/150; 25T CONT: AA: 1st C C: J Harbison 65/75; 25T HC: 1st R Machul, Foster 25/25, 2nd R Brodin, L Ellison 24/25; 2nd T Yates, 3rd T Polack; 15 Pair D/R C/D: A: 1st G Venables 37/37, 2nd D Fyfe 36/37; AA: R Machul 28/30; A: D Wells 26/30; B: P B: 1st A Thompson 23/25, 2nd J Rogers Boland 28/30; C: T Yates 23/30; HG: AA: R 20/25; C: 1st D Field 25/27, 2nd M Chapman Machul; A: D Wells; B: S Dickson; C: T Yates. 24/27; HG: J Nash 204/210.

Page 34 Australian Clay Target Shooting News January 2008 Cooma 20/10/07 23/25; B: 1st G Hartman 22/25, 2nd S Fine & Windy (8): 100T B/T: OA: S McIntyre French, G Marshall 21/25; C: 1st G Marshall 85/100; A: 1st D Blewitt 82/100, 2nd A 21/25, 2nd M Dal Pozzo 14/25; 50T Club PS Niesar 81/100; B: 1st M Corbett 83/100, 2nd CS: AA: 1st C Cunningham 146/150, 2nd J G Wright 80/100. Cunningham Snr 145/150; A: 1st M Beaumont 139/150, 2nd A Stokes 134/150; Cooma 27/10/07 B: 1st G Hartman 125/150, 2nd K Gosson Fine & Sunny then Overcast (11): 50T SKT: 114/150; C: 1st J Marstella 122/125, 2nd M OA: D Blewitt 49/50; A: W Warriner 45/50; Dal Pozzo 94/150; 25T DB CONT C/D: AA: 1st B: 1st S McIntyre 44/50, 2nd R Venables C Cunningham 25/25, 2nd J Cunningham 39/50; C: 1st G Simmons 38/51, 2nd N Snr 24/25, 3rd J Cunningham Jnr 21/25; A: Radford 37/51; 25 Pair SKT DBLS Club CS: 1st B Sweeney 22/25, 2nd B Aitchison, A OA: W Warriner 43/50; A: D Blewitt 40/50; Stokes 21/25; B: 1st G Hartman 22/25, 2nd B: 1st S McIntyre 40/50, 2nd D Badewitz S French 19/25, 3rd G Marshall 18/25; C: 1st 34/50; C: 1st G Wright 39/50, 2nd C B Forbes 19/25, 2nd J Marstella 18/25; HG: Casarotti 37/52. C Cunningham 196/200.

Corowa 28/10/07 Downside 27/10/07 Overcast & Windy (41): 10T DB C/D: 6 Fine & Mild (36): 50T HC: 1st V Bowman Possibles; 30T President Shield CS: OA/A: S 49/50, 2nd J Maxell 55/57, 3rd G Putkunz Clifton 29/30; A: 2nd B Leita 37/39; AA: 1st 54/57; 50T PS: OA: V Bowman 147/150; AA: A Ferguson 37/39, 2nd R Nisbet 36/39; B: A Turner 146/150; A: P Whitlock 145/150; B: 1st L Dickins 28/30, 2nd N Daley 32/35; C: G Patterson 137/150; C: J Scott 141/150; 20 1st D Bienvenu 26/30, 2nd G Putkunz 24/30; Pair D/D: 1st P Whitlock, G Putkunz 20/22, 20T HC: 1st P Mathews 19/20, 2nd R Wilson 2nd C Levitzke, J Maxell 19/22; HG: V 19/21, 3rd D Sutherland 19/24; 20T CS: Bowman 196/200. OA/B: D Bienvenu 56/60; B: 2nd K Brown 53/60; AA: 1st D Whyte 53/60, 2nd D Dubbo 4/11/07 Sutherland 54/60; A: 1st R Ellis 55/60, 2nd B Overcast (28): 20T E/O: L Clarke, M Miranda, Leita 54/60; C: 1st G Putkunz 49/50, 2nd R A Waugh, G Luck, P Jones, E Tucker, K Fuller Wilson 39/60; HG: P Mathews 108/120. 20/20; 25T DB: AA: D Hammond, T Ramien, E Tucker 25/25; A: G Luck, R Hill, G Hosking Crookwell 20/10/07 24/25; B: 1st J Sidoti 25/25, 2nd B Luck Hot & Fine (16): 20T PS: AA: P Luck 55/60; 23/25; C: 1st M Miranda, M Bruce 24/25, A: N Privett 59/60; B: D Howard 51/60; C: K 2nd C Wilson, C Everett 23/25; 25T SB: AA: Broderick 53/60; 50T DB: AA: D McMillan 1st E Tucker 24/25, 2nd M Forrest 23/25, 3rd 48/50; A: D Loane 47/50; B: I Crisp 46/50; C: D Hammond, K Fuller 22/25; A: 1st G Luck, R M Kitchen, S Collins 39/50; 20T HC: D Hosking 23/25, 2nd R Hill 22/25; B: 1st J McMillan, N Nicholson, N Privett 20/20; HG: Sidoti 23/25, 2nd B Luck 20/25; C: 1st M D McMillan. Bruce 21/25, 2nd J Smith, M Miranda 20/25; 15 Pair D/R: 1st M Bruce & T Ramien 15/15, Dorrigo 4/11/07 2nd B Luck & K Heywood 14/15; HG: E Overcast & Fine (18): 25T DB C/D: AA: 1st C Tucker 69/70. Cunningham, G Sweeney 25/25, 2nd J Cunningham 24/25; A: 1st M Beaumont Finley 3/11/07 25/25, 2nd B Sweeney 24/25, 3rd F Maione Rain & Fine (20): 10T DB E/O: A toms, N GLEN INNES Clay Target Club Annual Sapphire Shoot Saturday and Sunday 2nd and 3rd February 2008 Further details in February 2008 CTSN Enquiries John Clark 0427 056 425

January 2008 Australian Clay Target Shooting News Page 35 Howells, A Cole, R Collicoat, S Harbor; 25T Goulburn 11/11/07 DB C/D: A/AA: M Ilickson, A Cole, R Hot & Humid (51): 30T DB CS: OA: S Amey Collicoat; B: S Lewis; C: N Howells; 30T MXD 98/98; AA: 1st W Cameron 97/98, 2nd L Goolma Clay Target Club C/D: A/AA: A Cole, R Collicoat; B: L Harbor; Cuzner 77/78; A: 1st N Privett 63/64, 2nd J C: M Ilickson; 15T Club HC: R Collicoat; HG: Luke 60/61; B: 1st P Christenson 31/33, 2nd R Collicoat. S Cassar 29/30; C: 1st R Simpson 29/30, 2nd M Clarke 27/30; 30T SB CS: OA: I McKenzie Glen Innes 6/10/07 30/30; AA: 1st W Cameron 37/39, 2nd S (20): 25T DB HC: 1st G Baxter 25/25, 2nd M Amey 36/38; A: 1st M Bush 34/36, 2nd N John Medcalf Hickey 27/28, 3rd R Larkings 26/28; 25T DB: Nicholson 33/36; B: 1st J Lyons 27/30, 2nd P AA: A Futter, J Poole, B Henshall, G Baxter, D Christenson 40/42; C: 1st R Simpson 20/30, Ellis 25/25; A: N Campion, R Larkings 24/25; 2nd M Clarke 26/31; 30T PS CS: OA: J B: T Kelly 24/25; C: H Finch 21/25; 25T SB: Compton 183/183; AA: 1st S Amey 182/183, Memorial Shoot AA: B Henshall, G Baxter, D Ellis 25/25; A: 2nd N Privett 114/117; A: 1st S Crain 1st N Campion 23/25, 2nd V Mackson, H 155/156, 2nd N Teale 89/90; B: 1st P Body Chambers 22/25; B: T Kelly 21/25; C: H Finch 89/90, 2nd P Christenson 87/90; C: 1st M 22/25; 25T DB CONT: AA: M Hickey, B Simpson 83/90, 2nd M Clarke 79/90; 25T Henshall 25/25; A: R Larkings, H Chambers, HC: 1st J Compton 25/25, 2nd K Chiaverini CASH & SHELLS N Campion 25/25; B: T Kelly 23/25; C: H 38/40, 3rd E Hunt 34/36, 4th L Cuzner Finch 22/25; HG: G Baxter 99/100. 32/34, 5th G Serafin; HG: F Roberts 172/175; VET/HG: N Nicholson 165/175; Glen Innes 3/11/07 JNR/HG: R Simpson 148/175. Overcast & Warm (45): 50T DB: AA: G Baxter, Sunday 27th January B Henshall, M Johnson, B Kniepp, T Rogers, G Grafton 11/11/07 Newey 50/50; A: B Campion, L Kennedy Cloudy & Windy (52): 25T PS: Peter McGuire 50/50; B: 1st H Johnson, T Kelly 50/50, 2nd T Mem Shield: OA: J Cunningham 90/90; AA: 2008 Miller, A Anderson, R Varey 47/50; C: 1st J 1st K Harding 87/90, 2nd K Nealon 74/75; A: Edmonds 45/50, 2nd N Larkings 39/50; 50T 1st J Black 89/90, 2nd P Westbury 86/90; B: SB: AA: B Henshall, G Baxter, T Rogers, C 1st S Brereton 73/75, 2nd G Ryder 69/75; C: 9.30am start Schoenfish 48/50; A: 1st L Kennedy, N 1st J Hugo 61/75, 2nd C Kelly 65/75; 75T Campion 48/50, 2nd T Ford 47/50; B: 1st H MXD Classic: OA: B Henshall 50/50; AA: 1st Johnson 44/50, 2nd B Moore, R Varey 43/50; S Kelly 50/50, 2nd D Caldwell 73/75; A: 1st C: 1st N Larkings 40/50, 2nd J Edmonds K Nealon 74/75, 2nd R Jenkins 73/75; B: 1st 33/50; 50T PS: AA: 1st T Rogers 150/150, 2nd N Watkins 48/50, 2nd G Ryder 71/75; C: 1st ONE EVENT 100 TARGETS I Burey 149/150, 3rd M Johnson 148/150; A: J Hugo 43/50, 2nd P Watson 41/50; 50T DB 1st T Schneider 149/150, 2nd T Ford 147/150, CS: OA: B Henshall 76/76; AA: 1st R Moody 3rd D McMillan 146/150; B: 1st H Johnson 75/76, 2nd R Clarke 51/52; A: 1st K Nealon 143/150, 2nd B Moore, T Kelly 140/150; C: 49/50, 2nd R Jenkins 65/67; B: 1st R 1st N Larkings 122/150, 2nd J Edmonds Wesslink 49/50, 2nd G Ryder 50/53; C: 1st R 25T DB 116/150; OA/AA: 1st T Rogers 248/250, 2nd B Deane 43/50, 2nd J Hugo 42/50; HG: OA: K Henshall 245/250, 3rd M Johnson 242/250; Nealon 246/250; LAD: T Kelly 146/175; JNR: 25T SB A: 1st T Schneider 268/275, 2nd T Ford D Caldwell 146/175; VET: N Campion 267/275; B: 1st H Johnson 237/250, 2nd 165/175. B Moore 228/250, 3rd T Kelly 227/250; C: 25T PS 1st N Larkings 201/250, 2nd J Edmonds Griffith 4/11/07 25T Group Handicap 194/250. Windy & Rain (31): 30T PS Trophy: AA: 1st C AA 21M, A 19M, B 17M, C 15M GUYRA GUN CLUB INC ISSF Trap and Skeet Weekend Cash prizes on each 25T Northern Zone Carnival Each grade AA, A, B & C 1st & 2nd 8th and 9th March 2008 High Gun Overall Shells & Trophy ISSF Trap 200 Tgts + Final Each grade First 1 case of shells ISSF Skeet 150 Tgts + Final Second half case shells Due to popular demand It’s on again Noms $75 V, L & J $60 The Great New England Sparrow Shoot 25 Sparrow Targets shot from Trench Layout Shells & Catering available Visit the beautiful New England and have a top weekend shooting Sponsors: Mudgee CRT, Plasto & Company, Chesterfield Wellington, Camping facilities available on ground Commercial Helicopters, GRH Transport, Many Hotels and Motels in Guyra and Armidale Gary Walters & Co, Cummins, Refer NRMA accommodation guide Hartwiggs, Bridgestone, Lowes Petroleum, See February Magazine for Full Details Gilgandra Marketing Co-op Contacts Enquiries Garth Hosking 02 6884 8313 R Varley 02 6779 1461 J Poole 02 6772 3310 or 0427 748 932 Tom Knowles 02 6845 1770 K Bourke 0428 659 315

Page 36 Australian Clay Target Shooting News January 2008 Salafia 89/90, 2nd G Castellaro 86/90; A: 1st 48/50, 2nd T Grice 47/50; C: 1st J Grice L Irvin 86/90, 2nd M Whitlock 79/90; B: 1st 41/50, 2nd T Annecchine 28/50; HG: C A Salamon 85/90, 2nd S Papasidero 85/90; Sherry 147/150. C: 1st N Clancy 60/90, 2nd G Rigon 57/90; 30T SB Trophy: AA: 1st G Castellaro 30/31, Moree 4/11/07 Riverina Zone 2nd C Salafia 29/31; A: 1st L Brissenden Charity Day: 50T Medley C/D (25T DB, 25T 27/30, 2nd M Whitlock 26/30; B: 1st M PS): AA: 1st B Kneipp 95/100, 2nd V Moore, Scarfone 30/30, 2nd J Evans 25/30; C: 1st N S Boydell 94/95; A: 1st B Long 95/100, 2nd Clancy 17/30, 2ndG Rigon 16/30; 30T HC: F O’Neill 94/100; B: 1st P King 87/100, 2nd T 1st G Castellaro 29/30, 2nd M Scarfone Scriven 86/100; C; 1st D Quirk 88/100, 2nd T JANUARY 70/74, 3rd S Cunial 69/74; 30T DB CS: OA: G Press 83/100; 50T Medley C/D (25T DB, 25T Castellaro 184/184; AA: 1st S Guest SB): AA: 1st P Tattam 49/50, 2nd C Mitchell, 183/184, 2nd M Manley 41/42; A: 1st T M Johnson 47/50; A: 1st T Haynes 47/50, Merriman 29/30, 2nd B Browne 28/30; B: 2nd J Fea, D Makim 45/50; B: P King 39/50; PROGRAM 1st A Mancini 33/34, 2nd A Salamon 29/30; C: D Quirk, T Press 39/50; 10 Pair D/R C/D: S C: 1st M Curley 29/30, 2nd N Clancy 28/30; Boydell, P Tattam, C Tattam, B Kneipp, B OA/HG Conpaira Trophy: G Castellaro Long 15/20; OA: S Boydell 140/150; AA: 1st 174/180. B Kneipp 139/150, 2nd P Tattam 137/150; A: SUNDAY 6TH 1st D Makim 138/150, 2nd B Long 136/150; Hay 4/11/07 B: 1st P King 126/150, 2nd T Scriven HAY 12 noon Windy & Overcast (26): 10T PTS E/O C/D: M 126/150; C: 1st D Quirk 127/150, 2nd T Press Crevatin, B Doyle, W Dunbar (Possibles); 20T 122/150. 10T PS, 30T PS, 20T SB, 20T DB, SB: AA/OA: W Dunbar 25/26; A: R Collicoat 28/31; B: J Headon 12/20; C: J Morrison Moulamein 28/10/07 10T Mug 14/20; 30T DB: AA/OA: F Headon 30/30, 2nd Hot, Windy & Flies (18): 10T DB TWR S/S: E M Crevatin 29/30; A: 1st I Gebharadt 29/30, Parker, C Peach, G Manuel, G Goddard 2nd R Collicoat 36/38; B: J Headon 24/30; C: 10/10; 30T DB TWR Gr: AA: 1st E Parker WAGGA 50T Skeet 10am 1st D Robson 21/30, 2nd D Gargaro 20/30; 29/30, 2nd C Peach 26/30; B: 1st G Goddard 20T HC: 1st M Crevatin 22/23, 2nd R Cugley 30/30, 2nd G Moore 28/30, 3rd T Jackson 100T Ch/Ch 12 noon 21/23, 3rd B Doyle 32/34; 10T Club Mug: W 25/30; C: 1st C Hartshorn 33/36, 2nd N Dunbar 10/11; HG: M Crevatin 96/100. Lipple 32/36, 3rd J Hare 27/30; 25T DB: AA: Sponsored by Mr G Ice Creams 1st E Parker 23/25, 2nd G Goddard 22/25; A: Inverell 20/10/07 1st C Gorey 23/25, 2nd C Peach 21/25, 3rd E Fine (30): 25T B/T: A: M Hickey 39/40; B; S Miles 16/25; B: 1st J Hare 24/25, 2nd F SATURDAY 12TH Boydell 23/26; C: T Bourke 23/25; 25T DB Siciliano 30/32, 3rd F Massara 29/32; C: 1st C/D: AA: G Sweeney 32/32; A: L Kennedy C Hartshorn 28/29, 2nd L Mimmo 27/29, 3rd COLEAMBALLY 1.00pm 25/25; B: A Skinner 21/25; C: B Romer K McFarlane 23/25; 25T SB Gr: AA: 1st E 20/25; 25T DB CONT CS: OA: A Skinner Parker 23/25, 2nd G Goddard 22/25; A: 1st C 30T DB, 30T PS, 25T Hcap 43/43; AA: M Johnson 42/43; A: M Klinger Peach 23/25, 2nd C Gorey 17/25; B: 1st K 36/37; B: A Skinner 23/25; C: J Haynes Siciliano 22/25, 2nd F Siciliano 22/26, 3rd F 21/26; 25T HC: 1st T Bourke 26/27, 2nd L Massara 21/26; C: 1st L Mimmo 23/25, 2nd Kennedy 25/27, 3rd R Larkins 27/29; HG: L Freddie Siciliano 22/26, 3rd K McFarlane SUNDAY 13TH Kennedy 73/75. 21/27; HG: LAD: K Siciliano; JNR: J Hare; VET: G Goddard. TUMUT 11.00am Junee 28/10/07 Overcast with Showers (24): Ch/Ch: OA: R Narromine 27/10/07 25T SB, 50T DB, 20T Hcap Wright 124/125; AA: D Power 120/125; A: K Fine (12): 20T DB: B/C: 1st B Glasson 20/20, Cox 119/125; B: G Patterson 120/125; C: R 2nd N Heywood, C Woods, L Grech 19/20; Seary 106/125; VET: D Geddes 105/125; 15 A/AA: 1st P Jones 18/20, 2nd M Rae 17/20; SATURDAY 19TH Pair D/R Gr C/D: AA: R Wright 27/30; A: K 30T PS: B/C: 1st B Glasson 84/90, 2nd C Cox 25/30; B: D Geddes 20/30; C: R Seary Woods 82/90, 3rd K Anderson, L Grech 20/30; HG: R Wright 151/155. 80/90; A/AA: 1st M Rae 87/90, 2nd P Jones GRIFFITH 1pm 82/90; 25T DB HC (5th Heat Hal Cross): 1st P 75T Skeet Kempsey 20/10/07 Jones 23/25, 2nd M Rae 22/25; 30 Pair D/R: Fine & Sunny (29): 25T DB: AA: 1st J B/C: 1st K Anderson 42/60, 2nd L Grech Webster, K Thompson 25/25, 2nd D Pasfield 41/60, 3rd C Woods 40/60; A/AA: 1st P Jones 24/25; A: 1st K Saunders, B Neill, R McCloy, 46/60, 2nd M Rae 44/60. WAGGA 12 noon B Ellison 25/25; B: 1st D Pearson 24/25, 2nd T Baker 23/25; C: 1st M Burke 23/25, 2nd T Newcastle Lake Macquarie 28/10/07 75T Sporting Sewell, D Young, J Burke 22/25; Ch/Ch: OA: 100T Simulated Field: OA/AA: K Raymond 94; K Thompson 136/145; AA: 1st D Pasfield AA: 2nd G Hayes 90, 3rd B Gray 87; A: 1st R 147/158, 2nd J Webster 146/157; A: 1st B McCloy 89, 2nd D Rose 88, 3rd J Knowles 84; SUNDAY 20TH Ellison 135/145, 2nd K Saunders 131/145; B: B: 1st D Humphreys 80, 2nd M Mascord 79, 1st D Pearson 128/145, 2nd J Unger 3rd T Wright 86/100; C: 1st C Nicholls 73, 127/145; C: 1st J Burke 111/145, 2nd M 2nd J Solomons 69, 3rd R Diver 62. NARRANDERA 12.30pm Carter 107/145; HG: K Thompson 161/170. 10T SB, 30T SB, 25T PS, 50T DB Newcastle Lake Macquarie 3/11/07 Marconi 26/10/07 20T DB: AA: P Turner, B Smith 20/20; A: J Mild Night (23): 10T PS Gr S/S: AA: 1 x 30, 2 Jenkins, R McCloy, D Chapman 20/20; B: G x 29; A: 2 x 28, 1 x 27; B: 1 x 29, 1 x 27, 2 x Conwell, J Piper 19/20; C: 1st T Mitchell SUNDAY 27TH 26; C: 1 x 29, 2 x 22; 30T DB, 30T PS: AA: 1st 19/20, 2nd R Williams 18/20; 40T MXD: AA: T Kerem 117/120, 2nd G Poulios 135/140; A: 1st P Turner 57/60, 2nd G Gosling 55/60; A: COROWA 12 noon 1st M Chehimy 116/120, 2nd R Teffaha 1st J Jenkins 58/60, 2nd J Paul 76/85; B: 1st 131/140; B: 1st P Shiailis 155/160, 2nd D J Everett 52/60, 2nd R Wilson 51/60; C: 1st Federation Festival Weekend Barros 153/160; C: 1st Y Lopes 106/120, 2nd R Williams 52/60, 2nd A Champman 51/60; P Chryss 76/120; HG: T Kerem 147/150. 20 Pair D/D: 1st G Gosling & R McCloy 30T DB, 20T Hcap, 20T Cont 18/20, 2nd C Nicholls & C Lambous 18/22; Marconi 9/11/07 50T Gr: A: R Nicholson 48/50; B: 1st B Wet (24): 10T PS Gr S/S: AA: 1x30, 2x27; A: Clifton 55/58, 2nd K Raymond 51/55; C: 1st JUNEE 1.00pm 3x27; B: 2x28, 1x27; C: 1x26, 1x24, 1x21; D Groves 46/50, 2nd R Jenkins 42/50; 50T 60T DB: AA: 1st C Plessas 60/60; A: 1st J DBLS: A: R Nicholson 40/50; B: 1st K 50T Windy Hill CS, Mortys 57/60, 2nd A Tsolakis 56/60; B: 1st P Raymond 41/50, 2nd C Lambous 39/50; C: Phillpot 57/60, 2nd G Zabitakis, N Vasili 1st R Jenkins 42/50, 2nd P Poile 41/50; 50T 25T PS, 25T DR CD 54/60; C: 1st Y Lopes 57/60, 2nd J De-Silva HC: 1st A McManus 73/76(+10), 2nd K 46/60; HG: T Kerem 89/90. Raymond 74/76(+6), 3rd P Poile 56/65(+9); 50T Cliff Ferguson Mem Trophy: OA/A: R LEETON 1.00pm Marconi 11/11/07 Nicholson 45/50; B: 1st K Raymond 44/51, Fine (33): 25T PS Gr S/S: AA: 2 x 74, 1 x 72, 2nd C Nicholls 43/51; C: 1st P Poile 44/50, 10T EO, 25T SB, 25T PS, 10T Hcap A: 2 x 72, 1 x 71; B: 1 x 73, 1 x 67, 1 x 66; 2nd A McManus 45/54; HG: OA/A: R C: 1 x 63; 25T HC: 1st M Bajada 24/25, 2nd Nicholson 202/225; B: K Raymond 200/225; L Galea 34/37, 3rd P Phillpot 33/37, 4th R C: P Poile 193/229. CONTACT CLUBS FOR FURTHER INFORMATION Violi 25/28; 50T DB: AA: 1st C Sherry 50/50, 2nd N Lougas 49/50; A: 1st L Reghelin New South Wales 7/10/07 DETAILS ARE IN NSWCTA BLUE BOOK 79/80, 2nd M Crews 78/80; B: 1st N Tsolakki Fine: Chas Hlavaty SKT HC: Terry Burgess.

January 2008 Australian Clay Target Shooting News Page 37 New South Wales 20/10/07 Port Macquarie 4/11/07 30T DB, 30T SB, 15 Pair D/R: OA: F Seve 74; Overcast & Humid (25): 25T PS: AA: R AA: 1st T Czinker 73, 2nd W Maryska 72; A: Clarke, M Flanagan 66/75; A: 1st H 1st A Shacklock 73, 2nd I Hoschke 71; B: 1st MacInnes 72/75, 2nd S Bailey 68/75; B: 1st Moree Clay D Brenton 67, 2nd A Fardoulis 65; C: 1st T A McWhirter 66/75, 2nd T Cramp 64/75; C: McSorley 72, 2nd P Dent 54. 1st J Stabile 61/75, 2nd M Carter 56/75; 25T SB Jim Mathiske Mem: OA/AA: S Wallis New South Wales 3/11/07 25/25; AA: 2nd R Clarke 23/25; A: 1st K Target Club 100T SKT: AA: 1st J Guberina 98, 2nd T Saunders 24/27, 2nd S Bailey 23/27; B: 1st D Vallelonga 96; B: 1st D Taylor 94, 2nd T Piper 21/25, 2nd T Cramp 23/28; C: 1st M Lionatos 85, 3rd P Kouroupis 83; C: 1st L Carter 17/25, 2nd M Burke 16/25; 25T HC: Archer 76, 2nd T Annecchini 68. 1st M Wilkins 28/29, 2nd B Jones 27/29, 3rd BLACK SOIL PLAINS CARNIVAL H MacInnes 24/26, 4th A McWhirter 26/28; New South Wales 10/11/07 25T DB CONT: AA: 1st D Pasfield, S Wallis Gold Sovereign S/S Shoot: AA: 1st F Searles 25/25; A: 1st K Saunders, B Neill, H 134+62, 2nd P Farrugia 136+55, 3rd N MacInnes, B Jones 24/25; B: 1st A Xenos; A: 1st K Raymond 129, 2nd S McWhirter, A Sewell 23/25; C: 1st J Stabile Newcombe, 3rd B Ellison; B: 1st G Kassionou 20/25, 2nd L Langer 15/25. 2 Days 123, 2nd C Taverna, 3rd H McMaster; C: 1st V Maclean 117, 2nd T Morton, 3rd A Singleton 11/11/07 Annechinni; LAD: T Aleseeff; Fine (32): 25T HC: 1st G Merrick 28/28, 2nd 225 Fluro Targets Encouragement: T Stamoulis; OA: A D Pearce 27/28, 3rd J Barker 25/26, 4th J Shacklock 135/150; Club Champion: A Sleightholme 37/40; 50T Wiegold (25T DB, Shacklock. 25T PS): AA: 1st J sleightholme 99/100, 2nd B Smith 96/100; A: 1st L Finlay 117/120, 2nd New South Wales 14/11/07 W Merrick 114/120; B: 1st M Harris 95/100, Fine: Alf Najar SKT HC: B Pepper. 2nd R Whipps 112/120; C: 1st P Barry Saturday 1st & Sunday 2nd 98/100, 2nd R Harris 95/100; 30T (10T DB, Orange 28/10/07 10T PS, 10T SB): AA/OA: 1st P Turner 50/50; March 2008 Light Rain (75): 50T PS: OA:C Sherry AA: 2nd D Hungerford 48/50; A: 1st L Finlay 150/150; AA: 1st J Camilleri 150/150, 2nd J 49/50, 2nd P Poile 48/50; B: 1st G Merrick Player 145/150; A: 1st G Kennerson 50/50, 2nd F Ziliotto 47/50; C: 1st R Harris SATURDAY 9.00AM SHARP 145/150, 2nd M Gomes 142/150; B: 1st M 47/50, 2nd T Mitchell 46/50; 25T Jumbo Pound 143/150, 2nd M Salem 141/150; C: Evans PS 5 Man Team Event: 1st J Barker Event 1 25 tgt D/Barrel EO Gr Cash 1st W Brown 134/150, 2nd S Nash 130/150; Snr,B Smith, L Finlay, J Barker, D Pearce 50T SB: OA: G Rootes 52/52; AA: 1st C 326/375; 2nd P Turner, J Sleightholme, P Divide $15 Sherry 51/52, 2nd J Crompton 49/50; A: 1st O’Neill, B Brown, R Whipps 310/375; OA/HG: B Rue 61/62, 2nd D Johnson 60/62; B: 1st M L Finlay. Event 2 50 tgt Medley (25DB+25PS) $30 Salem 47/50, 2nd L Salem 45/50; C: 1st B Simpson 40/50, 2nd B Salem 39/50; 50T DB: Sydney 19/10/07 Event 3 50 TGT CropnCo Dust Bustin OA: J Lawrence 97/97; AA: 1st A Salem Cold & Windy Night (32): 20T PS Gr S/S: AA: 67/68, 2nd J Camilleri 50/51; A: 1st C 1 x 60, 1 x 58, 2 x 56; A: 2 x 57, 1 x 55; B: 4 Continental $30 O’Leary 58/59, 2nd D Wilson 57/58; B: 1st M x 56; C: 1 x 57, 1 x 51, 1 x 49; 25T DB, 25T Salem 50/50, 2nd G Coles 46/50; C: 1st B PS: AA: 1st G Poulios 96/100, 2nd H Salem 47/50, 2nd B Simpson 45/50; HG: C Guerriero 92/100; A: 1st G Hapeshi 93/100, SUNDAY 8.30AM SHARP Sherry. 2nd K Skourou 89/100; B: 1st P Shiailis Event 4 25 tgt D/Barrel Gr Cash Divide $15 Event 5 75 tgt Black Soil Plains Handicap $50 Illawarra Nominations $140.00 Second and subsequent member Gun Club and C grade Juniors $100 PRIZES Recommencement of Events 2+3 O/all 1st & 2nd AA,A,B,C Grade Trophies ISSF Competition Day Handicap 1st to 3rd Sash & Cash 4th & 5th Cash As from February 2008 Saturday Night Dinner & Calcutta ISSF Competition on BSP Handicap at Town & Country Club will be held on the Frome Street Moree fourth Sunday of each month Lunch refreshments and cartridges commencing at 10am available on grounds Enquiries Sturt Boydell 0427 533 059, David Watts 0429 036 433 100 tgt H/CP + 25 tgt S/B final or Brett Farlow 02 6751 1999 NOMINATIONS FROM 8.00AM BOTH DAYS For further information please contact Moree Clay Target Club reserves the right to Fred Rapley 4285 3177 or 0408 621 509 alter the program at any time Dale Chin 4285 5153

Page 38 Australian Clay Target Shooting News January 2008 ILLAWARRA GUN CLUB 2 DAY SUMMER SHOOT Saturday 2nd February 2008 10.00am 1. 25 TGT D/B Cash Divide Noms $10.00 2. 50 TGT I.G.C. P/S C’ship Noms $35.00 3. 30 TGT Medley Trophy Noms $20.00 Sunday 3rd February 2008 9.00am 4. 50 TGT P/S Cash Trophy Event Noms $35.00 Overall winner $150.00 cash 1st each grade $100.00 cash 2nd each grade $50.00 cash 5. 50 TGT D/B I.G.C. 1000 Noms $40.00 Overall winner Weatherby Vanguard 223 Rifle 2nd Overall Marlin 917M2-17 mach 2 Rifle 1st each grade Leopold Yosemite 8X30 Binoculars 2nd each grade Shooters Accessory Pack Sponsored by Nioa Trading & Horsley Park Gun Shop Overall High Gun 500 Federal Top Gun Cartridges Donated by Nioa Trading & Horsley Park Gun Shop

ILLAWARRA GUN CLUB Catering, Cartridges, On Site Camping Available, Modern Amenities

Range & clubhouse at Bong Bong Road West Dapto

President Fred Rapley H 02 4285 3177or mobile 0408 621 509

January 2008 Australian Clay Target Shooting News Page 39 Marconi Clay Target Club Heathcote Road, Menai Club Ph 02 9774 5223 34th Annual Marconi Winchester 100 In conjunction with 2008 Marconi 500 teams Event Sunday 10th February Nominations 9am comp starts 10am Event 1 15 Tgt Eye Opener 15m P/S cash divide $10.00 nom Event 2 Marconi Winchester 100 in conjunction with Marconi 500 Teams event 100 Tgt Double Barrel from 15m shot in 4 rounds of 25 Tgts $85.00 nom Reduced noms for L, V Free noms for Juniors Graded AA, A, B, C Overall receives $500 + Sash + Trophy + 1 case (500) Winchester shells (shot over events 1 & 2) 1st each grade AA, A, B, C receives Sash + Cash + Shells 2nd each grade receives Trophy + Cash + Shells L, J, V receives Sash + Shells 2008 Marconi 500 Teams Event $10.00 nom per shooter (5 shooters per team) Div 60/40 Cartridges, BBQ lunch & refreshments available on the grounds. Raffle plus lucky door prize for full nominations sponsored by Horsley Park Gun Shop. Shoot offs will be conducted under lights if necessary. For further information contact President Milan Navara 0410 469 419 or Peter Phillpott 0402 110 233 The committee reserves the right to alter the program if necessary.

Page 40 Australian Clay Target Shooting News January 2008 Sponsors Warren MARCONI CTC Golden Ibis Wishes to thank: Lower Macquarie Championships Winchester Australian Tony Alvaro Building Saturday Sunday Ph: 0418 407 899 8th & 9th March Tony Annecchini Construction P/L 2008 Ph: 0418 236 651 Saturday 8th March Jim Aitken + Partners 20T Double Barrel Cash Divide serving Penrith in the 30T Points Score Championship Mounts for all your Real Estate needs 30T Single Barrel Championship Ph: 02 4733 6999 30T Double Barrel Championship Cruise in Style - Holiday Sunday 9th March Package Specialists 45T Mixed Target for all your travel needs Champion of Champions Ph: Helen 02 9585 0277 15d 15s 15p off 18m Thirroul Beach Kiosk 30T Handicap Trophy Best coffee & meals 30T Points Score on the beach President’s Trophy, 18m Open 7 days Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Total Nominations $180 (Junior Nominations 75% of full price) Horsley Park Gun Shop Watch this space Safari Firearms More details in the Milan Navara February and March CTSN Magazines Adam Mecuri Poalo & Fulvia Gei Warren Gun Club Inc For more information contact Tony & Gene Bernar Don 02 6847 4683 Peter & Sharon Phillpot ☎ Fiona 02 6847 4151

January 2008 Australian Clay Target Shooting News Page 41 OORRAANNGGEE CCLLAAYY TTAARRGGEETT CCLLUUBB GOLDEN CARTRIDGE SHOOT 23rd & 24th February 2008 SAVE THE DATE This is the club’s premier event. O/All and graded High Guns Ladies/Juniors/Vets High Guns Fully catered bar & camping facilities See February Magazine for full programme Further Enquiries Wayne Sharp 0418 255 177 Joe Caltabiano 0418 637 171

OLYMPIC TRAP - OLYMPIC SKEET - DTL TRAP - SIMULATED FIELD - AMERICAN SKEET AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET ASSOCIATION AFFILIATED ACCREDITED 2000 OLYMPIC TRAINING FACILITY

Fantastic Prizes and Trophies including Shotgun, Rifles, Cash, Electrical Appliances and much more What: Lakeside Classic DTL Carnival When: 1st & 2nd March 2008 Where: Newcastle Lake Macquarie Clay Target Club Saturday 1st 8:30am Sunday 2nd 8:30am Event 1 - 5 Free Double Barrel Targets Event 3 - 25 Target Handicap Event 1 - 50 Target Single Barrel Championship Event 4 - 50 Target Points Score Championship Event 2 - 50 Target Double Barrel Championship Event 5 - 30 Target Mixed (10DB, 10SB, 10PS) off 18 metres Special thanks to our key sponsors- Maitland General, Nioa Trading, Arms & Ammo,Devine Equine, Horsley Park Gun Shop. Look for the full page advertisement in the next ACTA News. For more information contact the President Ross Mclean on 02 4392 4639 or the Club Secretary Graham Gosling on 0403 201 390 (Committee reserves the right to modify program without notice)

Page 42 Australian Clay Target Shooting News January 2008 New South Wales New South Wales Gun Club LTD (Est 1880) Gun Club Ltd 131 Booralie Road Terrey Hills January 2008 Est 1880 Wednesday 2nd 2.00pm – Charles Hlavaty Handicap Skeet Sub Gauge Competition – 25t 6.30pm – Trap Competition Challenge Saturday 5th 11.00am – Skeet Competition – 100t 10.00am Practice 90 TARGETS Wednesday 9th 6.30pm – Waterhouse Memorial Shoot NOVELTY SPORTING 30t DB Shoot in 3 sets of 30 Targets Saturday 12th 11.00am – Olympic Trap Competition – 16g, 20g, 28g & 410g 100t – Qualifer 10.00am – Practice O/Us, SxS, & Tube sets permissible Wednesday 16th Prizes 2.00pm –Alf Najar Handicap Skeet Competition – 25t 1st & 2nd 6.30pm Trap Competition AA, A, B &C in each grade Saturday 19th Nominations $60 11.00am – Trap Competition – 10t E/O D/B 30t Medley, 30t D/B 30t P/S Shooters graded according to 10.00am – Practice current ACTA sporting grade Wednesday 23rd ACTA books will be viewed 6.30pm – Trap Competition NSWGC reserves the right to Saturday 27th alter program 10.00am – Novelty Sporting Competition 100t Saturday (INCL YORKSHIRE TROPHY QUALIFER) Wednesday 30th 9th February 2008 6.30pm – Night Owl Com 10.00am start 10t D/B, 10t S/B, 10t P/S, 10t H/Cap For further information EVERY WEDNESDAY contact the club on 2.00pm to 9.30pm (10.00pm Daylight Saving) Practice Location - 131 Booralie Road, Terrey Hills, NSW 2084 Wednesdays 2-9pm Tel/Fax: - (02) 9450 1775 Ph/Fax 02 9450 1775 Info: Captain - Wal Maryska 0414 234 571 Or contact Sue Nichols 02 4579 6332 Information for members and their guests Wally Maryska 0414 234 571

January 2008 Australian Clay Target Shooting News Page 43 WAGGA GUN CLUB INC WAGGA GUN CLUB INC WAGGA GOLDEN CROW 2 DAY SHOOT VETERAN GAMES 2008 2nd & 3rd February 2008 Age Groups GUNS – AMMO – CASH 45-54/55-60/61-65/66-71/72+ MINIMUM PRIZE POOL $10,000 Saturday 2nd February 9.00am start Veteran Games Events Noms Event 1 25tgt Graded Cash Divide $12.00 $ Double Barrel off 15m graded 1 Tuesday March 4 10.00am Event 2 Sponsored by Flemings Hardware Sporting Clays Championship Supplies Pty Ltd 75 TGT $20 50tgt Single Barrel Championship $25.00 Overall Sash & Trophy L/V $20.00 2 Wednesday March 5 10.00am 1st & 2nd AA, A, B, C grades J $7.00 Ladies/Juniors/ Veterans Skeet Championship 75 TGT $20 Optional sweep $1 each half and overall $3.00 3 Thursday March 6 10.00am Event 3 Sponsored by The Lawson Motor Inn Double Barrel Championship 50tgt Points Score Championship $25.00 Overall Sash & Trophy L/V $20.00 75 TGT $20 1st & 2nd AA, A, B, C grades J $7.00 Ladies/Juniors/ Veterans 4 Friday March 7 10.00am Optional sweep $1 each half and overall $3.00 Points Score Championship Calcutta & Tea at Farmers Home Hotel 75 TGT $20 Sunday 3rd February 9.00am start 5 Saturday March 8 10.00am Event 4 Graded Cash Divide $12.00 Champion of Champions 25tgt Double Barrel off 15m graded (D/B, S/B, P/S) 75 TGT $20 Event 5 Sponsored by Max Kavanagh House Relocator Sport Fee $10 100tgt Golden Crow Points Score Championship $50.00 A 5-person team will be conducted over the program. Overall Sash & Weatherby Varmint Rifle L/V $40.00 Teams will consist of one member from each 1st AA, A, B, C grades Marlin SSL age group, and will be picked at random from the 17HMR J $14.00 competitors competing over the full programme. 2nd AA, A, B, C grades 500 Federal Teams will be competing for the perpetual Shotgun Shells “Mr G” shield with all winning members of the Ladies/Juniors/Veterans winning team receiving a replica trophy. Grade winners not eligible for sectional trophies Overall winner of each event receives Sash Optional sweep $1 each half and overall $5.00 Gold, Silver and Bronze medals awarded to each age group winner plus Gold, Silver and Bronze Total open nomination $124.00 medal for ladies winner in each event. plus optional sweeps $11 High Gun winners in each age group and HIGH GUNS Ladies High Gun winner receives a sash. Sponsored by Power Ammo Supplies & Farmers Home Hotel All medals will be presented on Saturday 8th March Overall, Grades & Juniors, Ladies, Veterans at the completion of the events. Practice available Friday afternoon 3pm to 5pm A free BBQ will be held on Thursday night. Camping facilities available at grounds Camping available on grounds, booked through ACTA President Don Power 0418 694 577 President Secretary Secretary Janenne Kidd 02 6971 3003 Don Power Janenne Kidd The committee reserves the right to alter the programme. 0418 694 577 02 6971 3003 or 0418 862 832

Page 44 Australian Clay Target Shooting News January 2008 93/100, 2nd J Mortys 92/100; C: 1st C El- Webster 177/200; B: T Duck 186/214; C: T 65/75; 25T Riverina Zone SB CONT CS: OA: P HG: R Clarke 345/360; LAD/HG: R Roughan Zoghbi, J Papadatos 82/100; HG: G Poulios McCloy 167/200. Whitlock 24/25; AA: T Burgess 30/32; A: P 315/360; JNR/HG: T Clarke 303/360; VET/HG: 154/160. Pierre 23/25; B: R Cottle 24/26; C: S Wall F Zilliotto 327/360. Tamworth 14/10/07 20/25; HG: D Crane 147/150. Sydney 21/10/07 Fine & Warm (9): 50T SKT HC: 1st R Taylor Wagga Wagga 4/11/07 Very Warm (36): 30T Gr S/S: AA: 2 x 49, 3 x 59/59, 2nd N Haynes 53/59; 50T SKT CS: OA: Upper Hunter 20 & 21/10/07 Cold & Raining (18): 50T SKT: OA: D 48; A: 1 x 48, 1 x 47, 2 x 46; B: 1 x 46, 3 x R Taylor 48/50; A: J Cassin 46/50; B: P Hot & Windy (28): 25T DB C/D: 1st R Wakem Coleman 48/50; A: R Mathers 55/58; B: R 44; C: 1 x 42, 1 x 41, 1 x 40; Ch/Ch: AA: 1st Holmes 42/50; C: N Haynes 37/50; HG: R 25/25, 2nd R Clarke, R Wilson, J Murray, K Petts 46/50; C: G Putkunz 43/50; 100T MXD: C Auditore 121/125, 2nd G Rootes 119/125; Taylor 98/100; HG/Trap: OA: J Sleightholme; Moses, K Bourke, M Northey, D Hagarty OA: J Maxwell 194/200; AA: A Turner A: L Lloyd 115/125, 2nd B Frost 111/125; B: AA: P Holmes; A: C Barton; B: M Wilson; C: 24/25; 25T Laurie Allen Mem PS CS: OA/A: K 193/200; A: R Mathers 188/200; B: R Waugh 1st C Briotelis 113/125, 2nd P Phillpott S Norman; SKT/HG: OA: R Taylor; AA: D Bourke 73/75; A: 2nd M Northey 71/75; AA: 162/200; C: G Putkunz 168/200; HG: J 112/125; C: 1st N Duncum 106/125, 2nd B Michie; A: K Weatherall; B: P Holmes; C: V 1st R Clarke 72/75, 2nd R Wakem 71/75; B: Maxwell 194/200. Salem 102/125; HG: C Auditore 168/175. Banovich; OA/Trap & SKT: L Cameron. 1st F Ziliotto 71/75, 2nd R Wilson 72/78; C: 1st T Morton 54/75, 2nd M Leeson 48/75; West Wyalong 28/10/07 Sydney 2/11/07 Taree Wingham 28/10/07 25T DB Classic: OA/A: M Northey 73/74; A: Windy with Showers (33): 10T DB C/D E/O: D Wet (24): 20T PS Gr S/S: AA: 1 x 60, 1 x 59, Fine (28): 75T Olympic Trap: OA: C 2nd K Bourke 58/59; AA: 1st D Hagarty Cooney, M Brown, T Caldwell, A Collins, G 1 x 58; A: 1 x 56, 1 x 55, 1 x 47; B: 1 x 58, 1 Wilberforce 66/75; A: 1st J Wilberforce 40/41, 2nd R Clarke 36/38; B: 1st R Wilson Fairman, G Blattman, P Barnes, B Dent, A x 56, 1 x 54; C: 1 x 50, 1 x 49, 1 x 47; Night 59/75, 2nd D Pasfield 57/75; B: 1st R McCloy 72/74, 2nd B Williams 27/29; C: 1st T Robinson, A Thompson, M Mitton, N Block, Owl (25T DB, 25T PS): AA: 1st T Kerem 56/75, 2nd G Brown 48/75; C: 1st T McCloy Morton 21/25, 2nd M Leeson 17/25; 25T DB M Kelly, M Jackson, Murray Mitton 10/10; 99/100, 2nd A Mercuri 98/100; A: 1st Fawzi 49/75, 2nd J Webster 48/75; 30T DB Trophy: CONT C/D: R Clarke, M Northey, T Norris, J 50T PS CS: OA: D Cooney 149/150; AA: 1st 94/100, 2nd Bill C 80/100; B: 1st D Barros AA: 1st D Pasfield 30/30, 2nd M Height Sleightholme 25/25; 10T DB Night E/O: T G Blattman 148/150, 2nd G Duncan 99/108, 2nd J Tsolakki 97/108; C: 1st Y Lopes 80/81; A: 1st K McWhirter 29/30, 2nd S Saul Mitchell, M Northey, B Lawman, J 147/150; A: 1st G Fairman 144/150, 2nd W 94/100, 2nd J Papadatos 86/100; HG: C 33/37; B: 1st M Wilson 32/33, 2nd T Clarke Sleightholme 10/10; 25T NZ Night PS CS: Schaefer 143/150; B: 1st A Thomspon Plessas 153/160. 31/33; C: 1st G Gianniotis 27/30, 2nd L OA/AA: J Sleightholme 72/75; AA: 2nd R 143/150, 2nd T Caldwell 140/150; C: L Lord Langer 26/30; 30T SB C/D: AA: 1st M Height Clarke 72/75; A: 1st K Bourke 69/75; B: 1st 133/150; VET: F Ashton 142/150; LAD: N Sydney 4/11/07 30/30, 2nd D Pasfield 28/30, 3rd G Brown, J R Roughan 68/75, 2nd F Ziliotto 65/75; C: Ambrose 100/150; JNR: J Robinson 138/150; Fine (50): 50T DB: AA: 1st C Sherry 50/50, Webster, R Clarke 25/30; A: 1st K McWhirter 1st M Leeson 71/75, 2nd J Barker 59/75; 25T 50T DB CS: OA: M Mitton 69/69; AA: 1st G 2nd N Lougas 91/92; A: 1st J Mortys 50/50, 27/30, 2nd M Wilkins 26/30, 3rd M Wilson DB C/D: R Clarke, R Wilson, K Bourke, J Fairman 68/69, 2nd D Cooney 93/94; A: 1st 2nd J Luke 50/51; B: 1st D Barros 49/50, 2nd 25/30; B: 1st P Deland 29/30, 2nd D Pearson Murray, F Ziliotto, J Sleightholme, P O’Neill, W Schaefer 49/50, 2nd A Robinson 49/51; B: T Grice 46/50; C: 1st V Mercuri 45/50, 2nd F 28/30, 3rd K Pearce 27/30; C: 1st S Filby T Norris 25/25; 25T Lake Glenbawn DB CS: 1st M Brown 56/57, 2nd T Caldwell 55/57; C: Honeyman 43/50; 50T PS: AA: 1st T Lionatos 20/30, 2nd D Deland, G Gianniotis 17/30; OA/AA: M Northey 37/37; AA: 2nd J L Lord 47/50; VET: P Barnes 52/55; LAD: N 147/150, 2nd N Lougas 146/150; A: 1st J 30T HC: 1st P Deland 40/41, 2nd Y Height Sleightholme 36/37; A: 1st T Norris 26/27, Ambrose 37/50; JNR: J Robinson 43/50; HG: Luke 156/165, 2nd J Biviano 155/165; B: 1st 39/41, 3rd G Brown 34/36, 4th M Height 2nd L Finlay 24/25; B: 1st K Moses 25/26, D Cooney 208/210. L Salem 132/150, 2nd T Grice 131/150; C: 32/34; HG: M Height 88/90. 2nd N Edlington 37/38; C: 1st M Leeson 1st J Grice 120/150, 2nd F Honeyman 24/25, 2nd K Taylor 22/26; 25T Lake Yass 21/10/07 119/150; HG: N Lougas 195/200. Tumut 11/11/07 Glenbawn SB CS: OA/A: K Bourke 25/25; A: Fine & Hot (37): 100T Charity Shoot (3 Man Warm & Windy (29): 25T DB CONT C/D: C 2nd L Finlay 22/25; AA: 1st P O’Neill 24/25, Team Event): OA: W Cameron 198/200; AA: Taree Wingham 10/11/07 Nyveld, T Watchorn, C McMillan, P 2nd R Clarke 29/31; B: 1st R Wilson 25/27, 1st T Barton 198/200, 2nd M Gerstenberg Rain (14): 50T SKT HC: 1st D Wyllie 70/75, Watchorn, D Crane, D Caccioppoli 25/25; 2nd T Clarke 24/27; C: 1st M Leeson 16/25, 196/200; A: 1st N Privett 197/200, 2nd S 2nd T Duck 70/75, 3rd G Brown 52/61, 4th D 25T Riverina Zone DB CONT CS: OA: D Crane 2nd K Taylor 16/25; 25T Trophy HC: 1st J Seckar 197/200; B: 1st P Deland 193/200, Berry 43/54; 25T SKT Pairs Gr Trophy: A: 1st 119/119; AA: D Caccioppoli 49/50; A: M Murray 25/25, 2nd R Wilson 27/28, 3rd R 2nd P Pierre 188/200; C: 1st P Reynolds D Wyllie 39/50, 2nd R Marsden 38/50; B: 1st Harris 118/119; B: V Rees 34/35; C: S Wall Clarke 26/28, 4th T Brind 25/27, 5th T Clarke 176/200, 2nd F Bartolo 175/200; 3 Man J Webster 39/50, 2nd D Pasfield 37/50; C: 23/25; 25T Riverina Zone PS CONT CS: OA: D 48/50, 6th T Norris 47/50; 25T DB CONT Team Winners: T Burgess, W Cameron, P 1st G Brown 39/50, 2nd D Berry 37/50; HG: Crane 101/102; AA: P Watchorn 97/99; A: P C/D:1st B Williams, T Norris 25/25; 2nd R Deland. D Wyllie 86/100; Club SKT CS 2007: OA: J Whitlock 95/99; B: R Cottle 74/75; C: S Wall Clarke, K Moses, K Bourke, M Northey 24/25;

NSWCTA ISSF Victoria GRAND PRIX 2008 Alexandra 4/11/07 24/26; B: 2nd L Watts 23/26; AA: 1st N Cloudy & Wet (22): 20T CONT DB CS: OA: J Morrison 22/25, 2nd E West 19/25; A: 1st J King 38/38; A: R Walker 37/38; B: P Grant Bisevic 21/25, 2nd J Hipwell 21/26; C: 1st M PRIZE POOL $5000.00 24/26; C: P Hayes 17/20; 45T Club MXD CS: Ahmet 19/25, 2nd A Prasad 19/26; 25T: AA: OA/B: A Fraser 73/75; B: 2nd L Spencer 69/75; 1st T Psaila 21/25, 2nd N Morrison 19/25, AA: 1st D Luelf 94/100, 2nd B Forrest 93/100; 3rd E West 17/25; A: 1st J Hipwell 22/25, sponsored A: 1st G Slight 71/75, 2nd Stacky 68/75; C: 2nd J Bisevic 21/25, 3rd R McKinnon, D 1st C Petersen 70/75, 2nd P Hayes 65/75. Cauchi 20/25; B: 1st L Watts 21/25, 2nd B Lendon 20/25, 3rd S Williamson, J Lendon Ararat 3/11/07 20/25; C: 1st M Ahmet 20/25, 2nd A Very Wet (24): 10T PS E/O, C/D: L Cook, M McKnight 20/25, 3rd Max C, E Michael NEW FORMAT – Details soon on Smith, J Shepherd, B Rafferty, P Tate, G 16/25; HG: L Watts 44/50; LAD: K Langridge Strauss 30/30; 20 Pair SWZ D/D CS: 1st N 31/50; JNR: J Hipwell 42/50. Cassels, N McDonnell 19/20, 2nd G www.nswcta.org Hargreaves, A Wohlers 18/23; 20 Pair D/R Gr Central Wimmera 4/11/07 CS: OA/AA: A Pollock 36/40; AA: 2nd N Cool & Windy: 30T Rod Butler Mem DB CS: Cassells 35/40; A: 1st G Hargreaves 31/40, OA/AA: C Dunn 30/30; AA: 2nd N Sharrock Major Events – Trap and Skeet 2nd R Hounsell 27/40; B: 1st R Edwards 29/30; A: 1st T Foster 29/30, 2nd R Maybery 27/40, 2nd L Watts 26/40; C: M Smith 21/40; 32/34; B: 1st M Erhardt 25/30, 2nd B Papst 25T DB Gr CS: OA/A: A Smith 63/63; A: 2nd 24/30; C: 1st N Arbuckle 25/30, 2nd D R Hounsell 26/27; AA: 1st N Cassells 62/63, Bloomfield 24/30; 30T Noel Sharrock HC: 1st Griffith 12th and 13th April 2nd A Pollack 48/49; B: 1st B Edwards 25/25, R Maybery 30/30, 2nd N Arbuckle 38/41, 3rd 2nd L Watts 22/25; C: M Smith 24/25; HG: N B Papst 37/41, 4th A Bolwell 27/30, 5th M Cassells 89/95. Erhardt 26/30; Off the Box winner: R Foster Newcastle 7th and 8th June 5/5; Off the box winner: M Erhardt. Beaufort 19/10/07 Cecil Park 9th and 10th July (30): Victorian State Night PS CS: OA/A: W Cerberus 3/11/07 Medwell 146/156; A: 2nd G Hargreaves; AA: Fine & Breezy (33): 10T PTS: D Comelli, S 1st T Gull 145/156, 2nd L Cook; B: 1st P McGrath, C Widdows, B Barlow, D Raspin, J Falkinder 134/150, 2nd L Watts; C: 1st R Cahpple, J Rowe, P Mills, C Carrol 30/30; 30T Final NSW ISSF Carnival Keen 126/150, 2nd A Vincent; VET: M PTS: AA: 1st C Carrol 90/90, 2nd P Mills Schaper 127/150; 18m Gr: AA: 1st W Harris 89/90; A: 1st S Howd 87/90, 2nd D Raspin 29/30, 2nd N Cracknell; A: 1st W Medwell 112/117; B: 1st J Heyblom 85/90, 2nd J 9th and 10th August 28/30, 2nd N Williams; B: 1st L Watts 27/30, Buchanan 84/90; C: 1st J Nelson 84/90, 2nd 2nd D Long; C: 1st A McKnight 28/30, 2nd C W Whitehead 72/90; 50T DB: AA: 1st R Clay At SISC Cecil Park CTC Drew; HG: W Medwell 170/180. 50/50, 2nd J Rowe 54/55; A: 1st B Barlow 62/62, 2nd D Hutchins 61/62; B: 1st J Castlemaine 24/10/07 Buchanan 60/62, 2nd C Bell 59/62; C: 1st W Cool (26): 25T SB CONT: B/OA: T Archer Whitehead 46/50, 2nd J Nelson 44/50. January 2008 Australian Clay Target Shooting News Page 45 Colbinabbin 28/10/07 AA: 2nd P Cleggett 125/126; A: 1st G Grant Fine, Warm & Windy (18): 20T DB CS: OA/A: 74/75, 2nd S Rundell 97/99; B: 1st H Frankston Australian P Lindberg 20/20; AA: S Atkins 25/26; B: N Matthey 72/75, 2nd H Vaughan 70/75; C: McLean 31/32; C: K Northousen 17/20; 15T 1st C Nolte 66/75, 2nd B Jorgenson 61/75; Clay Target Club HC: 1st W Kelvy 15/15, 2nd P Lindberg 25T DB: AA/OA: P Cleggett 62/62; AA: 2nd 123 Rossiter Road Carrum Downs 20/21, 3rd P Sing 19/21; 40T MXD CS: M Gruar 61/62; A: 1st A Cameron 54/55, 2nd OA/AA: S Traill 56/60; A: R Traill 55/60; B: L S Rundell 51/52; B: 1st M Sutherland 32/33, PO Box 340 Gee 54/60; C: T Lindberg 49/60. 2nd J Matthey 37/39; C: 1st B Jorgenson Patterson Lakes 3197 23/25, 2nd C Nolte 20/25; 25T HC: 1st G Telephone 9782 1626 Euroa 27/10/07 Hose 25/25, 2nd S Rundell 28/29, 3rd S INC. A0010859 S ABN 255 281411 Windy (24): 10T PS: AA/OA: P Calandro Collins 27/29; B/M: G Jennings 23/25. 60/60; A: R Barns 59/60; B: L Fitzpatrick 34/36; C: C Petersen 23/30; 10T Trophy HC: Korumburra 27/10/07 1st M Gribben 10/10, 2nd A Rohrlach 15/17, Warm & Sunny (19): Korumburra Challenge: JANUARY PROGRAM 3rd D Luelf 14/17; B/M: G McClure 9/11; 10T AA/OA: B Dinsdale 148/150; AA: 2nd H SB: AA/OA: D Luelf 14/14; A: K McKendrick Crawford 196/200; A: 1st I McJames 13/14; B: A Fraser 12/13; C: M Illickson 7/10; 145/150, 2nd B Stokes 144/150; B: 1st A 10T DB CONT: AA/OA: A Rohrlach 18/18; A: Bird 132/150, 2nd J Buchanan 131/150; 15 SUNDAY JANUARY 6TH K McKendrick 8/11; B: P Grant 10/11; C: I Pair D/R: H Crawford, T Malone 28/30. 12.00 pm Early Start Towers 9/10; 10 Pair Auto & Driven S/S: 1st D Luelf 19/20, 2nd G Crosbie, A Fraser, B Macarthur 28/10/07 Kubeil 17/20; HG: D Luelf 75/60. Windy & Overcast (32): 25T DB: OA/AA: M Dyson 34/34; AA: 2nd M Gruar 31/32; A: 1st GRAEME ASH & BRIAN BOND Frankston 28/10/07 S Rundell 33/34, 2nd B Wythe 24/25; B: 1st Windy & Fine: 5 Pair D/R E/O: J Pentinato, D K Jackway 25/26, 2nd M Gruar 24/26; C: 1st MEMORIAL SHOOT Cleary, R Garth, N Bakker; 15 Pair D/R: AA: S Millard 22/25, 2nd L Jennings 25/29; 25T 1st B Woodward 21/30, 2nd J Rowe 20/30; DB PS: AA/OA: W Wombwell 74/75; AA: 2nd A: 1st F Ibbott 31/40, 2nd R Garth 30/40; B: R Millard 81/84; A: 1st A Cameron 70/75, Event 1. 10 Tgt Single Barrel E/0 $5.00 1st D Cleary 20/30, 2nd J Pentinato 16/30; 2nd S Rundell 70/75; B: 1st A Fry 67/75, 2nd C: E Santvoort 11/30; 75T PTS: AA: 1st D K Jackway 66/75; C: 1st G Wythe 60/75, 2nd Cash Divide Barnes 207/225, 2nd W Woodward 206/225; L Jennings 59/75. A: 1st C McDougal 208/225, 2nd N Bakker Event 2. 100 TGT POINTS SCORE $38.00 205/225; B: 1st J Pentinato 190/225, 2nd D Maryborough 27/10/07 Cleary 187/225; C: E Santvoort 182/225; Hot & Windy (28): 10T SB E/O: 1st C Watts, CHAMPIONSHIP 100T SKT: AA: L Roberts 97/100; A: Z Bacani D Watts, B Rafferty, B Lendon 10/10; 25T SB 95/100; B; C Hughes 76/100; C: R A lSeng CS: OA/AA: J Shepherd 28/29; AA: 2nd N ASH & BOND SHIELD 88/100. Cassells 27/29; A: 1st R Hendrickson 24/26, 2nd P Tate 23/26; B: 1st L Watts 26/31, 2nd O/A Winner $200 cash Frankston 4/11/07 L Gibson 25/31; C: 1st K Watts 21/25, 2nd M Wet & Windy: 20 Pair D/R: 1st P Granger Rice 20/25; 50T DB: AA: 1st N Cassells 60/60, 1st each grade $100, 2nd $50 39/50, 2nd C Galea 38/50; 50T DB: 1st D 2nd D Watts 50/51; A: 1st R Hendrickson Barnes 49/50, 2nd P Mills 48/50; 25T HC: 1st 59/60, 2nd R Hosking 48/50; B: 1st L Watts Event 3. 100 Tgt Skeet Championship $35.00 D Barnes 21/25, 2nd P Granger 19/25. 51/54, 2nd D Robinson 50/54; C: 1st A Prasad 47/53, 2nd M Rice 46/53; 25T PS CS: Hamilton 20/10/07 OA/AA: D Watts 75/75; AA: 2nd N Cassells AA,A,B,C Fine (37): 25T PS: AA/OA: M Gruar 126/126; 74/75; A: 1st W Calaby 74/75, 2nd L Johnson Less than 5 entrants per grade no 2nd place

SUNDAY JANUARY 20TH SOUTHERN PENINSULA 12.30 pm (this is the 3rd Sunday) JANUARY 2008

Event 1. 50 Tgt Double Barrel CERBERUS GUN CLUB AA,A,B & C Saturday 5th 12 noon start Entry $12, Graded Purse $10 $22.00 10 Tgt Points Event 2. 25 Tgt Handicap 1st to 4th $11.00 50 Tgt Points 30 Tgt Double Barrel Event 3. 15 Pair Double Rise AA,A,B,& C Entry by the (front-EAST) gate only Entry $7 Graded Purse $8 $15 Chris Carrol (03) 5950 6058 B/H Melways 194 H2 Event 4. 50 Tgt Skeet AA,A,B,C MORNINGTON CLAY TARGET CLUB INC. Entry $12 Graded Purse $10 $22 Saturday 12th 12 noon start Event 5. 25 Skeet Doubles AA,A,B,C 10 Tgt D/B Pts E/O Entry $6 Graded Purse $5 $11.00 100 Tgt Sony Cross Memorial D/B C’ship Less than 5 entrants per grade no 2nd place Practice Friday’s 4pm to 6pm, BBQ afterwards Sec. Mike McKernan 0418 179 354 Melways 146 A11 Website www.morningtonclaytarget.com CLUB OPEN FOR PRACTICE Wednesday, Saturday & Sunday NEPEAN CLAY TARGET CLUB INC Saturday 19th 12 noon start Sporting Clays Every Thursday 50 Tgt State Continental Points Visit our website for up to date 50 Tgt Ball Trap information, shoot calendar and results. Practice 4pm Thursdays, BBQ afterwards. www.factc.com.au Sec. Damien Hutchins 0408 036 008 Melways 259 F2

Page 46 Australian Clay Target Shooting News January 2008 70/75; B: 1st P Falkiner 73/75, 2nd B Lendon 40T PS: AA/OA: P Haslam 195/195; A: A 72/75; C: 1st M Rice 68/75, 2nd K Watts McCreddan 117/120; B: L Poile 115/120; C: D 56/75; HG: D Watts. Gregory 107/120; 40T DB: AA/OA: K Calder 67/67; A: D Drinkwater 39/40; B: L Poile North East Zone / V.C.T.A. Melbourne 29/9/07 39/40; C: D Isenegger 38/40; 75T Trench: 25T PS: AA: P Mills 75/78; A/OA: G Bowmer OA: D DiPietro 95/100; A: S Trembath 73/75; 78/78; B: A Fraser 72/75; C: M Bolton 59/75; B: M Kandus 68/75; C: B Fraser 63/75. January 2008 Program 25T SB: AA: R Godfrey 37/37; A/OA: A Blease 25/25; B: B Kubeil 24/25; C: M Bolzon 21/25; Mildura 20/10/07 25T DB: AA: R Williams 89/90; A/OA: K Sunny (12): 50T C/D Sporting Clays: AA: D SATURDAY 5TH Johnsen 90/90; B: B Kubeil 25/25; C: D Molina 45/50; A: J Thompson 38/50; B: T Bendigo 9.00am Gregory 23/25. King 40/50; C: F Albanese 38/50; 50T C/D 100tgt Sporting Clays C/ship. CONT DB: AA: D Molina 49/50; A: T King Melbourne 20/10/07 46/50; B: J Hill-Ford 44/50. (140): 75T Sporting: OA: B Irons 67/75; AA: SUNDAY 6TH 1st T Preston 71/84, 2nd A Kypraios 70/84; Mornington 27/10/07 Alexandra 12.00 noon A: 1st a White 66/75, 2nd A Williams 64/75; Sunny & Windy (30): 10T CONT DB PS: T 20tgt Gr S/B New Year C/ship, B: 1st F Motschall 55/75, 2nd T Argyrakakis Briggs 30/30; 50T CONT DB (Tony Ferlazzo 55/75; C: 1st G Featherstone 47/75, 2nd L Shield): C: 1st T Briggs 46/50, 2nd T 20tgt Gr P/S Cont. New Year C/ship, Martin 44/75; VET: 1st T Spence 59/75, 2nd Northmore 45/50, 3rd J Lay 42/50; B: 1st D 20tgt D/B Gr Trophy 1&2 ea gr. B Phillips 62/84; JNR: C Houghton 29/75; Cleary 45/50, 2nd D Comelli 44/50, 3rd B Numurkah Shepparton 10.00 am 30tgt STATE Tower S/B C/ship. GEELONG CLAY TARGET CLUB 30tgt NEZ Tower P/S C/ship, Inc Reg # A-5130 PH 03 5229 4259 30tgt NEZ Cont S/B C/ship JANUARY 2008 PROGRAM O/A High gun. Sun Jan 6th 1.00pm Start SUNDAY 13TH 1 10 tgt P/S E/O C/D $5.00 Echuca 11.00 am 2 25 tgt D/Barrel $13.00 25tgt B/T C/ship 4 Grds, 20tgt P/S Trophy 4 Grds, 3 25 tgt D/Barrel, off 18m $13.00 20tgt H/Cap 1-3, 20tgt D/B C/ship 4 Grds. 4 20 tgt Continental $12.00 Jackpot $2.00. All events graded O/A, AA, A, B, C, 1st & 2nd Euroa 12.30pm 10tgt Tower P/S C/D, Sun Jan 27th 1.00pm 1 10 tgt P/S E/O C/D $5.00 25tgt Euroa Tower D/B C/ship. 2 25 tgt D/Barrel $13.00 50tgt Euroa Skeet C/ship. 3 25 tgt Pts Score $13.00 SATURDAY 19TH 4 10 pr D/Rise $12.00 Jackpot $2.00. All events graded O/A, AA, A, B, C, 1st & 2nd Wangaratta 12.00 noon 10tgt S/B E/O, 20tgt S/B C/ship AA AB C, 20tgt H/Cap 1-3, 20tgt D/B C/ship AA A B C. SUNDAY 20TH GIPPSLAND Deniliquin 12.00 noon Programme 15tgt P/S Gr C/D, 30tgt D/B C/ship, January 2008 40tgt M/T C/ship (D/B, S/B, P/S, D/R). 10tgt Club H/cap 14, 16, 18, 20m. Wonthaggi Mansfield 11.00 am Tuesday 1st January 75tgt Ch/Ch Gr, New Year’s Day Shoot 25tgt NEZ Tower D/B Gr C/ship 100 tgt DB Wangaratta 12.00 noon Bairnsdale 50tgt Skeet C/ship AA.A B C, Saturday 5th January 50tgt Skeet C/ship AA.A.B.C. 100 tgt Iron Man Medley 25 Tgt D/B, 25 S/B 25 Pts, 25 H/cap FRIDAY 25TH Euroa 6.30pm Foster 20tgt Twilight P/S C/ship, Saturday 12th January Budge Shield Team Shoot 25tgt Night Euroa Cont. P/S C/ship. 5 tgt H/cap Pts C/D 25tgt Night Hunter D/B C/ship. 30 tgt H/cap 1 2 3 FM BM Mathoura 7.00pm 40 tgt DB C/ship 10tgt D/B C/D, 10tgt S/B C/D Wonthaggi 25tgt NEZ Night D/B C/ship O/A & 2 Grds Sunday 13th January 15tgt D/B Cont. 1-3. 50 Tgt SEZ Cont D/B C/ship 50 tgt SEZ S/B C/ship SATURDAY 26TH Bendigo 10.00am Morwell Australia Day Shoot Saturday 19th January See Main Advert in this month CTSN. 15 tgt Cont Pts Graded E/O 30 tgt D/B Cont AA, A, B, C 1+2 SUNDAY 27TH 60 tgt D/B C/ship AA, A, B, C 1+2 Colbinabbin 1.00 pm Korumburra 15tgt P/S C/D, 20tgt Red Cross P/S C/ship, 15tgt H/Cap, 25tgt Red Cross D/B C/ship. Saturday 26th January 100 Tgt Graded C/ship 50 D/B, 25pts, 25 S/B Contact Clubs for further information.

January 2008 Australian Clay Target Shooting News Page 47 MELBOURNE Melbourne Gun Club GUN CLUB Victoria Rd, LILYDALE Champion of Champions Ph (03) 9739-1771 Fax (03) 9739-1773 www.melbournegunclub.com.au Saturday 23rd February Commencing at 12 noon JANUARY Adult Jnr SATURDAY 5TH High Gun over events 1, 2 & 3 1. 40 Tgt Points Score Grd C’ship $20 $12 AA,A,B,C Winner will receive a 2. 40 Tgt Double Barrel Grd C’ship $20 $12 125CC Dirt Motorbike AA,A,B,C 3. 75 Tgt Skeet Grd C’ship AA,A,B,C $32 $21 Kindly donated by Barry Humphris Mount Evelyn Garden Centre 4. 75 Tgt Trench OA,A,B,C $32 $21 Winner to have name inscribed on Club Board SATURDAY 12TH Event 1 Noms $25 1. 20 Tgt Points Score Grd C’ship $12 $6 AA,A,B,C Off 15 Metres 40 Tgt Melbourne Points Score Grd 2. 20 Tgt Double Barrel Grd C’ship $12 $6 AA,A,B,C C’ship AA,A,B,C Trophies donated by 3. 20 Tgt Continental Points Score $12 $6 Grd C’ship AA,A,B,C Melbourne Gun Club Committee Grade winners receive a canteen of cutlery 4. 75 Tgt Skeet Grd Trophy AA,A,B,C $32 $21 value $200 O/A Tri Colour Sash AA,A,B,C SATURDAY 19TH Ribbons, Junior Trophy Commencing 10AM MELBOURNE FIELD AND GAME INAUGURAL SHOOT Event 2 Noms $25 75 TARGET SIMULATED FIELD $32 $21 Off 15 Metres Open to all Field and Game members 40 Tgt Melbourne Double Barrel Grd NO OTHER SHOOTING DISCIPLINES C’ship AA,A,B,C WILL BE HELD TODAY Trophies kindly donated by Barry Humphris Mount Evelyn Garden Centre SATURDAY 26TH Grade winners receive 500 Cartridges 1. 30 Tgt Points Score Grd C’ship $24 $15 O/A Tri Colour Sash AA,A,B,C AA,A,B,C Ribbons, Junior Trophy 2. 30 Tgt Single Barrel Grd C’ship $24 $15 AA,A,B,C Event 3 Noms $12 3. 30 Tgt Double Barrel Grd C’ship $24 $15 Off 15 Metres AA,A,B,C 20 Tgt Single Barrel Grd C’ship 4. 100 Tgt Skeet Grd C’ship $34 $26 Overall trophy donated AA,A,B,C Grade winners receive a dinner set The Committee reserves the right to alter the program if necessary O/A Tri Colour Sash AA,A,B,C Melbourne Gun Club uses Mattarelli Traps Ribbons, Junior Trophy Clay Targets from Raytrade Reduced Noms for Juniors Prices include G.ST FREE SAUSAGE SIZZLE AFTER PRESENTATION

Page 48 Australian Clay Target Shooting News January 2008 Young 43/50; A/OA: M McKernan 50/50; A: Hunt 24/25; B: 1st V Tomasoni 23/25, 2nd R 2nd G Boyd 49/50, 3rd T Rowe 45/50; AA: Pigram 29/32; C: 1st B Evans 23/25, 2nd I 1st B Woodward 46/50, 2nd P Drennan Erbacher 23/27; 15T Ch/Ch: W Woodward 45/50; Presidents 25T HC: 1st C Findlay 24/25; HG: D Hunt 146/155. 25/25, 2nd D Cleary 31/32, 3rd T Northmore METROPOLITAN 30/32. Noorat 27/10/07 Hot & Dusty (25): 25T PTS: OA/AA: D Morwell 20/10/07 Hannah 87/87; AA: 2nd M Dyson 95/96; A: Clay Target Club Inc. Fine & Warm (43): 10T PTS HC: B Stokes, B 1st F Shanley 74/75, 2nd J Hardcastle 84/87; Young 30/30; 50T HC: 1st B McMillan 61/62, B: 1st W Woodmason 81/81, 2nd B Sinclair 2nd N Rowley 60/62, 3rd B Stokes 56/58, 78/81; C: 1st R Henley 89/93, 2nd S Toohey Postal Address P0 Box 93 Epping 3076 vic 4th C Murphy 62/64, 5th B Kennedy 61/64; 87/93; 25T Len Densley DB Mem: AA: 1st G Club Location, 20 Vearings Rd off 60T DB: AA: 1st P Mills 93/93, 2nd L Curtis Hose 215/215, 2nd N Telford 214/215; A: 1st 92/93; A: 1st B Stokes 61/61, 2nd L Howell A Smith 32/32, 2nd F Shanley 31/32; B: 1st O'herns Rd Epping Vic 60/61; B: 1st N Rowley 59/60, 2nd A Bird B Sinclair 72/72, 2nd B Woodmason 71/72; Ph 03 9401 3134 Pax 03 9401 3122 62/64; C: 1st B Young 59/60, 2nd D O’Dea C: 1st D Teal 24/25, 2nd R Henley 24/26; 20T 54/60; HG: AA: L Curtis 118/120; A: B Stokes HC: 1st A Couch 30/30, 2nd N Telford 29/30, Reg No A 5465 ABN 34 637 836 794 119/120; B: N Rowley 116/120; C: B Young 3rd F Shanley 28/29. E-MAIL~ [email protected] 116/120; LAD: B Madyson 116/120. NZW Carnival at Callawadda 22/10/07 Morwell 6/11/07 Perfect: 25T NWZ Carnival HC: 1st W Overcast & Windy (61): 60T PTS CS: AA/OA: Hawker 53/53, 2nd B Sinclair 52/53, 3rd R B Dunstan 178/180; AA: 2nd P Mills Lehmann 45/46, 4th C Kelly 34/35, 5th J JANUARY 2008 176/180; A: 1st G McMillan 165/180, 2nd G Peatling 29/30; 25T NWZ DB CS: OA/AA: R Monson 163/180; B: 1st S Sawyer 153/180, Lehmann 172/172; AA: 2nd R Peatling 2nd G Sparey 151/180; C: 1st N Marshall 172/172; A: 1st M Hannigan 115/116, 2nd G Sunday 6th – 12 noon Start 115/180, 2nd D Rhodes 98/180; 60T DB SDTA Went 110/111; B: 1st P West 73/74, 2nd C CS: AA: 1st P Mills 60/60, 2nd M Crimmins Broad 72/73; C: 1st A Prasad 24/25, 2nd C Ev 1.15 tgt Pts Cash Divide N$8 59/60; A: 1st M Rhodes 56/60, 2nd M Hannigan 25/27; 25T NWZ SB CS: OA/AA: D Hutchins 55/60; B: 1st M Marshall 56/60, Watts 79/79; AA: 2nd M Crimmins 78/79; A: 1st, 2nd, 3rd 2nd G Dinsdale 56/63; C: 1st N Marshall 1st G Went 30/31, 2nd L Hawker 46/47; B: 41/60, 2nd L Fincham 35/60; OA/HG: P Mills 1st D Harris 53/54, 2nd L Gibson 29/30; C: 236/240; AA: B Dunstan 235/240; A: G 1st G Peatling 24/26, 2nd D Martin 23/26; Ev 2.50 tgt D/B AA A B C N$20 R$16 J$12 McMillan 218/240; B: G Sparey 203/240; C: 25T NWZ PS CS: OA/AA: C Dunn 204/204; N Marshall 162/240; LAD: L Bullimore AA: 2nd N Morrison 203/204; A: 1st B Ev 3.25 tgt Skeet AA A B C N$12 R$9 J$6 188/240. Coates 98/99, 2nd C Mitchell 74/75; B: 1st P West 107/108, 2nd G Pike 80/81; C: 1st E Mt Bogong 4/11/07 Brache 73/75, 2nd A Prasad 72/75. Ev 4.20 tgt Tower AA A B C N$12 R$9 J$6 Overcast with Showers (29): 10T PS E/O: G Evans 30/30; 25T PS CS: OA/A: R Leita Numurkah Shepparton 28/10/07 74/75; A: 2nd D Harley 69/75; AA: 1st W Overcast (15): 30T State PS TWR CS: OA/B: R Ev 5.25 tgt 5 Stand Sporting - Woodward 71/75, 2nd D Hunt 70/75; B: 1st O’Dwyer 89/90; B: 2nd L Fitzpatrick 83/90; AA A B C N$12 R$9 J$6. R Pigram 70/75, 2nd K Robinson 63/75; C: C: 1st R Collicoat 83/90, 2nd A Patten 82/90; 1st B Evans 53/75, 2nd I Erbacher 51/75; 25T 25T Charlie Warburton Mem HC: 1st T Hicks DB CS: OA/A: F Ibbott 28/28; A: 2nd D 23/25, 2nd T Maher 22/25; 20T Lloyd Harley 27/28; AA: 1st J West 26/27, 2nd D Armstrong Mem PS TWR CS: OA/C: R Sunday 13th – 10am Start (Noms close 12.30pm) METROPOLITAN FIELD AND GAME CLUB INC. Veneto & Abruzzo 75 tgt Simulated F & G Clay Target Shooters Date Sunday 20/1/08 Sunday 20th – 12 noon Start Start time 12 Noon PRACTICE – DTL, Skeet & Venue W.I.S.C.I. Complex, 5 Stand Sporting, Tower Ballan Road Werribee (11 km from Werribee) Sunday 27th – 10.30am start Noms: Reduced Full (Noms close 12.30pm) Event 1: 10 Tgt E/O N/A $7 AA, A, B, C C/D 75 tgt Sporting open to all shooters F&G ACTA use their grades new shooters Event 2: 25 Tgt P/S $11 $13 1st & 2nd AA, A, B, C graded after 50 tgt Event 3: 25 Tgt D/B $11 $13 1st & 2nd AA, A, B, C PRACTICE Event 4: 20 pr D/R N/A $15 Tuesday & Saturday 12pm to 5pm AA, A, B, C C/D DTL, Tower, Skeet & 5 Stand Sporting Best Junior Prize Sunday Limited DTL, Tower, Skeet & Cartridges, food and refreshments available on shoot days 5 Stand Sporting The committee reserves the right to alter or modify any event if necessary President: Veneto President: Abruzzo President C Milroy Mobile 0401 462 003 Mr Ernesto Bertollo Mr Mario Salvatore THE COMMITTEE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO ALTER THE PROGRAM Phone 03 9852 0694 Phone 03 9359 1938 Metropolitan On The Web: www.vicnet.net.au/ metrogun

January 2008 Australian Clay Target Shooting News Page 49 Collicoat 60/60; C: 2nd B Harbor 53/60; B: 14/20, 2nd T Batters 16/25, 3rd A Pope 1st T Hicks 61/63, 2nd J Collicoat 58/63; AA: 14/25; Under 21 Female: 1st K Hannigan J Winters 59/60; HG: R O’Dwyer 168/175. 13/20; HG: M Chalmers 15/20; NCSSSA Trophy: St Arnaud 64/100. SEBASTOPOL Numurkah Shepparton 6/11/07 Light Wind (36): 30T DB: AA/OA: G Fletcher St Arnaud 28/10/07 64/64; AA: 2nd G Castellaro 63/64; A: 1st N Sunny & Windy (23): 10T SB E/O: 1st M GUN CLUB INC Clark 51/52, 2nd R Northausen 43/44; B: 1st Hannigan 10/10, 2nd B Mann, M Chalmers, J Kelly 29/30, 2nd L Harbor 23/30; C: 1st C W Coates 9/10; 25T SB Gr C/S: OA/C: N is pleased to present Burns 27/30, 2nd S Fostor 24/30; 30T PS: McQuinn 24/25; B: 2nd B Mann 23/25; A: OA/AA: G Castellaro 89/90; AA: 2nd T 1st D Petrie 23/25, 2nd J McVitty 27/31; B: Pigram 88/90; A: 1st S Murphy 88/90, 2nd B 1st D Harris 21/25, 2nd G Strauss 17/25; 50T Harbor 86/90; B: 1st L Harbor 69/90, 2nd J DB Gr CS: OA: C Kelly 49/50, R/U: M Kelly 68/90; C: 1st M Illickson 80/90, 2nd C Hannigan 47/50; A: 1st R Hounsell 50/53, Burns 75/90; 30T HC: 1st M Hargreaves 2nd S Bertalli 49/53; B: 1st M Chalmers The Mark Pollock 33/34, 2nd A Cole 32/34, 3rd B Harbor 44/50, 2nd D Harris 43/50; C: 1st A 29/31, 4th P Sing 28/30, 5th G Shale 27/30; McKnight 46/50, 2nd D Hannigan 43/54; HG: OA: G Castellaro 146/150; LAD: M HG: C Kelly 78/85; Off the Fence: R Memorial Shoot Illickson; JNR: B Harbor; VET: J Kelly. Hounsell.

Patchewollock 21/10/07 Sebastopol 21/10/07 Hot & Windy (17): 10T DB E/O C/D: D Fisher, Overcast & Humid (26): 50T CONT CS: J Scott, T Hall, Z Johinke, W Perry 10/10; 25T AA/OA: N Haydon 50/50; AA: 2nd N Sunday 17th February SB: AA/A: E Yetman 29/31; B: R Lendon Morrison 49/50; A: 1st W Calaby 51/54, 2nd 22/25; C: B Higgins 17/25; 25T PS CS: AA: C Turner 50/54; B: 1st M Taylor 48/50, 2nd J 10.00am Noms to close 1st D Fisher 71, 2nd E Yetman 68; A: 1st R Haydon 47/50; C: 1st J King 44/50, 2nd A Scott 85, 2nd S Mott 82; B: 1st J Scott 64, Prasad 45/55; 25T SB CS: AA: 1st N Haydon 2nd N Corbett 62; C: 1st B Higgins 59, 2nd 22/25, 2nd N Morrison 19/25; A/OA: C 10.30am sharp Z Johinke 58; 10 Pair: 1st G Pike 33/40, 2nd Turner 24/25, 2nd W Calaby 23/25; B: 1st J R Scott 30/40. Haydon 23/25, 2nd M Taylor 21/25; C: 1st S Bell 21/25, 2nd A Prasad 20/25. Rutherglen 16/9/07 25 Tgt D/B Championship Cloudy & Windy (30): 10T E/O: 14 Possibles; Swan Hill 21/10/07 R Poidiomani Mem 60T Medley: AA: 1st D Sunny & Windy (15): 75T Spring Medley CS: Sutherland 92/100, 2nd S Coulston 88/100, AA/OA: P Akkermans 122/125; AA: 2nd E 25 Tgt P/S Championship 3rd J West 87/100; A: 1st D Pearce 95/100, Parker 132/145; A: 1st J Absalom 118/125, 2nd G Evans 93/100, 3rd S Wojtowyez 2nd S Bates 110/125; B: 1st F Massara 89/100; B: 1st G Sander 92/100, 2nd T 110/125, 2nd N Lipple 116/135; C: 1st C Caldwell 91/100, 3rd T Laing 88/100; C: 1st Hartshorn 105/125, 2nd L Mimmo 94/125. 25 Tgt S/B Championship W Kerr 86/100, 2nd J Goudie 77/100, 3rd R Leatham 71/100; HG: D Pearce 105/100. Veneto Abruzzo 21/10/07 Very Hot & Windy (19): 10T E/O: AA: J Elliot Noms $45.00 L,V,J $40.00 St Arnaud 26/10/07 26/30; A: G Elliot 27/30; b; M Salvatore, D Good (26): 20T SB Gr CS: Under 15 Male: 1st Hill 29/30; C: J Claudio 22/30; 25T DB PS: C Barratt 14/20, 2nd C Horseall 13/20, 3rd J AA: 1st J Elliot 68/75, 2nd R Nisbet 62/75; A: 1 Patching 12/20; Under 21 Male: 1st C Broad 1st J Soppi 68/75, 2nd M Mifsud 65/75; B: ⁄2 case of shells each grade 2nd 5 packets each event High Gun each grade on the day WARRNAMBOOL AA — Tikka T3.223 Cal CLAY TARGET CLUB INC A — Remington 700 SPS .204 Cal ACN A00003766U B — Weatherby Vanguard .300 Cal WSM C — Howa 1500 .223 Cal NEW YEAR SHOOT 1ST JANUARY 2008 Door Prize: Everyone who nominates on the day Start 12.00 Noon Yildiz Single trigger D/B Shotgun .410 Cal Event 1. 25 Target GB Corsivisa Plus 1 case of .410 Cal Shells D/B Championship 1 & 2 AA, A, B & C Nom $12.00 Full catering on the day Event 2. 25 Target GB Corsivia S/B Championship Prizes donated by 1 & 2 AA, A, B & C Nom $12.00 Beretta Australia Practice from 11am Raytrade Ground located east of Warrnambool on the NIOA Trading Princes Highway, then up Staffords Road Highland Sports approximately half a kilometre. Winchester Secretary Harry M Brooksby P: 03 5562 2391 President Mal Dyson P: 03 5562 7671 Spartan Global Mobile 0407 802 107 Rio Ammunition The committee reserves the right to alter the program.

Page 50 Australian Clay Target Shooting News January 2008 1st R Torben 67/75, 2nd D Hill 53/75; C: 1st 1st N Arbuckle 77/90, 2nd L Niewand 71/90; J Claudio 57/75, 2nd C Naoum 53/75; 25T 30T DB CS: AA/OA: J Sawyer 51/51; AA: 2nd DB: AA: 1st N Cracknell 25/25, 2nd N Elliot D Flavel; A: 1st R Papst 44/45, 2nd R 23/25; A: 1st M Mifsud 24/25, 2nd R Pistone Hounsell 29/30; B: 1st B Papst 29/30, 2nd G Werribee Victorian 23/25; B: 1st M Salvatore 19/25, 2nd R Strauss 28/30; C: 1st N Arbuckle 28/30, 2nd Torben 20/27; C: 1st C Naoum 25/28, 2nd J L Niewand 31/37; Ron Hounsell Team Shoot: Claudio 24/28; 15T D/R Pairs: AA: J Elliot Jeparit: D Flavel, R Hounsell, G Strauss, J 24/30; A: M Mifsud 23/30; B: R Torben Sawyer 377/400; HG: R Lehmann 106/108; Clay Target Club Inc 21/30; C: B Stewart 19/30. R/U: D Harris 104/108. PO Box 806 Werribee Vic 3030 Warrnambool 10/11/07 Wonthaggi 21/10/07 10 min drive from Werribee CBD on Ballan Rd Fine (29): A Goodall CS: AA: 1st J Almost Perfect (29): Wonthaggi 1000 (100T Melway Map Ref; Map 206 - A8 McCullough 24/25, 2nd M Gruar 23/25; PTS CS): AA/OA: K Calder 305/309; AA: 2nd A/OA: J Kennett 28/28; A: 2nd G Jennings W Parks 304/309; A: 1st J Mollica 288/300, www.werribeegunclub.com.au 24/25; B: 1st T Henry 25/25, 2nd M Black 2nd J Attard 284/300; B: 1st D Comelli 24/25; C: 1st P Gee 22/25, 2nd M Vickers 276/300, 2nd B McMillan 256/300; C: 1st S 21/26; 25T DB CONT: AA: 1st M Gruar 32/34, McGrath 264/300, 2nd B Huitema 242/300; 2nd D Beyer 31/34; A: 1st W Black 24/25, 10 Pair D/R: AA: P Mills, R Williams 19/20; A: JANUARY 2008 2nd J Kennett 24/26; B/OA: A Goodall F Ibbott 18/20; B: S McGrath 15/20; C: D 24/25; B: 2nd D Ladhams 23/25; C: 1st S Rhodes 5/20. Toohey 21/28, 2nd L Jennings 20/28; 25T SWZ SB TWR: A: 1st G Jennings 25/25, 2nd Woods Point 28/10/07 Sunday January 6th - 12 pm D Beyer 22/25; B: 1st A Loubey 19/25, 2nd Overcast & Windy: 10T E/O DB PTS CONT: P M Black 17/25; C: 1st S Toohey 20/25, 2nd L Desmond 30/30; 30T DB CONT CS: OA/AA: K Jennings 15/25. Skinner 46/47; A: 1st P Desmond 19/20, 2nd Club open for practice - M Ward 57/59; B: 1st P McDonough 22/23, Warracknabeal 27/10/07 2nd R Lay 21/23; C: 1st D Port 14/20; 50T DB Warm & Windy (23): 30T PS Trophy: AA: 1st CS: OA/AA: K Skinner 49/50; A: 1st M Ward all disciplines R Lehmann 89/90, 2nd C Mitchell 85/90; A: 58/60, 2nd D Rosenhain 57/60; B: 1st D 1st R Hounsell 85/90, 2nd R Papst 81/90; B: McDonough 66/70, 2nd R Lay 65/70; C: 1st 1st D Harris 84/90, 2nd S Hewitt 81/90; C: D Pfitzner 44/50, 2nd H Ward 31/50. Sunday January 13th - 12 pm BENDIGO Club open for practice - CLAY TARGET CLUB Saturday 26th January 2008 all disciplines AUSTRALIA DAY SHOOT Start – 9.30 sharp Practice from 8.30 am Sunday January 20th - 12 pm Event 1: Noms $18 LJV $15 75 Target Olympic Trap 25 Tgt Australia Day Pointscore Championship Graded O/A,AA,A, B, C Championship plus Final - $33 1st Each Grade Case Shells, 2nd Each Grade 1/2 Case shells Kindly Sponsored by Corsivia GB O/A, 1st AA, A, B, C Event 2: Noms $25 25 Tgt Australia Day Handicap 1st - $500 2nd - $250 3rd - $150 4th - $100 5th - $50 Event 3: Noms $18 LJV $15 Sunday January 27th - 12 pm 25 Tgt Australia Day Single Barrel Championship Event 1: 10 Targets Points Score Graded O/A,AA,A, B, C - 1st & 2nd 1st - Sash & TV * 2nd – DVD C/D $7 Kindly sponsored by BENDIGO TRUSS PLANT Event 2: 25 Target Points Score $13 Event 4: Noms $20 LJV $17 25 Tgt Australia Day Double Barrel Championship O/A, 1st AA, A, B, C Graded O/A,AA,A, B, C Event 3: 25 Target Double Barrel $13 1st Each Grade $200.00 Cash 2nd Each Grade $100.00 Cash O/A, 1st AA, A, B, C Kindly Sponsored By “Country Fresh Meats” Kangaroo Flat Market Centre Event 4: 25 Target Continental $13 Please Note: O/A takes grade in each Championship O/A, 1st AA, A, B, C Overall High Gun - Sash & case shells Jackpot $2.00 Ladies, Junior & Veteran High Gun trophy Value$50.00 President: Glenn G Woodhatch - 0429 40 1122 Secretary: Ward Wende - 0438 316 549 Clubhouse Telephone - 0403 346 660 Hospitality – Ammunition – Full Catering The committee reserves the right to alter the programme President - Steve Trembath and prizes if required.

January 2008 Australian Clay Target Shooting News Page 51 WANTED: Trying to find a B. Norman SBS old English Hammer 12g shotgun the No 1 gun of a pair. The serial No should be 802 CLASSIFIEDS or 801-803. I have the No 2 S/N 802. Trying to re unite an old family keepsake. Please contact Andrew Shacklock ph 0415 893 159 or 02 9913 3375. Lic No 407356455 RATES AND CONDITIONS WANTED: Trap or Sporting to fit A grade Browning. Please This section is for the exclusive use of ACTA members, and has been intro- phone Barry or Helen on 02 6732 3814 or 0428 554 573. duced for the purchase, sale and exchange of personal equipment. PLEASE NOTE: Due to the new Gun Laws, all classified ads submitted must include the serial number of all guns advertised, and also the shooter licence number. We are also no longer allowed to advertise the sale of any pump- action or semi-auto shotguns or the parts thereof. club news Rates (inc GST) are as follows: $11.00 — 0-60 words $22.00 — 60-100 words max. ALBURY WODONGA held their AGM on 25th October and the Advertisers must comply with the copy deadlines as detailed on page 2 of this issue, and your name, address and telephone number must be supplied. following office bearers were elected: President – Gerry Lafferty, Copy should be typed or carefully hand-written. Vice President – Allan Collins, Secretary/Treasurer – Ross Carter, Payment must accompany advertisement. Assistant Secretary – Rachael Bailey, Assistant Treasurer – Judy NSW Members and Dealers Lafferty, Shoot Marshall – Reese Ehlers, Handicapper – Rachael As stated in Firearms Act 1996, Section 54 “A person must not cause an Bailey & Ross Liersch. advertisement for the sale of a firearm or firearm part to be published unless: CENTRAL BURNETT office bearers are as follows: President – (a) the person is a licensed firearm dealer, or Ben Zillman, Vice President – Gary Darlington, Secretary/ (b) the proposed sale is to be arranged by or through a licensed firearm Treasurer – Beth Zillman, Shoot Marshall – Ben Zillman, dealer and the advertisement contains such particulars as may be prescribed Delegates – Nola Darlington & Beth Zillman. by the Regulations”. The Regulation states, “For the purposes of section 54(b) of the Act, the JUNEE office bearers are as follows: President – Rodney Wright, following particulars are prescribed in relation to an advertisement for the Vice President – Wayne Burton, Secretary/Treasurer/ sale of a firearm that is arranged by or through a licensed firearms dealer. Handicapper/Publicity Officer – Bill Hulm, Delegate – W Burton, (a) the licence or permit number of the seller, B Hulm & R Wright, Shoot Marshall – Don Geddes, Committee (b) the name and address of the dealer concerned.” Members – Pat Drew, Jim Considine, Doug Metzler, Roger Seary, The Firearms Act 1996 applies to both the Publisher and the individual Arthur Seary, Dick Schubach. placing the advertisement. Failing to abide by this Section attracts a RUTHERGLEN office bearers are as follows: President – Red maximum fine of $5,500. Seymour, Vice President – J Catterall, Secretary/Treasurer/Public Officer – Shiralee Fish, Committee members – W Fish, R Eggleston WANTED: “For Private Collection”. Old Paper shot shells and 2 and W Kerr. piece packets. Powder tins. Gun Shop Catalogues. Australian Clay Pigeon Shooting News before 1960. Shooting memora- WEST WYALONG office bearers are as follows: President – bilia. Will pay good money. Pay top money for two piece Graham Fairman, Secretary – Wayne Ambrose, Shoot Secretary – Packets. Ph Mick Ward on 03 5775 1652. Shooters Licence Bruce Dent, Treasurer – Chris Patterson, Handicapper – Matt No. 437 647-40B. Dent, Club Coach/Zone Delegate/Trap Mechanic – Clive Foster.

SHOOT CALENDAR

2008 January 1 New Years Day Shoot Kerang Clay Target Club January 12 - 20 Australian Olympic Discipline Nationals Western Australia Gun Club January 25 - 28 Tasmanian State Trap Championship Tasmanian Gun Club February 1 - 3 South Australian State DTL Carnival SA State Shooting Park February 8 - 10 Victorian State Skeet Carnival Melbourne Gun Club March 8 - 10 South Australian State Skeet Carnival SA State Shooting Park March 31 - April 6 Australian Trap Nationals National Shooting Ground Wagga Wagga April 5 Victorian State 5-Stand Sporting Clays Bendigo Clay Target Club April 20 75T Commonwealth Champion of Champions Yass Clay Target Club May 17 - 18 National Sporting Championships National Shooting Ground Wagga Wagga May 19 - 24 National Skeet Championships National Shooting Ground Wagga Wagga

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Page 52 Australian Clay Target Shooting News January 2008 ISSF AT CECIL PARK

Location: Sydney 2000 Olympics Shooting Venue

Above: Leonardo Pezzano

Right: Winners Hello fellow ISSF shooters, today was a fine day and what Cantali - 87/100, 1st B Reno Cangiano - 86/100, 2nd B - Joe Haddad a great turn out it was. - 82/100, 1st C - David Spence - 79/100, 2nd C George Chahine - 74/100. Single Barrel Final: 1st - Frank Minici - 106 + 3, 2nd - Leo We had 5 full squads turning up for our Johnson Solicitors monthly Pezzano 106 + 2, 3rd - Steve Zadro - 105 + 5, 4th - Andrew Mitzas ISSF shoot. - 105 + 4, 5th - Tony Cantali – 104, 6th - Reno Cangiano – 97. I would like to thank them for there total support throughout this SHOOTER OF THE DAY: year. Name: Leonardo Pezzano Also like to thank the shooters that have come from 10 kms away and Club: Cecil Park CTC especially 250 kms. Firearm: SKB Ammo: Home Loads No.8 Many thanks to Frank Minici as a Competitor and Shoot Marshal, to Personal Best Score: 118/125 always run a organised shoot. Nothing Happens, Until We Put Our Goals & Dreams First... A big congratulations to Henry Yin for shooting his first 24/25. Keep up the great work Sou Chan! Until Next Time Shooters. The following results are: 1st A - Steve Zadro - 88/100, 2nd A - Tony Dom Carlino T.A.V.

New Australian Record at NSW ISSF Carnival What is believed to be a new Australian ISSF Skeet The carnival was also the inaugural event for the two record was the highlight of the weekend at the NSW new ISSF trap layouts at Newcastle. This boosts ISSF Carnival at Newcastle Lake Macquarie Clay Target Newcastle’s facilities to world standard, hopefully Club in August. George Barton shot the first 100 enabling them to host a World Cup event. straight, dropping only one target in the fifth round for an incredible 124/125. George went on to shoot The shooters appeared to like the new layouts with a total the next three rounds for a 199/200 then missed of seven “possibles” shot over the weekend. Current just one more target in the final to easily clinch World Champion and world ISSF trap record holder the State title for the eighth time. For those not Michael Diamond winning the trap event. familiar with ISSF Skeet Georges feat is even more Congratulations also to Nick Kirley winning the Double incredible when you realise that the event is shot “gun down” and with a random time delay of zero to three Trap on the Friday in very windy conditions. seconds. Full results on the www.nswcta.org website.

January 2008 Australian Clay Target Shooting News Page 53 BIG FIELD AND HIGH SCORES AT NORTH WEST ZONE CARNIVAL

Location: Join the Western Highway, 28km from Stawell, 263 km north-west of Melbourne

Wayne Hawker, Carnival H/cap Roger Lehmann, Ray Peatling, Mark Hannigan, Gary Went, A High Gun Winner, AA High Gun (shared) O/A Winner D/B C/ship 2nd AA D/B C/ship 1st A D/B C/ship, Jnr High Gun 2nd A D/B, 1st A S/B

Saturday October 22nd the Callawadda-Stawell Gun Club 35 and claimed fourth. Birchip’s Roger Lehmann let his 46th target hosted the North West Zone Carnival. Shooters from many go and gained third. parts of Western Victoria ventured to Callawadda to vie for Fourteen year old Brittany Sinclair shot above her grade but missed one of the four titles that were on offer. her 53rd target to finish runner-up to Kaniva’s Wayne Hawker who The club had prepared well for the shot off 22 metres. day. Handicap marks on the second The second event was the ‘blue ribbon’ NWZ Double Barrel lay out had been extended to Championship. Thirty-two shooters out of the field of seventy-four twenty metres, the grass was mani- contestants shot ‘possibles’. This says a lot for the quality of targets cured and a variety of food was thrown. Six squads in the shoot off became four after another thirty available for the hungry. Club targets. Four became three after another run of the layouts. After members had been designated tasks 115 targets there were still twelve shooters fighting for the overall and worked hard to ensure that the sash. Shooters were moved back onto 18 metres and the field started day ran well. to shrink. Mark Hannigan [Boort] was first to go but he had done Conditions were perfect – T shirt enough to win A grade. At 165 with only three shooters left it was temperatures and not a zephyr. decided to go to ‘points score’. Eight targets later, Roger Lehmann emerged as the victor. Castlemaine’s Paul West won B grade and Competition got under way at Castlemaine’s Ajit Prasad claimed C. 9.40am with the first event – the ‘Carnival Handicap’. Two squads of Event three was the North West Zone Single Barrel Championship. shooters had posted ‘red ink’. As the Again there were two squads of shooters with 25s. The shoot off was shooters worked their way across not expected to last long but apparently neither Darren Watts the layouts the numbers dwindled. [Maryborough] or Marc Crimmins [Werribee] had not been told of Craig Kelly, O/A High Gun, Boort’s James Peatling dropped this. Crimmins missed his 79th target leaving Watts the happy 4th Carnival H/cap, his 30th target to finish fifth. winner. Zone Secretary Doug Harris [Horsham] won B grade from Horsham’s Craig Kelly stumbled at Leon Gibson.

Paul West, B High Gun (shared) Marc Crimmins, AA S/B C/ship, Lisa Hawker, 2nd A S/B, Doug Harris, Leon Gibson, 1st B D/B, 1st B P/S AA High Gun (shared) Ladies High Gun 1st B S/B Veteran High Gun Page 54 Australian Clay Target Shooting News January 2008 Gerard Peatling, Charles Broad, Colin Dunne, Neil Morrison, Bill Coates, 1st C S/B 2nd B D/B O/A & 1st AA P/S 2nd AA P/S O/A P/S

In the final event the North West Zone Points Score Championship Hawker, Veterans to Leon Gibson, Junior was Mark Hannigan and there were ten possibles. Excellent single barrel shooting from club sub-junior went to Andrew Smith [Colac]. president Colin Dunn saw him defeat Neil Morrison [Castlemaine] on Two representative teams were selected on the basis of scores over the 68th target. Bill Coates won A grade, Paul West took B grade and the double barrel, single barrel and points events. These teams will Emma Brache took out the C grade division. represent the zone at the State Titles in Echuca in early November. While all this shooting was going on Horsham’s Craig Kelly had shot The senior team consists of Craig Kelly, David Flavel [Jeparit], Neil well but had not gone far enough in the shoot offs to claim any titles. Morrison, Ashley Bolwell [Horsham] and Colin Dunn. The junior His consistent shooting was rewarded with the title of High Gun for team comprises Mark Hannigan, Ethen West [Castlemaine] and the day. Wayne Hawker and Marc Crimmins tied for AA. Gary Went Charles Broad [Boort]. took out A grade. Gary Pike [Mildura] and Paul West tied for B grade Castlemaine again won the zone’s ‘strongest club’ award. and Emma Brache won C grade. Ladies High Gun went to Lisa Results in full see results section this edition.

Roger Lehmann being congratulated by Jim Sawyer, NWZ Vice President Castlemaine members, Neil Morrison, Gary Went, and Paul West, winners of the and Carnival Tournament Director NWZ Strongest Club competition

Emma Brache, Gary Pike, Dennis Hannigan, Brittany Sinclair, James Peatling, 1st C P/S, C High Gun 2nd B P/S 2nd C D/B 2nd Carnival H/cap 5th Carnival H/cap

January 2008 Australian Clay Target Shooting News Page 55 THE AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET ASSOCIATION Invites Members and Guests to attend the 2008 Hall of Fame Induction and Presentation of the 2008 Doug Smith Medal When: Tuesday 1st April 2008 Where: Capital Night Club, Bayliss Street, Wagga Wagga Time: 7pm seated for 7.30pm start Dress: After 5 wear Tickets: $50 per person, $450 per table of 10 Tickets include three course meal & complimentary bottle of red & white wine per table. RSVP: Wednesday, 1st March 2008 ACTA 2008 P O Box 466 WAGGA WAGGA NSW 2650 Inductees Phone: 02 6931 0122 Fax: 02 6931 0125 E-mail: [email protected] John Green Cheques payable to the ACTA Bill Iles Tickets forwarded on receipt of payment. Jon Whittakers Ticket sales close 1st March 2008 MC for the evening will be Glen Castellaro ✁

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Page 56 Australian Clay Target Shooting News January 2008 MELBOURNE –WERRIBEE OLYMPIC TRAP CHALLENGE On the weekend of Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st of October, The Melbourne Gun Club and Werribee-Victorian Clay Target Club conducted the “Melbourne-Werribee Olympic Trap Challenge”. The event was the idea of Craig Henwood and Steve Trembath who had both donated trophies for the event in the hope of trying to get more shooters to compete in Olympic Trap events at both Melbourne Gun Club and Werribee Victorian CTC.

Overall winner Nidal Asmar with sponsors Steve Trembath & Craig Henwood

had entered in the Werribee leg of the competition in dull overcast conditions. Going into the final for today’s event were Steve Trembath 67, David Nielson 67, Nidal Asmar 68, Jeff Tonna 69, Nathan McDonnell 69 and Brett Dunstan 70. $135 for Overall and $70 each grade were the payouts for today. After the dust had settled the results were, Overall Brett Dunstan 93/100, A grade Jeff Tonna 69/75 + 2, B grade Wes Asmar 65/75, C grade Lorenzo Scribani-Rossi 61/75.

A Grade winner Steve Trembath with Craig Henwood There were only 2 clean rounds shot today and both were recorded by Jeff Tonna who put 50 straight together after starting with a 19. Nice recovery Jeff!!! 75 Tgts + Final were held on Saturday at Melbourne Gun Club and 75 Tgts + Final on the Sunday at Werribee with cash prizes both days The final round for the High Gun was a thrilling finish. Nidal Asmar, plus a graded High Gun over the 150 tgts. Steve Trembath and Nino Pedula were all tied, with Brett Dunstan only 1 target behind them. Steve posted a 23 in squad 3 to set the The event kicked off on a still sunny day of around 25 degrees and pace with Brett, Nidal and the scores recorded were a reflection of how good the day and tar- Nino all shooting in the last gets were. 6 squads had entered and all were keen to get off to a good squad. As the scores of their start for the 2 Day High Gun. squad came in it was Nidal The first round produced 2 clean rounds of 25, one being from Nidal being true to his word after Asmar who in the weeks prior to the shoot had warned everyone else months of verbal unleashing that they were all only shooting for “scraps” and that the case of on us all who came out on top shells for the High Gun were already his. Matej Kandus had shot the missing his first target and other 25. running the next 24 straight. Over the next 2 rounds shooters to put red ink on the score board High Gun Results Overall Nidal were Danny DiPietro, Nino Pedula, Jeff Tonna and Steve Trembath. Asmar 141/150, A grade Steve Nice work guys!!!! Trembath 140/150, B grade Matej Kandus 130/150, C grade After 75 Targets we were down to the Final 6. Brett Dunstan 69, – Lorenzo Scribani-Rossi Stacy Roiall 69, Nino Pedula 70, Nidal Asmar 73, Steve Trembath 73 121/150. and Danny DiPietro also on 73 ensured for a nail biting finish. $165 So ended a successful 2 day for Overall was up for grabs and $80 for each grade. Overall Danny Trench competition, which DiPietro 95/100, A Grade Steve Trembath 73/75 + 2, B Grade Matej seemed to be enjoyed by all Kandus 68/75, C Grade Bill Fraser 63/75, 22 in the Final and the cash who attended with numbers was Danny’s who had chalked up his 2nd win in 2 weeks at being well up on what was Melbourne. At the half way mark Danny, Steve and Nidal were all anticipated. This will be the looking good for the 2 Day High Gun, with Nino not far behind them. first of many more similar But with 75 Targets to go at Werribee the event was definitely far events to come so stay tuned from being over. for the next one. Thanks to all Sunday 21st started off warm around 31 degrees and windy but as attended and to those who the day went on the wind dropped off to a gentle breeze. 5 squads made the shoot a success. C Grade winner Lorenzo Scribani Rossi January 2008 Australian Clay Target Shooting News Page 57 Psychological Skills for Shooting by Michael Kruger-Davis NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS

Last New Year’s day I was invited to talk on ABC Statewide Radio The next most important aspect of goal setting is to keep them about new years resolutions; or more importantly why, they are so SMART: specific, measurable, achievable, realistic and in a time hard to keep. Whilst researching what I might say, it became apparent frame. These five features will ensure that the goals you set are appro- that new years resolutions are nothing more than goals we are setting priate and have the best opportunity for success. for ourselves, in the hope that we will perform better or improve at How do you go about setting goals? This is the goal setting exercise something. that I use when teaching others about goals: Why are new year’s resolutions so hard to keep? Basically, it’s Take 4 sheets of paper. because of following reasons. Firstly, new year’s resolutions are made without giving thought to the On the top of the first page write LIFETIME and under the following importance of goal setting. I will explore goals and goal setting later headings: career, sport, finance, relationships, health, education, etc. in this article. Make the goals long term, make them big and be adventurous. Write three or four for each heading. Secondly, new years resolutions usually focus on giving something up. Because people see their resolution as having a loss, they will be Turn over the page and do not look at it again. less inclined to make it happen, and they will be less concerned about On the top of the second page write FIVE YEAR GOALS and set relapsing. For example, if you have a resolution that states: I will specific, intermediate goals under the same headings. What do you give up cakes and chocolates, then you will feel resentful when you want to achieve within the next five years. go to the next shoot and everyone else is enjoying a great afternoon tea. If on the other hand, you reframe your resolution to read; I will Turn over the page and do not look at it again. lose some weight and be healthier, you will be more likely to succeed On the top of the third page write YEARLY GOALS and set specific, because the resolution has a built in ‘gain’, and therefore you might intermediate goals under the same headings. What do you want to limit what cakes and chocolates you eat or do a bit more exercise. achieve this year. Thirdly, there are rarely any inbuilt rewards. If you want your Turn over the page and do not look at it again. resolutions to succeed then you should earn something for your On the top of the page write MONTHLY GOALS and set things to achievements. achieve now, under the same headings. Because most people are reading this January, it seemed a good opportunity to revisit goal setting; just to make sure those who wish The secret is; is what you're doing this month, at your local club to, are on track. shoot helping you achieve your lifetime goals? Will it help you achieve your yearly goals? Will your yearly goals help you achieve The basic rules for goal setting are: your lifetime goals? 1. You must like your goals. 2. Your goals must bring to life some aspect of your vision. Your Next day, revisit the lists of goals on the pages (starting with vision is the picture of yourself that you are striving for what you monthly and going to lifetime) and pick three goals for each head- want to be. Your goals need to make your vision real. ing and prioritise them, A, B and C. For each of the A’s workout 3. There needs to be a connection between this goal and other goals. what action steps are needed to happen to achieve your goals. For If goals are too widespread then they will be too difficult to the B’s choose one thing you need to do to achieve the next step and achieve. for the C’s look at what you are doing and what you need to change, 4. You should be able to express your personal potential through if anything. achieving your goal. Goals should be more than just winning: The other important aspect of goal setting is to look at what your they should connect you with some particular quality within base skills are and what you need to do to improve. In shooting there yourself. are a range of physical, technical and mental skills that need to be 5. The goal should help you gain recognition. applied and developed if you are to perform well. Physical skills 6. The goal is unique, innovative and creative so that life is more than just hard work. might involve weight loss, muscle development, stamina building, 7. You need to be committed to making it happen. perseverance, hydration, etc. Technical skills might 8. It must be fun. involve feet placement, gun hold, seeing the target before you move, etc, and mental skills involve the relaxation, concentration, goal setting, visualization, arousal control, etc. MICHAEL DIAMOND COACHING CLINICS So, as we go into the new year, it may be timely to do a skills audit: what physical, technical and mental skills do I already have? What Be Coached by a 2 time Olympic Gold Medalist skills do I need to improve on? What strategies do I need to learn to establish these skills? Once you know what you need to improve on Specialising in DTL, ISSF Trap and or learn: set some goals to achieve the results. ISSF Double Trap I have put together all the articles that I have written for the CTSN Group bookings with a maximum of 15 people or on CD as word files. These are available for $25.00 (which includes one-on-one coaching is available GST and Postage). If you wish to purchase a copy please send cheque or money order to me at the address below. You have to have a current shooters licence and coaching is available Australia wide Michael Kruger-Davis is the Consulting Psychologist for the Southern Sports Academy in NSW and a member of Narrandera Please contact me on 0410 550 211 or Clay Target Club. Questions regarding psychological aspects of Email your details to [email protected] sport and shooting can be addressed him at PO Box 347, Narrandera 2700 or on 02 69 592802. Page 58 Australian Clay Target Shooting News January 2008 2007 ACTA SPORTING CLAYS QUEENSLAND STATE CHAMPIONSHIP Fine Gold Coast late winter weather graced us for the Gold Coast CTC's 2 day Sporting Clay's Carnival held at the Woongoolba Range on the 4th and 5th of August, com- prising the 'Gold Coast Classic' 100 Target event on the Saturday and the ACTA State Championship 100 Target on the Sunday.

Junior Winner Daniel Lillis with Greg Mitchell

Both days were quite well attended, although we would have liked to have seen more shooters. Our numbers were affected by similar events being held on the same weekend in and around Brisbane by other Sporting Clay Shooting entities. It is a pity that there is not State Champion Noel Lillis with Greg Mitchell(right) & Dave Mawditt (left) more communication between the various shooting associations whereby clashes of event dates could be avoided, resulting in more attendance for all of us. After all, we are all members of the same interest group even if we do belong to different associations and we should try to work together as one in the big picture for our sport. We held 2 sections for each day's events comprising 50 targets of 5 Stand and 50 targets walk through simulated field over 5 stations. The "5 Stand" layout was a well set up and thought out design thanks to Mike and James Swale who spent several days at the club setting up the traps. My thanks go to Mike and James for their efforts reliev- ing me of a lot of work. The targets were challenging but not unreasonable, and we received nothing but positive comments from the competitors; another feather in Mike's cap and a tribute to his Tom & Robyn Harris from Tumut experience in all fields of clay target shooting. I also thank those who assisted with the refereeing and scoring of 5 Stand on Saturday, and especi- ally local identity, well known club member and gun smithing guru Ron Solari, who spent the entire day on Sunday during the State Championship sitting on the referee's seat officiating for us. I do hope he was fed and watered? He did look somewhat exhausted at the end of the day to say the least!! Thank you Ron. The field set up was generally approved of by most shooters and the GCCTC is fortunate to have the use of several Standard traps as well as Battue, Tower, Midi, Rabbit, Teal etc, which enabled me

Rod Prior Shield winning Team L-R Neil Hanmer, Jim Johnson, Noel Lillis, Debbie young & Bill Mckechnie Continued on page 62

January 2008 Australian Clay Target Shooting News Page 59 KEMPSEY CLAY TARGET CLUB Club Shoot - Saturday 20th October 2007

Proud sash winners: L-R J Burke, D Pearson, K Thompson, D Pasfield & B Ellison Daryl Pasfield 1st AA grade

Saturday 20th October was a absolutely beautiful day at Kempsey Clay Target Club. We began the shoot at 11am with most competitors aware of the earlier start and ready to compete. The first event was a 25 Target Double Barrel from 15 metres, with five strong squads shooting for a share of the cash. The results were as follows: AA Grade: J Webster, K Thompson,25/25; D Pasfield 24/25; A Grade: K Saunders; B Neill, R McCloy, B Ellison 25/25; B Grade: D Pearson 24/25; T. Baker 23/25; C Grade: M Burke, 23/25; T Sewell, D Young, J Burke 22/25. The second event was the Champion of Champions - Sponsored by Denis Pearson (25t Double Barrel 15m; 25t Single Barrel 15m; 25t Point Score 15m; 10 Pr. Double Rise 15m). Denis owns and runs a very successful accounting firm based in Sydney which services clients all around NSW. He is a keen member of the Kempsey Clay Target Club and we are very appreciative of his sponsorship. Apart from the Sashes and Cash prizes awarded to the winners and place getters Denis also gave out twenty or so other prizes to competitors at this shoot. Cartridges, luggage, sports shirts, jackets, crockery and various wines were all on offer. All you had to do was turn up. This was definitely my kind of event. Thank you Denis for your continued John Burke C grade & Margaret Burke Ladies High Gun

Denis Pearson 1st B grade with Ted Baker John Burke 1st C grade with Denis Pearson

Page 60 Australian Clay Target Shooting News January 2008 support and we look forward to an even bigger and better event next year. The results for the Denis Pearson Champion of Champions were: Overall: K. Thompson 136/145; AA Grade: 1st D Pasfield 147/157, 2nd J Webster 146/157; A Grade: 1st B Ellison 135/145, 2nd K Saunders 131/145, B Grade: 1st D Pearson 128/145, 2nd J Unger 127/145; C Grade: 1st J. Burke 111/145, 2nd M. Carter 107/145; High Gun:Kevin Thompson 161/170. Lunch and afternoon tea were supplied by our wonderful ladies (Robyn Baker, Kerry Poiwick and Meg Gosling) and all shooters enjoyed the delicacies on offer. Kevin Thompson Overall & High Gun winner with Denis Pearson Bob Ellison 1st A grade Most of us go home a few kilos heavier after a Saturday shoot with these ladies cooking and it takes another month to shed these kilos, but, is it worth every bite? Thanks ladies. Jenny and Lesley Baker worked all afternoon keeping tabs on the results, and it is always good to see how the competitors are far- ing throughout a shoot. Great job yet again ladies. Thank you also to Ted Baker for all his work as usual the grounds looked a pic- ture of perfection. We look for- ward to seeing everyone at our next shoot on Saturday 17th November 2007. It is the Baker Memorial shoot starting at 1pm. Come and have a great afternoon shooting and socializing. Sitting around waiting to shoot Lesley Langer, (Publicity Officer)

MEMBER HOME CLUB ACHIEVED AT BREAK Jamieson, T Grenfell Cowra TRAP 75 break badges Johnsen, K Melbourne Melbourne TRAP 75, 100 Kenny, A Hobart Tasmanian TRAP 250 McCagh, D Geraldton Collie TRAP 50 McKernan, M Mornington Mornington CONT 50 MEMBER HOME CLUB ACHIEVED AT BREAK Mitchell, C Moree Guyra CONT 75, 100 Baker, J West Australian WA State Carnival SB 50 Nelson, C Mornington Echuca TRAP 50 Binstead, R Newcastle LM Newcastle LM TRAP 50 Pascoe, R Cunderdin Collie TRAP 50 Boucher, T Bendigo Echuca TRAP 100,200, Paterson, L Collie WA State Carnival SKT 50 300, 400,450 Perry, M West Australian Northam & Districts TRAP 75 Bowman, V Wagga Downside TRAP 50, 75 Plessas, C Sydney Cecil Park TRAP 75 Braun, T Carnarvon & District WA State Carnival TRAP 100, 150 Quick, C Nepean Echuca TRAP 200 Broad, A Boort Callawadda/Stawell TRAP 75, 100 Broad, C Boort Callawadda/Stawell TRAP 50 Rees, V Tumut Tumut CONT 50 Burnard, A West Australian Collie TRAP 150 Salem, M Sydney Orange TRAP 100 Carter, J West Australian WA State Carnival TRAP 100 Santoro, F Melbourne Melbourne TRAP 200 Cleary, D Mornington Echuca TRAP 50 Saunders, D Wangaratta Wangaratta TRAP 75 Collicoat, J Deniliquin Echuca TRAP 100 Seckar, S Canberra Majura Park TRAP 50 Crane, D Majura Park Tumut CONT 100 Sinclair, B Noorat Noorat TRAP 50,75,100 Crisp, N Boorowa Cowra TRAP 50 Smith, B Mersey Tasmanian SB 50 Dwyer, M Majura Park Majura Park TRAP 50 Smith, C West Australian WA State Carnival TRAP 50 Ervine, S Whyalla Port Augusta TRAP 50 Steel, D Wangaratta Wangaratta TRAP 50, 75 Esplin, R Melbourne Melbourne TRAP 50 Tsolakis, A Sydney Cecil Park TRAP 75 Evans, M Busselton Collie TRAP 100 Varcoe, G Esperance Salmon Gums TRAP 50 Genovese, C West Australian WA State Carnival SKT 50 Vrolyk, D West Australian WA State Carnival TRAP 100 Gerstenberg, M Yass Yass SB 50 Wallis, M Bordertown Callawadda/Stawell CONT 50 Harris, D Central Wimmera Callawadda/Stawell SB 50 Walton, K Warren Warren TRAP 100 Harris, M Majura Park Tumut CONT 75, 100 Watchorn, P Yass Yass SB 50 Haslam, P Melbourne Melbourne TRAP 200 Watts, D Maryborough Callawadda/Stawell SB 50, 75 House, P Busselton Collie TRAP 200 Wintters, J Majura Park Majura Park TRAP 50 House, P Busselton Collie TRAP 50 Young, B Mornington Echuca TRAP 50 January 2008 Australian Clay Target Shooting News Page 61 QUEENSLAND STATE Zone Night Deauville Doubles SPORTING CLAYS shot at Mathoura Continued from page 59 Location: 68 km south-west of Sydney in the Riverina Region of NSW to set a realistic course as close to simulated field shooting as possi- ble, resulting in a lot of good scores. I am always grateful to Max A Deniliquin father and son team were unbeatable on Barton and Toowoomba CTC for assisting us with the loan of extra traps, and the numbers of fairly new shooters who came along to see Friday night the 26th of October 07 at Mathoura Gun what the sport is all about went home happy, impressed and will Club. They were competing in the main event for the come again. Creating a balance which encourages new shooters and night, a 20 pair Victorian North East Zone, Night challenges the elite is always difficult, however the results achieved Deauville Doubles Championship. Rob and Jack by the mix of relatively new shooters, mid to high scoring partici- Collicoat shooting off the 20 metre mark, easily dis- pants and a few elite suggest that we got the balance right. posed of the forty targets thrown, and being the only Over the weekend, 5 scores of 25 were achieved:- Noel Lillis Jnr shooters to do so claimed the overall sashes for the scored 2 rounds of 25, once on Saturday and once on Sunday: event, scoring a clean 20/20. Another Deniliquin mem- Damien Birgan also achieved 25 on each day although in different ber, Tim Maher, partnered Mathoura member Harry rounds from Noel, and Jim Johnson shot a round of 25 on Saturday. (Snow) O’Connor to collect second place in the event It was encouraging to see many shooters from other local and shooting a 16/20 score. Night shooting even under Brisbane clubs who we are always pleased to see, along with a good excellent lights, really tests most competitors, and to contingent from Toowoomba CTC as ever, and indeed some interstate move back to shoot off the 20 metre mark does further shooters, including the intrepid Tom Harris and his lovely wife the degree of difficulty. Robyn, without whom no shoot would be complete or enjoyable and we'd think we'd failed!! The weather could not have been better for the shoot, being a mild 20 degrees with not the slightest hint of wind, good targets As with all major shoots, none of them happen without the myriad to shoot at, good catering by the ladies, the only complaint of helpers in the background. All too many to mention here, but I that could possibly be laid was the full moon shining behind the hope I thanked them at the time of the presentations on each day. targets. Without the reliable office staff, trappers and trap fillers, catering and cooking assistance, bar staff, raffle ticket sellers, referees and scorers, Mathoura Gun Club has been getting a good gathering of these events just couldn't take place. We are very lucky at the GCCTC juniors interested in the sport of late, and they were given a to have such a great team and we thank you all. lengthy amount of practice and coaching before the first event was started, it being a ten target double barrel cash divide, and The main results for the weekend were: three shooters managed to shoot clean scores, Warwick Kelvy, ACTA State Championship for 2007 was won again by Noel Lillis Jnr Rob Collicoat, and Murray Roberts, all on 10/10, and all sharing with a score of 87 / 100 after a well contested shoot off with Michael the cash dividend. Wenzel who also scored 87/100 on Sunday's event. Event two was a 15 target Points Score cash divide, and once Overall High Gun for both days was won by Damien Birgan with again the father and son team were on fire, with Rob Collicoat magnificent scores on Saturday and Sunday of 96/100 and 94/100 collecting 1st place cash on a score of 43/45, and son Jack respectively. sharing 2nd place cash dividend with Warwick Kelvy, both shooting a 40/45 score. And to top off Rob Collicoat’s good The State team selected to shoot at Wagga Wagga in the 2008 night, he also was the winner of the ladies raffle. National Titles was selected from results over the 2 days and is Noel Lillis Jnr, Jim Johnson, Greg Mitchell. Probably the bright moon shining in the shooters eyes did keep some scores down, but if so it would only have been slightly. We wish our team good luck for the event. The shoot ran very smoothly, and even with the time used up on A raffle was held raising $460-00 towards the expenses for the State practice for the beginners, the shooting events and the presen- Team and presented to QCTA with the assistance and kind donations tations were all over by the early time of 10.00pm, allowing all from Vince Vaina, our recent past President. who attended an early trip home, after a very enjoyable night of clay target shooting sport. Ladies, Veterans and Junior titles were won by Debbie Young, Max Murray Roberts Barton, and Daniel Lillis respectively. All other main results are published in CTSN News results. The Gold Coast Clay Target Club retained the Rod Prior Shield con- tested twice yearly between Toowoomba CTC and GCCTC, sorry Max!! We wish to thank our Major sponsors without whom such an event would not take place, they are: John Mouser and Peter Bell. Mim Mari - Acusport Australia, Winchester Australia,Clay Targets Australia, and QCTA. It was a great pleasure to host this event and also to be hosting the South-East Queensland Zone Championships next year, and we look forward to seeing you all at this event and any other times you wish to visit our club. David Mawditt Sporting Clays Captain Rob & Jack Collicoat OA D/D Gold Coast Clay Target Club

Page 62 Australian Clay Target Shooting News January 2008 TAMBO CLAY TARGET CLUB

Location: On the Landsborough Highway approximately 1000km north west of Brisbane

Eighty-eight shooters from all parts of the State, and some interstate visitors, travelled to Tambo for the Annual Two Day Shoot on the 22nd and 23rd September 2007. The generous support from our sponsors saw a great display of trophies. As every Club would know sponsorship is the key to staging a successful event and special thanks goes to the following sponsors:- Federal Top Gun, Johnson Bros Transport, Tambo Foodworks, Ricks Tyre Centre, Club Hotel Motel and Westco Truck Sales Rockhampton. Event One was the 50 Target Federal Top Gun Double Barrel Championship and the Overall Andrew Adams Overall 30t Continental Championship winner was Frank Robinson from the Central Burnett Clay Other results were as follows:1st AA grade Shawn Ryan 58/59, 2nd Target Club with a score of AA grade Richard Morrison 45/46, 1st A grade Mick Rankin 38/38, 132/132. 2nd A grade Sid Kinsey 37/38, 1st B grade Robert O’Sullivan 29/30, Other results were as follows: 1st 2nd B grade Christine Adams 29/32, 1st C grade James Speed 29/30, AA grade Brad Marks 131/132, 2nd C grade Phil Hearn 28/31. 2nd AA grade Alan Grimshaw Saturday night dinner was provided and enjoyed by all. After dinner 107/108, 1st A grade Geoff and a few refreshments most shooters had an early night to prepare Bryant 73/73, 2nd A grade for the next days shooting. Cherie Ryan 71/72, 1st B grade Zarah Powell 48/50, 2nd B Event Four was the 30 Target Ricks Tyre Centre DB Points Score grade Celeste Allan 47/50, 1st C Championship and the Overall winner was Richard Schmidt with a grade Graham Baker 48/50, 2nd score of 90/90. C grade James Speed 47/50. Other results were as follows: 1st AA grade Richard Morrison 30T Handicap Overall winner Event Two was the 30 Target 136/138, 2nd AA grade Bruce Powell 135/138, 1st A grade Geoff Phil Doring Johnson Bros Single Barrel Bryant 103/105, 2nd A grade Laurie Sheahan 100/105, 1st B grade Championship and the Overall Zarah Powell 84/90, 2nd B grade Robert O’Sullivan 84/91, 1st C grade winner was Leon Dodd from the Clemont Clay Target Club with a Dean Frousheger 78/90, 2nd C grade Robin O’Sullivan 75/90. score of 37/38. The final event of the weekend was the 30 Target DB Club Hotel Other results were as follows: 1st AA grade Cameron Brown 36/38, Motel Cash Handicap and the winner was Phil Doring of the Pioneer 2nd AA grade Pat Lonergan 33/35, 1st A grade Wayne Murphy Clay Target Club with a score of 38/38. Second place went to Tony 29/30, 2nd A grade Steve Kelly 34/37, 1st B grade Zarah Powell Goodall 37/38, third place was Geoff Bryant 36/38, fourth place Pat 28/30, 2nd B grade John Back 31/35, 1st C grade Dean Frousheger Bredhauer 30/31 and fifth place James Gall 54/56. 25/30, 2nd C grade John Phillips 26/32. The High Gun winners were: Overall Richard Morrison 223/230, AA Event Three was the 30 Target Tambo Foodworks DB Continental grade Pat Lonergan 247/256, A grade Geoff Bryant 222/230, B grade Championship and the Overall winner was Andrew Adams from the Robert O’Sullivan 209/230, C grade Dean Frousheger 194/230, Ladies Barcaldine Clay Target Club with a score of 59/59. Zarah Powell 208/230, Veteran Geoff Bryant 222/230, Junior Tim Rosenberger 210/230. We would be amiss if we did not mention the efforts of Hazel Rogers and her helpers who did a wonderful job in the kitchen throughout the weekend. Also thanks to all members and other helpers for their contribu- tion towards the weekend. Last but not least thank you to the travelling shooters, without your support the shoot would not have been the success it was. Be sure to put this High Gun winners Robert O’Sullivan (B grade), Tim Rosenberger (Junior), Pat Lonergan (AA grade), Richard Morrison (Overall), Geoff event on your agenda Bryant (A grade & Veterans High Gun), Zarah Powell (Ladies High Gun) and Dean Frousheger (C grade) next year. January 2008 Australian Clay Target Shooting News Page 63 VCTA SOUTH EAST ZONE CARNIVAL Saturday 13th October at Frankston Australian’s very neatly Mornington 115 and Morwell presented Club, the Carnival kicked off just after 10am 114. The Junior Mornington with six grounds in operation for event one the Handicap. boys were four up on Werribee. The tricky wind conditions were enough to keep the 108 Event two the Double Barrel shooters, struggling and only one possible was recorded and and this had the troops a little that was from Mike McKernan, the nine twenty fours shot more content as seven squads off with Paul Calvi 34/35 second, Troy Northmore 33/35 shot the twenty five. After sixty third. Bill Woodward was the Back Marker and Brent Young in the shoot off it was down to the last three, Marc Crimmins 23/25 won the junior front marker. 107/107 who took Over All At the half way point in the Teams section with sixteen teams in Gavin Boyd winning A grade the running, Frankston Australian #2 had the lead with 116 from with 106/107 and Bernie Scanlan first in AA 90/91. Ladies went to Michelle Parks 24/25 and the Junior was Damian McLeod 39/40. The Teams event had been Mike McKernan, Handicap Winner decided with Frankston #2 maintaining it’s lead to end up with 234/250 (Team members J.Vella, P.Calvi, D.Raspin, C.Findlay & C.McDougal) with Werribee three targets away on 231. The Juniors had a draw 90/100 and the resultant shoot off saw Werribee’s Danial Gauchi & Jacob Bisevic too strong for the Mornington team.

Marc Crimmins, 0A HG, DB, SB & PTS Michelle Parks, Ladies HG

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Series High Guns Zone Junior Team Page 64 Australian Clay Target Shooting News January 2008 Series Junior winning Team Mornington Series winning Team Werribee

took the victory with 165/165, Bill 1st AA 162/165 and Craig 2nd AA 159/162. Michelle Parks took the Ladies 142/150 and the Juniors to Jacob Bisevic 147/150. The Carnival High Guns went to Marc Crimmins 149/150. Ladies Michelle Parks 142/150 and the Juniors to Jacob Bisevic 147/150. The Team Series High Guns went to Simon Howd Overall 238/250. Bernie Stokes, Handicap 117/125 and Double Barrel Chris Murphy 124/125. Brent Young was the Junior winner 225/250. The Series Team winners Rnd 1 Werribee, Rnd 2 Werribee, Rnd 3 Cerberus, Rnd 4 Melbourne and the Final to Frankston Australian. The Series Winner was Werribee 1156 and the Juniors was Mornington 443. Final Rnd winning Team Frankston The Zone Berretta jacket team was Wayne Parks, Tony Psaila, Danial Galea, Jacob Bisevic Event three the Single Barrel had eight shooters clean on twenty and Bill Woodward. five and after the next 25 there where was only Marc Crimmins and Peter Mills left in the race, which went to Marc 65/65 with Peter The Zone Junior team: Frank Finken, Michelle Parks & Danial 64/65 taking 1st in AA. Michelle Parks 27/29 took the Ladies and Cleary. Jacob Bisevic 25/25 the juniors. The Zone wishes to thank all our sponsors for their ongoing Event four the Points Score saw again eight shoot the possible and support it is very much appreciated. this time it was Marc Crimmins again, Bill Woodward and Craig Zone Secretary Henwood who lasted to the end of the next 25 targets. Marc again Chris Carrol Barcaldine Clay Target Club Charity Shoot

Location: Central Western Queensland, approx 520 kms by road west of the city of Rockhampton The Barcaldine Clay Target Club hosted a day of shooting in October to raise funds for the local Kindergarten. Fifty-five people showed up for a shot, a great roll-up in a small outback town. Fire and Rescue, Police and Power Station were among the work- places to take on the challenge. Others simply teamed up on the day to shoot the 15 targets single barrel. Some surprised shooters were awarded prizes in a lucky draw, up-holding the non-competitive spirit of the occasion. A couple of cash divide events after lunch meant a full days shooting for the Barcy and Ilfracombe die-hards, joined by several new-comers. Close instruction for a newcomer Having a turn on the layout Thank you to the kindy for the smokos and BBQ lunch and neigh- bouring club Ilfracombe for assistance and good cheer. It was a rewarding day for the club that introduced the sport to a lot of new Barcy look forward to seeing you at their 2 day shoot next Easter people. We hope all those who attended enjoyed themselves and 22nd and 23rd March 2008. return some time. Chris Adams January 2008 Australian Clay Target Shooting News Page 65 Rabbit Fricassee

Steve and Vince both avid Chef’s hunters bring to you this Chef’s recipe which can be enjoyed with either wild or farmed rabbits, wild rabbit has a CornerCorner better flavour than farmed if you can get it. Bon appetite.

1 Whole white rabbit or 2 wild rabbits 200g mushrooms mixed (field, button, oyster, shitake, etc) cut into quarters. 100g diced leek 1 finger ginger peeled and sliced 1 large onion diced 3 cloves garlic sliced and cook for approx 35 minutes for the farmed rabbit, if using 500ml good chicken stock wild rabbit it will take approx 1 hour and you will need to add an (can be obtained from any good extra 200ml of chicken stock after 30 minutes otherwise the supermarket these days) sauce will curdle. 200ml white wine Remove from oven and place on serving dish, garnish with basil, 500ml cream serve with crusty fresh bead and boiled new potatoes in their Salt and pepper to taste skins. 100ml seasoned flour Basil leaves for garnish 80ml Olive oil

Cut rabbit into nice pieces leaving the bone in, then dip into seasoned flour. In a hot thick bottom pan heat the oil, then place rabbit pieces neatly and brown all over until golden brown. In the same pan add garlic and ginger stir then add vegetables and mushrooms, cook for a few minutes then add chicken stock and wine and simmer until liquid has reduced by one third, then add the cream and bring to the boil. Remove, cover with loose foil and place in pre heated oven at 180 degrees

Page 66 Australian Clay Target Shooting News January 2008 Winners at West Wyalong Clay Target Club

Location: Right on the crossroads of the Newell and Mid Western Highways, close to the centre of NSW

Dust was blowing through the Mallee as the first two The rain cleared, the sun came out and following a barbeque lunch squads were called to shoot the eye opener at West shooters were ready to do battle in the 50 Target Double Barrel Wyalong Clay Target Club’s recent Open shoot. event. The dust soon gave way to rain as shooters fossicked through their The windy conditions kept scores down but Mick Mitton from shooting bags looking for long forgotten and seldom used wet Grenfell won overall 69/69. weather gear. Graham Fairman, in his first event in AA won the Duncan Six squads of shooters were present and despite the wet weather Chainsaws and Mowing Centre sash from Dave Cooney 93/95. conditions and blustery wind 16 shooters, including locals, Mitch Warren Schaeffer won the Wayne Ambrose Plumbing A grade sash Brown, Dozer Collins, Clive Foster, Graham Fairman, Bruce Dent, 49/50 from Andrew Robinson 49/51. Neville Block and Mick Kelly shot perfect scores to begin the day. Mitch Brown a young local shooter with a great deal of talent Scuds of rain continued as shooters were called to the trap layout celebrated his promotion to B grade by winning the Marshall Lead for the 50 Target Points Score event. Lighting sash with 56/57 from Tom Caldwell 55/57. In the difficult conditions it was Condo shooter, Dave Cooney who Len Lord due to go to B grade shortly won the Nev’s Butchery only pulled one second barrel to record the excellent score of C grade sash. 149/150 to be overall winner of the event. Narelle Ambrose won the Ladies’ overall and Pat Barnes the Graham Blattman 148/150 received the Duncan Chainsaws and Veterans’ overall and collected the handsome Heterington’s Store Mower Centre AA sash with Graham Duncan second 147/150. sashes. Graham Fairman, in great form, claimed the Wayne Ambrose Bert Boyd sponsors the Juniors and Josh Robinson won the event Plumbing A grade sash with 144/150. Warren Schaeffer finished a 43/50. close second with 143/150. Dave Cooney following a great display of shooting, received the Another Condo shooter, Adam Thompson 143/150 won B grade G and G Duncan Diesel Engineering High Gun sash and walked to receive the Marshall Lead Lighting sash with Tom Caldwell, a away with a case of shells for his trouble. visitor from Albury being second 140/150. The Annual General Meeting was held following the presentation Len Lord received the Nev’s Butchery sash for his score of 133/150 and began with a minute’s silence for well known club members, in C grade. Barry Duncan and Mrs Mavis Duncan. Heterington’s store sponsored the Veteran’s sash won by Frank President Graham Fairman thanked the committee and club Ashton 142/150. members for their support resulting in another clay target shooting Narelle Ambrose won the Ladies event and Josh Robinson from successful year. Grenfell was the Junior winner with 138/150. Allan Schirmer

January 2008 Australian Clay Target Shooting News Page 67 North Central Secondary School Sports Association Annual Shoot at St Arnaud

1 North Central Secondary Location: On the Sunraysia Highway a pleasant 2 ⁄2 hours drive from Melbourne School Sports Association School shield was won by St Arnaud Gun Club hosted the North Central Secondary St Arnaud Secondary College with a score of School Sports Association annual shoot on Friday 26th 64/100, second was Boort October 2007 in very pleasant conditions. with a score of 49/100, 26 students of various secondary schools in the North Central of third was Donald with a Victoria area competed in the championship which was a 20 target score of 48/100. Single Barrel Championship and the winners are as follows: Under 15 Male 1st C Barrett (St Arnaud) 14/20, 2nd C Horsfall (St Arnaud) Right: Under 21 Female winner 13/20, 3rd J Patching (St Arnaud) 12/20. Under 21 Male 1st C Broad K Hannigan (Charlton) (Boort) 14/20, 2nd T Batters (St Arnaud) 16/25, 3rd A Pope (Donald) 14/25. Under 21 Female 1st K Hannigan (Charlton) 13/20. Overall Below right: Overall High Gun High Gun M Chalmers (Boort) 15/20. winner M Chalmers (Boort)

Winning school for the N.C.S.S.S.A. Shield. L-R is D Bannan, A Harvey, T Batters, C Barrett & C Horsfall (all St Arnaud)

Under 15 Male L-R C Barrett 1st, C Horsfall 2nd & J Patching 3rd Under 21 Male L-R A Pope (Donald) 3rd, T Batters (St Arnaud) 2nd (all St Arnaud) & C Broad (Boort) 1st

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second in A Grade and also securing the Veterans’ trophy. He Location: At the top of the Northern Tablelands in the beautiful New England region, approx half way scored 77/100. between Sydney and Brisbane The B Grade spoils stayed within the Guyra Club and within the family when Dave Saunders won B Grade with 70/100 and James Guyra Gun Club hosted the popular 100 Target Sporting Saunders took second in B Grade and won the Juniors’ event as Clays on Sunday 28 October, 2007. A strong roll up of well, scoring 69/100. He won a short shoot off against two other 59 shooters contested the four rounds of 25 targets. competitors. Upon arrival, shooters noted that 3 metre saplings had John Bailey from Coffs Harbour shot 66/100 to win C Grade and “grown” overnight on various parts of the course and Jo Cameron (Quirindi) took second in C Grade and also won the added an interesting obstacle to some targets. As one Ladies’ High Gun. shooter noted, “It’s marvellous what a bit of rain and In addition to the above prizes, the Tri-Clubs’ High Gun some good New England country will do!!” Challenge was awarded to Jamie Hayes (Walcha) after a shoot off The Overall prize went to with Glen Anderson (Inverell.) The shield is awarded to the shoot- Quirindi’s Keith Cameron with er with the best aggregate score in one calendar year when an impressive score of 94/100. competing at the Glen Innes, Inverell and Guyra Sporting Clays In recent times, Keith has been events. Jamie shot 357/412. the form shooter of Northern The success of the day was owed to a number of sponsors: Super NSW in this discipline of clay Moto, Armidale; Ray White Rural; Tamworth Firearms; Roger target shooting. Vidal; Danny Davis; Super Air; Bill & Grace McClenaghan and AA Grade went to Geoff Tim Robertson - Angel Fleece Ultra Fine Merinos. Lancaster (Tamworth) with Bernie Mackson 89/100 and second place was awarded to Brad Henshall (also a Tamworth member) with 88/100. Guyra’s Jeff Richardson won A Grade after recording 84/100. John Hoskins from Quirindi Geoff Lancaster had a successful day, taking

Jeff Richardson James Saunders

The Overhead Keith Cameron, Jo Cameron and John Hoskins from the strong Quirindi Club January 2008 Australian Clay Target Shooting News Page 69 MOUNT GAMBIER GUN CLUB 20TH OCTOBER 2007

Location: Midway between Melbourne and Adelaide in the South In sunny and fine condition shooters at the Mt East of South Australia Gambier Gun Club showed off their fine markmanship with high scores in all grades, resulting in many shoot offs. The A & L Livestock Points Score Championship was successfully won by Max Medhurst with a perfect 81/81 narrowly beating Gavin Height 80/81 with Ken Atkin 70/75 in A grade & Matt Panach 68/75 in C grade. The Bill Hetherington memorial shoot which was a 25 tgt Double Barrel Championship resulted in shoot offs in all grades. Max Medhurst was overall winner 91/91 followed by Ken Atkin 90/91 & Andrew Hoare 89/90. This showed the impressive concentration and marksmanship skills of these shooters in the shoot off which at first seven shooters shot a perfect 25/25. Baxter Hire 10pr Double Rise Championship was again hotly contest with Max Medhurst again winning with a high score 19/20 & Matt Panache B grade 18/20. The Kitschke Livestock Bill Hetherington Memorial Championship: Matt Panache, Helen Hetherington (sponsor), Max Medhurst, Ken Atkin, Gerald Bouchier Transport 20pr Deauville Doubles was taken out by the duo Gavin Height & Max Medhurst 20/20 perfect score followed by Warren Lindner & Kym Holmes 27/30, Tom Megaw & Darryl Small 25/30 after a shoot off. The SE Autotrade High Gun was won by Max Medhurst with P & L Livestoock & Real Estate Peter Lamond(sponsor), AA MaxMedhurst, A Ken Atkin, an impressive top SE Autotrade High Gun Barry Sims(sponsor), B Matt Panach, C Mark Copping score 119/120. Max Medhurst

Kitschke Transport Deauville Doubles, winning duo, Max Medhurst Baxter Hire Double Rise AA Max Medhurst, A Ken Atkin, B Matt Panach, & Gavin Height, 2nd Kym Holmes & Warren Lindner C Gerald Bouchier Page 70 Australian Clay Target Shooting News January 2008 Morwell Gun Club hold their inaugural Bob Jane T-Mart Handicap

Location: Morwell is in the heart of the La-Trobe Valley 150 km east of Melbourne

On a fine and warm Spring day 43 shooters gathered at Morwell Gun Club to contest the inaugural Bob Jane T-Mart handicap, Darren Corke the owner of the franchise of the Bob Jane T –Mart Traralgon store had generously sponsored this event with first prize a set of Yokohama tyres to the value of $800 and with places down to fifth place over $1500 worth of prizes were up for grabs. The event of fifty targets shot over three traps and the pressure was on from the start with two forty nine’s in the first squad and after all had shot we had three forty nine’s and even forty eight’s with the handicaps from seventeen to twenty five meters. The shoot off began with the three forty nine’s being Brooke McMillan (17) N Rowley (17) & B Stokes (20) after eight targets Bernie missed and collected third place a customised knife made by Morwell member Steve Russell, twelve targets later it was all over with Neil taking second place and the canteen of cutlery and Brooke taking home the set of Yokohama tyres, the over all sash as the inaugural winner of the Bob Jane T –Mart Handicap.The seven forty eights then Three generations of Rhodes at the Bob Jane Shoot L-R Mick, Don & Jack went out to do battle for forth & fifth with forth place going to the Morwell president Chris Murphy and fifth place to Bruce Kennedy both winning a watch set. Amazingly all the winners were Morwell members. The Members of the Morwell Gun Club thanked Darren for his most generous sponsor- ship of this event and at presentations Darren said he would be sponsoring this event next year with $1000 worth of prizes for first place, Thanks Darren to your Bob Jane T-Mart and Yokohama tyres we really appreciate your support. Gary McMillan Secretary

Winners of the Bob Jane T-Mart Handicap L-R O/A B McMillan, 2nd N Rowley, 3rd B Stokes, 4th C Murphy & 5th B Kennedy

January 2008 Australian Clay Target Shooting News Page 71 Mathoura Shoots Single Barrel

Location: 768 km south-west of Sydney in the Riverina Region of NSW

An entire program of single barrel competition was the agenda for the November 07 shoot at Mathoura Gun Club, couple that with a strong gusty south west breeze, and even though there was a compliment of AA and A grade shooters present, the scores were never going to be some- thing to brag about. Virtually for the entire night most shooters were firing over the targets, as the wind pushed the clays down in jerky spasms, and as expected not one possible shot all night, with all competitors finding some reason to blame for their poor performance. Once again a handful of sub junior, would be shooters, were allowed to practice prior to the competition, with virtually all improving their style and accuracy with the coaching given, and the club certainly thankful for them and their parents, for taking an interest in the sport of clay target shooting. Possibly an entire night of single barrel competition may not be the most attractive program to entice shooters out to compete, and although, most likely, some may not have attended because of that fact, there was still three full squads to do battle for the events, a low roll call, but still, reasonable. George Golding Roger Kerslake OA & B grade 1st 1st in C grade SB 25 target SB Championship A Mathoura member, Trevor Lindberg, was the only shooter able to drop only one target in the first event, a cash divide, Trevor collect- winning himself A grade 1st, and a new Mathoura club member, ing 1st place cash with his 9/10 score, Peter Akkermans, Bruce Cook, junior, George Golding, won his first C grade trophy, shooting an Murray Roberts, Harry O’Connor, Peter Kerr, and Warwick Kelvy, all 16/25 score, well shot George, hopefully the first of many. picking up 2nd place cash with 2 targets lost on 8/10. Event Three, a fifteen target Single Barrel, needing a shoot off to Event Two, a 25 target Night Single Barrel Championship, and club decide all three winning positions, with two Bendigo shooters president Roger Kerslake, led the way, dropping only two targets to collecting 1st and 2nd places, Peter Akkermans 1st with an 17/19, collect the Overall Winners sash and 1st in B grade with his 23/25 and William Daley on 16/19 taking 2nd place, and Harry (snow) score. Warwick Kelvy, an Echuca club member, shot a 22/25 score, O’Connor on 14/17 picking up 3rd place. A mild, weatherwise, evening of competition for those that attended, marred only by the poor scores shot by everyone, and it certainly was a very tough assignment, being three events of night single barrel IMPORTANT NOTICE TO competition, but all that aside the night’s shoot was enjoyed by all, ALL CLUBS and was finished by the early time of 10.15pm Murray Roberts Photos for CTSN ACCOMMODATION For best results photographs should be supplied as originals to be scanned by the typesetter. 2008 Digital photos are always taken at a low resolution of 72 dpi., while printing requires photos to be a higher resolution of 300 dpi. ACTA Trap In order to achieve this, all digital photos should National be supplied as large as possible. Photos should not be embedded in Word Championships documents or Publisher files (except to indicate placement of photos), photos need to be supplied Contact as separate attachments. Wagga Wagga Visitor Information Centre Photos that are out of focus, too light or dark with T: 02 6926 9621 bad definition, or those supplied in too small a size F: 02 6926 9629 and considered not suitable for reproduction will not be used in this publication. E-mail: [email protected]

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