February 2003 Vol. 56 No. 2 Official Journal of the AUSTRALIAN CLAYTARGET ASSOCIATION INC
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February 2003 Vol. 56 No. 2 Official Journal of the AUSTRALIAN CLAYTARGET ASSOCIATION INC. Print Post Approved PP349181/00364 NATIONAL EXECUTIVE Designed and Typeset by Midland Typesetters 30 Hubble Steet, Maryborough, Vic 3465 Patron The Right Honourable Malcolm Fraser, A.C., C.H. Printed by Newsprinters Pty Ltd, Melbourne Road, South Shepparton, Vic 3630 President Mr John H. Byrnes No responsibility is accepted by the publisher for Chairman – Management, Wagga Complex the accuracy of information contained in the text, PO Box 395, Waikerie SA 5330 illustrations or advertisements. The opinions Volume No. 56 Ph: (08) 8541 3209 expressed in this magazine do not necessarily represent those of the publisher. Issue No. 2 February 2003 Management Mr Bill Jones (Vice-President) Chairman – Finance, Wagga Complex ISSN: 1321-3903 25 Links Cres, Port Macquarie, NSW 2444 Official Journal Of the Ph: (02) 6582 5662 Australian Clay Target Mr Mark Bulluss Front Cover: Promotion & Development, Wagga Complex Murray Alexander presenting the Sub- Association Incorporated 16 Exmouth Court, Leanyer, NT 0812 Ph: (08) 8947 4448 BH Junior High Gun to Nicholas Brownson at the Skeet Nationals in Perth, WA. Annual Subscription Rate: $33 Mr Allan Kenny Chairman – Promotion & Development, Finance 5/213 Tolosa St, Glenorchy, Tas 7010 March issue closes Ph: (03) 6272 4714 January 20 Mrs Elaine Forward Chairperson – Shooting/Judges, Rules/Safety/Referees April issue closes PO Box 68, Tambellup, WA 6320 February 20 Ph: (08) 9825 1137 Mr John Holder Coaching Council, National Championships PO Box 963, Flagstaff Hill, SA 5159 Ph: 0407 548 444 Mr Robert Nugent Finance, Shooting/Judges PO Box 231, Roma, Qld 4455 National Office Ph: (07) 4622 2507 Andrew Sanders Mr Ron Traill CONTENTS Chairman – National Championships, Executive Officer Rules/Safety/Referees email: [email protected] PO Box 77, Rochester, Vic 3561 Presidents Notes ..................................2 Ph: (03) 5484 1356 Rebecca Blair World Masters Games 2002.................2 Committee Office Manager Mr Robert Andrews 2003 Nationals Trap Championships – email: [email protected] Promotion & Development, Rules/Safety/Referees RSD 1005, Mundulla, SA 5207 Official Program...................................7 Kim Wilson Ph: (08) 8758 7201 Wagga Wagga Visitor Informmation...14 Accounts Mr Len Cook email: [email protected] Coaching Council, Wagga Complex Mathoura Gun Club ............................19 31 Grandview Grove, Wendouree Vic 3350 Ph: (03) 5339 5865 Cuzzo’s Ramblings.............................20 Mr Robert Fox Karen Keith Finance, Shooting/Judges Southern Zone Junior Coaching Membership PO Box 2580, Palmerston, NT 0831 Clinic ..............................................21 CTSN Ph: (08) 8983 3180 email: [email protected] Mr Peter Field Central Burnett Gun Club ...................22 Promotion & Development, Coaching Council 69 Beresford Cres, Dysart Qld 4745 Break Badges .....................................23 Ph: (07) 4958 1295 Mandy Mangelsdorf Your Say .............................................24 Mr Glenn O’Brien General Enquiries Chairman – Coaching Council, Shooting/Judges 2002 Postal Team Results..................24 CTSN 5 Buchanan Pl, Geraldton, WA 6530 email: [email protected] Ph: (08) 9964 5131 Mob: 0418 910 226 Christmas at Mathoura Gun Club.......25 Mrs Nannette McCallum Promotion & Development, National Championships Victorian NEZ Night Titles ..................25 1876 Lyell Highway, Lawitta, Tas 7140 David Jocelyn Vale.....................................................26 Ph: (03) 6261 3852 Ground Curator Mr Mark McInnes Classifieds ..........................................26 Chairman – Rules/Safety/Referees, Contact: National Championships Club News ..........................................27 “Weeabunna”, Narrabri, NSW 2390 Australian Clay Target Ph: (02) 6792 2956 Association Inc. Shoot Calendar...................................28 PO Box 466, Wagga Wagga Honorary Life Registrations Russell Mark at Echuca Coaching NSW 2650 L. G. Connors (P.P.) G. H. Hall (P.P.) N. Hardy E. F. Hawkins (P.P.) R. M. Holtfreter (P.P.) Day ....................................................29 Phone: (02) 6931 0122 L. J. Martin (P.P.) R. Mules A. N. Rowe Fax: (02) 6931 0125 J. K. Scott (P.P.) J. M. Tyquin (P.P.) R.F. Buchan Results................................................30 Website: www.claytarget.com.au J. Murphy G.G. Woodhatch (P.P.) R. Silvester February 2003 Australian Clay Target Shooting News Page 1 National WWorldorld MastersMasters President’s GamesGames 20022002 Notes Members of the Victorian Clay Target Association John H. Byrnes where tasked with the organisation and running of the Clay Target section of the Games. Like all other sports administrators the term volunteer covered I hope everyone has an enjoyable Christmas and every one from Shoot Marshalls to Medical staff and New Year break and that the 2003 shooting year computer operators, all of whom had tee shirts and has started smoothly for you. caps issued, in the colour of light green and white. The venue was Frankston Australian Clay Target Club, which looked good and a just reward for the extra effort put in by the club NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS members to make it look that way. As you receive this magazine the ISSF National titles will be just concluding at the Western Aus- tralian Gun Club in Perth. In approx 9 weeks time the D.T.L (trap) Nationals will be underway at the National Shooting Ground in Wagga. We look forward to seeing a good number in attendance, it should be a good carnival and is a great opportunity for you to meet up with old friends. STATE CARNIVALS Two States will be holding their D.T.L State Car- nivals in the near future. These will be a great opportunity for top competition leading up to the trap nationals. The Tasmanian Association will be holding their carnival at the Tasmanian Gun Club at Evandale L-R: Tournament Director Vince Mollica, WMG 2002 Sports Liaison from Jan 25th - 27th 2003. Officer Belinda Ralph and ISSF Representative Jim Kelly. The South Australian Association holds its carni- val on the following weekend, Jan 31st Feb 1st - Day one the Double Barrel started at 8am over five 2nd at the State Shooting Park at Virginia. grounds. I am sure that both these will be successful and The age groups started 30-34 and went up in five year increments to 80 +, eleven groups had contestants in the male section and only well attended carnivals. four groups in female. The pre-squading with a time went like clock work with the final WORLD CUP-PERTH squad (Number 32) walking out on to the grounds right on sched- In 2003 Australia will again host a round of the uled time. World Cup, this year at the Western Australian The non predicability of the scores a group of shooters like this Gun Club in Perth. The dates for this event is might come up with, proved founded with twenty possibles and a long afternoon look a possibility, however only one group went March 6th - 15th. more than the first shoot-off squad of 25 targets. This will be a great opportunity to see some of the All placed contestants are Victorians unless otherwise designated. best shooters in the world trying to win quota 2002 Masters Results Double Barrel 7th October spots for the Olympics in Athens. We wish our 30-34 Brett Dunstan 58/58 Barry Humphries 57/58 Brad Henshall 49/50 Australian competitors well. 35-39 Paul Haslam 74/74 Chris McHattie 73/74 Salvatore Spano 72/73 40-44 Tony Psalia 64/64 Stephen White 63/64 Craig Drendel 59/60 2003 REGISTRATIONS 45-49 Steve Holt 60/60 Wayne Parks 59/60 Terry Boucher 49/50 If you have not renewed your registration for 50-54 David Caccioppli 61/61 NSW Colin Dunn 60/61 Domingo Diaz 61/ 63 2003 they are now overdue. Costs for 2003 is $75 55-59 Phil Turner 54/54 Tas Leon Howell 53/54 Phillip Baxter 50/51 SA and $42 for second family members and Veterans, Junior fees are $20. Your club secretary will be 60-64 James Melrose 50/50 John McVitty 49/50 Colin 61/65 NZ happy to assist you with these matters. 65-69 Ron Garth 77/78 Stan Collins 76/77 David McLeod 49/51 NSW 70-74 John Siede 50/50 NSW Merv White 49/50 Dennis Parsell 48/51 John Byrnes 75-79 Ian Clarke 42/50 Tas Eddie Taylor 37/50 USA 80 + Doug Ogoen 42/50 Dudley Edgerton 39/50 Tom Lucas 30/50 Page 2 Australian Clay Target Shooting News February 2003 VICTORIA’S SPECIALIST IN “DOWN THE LINE” THE FOLLOWING ARE IN STOCK AND AVAILABLE FOR IMMEDIATE INSPECTION AND DELIVERY. New Shotguns: Miroku M70 Sporting (Latest!) $1650 Miroku M10 Grade 3 $2700 Browning Ultra XS $3650 Browning GTS $2550 Winchester Supreme Sporting $1950 Winchester Supreme Field $1865 Franchi Sporting SL $2075 BERETTA Custom Fitting & Adjustment For Your Requirement In Stock SPECIALS - All Cased - Only One of Each! Beretta 686E X Trap with 5 Chokes $3265 Beretta 687 Silver Pigeon II Sporter $2950 Beretta 686 Silver Pigeon $2300 Beretta 686E Sporting Adjustable Stock $2995 Beretta 687 Silver Pigeon II 26” Field. 5 Chokes. Ideal Quail Gun $2520 Beretta 682 Gold E Sporter LEFT HAND $4295 L-R: Chris Carrol 2002 WMG Volunteer, 55-59 — Double Trap Gold, Beretta Silver Pigeon L Field. Superseded Model Cased with Peteris Jansons, from Latvia 50-54 — ISSF Skeet Gold with Chokes Also 1 Available in Left Hand $2650 Wayne Parks, Current World DTL Champion 45-49 — Double Trap Gold. Beretta 687 Silver Pigeon L Sporter Superseded Model. Cased Chokes $2650 Women Current Range Also in Stock: Robyn Sandy 42/50 Beretta DT10 Sporting 30” & 32” $8685 45-49 Sue Byrne 47/50 NSW Pam Widdows 44/50 Christine Bibby 25/50 Beretta DT10 Trap 30” 3/4 & Full $7995 Beretta 686E 30” Sporting $2750 50-54 Jan Woodhatch 45/50 Joy Bird 39/50 Beretta 686E 28” Sporting $100 OFF 1 x Only $2650 Beretta 686E Trap $2600 Clair Watts 35/50 Beretta 686E with Chokes $2750 Beretta 687 Silver Pigeon II Sporter $3195 Beretta 687EL Gold Pigeon II Sporter $5350 Day two again 8am start over 5 grounds.