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22011011 TrapTrap NNationalational CChampionshipshampionships NNOMINATIONOMINATION FFORMORM PPageage 2200 Print Post Approved PP349181/00364 Official Journal of the AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET ASSOCIATION INC. – January 2011 Vol. 64 No. 1 National President’s Notes A New Year is upon us and I wish all our members well

VOLUME NO. 64 for 2011. ISSUE NO. 1 J ANUARY 2011 I recently mentioned the idea in this column of the OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE ACTA being able to directly deal with the shooters ie AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET ASSOCIATION INCORPORATED sending of accounts for the collection of subscriptions. Annual Subscription Rate: $44 The Board felt that if a proper process was in place we Feb. 2011 issue closes Dec. 13 2010 would keep more members. One South Australian club, Mar. 2011 issue closes Jan. 20 2010 Monarto-Alexandra has made a suggestion that it CONTACT: would be better for clubs to be “required” to chase up AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET payment, with the club being given a couple of months ASSOCIATION INC. to do this after which time the matter would be handed to the ACTA to deal PO Box 466, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 with. I can understand the clubs concern of being taken totally out of the process Phone: (02) 6938 2121 Fax: (02) 6931 0125 Website: www.claytarget.com.au of collecting subscriptions and perhaps this proposal would be a suitable compromise. Thanks for the constructive input Monarto. Further input from NATIONAL OFFICE Executive Offi cer members on this issue is welcome. email: execoffi [email protected] Judy Ferry, Accounts Work on the National Grounds has received some setbacks lately with the email: [email protected] weather this year making progress impossible for months at a time. Flooding has resulted in damage to some traphouses and reconstruction is underway at the CTSN email: [email protected] moment. Our situation in a fl oodplain does not help but this year’s record fl oods Maureen Ryan, Membership won’t be an annual event. email: [email protected] Sue Vesperman, Administration/Events The Association closed its membership year with just on 13000 members for Co-ordinator email: [email protected] 2010 up on 2009. A large portion of the increase can be attributed to Victoria Jenny Robinson, Reception where a major push was made by some clubs to join up what had been “social email: [email protected] members” a category not recognised by the ACTA. I thank those clubs for David Jocelyn, Ground Curator making this effort and encourage other clubs to do the same. Persons using your NATIONAL EXECUTIVE facilities, your insurance and your Club and Association name without paying PATRON The Right Honourable the proper registration are a threat to the Associations future and a possible Malcolm Fraser, A.C., C.H. legal liability. Membership fees are after all only equivalent to a few cartons of PRESIDENT beer and provides proper liability insurance cover, substantial life and accident Robert Nugent VICE PRESIDENTS cover, an improving magazine, and a voice with legislators, and sponsors of Mr Ron Traill the shooting sports alike. Sponsorship and fi ghting oppressive legislation are Mr Peter Haley numbers games so help get the numbers up by BOARD Mr Dennis Harwood — Mr Ron Traill joining up the freeloaders, and protect your sport. Mr Robert Fox — Mr Lynne Curtis Front Cover Mr Peter Haley 2010 VCTA Trap Carnival Finally it is with sadness that I have to report EXECUTIVE High Gun, Ray Peatling, with the resignation of our Executive Offi cer of two Mrs Elaine Forward — Mr Brian Bailey VCTA President, Ron Traill years Mr. Tony Turner, effective from the 19th of Mr David Howe — Mr Gary Read and Vice President, Malcolm Mr Don Johnson — Mr George Pinner Dyson November. The resignation, for personal reasons, Mr Allan Vilcins — Mr Terry Marsden came as a total shock to the board. Tony had LIFE REGISTERED SHOOTERS brought a level of professionalism, and a N Hardy, LJ Martin (PP), JK Scott (PP), RF Buchan, J Murphy, GG Woodhatch (PP), personality we had all grown to like and respect R Silvester, R Nugent, J Byrnes (PP), to the position. Tony, we wish you and your W Jones (PP), A Kenny family well in the future, we are truly sad to see you go. Designed and Typeset by Ironbark Graphics 22 Hubble Street, Maryborough, Vic 3465 Until next month, good health and good Printed by Newsprinters Pty Ltd, Melbourne Rd, South Shepparton, Vic 3630 shooting. No responsibility is accepted by the publisher for the accuracy of information contained in the text, illustrations or advertisements. The opinions expressed in this magazine do not necessarily represent those of the publisher. ISSN: 1321-3903 Robert Nugent

JANUARY 2011 – AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET NEWS 1 Executive Offi cer’s Report There have been a number of enquiries regarding the Insurance loop hole to extend rights to those from other associations. policies and the coverage offered. There are a number of policies the I fi nd it hard to believe clubs would want to allow unaffi liated ACTA has to cover its Member Clubs and the Association, all with shooters to walk in, pay the same money as a member, shoot without their own set of criteria for coverage. These are on the Website as are contributing to the Club at all, not contribute to the cost of running the certifi cates of currency and also the Constitution. the club(including insurance) perhaps win and take the prizes without There is some confusion even after our mail-out to club secretaries with being a fi nancial member. As a member of the ACTA and a Club the policy regarding shooters entering events and their Status. I would not be impressed. I refer all to the Constitution which is the backbone of the Association. We now have online registration of our National events. 38.1 Registration with the Association You can access these through our website, once you have lodged the “The Association shall keep a register of shooters and no person form you will receive an automated confi rmation. This is another tool may enter or compete at an Association competition, event, or to ensure members are able to use the latest technology. This form is at any competition or event conducted by a Member State or virtually the same as the hard copy of the nomination form. Member Club appointed for that purpose, unless such person We are currently negotiating further sponsorships for 2011, more is registered with the Association as a registered shooter and is confi rmation very shortly. I would however like to announce after not in arrear with his or her registration fees”. meeting with Sales and Marketing manager Brett Quodling at our As shooting targets, or competition constitutes an event, only fi nancial National Trap Championships this year that Coopers Tyres has ACTA members may shoot at an ACTA affi liated ground. The option agreed to sponsor the ACTA in 2011. Coopers have a great range of joining would be the only avenue available to enable them to shoot. of tyres and as a sponsor of the Association we would like to see our Our Insurance is based on our constitution and any failure to comply members support them. AVIS has also joined the ACTA with two with the constitution could render the Insurance invalid. If this were offers which are available to all members through our website. These the case the Club & their offi ce bearers could be held responsible. offers will change periodically, watch the website. We will announce further details of a new deal with Perazzi for the With regard to visitors “This reference is to visiting shooters from National Camps programs commencing 2011. This in addition to other ACTA Clubs” or a person who comes to your club with the the support of Perazzi for the Mackintosh teams at the National intent of joining. They are allowed to shoot 3 times before being Trap Championships. Many thanks to Fil and Steve for their ongoing required to join. This is to be used as a recruiting tool not a perceived support. I will not be here to see these new programs and sponsors join our Contents many other great sponsors in the future. My retirement from the position with the ACTA took effect on the 19th of November. I wish National President’s Notes 1 Break Badges 46 to thank all National Executive members and State Executives and Executive Offi cer’s Report 2 Club News 46 Secretaries for their support and assistance in the past two years. Apology 2 Jacaranda Open Classic 47 I also wish to commend the work of the staff of the ACTA National Richmond River 3 Ulupna Island 47 Offi ce and David on the ground, they are fantastic people and very VCA 2010 State Trap Carnival 4 Psychological Skills 48 professional in the manner in which they do their job. It has been a pleasure to work with them. There are too many others to thank, Rhys Eeles wins Memorial Cup 7 Wangaratta Skeet & 5-Stand 49 most I have spoken with prior to leaving. Thank you all, all the best Hermidale 31st Anniversary 8 Shoot Calendar 49 for the new year. VCTA ISSF Carnival 2010 10 Vale 50 2010 Geraldton Crayfi sh Classifi eds 51 APOLOGY Carnival 12 Sydney Anniversary 51 To the Executive Offi cer, ACTA Melbourne Cup Day at The Squire reports from On Saturday the fourth of September 2010 at the Australia Cup held in Darwin I was guilty of using offensive language to an offi cial and the Castlemaine 16 West Wyalong 52 scorers during the course of the competition. My offensive language Jean & Peter Wray Trench Cup 18 It’s Your Call 53 was unsportsmanlike behaviour and a breach of the rules of the Australian Clay Target Association. Competition Results: Coaching Updates for 2011 53 I sincerely apologise to the referee for my offensive language. South Australia 22 South East Zone Carnival 2010 54 I sincerely regret my poor behaviour. I was in breach of the rules of Queensland 23 Ballandean Celebrates 50 Years 56 my association and I deserve a punishment for my offensive language towards an offi cial. Victoria 27 VCTA North West Zone I appreciate that the referee is a volunteer who has given, at her Northern Territory 35 Carnival 58 own expense, great service to the sport of clay target shooting at the Western Australia 35 ZZ Sydney Australia Comp 59 ISSF level. I acknowledge that as a responsible athlete it is my responsibility to behave correctly at all times and to adhere to the rules New South Wales 35 Teelba Gun Club two days 60 of my association and the ISSF. I have written to the referee to Tasmania 44 South West Zone Carnival 61 personally convey my apology for my behaviour and for failing to Waratah Notes 45 Harold Cracknell Memorial 62 comply with the rules and spirit of the competition. Antonio Nino Pedulla, 17/11/2010 Swan Hill Classic 46 2011 Registration/Membership 64

2 AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET SHOOTING NEWS – JANUARY 2011 Richmond River Gun Club Double Barrel and Ball Trap On a day that started out absolutely perfect and turned into Grafton shooter Jeff Lowndes a dark overcast storm-threatening afternoon, forty shooters won A grade with 50/50 from Peter Brown 49/50. Roy Warren in 7 squads lined up at Richmond River Gun Club’s Lismore was very pleased with his 50/50 range to shoot a fi fty target double barrel and a 50 target winning B Grade from Geoff ball trap event on Sunday, 24th October. Jacobsen 49/50. A shoot-off Prizes for the Double Barrel event were donated by long serving member was necessary to determine Kevin Harding and much appreciated. C grade with Jenny Wilson 48/54 snaring the prize from Ball trap is somewhat of a novelty to locals, with it only being shot once new shooter Luke Barnes a year but some good scores were recorded. 47/54, Kim Nealon 24/25 Squads 1, 3 and 5 completed their 50 targets of Double Barrel off 15 49/50 posted the best score metres before tackling the ball trap with squads 2,4 and 6 shooting Ball in Ball Trap winning AA from Trap fi rst. Only Squad 7 switched after each 25 targets in order to keep Ian McDonald 24/24 48/50. the fi eld fl owing evenly. Daryl Graney of the Yamba Club took out A Grade Ball There were quite a few 25/25’s shot off the common mark but only one Roy Warren Intermediate High Trap shooting a creditable at the Ball Trap layout. 50T DB, 50T Ball T Gun, 45/50. Geoff Pringle was rap Ray Turner from the Tyagarah Club and a regular at Richmond River second with 44/50. B Grade shot a 95/95 to beat Ian McDonald 94/95 in the shoot off in the AA Ball Trap went to Roy Warren 42/50 Grade Double Barrel event. Ray has not missed a target in his last 225 from Gold Coast shooter Tony from the 15 metre mark including 100/100 continental. Crandon 41/50, Matt Williamson 40/52 defeated Jamie Beddoes 41/52 in C Grade. EXECUTIVE High Gun for the day went to Kim Nealon 98/100 and Intermediate OFFICER High Gun to Roy Warren 92/100. An exciting opportunity to lead a growing The last monthly trap shoot at not for profi t organisation. Richmond River for 2010 will have been concluded by the time this The Australian Clay Target Association is seeking to article is published. Since the fourth appoint a new Executive Offi cer to lead the Sunday of the month in December organisation. is Boxing Day there is no down the line event on that day. Night The Association has a healthy membership base of Trap on 10th and Skeet on 18th Jenny Wilson C Grade DB 13,000 and a staff of fi ve and is fi nancially strong and completes our programme for the stable. year. The Association has an ongoing commitment to Sporting Clays of some sort is held at Richmond River on 5th Sundays grow the sport of shooting and enhance its profi le and 31st October saw some interesting and challenging targets thrown throughout Australia. The new Executive Offi cer will for the seventeen shooters present. work with a volunteer board of directors to realise Terry Preston, assisted by Don Johnson and Ted Schneider put together this vision. a sporting clays layout that had everything except a “rabbit” skillfully Applications are called from candidates who can utilising the DTL traps, Ball Trap, skeet layout and 7 portables. demonstrate strong management, fi nancial and Shooters were “graded” after the fi rst fi fty targets and allocated handi- marketing skills. Excellent communication skills, caps which were then applied over the seventy-fi ve shot. together with an ability to plan strategically are Ballina Fishermen’s Co-Operative Limited generously donated the prizes essential. A sound knowledge of and passion for freshly caught school prawns that were really appreciated by the club shooting is desirable. and the recipients who were Terry Preston with 58/75 off gun. A competitive salary package will be negotiated with High Gun Bruce Copper, Geoff Jacobsen and Luke Barnes all with the successful candidate. 64/75 after the addition of handicap allocations, and new member Alan Dowley was given the sponsor’s encouragement award. Applications close Friday 14th January 2011. The next sporting clays day at Richmond River will be on 31st January, For further information about this position 2011. an application package can be downloaded from the ACTA website: www.claytarget.com.au Richmond River Gun Club thanks all those that contributed to a most successful year by attending the shooting events and we look forward or by contacting our National Offi ce on to your company again in 2011. The club’s programme is published Ph 02 6938 2121. in the NSWCTA “Blue Book” and may also be viewed at the website www.northernriversgunclubs.com.

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CHUCA was the in the Echuca/Moama area. Ray dropping his venue most of the New Zealand had fi ve shooters 56th target, Casey top shooters in the to represent their country, and Fletcher becoming E although all shooters were the Overall winner country headed for the expecting the worst from the weekend, Friday, Saturday, of the Handicap on weather for the entire shoot, RRayay PPeatlingeatling CCaseyasey FFletcherletcher a score of 56/56, and Sunday 12, 13, and 14th someone must have put in a good Ray collecting 2nd of November 2010. And word for the Carnival, as the only after shooting at with dire weather forecast wild, heavy rain, that happened, Also thank you to the Echuca three more targets to hold that for those days, some came down very late on Saturday Clay Target Club workers, who spot, ending on a 58/59, 3rd place shooters may even have afternoon, contradicting the brought up the entire eleven trap was taken out by Colac member decided against arriving, forecast for the entire three days. layout, and grounds, to such a Randall Vitkus with a 57/59 result, but with 3 of the events Prior to beginning the opening magnifi cent condition. 4th spot was taken by Melbourne of the Carnival, Echuca member, Club member Stephen Aston, having just less than 340 Cohuna Clay Target Club member, after shooting a 60/61 score, and competitors and a total Stephen Atkins, announced the Ray Peatling, was the only shooter new members to be inducted into fi nally fi fth place went to Noorat shooter attendance of 347 it out of just under 280 able to hit all member, Gerard Hose, on 59/61. the Victorian State Hall of Fame. 50 Double Rise targets and he very would have to be classed as Neil Berry, Graham Willett, and equal or among the best of proudly accepted the honour of Saturday saw the State Single also Vin Ryan, (posthumously), Overall Winner in the fi rst event, Barrel 50T Championship the State Carnivals held. for their wonderful shooting the 25 pair Victorian State Double commence on time, and although Shooters from every State in achievements, and as well, Bob Rise Championship, scoring a there were a few full 50’s shot, Australia were on hand to try Buchan for his endless service to clean 50/50 result. Cohuna was Cobar Gun Club was the club out their skill, although no the sport as an administrator. again the club to belong to for you needed to belong to, to shooters from either Territory, After the playing of the National the 2nd event the Victorian State win, and that was the club Ross neither, Northern Territory, or Anthem, member for Rodney, 50 target Handicap, as the last Walsh came from, and he held the ACT arrived. With the bulk Mr Paul Weller, had three shots two shooting off for 1st & 2nd on through a very short shoot off of competitors bringing their at targets, with his third were Ray Peatling and Casey to become the Overall Winner families along for the event it succeeding to hit the mark, and Fletcher both from the Cohuna with a score of 54/54. 50 targets certainly made for a large he then declared the Victorian Clay Target Club. Shooting from of Victorian State Double Barrel crowd at the club, and must State Trap Carnival for 2010, the 24 and 22 metre marks, Casey Championship was next, and have pleased the motels and offi cially open. Thank you, to had the advantage in distance by by this stage all shooters were restaurants and caravan parks Paul Weller for participating. two metres and it paid off with certainly in their prime, with a

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4 AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET SHOOTING NEWS – JANUARY 2011 RRossoss WWalshalsh TTerryerry WallsWalls TTonyony RRohrlachohrlach BBillill IIlesles GGayeaye SShalehale RRhyshys EelesEeles BBrettrett FordFord resulting 66 shooters scoring a result of 210/210. Daryl Hunt was Iles scoring a 330/350. Ladies reasonable price, but also full 50/50. At a point of about the shooter who pushed Anthony Overall High Gun went to Gaye supplied an OU Shotgun trophy, target 150 in the shoot off, down to that win, and although Daryl Shale a Wangaratta Gun Club and to the Campaspe Shire came the torrential rain along could not match that result, he member 331/350. Junior Overall whose workers organised the with severe wind, and in fairness claimed 1st in AA grade with his High Gun was Echuca Clay Target installation and running of the to all seven competitors still well shot 209/210 result, Daryl is Club member Rhys Eeles on a Road Management Safety signs remaining in the shoot off, it was a member of the Wangaratta Clay 335/350. etc, to ensure safe entry and exit to the Carnival, and safety for all called off until Sunday morning. Target Club. Team shoots were next on the other road users. An early start for the Double It is pleasing to see how popular agenda, including, open, ladies, Barrel Championship shoot off to the sport of Clay Target Shooting juniors, & veterans and they were RESULTS continue, and by target 284 there has become, particularly amongst followed by shoot off’s for team Friday 12th November 2010. was only two shooters remain- the younger generation, with the Event One. State Double Rise 50T High Guns, these teams will form Championship: Overall Winner. Ray ing, Wangaratta’s Brett Ford, and infl ux of young girls becoming the Shoulder to Shoulder teams Peatling 50/50. AA 1st Glen Castel- Yarrawonga Gun Club member, obvious by their numbers, and to compete against other States laro (Cobar) 69/70. AA 2nd Mathew Terry Walls, and it appeared that virtually every one performing next April, results for these team Patmore (WestWyalong) 67/70. AA it was going to be an enormous well at the sport. Although it may shoots will be included in the 3rd Glen Hayden (Noorat) 57/60. A 1st John Mollica (Melb) 46/50. A total until Brett missed his 533rd be a reasonably expensive sport, overall shoot results to follow. 2nd Dallas Ball (Melb) 45/50. A 3rd target, and when Terry shot his it especially to begin, it is regarded A very well organised and run Gaye Shale (Wang) 54/60. B 1st Ricky Wallace (Melb) 46/50. B 2nd Carol became Terry’s event, earning him as one of the world’s safest sports, Carnival, a lot due to having the honour of being the Overall and that can be a major consider- Stokes (Traralgon) 44/50. B 3rd Robert pre-nominations ensuring an early Elmer (Spring Bay) 40/50. C 1st Ben Winner of the Victorian State, ation for any parent looking at start, and the large effort of the Challen (Mansfi eld) 37/50. C 2nd Double Barrel 50T Championship what is available for their children. Victorian Clay Target Associa- Rodney Jackson (Melb) 36/50. C 3rd with a massive score of 533/533. Overall High Guns are needed tion Committee, and the Echuca Mathew Woods (WoodsPoint) 47/70. Certainly a big effort and with an Veterans, Doug Thomas (Finley) 45/50. to be mentioned as they do Clay Target Club Committee and Ladies, Brittany Sinclair )Noorat) 62/70. overnight break in between, well indicate who has been consistent workers, who had been preparing Juniors, John Duryea (Hay) 53/60. shot Terry Walls. AA Grade 1st throughout the entire shoot, and everything for weeks prior to the Event Two. Victorian State Handicap going to Brett Ford, earned with winning the “prestigious” Overall Carnival, and also for the huge 50T. Overall 1st. Casey Fletcher 56/56. his excellent 532/533 result. High Gun sash with a three point effort the ladies put in to feed 2nd Place, Ray Peatling 58/59. 3rd Place Randall Vitkus (Colac) 57/59. Rhys Eeles was the proud winner lead over three other shooters and water such a large number of 4th Place, Stephen Aston (Melb) 60/61. of the Inaugural John Bryant was Cohuna Club Member and people over the three days. Also 5th Place, Gerard Hose (Noorat) 59/61. Perpetual Cup for the Junior also State Handicapper, with all a thank you must be given to Veterans, Ian Holt (Colac) 62/65. Double Barrel winner. the work that entails during the the participating shooters, some Ladies, Carol Stokes 54/55. Juniors, Josh Aitken (Noorat) 63/64. 50 targets State Points Score shoot, Ray Peatling. Ray, how you having travelled a great distance to be here for this what must be Saturday 13th November 2010. Championship was next on the kept your concentration intact for Event Three. State Single Barrel 50T described as a “magnifi cent” Vic- agenda for Sunday morning and shooting, and doing your offi ce Championship. Overall Winner. Ross torian State Trap Carnival for 2010. Euroa Clay Target Club member work is unbelievable, congratula- Walsh (Cowra) 54/54. AA 1st Jon tions on your 344/350 winning Whittakers (Echuca) 53/54. AA 2nd Anthony Rohrlach needed a score Thank you too must go to any Mathew Stokes (Port Augusta) 50/51. of 210 to win and that is exactly score. sponsors, one such being Spartan AA 3rd Glenn Barton (Wagga) 69/70. what he did score, making him Veteran Overall High Gun went Global Pty. Ltd who not only A 1st Brittany Sinclair (Noorat) 61/68. the Overall Winner with that to Hay Gun Club member, Bill supplied the clay targets at a Continued on page 6

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Watts 48/51. Veterans. David Flavel Foster, David Flavil (Jeparit). Lehmann, Daryl Hunt, Wayne Parks VVCTACTA 22010010 SSTATETATE (Jeparit) 75/75. Ladies. Meagan Boast Zone Team Ladies. SE Zone. 72/75. Ladies. Penny Smith, Brittany Sinclair, (Morwell) 99/100. Juniors. Rhys Eeles Meagan Boast (Morwell), Martina White Lisa Hawker, Fiona Dobbins, Renae TTRAPRAP CCARNIVALARNIVAL 100/100. (Melb), Brooke McMillan (Morwell), Bergan, Gaye Shale. Sunday 14th November 2010. Zone Team Juniors. NE Zone. 72/75. Veterans. Chris Carrol, David Flavel, Continued from page 5 Event Five. State Points Score 50T Ben Challen (Mansfi eld), David Kirley Ron Garth, Jon Whittakers, John King, Championship. Overall Winner. (Mansfi eld), Rhys Eeles (Echuca). Merv Spencer. A 2nd Leigh Stokes (Traralgon) 60/63. Shoulder to Shoulder Open. Robert Juniors. Joel Lennane, Ned Collicoat, A 3rd Gregory James (Call/Stawell) Anthony Rohrlach 210/210. AA 1st Daryl Hunt 209/210. AA 2nd Roger Viney (Echuca), Roger Duthie Jarryd Gardiner, Jack Wallace, Rhys 56/59. B 1st Noel West (Southern) (Hamilton), Glen hayden (Noorat), Eeles, Leigh Stokes. 46/50. B 2nd Megan Grassi (Wang) Duthie (Hamilton) 188/189. AA 3rd Ross Walsh (Cowra) 173/174. A 1st Nathan McDonnell (Werribee), Brett Postal Team High Guns 44/50. B 3rd Clemento Scribani-Rossi Ford (Wangaratta). Reserve, Arthur Sh to Sh Open. Brett Ford. Wanga- (Korumburra) 45/51. C 1st Bridie Fiona Dobbins 165/165. A 2nd William Preston (Werribee) 164/165. A 3rd Crawford (Hmas Cerberus), Neil Rundle ratta CTC Inc. Vic. 150/15 Patterson (Walmer) 46/50. C 2nd Teck (Korumburra). Ladies. Penny Smith. Noorat Gun Club Li Chia (Gladstone) 45/50. C 3rd Darcy Peter Fraser (Frankston) 170/171. B 1st Ladies. Fiona Dobbins (Tyrenarra), Inc. Vic. 104/105. Watts (Maryborough) 46/52. Veterans, Merv Spencer (Kyneton) 144/150. B Brittany Sinclair (Noorat), Penny Junior. Joel Lennane. Mornington Clay Jon Whittakers 53/54. Juniors, Brittany 2nd Norman Basile (Werribee) 158/165. B 3rd David Kirley (Mansfi eld) 155/165. Smith (Noorat). Reserve Renae Birgan Target Club Inc. 102/105. Sinclair 61/63. Ladies, Fiona Dobbins Veteran. Barry Carrol. HMAS Cerberus (Tyrendarra) 55/57. C 1st Rebecca Kirley (Wang) 142/150. (Noorat). C 2nd Ashley Jorgensen (Call/Stawell) Junior. Jack Wallace (Melb), Ned Colli- Gun Club. 73/75. Event Four. State Double Barrel 140/150. C 3rd Tech Li Chia 139/150. coat (Deni), Joel Lennane (Mornington), With the large number of participants 50T Championship. Overall Winner. Veterans. Peter Fraser 179/180. Ladies. Reserve Rhys Eeles. it certainly was a big three days of Terry Walls 533/533. AA 1st Brett Fiona Dobbins 150/150. Juniors. Joel Veteran. Jon Whittakers (Echuca), competition shooting, ending Ford 532/533. AA 2nd Bryan Manns Lennane (Mornington) 149/150. David Flavel (Jeparit), Barry Carrol approximately 4.30pm Sunday, (Cobar) 284/284. AA 3rd Glen Hayden (Hmas Cerberus), Reserve Ron Garth fortunately leaving plenty of daylight 277/278. A 1st Gaye Shale 81/82. TEAM RESULTS (Frankston). for the workers to clean and close down A 2nd Peter Hendy (Monarto/ Zone Team Open. SE Zone. 125/125. the facility. Knowing all that travelled to Alexandra) 80/82. A 3rd Jack Wallace Joel Lennane (Mornington), John Rowe State Postal Teams Echuca to make this a very memorable (Melb) 64/65. B 1st Brooke McMillan (Frankston), Anthony Psaila (Werribee), Open. Brett Ford, Darren Watts, Terry Victorian State Trap Carnival really (Morwell) 53/53. B 2nd Carol Stokes William Woodward (Nepean), Lynne Walls, Glen Hayden, Robert Viney, Roger enjoyed the competition, and with the 52/53. B 3rd Noel West 58/59. C 1st Curtis (Frankston). Duthie, Nathan McDonnell, Arthur committee wondering can this 2010 Ben Challen 52/54. C 2nd Anthony Zone Team Veterans. NW Zone. 72/75. Crawford, Neil Rundle, Russell Felming- event ever be beaten. Costa (Swan Hill) 51/54. C 3rd Darcy Bryan Rafferty (Maryborough), Terry ham, Ray Peatling, Phil Grainger, Roger Murray Roberts

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6 AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET SHOOTING NEWS – JANUARY 2011 The ACTA National Offi ce Rhys Eeles wins Memorial Cup Echuca Clay Target Club’s junior shooter, Rhys Eeles, wish to advise all members won the John Bryant Memorial Cup trophy at the 2010 State Trap Carnival, held at Echuca in November. the National Offi ce Rhys is yet to celebrate his 18th birthday, and that made him eligible to win this magnifi cent will be closed from trophy that is for the Victorian U18 Junior Double Barrel Champion. Close of Business With a score of 100/100 no other junior could match him. Rhys proudly accepted this Cup, which Thursday December 24 2010 is a perpetual trophy, and his name will be the fi rst engraving on it. and will re-open on Rhys, who lives near Rochester, received a smaller copy for him to Tuesday January 4 2011. remember his win. John Bryant was a shooter of renown, having won many national championships and competed We extend a safe and in the 1956 Olympics, and came in at a very respectable 9th in that event. At last years 2009 Victorian State Trap Carnival held happy 2011 to all members at Echuca, John Bryant was inducted into the Victorian Shooters Hall of Fame, he was so pleased at achieving that honour that he and their families. wanted to do something for the sport that would last, and decided to support the junior’s in their shooting endeavours. Unfortunately John passed away earlier this year, and he will be Maureen, Sue, sadly missed by all. John’s family were at this years State Carnival, and it was his son, Peter, that presented Rhys Eeles with this years State Junior Double Barrel Champion Cup. Judy & Jenny Murray Roberts

PHOTO COMPETITION Clubs/members can send Photo’s (Digital only) to the CTSN email address. If space permits we will publish the best of these. A picture will be selected every 3 months with the winner’s photo being published in the CTSN with an article & receive a AUSTRALIAN FIREARMES COMPANY camera for their Club. The overall winner will receive a full page gloss colour adver- tisement in the magazine for a shoot event (to be used in the next 12 months) * Each photo will need to be less than 6 months old. FULL STOCKS * The photo will need to be picture-ready for publication in the magazine (no touch-ups required). * Must be of Clay Target shooting or related to a shooting event.

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JANUARY 2011 – AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET NEWS 7 HERMIDALE GUN CLUB 331st1st AAnniversarynniversary CClaylay TTargetarget SShoothoot he Hermidale Gun Club celebrated their 31st Anni- Tversary Clay Target Shoot on October 23rd and 24th 2010. Shooters travelled from Morwell, Broken Hill, Cobar, Canowindra, Dubbo, Bourke, Warren, Brewarrina and Hermidale to compete. 26 shooters took to the tracks for the fi rst day and 4 more shooters shot on Sunday. The weather conditions were humid, cloudy and hot. Only two possible were shot in the fi rst event, a 30 mixed target graded cash divide. OA HG Robby Thompson AA HG Mark Ticehurst A HG Ross Morris B HG Simon Dickson In the second event 30 target Double Barrel, a wonderful display of shooting kept the crowd A.T. Currans & Son, G & N Kilmartin, Abalos on the edge of their seats as the shoot off for Flats, Elmsley P/Ship, Neill Earthmoving, Overall was contested between Don William- T Hudson, NSW Western Zone, Hermidale son (Warren) and Helen Overton (Brewarrina). Outback Lodge, F & J Neill, J Tink, Nyngan Helen dropped her 121st target leaving the Rural Agencies, Adams Transport and Land- prize to Don. scape Supplies, Tritton Mines, P & W Carlin After the third event, 20 Pair Double Rise it Bathroom Renovations, Powell’s Bus Service was time to refl ect the day’s scores and catch and N Owen. up with friends over a drink and nibbles. RESULTS Event 1 30 Mixed Target Cash Divide J Chapple, A beautiful hot buffet meal was then served S Dickson, D Tulloh, Z Waterhouse, B Heaslip, L by the very capable kitchen ladies. Thanks Fay, Carney, D Buster, C Betts, R Thompson, W Powell, Jackie and all the helpers. C Overton, R Gale & R Morris. Event 2 30 Target West Bogan Double Barrel AA The evening event, 20 Pair Western Zone grade 1st Helen Overton 120/121, 2nd Colin Betts Deauville Doubles was held in the rain and 51/51; A grade 1st Ross Morris 41/42, 2nd Sid made shooting very competitive. No possible Kinsey 29/30; B grade 1st Simon Dickson 35/36, were gained but three pairs shot off for the 2nd W Staughton 34/36; C grade 1st Barry Heaslip W Powell with C HG Barry Heaslip 29/32, 2nd D Buster 28/32; Overall Don Williamson 1st and 2nd crystal prize, kindly donated by 121/121; Sub Junior Dean Jeffery 27/30. grade 1st Ross Morris 89/90, 2nd Don Williamson Powell’s Bus Service. 86/90; B grade 1st Bill Dewhurst 87/90, 2nd Simon Event 3 20 Pair Double Rise AA grade 1st John Dickson 81/90; C grade 1st Nancy Kilmartin 78/90, Before the presentation, President Button Lawrence 44/50, 2nd Rob Thompson 41/50; A grade 2nd Daniel Buster 77/90 Powell thanked all the shooters and visitors 1st Rodney Anderson 31/40, 2nd Ross Morris 41/60; B grade 1st John Chapple 34/40, 2nd Terry Pitkin Event 6 30 Target Double Barrel Handicap 1st Dick travelling to the shoot, thanked all the kitchen 33/40; C grade 1st Nancy Kilmartin 28/40, 2nd Daniel Tulloh 36/36, 2nd Luke Carney 35/36, 3rd Dean staff, offi ce and bar staff, volunteers and Buster 33/50. Jeffery 49/50, 4th Don Williamson 48/50, 5th Button Powell 42/44. members for their support. Event 4 20 Pair Zone Night Deauville Doubles 1st Dean Jeffery & Ross Morris 18/21, 2nd Bill Dewhurst Event 7 30 Target Single Barrel AA grade Robby The club wish to thank all the sponsors and & Terry Pitkin 18/22. Thompson 34/35, 2nd Bryan Manns 33/35, A grade donors who contributed to make the shoot a 1st Ross Morris 29/30, 2nd Garry Jones 28/30; B Event 5 30T Points Score AA grade 1st Robby grade 1st Dick Tulloh 27/31, 2nd Bill Staughton success. Thompson 90/90, 2nd Bryan Manns 127/129; A 26/31; C grade 1st Barry Heaslip 28/30, 2nd James Elias 25/30. Overall winner Robby Thompson 258/270; AA grade Mark Ticehurst 250/270; A grade Ross Morris 251/270; B grade Simon Dickson 235/270; C grade Barry Heaslip 229/270; Veteran Don Williamson 244/270; Junior Dean Jeffery 234/270; Ladies Helen Overton 244/270 N Kilmartin Secretary Hermidale Ross Morris & Dean Jeffery (Night WZ DD Winners) VET HG Don Williamson JNR HG Dean Jeffery LAD HG Helen Overton Gun Club

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JANUARY 2011 – AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET NEWS 9 VCTA ISSF CARNIVAL 2010 Melbourne Gun Club

he Melbourne Gun Club once again played host Double Trap the day before. Sunday saw conditions much more pleasant with the sun shining and hardly a breath of wind. 10 competitors entered to the State ISSF Carnival held on the weekend the competition with visitors from Sydney & Tasmania. of October 22nd to 24th 2010. T James Bolding got out to a 4 target lead on day 1 in some trying condi- A lot of work by the Melbourne Gun Club committee had gone into tions and as a result never looked like being caught. He led into the fi nal ensuring the Carnival ran like clock work and all are to be congratulated with 142/150 a 7 target lead from his nearest rival in David Cunningham for a successful weekend. on 135. Lauryn Mark 126, Keith Ferguson 123, Zita Dettori 122 & Daniel Egan 111 were the 6 fi nalists. Another good round of 24 in the fi nal saw DOUBLE TRAP James Bolding become the 2010 State ISSF Skeet Championship OA Friday 22nd kicked off with the State Double Trap Championship. Con- James Bolding 142 + 24, AA David Cunningham 135, A Zita Dettori 122, ditions were a warm and sunny 29 degrees with 14 shooters entered in B Daniel Egan 111, C Kye Clark 108 the event. After round one it was Craig Trembath setting the pace with Lady Lauryn Mark 126, Junior Kye Clark 108. State Team James Bolding, David Cunningham, Keith Ferguson. ISSF TRAP Also held on the Saturday and Sunday of the competition the ISSF Trap Championship got underway with 48 shooters entering the event. Visitors for this event came from NSW, SA and a squad from New Zealand. In cold blustery conditions on the Saturday scores were low. Junior shooter Owen Robinson from NZ started well with a 25 in his fi rst round. The only other 25 shot for the day came in the last squad of the last round with Craig Henwood posting a clean round. After day 1 we saw Frank Minici and Nidal Asmar lead on 70/75. Talih Boukamel and Owen Robinson both on 69. Three others were on 68 including Catherine Skinner who was Double Trap Winners - Nick Kirley (AA grade) Geoff Aston (Junior), Craig Trembath (Overall), also leading the ladies. Roger Esplin (C Grade) In perfect conditions on Saturday the scores a very well shot 47 opening up a 3 target lead on the rest of the fi eld. improved dramatically, although 25’s were still hard to come by with After 3 rounds he lead into the fi nal on a very respectable 137/150. Next Nathan McDonnell, Craig Henwood and Domingo Diaz (great to see) to qualify was Nick Kirley on 134, Marc Crimmins on 131 (with a very the only ones to put red ink on the board. well shot 49/50 in his last round), Russell Mark 126, Steve Haberman 119 & Geoff Aston 113 rounded off the top 6 for the fi nal. With a 46/50 in the Final, Craig Trembath held onto a 1 tgt victory from Nick Kirley. OA Craig Trembath 137 + 46, AA Grade Nick Kirley 134, A Grade Marc Crimmins 131, C Grade Roger Esplin 98, Junior Geoff Aston 113. State Team Craig Trembath, Nick Kirley & Marc Crimmins. ISSF SKEET Held on Saturday 23rd and 24th the State ISSF Skeet got underway in cold blustery conditions on the Saturday morning with the James Bolding Overall Winner mercury only reaching 16 degrees Trap 2nd place in Ladies Natalie Rooney (NZ) and in ISSF Skeet a far cry from the conditions the Junior Winner Owen Robinson (NZ)

10 AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET SHOOTING NEWS – JANUARY 2011 After the 150 Tgts we had 4 shooters tied on 139 to lead into the fi nal. Nathan McDonnell, Craig Henwood, Nidal Asmar & Talih Boukamel. In 5th position was the mighty Domingo Diaz on 138 showing that there is still plenty of bark in the old dog yet and New Zealand Junior Owen Robinson making 6th spot on 137/150. SERVICE CLINICS 2011 Once again, Canterbury Trap Intl is looking to assist With 2 targets splitting 1st to 6th spot with a single barrel fi nal a any club with a Canterbury trap, to properly service tight fi nal was promised and we their Trapmaster, by inviting them to attend a free Trap were not let down. Nathan, Craig, Service Clinic during the 2011 Australian Trap Nidal and Talih all shot 21 in the Championships in Wagga. fi nal ensuring we had a 4 way Russell Smart from New Zealand will be in attendance tie for the Overall spoils. Craig for several days of this shoot and will be conducting missed his fi rst target, Nidal his service clinics for those clubs that wish to attend. 3rd leaving Nathan and Talih to Talih Boukamel Overall Winner Clinics typically take around 45 minutes and cover the battle it out until the 6th shot got in ISSF Trap away from Nathan leaving Talih basics of setting your trap properly for doubles and the victor. In the Ladies Trap Catherine Skinner lead into the fi nal on singles and servicing the trap. a 134, Natalie Rooney from NZ was next on 132 followed by Laetisha If your club has a new trap mechanic who has not Scanlan 131, Michelle Beecham 128, Kate Cassar 120 and Tania Burke attended one of these service clinics in the past or you 119. A well shot 22 in the Final gave the victory to Catherine Skinner have other members who want to brush up on their with Natalie Rooney shooting a 21 to come 2nd. Trap Results OA knowledge, then please contact Canterbury Trap Intl at Talih Boukamel 139 + 21 + 6, A Grade Nathan McDonnell 139 + 3, A your earliest convenience to register your interest or talk Grade 2nd Nidal Asmar 139 + 2, B Grade Nathan Kotlarewski 129, B Grade 2nd Darren White 127, C Grade Claire Watts 113, C Grade 2nd to the local Canterbury Sales Agent. Spots fi ll fast, so don’t leave this to the last or you may miss out. Tel: +64 3 3844524 Email: [email protected]

AUSTRALIAN CANTERBURY TRAP AGENTS QLD Dennis Harwood Tel : 07 4635 3856 [email protected] Lauryn Mark (Ladies Skeet) & Catherine Skinner (Ladies Trap) QLD Clay Targets Australia Tel: 07 3816 1699 [email protected] Leigh Stokes 109, Junior Owen Robinson 137, Junior 2nd Catherine Skinner 134, Ladies Catherine Skinner 134 + 22, Ladies 2nd Natalie NSW/VIC Peter Fitzalan Tel: 04 2885 6099 Rooney 132 + 21. State Teams Open: Talih Boukamel, Nathan McDon- [email protected] nell, Nidal Asmar. Ladies: Catherine Skinner, Laetisha Scanlan, Michelle TAS Graham Blaskett Tel: 03 6326 2733 Beecham [email protected] That ended another Victorian State ISSF Carnival. A big thank you to all who turned up to make the shoot a success, specially the shooters who SA John Holder Tel: 08 8270 1310 had travelled great distances to compete. With so many AISL events in [email protected] the calendar year held all over Australia it really does make it hard for WA Wayne Kuser Tel: 04 0908 8408 shooters to be able to get time off work and afford to travel to compete in the other major carnivals through out the year. [email protected] A big thank you to all the workers from Melbourne Gun Club for both AUSTRALIAN AUTO TRENCH SALES the preparations and the running of a smooth carnival and to Paul and Steve Whitehead Tel : 0418 719 957 Claire Watts for running the offi ce. [email protected] We look forward to seeing you all return next year in 2011.

JANUARY 2011 – AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET NEWS 11 22010010 GGeraldtoneraldton CCrayfirayfi shsh CCarnivalarnival ith Life GGeraldtoneraldton’’ss MMayorayor withw Lif ra Geraldton ember Fraanknk BBombaraomba Geraldton MMember Fr ajorjor ssponsorponsor ooff A bbeautifuleautiful GGeraldtoneraldton ssunsetunset CCouncilouncil wwasas eeqqualual mam tthihis yyearsears Carnival

ith fi ne weather on the way and whispers that a big contingent of shooters from Victoria and also Bussel- ton on their way to The Shoot we hoped we were ready for a great weekend of shooting and catching up. It was great to see Millsy and Robbie back after a few years off, they always bring a big contingent of shooters with them. Some of the people that come have been coming back year after year for as long as I remember Lars, Robin & Sue, Johny, Greg, Sox, Hollywood, Steve P, Lex & Gay, Tom, Smithy, Steery, Johno and many others) to these people and all the others that come year after year, then go home and spread the word that you have had a Great time, thanks. Also a big thanks to John and Kevin for their help in getting the renos to the bar fi nished in time. We were glad to have $1000 cash {minimum} for overall on 7 of the 9 events this year as well as bigger graded prizes making it one of the biggest pools across the country. As well as the $5000 jackpot to anyone who can shoot the programme clean. So with cash, prizes and crayfi sh worth more than $30,000 competition will always be tough in Geraldton. Event 1 25 target Points Score, sponsored by Twin Disc and Kalbarri Motor Hotel O/A Alan Jones, 1st AA Neil Rundle, 2nd AA Lynne Curtis, 3rd AA Alex Dallas, 1st A Rod Smith, 2nd A Ricardo Luis, 3rd A Ian Grant, 1st B Clint Graham, 2nd B Barry Duncan, 3rd B Dallas High Gun winners Ball, 1st C Jacob Hodge,

12 AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET SHOOTING NEWS – JANUARY 2011 all night. Then as is often the way Maugal dropped one, and not long after Trevor dropped his, leaving the two Vic dicks to fi ght it out. The smart heads of these two experi- enced shooters chose to split the cash and not wanting to tire themselves out any more than need be and considering there was still a lot of shooting to come it was a smart move. Overall and 1st AA Marc Crimmins & Neil Rundle, 2nd AA Trevor Morris, 3rd AA Maugal Boschetti, 1st A Richard Keach, 2nd A Charles Mezzatesta, 3rd A Rob Green, 1st B Todd Henville, 2nd B Brooke McMillan, 3rd B Jack Wallace, 1st C Ricky Wallace, 2nd C Shirly Hocking, 3rd C Mark Murray, Ladies Renae Birgan, Juniors Geoff Aston, Veterans Lex Shipp. Beautiful sunny skies greeted us for Event 7 winner Saturdays events, so after a great I think Toddy is still smiling now Marc Crimmins breakfast the weekends High Gun events began with the 15 target White, 3rd John Hallinan, Ladies Brooke Right: It might be Cash Divide sponsored by Bhagwan McMillan, Juniors Tyson Armstrong, Veterans time for the beard to Marine, GIBS and the Wintersun Lex Shipp. go again Foxy Hotel Event 6 50 target Double Barrel 2nd C Richard Event 4 30 target Medley sponsored by Westrac & Energy Power Hope, 3rd C Neil sponsored by The Liberal Systems Australia White, Ladies Agricultural Team With a revised shooting programme to see if we Renae Birgan, Overall was Peter could fi nish a bit earlier and get the Calcutta Juniors Geoff Holmes, 1st AA Tyson under way wasn’t to be. Maugal and Bruce Aston, Veterans Armstrong, 2nd AA decided they wanted to have a few free targets. Peter Holmes. Neil Rundle, 3rd AA Continued on page 14 Event 2 50 target Lynne Curtis, 1st A Double Barrel Brett Duncan, 2nd A sponsored by Taylor Damien Hutchins, Marine 3rd A Ricardo Luis, With quite a lot of pos- 1st B Clint Graham, sibles on the board the 2nd B Vince Oliveri, shoot off was always 3rd B Todd Henville, going to last a while. 1st C John Hallinan, So after quite a while 2nd C Anthony and lot of walking we Hoyer, 3rd C Neil fi nally got down to White, Ladies Renae 1 squad consisting of Birgan, Juniors Jeff Marc Crimmins, Neil Aston, Veterans John Rundle, Trevor Morris Farrel and Maugal Boschetti. Event 5 25 target The boys quickly settled Life members Jack and Laurel Hartley Points Score in and we thought they nner Alex Dallas with sponsor High Gun wi This Event saw were going to shoot Steve Sayers of Beretta Australia Geraldton’s very own Toddy Henville from Agina, for those who don’t know where that is its just up that way a bit. It was Todd’s fi rst sash and what a time and place to get it, because to win one of the eight sashes on offer at THE SHOOT you have to shoot very well. Great win Toddy. 1st AA Mark Evans, 2nd AA Alexander Dallas, 3rd AA Gary Kelly, 1st A Steve Pellegrino, 2nd A Ricardo Luis, 3rd A Robin Bailey, 1st B Chris Smith, 2nd B Justin Hale, 3rd B Fraser Prowse, Partners in crime Neil & Marc 1st C Tom Birt, 2nd C Neil Alan Jones with sponsor Rick Finch of Twin Disc

JANUARY 2011 – AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET NEWS 13 Sunday was also a great day fi nally the weather was GGeraldtoneraldton being kind to us after a few years of questionable CCrayfirayfi shsh weather. With only 3 events this year on the Sunday a early CCarnivalarnival fi nish was hoped for. We did fi nish earlier than last Continued from page 13 year but not quite as early as we had So with great conditions and world class hoped. But with lighting the boys got to 315 before Maugal such great weather missed leaving Bruce the victor and Maugal and targets scores with the wooden spoon. I am led to believe are always going it might well be a club record break. And to be good. Peter Holmes with sponsors Ian Blayney and Brian Ellis from well done to the both of them getting their Event 7 45 target the Liberal Agricultural Team 300 break. 1st AA Maugal Boschetti, 2nd AA Medley Ladies Melissa Deegenaars, Juniors Geoff William Woodward, 3rd AA Sox Philipasidis, sponsored by MTU Detroit Diesel Ashton, Veterans Doug Thomas. 1st A Damien Hutchins, 2nd A Nathan Blake, Australia and Iron 1 Industries 3rd A Brett Duncan. 1st B Rick Boschetti, Overall Marc Crimmins, 1st AA William Event 8 30 target Double Barrel Handicap 2nd B Ashlee Chester, 3rd B Graeme Chittle Woodward, 2nd & 3rd was split between David sponsored by Professional Fishermen Borough. 1st C Kim Halbert, 2nd C Jack Gibbs, Fox and Alex Dallas, 1st A Damien Hutchins, Members and Spartan Global 3rd C John Clarke, Ladies Melissa Deegenaars, 2nd A Tim Catling, 3rd A Brett Duncan, 1st Dallas Ball, 2nd Bernie Scanlan, 3rd Gary Juniors Jack Wallace, Veterans Tim Catling. 1st B Dallas Ball, Houghton, 4th Arthur With the shooting all done and and the bbqs 2nd B Darren Ward, 5th Steve Aston, 6th cranked up and tubs of prawns being peeled Pack, 3rd B Sox Philipasidis, 7th Alex- every where it was time to welcome our auc- Jason Marsden, ander Dallas, 8th Ryan tioneer and get the Calcutta under way. With 1st C Mark Ball, 9th Tim Catling, record numbers of tickets being sold the pool Murray, 2nd C 10th Andrew Feik, Ladies was always going to be bigger than last year. Phillip Braun, Ashlee Chester, Juniors There was also a record number of shooters 3rd C Neil White, Jack Gibbs, Veterans that sold for well over a $1000 this year, so well Doug Thomas. Calcutta winner done to all the buyers out there, the pool is so Steve Sayers Event 9 30 target big($25,000 plus) because of you the shooters (mr pretty in Double Barrel who buy the tickets and shooters, with a bit of pink himself) with Calcutta sponsored by help from our auctioneer. Bert Boschetti Bert & Rick Boschetti and Latitude Pearls The Calcutta as always was the most anticipated event of the weekend, mostly because of the huge pool that is up for grabs. With the syndicates doing quite well the last few years there were groups of shooters every- where giving anyone they had brought and who had shot the possible a few last minute words of encouragement. Being a handicap event it took quite a while to get down to one squad. With Beretta Australia’s very own Steve (Hollywood) Sayers proving too strong for all comers. You could say this was a win shot under duress as someone had put photos of Steve up around the club Sporting a BEAUTIFUL NIPPLE PINK LONG SLEEVED SHIRT AND TIE he wore to a Beretta function earlier in the All the spooners, who says you don’t get anything for coming second year, and didn’t he look very

14 AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET SHOOTING NEWS – JANUARY 2011 HANDSOME. But he overcame the embar- O’Brien, well done Glen on many years of rassment and won the sash, $1000 winner’s work around our great club. cheque and since he also brought himself in Once again it is time to thank the many people the Calcutta more than $14,500 for 1st in the it takes to run a shoot as big as ours. Firstly the Calcutta, well done Steve it couldn’t have gone ladies in the kitchen once again you have gone to a more deserving shooter. above and beyond with the lunches, morning Overall Steve Sayers, 1st AA Peter Mills, 2nd AA and afternoon teas exceptional. It is a huge job David Fox, 3rd AA Lynne and you all do a splendid job. Curtis, 1st A John Mollica, Julia in the offi ce, great job 2nd A Neil Johnson, 3rd done. All the shooters who A David Walker, 1st B helped out when help was John Rourke, 2nd B Peter needed we couldn’t run the Stuart, 3rd B June Roach, shoot without your help. 1st C Jack Gibbs, 2nd C To all our members who Mark Gibbs, 3rd C John helped out at the busy bee, Hallinan, Ladies Renae the weeks leading up to the Birgan, Juniors Geoff shoot and over the weekend Aston, Veterans Robin it’s all this dedicated effort by Bailey. the members that make the Graded High Guns Spon- weekend as successful as it is. sored By Gail & Peter Well done to the Trap Main- Lemmon, White Flyer tenance team, I don’t think Targets and Spartan we lost any time because of Ladies high gun Renae Birgan with Ammunition. AA Peter trap breakdowns. To sponsor Laurel Hartley Mills 321/325, A Brett all our sponsors Duncan 317/325, B Bruce all without them we Rod does, factitiously I must add the carnival Todd Henville 311/325, smiles after wouldn’t be able just wouldn’t happen without him. Great C Neil White 286/325. beating his t o to give the cash work Rod, and thanks on behalf our our Ladies High Gun spon- brother in law and prizes that members. sored by Laurel & Jack Maugal we do. Hartley Renae Birgan So till next year stay safe and shoot well. To all the 308/325. Juniors High Gun sponsored shooters and P.S on a little bit of a sour note, on Sunday by Winchester Australia Geoff Aston their family and night someone borrowed the Beretta banner. 310/325. Veterans High Gun sponsored friends that These banners cost a considerable amount of by Geraldton Cranes and Haulage Doug travel often great money and Beretta are not only a good sponsor Thomas 317/325. Overall High Gun distances and at of our club but to all clubs across Australia, so sponsored by Beretta Australia, Com- great expense, I if anyone knows where it is they can contact monwealth Bank and Reliance Petroleum think to many me at kemptonfi [email protected] Alex Dallas 322/325. of them, the and no questions asked. We will arrange to With all the shooting fi nished it was shooting comes pick it up. time to get the formal proceedings under second it’s just Just-in Pirrottina way. It was with great pleasure President ’brien a chance to Geraldton Clay Target Club Rod Bailey called on Life Member Jack New life member Glen O catch up with Hartley to present a new life member into The old friends over a beer or cuppa. And without Geraldton Clay Target Club and that was Glen you all the weekend and the competition wouldn’t be what it is. NOTICE TO And fi nally a ALL CLUBS huge well done must go to our President Rod, FEBRUARY the amount of CTSN: jobs, phone calls and anything else that needs doing EARLY CLOSING DATE is more often than not done by him. And it’s not FOR ADVERTISING just in the lead up to The Shoot and IN THE DECEMBER during it, it is just about a twelve CTSN month job now, and even though IS STRICTLY a lot of members do their bit, the DECEMBER 13 Junior High Gun winner with sponsor Tim Steer of Winchester Australia amount of work

JANUARY 2011 – AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET NEWS 15 MMELBOURNEELBOURNE CCUPUP DDAYAY AATT CCASTLEMAINEASTLEMAINE

a clear winner with Colin Dunn the n only one to score 25/25 and take out CChrish Lang RRickick McMcKinnonKinno ris Langridgeridge OAOA HHGG ident wwithith ClubClub PrPresidentes Overall and AA Grade. rison NNeileil MMorrisonor Third and fi nal event was 25 target Points Score with 3 shooters managing he Castlemaine to shoot a clean round of 75/75 Gun Club held a and after the shoot-off Overall and A Grade Tvery successful went to Josh Aitken with Melbourne Cup Day a score of 87/87 points. shoot with 52 shooters High Gun for the day in attendance. Shooters NNeileil FFranklinranklin was won by local travelled from as far OOAA CCorsivia/GBorsivia/GB DDBB shooter Chris Lang- as Melbourne, Kerang ridge with a fi ne score of 124/125. A number and Noorat to attend. Weather conditions were of other shooters shot overcast with the odd shower which did not deter very well on the day, JJeffeff HHoggogg CCorsivia/GBorsivia/GB shooters from good shooting. these include Murray C GGraderade DBDB Schaper who won The club would like to thank Bruce Burns of Corsivia GB 2 B Grade events, for his continued support and valued sponsorship of the ris Penno SB A Gr CChrish Penno SB A Gr Jeff Hogg 2 C Grade Melbourne Cup Day shoot. events, Toni Hogg 1 C The fi rst event was 25 targets Double Barrel and after the competition of Grade and the Ladies and Josh Aitken 9 squads, 12 shooters had shot the possible of 25/25. After the shoot-off 1 A Grade and Juniors. local shooter Neil Franklin was the A Grade and Overall winner with a Overall it was a great day out with score of 89/89. members enjoying the competition. A Second event was 25 targets Single Barrel and on completion there was thank you to all those who helped out on the day and enable the shoot to run so well. Michael Diamond Coaching Clinics RESULTS: 25 tgt Corsivia/GB Double Barrel: O/A and Be coached by a 2 time Olympic Gold Medalist A Gr Neil Franklin 89/89, Leigh Watts 50/51. AA Gr Rick McKinnon 81/82, Tony Moroni JJoshosh AAitkenitken 78/79. B Gr Murry Schaper 88/89, John OOAA PPSS wwinnerinner Specialising in DTL, ISSF Trap and ISSF Double Trap Bale 45/46. C Gr Jeff Hogg 27/29, Garry Hobbs Group bookings with a maximum of 15 people or one-on-one 26/29. 25 tgt Single Barrel: O/A and AA Gr C. Dunn 25/25, C. Langridge 32/33. coaching is available A Gr C. Penno 27/28, D. Oats 26/28. B Gr G. Olgive 23/25, A. Bamfi eld 29/31. C Gr T. Hogg 21/25, G. Hobbs 20/21. You have to have a current shooters licence and coaching 25 tgt Points Score: O/A and A Gr J. Aitkin 87/87, D. Richardson 77/78. AA Gr C. is available Australia wide Langridge 84/87, N. Morrison 77/78. B Gr M. Schaper 79/84, M. Spencer 87/79. C Gr J. Hogg 71/75, G. Hobbs 71/78. Email your details to [email protected] Others: High Gun Chris Langridge 124/125, Ladies Toni Hogg 110/125, Junior Josh Aitken 122/125, C Gr Junior Jamie Hogg 98/125.

16 AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET SHOOTING NEWS – JANUARY 2011 MELBOURNE CUP DAY AT CASTLEMAINE

JANUARY 2011 – AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET NEWS 17 Melbourne Gun Club JEAN & PETER WRAY TRENCH CUP Saturday the 13th of November the Melbourne Gun Club hosted the Jean and Peter Wray Trench Cup. Held in conjunction with the last round of the Victorian High Gun Series the event was planned to be held in September but due to a week of rain and the club being closed due to fl ooding the event was re-scheduled. The event is held in recognition of the tireless efforts both Jean and Peter have put into ISSF shooting over the years not only at the Melbourne Gun Club but Australia wide. Before the installation of our new Matterelli traps for the Commonwealth Games it was a very common site to see Peter with toolbox in hand at the club walking out to repair a machine to keep the old traps running.

Heavy rain was Jean & Peter Wray with OA winner, Nidal Asmar again forecast for the day which saw numbers a Trench in Hayden Stafford and little lower than expected but “C grade” went to Claire Watts 20 shooters turned up to (who managed to beat Wally brave the conditions. In the end again!!). The ladies was won we were lucky the rain held again this year by Catherine off and conditions were Skinner and the Junior was reasonably good apart from taken out by Nathan poor light. Kotlarewski. The overall winner went to A big thank you to all who Nidal Asmar who shot a helped make the day a great great score of 138/150 + 23 shoot and a big congratula- in the fi nal. Great Shooting tions to all the winners and Nidal!! “A grade” was taken place getters. The event will out by Craig Henwood with be held again next year but 138/150, “B grade” was won hopefully in better weather Catherine Skinner Nathan Kotlarewski by a relative newcomer to conditions.

CTSN PHOTO COMPETITION – INAUGURAL 3-MONTHLY WINNER This photograph was submitted by Sally Cripps, a member of the Blackall Clay Target Club. It shows conditions at the Tambo Gun Club on Septem- ber 18th after they recorded 5 inches of rain over the weekend. The traps are in the middle of the racecourse complex and organisers had to lay pallets across the straight to allow shooters access to the layouts without losing a boot or two along the way. It just shows what shooters will put up with to have a shot. For Sally’s effort her club will receive a digital camera and will be in the running for the major prize over 12 months of a full page gloss colour club advertisment in the CTSN.

18 AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET SHOOTING NEWS – JANUARY 2011 THE AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET ASSOCIATION Presents the 2011 NATIONAL TRAP CHAMPIONSHIPS TO BE HELD AT THE NATIONAL SHOOTING GROUNDS TASMAN RD WAGGA WAGGA MONDAY 4th APRIL to SUNDAY 10th APRIL Events to commence at 8.30am daily MONDAY 4TH APRIL State Teams Shoulder to Shoulder Match – Open, Ladies, Veterans, and Juniors Opening Ceremony 71st National Champion of Champions 75T – in conjunction with the 17th Ladies National Champion of Champions and the 17th Junior Champion of Champions. 8th Sub – Junior Champion of Champions 12th Veteran Champion of Champions. Nominations $75 TUESDAY 5TH APRIL 51st National Double Rise Championship 100T – in conjunction with the 17th Ladies National Double Rise Championship and the 17th Junior National Double Rise Championship. 8th Sub – Junior National Double Rise Championship 12th Veteran National Double Rise Championship. Nominations $75 10th National Deauville Doubles Championship Nominations $40 per Team 30th Family Deauville Doubles Event Nominations $20 per Team WEDNESDAY 6TH APRIL 60th National Double Barrel Championship 50T – in conjunction with the 31st Ladies National Double Barrel Championship and the 31st Junior National Double Barrel Championship. 8th Sub – Junior National Double Barrel Championship 12th Veteran National Double Barrel Championship. Nominations $75 THURSDAY 7TH APRIL 57th National Single Barrel Championship 100T – in conjunction with the 23rd Ladies National Single Barrel Championship 20th Junior National Single Barrel Championship. 8th Sub – Junior National Single Barrel Championship 12th Veteran National Single Barrel Championship. Nominations $75 FRIDAY 8TH APRIL 50th National Points/ANZ Trap Championship 100T – in conjunction with the 19th Ladies Points/ANZ Championship 19th Junior Points/ANZ Championship 8th Sub – Junior Points/ANZ Championship 12th Veterans Points/ANZ Championship Nominations $75 SATURDAY 9TH APRIL 62nd Grand Australian Handicap 50T Nominations $ 75.00 SUNDAY 10TH APRIL Mackintosh Teams Shoot – Open, Ladies, Juniors and Veterans Overall High Gun – Ladies, Junior, Sub-Junior, and Veterans High Gun 2011 All Australian Trap Team

EASTER SUNDAY APRIL 24th

JANUARY 2011 – AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET NEWS 19 2011 NATIONAL TRAP CHAMPIONSHIPS Shooter No. (Offi ce use) NOMINATION FORM

ACTA No. First Name Surname Address Club Suburb State Postcode Phone No. Email Mobile/Day Contact TICK ONE or MORE THAN ONE of the boxes if you are ELIGIBLE to compete in the Categories shown below: LADIES All FEMALE competitors must tick this box VETERAN All Shooters 65 years or over on fi rst day of competition Date of Birth / / JUNIOR All Shooters aged 15 & Under 18 years on fi rst day of competition Date of Birth / / Sub-Junior All Shooters Under 15 years on fi rst day of competition Date of Birth / / Mackintosh Veterans (Over 60) on fi rst day of qualifying competition Date of Birth / / Mackintosh Juniors (Aged Under 21 years) on last day of Mackintosh competition Date of Birth / /

TICK Your GRADE AA A B C Your HANDICAP Please note: Nominations CLOSE at 5.00 pm on Friday 4 March 2011 There is a maximum 576 competitors for each event. If Pre-nominations exceed this number a standby list of 50 will be created and used in case of withdrawals. If any vacancies exist on commencement of the program it will be on a “fi rst in” basis at a cost of $25.00 per event extra to enter. Any person nominating at the Window must nominate all of the events they wish to shoot for the week in one visit to the Window if positions are available in that event. (Conditions apply, see Item 1 terms & conditions.) Reduced Pre Nomination Pre Nomination Pre Nationals Juniors/Sub Juniors/*Partner Event Saturday 2nd April 1 Single Barrel Cash Divide – 25T $40 $40 2 Handicap 50T 1st – 5th $40 $40

Event Sunday 3rd April 3 Points Score Cash Divide – 50T $40 $40 4 Nationals Program

Events Monday 4th April 1 71st National Champion of Champions Championship – 75T $65 $75 Tuesday 5th April 2 51st National Double Rise Championship – 100T $65 $75 Wednesday 6th April 3 60th National Double Barrel Championship – 50T $65 $75 Thursday 7th April 4 57th National Single Barrel Championship – 100T $65 $75 Friday 8th April 5 50th Points Score Australia/New Zealand Championship – 100T $65 $75 Saturday 9th April 6 62nd Grand Australian Handicap – 50T $65 $75 *Note: Reduced Nominations shall apply to Juniors and Sub-Juniors. Also Partners entering into the same event whose nomination is lodged at the same time as a member paying full nomination fees. Shooters paying reduced nom’s are eligible for overall, grade and section prizes.

Cash Cheque Visa Mastercard Amount $ Credit Card No: _ _ _ _ / _ _ _ _ / _ _ _ _ / _ _ _ _ Expiry Date: _ _ / _ _ Signature: Please tick one of the following: CREDIT CARD - Please deduct: On receipt of Nomination OR Two weeks prior to Event By my signature: I acknowledge and agree to the ‘Conditions of Entry’. Signed: Date: 20 AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET SHOOTING NEWS – JANUARY 2011 CONDITIONS OF ENTRY – NATIONAL TRAP CHAMPIONSHIPS 1. If a vacancy exists in any events at the Championships a person must nominate for all events they wish to shoot at the nomination window in one visit. To be eligible to shoot in any event the nomination must be received before 10.00am on the day of the event. 2. 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. This card will then be forwarded to the Club Secretary to enable scores shot to be recorded. Note: A $20 fee will be charged for the issue of any duplicate Handicap Card. 3. Squads of 6 to shoot 50 targets/75 targets in brackets of 25, one visit only to the traps. Squads of 6 to shoot 100 targets in brackets of 50, two visits to the traps. National Handicap event to be 5 (fi ve) person squads, 5 (fi ve) targets per lane. 4. Shooters will be Pre-squadded as per ACTA rules and regulations and any interpretation of this will be the responsibility of the Tournament Director. Withdrawing from an event should (if possible) be done giving 48 hours notice in writing (if possible) prior to the event or by ringing the National Offi ce and leaving a message after hours. 5. Each shooter is to take enough cartridges to shoot at 50 targets/75 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 will be incurred. 6. Shooters who fail to be at their squad on time will be required to shoot at a designated trap at a time suitable to management 7. Should a shooter being late for his squad then elect to withdraw from the event he will not be eligible for any refund of nominations paid. 8. 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. 9. All competitors will be called upon to referee and/or score throughout the period of competition. The persons’ designated to referee and score must fulfi l their obligation to do so. While replacement referee and scorers are permissible, the penalty of a loss of one target for their failing to offi ciate shall be made against the offi cially designated person. Failure to either referee or score will 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 will be incurred in the event concerned. 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 fi nal day. All payments must be signed for and proof of identifi cation 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 will 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 or Veterans section, however the overall winner cannot take any grade and 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. Any interpretation of the program and conditions of entry will be the responsibility of attending members of the Executive Committee, whose decision shall be fi nal. 19. An acceptable standard of dress is required for all competitors, Tournament Director to adjudicate. 20. Reduced Nominations shall apply to Juniors and Sub-Juniors. Also partners’ entering into the same event whose nomination is lodged at the same time as a member paying full nomination fees. Shooters paying reduced Noms are eligible for Overall, Grade and section prizes. 21. All Competitors must comply with Firearms Licensing Laws in their State of residence and in the State hosting the National Trap Championships. 22 Payment of the nomination fee only entitles the shooter to enter the event. Changes to the program including the number of targets shot will not be eligible to any refund.

JANUARY 2011 – AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET NEWS 21 CCompetitionompetition MOUNT GAMBIER Gun Club Inc. RRESULTSESULTS TWO DAY SUPERSHOOT 8th & 9th January 2011 South MAJOR SPONSORS Australia

Bordertown 23 Oct 10 23/25, M Leaford 22/25; 25T DB Ian & Overall HIGH GUN sponsor Sunny & Fine (34): 25T DB Grd AA: M Raper, Phillip Campbell Memorial Team Shoot Gambier Shooting Supplies J Hawker, G Kessegian, R Clark, D Beelitz OA: R Clark 26/26; AA: R Clark 26/26, 25/25; A: J Mitchell, P Hendy 25/25; B: P V Bone 25/26; A: A Dipaolo 25/25, P Yes it is here again, the famous Mount Gambier Quire 25/25, S Crane 24/25, N West 24/25; Johncock 23/25; B: F Keen 23/25, K Scarff C: I Dunbar 24/25, P Noske 24/25; 25T 44/48; C: J Forbes 20/25, R Perry 19/25; SUPERSHOOT. SB CS AA & OA: R Clark 28/29, J Hawker 25T DB Woodrow Shield OA: D Oliviero 23/25; A: P Hendy 27/29, R Hounsell 23/25; 45/45; AA: D Oliviero 45/45, T Dunn Trophies to the value of B: N West 23/25, M Wallis 23/26; C: J Bone 44/45; A: A May 23/25, L Schubert 22/25; $12,000 21/25, I Dunbar 21/27; 50T PS CS AA & OA: B: P Marcoionni 25/25, C Jacobs 24/25; All graded events AA, A, B, C R Clark 149/150, G Height 147/150; A: K C: S Rogers 22/25, E Gunby 17/25; 25T Mules 142/1850, R Hounsell 159/168; B: SB Don Fleetwood Memorial Shoot OA: R All Events prizes 1st to 5th K Hobbs 146/150, S Byrnes 139/150; C: J Clark 27/28; AA: R Clark 27/28, T Dunn Bones 122/150, S Wallis 111/150; LAD: L 26/28; A: A May 22/25, A Dipaolo 21/25; Saturday 8th January 2010, Practice 9am, Beelitz 141/150; JNR: A Tpscott 140/150; B: I Hopton 24/32, C Jacobs 23/32; C: R VET: B Crane 130/150. Spinella 19/25, S Rogers 16/25; HG: R Start 10am Bordertown 24 Oct 10 Clark 97/100; C HG: R Spinella 67/100; Event 1 25 tgt Points Score Championship Sunny & Fine (44): 100T Bonaza OA: B BILL QUINN SHIELD: Winner: Monarto Andrrews 147/150; AA: W Hawker 147/150, Alexandra CTC Team: P Hendy, R Clark, Sponsored by Gambier Shooting Supplies A Vilcins 145/150; A: L Beelitz, K Mules T Dunn 70/75; IAN & PHILLIP CAMPBELL Event 2 25 tgt Single Barrel Championship 145/150; B: S Crane 141/150, S Mayberry SHIELD: Winner: Southern Gun Club Team: 138/150; C: I Dunbar 134/150, P Noske; P Baxter, K Scarff, D Keen, F Keen, M Leaford Sponsored by O G Roberts & Co LAD: L Hawker 137/150; JNR: A Tapscott 111/125; WOODROW SHIELD: Winner: 135/150; VET: J Mitchell 142/150; Two Day Monarto Alexandra CTC No 1Team: P Event 3 25 tgt Double Barrel Championship HG OA: G Height 312/325; AA: A Vilcins Hendy, T Dunn, R Clark, G Kessegian, J 310/325; A: K Mules 309/325; B: K Hobbs Michell 119/125. Sponsored by Attiwills Home & Industry 318/325; C: P Noske 255/325; LAD: L Beelitz Port Lincoln 7 Nov 10 Free BBQ & Seafood Tea (At the clubhouse) 305/325; JNR: A Trapscott 293/325; VET: Overcast & Breezy (11): 50T DB AA & A: R Hounsell 304/325; Graham Durbridge V Bone 49/50, B: P Minhard 49/50, C: B Sunday 9th January 2010, Start 9.30 am Birthday Shoot: W Hawker 147/150. Claughton 40/50; 50T PS AA & A: V Bone Lower North 31 Oct 10 148/150, B: P Minhard 144/150, C: B Event 4 25 tgt Single Barrel Championship Windy & Overcast (20):100T Lower North Claughton 127/150; 25T HC: B Claughton BD CS OA: D Lymn 100/100; AA: D Lymn 26/28, C Foster 25/28; OA HG: P Minhard Sponsored by Zema Wines 100/100, L Piscioneri 98/100; A: M Pontifex 216/225. Event 5 50 tgt Double Barrel Championship 98/100, A Tapscott 95/100; B: N West South Australian 24 Oct10 92/100, Beautiful (25): OCT SKT CS OA & A: L Sponsored by Corsivia GB S Fenwick 91/100; C: R Damin 76/100. Schubert 95/100, C Jacobs 91/100; B: R James 91/100, N Praino 90/100; C: D High Gun over events 1-5, Overall, Mallala 4 Oct 10 Williams 88/100, N Grigg 82/100; VET: AA, A, B, C, Veteran Lady & Junior Overcast Clearing to Breezy (32): 10T K Redford 88/100; OCT DB CS OA & A: J DB AA: A Zupanic, G Gilbert, D Lymn, R Moloney 69/70, S Halikiopoulos 68/70; C: TROPHIES Borzillo 10/10; A: L Piscioneri, B Cottell , A C Abela 33/50. Tapscott 10/10; B: B Zanker, G Tapscott, B McGuirk, H Whitehead, J Gilbert 9/10; C: South Australian 26 Nov 10 Power Tools, Zema wines, Cartridges J Meaney 10/10; 100T DB AA: R Borzillo Fine & Mild (28): SEP SKT CS OA & B: B Shooting accessories, Cash & more 117/118, G Gilbert 116/118, A Zupanic McGuirk 56/59, Z McGuirk 48/53; A: B 98/100; OA & A: L Piscioneri 100/100, A Baker 55/59, C Jacobs 51/54; C: R Pitt Supershoot Sponsors Trapscott 98/100, M Collumb 116/119; B: 43/50, M Huxtable 41/50; CONT Gr A: L Ciaramelano 98/100, L Francis 96/100, S R Borzillo 43/44, M Collumb 42/44; B: C Max Medhurst, Corsivia GB, Barry Sims, Fenwick 94/100; C: D Hemming 94/100, J Jacobs 25/25, P Quire 42/43; C: I Brown Algar 90/100, F Kopriva 79/100; OA & AA: 20/25; SEPT MXD T CS OA & A: D Lymn Gavin Height, Mac Sheds R Borzillo 127/128. 50/50, S Halikiopoulos 49/50; B: L Francis 47/50, K Redford 40/50; C: I Brown 46/50; Shelton’s Butcher Shop, Ondra Pheasants, Monarto - Alexandra 17 Oct 10 VET: J Mitchell 46/50; DB GR: A: S Haliki- Cool gusty winds (48): 25T SKT AA: L opoulos 25/25, R Borzillo 24/25; B: L South East Vets Schubert 22/25; A: F Albanese 24/25; B: Ciaramellano 25/25; T Wedding 24/25; C: R Clark 25/25; C: W Spackman23/25, D P Pearce 21/25, I Brown 21/21; OA HG: M Nominations Discounted to $130 Keen 22/25; 25T DB AA: R Clark107/107, L Collumb 139/150. Piscioneri 106/107; A: J Mitchell 27/28, M. for the entire program Leaford 26/28; B: D Keen 33/34, B Burgess South Australian 14 Nov 10 Lady & Junior Concession $100. 32/34; C: I Hein 22/25, R Umback 21/25; Fine & Mild (17): DB CS OA & A: R Borzillo 25T SB AA: J Hawker 24/25, R Clark 27/29; 50/50, J. Moloney 49/50; B: M Huxtable Nomination will include free BBQ & Seafood tea A: A May 35/37, L Schubert 34/37; B: K 47/50, J Rice 45/50; C: V Petraccaro 41/50; Hobbs 24/25, P Marcoionni 23/25; C: S TWR PS Gr A: B Baker 62/75, K Redford on Saturday for shooters and their family Rogers 18/25, S Keen 18/26; 25T PS AA: G 61/75; B: M Giannone 61/75. J Rice 59/75; Kessegian 162/162, R. Clark 161/162; A: C: M Miller 58/75, R Borzillo 49/75; SKT CS Accommodation & General Enquiries S Halikiopoulos 75/75, L Schubert 74/75; OA & C: R Pitt 60/68, N Grigg 59/68; B: R B: K Hobbs 74/78, D Keen 73/78; C: T Kimber 43/50, K Redford 41/50; OA HG: J Max Medhurst (08) 8725 7279 0409 670 534 Drury 65/75, S Keen 63/75; HG: R Clark Rice 142/175. 123/125. Southern 24 Oct 10 Barry Sims (08) 8725 8686 0409 672 686 Monarto - Alexandra 14 Nov 10 (37):25T DB PS sponsored by J & D Hum- Cool & Overcast (39): 25T SKT Bill Quinn berstone: AA & A: L Higgins 78/78, J Higgins Recommended accommodation Skeet Team Shoot OA: C Jacobs 25/25; AA 77/78; B: R Leake 72/75, K Butson 71/75; & A: C Jacobs 25/25, L Schubert 33/33; B: C: T Drury 60/75, S Keen 60/75; 25T SB Tower Motor Inn 08 8724 9411 P Hendy 24/25, R Clark 23/25; C: T Dunn sponsored by J & H Higgins: A: L Higgins

22 AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET SHOOTING NEWS – JANUARY 2011 25/25, J fi dock 23/25; B: G Morgan 23/25, C Southern Yorke Peninsula 14 Nov 10 Caire 22/25; C: M Sutton 21/25; K Morgan Fine (15):10T E/O: H Bowman 10/10, D 20/25; 25T DB A: L Higgins 25/25, J Fidock Butler 10/10; 20T D/ D: D Butler 20/21; K 25/25; B: K Scarff 24/25, W Reilly 24/25; Lee 20/21; 20T DR: A: D Butler 14/20; B: C: K Morgan 22/25, M Sutton 22/25; John B Thompson 12/20; C: S Irlam 11/20; 10T Condamine Gun Club Stewart Reilly Memorial HG Trophy over Walk/Up: D Butler 9/10, H Bowman 8/10, events 1-3: L Higgins 125/125. G Read 7/10. Annual Two Day Shoot Southern Yorke Penisula 24 Oct 10 Wilkawatt 14 Nov 10 Sunny/Warm 23 (18): 25T SKT I.G.A. Overcast & Breezy (14): 100T Murray Mallee EVERYDAY TROPHYY: B Thompson 21/27, Mongrel MXD Medley CS AA & OA: Don 22nd and 23rd January 2011 K Lee 21/31, B.Harrison 20/31; 15T E/O Beelitz 142/150 . B Lock 141/150; A: C DB: H Bowman 15/15; 25T IRLAM EXCA- Windham 140/150, P Rundle 149/160; B: Saturday 22nd 9.00am Start VATIONS TROPHY A: G Read 23/25; B: H S Gregor 136/150, M Batten 135/150; C: Bowman 23/25; C: S Irlam 24/31; 25T Grd D Lock 133/150, I Dunbar 119/150; HG: D Event 1 30T Medley (15DB, 15Pts) Nom $20 A: G Read 21/25; B: B Thompson 22/25; Beelitz 142/150. C: S Irlam 21/25. OA Sash & Trophy 1st & 2nd AA, A, B & C Grades Event 2 25T Pts Championship Nom $20 Chair Event OA Sash & Squatter’s Chair 1 & 2nd Queensland AA, A, B & C Grades Event 3 50T Condamine Bell DB Nom $25 Championship OA Condamine Bell & Trophy, 1st & 2nd Bundaberg 6 Nov 10 Callide Dawson 17 Oct 10 AA, A, B, & C Grades Hot & steamy 928): 25T SK HC A: R Rehbein Fine & Clear (30): 30T Medley 15M AA: 22/25; B: P Bozier 23/25; C: A Collins & C Polsen 48/50, L Bunker 47/50, J Riggs Saturday Total $65 A Bozier 21/25; 25T SK CS OA: R Rehbein 43/50; A: C Bennett 49/50, R Holden 45/50, 25/25; A: R Rehbein 25/25; B: K Rehbein M Howard & M Elliott 43/50; B: S Pearce & Sunday 23rd 8.00am Start 22/25; C: A Bozier 20/25; 25T DB CD AA: P DeGit 44/50, S Struss 43/50, G Reynolds R Rehbein, K Perkins, G Mathews 24/25; A: & D Donaldson 42/50; C: R Assman 42/50, Event 4 30T DB Continental Nom $20 T Gardner, M Budgen 24/25; B: S Bylsma, K Holden & T Volkoff 41/50, F Hewitt 38/50; G Christensen 25/25; C: T Rosmalen, J 25T DB 15M AA: J McAlister 25/25, J Riggs OA – Sash & Trophy, 1st & 2nd Archibald, L Pohlner 21/25; 25T SB AA: 55/56; A: M Elliott 25/25, C Bennett 24/25; AA, A, B, & C Grades K Perkins 23/25; A: B Charteris 24/25; B: B: P DeGit 24/25, G Reynolds 24/26; C: A B Morrissy 22/25; C: I Taylor 20/25; 25T Volkoff 25/25, Z Wass 24/25; 30T CONT Event 5 30T “Condamine Bell” Nom $20 DB PTS CS OA: I Wynyard 75/75; AA: I 15M AA: C Polsen 28/30, L Bunker 27/31; Wynyard 75/75; A: D Rudd 73/75; B: R A: M Elliott 30/31, J Riggs 29/31; B: D SB Championship Howie 72/75; C: B Fisher 64/70; 25T CON’T Donaldson 28/30, J Fairley 26/30; C: R OA Condamine Bell & Trophy, AA: R Rehbein 25/25; A: P Rehbein 25/25; Assman 30/30, Z Wass 34/36; 25T DB Gr B: T Harker 23/25; C: L Pohlner 24/25; HG: HC AA: L Bunker 25/26, J McAlister 24/26; 1st & 2nd AA, A, B & C Grades G Mathews 144/150. A: Brett Graving 22/25, M Elliott 21/25; Event 6 20Pr Double Rise Nom $30 OA Sash & Trophy, 1st & 2nd GOLD COAST AA, A, B & C Grades CLAY TARGET CLUB Sunday Total $70 TOTAL NOMINATIONS $135 JANUARY PROGRAMS 60% nominations for Veterans, Ladies and Juniors Practice 1.00 to 5.00pm most Saturdays Shooting the whole program Please note: The club will not be open for practice on High Guns Squatter’s Chair and Sash Saturday 1st January or for Sporting on OA, AA, A, B, C grades Sunday 2nd January 2011 Trophies Ladies, Veterans and Juniors Wednesday 5th January Buffet Dinner at the Club House on Saturday Night – Night Trap Camping Facilities Available on the Grounds 75 Targets 15m - 7.00 pm Start Checkout our webpage for all of our sponsors names Nominations include Hot Supper and any extra information as it becomes available Sunday 9th January http://www.combinedctc.com/Condamine.html – Trap Other Accommodation Options Condamine Hotel Ph (07) 4627 7219; 125 Targets - 4 Events - 9.00 am Start Condamine Caravan Park Ph (07) 4627 7179; (Trap Captain: Mike Swale 0418 763168) Golden West Motor Inn Miles Ph (07) 4627 1688; Starline Motel Miles Ph (07) 4627 1322; Saturday 16th January Outback Motel Miles Ph (07) 4627 2100; – Skeet Miles Motel Ph (07) 4627 2022; 125 Targets - Four Graded Events Windsor Hotel Miles Ph (07) 4627 1159; 9.30 am Start Nelgai Farm B&B (07) 4627 7124 (Skeet Captain: Chris Larsen 0438 797456) President: Clayton Cusack (07) 4627 7009 Club 81 Gross Rd Woongoolba Ph 07 5546 1368 Secretary: Luke Philp (07) 4628 1299 www.goldcoastclaytargetclub.com The Committee Reserves the Right to Alter the Program The Committee reserves the right to alter advertised programs.

JANUARY 2011 – AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET NEWS 23 24 AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET SHOOTING NEWS – JANUARY 2011 KINGAROY CLAY TARGET CLUB TTwowo DayDay AnnualAnnual 4th 5th 6th February 2011 IIncorporatingncorporating 5500 TTargetarget StateState NightNight PointsPoints ChampionshipsChampionships (Friday(Friday Night)Night) Friday 4th February 2011 Commencing 7pm Event 1 50 Target State Night Points Championships ($35) Sponsored by Maxisports Saturday 5th February 2011 Commencing 9.30am Event 2 30 Target Medley Event 3 30 Target Points Score Championship Sponsored by Ken Mills Toyota Event 4 50 Target Continental Championship Sponsored by Pioneer Seeds & FarmOz Chemicals Sunday 6th February 2011 Commencing 8.30am Event 5 30 Target Double Barrel Championships Sponsored by Thorp’s Jewellers Event 6 30 Target Handicap Event 7 15 Pair Double Rise Sponsored by BGA Agri-Services. Noms Open $130, Lad/Vet/Jun $90 (Excluding Event 1) HIGH GUNS (Overall High Guns Events 2-7) High Gun Sponsors: Ken Anderssens Fruit Mart, Col Otto Evaluations, Qld Police Clay Target Club, Cr Damian Tessman. Sash for Overall, First and Second on each event Handicap event 1st – 4th Camping available Powered sites (Supported by Ergon Energy), Showers, Bar and kitchen. Practice from 3pm on Friday. Breakfast available Saturday & Sunday Saturday night meal at clubhouse in conjunction with Calcutta. Contact: Gary Brown 0417 922 860 (President) or Peter Powne 0427 256 197 (Secretary)

JANUARY 2011 – AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET NEWS 25 B: G Reynolds 24/25, D Donaldson 23/25; Curley 24/25; A: D Reeves 22/25, R Cusack Rockhampton 6 Nov 10 Cacciopolli 119/120; A: G Langridge 92/93, C: T Volkoff 32/34, K Holden 31/34.; 15Pr 21/25; B: R Gough 23/25, B Bentley 14/25; Fine Night /Overcast Day (60/72):25T CZ D Young 95/96; B: D.Harwood 73/75, D DR 15M AA: C Polsen 25/30, R Woodrow C: D Marriott 21/25, E Robinson 19/25; Night PS CS OA: S Dolan 94/99; AA: T Conduit 78/81; C: N Davis 66/75, D Green 21/30; A: M Elliott 24/30, J Riggs 22/30; 25T PS AA: S Curley 75/75, C Wilson 73/75; Moore 91/99, GMcPherson 72/75; A: N 65/75; 30T CONT OA: S Weeden 134/134; B: G Reynolds 19/30, P Degit 18/30; C: A A: D Reeves 72/75, R Cusack 69/75; B: Busteed 76/78, L Thompson 72/75; B: K AA: D Cacciopolli 133/134, A Uphill 91/92; Volkoff 22/30, F Hewitt 20/30. R Gough 67/75, B Bentley 64/75; C: D Mott 71/75, G Reynolds 70/75; C: K Green A: W Mattarollo 34/34, J Reid 33/34; B: J Callide Dawson 21 Nov 10 Marriott 63/75, G Kent 61/75; 25T DB 65/75, J Gordon 64/75; 25 T CZ Night CONT Belleri 30/30, C Power 32/33; C: H Finch Showers & Cool (21): 25T DB E/O 15M AA: AA: W Reeves & S Curley 25/25; A: J Molloy CS OA: F Robinson 68/68; AA: J Maxwell 28/31, D Musumeci 27/32; HG OA: D Cac- M Burnett & L Bunker 25/25, C Polsen & 24/25, D Reeves 23/25; B: R Gough 20/25, 37/38, V Hyde 28/29; A: M Hetherington ciopolli 256; AA: D Stevens 254; A: T Rogers F Robinson 24/25; A: M Elliott 24/25, M B Bentley 17/25; C: D Marriott 21/25, G 67/68, A Olive 35/36; B: A Bianchi 27/28, 246; B: D Newberry 240; C: N Davis 210; Howard & J Riggs 23/25; B: J Fairley 25/25, Kent 18/25. A Allenby 26/28; C: F Hewitt 24/25, A Bell LAD: D Young 235; JNR: T Costanzo 227; W Waldron 20/25; C: R Assman & Z Wass Dysart 7 Nov 10 23/25; 25T PS CD AA: P Crook, A Dallas, VET: B Weedon 239. 23/25, K Holden 21/25; 30T DB Pts 15M Overcast (9): 30T DB: E Bates 29/30, M B Harrison, J Maxwell, S Moore & R Olive Teelba 23 Oct 2010 AA: C Polsen 89/90, F Robinson 87/90; A: Fuller 28/30, K Parkinson 28/30, S Millar 74/75; A: F Robinson, L Chelepy 74/75; B: Fine (30): 30T Medley 15T DB 15T PS OA: M Elliott 84/90, C Bennett 82/90; B: W 27/30; 25T PS: S Millar 74/75, T Davey N Warnock , SMoore 70/75; C: J Gordon C Ingleton 74/75; AA: V Moore 67/69, R Waldron 84/90, P deGit 82/90; C: R Assman 73/75, K Parkinson 72/75; 25T SB: K Parkin- 72/75, R Fisher 69/75; 100T DB (Darby Woodrow 61/63; A: W Newton 61/63, 75/90, Z Wass 66/90; 25T SB 15M AA: L son 23/25, T Davey 22/25, E Bates 21/25; Milner Memorial) OA: R Olive 119/119;AA: K McGuire 60/63; B: D Cameron 71/75, Bunker 24/25, C Barletta 22/25; A: J Riggs 10 Pr D/R: E Bates 19/20, M Fuller 16/20, J Maxwell 172/173, L Bunker 171/173; A: T B Lasker 58/60; C: M Carracher 51/60; J 23/25, M Elliott 22/25; B: S Pearce 27/31, P K Parkinson 14/20. Olive 118/119, L Thompson 102/103; B: A Cameron 55/66; 50T DB OA: P McDou- Volkoff 102/104, G Reynolds 101/104; C: DeGit 26/31; C: K Holden 21/25, R Assman Goondiwindi 14 Nov 10 gall 89/89; AA: C Cusack 49/50, V Moore F Hewitt 93/100, TLamb 92/100; HG C: A 49/51; A: W Newton 88/89, J Coggan 69/70; 20/25; 25T DB CONT 15M AA: C Polsen 50T DB HC: M Winning 47/50, K Whifi eld Volkoff 245/275; B: G Reynolds 258/275; B: J Dolling 48/50, R Carracher 50/53; C: J 25/25, L Bunker 32/33; A: M Howard 47/50, R Carrigan 47/50, S Winning 47/50; A: S Dolan 266/275; AA: L Bunker 267/275; Cameron 43/50, S Pile 44/53; 30T CONT 24/25, M Elliott 23/25; B: J Fairley 25/27, 75T Medley 25T DB, 25PS, 25T CONT AA: OA: T Moore 269/275. OA: G Moore 68/68; AA: P McDougall W Waldron 24/27; C: R Assman 23/25, Z T Rogers 124/125, J Turner 121/125; A: 67/68, R Woodrow 42/43; A: D Cameron Wass 22/25; 20T Walkback AA: M Burnett R Carrigan 121/125, J Peters 121/125, A South East Zone 30 Oct 10 41/41, G Colson 40/41; B: C Ingleton 29/30, 16/20, L Bunker 15/20; A: M Elliott 18/20, Hoffmann 116/125; B: B Farlow 119/125, Fine & cool (94): 25T DB CD AA: 19 possi- B Bryant 27/30; C: J Mulckey 29/30, M Car- C Bennett 15/20; B: S Pearce 17/20, J Fairley G Thwaite 117/125, M Winning 114/125; bles A: T Rogers 25, F Cilli 25, G Morgan 25, racher 28/30; 30T PS OA: D Cameron 94/96; 15/20; C: R Assman 13/20, L Batin 12/20. C: S Winning 108/125, I Winning 108/125, K Bourke 25; B: K.Green 25, J Gerrard 25, D Newberry 25; C: N Davis 23, K Radford 23; A: R Woodrow 93/96, C Cusack 86/90; A: Charters Towers 3 Oct 10 K Whitfi eld 107/125; HG AA: T Rogers 25T SB CS OA: S Cannazzaro 31/31; AA: D D Cameron 86/90, W Newton 85/90; B: J Fine/Warm (30): SKT S/S: G Davis, J Davis, J 169/175; A: R Carrigan 168/175; B: B Dolling 87/90, C Ingleton 86/90; C: B Collins Farlow 163/175; C: S Winning 155/175. Cacciopolli 30/31, M Ford 25/26; A: J Reid Davis, G Archer 25/25; 25T DB AA: R Linton, 29/30, B Weedon 33/35; B: D Harwood 83/90, M Carracher 81/90; 30T SB OA: V P Dury 24/25; A: N Sinclair, R Hunter 25/25; Kingaroy 7 Nov 10 30/32, K Green 29/32; C: D Green 21/25, Moore 39/41; AA: B Pile 38/41, C Cusack B: N Giddy, G Bennett, R Peno 24/25; C: Fine (19): 100T Medley sponsored by H Finch 19/25; 30T Medley OA: D Stevens 27/30; A: K McGuire 29/31, J Coggan 28/30; W Masters 24/25, S Goss 23/25; 25T PS Kingaroy Mower Centre: OA: C Tanner 199/200; AA: M Swale 198/200, S Trafford B: C Ingleton 29/31, A Banyer 28/30; C: J AA: G Facer, R Linton 70/75; A: G Archer 95/100; AA: P Clarkson 135/142, Col 146/150; A: S Cannazzaro 50/50, B Weedon Thorn 24/30, M Carracher 26/33; 15Pr 74/75, R Hunter 73/75; B: N Giddy 75/75, B Gurski 134/142; A: P Smith 94/100, N 72/75; B: D Newberry 50/50, K Green D/R OA: R Woodrow 26/30; AA: C Cusack Hembrow 74/75; C: G Kent 69/75, B Davis, Tessman 89/100; B: M Behm 94/100, R 49/50; C: D Musumeci 46/50, D Green 25/30, M Collins 39/48; A: W Newton S Goss 66/75; 25T CONT AA: P Dury 25/25, Brittain 100/108; C: C Otto 78/100, B 45/50; 25T DB CS OA: D Stevens 222/222; 25/30, J Penfold 30/40; B: A Banyer 18/30, I Turner 24/25; A: D Killick 25/25, R Hunter Fyfee 72/100. AA: D Cacciopolli 221/222, N Cracknell R Carracher 24/40; C: J Thorn 18/30 M Car- 24/25; B: Edwards 25/25, N Young 24/25; Normanton 23 Oct 10 103/104; A: B Brown 88/89, G. Langridge racher 24/40; JNR HG: S Pile 200/290; LAD C: W Masters, J Dunstone 23/25; 25T HC Warm & windy (16):25T DB AA: W Reeves 46/47; B: D Newberry 39/40, C Power HG: V Moore 271/290; VET HG: B Bryant CONT: S Goss, J Dunstone, W Read. 25/25; A: D Reeves 25/25; B: D Edwards 28/29; C: H Finch 23/25, D Musumeci 222/290; C HG: M Carracher 237/290; BG: Cloncurry 24 Oct 10 25/25; C: T Robinson 24/25; 25T SB: F 26/29; 15Pr D/R CS OA: D Cacciopolli D Cameron 269/290; A HG: W Newton Warm & windy (17): 25T DB AA: W Reeves Johnson 23/25, D Reeves 22/25, B Payne & 29/30; AA: D Stevens 38/40, M Ford 35/40; 264/290; AA HG: C Cusack 271/290; OA 25/25, S Curley 24/25; A: R Cusack 24/25, J S Carter 21/25; 25T SKT HC: S Over 25/25, A: T Rogers 27/30, S Puglisi 32/40; B: D HG: R Woodrow 274/290; McTAGGART Molloy 26/28; B: R Gough 23/25, B Bentley W Reeves 24/25, D Edwards 21/25; 25T PS Newberry 36/40, J Belleri 25/30; C: N Davis SHIELD: M Carracher. 22/25; C: G Kent 23/25, K Richards 22/27; AA: W Reeves 74/75; A: D Reeves 69/75 . B: 24/30, D Musumeci 20/30; 25T PS CS OA: Teelba 23 Oct 10 25T SB AA: C Wilson 25/25, W Reeves & S S Carter 70/75; C: B Payne 66/75. R Dean 192/192; AA: T Ryder 101/192, D Fine (30): 30T Medley (15T DB,15T PS) Robin Loy Memorial

WARWICK CLAY TARGET CLUB - SUNDAY 6TH FEBRUARY 2011 - 9:00am

4 layouts Event 1 Event 3 Graham Steven's Windscreens laporte traps 25 Target Double Barrel Robin Loy Memorial canterbury phono pulls Trophies 1st & 2nd each grade corsivia fluro targets Nom. $12.50 30 Pair Double Rise all events 15 metres ______Sash & *Engel Eclipse : 1st each grade bbq lunch & afternoon tea Trophy : 2nd each grade nominations (open) $45 Event 2 Nom. $20.00 (ladies, vets, juniors) $40 Queensland Gun Exchange 25 Target D/B Pointscore Proudly Sponsored by * Engel Eclipse 38 Litre Chest Fridge / Freezer Trophies 1st & 2nd each grade the Loy Family. Nom. $12.50 RRP : $999

President : Michael Loy 0429 617 624 - Post : Secretary, Warwick Clay Target Club Inc., P.O.Box 261, Warwick, Q'ld., 4370. www.warwickgunclub.com.au - Email : [email protected]

26 AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET SHOOTING NEWS – JANUARY 2011 OA: C Ingleton 74/75; AA: V Moore M Barton 47/50; A: N Dimmick 53/56, JNR: C Allan 231/260, VET: M Barton Warwick 7 Nov 10 67/69, R Woodrow 61/63; A: W Newton M Denton 52/56; B: P Bozier 47/50, D 226/260. Windy at times (51): 25T PS CD AA: C 61/63, K McGuire 60/63; B: D Cameron Moon 42/50; C: C Gray 44/50, A Bozier Townsville 17 Oct 10 Schoenfi sch 72/75; A: R Auger 74/75, J 71/75, B Lasker 58/60; C: M Carracher 43/52; 50T 28G SKT & 12G SKT 28G AA: Cloudy and Fine (56):36T S/C under Lewis Loy 74/75; B: M Loy 74/75; C: R Boyes 51/60, J Cameron 55/66;50T DB OA: P D Dundon 50/50; A: G Petrou 50/50; B: P System: N Benson 29/36, D Zammitt, P 70/75; 25T DB AA: D Tattam 35/35, C McDougall 89/89; AA: C Cusack 49/50, Bozier 39/50; C: A Bozier 36/50; 12G: A: Dury, G Reeves 25/36. C Davis ,D Bailey, B Schoenfi sch 34/35; A: N Flemming 29/29, V Moore 49/51; A: W Newton 88/89, J L Edwards 50/50; B: P Moloney 49/50; C: Bullick 25/36, J Dunstone 22/36, J Saville, L Johnson 28/29; B: D Conduit 25/25, K Coggan 69/70; B: J Dolling 48/50, R Car- B Fawcett 41/50; 50T 20G SKT &12G SKT B Miller, R MacCormack, A Mosatto, P Rowling 33/35; C:R Boyes 24/25, John racher 50/53; C: J Cameron 43/50, S Pile 20G AA: D Michie 53/54; D Dundon 54/56; Giardino, S Rosendahl 21/36; 72T S/C under Dean 25/27; 25T SB AA: D Tattam 25/25, 44/53;30T CONT OA: G Moore 68/68; AA: A: A Mason 52/54; B: P Bozier 43/50; C: A Lewis System: B Taylor 60/72, N Benson & W C Schoenfi sch 34/35; A: L Johnson 24/26, J P McDougall 67/68, R Woodrow 42/43; A: Bozier 41/50; 12G AA: M Fanning 49/50; A: Benson 58/72, B Bullick 55/72, R Hunter, Kennedy 23/26; B: K Rowling 23/25, M Loy D Cameron 41/41, G Colson . B: C Ingleton M Denton 46/50; B: P Moloney 48/50; C: B J Davis, R Carty 50/72, J Dunstone & N 24/27; C: D Green 23/25, M Loy 22/26; 25T 29/30, B Bryant 27/30; C: J Mulckey 29/30, Fawcett 39/50; 50T 410G SKT & 12G SKT Beale 46/72, P Cox, D Zammitt, T Vincenzi, DB HC: T Rogers 38/38, W Eastwell 37/38, M Carracher 28/30; 30T PS OA: D Cameron 410G AA: D Dundon 48/50; A: A Mason D Bailey 45/72. L Johnson 31/32, D Conduit 41/42. 94/96; AA: R Woodrow 93/96, C Cusack 46/50; B: P Bozier 28/50; C: A Bozier 39/50; 86/90; A: D Cameron 86/90, W Newton 12G AA: M Barton 47/50; B: P Moloney 85/90; B: J Dolling 87/90, C Ingleton 86/90; 48/50; C: D Charlesworth 43/50. C: B Collins 83/90, M Carracher 81/90; 30T Toowoomba 13 Nov 10 SB OA: V Moore 39/41; AA: B Pile 38/41, (66): 30T CONT OA: R Dean 38/38; AA: C Cusack 27/30; A: K McGuire 29/31, J D Stevens 37/38, G Newey 32/33; A: A Coggan 28/30; B: C Ingleton 29/31, A Allenby 34/35, J Gerrard 53/54; B: K Green Banyer 28/30; C: J Thorn 24/30, M Carracher 30/30, S Brereton 37/39; C: A Mason Victoria 26/33; 15 Pr D/R OA: R Woodrow 26/30; 26/30, B Collins 25/30, 30T PS OA: K AA: C Cusack 25/30, M Collins 39/48; A: Simpson 88/90; AA: D Johnson 96/99, W Newton 25/30, J Penfold 30/40; B: A R Drews 93/99; A: H Dean 103/108, N Banyer 18/30, R Carracher 24/40; C: J Thorn Fleming 101/108; B: K Penfold 87/90, V 18/30, M Carracher 24/40; JNR HG: S Pile Nolan 91/96; C: N Davis 82/90, A Mason 200/290; LAD HG: V Moore 271/290; VET 79/90; 30T DB OA: P Pearce. 108/108; AA: Alexandra 7 Nov 10 82/90, D Long 80/90; C: A Vincent 79/90, G HG: B Bryant 222/290; C HG: M Carracher B Pile 107/108, R Dean 60/61; A: A Allenby Fine to start, storms to fi nish (40): 20T Moorby 70/90; HG: L Cook 119/120; 2010 237/290; B HG: D Cameron 269/290; A 36/37, M Barton 32/33; B: S Brereton SB OA & A: R Judd 20/21; AA: T Rohrlach Aggregate OA: W Medwell. 34/35, C Gray 33/35; C: A Mason 32/33, J HG: W Newton 264/290; AA HG: C Cusack 20/22; B: D Kirley 19/21; C: L Doyle 18/22; Boort 3 Oct 10 271/290; OA HG: R Woodrow 247/290; Segond von Banchet 31/33; 30T SB OA: S 20T DB “Old Trout Opening” OA & AA: A Whitehead 32/32; AA: P Westbury 32/33, R Fine; 10T PS E/O: T Moroni, W Whitehead Wooden Spoon: S Salter; McTAGGART Kirley 102/103, Steve Wells 25/26; B: R Dean 40/41; A: A Denton 36/38, B Zillman & L Saunders all 30/30; DB CS OA & AA: SHIELD: M Carracher. Stewart 29/30; C: R Kirley 18/20; 15T 35/38; B: B Battle 28/30, C Gray 27/30; R Ross 65/65, T Maroni 64/65; I Phillops Toogoolawah 24 Oct 10 C: A Rudd 28/35, J Segond von Banchet DB CONT OA & B: P Grant 22/22; AA: R 47/48, G Elliot 30/31; B: M Chalmers Fine Warm (31): 100T MED, 50T DB, 50T 27/35; 50T HC: C Porteus 49/50, A Allenby Burgess 35/37; A: W Forrest 18/19; C: C 26/27, B L Saunders 25/27; D Shephard PS AA: D Reynolds 199/200, D Johnson 48/50, S Whitehead 48/50, J Segond von Petersen 21/22; 10 Pr D/D: A & D Kirley 19/25, G Quinton 17/25; 25T HC: C Dal- 191/200; A: G Langridge 192/200, J Banchet 48/50; AA: B Pile 48/50, C Allen 22/22; M & H Ward 21/22. rymple, I Phillops,W Whitehead. Kennedy 190/200; B: D Harwood 189/200, 48/50; 15PR DR OA: K Nealon 38/40; AA: Beaufort 19 Nov 10 Boort 7 Oct 10 D Shepherd 186/200; C: I Boycon 172/200, D Caccioppoli 37/40, D Stevens 28/30; A: K Mild (34): B Foreman Memorial CS OA & Warm, threatening showers, no signifi cant T Collins 163/200; LAD: A Gordon 135/200; McGuire 35/40, B Zillman 42/50; B: C Allan A: W Medwell 54/54, B Preston, AA: G Har- rain. (20): 10T PS E/O: C Dalrymple, D Cox VET: J Edmonds 186/200; JNR: L Langridge 26/30, K Penfold 34/40; C: J Segond von greaves 50/5, AA: M Cocks; B: P Falkinder 30/30;25T PS DB CS OA & A: D Cox 90/90, 173/200. Banchet 20/30, A Rudd 27/40; HG OA: K 30/31, B Dowsing 30/31; C: D Sandwith D Oats 89/90; AA: R McKinnon 74/75; B: L Toowoomba 23 Oct 10 Nealon 246/260; AA: D Stevens 245/260, A: 29/30, A Vincent 27/30; 30T PS OA & AA: Saunders 74/75, L Wooley 73/75; C: R Algie Sunny and warm (24): 50T 12G SKT OA: A Allenby 242/260; B: K Penfold 236/260; L Cook 89/90, M Cocks 87/90; A: J Kerr 69/75, D Shephard 64/65; 25T DB CS OA & D Dundon 49/50; AA: L Edwards 48/50, C: J Dean 217/260; LAD: J Allan 234/260; 88/90, W Medwell 86/90; B: P Falkinder AA: D Cox 87/88, R McKinnon; B: L Wooley

Moonie Annual Shoot 19th & 20th February 2011 JANUARY 2011 Saturday 10.00am start BAIRNSDALE SATURDAY 1ST JANUARY 100tgt Ironman Medley Evt 1 25t DB Sweeps 25tgt D/B Pts S/B & Cont, AA,A,B &C 1-2 Evt 2 25t Points Score WONTHAGGI 1ST JANUARY Wonthaggi 100 Evt 3 25t Single Barrel 100tgt D/B, AA,A,B &C 1-2 Evt 4 50t Continental TRARALGON UNDAY JANUARY 2ND Saturday Night three course meal and Sunday New Year shoot 90tgt D/B, AA,A,B &C 1-2 morning breakfast at Moonie Sports’ Club FOSTER SATURDAY 8TH JANUARY Sunday 9.00am start Budge Shield 5tgt Pts H/cap Evt 5 25t DB Sweeps 25tgt H/cap 1,2,3, b/m & f/m Evt 6 50t Medley (25DB & 25Pts) 40tgt D/B AA,A,B &C 1-2 MORWELL SATURDAY 15TH JANUARY Evt 7 25t Fixed Meterage 45tgt D/B cont AA – 21, A – 19, B – 17, C – 15 45tgt D/B C/ship All events AA, A, B, C 1-2 All events paid 1 & 2 in all grades. Handicap 1 – 5 KORUMBURRA SATURDAY 22ND JANUARY High Guns all grades 50tgt Pts Ladies, Veterans & Juniors if 3 or more 50tgt D/B Shade over the lanes for shooters. All events AA, A, B, C 1-2 TRARALGON SATURDAY JANUARY 29TH Noms $130.00 Budge Shield Accommodation available Moonie Motel 07 4665 0200 5tgt Pts H/cap Phone: Phil Egan 07 4665 0230 25tgt H/cap 1,2,3, b/m & f/m Donald Cameron 07 4665 0141 45tgt D/B AA,A,B &C 1-2

JANUARY 2011 – AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET NEWS 27 86/87, C Dalrymple 29/31; C: D Shephard A: R Hounsell 20/20, R Papst 18/20; B: 55/56, N Woolhouse. M Williams, B Joy, G James 19/20; C: L Callawadda/Stawell 31 Oct 10 Niewand 17/20; 30T North West Zone SOUTHERN Overcast but fi ne (32): 75T Sanders Seed- Night CONT PS CS AA & OA: A Bolwell cleaning Ch /Ch OA: W Hawker 173/175; 90/90, C Kelly 87/90; A: R Hounsell 84/90, PENINSULA AA: C Dunn 147/150, T Hughes 121/125; W Jorgensen 74/90; B: G James 87/90, A: M Hall 119/125, W Coates 118/125; B: M Williams 82/90; C: L Niewand 68/90; G James 169/175, G Grant 118/125; C: HG AA: A Bolwell 110/110; A: R Hounsell JANUARY 2011 D Pollock 97/125, S Wallis 95/125; 25T 104/110; B: G James 106/110; C: L Niewand Johnsons Merchandise HP: C Jorgensen 85/110. 33/34, W Coates 32/34; M Wallis 27/29, Central Wimmera 7 Nov 10 MORNINGTON CLAY TARGET CLUB INC A McKnight 29/31; OA J & A Fencing HG: Sunny, overcast, windy, showers. (41); Melways 146 A11 G James 172/175. 54T Horsham Clay Pigeon Club Anniver- Callawadda/Stawell 20 Nov 10 sary Championship AA & OA: R Lehmann Saturday Jan 8th 12.30 pm Start Sunny (23): 25T PS CS O/A: R Jorgensen 80/80, C Kelly 77/80; A: S Cuttler 70/71, 75/75; AA: J Hemley 74/75, T Hughes & C K Pitt 69/70; B: S Wombwell 57/62, G 10 Tgt Points E/O Dunn 72/75; A: R Jorgensen 75/75, G James; Strauss 74/80; C: N Dobbins 58/62, D Sonny Cross Memorial Championship B: G Grant 71/78, M Williams 70/78; C: A Jackway 57/62; 30T Sharrock HC: G James Jorgensen 71/75, G Cray 67/75; 25T Night 30/30, R Duthie 41/42, A McNight 40/42, 100 Tgt D/Barrel Sash Event SB CS O/A & AA: T Hughes 25/25, R Black; R Lehmann,W Hawker 34/35; 30T R Butler A: L Gibson 24/25, T Foster 22/25; B: G Memorial DB CS AA & OA: A Pollock Practice Friday 4pm-6pm BBQ afterwards Strauss 22/25, K Mulvenney 21/25; C: A 120/120, R Black 117/120; A: R Hounsell Jorgensen 21/26, G Cray 20/26; 25T Night 53/54, S Cuttler 42/43; B: D Harris 29/30, Contact Lance Cazalay 0417 587 726 DB CS O/A & AA: J Hawker 57/57, T Hughes S Wombwell 34/36; C: L Niewand 26/30, http://www.morningtonclaytarget.cjb .net 30/31; A: W Jorgensen 56/57, R Jorgensen D Jackway 25/30; HG AA: R Lehmann & R 29/30; B: K Mulvenney 24/25, M Williams Duthie 120/122; A: P Winser 117/122; B: S 23/25; C: G Cray 22/25, A Jorgensen 21/25; Wombwell 112/122; C: D Jackway 10/122; NEPEAN CLAY TARGET CLUB INC J & A Fencing HG: T Hughes 122/125. LAD: L Hawker 117/122; JNR: J Bone 92/122; VET: T Foster 115/122. Melways 259 F2 Castlemaine 2 Nov 10 Overcast (52): 25T DB CS OA & A: N Fran- Colbinabbin 24 Oct 10 Saturday Jan 15th 12.30pm Start kling 89/89, L Watts 50/51; AA: R Mckinnon Fine (30): 20T PS CD AA: B Vogelzang, R 81/82, T Moroni 78/79; B: M Schaper Felmingham 30/30; A: R Traill, Q Edwards, 10 Tgt Eye Opener 88/89, J Bale 45/46; C: J Hogg 27/29, G C Burns, I Phillips 30/30; B: D pearce 29/30; Hobbs 26/29; 25T SB OA & AA: C Dunn C: B Clarke 27/30; 20T DB CS OA & AA: W 75 Tgt Medley 25 S/B + 25 D/B + 25 Points 25/25, C Langridge 32/33; A: C Penno Kelvy 129/129; A: D Cox 73/74; B: J Kelly 25 Tgt Continental 27/28, D Oates 26/28; B: G Olgvie 23/25, A 22/23; C: C Repocholi 19/20; 15T HC: D Bamfi eld 29/31; C: J Hogg 31/35, G Hobbs Cox 16/16, H Ward 15/16, D Pearce 25/26; Practice Thursdays 4pm-7pm BBQ afterwards 20/21; 25T PS OA & A: J Aitken 87/87, D 40T N.E. Zone CS OA &AA: W Humphries 70/72; A: C Burns 65/72; B: H Ward 55/60; Note: A door prize of free nominations for the next time you visit Nepean will Richardson 77/78; AA: C Langridge 84/87, N Morrison 77/78; B: M Schaper 79/84, M C: B Clark 59/72. be open to all shooters of the full program. Drawn at presentations and you Spencer 76/79; C: J Hogg 71/75, G Hobbs Euroa 23 Oct 10 must be in attendance or there will be a redraw 71/78; LAD OA: T Hogg 110/125; JNR OA: J Day Sunny - Night Cold & Windy (29): 10T Aitken 122/125; C OA: J Hogg 98/125; HG: PS AA & OA: A Rohrlach 66/66; A: L Fitz- Contact Club Secretary Karen Bradbury 0409 025 767 C Langridge 124/125. patrick 65/66; B: D Collihole 29/30; C: A http://www.nepeanclaytargetclub.com/ Central Wimmera 29 Oct 10 Box 29/33; 10T HC: I Elder 11/11, C Asquith Light rain and warm: 20T DB Twilight CD 10/11, L Fitzpatrick 15/16; B/M: A Rohrlach AA: N Sharrock,C Dunn, A Bolwell 20/20; 14/16; 10T SB A & OA: D Luelf 12/12; AA:

North East Zone/ V.C.T.A. JANUARY 2011 PROGRAM Saturday 1st 25tgt D/B Gr C/ship Wednesday 26th Bendigo 11.00am 10tgt Club Mug Bendigo 10am 75tgt Sporting Clays C/ship, Skeet available from 10am Australia Day Shoot See Club advertisement this issue Sunday 2nd Sunday 16th Friday 28th Alexandra 12.00 noon Deniliquin 12.00 noon Mathoura 7pm 20tgt New Year Cont c/ship, 15tgt P/S Gr C/D 10tgt D/B C/D 20tgt John & Anne Grice Memorial 30tgt D/B C/ship 5pr D/D C/D H/cap, 40tgt M/T C/ship D/B,S/B, 20pr NEZ Night D/D 20tgt D/B Gr Trophy P/S,D/R 10tgt P/S C/D ABC Highland Shield (Alex, Mansfi eld 10tgt Club H/cap Euroa 6.30pm & Euroa) Mansfi eld 12noon 20tgt Twilight P/S c/ship Numurkah Shepparton 12.00 noon 75tg5t Gr Ch/Ch 25tgt Night NEZ D/B c/ship 80tgt Medley, 30 D/B, 30 P/S, 25tgt Tower D/B Gr C/ship 25tgt Night NEZ D/B Cont C/ship 20 B/T Rutherglen 11am 10tgt Club H/cap 10tgt P/S E/O C/D Saturday 29th Yarrawonga 11am 40tgt P/S c/ship St James 1pm 10tgt P/S e/o 30tgt Cont C/D 10tgt Cont C/D 45tgt Medley 50tgt NEZ Cont C/ship 25tgt D/B C/ship Sunday 23rd 15tgt H/cap Colbinabbin 1pm Sunday 30th Sunday 9th 20tgt P/S Gr C/D Echuca 11am Echuca 11.00 am 20tgt Red Cross S/B c/ship 50tgt Skeet C/ship 25tgt B/T Gr C/ship 15tgt H/Cap 50tgt Skeet Doubles 25tgt H/Cap 25tgt Red Cross D/B C/ship Trap practice

28 AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET SHOOTING NEWS – JANUARY 2011 IT’S ON AGAIN

Wednesday 26th January 2011 Saturday 29th January, Starts 10am sharp (Practice from 9:30) Start – 9.30 sharp Practice from 8.30am 10 GUNS 13 SLABS OF SHELLS EVENT 1: Noms $20 LJV $15 2255 TTgtgt AAustraliaustralia DDayay $500 CASH 10 SASHES PPointscoreointscore CChampionshiphampionship Dog trap Creek 100 Targets Graded O/A, AA, A, B, C Shot Over 4 Layouts 1st each Grade – Microwave Oven - Value $150 Using WHITE FLYER TARGETS 2nd – Banquet Frypan - Value $70 Event 1 GUNS 50 Targets Shot as 25 D/B, 25 P/S EVENT 2: Noms $25 O/A .22 Rifl e, Gun Bag, Scope 2255 TTgtgt AAustraliaustralia DDayay HandicapHandicap & O/A SASH 1st - $500 (O/A Does not take grade) 2nd - $250 Grades AA, A, B, C 3rd - $150 1st .22 Rifl e & SASH 2nd .177 Air Rifl e 4th - $100 5th - $50 EVENT 3: Noms $20 LJV $15 2255 TTgtgt AAustraliaustralia DDayay Event 2 AMMO SSingleingle BarrelBarrel ChampionshipChampionship 50 Targets Shot as 25 D/B, 25 P/S Graded O/A, AA, A, B, C O/A 500 Spartan Shells 1st each Grade – case shotshells & O/A SASH 2nd – ½ case shotshells Grades AA, A, B, C Kindly Sponsored by Corsivia GB 1st 500 Spartan Shells & SASH 2nd 250 Spartan Shells EVENT 4: Noms $20 LJV $15 2255 TTgtgt AAustraliaustralia DDayay HIGH GUNS RAFFLE Graded AA, A, B, C, 1st .177 ARMED DDoubleouble BBarrelarrel CChampionshiphampionship Ladies, Veterans Air Rifl e Graded O/A, AA, A, B, C & Juniors 2nd 250 Shells 1st Each Grade – Samsung Digital Camera - Value $160 Shoot the program clean for your share in 2nd – Bench Top Oven - Value $90 $500 CA$H Kindly Sponsored by (Divided if more than one) “Danny Clapp – The Good Guys”. Donated By Bill & Andrea Jorgensen Overall High Gun - Sash & Microwave Oven SASHES Donated by Ladies, Junior & Veteran Tim Hughes, Chris & Nic Jorgensen High Gun trophy TOTAL NOMS $83, Red. $77 Please Note: O/A takes Grade Includes lucky shooter draw in each Championship ($1 per shooter goes to one lucky shooter that competes in all events must be present at presentations or redrawn) President: Glenn G Woodhatch - 0429 40 1122 Location: 26km on Stawell-Donald Rd, Callawadda. Secretary: Brendan Moroni - 54488208 Contact: Secretary, HOSPITALITY – AMMUNITION – FULL CATERING Colin Dunn - 0427 348 232 A/H 53582723 The committee reserves the right to alter the programme Committee reserve the right to alter or modify the and prizes if required. event if necessary

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Frankston Australian Clay Target Club MELBOURNE 123 Rossiter Road Carrum Downs GUN CLUB PO Box 340, Patterson Lakes 3197 Telephone 9782 1626 INC. A0010859 S ABN 255 281 411 Victoria Rd, Lilydale 3140 PH: 03 9739-1771 FAX: 03 9739-1773 www.melbournegunclub.com.au JANUARY PROGRAM All Events - Less than 5 entrants per grade no 2nd place. JANUARY 2011 The committee reserves the right to alter the program SATURDAY JANUARY 8TH Sunday 2nd Yarra Valley Classic Trench 12.00 pm Start - see separate advert ADULT JNR Event 1 10 Tgt Single Barrel E/O $5.00 30 Tgt Points Score Cash Divide $15 $9 Cash Divide AA,A,B,C Event 2 $40.00 30 Tgt Double Barrel Championship $15 $9 Ash & Bond AA,A,B,C Memorial Shield 10 Pair Double Rise $12 $6 AA,A,B,C 100 Tgt Points Score 100 Tgt Skeet Championship $34 $26 Championship AA,A,B,C 50 Tgt 5 Stand Sporting $24 $15 O/All $150 Cash AA,A,B,C. Vet 1st $100 2nd $50 in the grades SATURDAY JANUARY 15TH Event 3 100 Tgt Skeet $36.00 75 Tgt Melbourne Field and Game - AA A B C Trophy SATURDAY JANUARY 22ND Sunday 16th 50 Tgt Double Barrel Championship $24 $15 12.00 pm Start AA,A,B,C Event 1 15 Pr Double Rise $15.00 50 Tgt Handicap 1,2,3,4,5 $24 $15 - AA A B & C 50 Tgt Skeet Handicap $24 $15 Event 2 25 Tgt Handicap $12.00 - 1st 2nd 3rd 4th SATURDAY JANUARY 29TH 100 Tgt Double Barrel Championship $40 $30 Event 3 50 Tgt Double Barrel $23.00 AA,A,B,C - AA A B & C 50 Tgt Skeet Trophy $24 $15 Event 4 50 Tgt Skeet $15.00 AA,A,B,C - AA A B & C Trophy 50 Tgt Skeet Doubles $24 $15 Event 5 50 Tgt Skeet Doubles $10.00 AA,A,B,C - AA A B & C Trophy 1st & 2nd on all Skeet and DTL events Visit our website for up to date if minimum 5 shooters per grade. information, shoot calendar and results All prices include GST www.factc.com.au Committee has the right to alter program if necessary

30 AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET SHOOTING NEWS – JANUARY 2011 2011 Victorian State Melbourne Gun Club SKEET CARNIVAL presents to be conducted by the V.C.T.A at the 2011 Yarra Valley MELBOURNE GUN CLUB DTL Championships Victoria Road, Lilydale Saturday 26th & Sunday 27th Phone 03 9739 1771 Fax 03 9739 1773 February, 2011 www.melbournegunclub.com.au Saturday 26th February 2011 February 4th, 5th & 6th 2011 9.30am Start Open Jnr/Ldy Friday February 4th 9.30am 1. 20 Tgt Points Score Grd Cash Divide $15 Event 1 50 Tgt State 20 Guage C’ship $35 2. 30 Tgt Single Barrel Championship $25 $20 Event 2 50 Tgt State Skeet Handicap $35 OA – 4 Burner Hooded Gas BBQ AA.A.B.C – 4 Burner Gas BBQ Saturday February 5th 9.30am 2nd AA.A.B.C Ldy & Jnr – Trophy Event 3 100 Tgt State Skeet C’Ship $50 3. 30 Tgt Double Barrel Championship $30 $25 Event 4 50 Tgt Skeet Postal Teams Match OA – $1000 cash; AA.A.B.C – $250 cash; (shooters to qualify) 2nd AA.A.B.C – $100 cash; Ldy & Jnr $50 cash VCTA Postal Team selected from events 2 & 3. **Events 1&2 will be shot in conjunction, 1 visit to traps VCTA State Shoulder to Shoulder Team Sunday 27th February 2011 selected from events 2, 3 & 4 9.30am Start 4. 45 Tgt Champion of Champions $35 $30 Sunday February 6th 9.30am (15DB, 15SB, 15PTS) off 18m Event 5 50 Tgt State Champion $35 OA 750 Shotshells; AA.A.B.C – 500 Shotshells; of Champions Skeet C’Ship 2nd AA.A.B.C – 250 Shotshells; Event 6 50 Tgt State Skeet $35 Ldy & Jnr – 125 Shotshells Doubles C’Ship 5. 50 Tgt Mixed Meterage Championship $60 $50 Placings for events 1, 3, 5 & 6 are OA, AA-21m, A-19m, B-17m, C-15m – 28 gram loads 1st & 2nd AA A B C, Jnr, Lady, Vet OA – Beretta Silver Pigeon Trap Gun ($2850) AA.A.B.C – $300 of Beretta Merchandise Placings for event 2 is 1st to 5th 2nd AA.A.B.C – $100 worth of Beretta Merchandise High Gun for Open, Ladies, Ldy & Jnr – $100 worth of Beretta Merchandise Juniors and Veterans HIGH GUNS Overall – $300 cash Club open for practice Thursday 3rd AA,A,B,C – $200 cash of February from 12 noon Ladies & Junior – 500 Shotshells Limited powered camping sites on club Due to a 6pm curfew, shoot off for event 3 will remain DB from grounds available. 15 metres for as long as possible without delaying the fi nality Please contact John Mollica to book of the advertised program. If necessary shoot off will come back your spot 0412 018 802 to 18 metres at a time deemed appropriate by committee. The event will remain DB until fi nality ACCOMMODATION: Melbourne Gun Club recommends For accommodation we recommend Yarra Valley Motel Phone (03) 9735 3000 Yarra Valley Motel 420 Maroondah Hwy Lilydale Limited powered camping sites available. Phone 03 9735 3000 Please contact John Mollica to book your spot 0412 018 802 More accommodation options available on our website More accommodation recommendations available www.melbournegunclub.com.au on our website www.melbournegunclub.com.au

JANUARY 2011 – AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET NEWS 31 R Felmingham 10/11; B: B Pyke 8/10; C: H Manders 22/25; OA: G Vickers 26/26. Nihill 11/12; 10T DB CONT AA & OA: A Melbourne 6 Nov 10 Rohrlach 33/33; A: I Towers 13/14; B: G Fine (84): 50T DB AA: K Calder 75/75; A: Crosbie 12/13; C: A Box 7/10; 10Pr Auto & J Mollica 75/75; B: M Bending 49/50; C: Melbourne Gun Club Driven CD: R Felmingham 20/20, C Petersen M Wood 48/53; LAD: V Vogelzang 48/50; & R Barns 19/20; 25T Night NEZ TWR PS JNR: J Wallace 48/50; 50T MXD AA & OA: presents the CH C & OA: D Cox 72/75; A: D Jackel 69/75; G Aston 120/120; A: D Blunden 119/120; B: M Gribben 74/81; 15Pr Night NEZ TWR B: D Kirley 96/100; C: R Allender 95/100; DR CH AA & OA: J King 27/30; A: K Brown LAD: V Vogelzang 92/100; JNR: D Kirley 19/30; B: R Stackhouse 19/30; C: D Cox 96/100; 100T SKT: M Briggs 95/100; A & 22/30; 50T Night State SKT CH B & OA: J OA: F Francione 99/100; B: L Irons 94/100; 2011 Yarra Valley Classic King 46/50; AA: D Jackel 45/50; C: D Cox C: M Stokes 75/100. 38/50. Mildura 16 Oct 10 Hamilton 18 Sep 10 Overcast - 16 Degrees:25T Sporting CD AA: Saturday 8th and Windy (32): 25T CONT DB AA: J Humphries G Clarkson 20/25; A: T King 20/25; B: F 60/60, G Wythe 59/60; A: M Sutherland Dimasi 21/25; C: S Barnes 18/25; 50T50 33/34, S Cuttler 29/30; B: S Collins 25/25, DB AA: T King 48/50, G Clarkson 45/50; A: Sunday 9th January B Wythe 38/40; C: T Mirtschin 20/25, D B Chapman 48/50, F Dimasi 50/56. B: D Menzel 19/25; OA: J Humphries 60/60; 25T Croxton 47/50, G Doyle 46/50; C: S Barnes 9.30am Start DB AA: W Black 35/36, G Wythe 34/36; A: 46/50, R Foster 43/50. M Sutherland 25/25, W Wombwell 24/25; Mornington 23 Oct 10 B: S Wombwell 31/32, B Wythe 47/48; C: 10T E/O: L Cazaly; 50T Tony Ferlazzo CONT (Noms close at 9am for draw) N Dobbins 23/25, T Mirtschin 20/25; OA: CS A: B Barlow 50/52, D Clark 49/52; W Black 35/36. B: S Lennane 45/50, R Lide 43/50; C: M Hamilton 16 Oct 10 Delahaye 42/50, E Alaimo 39/50; 25T B/T Fine (40): 25T PS AA: G Jennings 74/75, P A: D Clark 23/25, S McGrath 22/25. B: G Cleggett 73/75; A: S Cuttler 71/75, B Wines Boyd 23/25, L Cazaly 21/25; C: S Lennane $3250 69/75; B: T Wedding 72/75, J Mathey 66/75; 21/25, R Cale 19/27. C: C Edwards 67/75, S Davis 63/75; OA: Morwell 2 Nov 10 G Jennings 74/75; 25T DB AA: P Cleggett Cool & Overcast (66): 60T DB CS AA: S in cash prizes!!!!! 82/82, G Mclean 33/34; A: B Wines 81/82, Gloster 118/118, B Woodward 96/97; A: M Sutherland 28/29; B: P Vaughan 27/28, D Rhodes 117/118, L Stokes ; B: N Cleal F Dobbins 25/26; C: S Davis 27/28, T Mirt- 67/68, R Lide 66/68; C: J Buchanan 58/60, schin 25/28; OA: P Cleggett 82/82; 25T HC: P Noy 59/63; 60T PS AA: S Gloster 200/201, 200 Tgt Olympic Trap S Wombwell 25/25. B Wines 24/25, T Mirt- P Mills 199/201; A: L Stokes 174/180, C schin 36/38. Galea 170/180; B: J Attard 169/180, N Hamilton 20 Nov 10 Cleal 168/180; C: D Snell 161/180, P Noy Championship Fine Sunny (34): State MXD 40T AA: R 159/180; HG OA: S Gloster 239/240; LAD: Duthie 58/60, P Cleggett 69/74; A: S Collins M Boast; JNR: L Stokes; VET: P Fraser. 56/60, M Gruar 55/60; B: J Matthey 67/74, Mt Bogong 7 Nov 10 Plus Final M Wythe 63/74; C: L Manders 53/60, T Fine Hot (30): 10T CONT: A MCGregor Mirtschin 52/60; OA: R Duthie 58/60; 10/10, W Fish 10/10, B Ellis 10/10, J West SWZ CONT 25T AA: G Mclean 25/26, 10/10, K Jones 10/10, R Pigram 10/10, T OA – Sash plus $500 cash R Duthie, P Cleggett 24/25; A: G Vickers Penney 10/10, P Matthews 10/10, D Suth- 26/26, W Linder 42/42; B: M Wythe 25/28, erland 10/10, G Evans 10/10, R Leita 10/10; 2nd – $400 cash N Dobbins 24/28; C: L Manders 23/25, B 10T Medley AA: D Sutherland 84/90, R Leita 3rd – $300 cash The Melbourne Gun Club 1st A.B.C. – $250 cash would like to thank the following 2nd B.C – $200 cash sponsors for the 2011 Yarra Valley Lady & Junior – $200 cash + Sash DTL Championships. 2nd Lady & Junior – $150 Please support those who support our sport Beretta Australia - www.berettaaustralia.com.au Noms Open and Lady $100 Marlen Group - Darryl Johnston & Junior $85 Mark Cannon 0417 353 806 Bark King - www.barkking.com.au Proudly sponsored by Paramount Projects - Craig Patterson Atech Electrics 0409 709 637 SASAA Home and Commercial Sheridan Morley Security Systems www.sasaa.com.au Jim Hutchinson - Peter & Kathleen Wilkins - Jim Hutchinson John Mollica ***** TEAMS COMPETITION ***** Tindar Constructions - Darren & Tina White Teams of 3 0419 389 859 (pick your team & make up your own team name) Australian Traffi c Control - Yarra Valley Toyota - Free Entry. To be shot over the last 100 Targets Lilydale Meats Individual scores recorded with Handicap Shot Property Mal Jones - www.shotproperty.com.au AA–0, A–1, B–2, C–4 per round KCS Communications - www.kcscomms.com ***Shooters CANNOT enter in more than one team Laser Electrical - www.laserelectrical.com.au **Please note: If entry numbers exceed expectations program will be altered accordingly Michart Plumbing - 0418 349 478 Yarra Valley Motel - www.yarravalleymotel.com.au

32 AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET SHOOTING NEWS – JANUARY 2011 METROPOLITAN ATTENTION Clay Target Club Inc SHOOTERS Reg No. A5465. ABN: 34 637 836 794 Postal Address Po Box 93 Epping Vic 3076 Club Location. 20 Vearings Rd off O’Hearns Rd Epping The Noorat Phone: 03 9401 3134 Fax: 03 9401 3122 E-Mail. [email protected] Gun Club January 2011 is going to shoot Practice on the Every Tuesday and Saturday 12pm to 5pm DTL Skeet & 5 Stand Sporting 1st Sunday (Ball Trap open Saturday from 3pm to 5pm) of each month The club will be closed Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd as well as the due to New Years 4th Sat in 2011 Sunday 9th 10.30am Start Dates are Noms close 12.30pm Metropolitan Field & Game 2nd Jan, 75 Target Simulated F&G 6th Feb, 6th March, Sunday 16th 12.00 pm Start Event 1 10 Target E/O Points C/D $10 3rd April, 1st, 2nd & 3rd 1st May, Event 2 50 Target Double Barrel $25 5th June, AA A B C Event 3 25 Target Single Barrel $13 3rd July, AA A B C 7th Aug, 5 Stand Practice available 4th Sept, Sunday 23rd Closed 2nd Oct, 6th Nov, Sunday 30th 10.30 am Start Noms close 12.30pm 4th Dec Metropolitan Field & Game The program will be 75 Target Simulated F&G similar to our Saturday shoot program Secretary Emily Laino 0409 399 938 as in the VCTA Shoot Book The Committee reserves the right to alter the program

JANUARY 2011 – AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET NEWS 33 83/90, P Matthews 82/90; A: K Jones 87/90, St. Arnaud 24 Oct 10 S Coulston 87/90, J West 84/90; B: D Harley Warm & Sunny (18): 10T SB E/O: D Petrie 86/90, B Ellis 81/90, A McGregor 81/90; C: & P Watson 10/10; 75T NWZ Ch/Ch Gr CS Werribee Victorian B Roper 78/90, G Huckel 76/90, F Palmer OA: D Petrie 124/125, W Harris 121/125; 62/90; 15T Ch/Ch: R Leita 73/75; HG: K AA: D Bertalli 121/125, P Watson 117/125; Jones 97/100. B: D Lanyon 117/125, D Hannigan 106/125; Clay Target Club Inc Patchewollock 24 Oct 10 C: M Williams 113/125, C Bertalli 51/125; Fine & Sunny, Slight Breeze (17): 10T SB HG: D Petrie 134/135; O.T.F. Rnd. 9: M PO Box 806 Werribee Victoria 3030 E/O CD R Mammone, J Scott 10/10; 25T Williams. SB AA/A: E Yetman 27/27; B: C Browne Swan Hill 17 Oct 10 10 min drive from Werribee CBD on Ballan Road 24/25; C: J Cattanach 22/25; 25T PS CS A: (18): 50T DB CD AA: P Akkermans 48/50, Melway map Ref : Map 206 A8 E Yetman 71/75, R Mammone 80/84; B: M M Absalom 45/50; A: G Young 39/50; B: www.werribeegunclub.com.au Smith 74/75, J Scott 71/75; C: J Cattanach 71/75, P McKay 65/75; 10Pr Auto & Driven: J Absalom 48/50, G Manuel 46/50; C: S G Pike 27/29, J Cattanach 26/26. Milano 45/50, A Costa 44/50; 25T HC: F Siciliano 40/41, G Young 39/41, J Costa JANUARY PROGRAM Sebastopol 21 Nov 10 26/28, F Massara 25/28. 60T M/T CS AA& OA: N Cracknell 99/100, SUNDAY 2ND JAN. – 12PM START A Ford 96/100; A: N Haydon 98/100, A Tyrendarra 6 Nov 10 McKnight 95/100; B: M Taylor 88/100, J Very sunny (35): 60T MXD AA: D Pratt Event 1 75 Target Trench Handicap plus Final $35.00 King 87/100; C: A Vincent 78/100; 25T B/T 99/102, G McLean 98/102; A: G Vickers AA + 0, A + 1, B + 2, C + 4 tgts per round (pays to 4th place) CS AA & A & OA: L Cook 40/42, A Mc Knight 105/114, I Harris 101/114; B: J Matthey 39/40; B: R Black 25/30, A Ford 24/30; C: 83/90, S Wombwell 82/90; C: K Wythe Event 2 50 Targets (ACTA) 5 Stand Sporting $35.00 M Taylor 24/26, A Vincent 20/25. 91/102, S Millard 89/102. Cash prizes 1st & 2nd AA-A-B-C O/all takes grade (You must produce a current ACTA Handicap Card to shoot) FRIDAY NIGHT 7TH JAN. – 6.00PM START VENETO Clay Target Shooters Event 1 25tgts Single Barrel (graded) $18.00 Event 2 25tgts Points Score (graded) $18.00 Date Sunday 16/1/11 Start time 12 Noon Event 3 25tgts Double Barrel Championship $18.00 Venue W.I.S.C.I. Complex, Ballan Road Werribee Events are graded 1st & 2nd AA-A-B-C O/all takes grade (11km from Werribee) High Gun over program - 1/2 case shells. Event 1 10 Tgt Points EO CD AA, A, B, C DTL Jackpot $2.00 to enter Event 2 25 Tgt Points Score AA, A, B, C 1&2 SUNDAY 9TH JAN. – 12.00PM START Event 3 25 Tgt D Barrel AA, A, B, C 1&2 Event 1 10tgts Points E/O C/D (highest score wins) $8.00 Event 4 15 Pr Double Rise AA, A, B, C Event 2 25tgts Double Barrel (graded) $16.00 Cartridges, food and refreshments available on shoot days Event 3 20pr Double Rise (graded) $20.00 The committee reserves the right to alter or modify any event if necessary Event 4 20pr Deauville Doubles President Mr Enesto Bertollo (each shooter pays) $10.00 (Drawn partners shot from 18 metres pays 1st-2nd-3rd) 03 9852 0694 Events are graded 1st & 2nd AA-A-B-C O/all takes grade High Gun over events 1-2-3. DTL Jackpot $2.00 to enter SUNDAY 16TH JAN. – 12PM START 75 Target Trench Handicap plus Final $35.00 WANGARATTA Overall + 1st A-B-C (Also on this day Veneto Shoot - see separate advert) Clay Target Club SUNDAY 23RD JAN. – 12PM START JANUARY 2011 SHOOT PROGRAM Event 1 25tgts Single Barrel (graded) $16.00 Event 2 25tgts Double Barrel (graded) $16.00 Event 3 25tgts Points Score (graded) $16.00 DTL Sat January 15 Event 4 25tgts Handicap (1-2-3+BM 22-25mtrs) $16.00 Events are graded 1st & 2nd AA-A-B-C O/all takes grade at 11 am High Gun over program - 1/2 case shells. 10 Tgt SB E/O DTL Jackpot $2.00 to enter SUNDAY 30TH JAN. 30 Tgt SB C/Ship Club open for all practice AA,A,B,C 1st & 2nd each grade IMPORTANT NOTICE: From 1st November all new shooters to the gun club, licenced or unlicenced (ACTA exempt) must 40 Tgt PS C/Ship attend a Gun Safety Induction before they can shoot at the club. Inductions will be held on Wednesdays & Saturdays AA,A,B,C 1st & 2nd each grade between 11.00am & 1.00pm only. You will not be allowed to shoot until the induction has been completed and passed, and your name entered on the Shooting Register. Bookings are Skeet Sunday 30 January essential as no inductions will be held out of the hours stated. Clubhouse phone number - 03 9749 7301 at 11am ISSF Skeet Practice is now available on Thursday afternoons from 3PM until 6PM. 100 Tgt Skeet C/Ship Club is now open for practice Wed Thurs Frid Sat & Sun from 1pm until 6pm. AA,A,B,C 1st & 2nd each grade The committee reserves the right to alter program as it sees fi t Club reserves the right to alter any advertised program If the event of a tie in the High Gun it will be split (no shoot off). WERRIBEE GUN CLUB PAYS ALL PRIZES IN CASH Contact Secretary Michelle Rawlings 0402 113 813 NOT SHELLS (EXCEPT THE HIGH GUN)

34 AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET SHOOTING NEWS – JANUARY 2011 Wangaratta 20 Nov 10 25/27, D Tiatto 24/27; C: K Preston 24/26, J 42/43; B: J Wood 26/26, D Kirley 25/26; C: & N Clark 30/30; 20T SB CD AA: R Felm- Fine & warm (over 50): 10 t Cont E/O: Houstan 32/26; 25T DB O A & AA: M Cocks B Challen 18/20, B Vogelzang 18/21; 50T ingham 20/20, L Fitzgerald 19/20; A: G 12 possibles; 20T CONT CS OA & AA: D 29/29, A Bebend 28/29; A: D Azzopardi DB Pub in da Scrub CS OA & A: R Bevis Walls, P Poile 19/20; B: G Coyle, B Hartney Hunt 49/49, T Walls 48/49; A: D Saunders 26/27, B Brown 53/54; B: T Mitchell 38/40, 51/51; AA: A Kirley 49/50, R Kirley 48/50; 18/20; C: L Wemyss 19/20, S Collihole 23/24, P Collicoat 19/20; B: G Coyle 23/24, C Scribani-Rossi 37/40; C: A Hoyer 24/26, A: D Hoon 50/51; B: P West 62/65, H 18/20; 25T CONT Trophy AA: P Calandro R Phefl ey 22/24; C: P Cavedon 18/20, L C: J Houstan 23/26; HG: C Brown 78/80, Ward 61/65; C: B Challen 45/50, B Vogel- 67/67, J Gemmill 46/47; A: P Poile 65/66, Wemyss 17/20; 20T PS CS OA & AA: D Hunt R Pistone 79/80. zang 42/50; JNR: H Ward 47/50, T Allen G Peacock 45/46; B: G Ganning 28/30, 78/78, B Jackel 77/78; A: D Luelf 62/63, D Werribee 14 Nov 10 46/50, B Challen 45/50; 10T Novelty: P E Wemyss 27/28; C: G Sanders 34/35, J Saunders 65/69; B: V Tomasoni 77/78, K Fine (66): 10T PS E/O: J Kruse 30/30, R West 10/10, R Bevis 11/12, D Kirley 10/12, Ford 26/27; 25T DB CS AA & OA: N Clark Kirley; C: N Wilks 58/60, P Cavedon 52/60; Rigato 30/30; 50T PS OA & A: R Hunter B Challen 12/14. 62/62, L Fitzgerald 41/42; A: G Shale 61/62, 20T DB CS OA & AA: B Ford 83/83, R Leita 148/150; AA: R Pistone 146/150, T Faranda Yarrawonga 7 Nov 10 G Peacock 44/45; B: G Ganning 40/41, F Lyons 27/28; C: L Wemyss 24/25, J Ford 42/43; A: B Jory 45/46, D Jackel 120/121; B: 142/150; A: R Rigato 146/150; B: J Claudio Fine & Windy (32): 10T PS EO: R Ellis, L 22/25; HG: L Fitzgerald 98/100. R Phefl ey 82/83, B: E Cavedon 53/54; C: P 145/150, F Vella 141/150; C: J Faranda Fitzgerald, P Collicoat, J Gemmill, K Grassi Cavedon 24/25; C: L Wemyss 23/25. 122/150, T Trivellas 77/150; 50T DB OA & Werribee 5 Nov 10 AA: R Pistone 50/50, L Spiteri 55/56; A: R Cold (78): 10T PS E/O C Brown 30/30, B Hunter 72/73, R Rigato 71/73; B: J Claudio Brown 30/30, A DiNatale 30/30, D Grech 49/50, F Vella 49/52; C: A Conabere 45/50, 30/30, H Gomes 30/30, P Grainger 30/30, J Faranda 40/50; HG: R Rigato 125/130. N Hunter 30/30, R Mark 30/30, D Nielson Woods Point 31 Oct 10 30/30, R Pistone 30/30, M Preston 30/30, Cool, drizzly rain (30): 10T EO CONT PS Northern R Rigato 30/30, D Tiatto 30/30; 25T SB OA CD: A Kirley, P Desmond 30/30; 20T DB & AA: M Cocks 42/43, C Brown 41/43; A: N CONT CS OA & A: R Elstrek 43/43; AA: A Hunter 39/41, R Rigato 27/29; A Guglielmin Kirley 20/20, B Vogelzang 22/23; A: M Ward Territory

Arnhem 31 Oct 10 T Niven 71/75, S Walker 67/75; C: J Milne WONTHAGGI GUN CLUB Fine & warm (12): 10T SB E/O: T Niven & 61/75, S Guiney 58/75; 25T HC: R Niven & R Yeo 10/10; 25T DB: AA: R Niven 24/25, S Walker 22/25, T Niven & P Trudgen 21/25; R Yeo 23/25; A: S Walker 24/25, T Niven 25T SKT A: R Yeo 24/25, R Niven 23/25; B: 22/25; C: P Trudgen 21/25, S Guiney 20/25; S Walker 22/25; C: J Milne 20/25, J Gon- New Years Day 25T PS AA: R Yeo 68/75, R Niven 65/75; A: calves 11/25. Saturday 1st Wonthaggi 100 Western 100T DB Championship Australia AA A B C 1st & 2nd

Eastern Goldfi elds 31 Oct 10 J Mercer; 50T DB PS AA: D Duffy 148/150, Fine and Cool (15): 100T DB OA & AA: M J Gilbert 147/150; A: G Smith 145/150, G Rowell 99/100; A: M Hinton 114/121; B: D Hyder 145/150, G Wulff 145/150; B: D Berry Neale 98/104; C: G Smith 72/100. 140/150, D Lamont 137/150; C: J Mercer; New Years Day WA 24 Oct 10 50T DB AA: D Duffy 50/50, T Hearn 50/50, Fine and sunny 28C (32): 50T DB CONT CD J Rossi 50/50 . A: G Hyder 50/50, B Gilbert January 1st 2011 AA: D Duffy 50/50, T Morris 50/50; A: G 49/50. J Pearson 46/50, D Burnett 46/50; Smith 50/50, O McPartland 49/50, K Parsons B: D Lamont 45/50, D Berry 43/50, C Smith Warrnambool Clay Target Club 49/50; B: D Fracaro 49/50, D Berry 48/50; C: 43/50; C: J Mercer. Buckley’s Road Warrnambool Event 1 25 Tgt O’Brien’s Glass Single Barrel New South Championship $15.00 Nom AA, A, B, C 1st & 2nd Wales Event 2 25 Tgt Baudinette Windscreens Double Barrel Championship $15.00 Nom Albury Wodonga 30 Oct 10 Matthews 87/90; C: R Bockman 75/96, L Rain + more rain (21): 50T SKT HC: J Pope Wemyss 74/96; 25T HC: J Allan 25/25, R AA, A, B, C 1st & 2nd 107/111, B Bockman 102/107, R Petts Leita 36/37, P Poile 35/37; 30T DB OA & 101/104; 100T SKT OA & A: J Durham AA: M Kruger-Davis 158/158, B Bockman 98/100, R Petts 90/100; AA: L Durham 157/158; A: P Poile 118/119, A Fennessy Event 3 25 Tgt Wayne Jenkins Handicap $15.00 Nom 105/110, D Jackel 103/109; B: B Bockman 49/50; B: J Matthews 50/51, R Petts 37/38; 96/100, G Lafferty 94/100; C: C Strike C: L Wemyss 28/30, R Bockman 30/34; OA 1st $150.00 2nd $100.00 3rd $50.00 82/100, J Green 73/100; OA HG: J Durham HG: P Matthews 172/175; JNR: J Matthews Reduced Noms Ladies and Juniors 187/193; VET: R Petts 138/150; LAD: J 162/175. Durham 144/150. Atherton Tablelands 23 Oct 10 Albury Wodonga 31 Oct 10 Fine (67): 25T DB CD AA: G Hayden /P Saturday 7th January Cool (26): 100T S/C OA & A: W Warriner Whatley; A: D Killick / R Cannon; B: N 86/100, B Beach 83/100; B: M Payton Maltby; C: R Selke; 75 Ch/Ch AA: G Hayden, 50 Tgt South West Zone Skeet Championship 81/100, L Durham 79/100; C: B Bockman P Whatley; A: P Ward, R Cannon; B: N 2 Layouts in operation 73/100, L Wojtowyez 66/100; OA HG: W Maltby, E Collins; C: G Walker, F Nunan; Warriner 86/100; VET: H Fairfi eld-Smith 50T CONT AA: G Hayden, B Murphy; A: J 25 Tgt South West Zone Double Barrel 74/100; LAD: L Wojtowyez 66/100. Davis, C Edgerton; B: M Costa, R Miller; C: Albury Wodonga 14 Nov 10 A Jackson, J Saville; 50T DB AA: R Bonser, Cont Championship Overcast & showers (33): 30T DB CONT J Smaniotto; A: R Hunter, C Edgerton; B: R OA &AA: D Bienenu 40/40, B Bockman Maxwell, E Collins; C: G Walker , A Cole; 12 pm Start 39/40; A: D Forster 44/45, A Fennessy 50T PS AA: G Hayden, J Smaniotto; A: R 43/45; B: N Gilder 34/35, A McGregor Cannon, J Davis; B: R Maxwell, K Yamane; President Mal Dyson 0407 802 107 29/30; C: R Bockman 25/32, L Wemyss C: R Selke, J Saville; 30T HC: N Maltby, R 28/36; 30T PS OA & AA: A Carroll 105/105, Cannon, T Philo, E Collins. Secretary Gerard Hose 0428 951 444 P Matthews 89/90; A: D Forster 104/105, Barellan 14 Nov 10 T Caldwell 89/90; B: R Phefl ey 88/90, J Humid with Showers (34): 15T DB Novelty

JANUARY 2011 – AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET NEWS 35 Trophy off HC: K Whytcross, L Taylor, Craig Brewarrina 18 Sep 10 McVittie, S Papasidero, W Ambrose; LAD: N Overcast & windy (56): Barwon & District Ambrose; VET: D Collier; JNR: K McVittie; CONT CS 10T PS CD E/O AA: R Thompson, Mystery trophies: P Garofalo & C McVittie; N Brown, C Beets, H Overton, D Hagarty; A: 20T DB Novelty Trophy off HC: E Warman, S Gall, P Marett; B: G Codrington, W Rae; C: riverina zone N Ambose, A Paonne, W Ambrose, S Papa- C Light, D Buster, A Ingleton; 50T Western sidero; LAAD: K Wardman; VET: S Codemo; Zone DB CONT CS OA: R Thompson 62/63; Mystery trophies: A Macri, N Ambrose; AA: H Overton 61/63, M Johnson 57/59; january program JNR: J Polsen; 10T DB Off 15m Grd Trophy B: G Codrington 41/50, D Buster 37/50; A: A Paonne, N Ambrose; B: D Collier, P LAD: S Mills 37/50; JNR: N Brown 47/50; Garofalo; C: K Polsen, S Whytcross; LAD: VET: K Bosanko 45/50; 50T Western Zone Sunday 2nd N Ambrose; VET: E Wardman; JNR: K PS CONT CS OA: C Overton 161/165; AA: McVittie; HG: L Taylor; LAD: N Ambrose; M Johnson 160/165, R Thompson 145/150; WAGGA VET: E Wardman; JNR: K McVittie; Les Dow A: M Stephens 140/150, S Gall 139/140; B: Memerial Trophy: K Wytcross. W Rae 145/150, D Codrington 133/150; C: 12 noon Skeet: 50T Skeet, 25 Doubles Bathurst 7 Nov 10 M Coddington 129/150, D Buster 101/150; Fine (33): Gunsmoke 100T CS: D Piotrowski LAD: S Mills 121/150, H Overton 121/150; 12 noon DTL: 25T SB, 50T DB, 25T PS 100/100, G Barton. J Nash 99/100; A: T JNR: N Brown 144/150; VET: K Bosanko Dolbell 97/100, P Hayman 97/100; B: P 128/150; 30T Medly CONT CS OA: R Haley 99/100, G Jones 99/100; C: J Lewis Thompson 49/50;AA: J Manns 48/50, K 92/100, R Butler 91/100. Walton 46/50; A: A Patten 47/50, T Higgins Sunday 9th 46/50; B: W Rae 60/75, D Jeffery 57/75; Bega 31 Oct 10 C: D Buster 35/50, A Ingleton 29/50; LAD: COLEAMBALLY 12.30m Sunny & warm (28): 10T PS C/M E/O AA: H Overton 37/50; JNR: N Brown 43/50; C Rowlands 29/30, Peter A 28/30; A: B VET: G Armour 39/50; 50T SB CONT CS 30T Medley, 30T PS, 30T DB Duncan 30/30, A Niesar 29/30; B: J Siede OA: J Manns 61/64; AA: W Powell 58/68, 29/30, B Smith 29/30; C: M Magrin 26/30, R Thompson 51/55; A: P Marett 60/64, A TUMUT 11.00am N Radford25/30;25T Fimac Engineering Paten 45/50; B: D Coddington 39/50, K 25T SB, 50T DB Cont CS, 20T Hcap Shield HC: A Niesar 29/30, J Siede 32/34, Pearce 43/50; C: M Coddington 39/50, D Peter A 31/34; 40T DB C/M AA: C Rowlands Buster 27/50; LAD: H Overton 41/50; JNR: 39/40, S Bennett 73/75; A: N Teale 44/45, N Brown 43/50; VET: M Klinger 39/50; 15Pr N Brady 43/45; B: C Field 39/40, S Platts D/R CONT CS OA: R Thompson 45/50; AA: Saturday 15th 40/43; C: M Magrin 35/40, N Radford C Overton 44/50, C Betts 27/30; A: S Gall 33/40; 25T DB CONT AA: S Bennett 31/32, 27/30, M Stephens 32/40; B: W Rae 26/30, GRIFFITH 1.00pm C Rowlands 30/32; A: N Brady 24/25, N P Hutchinson 29/40; C: D Buster 20/30, A Teale 23/25; B: S Platts 25/25, C Field Ingleton 18/30; LAD: C Kesby 20/30; JNR: 75T Skeet 23/25; C: P Johnston 19/25, M Magrin D Jeffery 22/30; VET: M Klinger 20/30; HG 18/25; HG: A Niesar 113/120. OA: R Thompson 318/330; AA: C Overton WAGGA 12 noon Boorowa 23 Oct 10 305/330; A: M Stephens 320/354; B: W Fine & Cloudy (35): 25T HC: T Jamieson Rae 287/330; C: M Coddington 254/330; 100T Sporting 25/25, T Barton 32/32; S Burrows 31/32; LAD: H Overton 266/330; JNR: N Brown 75T Ch/Ch OA: G Evans; AA: J Winters, 229/330; VET: K Bosanko 265/330. T Barton; A: G Jamieson, M Campbell; Broken Hill 16 Oct 10 Sunday 16th B: S Schiller, R Warren; C: BJ Campbell, Cloudy (15): 25T SKT: D Nicholls 24/25; G Moffi tt; Grd HG OA: J Winters; AA: T B: B Foley35/35, C Lawrie 34/25; C: D Barton; A: W Barton; B: S Schiller; C: BJ Buyrn 24/25, P Daly 22/25; 25T B/T A: NARRANDERA 12.30pm Campbell. 30TPS, 30T DB, 30T SB CS

Saturday 22nd DOWNSIDE 12.30pm PRELIMINARY NOTICE Skeet: 50T Skeet, 25pr Doubles DTL: 25T PS, 25T DB, 25T Hcap, 10pr DR GLEN INNES Sunday 25th Clay Target Club COROWA 12 noon FEDERATION FESTIVAL WEEKEND 30T DB, 20T HCAP, 20T CONT CS SAPPHIRE HAY 12 noon 50TPS, 30T DB, 10T SB Mug OPEN SHOOT JUNEE 11.00am 50T DB WINDY HILL CS, 25T PS, Andrew Futter Memorial 15PR DR 5th & 6th February 2011 LEETON 1.00pm 10T EO, 25T SB, 25T PS, 10T Hcap 225 Fluro Targets Sunday 30th 6 Events JUNEE 10.00am 25T DB & 25T SB Riverina Zone Tower CS Sash & Trophy Overall, AA, A, B, C COLEAMBALLY 12.30pm Ladies, Juniors & Veterans 100T Skeet Full details in February Shooting News Contact Clubs for further information Details are in NSWCTA blue book Enquiries Ralph Larkings AH 02 6732 4846

36 AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET SHOOTING NEWS – JANUARY 2011 Albury Wodonga Clay Target Club Inc JANUARY SHOOT PROGRAM DTL Sunday 9th January 2011 10.00am Practice Events Start 11.00am Event 1 50 Tgt Riverina Zone Ball Trap Championship Noms Open $25 L/V $20 Jnr $15 Event 2 50 Tgt D/B Championship Sponsored by Frank Plas Noms Open $25 L/V $20 Jnr $15 $150.00 Open order from Elk’s Hunting & Fishing Albury for possible shot over full program. Shared if more than 1 winner Committee reserves the right to alter/modify any event if necessary 2 Day Open Skeet Shot January 22nd & 23rd 2011 Saturday 22nd 10am Start Event 1 50 Tgt Skeet Cash Divide Noms Open $25 L/V $20 Jnr $15 Event 2 100 Tgt City of Albury Skeet Championship Noms Open $45 L/V $35 Jnr $28 BBQ Saturday Evening prior to Calcutta Draw Sunday 23rd 10am Start Event 3 100 Tgt Riverina Zone Skeet Championship Noms Open $45 L/V $35 Jnr $28 Calcutta conducted on this event Sponsored by Ian McGeoch Gunsmith Event 4 50 Skeet Doubles Championship Noms Open $25 L/V $20 Jnr $15 Sponsored by Elk’s Hunting & Fishing High Gun over 2 days AA A B C. Best Lady, Veteran & Junior Sporting Clays Sunday 30th January 2011 10am Start Event 1 100 Tgt 5 Stand Sporting Clays Championship Noms Open $45 L/V $36 Jnr $27 Sponsored by Poolside Blue Wave Albury your Pool & Spa Shop 02 6021 8700 1st & 2nd each grade AA A B C O/A takes grade Trophy for best Lady Veteran & Junior UPCOMING EVENT SUNDAY MARCH 13TH 2011 Miroku Model 10 sponsored by Miroku Aust Total pool $4500.00 Other items supplied by Elk’s Hunting & Fishing See main Ad in March CTSN For more info contact Secretary Ross Carter AH 02 6025 2294 Skeet Co-Ordinator Reg Petts 02 6043 3447 AH 5 Stand Co-Ordinator Anthony Metry 02 6021 8060 BH OR 0409 393 545 Mob Winchester Lane North Albury

JANUARY 2011 – AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET NEWS 37 D Nicholls 23/25, C Lawrie 21/25; B: J 97/98, D Johnson 96/98; A: J Griffi ths 49/50, Lemmich 18/25,W Channing 16/25; C; P S Saul 48/50; B: M Williamson 48/52, W Daly 22/25, P Smith 15/25; 25T HC: D Cameron 47/52; C: W Beddoes 45/50, N Trebilcock 21/26, D Nicholls 21/27, P Daly Davis 44/50; 50T SB AA: N Brown 47/50, 20/27; 50T DB CS OA: C Lawrie 50/50; AA: K Nealon 48/53; A: J Griffi ths 45/50, S Saul D Nicholls 49/50; A: W Channing 44/50; 44/50; B: T Turner 45/52, E Saul 44/52; C: B: P Smith 48/50, P Jobson 42/50; C: D W Beddoes 36/53, N Davis 35/53; 50T PS Trebilcock 45/50, C Johnson 41/50; JNR: J AA: M Colley 227/231, K Nealon 226/231; Nicholls 31/50; VET: J Lemmich 46/50; OA A: T Henshall 143/150, J Griffi ths 136/150; HG: D Nicholls 116/125. B: T Turner 141/150, D Conduit 139/150; Cooma 23 Oct 10 C: W Beddoes 131/150, N Davis 120/150; Fine early then wind & scattered showers HG: K Nealon. (21): 100T SKT OA: R Kneipp 102/107; B: Grafton 14 Nov 10 !" #$$ I Latter 95/100; D Blewitt 87/100, A Green Perfect (53): 25T PS (Peter McGuire 86/102; C: S McIntyre 89/100, N Badewitz Memorial) OA: G Field 93/93; AA: S Kilfoyle 75/101, C Casarotti 74/101. 104/105, P Deland 101/105; A: R Riley

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      Haley 22/30; C: D Wescombe 16/30; HG: Fine (24): 50PS OA & AA: C Anderson R Johnstone 145/150. 311/312; A: G Harrison 144/150; B: J Wall 138/150; C: D Gibbs 141/150; 20T HC:
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    J Cunningham Snr, C Cunningham 22/25; W Dunbar 80/80; A: G Harrison 29/30; B: A A: B Sweeney, M Beaumont 23/25, J Reid, J Gargaro 28/30; C: D Doyle 30/30; 10 Club Cunningham Jnr 22/25; B: D Casbolt 22/25, Mug: W Dunbar 13/13; HG: W Dunbar W Johannessen 19/25, R Wesslink 17/25; 25 199/200. Pr D/R Club CS AA: C Cunningham 24/30,

    J Cunningham Snr 20/30; A: B Sweeney Junee 24 Oct 10 26/30, J Reid 24/30; B: D Casbolt 21/40, Fine & Sunny (20): Ch/Ch OA: M Paton    W Johannessen 20/40; C: R Spagnolo 123/125; AA: T Barton 122/125; A: Wendy 21/30, J Marstella 17/30; 50T PS CS AA: Barton 122/125; B: W Burton 115/125; C: S Metzler 92/125; VET: A Constable 103/125; J Cunningahm Snr 148/150, C Cunnin- 15 Pr D/R CD AA: T Barton 25/30; A: W
     
  gahm 13/150; A: M Beaumont 139/150, B Barton 27/30; B: L Doyle 26/30; C: S Metzler Sweeney 134/150; B: A Cameron 129/150, R 18/30; HG: Wendy Barton 149/155. Wesslink 119/150; C: M Dal Pozzo 124/150, R Spagnolo 123/150; HG: J Cunningham Kempsey 16 Oct 10 Snr 190/205. Fine & Windy (27): 10T DB AA: J Griffi th, 
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     25/25; A: C Mclaughlan & M Mcguire 24/25; J Booth, T Arndell 9/10; Denis Pearson Ch/ B: B Luck & B Martens 25/25; C: L Carney Ch 25T DB, 25T SB, 25T PS, 10T Pr D/R    ,$  ,
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JANUARY 2011 – AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET NEWS 39 Harris 27/30; B: H Klink 23/30; C: O’Brien 59/60, F Bartolo 58/60; C: M Cubas 52/57, 21/30; C: H Cousins 21/30. A Smedly 57/63, L Hanson; 50T SB Capital Majura Park 3 Nov 10 Weed Control OA: D Claxton 50/50; AA: Calm and mild (30): 75T Ch/Ch OA: D T Lionatos 81/82, A Scott 80/82, D Crane Coffs Harbour Marzotto 121/125; AA: D Turner 118/125; 77/79; A: A Tsolakis 63/66, J Thaller 62/66, AA: I McKenzie 117/125; A: D Reed 120/125, S Seckar 53/56; B: R Kerns 49/50, S Schiller M Harris 117/125; B: P Jenkins108/125, G 48/50, L Knowles 48/50; C: A Smedly 42/50, Clay Target Club Inc Kazolis 107/125; C: L Hansen 83/125. M Cubas 39/5, N Proctor 36/50; 50T HC Horsley Park Gun Shop: L Lloyd 51/51, J Majura Park 6 Nov 10 Ewart 50/51, A Mancini 69/71, L Hanson Cool and windy, Warm and Sunny (90): 68/71, A Tsolakis 54/56, W Smith 49/51, Site: 15klms North of Coffs Harbour 50T PS Express Cartridges OA: Matt D Reed 53/55. Patmore 153/153; AA: T Cooper 176/177, at 1720 Pacifi c Highway, Moonee Beach M Schiller 149/150, B Skinner 148/150; Majura Park 10 Nov 10 A: N Privett 152/153, D Reed 164/168, Warm and calm (27): 30T DB Twilight R Welch 163/168; B: H Klink 155/165, OA: P Callander 80/80; AA: I McKenzie P Body 152/165, B Frost 140/150; C: A 63/64; A: D Marzotto 79/80; B: P Jenkins Annual 2 Day Smedly 128/150, P Obrien 126/150, M 30/31; C: M Cubas 28/30; 25T PS OA: J Cubas 125/150; 50T DB Perazzi OA: D Szuromi 81/81; AA: A Scott 75/75; A: D Crane 102/102; AA: M Patmore 101/102, Turner 74/75; B: R McKenzie 78/81; C: P Trap Carnival A Cole 79/80, T Arvanitakis 58/59; A: D Obrien 64/75. Reed 59/70, A Plum 50/51, D Marzotto Majura Park 17 Nov 10 January 8th & 9th 2011 62/63; B: B Frost 100/101, A Mancini Warm and Calm (32): 30T SB Twilight OA:

Cash & Trophies to the value of Claiming the date 12th & 13th March 2011 $3,000.00 GUYRA GUN CLUB NSW SATURDAY 8TH START TIME 9.00AM ANNUAL ISSF SHOOT Event 1 50 Target DB Kachel’s Transport 200 Targets plus Final Classic and “The Great New England 1st & 2nd in each Grade Sparrow Shoot” Event 2 50 Target Bananacoast Batteries (25 tgt sparrow from trench traps Points Score plus the crow and white cockatoo) 1st & 2nd in each Grade Call Kevin Bourke 0428 659 315 Jamie Poole 0447 724 444 SUNDAY 9TH START TIME 9.00AM Event 3 50 Target DB Watson’s Aluminium Continental Goolma Clay Target Club 1st & 2nd in each Grade Event 4 50 Target Jackson & Skinner Single Barrel John Medcalf 1st & 2nd in each Grade Memorial Shoot Overall High Gun Event 1-4 Cash & Shells Grade High Gun Event 1-4 Sunday 23rd January 2011 Nominations $160.00 10am start Ladies & Juniors $120.00 One event 100 Targets Practice Friday 7th January from 2.30pm 25T DB 25T SB 25T PS All competitors will go into the draw to win 25T Group Handicap a refund of their nomination fees AA 21M A 19M B 17M C 15M Camping Available Onsite, Cartridges, Cash prizes on each 25T Food & Refreshments available on shoot days Each grade AA A B & C 1st & 2nd The Committee reserves the right to alter the Programme High Gun Overall Shells & Trophy without notice if necessary and graded High Guns

For further information please contact Noms $75 V L & J $60 Frank Maione (President) (02) 6652 4876 Shells and catering available Geoff Slattery (Secretary) (02) 6651 1944 Enquires to Garth Hosking 02 6884 8313 Gary Kachel (Trap Captain) 6658 0660 or 0418 666 038 Tom Knowles 02 6845 1770

40 AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET SHOOTING NEWS – JANUARY 2011 New South Wales Gun Club Ltd. (Est. 1880) ~ January 2011 Shoot Program ~

Saturday 1st 10am 100T Skeet Comp 10am DTL, Sporting & Olympic Trap practice ranges open, Targets only practice available during skeet competition

Wednesday 5th 2pm Charles Hlavaty 50T Handicap Skeet Comp 2pm DTL, Sporting & Olympic Trap practice ranges open, Targets only practice available during skeet competition 6:30pm NSWGC Night Aggregate 30T DB (Qualifier#1)

Saturday 8th 10am NSWGC Practice Day 10am DTL, Skeet, Sporting & Olympic Trap practice ranges open.

Wednesday 12th 2pm DTL, Skeet, Sporting & Olympic Trap practice ranges open 6:30pm 25T Twilight Olympic Trap Competition

Saturday 15th 10am 100T DB DTL Trap Competition 10am Skeet, Olympic Trap & Sporting practice ranges open

Wednesday 19th 2pm Alf Najar 50T Handicap Skeet Comp 2pm DTL, Sporting & Olympic Trap practice ranges open, Targets only practice available during skeet competition 6:30pm DTL Trap Comp

Saturday 22nd 10am NSWGC Practice Day 10am DTL, Skeet, Sporting & Olympic Trap practice ranges open.

Wednesday 26th 2pm DTL, Skeet, Sporting & Olympic Trap practice ranges Open 6:30pm Nite Owl DTL Trap Comp (Qualifier#1) 10T DB, 10T SB, 10T PS, 10T HCP

Saturday 29th 10am 100T Novelty Field Sporting Clays Inc Yorkshire Trophy (Qualifier#1) 10am DTL & Skeet practice ranges open

NSWGC reserves the right to alter practice ranges times and usage to suit advertised competition needs ~ This advertisement overrides programs printed in the ACTA Blue Book ~ For further information contact the club on Wednesdays 2pm-9:30pm (10pm Daylight Savings), Saturdays 10am-6pm Ph (02) 9450-1775 Fax (02) 9450-2178 Hugh McMaster (President) 0408 606968 / Neale Guy (Club Captain) 0439 949273 Web Address: www.nswgc.com.au Email: [email protected] Range / Clubhouse, 131 Booralie Rd, Terrey Hills, NSW 2084

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Would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year SCTC Christmas Shoots Friday 17th Dec 70 Targets Sunday 19th Dec 100 Targets Prizes for shooting ‘‘FLASH’FLASH’ Targets Pork, Turkeys & Chickens up for grabs Wednesday Night Challenge 2011 Jan 19th Feb 16th Mar 16th Apr 13th May 11th Jun 8th Jul 6th Aug 17th Sep 28th Oct 12th Nov 23rd Dec 7th FINAL Shooters must attend 7 shoots to qualify for prizes Including TV Rifl e Knives and Shells Friday Night Owl Shoots 2011 Jan 21st Feb 18th Mar 18th May 13th Jun 24th Jul 22nd Sep 2nd Sep 16th Nov 25th FINAL

42 AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET SHOOTING NEWS – JANUARY 2011 WAGGA GUN CLUB INC. 6TH WAGGA GOLDEN CROW 2 DAY SHOOT 5TH & 6TH FEBRUARY, 2011 AMMO ~ CASH SATURDAY 5TH FEBRUARY, 12 NOON START & SUNDAY 6TH FEBRUARY, 9.00AM START SPONSORED BY: WAGGA GUN CLUB 100tgt Golden Crow Points Score Championship PRACTICE AVAILABLE SATURDAY MORNING 10AM TO 12NOON WAGGA GUN CLUB INC. VVETERANSETERANS GGAMESAMES 22011011 TUESDAY MARCH 8TH TO SATURDAY MARCH 12TH AGE GROUPS 45-55, 56-60, 61-65, 66-70, 71-75, 76+ SPORTING, SKEET & TRAP

CAMPING FACILITIES AVAILABLE AT GROUNDS BOOKINGS THROUGH ACTA PRESIDENT SECRETARY Don Power Janenne Kidd PH: 0418 694 577 PH: 02 6971 3003

JANUARY 2011 – AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET NEWS 43 M Patmore 45/45; AA: R Southwell 33/34, B NSW 27 Oct 10 B:G Merrick 49/50, K Saunders 48/50; C:D 22/30; 30T HC: M Flanagan 30/30, S Saul Skinner 29/30 . A Christou 29/30; A: M Harris Nite Owl 10T DB, 10T SB, 10T PS, 10T Watson 67/75, Taylah Turner 93/100; S-JNR: 40/41, P Jackson 39/41, R Ellison 36/38; 44/45, J Szuromi 29/30; B: P Jenkins 26/30, R HC OA: R Hibbert 57+22, R Clarke 57+21; B Mitchell 46/50, A Poile 41/50, K Pearce HG: M Flanagan 89/90. Medway 25/30; C: L Hansen 28/30; P Obrien A: I Hoschke 56; B: L Clarke 54+12; C: R 28/50; OA: T Turner 74/75; Jumbo Evans Taree-Wingham 31 Oct 10 24/30; 25T PS OA: I McKenzie 74/75; AA: Baker 53. Teams 25 T PS 18M: P O’Neil K Saunders, D Fine (35): 75T ISSF Trap OA: R Clarke A Christou 72/75, R Southwell 71/75; A: NSW 6 Nov 10 Roughan, D Porteus, G Collins 354/375, P 64/75; A: J Wilberforce 58/75; B: D Pasfi eld, Andy Vaccaro 73/75; M Harris 75/78; B: SKT CS OA: J Lucchitti 100+18; AA: J Turner, C Main, A Hugo, J Douglas, P Jackson M Flanagan 59/75; C: E Clarke 53/75; 30T G Kasprzak 71/75, G Kazolis 70/75; C:H Guberina 100+17, A Lucchitti 98, T Valle- 350/375; OA HG:T Turner 243/245. DB Trophy AA: M Flanagan 60/60, S Wallace Cousins 69/75, P Obrien 54/75. longa 96; A: C Sim 95, J Curtis 92, A Muoio Sydney 23 Oct 10 59/60; A: K Miller 50/50, J Griffi ths 49/50; Mallamien 24 Oct 10 91+5; B: L Acher 94+8, D Wear 94+7; H Heavy Rain (90-78): 30T M/T OA: G Dom- B: R Piper 33/33, K McWhirter 32/33; C: P Fine (26): 30T TWR OA: W Hall, AA: E McMaster 75; C: A Shacklock 91, P Williams inello 75/75; AA: J Luke 118/125, C Diaz Leicht 40/41, M Wilkins 39/41; 30T SB CD Parker; A: G Young, M Absalom; B: P Akker- 88, D Brenton 86. 117/125; A: B Duncan 98/100, L Galea AA: D Pasfi eld, M Flanagan, S Wallace, R mans, J Absalom; C: W Hall, R Algie; 75T DB NSW 10 Nov 10 91/100; B: R Haggart 71/75, C Gomes Clarke 29/30; A: J Griffi ths 29/30, J McCloy OA: M Absalom; AA: M Absalom, P Akker- 15T D/D OA: R Van Beek 15+5, J Holt 15+5, 49/50; C: V Mercuri 47/50, F Araco 43/50; 28/30, K Miller, S Saul 27/30; B: I Howe mans; A: J Borg, G Young; B: J Absalom, E C Eleftheriou 15+4, J Hirsch 15+4, 20 Pr D/R 30T SB OA: G Kennerson 43/43; AA: M 29/30, L Langer, D Deland, R Ellison 28/30; McCUllough; C: D Shepherd, J Hogg; VET: AA: G Kable 39; A: C Eleftheriou 31+8; B: J Gomes 42/43, C Andrew 31/32; A: A Lloyd C: M Wilkins, P Leicht 25/30, G Gianniotis E McCullough; LAD: J Hogg; JNR: B Hall; Holt 37, C: J Yu 28. 29/30, A Tsolakis 31/33; B: J Camilleri 22/30; 30T HC: M Flanagan 30/30, S Saul OA HG: G Young. 40/41, P Jackson 39/41, R Ellison 36/38; NSW 13 Nov 10 30/31, M Kheir 29/30; C: F Gould 26/30, F HG: M Flanagan 89/90. Marconi 17 Oct 10 100T Olympic Trap OA: N xenos 91+18, Araco 32/39; 50T DB OA: J Luke 322/322; Fine (45): 10T PS Gr AA: 2x30, 1x29; A: I Hoschke 82+16, A Muoio 76+17, T AA: G Dominelli 321/322, G Kable 149/150; Taree-Wingham 13 Nov 10 2x30, 2x29; B: 1x30, 1x29, 2x27; C: 1x29, McSorley 75+17, A Konstantakopoulos A: Z Navara 76/77, A Lloyd 71/72; B: C Windy (11): 50T SKT HC: D Berry 61/68, T 1x28, 1x26; 100T DB AA: C Sherry 100/100, 75+16, J Holt 77+12. Gomes 88/89, A Mancine 51/52; C: T Alho Duck 63/68, R Abrahams 53/62; 25T SKT 46/50, F Araco 66/71; 50T PS OA: G Dom- Doubles B: K McWhirter 45/50, M Flanagan J Crompton 108/109; A: G Kennerson NSW 17 Nov 10 inello 150/150; AA: H Guerriero 170/171, C 42/50; C: D Berry 42/50, R Abrahams 99/100, R Patterson 98/100; B: J Barros 15T PS SB AA: R Van Beek 59, R Hibbert 58; Sherry 167/171; A: L Galea 144/150, S Peck 32/50; HG: K. McWhirter 90/100; Club 98/100, D Vlachus, E Pantalone 95/100; A: I Hoschke 57+14, J Hirsch 57+13; B: D 143/150; B: A Poulos 149/150, M Scarfone SKT CS: D Berry 182/200; B: M Flanagan C: K Beddie 91/100, M Henriques 85/100; Pearson 52; C: D Morgan 50, R Baker 49. HG: C Sherry 130/130. 143/150; C: M Henriques 156/156, F Araco 179/200; OA: K McWhirter 182/200. NSW 20 Nov 10 153/156; 25T HC Ziad A 41/41, F Ibrahim Moss Vale 30 Oct 10 Tumut 14 Nov 10 100T NSWGC Ch/Ch OA: A Shacklock; 40/41, M Salem 38/39, C Zimaras 28/29, Bright Sunny Spring Weather (39): 100 MXD Raining (11): 30T DB CONT Gr CD AA: D Gr: A Shacklock; AA: F Seales, A Garvie, J Mortys 43/45, G Poulios 34/36; 25Pr of 50T DB & 50T PS Combined AA & A: L Crane 30/30; A:C Milligan 29/30; B: M Wall S Newcombe; A: M McCallum, P Craig, D/R OA: T Lionatos 28/30; AA: G Dom- Cuzner 195, R Ehlers 194, D Price 194; B: 26/30; C: L Doyle 29/30; 50T DB CONT CS T McSorley; B: D Robinson, D Morton, R inello 36/40, C Zimaras 34/40; A: L Galea F Bartolo 186, R MaCaulay 185, M Clarke OA: J Maxwell 68/70; AA: D Crane 65/70: Black; C: A Kentwell, M Stevens, J Perrin; 27/30, J Mortys 34/40; B: A Poulos 33/40, N 184; C: D Durrant 184, L Burchell 153, F LAD: T Alexeeff; GR: J Sidoti. D Robinson. A: D Polsen 48/50; B: M Wall 44/50; C: L Carmody 143. Poulos 32/40; C: T Alho 22/30, A Antoniou Doyle 48/50; 15Pr DR CD: D Crane 26/30, Port Macquarie 7 Nov 10 21/30; OA HG: G Dominello 329/335; AA: J Maxwell 25/30, L Doyle 23/30. Nepean 18 Sep 10 Fine (33): 25T PS CD AA: R Clarke, H C Sherry; A: L Galea 32/335; B:A Poulos Fine (15): 50 CONT 25SB 25PS AA: Hecta, MacInnes, D Pasfi eld 71/75; A: J Grif- 316/335; C: F Araco 295/335; LAD: S Peck Tyagarah 7 Nov 10 K Calder, C Caroll; A: G Sparet, G Boyd, N fi ths 72/75, K Miller, J Howell 68/75; B: 317/347; VET: P Fitzalan 309/335; JNR: J Cloudy & warm (21): 25T DB AA: R Turner Bakker; B: J Heydlom, L Hancaster, R Jones; K McWhirter 74/75, L Clarke 72/75, K Owen 315/347. & T O’Leary 24/25; A: R Bourke 25/25, N C: P Noy, D Pagey, A Kidd. Edlington 24/25; B: T Crandon 24/25, B Saunders, D Piper 71/75; C: M Wilkins Sydney Clay 5 Nov 10 Nepean 24 Sep 10 69/75, M Carter 52/75, S Ricca 44/75; Conduit 23/25; C: M Allot 22/25, D Toressi Cold & Windy Night (28): 20T PS Gr sweeps 21/25; D: S Reichmann 5/25; 25 T PS AA: R Fine (74): 50T Night Simulated AA: G Boyd, 25T HC: B Neill 25/25, I Howe 28/29, H AA: 2x60 2x59; A: 1x59 1x57 1x56; B: 1x57 P Hancaster, T Hammond; A: D Quick, G MacInnes 27/29, D Deland 29/31; 25T SB Turner 71/75, T O’Leary 70/75; A: H Batson 1x54 1x51; C: 1x53 1x50 1x49; Night Owl 74/75, K O’Brien 72/75; B: B Conduit Paton, J McColl; B: B Doughty, L Johnson, K Jim Mathiske Memorial AA: H MacInnes 25T DB 25T PS AA: Z Alamadine 98/100, Perkins; C: D Pagey, R Lewis, L Quirk; LAD: L 24/27, P Deland 22/25; A: J Howell 28/31, 70/75, T Crandon 59/75; C: M Allot 67/75, G Poulios 97/100; A: T Chryss 96/100, F D Toressi 63/75; D: S Reichmann 5/75; 25 Hawker, M Isacc, G Bakker; JNR: N McColl, K Miller 22/25; B: I Howe 29/31, D Deland Ibrahim 95/100; B: P Shiailis 93/100, P Sia- J Nemecek, D Gordon. 25/28; C: M Wilkins 19/25, S Ricca 15/25; T SB AA: R Turner & T O’Leary 22/25; A: frakas 90/100; C: C Sarris 75/100, G Katsilas K O’Brien 23/25, H Batson 21/25; B: B Nepean 16 Oct 10 25T CONT CD AA: R Clarke 25/25, H 74/100; HG: Z Alamadine 158/160. MacInnes 23/25, S Wallis 22/25; A: S Saul Conduit 20/25, A O’Leary 18/25; C: D Fine (13): 75T MED AA: Hecta, C Caroll; A: Sydney 7 Nov 10 24/25, K Miller, J Howell, M McDonnell Torresi 18/25, J Holman 16/25. G Boyd, G Sparet; B: R Jones; C: A Kidd, L Fine (27): 25T Gr Sweeps AA: 2x74 1x71; quirk; 15T Step Back: Hecta, G Boyd. 23/25; B: L Clarke 25/25, D Piper 24/25, West Wyalong 24 Oct 10 C Norman, D Deland 23/25; C: M Wilkins, A: 2x75 1x71; B: 1x73 1x70 1x69; C: 1x62 Overcast (45): 10T E/O: A Jenner, S NLMCTC 6 Nov 10 T Rapley 19/25 M Carter 17/25; HG: H 1x55; 25T HC: R Violi 46/47, G Rootes Schiller, A Hodges, D Hodges, K Schiller, Overcast, Intermittent Raining (25): 60T MacInnes 141/150; LAD HG: L Clarke 45/47, C Lysaght 32/34; 50T DB AA: G M Fyfe, D Fyfe, W Ambrose, G Fairman, J MXD (30T DB,10 SB, 10 PS, 5 Pr D/R OA: 137/150. Poulios 112/112, M Gomez 111/112; A: Blain, P Batson, M Mitton, W Schaefer, T L Littlefi eld 77/80, AA: L Littlefi eld 77/80, G Rootes 99/100, S Tsoukalas 98/100; B: Orange 24 Nov 10 Jamieson, R Ellison, A Collins, G Blattman, N Wilkinson 76/80, A: R McLean 74/80, M R Violi 62/63, D McKendrick 61/63; C: A M Schiller, C Kneebone, C Foster, J Finn all Ling 66/80, B: F Ziliotto 74/80, B Lawrie Wet and Wild (40): 50T DB OA: J Calta- Charouk 46/50, V Mercuri 42/50; HG: D biano 141/141; AA: G Spencer 103/104, 10/10; 50T PS OA: A Collins 245/246; AA: Huntington 71/80, C: Romano Bacci 70/80, Jones 148/150. L Cuzner 242/246, C Foster178/180; A: W G Mazzantini 62/80; 20 Pr D/D: S Armstong AA: T Wunderlich 102/104; A: J Newton 140/141, P Sharp 52/53; B: R Fryer 48/50, Taree-Wingham 31 Oct 10 Ambrose143/150, N Watchorn141/150; & N Wilkinson 18/20, L Littlefi eld & E Dial Fine (35): 75T ISSF Trap OA: R Clarke B: S Schiller142/150, R Hill 135/150; C: 17/20. K Hunt 47/50; C: W Stubbs, J Lewis; 50T SB OA: G Evans 49/50; AA: J Laspina 64/67, T 64/75; A: J Wilberforce 58/75; B: D Pasfi eld, D Murray 137/150, K Maxwell1 28/150; NLMCTC 6 Nov 10 Wunderlich 63/67; A: J Newton 51/53, P M Flanagan 59/75; C: E Clarke 53/75; 30T VET: A Bounds 140/150; JUN: M Schiller Overcast, intermittent raining (26): 50T Hayman 50/53; B: B Alston 46/50, R Fryer DB Trophy AA: M Flanagan 60/60, S Wallace 144/150; LAD: K Schiller 141/150; 25T HC: SKT Doubles OA: P Vella 49/54; AA: P Vella 45/50; C: C Kingham 35/50, B Mitchell 59/60; A: K Miller 50/50, J Griffi ths 49/50; M Fyfe27/27, D Fyfe 26/27, R Hill 41/42, D 49/54, AA: D Michie 44/50; A: D Taylor 34/50; 50T PS OA: J Caltabiano 149/150; B: R Piper 33/33, K McWhirter 32/33; C: P Hodges40/42; 50T DB OA: D Fyfe 210/210; 53/60, S Bennett 52/60; B: B Michie 45/50, AA: T Wunderlich 148/150, G Evans Leicht 40/41, M Wilkins 39/41; 30T S B CD AA: A Collins 210/210, J Finn102/103; A: M K Raymond; C: R Davy, J Cunningham; 50T 147/150; A: P Hayman 143/150, D Price AA: D Pasfi eld, M Flanagan, S Wallace, R Fyfe 70/70, A Fennessy 69/70; B: N Ambrose SKT Cliff Ferguson Memorial Trophy OA: W 142/150; B: B Alston 146/150, G Jones Clarke 29/30; A: J Griffi ths 29/30, J McCloy 49/50, S Schiller 48/50; C: D Murray 46/50, Peterson 50/50; AA: P Vella 49/50, D Michie 145/150; C: J Lewis 141/150, B Mitchell 28/30, K Miller, S Saul 27/30; B: I Howe J Anderson 40/50; VET: R Ellison 49/50 JUN: 46/50; A: W Peterson 50/50, D Taylor 128/150; OA HG: J Caltabiano. 29/30, L Langer, D Deland, R Ellison 28/30; M Schiller 50/50; LAD: K Schiller48/50; HG: 49/50; B: Bennett 48/50, K Raymond 58/62 C: M Wilkins, P Leicht 25/30, G Gianniotis A Collins 232/235 C: “Mad” J Cunningham 48/50, J Cunning- Richmond River 24 Oct 10 ham 45/55; 50T SKT HCP: S Bennett 92 Warm and fi ne - becoming overcast and (+2)/93, D Taylor 88(+2)/91, S Begley 86 stormy (40): 50T DB AA: R Turner 95/95, (+2)/89, J Cunningham 77 (+10)/85, R Davy I McDonald 94/95; A: J Lowndes 50/50, P 71 (+8)/80; OA HG 150T SKT HG OA: P Brown 49/50; B: R Warren 50/50, G Jacobsen Vella 142/150; OA VET: F Searles 133/150, 49/50; C: J Wilson 48/54, L Barnes 47/54; OA LAD: S Bennett 131/150, OA JNR: B 50T B/T AA: K Nealon 49/50, I McDonald Tasmania Michie 129/150. 48/50; A: D Graney 45/50, G Pringle 44/50; B: R Warren 42/50, T Crandon 41/50; C: M NLMCTC 14 Nov 10 Williamson 40/52, J Beddoes 39/52. Hot and Sunny: 100T ACTA Sporting 100 S/C OA: A Garvie 93/100; AA: A Garvie Singleton 14 Nov 10 93/100, F Searles 93/100, M Ling 92/100; Very Hot(53): 25T Ringland HC: S Cowell A: F Araco 90/100, P Pemberton 87/100, 66/66, C Diaz 65/66, M Wilkins 49/50, T Burnie 13 Nov 10 Williams 23/25; 60T Presidents Ch/Ch OA: D Jessop 83/100, B: R Black 87/100, J Turner 49/50, S-JNR: B Mitchell 24/25, K Cloudy (25): BCTC SKT CS OA: P Turner A Kenny 100/100; AA: S Glover 116/120; A: Cunningham 85/100, G Johnson 83/100; Pearce A Poile 20/25; Wayne Wiegold Mem 50/50; A: C Latham 47/50; B: R Mason K Booth 98/100; B: L Witzerman 101/110; C: C Diver 68/100, W Holliday 64/100, W 25T DB + 25 T PS AA: T Turner 157/160, 46/50; C: M Ponsonby-Glover 45/50; 50T C: P Booth 87/100; 50T Marshall Family Starkey 51/100. A Norris 136/140; A: P O’Neil 98/100, B DB AA: K Clark 50/50; A: E McLaren 53/55; Trophy: S Glover 51/51, T Jenkins 50/51, Smith 117/120; B: K Saunders 98/100, NSW 23 Oct 10 B: M Ponsonby-Glover 50/50; C: S Hodgson Phil Howes 74/75. H Gay 97/100, C: D Watson 92/100, M 46/50; 20 Pr D/D: P Francis, K McArthur 90T Hare Hunt Finals OA: R Clifton 81, J Wilkins 90/100; S-JNR: B Mitchell 84/100, Mersey 20 Nov 10 24/25, A Spinks, L McArthur 23/25. Holt 79, W Maryska 77, A Shacklick 76, J A Poile 75/100, K Pearce 70/100; OA: P Fine & Mild (40): 50T DB PRESIDENT’S CS Bromfi eld 76. O’Neil 158/160; W I Clark Mem MXD 10 Hobart 24 Oct 10 OA & AA: T.Atkins 50/50; A: R Phair 49/50; NSW 20 Oct 10 DB 10 SB 10 PS AA: T Turner 74/75, J Barker Warm and sunny Mild wind (40): 25T SKT B: T Campbell 49/50; C: M Downey 41/50; Fine: Alf Najar HC SKT: T Vallelonga 72/75; A: S Anshaw 49/50, B Brown 48/50; A: J Briggs 25/25; B: T Jenkins 23/25; C: D 50T DB KEVIN AYLETT MEM CS OA & A:

44 AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET SHOOTING NEWS – JANUARY 2011 R Phair 50/50; AA: B Howell 102/103; B: R AA: S Browning 97/100; A: M Blackwell Elmer 50/53; C: M Hodgson 44/50; JNRS: 101/105; B: B Smith 95/100; C: C Jenkins M Ponsonby Glover 47/50, K Clark 45/50, B 94/100; LAD: S Bowman 76/100; JNR: C TASMANIAN Radford 42/50; HG: R Phair 99/100. Jenkins 94/100; VET: P Rockliff 89/100; HG Spring Bay 21 Nov 11 OA: D O’Sullivan 244/250; AA: C Rockliff Clay Target Association Inc Fine (26): 20T CONT PS AA: G Arnol 60/60; 251/264; A: S Vaccaro 240/250; B: B Smith A: S Palmer 60/60; B: N Shepherd 56/60; C: 238/250; C: C Jenkins 220/250; JNR: C T Bennett 51/60; 50T State CONT SB OA Jenkins 220/250; VET: P Rockliff 221/250; High Roller Championship & AA: P Howes 48/50; A: K Booth 45/50; Open State SKT Team: J Foster 146/150, C B: P Page 48/6; C: T Bennett 42/50; 30T Rockliff, B Smith 144/150, J Briggs 143/150, DB Trophy AA: G Arnol 30/30; A: K Booth M Blackwell, S Browning 142/150, A Spinks At the Tasmanian Gun Club Inc. grounds 40/41; B: J Tatnell 29/30; C: P Booth 32/34; 141/150, P Turner 140/150, C Jenkins at Nile Road Evandale HG: G Arnol 136/140. 138/150, T Jenkins 137/150, N Bowman Tasmanian 30 Oct 10 136/150, G Otley, D Williams 135/150, P Inclement - Varying from fair to not too Rockliff 134/150, R Phair 133/150; VET Thursday 27th January 2011 at 2.00pm pleasant, requiring raincoats on, raincoats State Team: G Otley 135/150, P Rockliff off !(42): 50T Don Taylor Memorial CS OA: 134/150, P Howes 130/150, J Sturzaker 100 Targets Points Score - Shot 5 per lane D O’Sullivan 91/91; AA: C Rockliff 90/91; 126/150, D Burrows 113/150; JNR State Team: C Jenkins 138/150, N Bowman (This event will not be included in carnival High Gun) A: S Vaccaro 63/63, B: B Smith 82/83; C: N Cottee 45/50; LAD: S Bowman 32/50; JNR: 136/150, T King 125/150, S Bowman C Jenkins 44/50; VET: G Otley 48/50; 25T Pr 108/150, A Leighton 83/150. State SKT Doubles CS OA: F Cooper 50/50; Tasmania 14 Nov 10 State Three Day AA: D O’Sulliban 55/58; A: S Vaccaro 49/50; Very very nasty wet and miserable day (18): B: B Smith 47/50; C: N Bowman 43/50; JNR: 10T PS E/O AA: J Foster 29/30, T Jenkins Trap Carnival N Bowman 43/50; VET: P Rockliff 45/54; 28/30; B: N Bowman 20/30; C: P Booth 50T State 20ga CS OA: J Foster 50/50; AA: 21/30; 50T SKT A: J Foster 50/50; B: T C Rockliff 49/50; A: A Spinks 53/56; B: B Jenkins 47/50; C: N Bowman 47/50; 100T Friday, Saturday & Sunday Smith 47/50; C: P Howes 45/50; JNR: C Northern Districts DB CS OA & AA: B Smith Jenkins 40/50; VET: P Rockliff 47/54; 100T 98/100; A: C Jenkins 96/100; B: N Bowman 28th, 29th, 30th January 2011 State SKT CS OA: D O’Sullivan 98/100; 83/100; C: P Booth 76/100; Day One Friday 28th January 2011 9.00am Start Event 1 25 pr State Double Rise Championship Event 2 50 Target State Handicap 1st to 5th Places. Waratah Notes Shot 5 targets per lane NSW Clay Target Association Event 3 Don Taylor Inter Club Team Shoot PO Box 1003, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650, Day Two Saturday 29th January 2011 9.00am Start Ph: 02 6931 9980 Fax: 02 6931 9981 Email: [email protected] Event 4 50 Target State Single Barrel Championship Web: www.nswcta.org Event 5 50 Target State Double Barrel Championship NSWCTA would like to wish everyone a Very Safe Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Day Three Sunday 30th January 2011 9.00am Start CHRISTMAS/NEW YEAR OPENING HOURS Event 6 50 Target State Points Score Championship The State offi ce will close on Friday 24th December 2010 and re-open on (Trophy Presentation at approx 3.00pm) Tuesday 18th January 2011. All emails will be checked daily and phone Event 7 Interstate Challenge Teams Match messages will be diverted, so if anything urgent rises, please contact the Vic, NSW & Tas offi ce as usual. Event 8 State Junior Postal Teams Match NEW SOUTH WALES JUNIOR PATHWAY FOR 2011 Event 9 State Ladies Postal Teams Match ZONE CARNIVALS Event 10 State Veterans Postal Teams Match Talented Juniors to be identifi ed at their Zone Carnival by an appointed Event 11 State Open Postal Teams Match Zone Selection Panel and then referred to the State Association. All competition events graded AA, A, B, C FUNDING All funding will be at the discretion of the NSW Clay Target Association 1st and 2nd Each Grade, Plus L,J,V Finance Committee. (1st each Section Min of 3 Competitors ) Overall Sash and Cash Trophy FUNDING FOR ZONE COACHING: The State will consider requests 1st Each Grade Sash and Cash Trophies for fi nancial support of all offi cial Zone Coaching Clinics. 2nd Each Grade Cash FUNDING FOR ZONE ATTENDANCE: The State will cover Junior Overall High Gun over Events 1,2,4, 5 and 6 nominations upon receipt of evidence of attendance to Zone Carnivals Ladies, Juniors and Veterans High Gun from the Zone Secretary. over Events 1,2,4, 5 and 6 STATE CARNIVAL State Open, Ladies, Juniors and Veterans Team Upon referral from a Zone, to the State, of those Juniors recognised, they selected over events 4, 5 and 6 will be invited to attend the NSW State Carnival where selection will be made to be nominated to attend the National Coaching Clinics PRE-NOMINATION FORMS CAN BE OBTAINED FROM THE WEBSITE OR BY CONTACTING THE STATE SECRETARY FUNDING FOR STATE CARNIVAL: All Juniors invited to attend the State Carnival will have their nominations paid for by the State Mrs Cheryl Arnol Association. P O Box 54, Orford Tas. 7190 or Phone 0419 533 615 or by Email [email protected] COACHING: Coaching for Clubs and Zones can be arranged with the or [email protected] support of the NSWCTA State Coaching Co-ordinators Garth Hosking 0418 648 313 and Ian Piddington 0428 638 590. Practice Trap will be available on Thursday 27th January from noon till 7.00pm and also during the 3 days of the carnival) Regardless of the level of coaching required, the Co-ordinators can assist with applying for fi nancial assistance for Juniors and obtaining suitably qualifi ed coaches.

JANUARY 2011 – AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET NEWS 45 SSwanwan HHillill CClassiclassic NAME HOME CLUB ACHIEVED AT BREAK R Hunter Werribee Melbourne Trap 100 M Woods Woods Point Melbourne Trap 50 On Sunday the 15th of August the Swan Hill Clay M Tout Frankston Melbourne Trap 75, 100, 150 Target Club hosted this annual event. This year we E Elder Melbourne Melbourne Trap 75, 100 L Guscolt Melbourne Melbourne Trap 75 changed the format having two 50 target events. The L Mirabella Frankston Melbourne Trap 100 fi rst event was for cartridges and the second event T Mitchell Melbourne Melbourne Trap 75, 100 had 22Magnum and air rifl es and car fridges as N Hunter Werribee Melbourne Trap 100 D Fyfe Condobolin West Wyalong Trap 200 trophies. The weather was a challenge in itself with A Collins West Wyalong West Wyalong Trap 200,250,300 a variety of conditions ranging from being overcast D Duffy WAGC WAGC Trap 100,Cont 50 D Lamont WAGC WAGC Trap 50 to sunny, with showers and the ever present wind. J Willett Corowa Wangaratta Cont 50 Forty seven shooters took up this challenge. R Newbigging Narromine Narromine Trap 50 C Gomes Marconi Sydney Trap 75 Despite the tough conditions some good scores were recorded, J Luke Sydney Sydney Trap 300 notably the 149/150 of Marc Crimmins, the 143/150 of Emma W Hall Moulamein Moulamein Twr 50 Cox and Joe Borg’s 50/50 in the double barrel event. M Chegwidden Mallala Mallala Trap 50 L Piscioneri South Australia Mallala Trap 100 Event 1 50 Target Points M Crimmins Little River Melbourne ISSF 50, 75 Score AA Marc Crimmins T Wunderlich NSW Orange Trap 100 149/150, Malcolm Absalom J Newton NSW Orange Trap 100 142/150, Andrew Brady T Bussell Wangaratta St Helens Cont 50 139/150; A Emma Cox A Ryder Grafton Ballandean Cont 50 143/150, Garry Pike C McTaggart Top End Top End Cont 50 142/150, Tony Plum R Itzstein Brisbane Brisbane Trap 50, 75 M Schaper Sebastopol Castlemaine Trap 75 138/150; B Chris R Lide Mornington Morwell Trap 50 Dalrymple 138/153, M White Melbourne Morwell Trap 50 Freddie Siciliano 136/153, R Ehlers Shoalhaven Moss Vale Trap 100 Joanne Boyer 135/150; L Cuzner Goulburn Moss Vale SB 50, 75 C Alan Wilkinson 127/150, M Gomes Marconi Sydney Trap 100 David Shepard 124/150, P Poile Singleton Yarrawonga Cont 50 M Sauage Collie Boyup Brook Trap 50 Jamie Hogg 123/150. D Williamson Warren Hermidale Trap 100 Event 2 Swan Hill Classic R Regato Werribee Werribee Trap 100 50 target Double Barrel J Matthews Albury/Wod Albury/Wod Trap 50, 75 Championship A & OA Joe A Olive Rockhampton Rockhampton Trap 100 T Olive Rockhampton Rockhampton Trap 100 Marc Crimmins Borg 50/50, Stephen Bates C Bourne Blackwater Rockhampton Trap 50 67/68, Alan Cole 66/68; M Hetherington C/Dawson Rockhampton Cont 50 AA Andrew Brady 59/60, Marc Crimmins 58/60, Malcolm O Lighezzolo Singleton Camel Hill Trap 50 Absalom 47/50; B Shane Allen 47/50, Murray Gough 46/50, P Winser Millicent Goroke Trap 100 Freddie Siciliano 48/55; C Trevor Wilkinson 44/50, David N Xenos NSW Goulburn Trap 50 Shepard 43/50, Craig Hartshorn 42/51. T Walls Yarrawonga Echuca Trap 600 B Ford Wangaratta Echuca Trap 350, 400, 450, 500, 550 R Peatling Cohuna VCTA D/R 25Pr G Hose Warrnambool Echuca Trap 50 E Boyak Frankston Echuca Trap 50 R Kirley Wangaratta Echuca Trap 50 J Lemmich Broken Hill Broken Hill SKT 75 CLUB NEWS MORWELL at the AGM the retary/Treasurer: Ross Carter, following people were elected Assistant: Judy Lafferty, Shoot as Offi ce Bearers: President: D Marshall: Gary Rudd, Handi- Rhodes, Senior Vice President: C capper: Bob Leita. Overall winner Joe Borg fl anked by Shane Allen, Trevor Wilkinson and Murphy, Junior Vice President: CENTRAL BURNETT at the Andrew Brady A Brady, Secretary: G McMillan, AGM the following people Treasurer: B McMillian. were elected as Offi ce Bearers: The SHCTC are very grateful for the following sponsors: The ALBURY-WODONGA at the President: Iain Campbell, Pickering Transport Group, Cutri Packaging, Swan Hill AGM the following people Vice President: John Burns, Chemicals, Swan Hill Fishing & Shooting Supplies. were elected as Offi ce Bearers: Secretary: Nola Darlington, Stephen Bates President: Gerry Lafferty, Vice Treasurer: Letetia Berthelsen, President: Allan Collins, Sec- Patron: Alison Robinson.

46 AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET SHOOTING NEWS – JANUARY 2011 Grafton Clay Target Club Jacaranda Open Classic

Grafton Clay Target Club like many Event 2 was the 30 target Jacaranda Mixed what looked to be an enthralling shoot off but other places had endured a sustained Targets of 10 each of Double Barrel, Single very quickly Steve pulled a second barrel on a Barrel and Points Score and in the perfect Points Score target and it looked like we had the amount of wet weather but as if on conditions this event was also strongly shot winner until Rod dropped a complete Points cue the wet weather gave way to a for. This time Rod Riley was determined in the Score target allowing Steve to claim the title. perfect day for the Club’s annual shoot off and took home the overall sash with All competitors including many fi rst time Jacaranda Open Classic. The Jaca- a score of 109/110. visitors to the Club declared the Grafton Clay randa trees were at their very best of The day was progressing so well and the Target Club a great place to shoot at Jacaranda purple colour for the nine squads of perfect weather allowed the shooters a little time with excellent clays and ideal amenities. time of relaxation whilst they indulged in a With the beautiful Jacaranda trees and friendly shooters who attended from all parts splendid lunch prepared by our wonderful atmosphere many declared that they will of NSW and Brisbane. A good many canteen ladies. Again they produced a sump- certainly not miss this one in November 2011. tuous meal for which the Grafton Clay Target of those attending had chosen to RESULTS compete at the unique dual shoot of Club is renowned. Event 1 25tgt Points Score (Peter McGuire Memorial). Coffs Harbour Clay Target Club on the Straight after lunch was the event that O/All G Field 93/93, AA 1st S Kilfoyle 104/105, 2nd P everyone wants to win being the 50 target Deland 101/105, A 1st R Riley 75/75, 2nd J Black 76/78, B 1st M Burke 77/78, 2nd W Beddoes 76/78, C 1st D Saturday and Grafton Clay Target Club Jacaranda Double Barrel Championship. Even on the Sunday. Danks-Brown 68/87, 2nd H Finch 67/87. with the excellent conditions and fi rst class Event 2 30tgt Jacaranda Mixed Classic. (10tgt DB Event 1 at Grafton was the 25 target Points clays it was strange that Noel Campion (Glen 10tgt SB 10tgt PS): O/All R Riley 109/110, AA 1st P Score Peter McGuire Memorial Perpetual Innes CTC), Murray Riley (Tamworth CTC) Deland 106/110, 2nd S Kilfoyle 89/90, A 1st N Campion 49/50, 2nd J Griffi th 121/125, B 1st D Pireira 71/75, Trophy. Those that remember Peter remember and Rod Moody (Richmond River CTC) were the only shooters to come in with the perfect 2nd G Kachel 69/75, C 1st H Finch 43/50, 2nd C Kachel him as a great Points Score competitor 41/50. score of 50/50. It didn’t take a long shoot off and this memorial event was again keenly Event 3 50tgt Jacaranda Double Barrel Championship. contested. The overall came down to a shoot to declare Noel Campion the overall winner O/All N Campion 52/52, AA 1st R Moody 50/50, 2nd G off between Geoff Field from Guyra CTC of the sash. Sweeney 72/75, A 1st M Riley 51/52, 2nd J Black 49/50, The last item of the day was to sort out the B 1st E Saul 50/52, 2nd R Wesslink 49/52, C 1st D Wise and Rod Riley from Tamworth CTC who 47/53, 2nd J Parkes 46/53. both went toe to toe until eventually Geoff came Overall High Gun with Steve Kilfoyle (Grafton High Guns O/All S Kilfoyle 173/175, Veteran P Deland out the overall winner to take the shield home CTC) and Rod Riley (Tamworth CTC) on an 172/175, Ladies M Burke 160/175, Junior B Grifi ths with an excellent perfect score of 93/93. equal score. The crowd gathered to watch 164/175.

out fi rst on his second bird & Paul Shooting a further 9 birds straight & Ralph missing his 8th bird, Paul Presani took out the sash & overall Ulupna Island & Ralph took second place. Saturday was the fi rst day of competition with a Sunday was the 2nd day of competition and saw 24 competitors shoot good entry of 16 competitors. Practice began at 10am for the sash and championship trophy. Bobby Lambevski, Steve Threl- fall, Andrew Holdsworth, Lee Fitzgerald, Lydon Paistri, Vinne Basile some of the lads shot some nice breaks. The compe- cleaned up shooting the 1st 10 clean and taking the 1st sweep, 2nd tition began after lunch with Paul Presani, Louie Presani sweep was divided amongst 5 shooters, 3rd sweep between 4 shooters & Ralph Laino posting the possible after the 1st 10 birds and 4th sweeps divided by 6 shooters. and sharing the 1st sweep, 2nd sweep 3rd and 4th sweeps Andrew Holdsworth took out the sash & overall in the Mick Italia were the same. Memorial Cup with a 24/25 +11 after a shoot off between Overall for the day after the 3 possible in the shoot off, Louie dropped Ralph Laino 24/25, Bobby Lambevski 24/25, Steve Threl- fall,24/25+10 taking out 2nd place for 2010. A big thank you to Peter & Karen Webb from “Redgum Retreat”, Ulupna Island cabins, for their wonder- ful home-style hospitality & accommodation facilities. Last but not least, thank you to Neale Guy & Lee Fitzgerald, Colin Saxton for their hard work & continuing support over the weekend. L-R Louie Presani, Paul Presani & Ralph Laino Vince Gatt Andrew Holdsworth & Rex Paistri

JANUARY 2011 – AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET NEWS 47 comfortable pattern and just continue doing what feels right, rather PPsychologicalsychological SSkillskills than question if it is right. For physical skills, it is probably even more important. None of us ever get younger but we either do not realize that we are getting fforor SShootinghooting older or we are just in denial and do not accept the inevitable. For most of the population, as we get older we lose muscle tone, Michael Kruger-Davis fl exibility, stamina, speed, sight and hearing. Losses in any or all of these areas will have an impact on our performances as well as SKILLS AUDIT our perception of ourselves as either a person or an athlete. Fortu- nately for shooting, the sport relies heavily on muscle memory: this This article directly follows on from last means that because we do the same movements over and over again, month. Last month we looked at goal week in week out, year in year out, our muscles ‘learn’ what to do setting. While setting goals is a necessary and the movements become automatic and are easily executed at component for improving performance, it a subconscious level. Sometimes however, we lose some of our is also boring and doesn’t get the attention abilities and our performance suffers because we do not realize that that it deserves. we are no longer as fi t or as fl exible as we were. This problem is For most of us it is easy to look at the bigger picture goals and work multiplied many times if we are in pain: hip, knee, shoulder towards winning a championship, etc but there are more minor problems, etc. Consulting a physiotherapist, to get strengthening and concrete goals that we have to achieve before the bigger picture exercises may assist before we develop strategies to deal with the goals can be achieved. Goal setting is always best done from the top discomfort or pain. For most of us as we get older, regular exercise: down: start from where you want to get to and then look at the steps swimming, walking, cycling, etc coupled with core strengthening you have to achieve to get there. If you re-read last month’s article exercises such as pilates or yoga and some resistance training such as you will get an idea of how to set the bigger picture goals. weights, will mean that we will be enjoying our sport for longer. Of What are the steps to taking goal setting further? course this must be coupled with eliminating any negative aspects such as excessive drinking, smoking and or other drugs. The fi rst step is a skills audit. What is a skills audit you ask? So this leaves us with mental skills. Just as technical skills require a A skills audit is a process where you, or better still, you and your coach and physical skills require a physiotherapist, mental skills are coach, look at the skills required to play your sport and what your best learnt by accessing a sport psychologist or doing some guided strengths and weakness are. Identifying strengths and weakness study under the direction of a sport psychologist. Mental skills such are important because it is the weaknesses you need to work on, as mental rehearsal, visualization, attention, concentration and improve and master. relaxation can be easily learnt and then practiced regularly both in For most sports and shooting is no exception, skills can be divided and out of competition. Coupled with these skills is a need to change into three groups: Technical, Physical and Mental. thinking: eliminating negative self talk, challenging irrational beliefs, exploring personal motivation, dispelling past judgments and coping What are the technical skills for shooting? Gun fi t, stance, swing with the anxiety of future. The two main aspects of mental skills are and follow through, pre-shot routine, post-shot routine, lead, hold learning to stay in the present and dealing with the process rather point, cartridge and choke selection. than focusing on the product. What are the physical skills for shooting? Fitness, strength, stamina, Where to now? Look carefully at yourself: what are your technical muscle memory and movement, breathing, etc. strengths and where can you improve. How is your health, stamina What are the mental skills required for shooting? Goal setting, con- and physical fi tness? Do you need to do some work on your fi tness, centration, relaxation, attention, visualization, mental rehearsal, reduce blood pressure, lose some weight or quit smoking? Are you Now, whilst skills can be divided into these three groups, it is able to attend, concentrate, focus, relax, etc? What are your mental the integration and synergy (that is: two or more agents working skills strengths and where do you need help? together to produce a result not obtainable by any of the agents Get a piece of paper: fold it three columns headed technical, physical independently) of the groups that is important. For example, and mental. In blue write down strengths under each heading, then it doesn’t matter how good a your swing or follow through is, in red write down what skills you need help with. When you have how competent your are at visualizing, if you are not strong enough identifi ed where you need help: go out and get it. to pick up your gun over and over again, you will not be able to For those readers interested in how the targets went across the qualify for the shoot off, let alone keep going for a long run in the fl oodwater. They skipped across the water and it was very impres- shoot off. sive when hit. (If they were missed, because they were upside down For the technical skills, utilizing a good coach will help you make they just fl oated downstream.) When we changed the angle of the sure you are doing the right things. This is often an issue for plate, they hit the water and ‘bounced’ up at a random angel which shooters, golfer, bowlers, etc because once they get to a certain was much more fun. level they believe that coaching is not important and develop a I have put together all the articles that I have written for the CTSN on CD as word fi les. These are available for $25.00 (which includes GST and Postage). If you wish to purchase a copy please send cheque or money TRADE PRACTICES ACT order to me at the address below. The attention of advertisers is drawn to the Trade Practices Act 1974 and the provisions Michael Kruger-Davis is the Consulting Psychologist for the Southern in the Act which apply to advertising. It is not possible for the A.C.T.A. to ensure that Sports Academy in NSW and a member of Narrandera Clay Target advertisements which are published in this magazine comply in all respects with the Act Club. He uses GB ammunition exclusively for all DTL events. Questions and the responsibility must therefore be on the person, company or advertising agency submitting the advertisement for publication. The A.C.T.A. reserves the right to refuse any regarding psychological aspects of sport and shooting can be addressed advertisement without stating the reason. to him at “Gavan” Bassett Rd, Gillenbah Via Narrandera 2700 or on 02 6959 2802.

48 AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET SHOOTING NEWS – JANUARY 2011 Wangaratta Clay Target Club Skeet and 5-Stand Sporting OCTOBER–SKEET Gloomy weather but great results A fi eld of 18 enthusiastic skeet shooters lined up at the Wangaratta Clay Target Club on Sunday 31 October to compete in the club’s monthly 100tgt. skeet championship. Showery rain and gusty wind didn’t prevent some great scores being recorded, with local club member John Pope travelling down from Wagga to win overall and 1st in B grade with an outstand- ing result of 98/100. Brian Reid shot 94/100 to win 2nd in B grade and was in the same squad as his son Alex, 12 years old, who shot his personal best of 87/100. It won’t be long before Alex will be able to beat his old man at this game, as he has the ability to get on to the target in lightning speed, which is a terrifi c SKEET: L-R Brian Reid, Alex Reid, Davey Jones, John Pope, David Jackel, Denis Savage, Bryan Anderson advantage in skeet shooting. November shoot, with David Jackel took out 1st in AA with 93/100, many regulars away at the another top result considering David’s back VCTA State Trap carnival pain at present. Denis Savage shot 95/100 to at Echuca. However, the win 1st in A grade, followed closely by Bryan high standard of compe- Anderson from Canberra on 93/100. Davey tition was very evident Jones, 13 years old, an established local Field here at Wangaratta on the & Game inter-school shooting champion, day. won 1st place in C grade with 92/100 and Christian McGauran won 2nd by Peter Finn from Shepparton shooting 1st in A grade with a score 91/100. of 74/100. Christian’s At the presentation, Brian Reid spoke briefl y brother Shaun, also shot about the clubs recent awarding of a grant the same score to win 1st from the State Govt in conjunction with the in B and Darren Saunders Rural City of Wangaratta. He explained that shot 67/100 to take 2nd the proceeds will be used to construct a state place. Young Shepparton of the art 5 stand sporting clays facility here shooter, Travis Tait per- and the many advantages to both the club, formed superbly with a shooting community and the local economy tally of 70/100 to win C as a result of this major investment. Once grade and 2nd by keen 5 STAND SPORTING CLAYS: Back Brett Jory, Middle L–R Travis Tait, this project is completed, it will put the simulated fi eld and game Shaun McGauran, Christian McGauran, Reg Carmody. Wangaratta facility at the cutting edge of this expert Reg Carmody on Kneeling Rhys McGauran popular discipline across the country, attract- 67/100. ing many more shooters and the potential to The Wangaratta Clay Target Club members proceeds of this grant will result in major hold regional, zone, state and even national are very excited about the receipt of a State additions to the clubs 5 stand sporting clays events. Government grant, in conjunction with facility by building a state of the art permanent the Rural City of Wangaratta recently. The trap layout. NOVEMBER–5 STAND SPORTING CLAYS Jory’s skills reign supreme SHOOT CALENDAR Under humid conditions, local member Brett 2011 Jory took out the O/All championship 5 stand January 1 New Year’s Day Shoot Kerang Clay Target Club Inc sporting clays shoot at Wangaratta on Sunday January 27 1pm Tas. High Roller Tasmanian Gun Club 14 November. Brett returned an exceptionally January 28 - 30 Tas. State Trap Carnival Tasmanian Gun Club good score of 86/100, which is remarkable February 4 - 6 Victorian State Skeet Carnival Melbourne Gun Club considering the diffi culty factor of many of February 26 - 27 Yarra Valley 2 Day DTL Championships Melbourne Gun Club the targets thrown. Brett, Phil Andrews and March 6 Victorian State 5-Stand Sporting Clays Maryborough Gun Club several other dedicated enthusiasts spend June 25 Central Victorian Grand Prix Maryborough Gun Club several hours each shoot setting up and putting September 11 Victorian State Ball Trap Final Wonthaggi Gun Club October 21 - 23 Victorian State ISSF Championships Melbourne Gun Club away all the necessary equipment required for November 10 VCTA AGM Echuca Clay Target Club this discipline. November 11 - 13 Victorian State Trap Carnival Echuca Clay Target Club The club attracted over 20 shooters to the

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Brisbane in the early sixties and became Donald Cooper a tradesmen butcher. Early in his lifetime 7.10.40–9.11.10 he worked in the trade but in later years Southern Yorke Peninsula Gun Club has deep regret at the passing of he became a refrigeration and washing Don Cooper a valued and respected member of the club. Shooting at machine mechanic. It was at this stage that the club for many years. he joined the SSAA and began shooting at Don will be sadly missed. Our condolences to Doris and family. the Brisbane SSAA branch at Belmont. His love of shotgun shooting and his com- Helen Flavel petitive nature soon found him knocking 19.9.10 on the door at Brisbane Gun Club where he remained a member for many years. It is with deep regret that we note the He was later a member of Terranora, Gold passing of Helen Flavel on 19/09/2010 Coast and Roma. His competitive nature Helen became a committee member of made him a diffi cult person on the tracks as he was so confi dent he Jeparit Gun Club when it opened in 1975, could not miss and in later years admitted that if he missed he used to and was a very willing and tireless worker always believe it was someone else’s fault, a situation he spoke of with until shortly before her passing. For a regret in later life. number of years Helen shot competitively, During his shooting career Gary won National Titles, State Titles and and was a member of the Jeparit Ladies team numerous Zone and Club events. He shot the Queensland DB, SB, Pts when they won the prestigious Australasian and the teamscore clean on two occasions, 400/400. He also won the Tiapan shield several years running. Gumtree Shoot on three occasions. Gary’s last major win was in 1999 She will be sadly missed by all the club members, fellow shooters and when he split the $10,000 fi rst and second prize money with Frank the wider community. Bradwell at the Roma Pre Nats. He was the fi rst shooter inducted into Sympathy goes to husband David and her family. The Queensland Hall of Fame. Yet despite all these achievements there were only three trophies on display in his house. A beautiful dining suite hand crafted by the late Rod Prior which he won as a Tamworth HG George Foster trophy from Mark McInnes, a set of ducks mounted on a log from The 9.10.1928 – 21.10.10, Gumtree Shoot and a set of mounted bull horns from a Roma Two Day. 82 years Gary never hunted animals and on several occasions I saw him turn Devoted husband to Shirley and loved father down such an opportunity saying no thanks, take someone else who of Margaret and Lynette would enjoy it. George was born in Kurri Kurri NSW and Gary could generally either be found helping at the BBQ or holding spent his early life at Mt Vincent where he court at the bar with his mate Bundy and diet Coke. He had a quick started his love of shooting and fi shing at the wit and many of his comments went over the listeners head. Gary’s age of 7. generous nature and ability to coerce his wife Halina, made them the George joined the Newcastle gun club in perfect hosts. Anybody who has ever been to the house could vouch the 1950’s and with George on the commit- for this. Gary had a special place in his heart for the Roma Club and tee and Shirley working in the kitchen they was the city connection when it came to attending auctions, arranging became an integral part of the club. During the move to the clubs present freight, buying trophies, collecting goods etc. etc. He helped the club site at Lake Macquarie in 1990 George’s boilermaking trade became very on numerous occasions and was much appreciated by Roma members. handy with the construction of clubhouse, traps houses & fencing. Gary was a great supporter of Juniors throughout his life and also actively helped with coaching. We will all miss him dearly. George wasn’t a skeet, DTL or sporting clays shooter he was a “clay target” shooter and didn’t mind what discipline he shot. he loved them Gary is survived by wife Halina, daughters Julie and Natalie, son Mark all and won many championships, making the NSW skeet team in 1971 and fi ve grandchildren. and the NSW veterans DTL team in 2000 and in his later years became a very competitive Olympic Trap shooter. Henry Albert (Harry) Vaughan B.E.M. The highlight of Georges target shooting was becoming a life member of ACTA registered member no 78 Newcastle Lake Macquarie Clay Target Club in July 2004. Passed away suddenly on 22nd August 2010 Georges real love (other than his church and family) was spending enjoy- Harry was born on 17th November 1928 at Hamilton where he lived all able days in the bush hunting game with friends & Duke his faithful his life. He joined the Hamilton Gun Club in 1942. As a young fellow he GSP, George was also a talented game chef, preparing fi ne dishes from helped to catch and supply the starlings and sparrows for live bird shoots. the game he gathered and the fresh vegetables he and Shirley grew at Harry was passionate about clay target shooting and was President at their home in Lambton and the farm at Mt Vincent. Hamilton for 21 years. George will be sadly missed by his family, friends and all who knew him. Harry was also involved in many community activities including the NLMCTC Members Country Fire Brigade, Dance Bands, State Emergency Service, and Radio Gary Redmond Communication Systems. He provided public address systems for nearly all local shows, gymkhanas, dances and rodeos. He also provided the Born 12.7.49–30.10.10 public address system for the school children’s shooting competition at Gary spent his childhood in Roma, Western Queensland where he Noorat each year. was brought up by his elder sisters following his mother’s early death. His father Alan was a warder at the Roma hospital. Gary moved to Continued on page 51

50 AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET SHOOTING NEWS – JANUARY 2011 CLASSIFIEDS $14,000 IN PRIZES AT SYDNEY ANNIVERSARY Rates and Conditions This section is for the exclusive use of ACTA members, and has been The Sydney Clay Target Club held its 2 Day Anniversary introduced for the purchase, sale and exchange of personal equipment. Shoot on the weekend of 23rd and 24th of October, PLEASE NOTE: Due to the new Gun Laws, all classifi ed ads submit- with shooters travelling from Dubbo, Griffi th, New- ted must include the serial number of all guns advertised, and also the castle, Illawarra, Cecil Park & NSW Gun Clubs. shooter licence number. We are also no longer allowed to advertise the Over $14,000 in prizes was up for grabs, bringing out the best of sale of any pump-action or semi-auto shotguns or the parts thereof. shooters in all grades. Rates (inc GST) are as follows: Saturday started with clear skies & perfect conditions for the 90 $11.00 — 0-60 words shooters keen to get amongst the great prizes on offer. $22.00 — 60-100 words max. The fi rst event was 30 mixed targets. Overall winner was George Advertisers must comply with the copy deadlines as detailed on page 2 Dominello with a perfect 75/75. 1st AA C Diaz 118/125, 2nd J of this issue, and your name, address and telephone number must be Luke 117/125, 1st A B Duncan 98/100, 2nd L Galea 91/100, 1st B R supplied. Copy should be typed or carefully hand-written. Haggart shooting 71/75, 2nd C Gomez 49/50, 1st C V Mercuri with Payment must accompany advertisement. 47/50, 2nd F Araco 43/50. NSW Members and Dealers The second event was 30t SB. The overall winner was G Kennerson As stated in Firearms Act 1996, Section 54 “A person must not cause an with a score of 43/43 after a shoot off with M Gomez who took advertisement for the sale of a fi rearm or fi rearm part to be published the AA with 42/43, 2nd C Andrew 31/32, A grade winner was A unless: Lloyd who shot a fi ne 29/30, 2nd A Tsolakis 31/33, 1st B J Camil- (a) the person is a licensed fi rearm dealer, or leri 30/31, 2nd M Kheir 29/30 and C 1st F Gould 26/30, 2nd F (b) the proposed sale is to be arranged by or through a licensed fi rearm Araco 32/39. dealer and the advertisement contains such particulars as may be The last event for Saturday was 50T DB we saw some wonderful prescribed by the Regulations”. shooting with a number of possible, all overshadowed by Sydney The Regulation states, “For the purposes of section 54(b) of the Act, the Clay Target Club member John Luke winning O/A who shot following particulars are prescribed in relation to an advertisement for the a magnifi cent 322/322 after a thrilling shoot off with George sale of a fi rearm that is arranged by or through a licensed fi rearms dealer. Dominello who took AA with 321/322. Congratulations John it was a pleasure to witness such a fabulous break leaving a previous (a) the licence or permit number of the seller, PB of I30 for dust, 2nd in AA went to G Kable 149/150, A Grade 1st (b) the name and address of the dealer concerned.” Z Navara 76/77, 2nd A Lloyd 71/72, B 1st C Gomez 88/89, 2nd A The Firearms Act 1996 applies to both the Publisher and the individual Mancine 51/52 and C 1st T Alho 46/50, 2nd F Araco 66/71. placing the advertisement. Failing to abide by this Section attracts a Sunday was a showery day, however this did not put off the 76 maximum fi ne of $5,500. shooters who turned out again to contest the prizes on offer. The WANTED: “For Private Collection” Old Paper shot shells and 2 fi rst event of the day was the Safari Firearms 50T PS and once again piece packets. Will pay up to $500 for trade brand packets. Powder George Dominello was in great form shooting a clean 150/150 to tins. Gun Shop Catalogues. Australian Clay Pigeon Shooting News win OA. AA 1st H Guerriero 170/171, 2nd C Sherry 167/171, A before 1960. Air Rifl e packets & tins. Shooting memorabilia. Will pay 1st L Galea 144/150, 2nd S Peck 143/150, 1st B A Poulos 149/150, good money. Pay top money for two piece Packets. Ph Mick Ward on 2nd M Scarfone 143/150 and C 1st M Henriques 156/156, 2nd 03 5775 1652. Shooters Licence No. 437 647-40B. F Araco 153/156. WANTED: Looking for an earlier model Brno, Sako, or Anschutz, The Highland Sports 25T Hcp was the second event for the day 1st sporting rifl e, in either, .22, .22 Magnum, or 22 Hornet calibre, Also Z Alamadine 41/41, 2nd F Ibrahim 40/41, 3rd M Salem 38/39, 4th Belgium made Browning U/O preferably with a narrow or medium rib C Zamaras 28/29, 5th J Mortys 43/45 Private cash buyer. Tel 0409 146 889, regarding either of the above items. The last event for our 2 day shoot was the Hunting, Camping Licence Number 465 460 00B. Fishing. 15 Pr DR. OA T Lionatis 28/30, 1st AA G Dominello 36/40, 2nd C Zamaras 44/50, 1st A L Galea 27/30, 2nd J Mortys 34/40, B 1st A Poulos 33/40, 2nd N Poulos 32/40 and C 1st T Alho 22/30, VVALEALE Continued from page 50 2nd A Antoniou 21/30. The sashes for overall over the 2 days were won by the follow- ing: OA G Dominello 329/335, AA C Sherry 319/335, A L Galea Harry was awarded the British Empire Medal (BEM) for services to the 320/335, B A Poulos 316/335, C F Araco 295/335, L S Peck 317/347, Fire Brigade and Community. His was the last issue of this medal. It has V P Fitzalan 309/335, J J Owen 315/335. since been replaced with the Order of Australia Medal. All in all we had a great weekend , thanks to all the shooters for Harry was a great supporter of all local gun clubs and will be remem- travelling and supporting our anniversary shoot and we hope to bered as a stalwart, practical, no nonsense fellow and a great character. see you next year. No one who had heard him call for his target will ever forget his loud gruff “Pull”. His last shoot was at Hamilton Clay Target Club on the day We would also like to thank our generous sponsors Safari Firearms, before he passed away, and as usual he was in fi ne form both on and NIOA, Hunting Camping Fishing, Beretta Australia, Highland off the tracks. Sports and Horsley Park Gunshop for making the shoot a great success. Harry will surely be missed around the district by all shooters and our Darryn Jones condolences go to June his partner. Secretary SCTC Peter Cleggett, Sec

JANUARY 2011 – AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET NEWS 51 The Squire reports from West Wyalong

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The West Wyalong Royans Truck and Trailer and Montrae And unbelievably, Picolo missed his second target in the shoot off and Mining Open Shoot in October was the most successful the Fyfes walked off with a nice little earner to start their day. A long shoot off was required to decide third and fourth places as six shooters held at the club for some time. There were nine squads had dropped one target. After a further 18 targets Ross Hill claimed third of shooters who enjoyed fi ne shooting conditions and 41/42 from David Hodges 40/42 placing fourth. witnessed some of the most extraordinary shooting seen at Ben Fairman and Kel Maxwell were the Master Chefs for the day and the club for many years. cooked up a great barbie which was enjoyed by all present. Dozer Collins shot over 300 targets without a miss! The lunch break also gave people the chance to catch up with the Although slow to arrive the crowd soon built up which caused a few popular Bert Boyd who came over from Tulli for the day. Bert has not problems in the offi ce but the computer operators soon had things back been in the best of health this year and it was terrifi c to see him back on track. swapping yarns with his mates. Entrants were able to view the fi ne display of sashes and prizes worth The fi nal event of the day saw some class shooting with Dozer Collins $3000 that had been set up by the hard working Narelle Ambrose. and Picolo Fyfe providing the highlights. The Royans Tuck and Trailer Shooting began with a 10 Target Double Barrel Eye Opener and 20 50 Target Double Barrel event proved to be a fantastic spectacle with shooters scored 10/10 which surely indicated big things in the follow- Dozer and Picolo shooting shoulder to shoulder until the sun started to ing events. go down and the jumpers came out and still they kept shooting. With three traps in operation shooters were called for the 50 Target They amassed 210/210 targets before they decided to call it quits and Point Score. Clive Foster, Dozer Collins and Leon Cuzner were all a point toss a coin for Overall. Picolo won! Dozer had claimed his 300 Break down and had to shoot off for Overall and fi rst and second in AA Grade. Badge and AA Grade and Picolo claimed his 200 Break Badge. Second Clive pulled a second and was out at 178/180 but Dozer and Leon did in AA Grade was John Finn who stayed with the leaders for a while to not look like missing and shot on until they had a break at 80 targets. The shoot 102/103. Michael completed a great day for the Fyfes when he stoppage did not do Leon any good as he missed his 82nd target letting shot a creditable 71/70 to win A grade from A Fennessy 69/70. Narelle Dozer claim Overall with 245/245 points. Wayne Ambrose shot 143/150 Ambrose racked up a 49/50 in winning B grade while Steve Schiller to win A Grade from Paul Watchorn 141/150. Regular Yass visitor, Steve 48/50 was second. Doug Murray was certainly enjoying himself and Schiller won B Grade 142/150 from Ross Hill 135/150. Doug Murray claimed C Grade 46/50 from Jason Anderson 40/50. using a borrowed Beretta managed 137/150 to win C grade from Kelvin Digger Ellison made a return to the West Wyalong traps and walked Maxwell 128/150. The Veteran winner was the Allan Bound 140/150, away with the Veterans title 49/50. Talented young shooter, Matt Schiller Matt Schiller was Junior winner 144/250 and keeping it in the family was Junior winner and the Lady winner was Katey Schiller with 48/50. Katey Schiller was the Lady winner 141/150. In making the presentation, President Kelvin Maxwell thanked the Montrae Mining had put up 500 bucks for the 25 Target Handicap and sponsors Royans Truck and Trailer, Montrae Mining, Brian Monahans nerves must have affected some shooters because unbelievably only two Pharmacy, GM and A Connellan Electrical, Wayne Ambrose Plumbing, shooters gained the perfect score; they being father and son Picolo and Michael Fyfe. Continued on page 53

52 AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET SHOOTING NEWS – JANUARY 2011 IT’S YOUR CALL COACHING UPDATES by Bill McCarthy FOR 2011

As of the 1st January 2011 all new and current coaches will be Your refereeing duties have placed you in a situation where you required to pay a fee for their coaching cards issued by AISL. are faced with both experienced and novice shooters who are partiality closing their gun in readiness for their next shot. The gun For current coaches please check the Sports Accreditation online is pointed “down range” or, if you like, towards the trap house. You website (https://sao.ausport.gov.au) to ensure your details are up to date. are uncertain as to your action, All States, Zones or Clubs conducting courses will need to What do you do? add the new coach ID card fee of $25.00 to the total cost of the course. This will need to be posted to the ACTA upon It’s Your Call completion of each course along with all necessary papers Well there is no direct ruling you can make as to a won or lost target. for processing. However, this is clearly a safety matter and should be address in Those coaches who are renewing their coaching accreditation, accordance with our rules on safety. Therefore, if you simply warned must return their coaching record card signed by an authorised the shooter that he is breaching the safety rules you would be quite person with their $10.00 fee to the ACTA National Offi ce for correct. Naturally, that warning should be done immediately it renewal. occurs. The pricing will be as follows: Clearly, there is a need for you to remind the shooter that under Rule Renewal of Expired Card $10.00 1.01(e) “All guns must remain fully open until the result of the previous New Coach Card $25.00 shot has been called.” Similarly, GRTS 9, also addresses this procedure. Reissue lost or incorrect name $10.00 GRTS 12 requires the Referee to speak to the shooter immediately The National Coach is a member of the AISL Committee that any breach of the safety rules are broken. While there appears charged with the responsibility of developing the elite course that there is no direct penalty that the Referee can impose, continued which will take the place of the Level 3. Further details on non-compliance should be refereed to Club Management which has the progress in the near future. power to act under Rule 1.01(k). While some of these instances have not been common in the past, there seems to be an interesting number of shooters who believe that their gun is deemed to be open when not fully closed. The rules are quite ATTENTION specifi c and fully open means just that. SHOOTERS – CLUBS – TRADE West Wyalong ELEY Continued from page 52 IS PROUD TO BE BACK Duncans Chainsaw and Mower Centre, Russell Brown Toppy Construc- AND tions and Rocket Earthworks. WITH UNBELIEVABLE PRICES Kelvin also thanked Narelle and the ladies for their hard work in the canteen during the day. For the SHOOTER Clint from Montrae Mining was on hand to present the red sash and We will save you the $$$$$ to help prize money to the lucky winners of the handicap. you shoot more. Ben Fairman represented Royans Truck and Trailer in presenting the And for the CLUBS green sashes and an extensive number of prizes for the double barrel event. We can keep your members Dozer Collins shook his hand and patted himself on the back as he on the tracks. received the Dozers Ammo blue sash and case of ammunition for High Enquiries welcome for Gun 232/235. smaller gauges and hunting loads Central Zone President, John Finn competed during the day and he thanked the various sponsors and asked shooters to support those who For a world class cartridge support the sport. at a very affordable price John also congratulated the West Wyalong Clay Target Club President Phone our Australian Agent Kelvin Maxwell on the administration and organisation of the shoot and he also congratulated Dozer and Picolo on their shooting prowess. Ph: 0419 234 798 Geoff Brettschneider won the raffl e and it was only left for Kelvin to ask E-mail: [email protected] winners to remain for a photo and wish everyone a safe trip home.

JANUARY 2011 – AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET NEWS 53 South East Zone Carnival 2010

This year the Carnival was held at the Melbourne Gun Club, the grounds looked just great and the weather was as if we had ordered it. The pre-nom pre-squad system worked as smooth as it is designed to and the shoot started on time. One hundred and forty seven shooters came to participate and this provided 24 teams. The fi rst event was the Handicap and this produced 8 possibles, ranging from 17 to 25 metres, this ended with a win to Geoff Aston 45/45, Peter Mills Geoff Aston OA DB, HCap Ladies winning team 44/45 and Tim Mitchell 41/42 & Carnival HG fi lled the second and third dropped to four squads by the end of 75 targets and by 125, it was just places, Rob Pistone 25/25 was the Back Marker and Mathew Downs one squad. The Overall winner was Geoff Aston 142 /142. 24 / 25 was the Junior Front Marker. AA A Brady 141/142 K Calder 163/164, A L Mirabella 116/117, R Garth At half time in the teams section, it was Melbourne Cricket Club on 109/110, B N Hunter 110/111, T Mitchell 102/103, C L Chapman 119/125, from four, all on 116, Frank/Australian, Melbourne Blue, 29/30, C Harrington 33/34, Ladies I McJames 25/25, Juniors J Lennane Werribee C and Morwell A. 103/104. Event two the Double Barrel accumulated 42 possibles and this The Double Barrel completed the second half of the teams section and this resulted in the Melbourne Cricket Club (P Mitchell, C Mitchell, T Mitchell, E Treadwell & S Sayer)Holding on to win 241/250 from Frankston/Australian 240 and not far away were Werribee C and

Burnie Stokes OA SB Wayne Hawker OA Points Junior team

Morwell series winning team MCCGC fi nal round winning team

54 AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET SHOOTING NEWS – JANUARY 2011 Morwell A both on 238. The Junior team on the day was Melbourne Gun Club 92/ 100, (R Ball & J Wallace). This team also won the series. The 2010 open team series came right down to the wire with Melbourne Gun Club and Morwell drawn on 1169/1250 and after the shoot off it was Morwell by one point. It cannot get any closer than that, it was truly a great years competition. The series High Gun awards went to Rob Pistone for the Overall 242/250 and the Handicap 123/125. Lynne Curtis won the Double Barrel with 124/125 and Joel Lennane was by far the best Junior 235/250. Open team with Clemento Scribani-Rossi

Bob Haslem Engeneering, Export Pallets, John Rowe, Impact Commercial Ceilings, Ron Williams Upholstering, Tindar Construc- tion & Mt Everlyn Garden Centre. Chris Carrol, Zone Secretary

Rob Pistone series OA HC HG Lynne Curtis series DB HG Event three was the Single Barrel, this produced 11 possibles and the shoot off was all over in twenty one targets. Burnie Stokes was Overall with 46/46, AA G Aston 45/46, T Psalia 47/48, A C McDougal 39/40, B Barlow 30/31, B A Daff 24/25, R Burns 27/28, C M Downs 23/25, J Rainford 22/25, Ladies T White 24/26, Junior J Lenanne Veterans team 24/25. Event four was the Points Score, which provided 13 possibles and after the fi rst 25 shoot off targets there was only Wayne Hawker and Bill Woodward. Wayne took the Overall with 168/168, AA W Woodward 167/168, P Haslem 147/150, A B Preston 102/105, R Garth 84/87, B U Maloney 110/111, P Arbaci 107/111, C J Rainford 73/75, M Downs 71/75, Ladies M Boast 72/75, Junior U Maloney 74/75.Carnival High Gun was Geoff Aston with the only perfect score 150/150, Ladies High Gun Megan Boast 150/ 162, Junior High Gun Joel Lennane 146/150. Our Major Sponsor is Beretta Australia and we are very pleased to be associated with this Company, who’s ongoing and much appreciated support helps in the promotion of the sport and the Zone. To the following Minor Sponsors we also say thank for your fi nancial backing. Calder Pallets, Lockaway, Security Assessments Services, PM Excavations Mens winning team

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allandean Clay Following Sam Nucifora (Redcliffe), Neil Target Club held the book Cracknell (Maryborough Vic), its 50th Anniver- launch, Mr Joe Rapisarda (Brisbane) and 14 Smith, along sary 2 day shoot on year old local Sahra Costanzo all with Gerard nervously went into the shoot off 16/17B October 2010. Over Lynam (son keen to take home the $1000 for 100 shooters from across of founding fi rst. Neil Cracknell proved too Queensland, New South member Jack strong winning the event, Joe Lynam), Ron Rapisarda was second and $500 Wales and Victoria attended Sonego (Club s Match WWinnersinners LadiesLadies TeamsTeam Match richer. Sahra Costanzo proved the celebrations, braving President she was no pushover taking out horrendous weather condi- 1984-2000), third and $250 and Mark Drain tions on Friday night and Angelo Puglisi (member since pair Double Rise in extremely took out fourth and $100. Saturday. 1960), and George Costanzo diffi cult conditions. (current President since 2000) cut With the individual events Sunday provided far better con- Harvey Smith, son of founding the 50th Anniversary Cake. fi nalised and the High Guns ditions for Clay Target shooting member and club president of 23 worked out, the 24 men and 6 with three possible shot in the fi rst years Chub Smith launched his Saturday’s events saw only two women selected from the Points event. Gold Coast shooter Shane book, Ballandean Clay Target Club possible for the day with gale force, Score event stepped out onto the Fitch held on to win with a 60/60 – Early History 1960-1983 during icy winds hampering shooters best layouts to battle for state pride in after a shoot off with Quinto the weekend, and presented QCTA efforts. Robbie Dean of Gold Coast the Ballandean Teams Match – Porfi ri (Sunshine Coast) and Mark Historian, Col Witt a copy of the shot 50/50 to take out the Ballan- Qld v NSW. For the Open Teams, Drain (Tamworth). book for the QCTA Hall of Fame. dean Estate 50th Anniversary 50t Queensland’s Clayton Cusack, Since the launch, copies have Double Barrel, and Condamine’s No possibles were posted in the George Costanzo, Dean Cusack, been received by the ACTA Hall of Clayton Cusack taking out the 25t much coveted Stanthorpe Rural Keith Noud, Terry Rogers, Robbie Fame, the local Stanthorpe Library, Points Score with 75/75. Local 1000 50t Grade Meterage. Five of Dean, Daryl Stevens, Tony Rogers, the State Library in Brisbane, and shooter Terry Rogers posted a the 114 shooters contesting the Grant Mason, Jim Edmonds, David the National Library in Canberra. creditable27/30 to take out the 15 event shot 49/50. Mark Drain, Caccioppoli and Sam Canniz-

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JANUARY 2011 – AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET NEWS 57 Maryborough Gun Club 22010010 VCTAVCTA NNorthorth WWestest ZoneZone CarnivalCarnival The VCTA North West Zone Carnival home the Overall Double Barrel title with for 2010 was conducted during a score of 114/114. Once again, another 2nd place was October at the Maryborough Gun presented to Club. Due to the effort put in by club none other than members prior to the Carnival the Colin Dunn on grounds were in superb condition 113/114. and a welcome sight for the arrival The Handicap of the shooters. The weather was fi ne was the last event on the but overcast. Seventy-fi ve shooters program and were in attendance to compete for this was won the 4 events, high guns and a position by a young in one of the teams to represent the Maryborough Zone at the State Carnival at Echuca shooter, Rhys O/A HG Peter Mills AA Gr HG Colin Dunn Hendrickson, in November. shooting 47/47 Wth a 10.00 am Rhys Hendrickson off 19 metres. start the fi rst Well done event of the day Rhys. Craig Kelly of Horsham was the 25 target was 2nd on 46/47. Points Score Championship. High Guns With some With all events completed a shoot-off was good shooting needed to determine the High Gun for the from a number day. Peter Mills and Colin Dunn (that name of competitors keeps on popping up) were tied and after it came down shooting off Peter was the winner. He shot a to 2 shooters, score of 158/162. But Colin didn’t miss out as B Gr HG shared - James Peatling he was the AA grade High Gun on 154/162. A Fiona Dobbins & Murray from Cohuna grade was Dallas Ball on 143/150, B grade was A Gr HG Dallas Ball Schaper and Colin shared by Murray Schaper and Fiona Dobbins Dunn of 135/150 and C Grade went to Nathan James Peatling Callawadda- Dobbins 135/150. Ladies High Gun was Lisa Stawell shooting for the title. James took Hawker,138/150 Veteran Bryan Rafferty out 1st place over Colin with a score 142/150, Junior Rupert Hunter 142/150 and 150/150. Sub Junior Darcy Watts. Event 2 was the Single Barrel Champion- NWZ Teams ship which was won by Wayne Hawker of Open: Peter Tate, Chris Langridge, Colin Jeparit. Wayne shot a score of 45/45 to defeat Dunn, Darren Watts, Wayne Hawker. Graham Menhennet from Sebastopol on 44/45. Ladies: Lisa Hawker, Joanne Boyer, Jan Krause. Event 3 was the Double Barrel Championship Junior: Kurt Watts, Ashley Jorgensen, Darcy - the event everyone would like to win. Watts. Warrnambool shooter, Gerald Hose took Veteran: Bryan Rafferty, David Flavel, Terry C Gr HG Veteran HG Foster. Nathan Dobbins Bryan Rafferty As we all know successful days are always helped along by generous sponsors. The Zone was grateful to major sponsor, Bruce Burns of Corsivia GB for his contribution of targets and cartridges. Also thanks to Neil Morrison of C & N Outdoor Supplies and Jim Shepherd for donations of cartridges. Thanks also goes to club members and shooters for the smooth running of a successful North West Zone Carnival.

Wayne Hawker Gerard Hose Continued on page 15 Junior HG Kurt Watts Ladies HG Lisa Hawker

58 AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET SHOOTING NEWS – JANUARY 2011 NNorthorth WWestest ZZoneone CCarnivalarnival ZZ SYDNEY AUSTRALIA COMPETITION Continued from page 14 Date Friday 3rd September 2010. Venue Griffi th Gun Club, NSW. Attend- 2010 VCTA North West Zone Carnival ance 37 shooters. Weather Slight wind & cloudy.

MMarcelloarcello ppreparingreparing toto shootshoot Sub Jnr HG Darcy Watts C Gr P/S Ashley Jorgensen The ZZ Competition was held Friday before the Griffi th Gun Club Casella Wines annual 2 day DTL shoot. Friday morning saw a beautiful clear day after a quick downpour the night before (luckily just after we had set everything up). Practice got underway around 9.30am and by 12noon there were 37 names on the scoreboard. Most shooters coming just to shoot ZZ, then staying on for an interesting weekend of DTL. We had shooters rs LLeeee & ReRex OO/A/A wwinnersinne come from as far afi eld as Tasmania, QLD, SA, but with most from Vic and NSW. The fence was setup at 21m with the shooters mat set on 25m and the traps set to the weather conditions. This is the fi rst time we have had so A Gr SB B Gr SB 2nd many competitors shoot a possible Graham Menhennet Neil Hunter 25/25 birds Lee Fitzgerald, Rex Piastri, David Neilsen & Mick Tannous, with RESULTS: 5 shooters fi nishing on a 24/25. Event 1 25 tgt NWZ Points Score Championship: 1st Sweeps (10/10) . Competitors O/A & A Gr James Peatling 150/150, Rupert Hunter 119/120. AA Gr Colin Dunn 147/150, Chris Langridge were in the Super Sweeps as well. 89/90. B Gr Kurt Watts 72/75, Joanne Boyer 69/75. Glenn Barton, Lee Fitzgerald*, Luke C Grade Ashley Jorgensen 71/75, Nathan Dobbins Kirkby, Rex Piastri, Marc Crimmins*, 69/75. Dave Neilsen*, Mick Tannous*, Event 2 25 tgt NWZ Single Barrel Championship: Nidal Asmar*(ISSF king pin), John O/A & AA Gr Wayne Hawker 45/45, Patrick Calandro Tannous*, Alf Gugliamo (Mr Invis- 39/40. A Gr Graham Menhennet 44/45, Dallas Ball NNealeeale & EEltonlton aat the stand 39/40. B Gr Murray Schaper, Neil Hunter 23/25. C Gr ible), Anna Shedrina. t the stand Nathan Dobbins 23/26, David Shepard 22/26. 2nd Sweeps(10/10). Glenn Barton, Ben Event 3 25 tgt NWZ Double Barrel Championship: Vogelzang, Lee Fitzgerald*, Rex Piastri, Marc Crimmins*, Dave Neilsen*, Mick Tannous*, O/A & AA Gr Gerard Hose 114/114, Colin Dunn John Tannous*, Alf Gugliamo (Mr Invisible), Anna Shedrina. 113/114. A Gr Graham Menhennet 59/60, Neil Haydon 33/34. B Gr Fiona Dobbins 25/25, Murray 3rd Sweeps (10/10). John Maxwell, Glenn Barton, Lee Fitzgerald*, Colin Saxton, Lou Rech, Schaper 24/25. C Gr Darcy Watts 24/25, Nathan Rex Piastri, Jimmy Ellis, Dave Neilsen*, Neil Cooke, Mick Tannous*, John Tannous*. Dobbins 28/31. 4th Sweeps (10/10). Lee Fitzgerald*, Rex Piastri, Dave Neilsen*, Randall Vitkus, Mick Event 4 25 tgt NWZ Handicap: 1st Rhys Hendrickson 47/47, 2nd Craig Kelly 46/47, 3rd Lisa Hawker 38/39, Tannous*, Nidal Asmar*, Marcello Casella. 4th Norm Hinneberg 35/36, 5th Gerard Peatling & O/A winners Lee Fitzgerald & Rex Piastri, after 12 ZZ birds in the shoot off, due to light Neil Hunter 32/33. fading they decided to split. 3rd went to David Neilsen (25+10/11), 4th went to Mick NWZ Team: Peter Tate, Chris Langridge, Colin Dunn, Tannous (25+3/4) Darren Watts, Wayne Hawker. NWZ Ladies Team: Lisa Hawker, Joanne Boyer, Jan One of the best shots of the day would have to go to Rex Piastri after all his problems with Krause. his eyes to still come out & shoot a terrifi c score and be a winner, Well done Rex! NWZ Junior Team: Kurt Watts, Ashley Jorgensen, Thank you to Marcello Casella, Alf Gugliamo (president GGC) and the board of directors, Darcy Watts. Steve & his wife & Yenda Primary School for help with the canteen. We would also like to NWZ Veteran Team: Bryan Rafferty, David Flavel, thank Neale Guy & of course Shelly, Chris & Sammy, Colin Saxton, Lee Fitzgerald, Sheree Terry Foster. & kids, Elton & Kathy Chetcuti, Darcy, Holly & Finn for all their help in packing up. High Guns: O/A Peter Mills 158/162, AA Gr Colin Dunn 154/162, A Gr Dallas Ball 143/150, B Gr Fiona We were very happy with the number of shooters that turned up to support & enjoy Dobbins & Murray Schaper 135/150, C Gr Nathan shooting ZZ despie bad weather being predicted over the weekend. Dobbins 135/150. Ladies Lisa Hawker 138/150, Shelly & Vince Veteran Bryan Rafferty 142/150, Junior Rupert Hunter 142/150.

JANUARY 2011 – AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET NEWS 59 Teelba Gun Club two day annual shoot The Teelba Gun Club’s Annual Two Day Shoot was fi nally held on the 23 & 24 October 2010 after being washed out on the 9 & 10 October 2010. Thank you to the shooters that attended from Surat Clay Target Club, Wandoan Gun Club, Condamine Gun Club, Chinchilla Clay Target Club, Tarawera Gun & Pistol Club, Roma Clay Target Club and Toowoomba Clay Target Club. Thank you to everyone that helped on the weekend it was very much appreciated and to the ladies who did the kitchen and the bar. A special thanks to the generous sponsors who donated prizes for trophies and raffl e prizes. The raffl e proceeds were donated to the RACQ Carefl ight Rescue Helicopters. Event One was the 30 Target Medley (15T DB;15T Points) sponsored by Miles Engineering, Meandarra News & Garden Centre, Westco Truck Sales, Grant Daniel & Long P/L and The Barn Oakey. The Overall winner was Craig Ingleton from Teelba Gun Club who shot 74/75. Other results were as follows: AA Grade 1st Viv Moore 67/69, 2nd OA Winner 50T DB Peter McDougall wit Rodney Woodrow 61/63; A Grade 1st Wayne Newton 61/63, 2nd Ken h Club President Michael Carracher McGuire 60/63; B Grade 1st Don Cameron 71/75, 2nd Ben Lasker 58/60; C Grade 1st Michael Carracher 51/60, 2nd Jacqui Cameron 55/66. Wayne Newton 85/90; B Grade 1st John Dolling 87/90, 2nd Craig Ingleton 86/90; C Grade 1st Brenda Collins 83/90, 2nd Michael Event Two was the 50 Target Teelba Gun Club Double Barrel Champion- Carracher 81/90. ship. The prizes for the this event was meat trays. The Overall Winner was Peter McDougall from Condamine Gun Club who shot 89/89. Event Five was the 30 Target Single Barrel Championship which was sponsored by CRC Electrical Condamine. The Overall Winner was Viv Other results were as follows: AA Grade 1st Clayton Cusack 79/50, 2nd Moore from Surat Clay Target Club who shot 39/41. Viv Moore 49/51; A Grade 1st Wayne Newton 88/89, 2nd James Coggan 69/70; B Grade 1st John Dolling 48/50, 2nd Russell Carracher 50/53; Other results were as follows: AA Grade 1st Brett Pile 38/41, 2nd Clayton C Grade 1st Jacqui Cameron 43/50, 2nd Stephanie Pile 44/53. Cusack 27/30; A Grade 1st Ken McGuire 29/31, 2nd James Coggan 28/30; B Grade 1st Craig Ingleton 29/31, 2nd Alison Banyer 28/30; Event Three was the 30 Target Continental Championship which was C Grade 1st John Thorn 24/30, 2nd Michael Carracher 26/33. sponsored by Pioneer Hi Bred Australia Pty Ltd. The prizes for this event was lovely pearl necklaces. The Overall Winner was Geoff Moore from Event Six was the 15 Pair Double Rise Championship. The Overall Surat Clay Target Club who shot 68/68. Winner prize for this event was sponsored by Craig’s Welding and Tyre Service. The Overall Winner was Rodney Woodrow from Wandoan Gun Other results were as follows: AA Grade 1st Peter McDougall 67/68, 2nd Club who shot 26/30. Rodney Woodrow 42/43; A Grade 1st Dan Cameron 41/41, 2nd Geoff Colson 40/41; B Grade 1st Craig Ingleton 29/30, 2nd Bob Bryant 27/30; Other results were as follows: AA Grade 1st Clayton Cusack 25/30, 2nd C Grade 1st John Mulckey 29/30, 2nd Michael Carracher 28/30. Mal Collins 39/48; A Grade 1st Wayne Newton 25/30, 2nd Jon Penfold 30/40; B Grade 1st Alison Banyer 18/30, 2nd Russell Carracher 24/40; Event Four was the 30 Target Points Championship which was spon- C Grade 1st John Thorn 18/30, 2nd Michael Carracher 24/40. sored by Pacifi c Seeds Pty Ltd. $1000.00 was the prize money on this event. The Overall Winner was Dan Cameron from Surat Clay Target The High Gun trophies were sponsored by Maranoa Regional Council, Club who shot 94/96. Simplicity Australia P/L, Roma Equipment Hire, Hudson Grains P/L, Darling Downs Tarpaulins, Central Steel Sales, Harvey Norman Dalby, Other results were as follows: AA Grade 1st Rodney Woodrow 93/96, Devine Family Electrical, Landmark Meandarra, Meandarra Aerial, 2nd Clayton Cusack 86/90; A Grade 1st Don Cameron 86/90, 2nd Andrew Pauli Pauli Mechanical. Results: Overall High Gun Rodney Woodrow 274/290; AA Grade High Gun Clayton Cusack 271/290; A Grade High Gun Wayne Newton ACTA 264/290; B Grade High Gun Donald Cameron 269/290; C Grade High Gun Michael Carracher 237/290; Veteran High Gun Bob Bryant 222/290; TRAP NATIONALS Ladies High Gun Viv Moore 271/290; Junior High Gun Stephanie Pile 200/290. April 2 - 10, 2011 The winner of the McTaggart Family Shield which is for the Teelba Gun Members only. The winner is decided from the members who has the highest score in each grade and is shot off as a handicap. Wayne Newton National Ground, A Grade, Craig Ingleton B Grade and Michael Carracher C Grade had to shoot for the shield. The winner was Michael Carracher. Wagga Wagga, NSW Thank you again to the sponsors, without them the shoot would have been the success it was. Book accommodation now! Christine Newton, Secretary

60 AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET SHOOTING NEWS – JANUARY 2011 Teelba Gun Club two day annual shoot SOUTH WEST ZONE CARNIVAL Warrnambool Clay Target Club – 30th October 2010

The 2010 South West Zone Carnival was the fi rst Zone Carnival to be held at Warrnambool CTC new ground. The Warrnambool members put in a lot of hard work preparing for the carnival and had the place looking at its best. The weather however was another story, fl ood warnings were issued for the area with 100mm of rain predicted. We were expecting big numbers for this L-R Penny Smith, Ian Holt, Gary Jennings, Andrew Smith, Max Medhurst and Nathan Telford shoot but with the weather not playing the game those expectations went out the B Grade was one by James Hayden (Noorat) 20/25, 2nd John window. Redfearn19/25, C Grade 1st Tom Mirtschin (Warrnambool) 22/25, 2nd David Jackway (Warrnambool) 21/25. Forty-fi ve diehard shooters squadded up for the fi rst event 25tgt Zone Handicap. The Zone Points Score was taken out by Warrnambool shooter Gary Jennings with 81/81, 2nd was Nathan Telford (Noorat) 80/81, Once all the scores were in we had a skinner Nathan Telford A Grade 1st was Rhys Hirth (Colac) 113/114 , 2nd Andrew Pride (Noorat) taking out fi rst place with 25/25, 2nd was Sam Clifford (Noorat)111/114, B Grade 1st James Hayden (Noorat) 67/75, 2nd (Noorat) 39/40, 3rd James Hayden (Noorat) 40/42, 4th Jeff Emily Donald (Noorat) 66/75, C Grade 1st was Tom Mirtschin Dumesney (Warrnambool) 39/42 and Peter Mills (Frankston) took (Warrnambool) 62/75 and 2md was Melissa Vickers 61/75. out the Back Marker 28/30. The winning Club Team was Noorat Gun Club Sam Clifford, After the Handicap the rain cleared and conditions were not too Nathan Telford, Gary Hayden, Andrew Pride 572/600. bad for the remainder of the day just a cold wind and a little drizzle. High Guns were Overall Nathan Telford (Noorat) 148/150, Junior Andrew Smith (Noorat) 143/150, Lady Penny Smith (Noorat) The 25tgt Zone Double Barrel was taken across the border by 137/150, Veteran Ian Holt (Colac) 119/150. Mount Gambier Shooter Max Medhurst with a score of 147/147, Peter Mills(Frankston) was the unlucky one with 146/147, A grade The South West Zone Team selected over four shoots during the 1st was Rhys Hirth(Colac) 52/52 2nd Jeff Dumesney (Warrnam- year plus the Zone Carnival will be Open Gary Hayden, Nathan bool), B Grade was one by Emily Donald(Noorat) with 30/30, 2nd Telford, Steve Holt, Wayne Calaby and Sam Clifford. Junior Team was Matthew Black (Colac) 29/30, C Grade 1st Tom Mirtschin James Buchholz, Matt Hayden and James Hayden, Ladies Emily (Warrnambool) 24/25, 2nd Mitchell Lourey (Noorat) 21/25. Donald, Brittany Sinclair and Penny Smith. Next event was the Zone Single Barrel. Junior lady Penny Smith The Zone would like to thank all those who attended and thank (Noorat) won overall and A grade with a score of 28/28, AA 1st everyone who helped out on the day. We wish our teams all the was Gary Jennings (Warrnambool) 27/28, 2nd was Peter Mills best of luck at Echuca. (Frankston) 25/27, A grade 2nd was Gary Vickers with 25/26, Sam Clifford

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JANUARY 2011 – AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET NEWS 61 MMARYBOROUGHARYBOROUGH GUNGUN CLUBCLUB HHaroldarold CCracknellracknell MemorialMemorial

n Saturday 27th November the Maryborough Gun Club conducted the 14th Harold Cracknell Memorial. As you can Osee from the photo above, with 70 mm of rain falling in the two days prior, the ground simply could not absorb anymore water. A further 30mm fell during the course of the day, the small drain levy that diverts the water around the layouts overfl owed and to get to the trap houses shooters had to wade through water well over their shoes. During the day trap houses had to be pumped out and Don Robinson, one of the inaugural club members stated that he had never seen, in the history of the club, as much water as on this day. One of the local reservoirs, Cairn Curren reached full Deauville Doubles capacity and the fl ood gates winners N eil Cracknell had to be opened. Around & Bill Iles midday, newly appointed Club President Ashley McKnight was called away, by Bill Iles. Second place when the small township of went to Neil Cracknell, Baringhup where he resides, third place to Murray and situated just below Cairn Schaper (Sebastapol) and Curren had to be in-part David Oates took home evacuated. the trophy for fourth. All this led to a much smaller In the third and fi nal attendance at the shoot event, the Club Deauvilles, and was a great disapoint- Bill Iles and Neil Crack- ment to both the club and the nell, were the eventual Cracknell family. winners, mostly thanks Nevertheless those who to Bill’s uncanny ability to competed enjoyed the day Neil Cracknell with the Cracknell Perpetual Memorial Trophy, partner Christine pick up Neil’s target. Both and some excellent scores were Maresceaux holding the day’s High Gun cup for Neil, and sister Sandra and mother Faye. shooters had a great day still shot despite the conditions. in the winners circle. In the fi rst event, the Cracknell Memorial, the overall winner was Neil Second place went to Peter Tate and Jim Shepherd. Cracknell (Harold’s son) who shot a 58/58. Second in AA went to Darren Watts 30/31. The A grade winner was Jim Shepherd 57/58 and second in The Club would like to thank the Cracknell family for their generous A grade was won by David Oates (Castlemaine). In B grade Darcy Watts sponsorship of the Memorial event sashes. came in fi rst with Don Robinson second. C grade went to new club member David Petrie whose wife Claire was attending her fi rst shoot as the new Maryborough club secretary. Second place in C grade went to Lyndon Varney of Beaufort. Event 2, the Club Handicap, was won Five of the winners, L-R: Darcy Watts, David Petrie, Don Robinson, Murray Schaper and Lyndon Varney

62 AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET SHOOTING NEWS – JANUARY 2011 MARYBOROUGH GUN CLUB

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