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Official Journal of the AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET ASSOCIATION INC. – January 2010 Vol. 63 No.1 Print Post Approved PP349181/00364 OOFCFC CCTSNTSN JJan10.inddan10.indd 1 227/11/097/11/09 4:19:524:19:52 PPMM National President’s Notes I would like to take the opportunity on behalf of the ACTA VOLUME NO. 63 to congratulate Michael Diamond on his fantastic win ISSUE NO. 1 J ANUARY 2010 in the World Cup conducted in Beijing in November. OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE The two-time Olympic Champion won the Men’s Trap AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET competition at the ISSF Shotgun World Cup Final, ASSOCIATION INCORPORATED securing the third title of his career with a total score of Annual Subscription Rate: $44 134 hits (117+16). Michael fi nished the event with a one February 2010 issue closes December 11 target advantage. March 2010 issue closes January 20 This world class shooter has been at the pinnacle of CONTACT: the sport for what seems to be a lifetime. From his AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET ASSOCIATION INC. emergence on the International scene by winning the Olympic men’s trap gold PO Box 466, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 medal in Atlanta in 1996 Michael’s dedication to the sport has been exemplary Phone: (02) 6931 0122 Fax: (02) 6931 0125 and his results refl ect this. Congratulations Michael a very well deserved win. Website: www.claytarget.com.au Congratulations also to all of the States on the results of their State carnivals, NATIONAL OFFICE the numbers are climbing which is a healthy sign for the sport. To all of the Clubs Tony Turner, Executive Offi cer who have hosted carnivals as well as showing great initiative in getting more email: execoffi [email protected] people into the sport a big thank you. As we move to 2010 there are challenges Ally Taylor, Accounts for us to raise the bar in all area’s from participation to State and National email: [email protected] carnivals. Your National Executive are working hard to ensure the sport of Clay CTSN Target Shooting continues to prosper. email: [email protected] John Mack Maureen Ryan, Membership email: [email protected] Sue Vesperman, Administration/Events Contents Co-ordinator email: [email protected] Executive Offi cer’s Report 2 Vale 49 Judy Ferry, Reception National Coaching Director’s Report 3 Break Badges 49 email: [email protected] Michael Diamond Wins Men’s Trap News from Wangaratta 50 David Jocelyn, Ground Curator at ISSF World Cup 3 Continental & Tower at Mathoura 51 NATIONAL EXECUTIVE 2009 VCTA State Trap Carnival 4 GB Shotshells Trench Championship 51 Guyra Gun Club Sporting Clays 7 PATRON VCTA State ISSF Carnival 52 The Right Honourable Wangaratta CTC Celebrates its Malcolm Fraser, A.C., C.H. Bathurst 100 53 90th Birthday 8 PRESIDENT Gold Sovereign Side x Side Corporate Shooting Stars’ Championship 10 John Mack Championship 54 34th Annual Golden Clay 12 VICE PRESIDENTS Classifi eds 55 Mr Ron Traill Ballandean’s 2009 Two Day Annual 14 Shooters Return to Caboolture 56 Mr Robert Nugent Psychological Skills for Shooting 16 BOARD Victorian SWZ Carnival 57 Competition Results: Mr Dennis Harwood — Mr Ron Traill Club News 58 Mr Robert Nugent — Mr Lynne Curtis Western Australia 17 Mr Peter Haley Victoria 17 Shoot Calendar 58 EXECUTIVE South Australia 24 Waratah Notes 59 Mrs Elaine Forward — Brian Bailey ZZ Sydney Australia Competition Mr David Howe — Mr Gerald Hopgood Tasmania 25 at Cecil Park 59 Mr Daryl Pasfi eld — Mr George Pinner New South Wales 26 Mr Allan Vilcins — Mr Robert Fox Northern Territory 38 SCTC 2009 Anniversary Shoot 60 Mr Terry Marsden Queensland 38 Ulupna Island 61 LIFE REGISTERED SHOOTERS New Trap Layout for Boggabri South East Zone Carnival 62 N Hardy, RM Holtfreter (PP), Gunnedah 44 Barellan’s Long Serving Appreciated 62 LJ Martin (PP), JK Scott (PP), RF Buchan, J Murphy, GG Woodhatch (PP), R Silvester, R Nugent, J Byrnes (PP). W. Jones (PP). The National Executive together with the staff at the National Offi ce of the Australian Designed and Typeset by Ironbark Graphics Clay Target Association, Tony, Dave, Maureen, Sue, Ally and Judy, wish all members, 22 Hubble Street, Maryborough, Vic 3465 readers and their families a safe & prosperous 2010. Printed by Newsprinters Pty Ltd, Melbourne Rd, South Shepparton, Vic 3630 We take this opportunity to inform you that the National Offi ce will be closed from No responsibility is accepted by the publisher for the accuracy of information contained in the text, illustrations or advertisements. Thursday 24 December 2009 and will reopen on Monday 4 January 2010. The opinions expressed in this magazine do not necessarily represent those of the publisher. Happy New Year ISSN: 1321-3903 JANUARY 2010 – AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET NEWS 1 Executive Offi cer’s Report As we draw to the conclusion of another year I would like to thank the not be processed. All Nationals will be conducted under the same set National Executive for their support during this year. The members of of criteria. the National Executive are all volunteers, they give their time freely and We are in a position to continue to go forward in 2010. My report at all times make decisions based on what they believe is in the best encompasses the work of everyone in the offi ce; we truly have a great interests of the sport. team of people in the National Offi ce supporting the National Each of the committee’s have made a signifi cant input into the direction Executive team. Sue has managed to pull together the Coaching of the Association, these committee’s regularly supply information program which has been under review and restructure for a year and through to the Board for consideration at these meetings. The Board has a half. Sue is also in the process of resurrecting the Referees reaccredi- been particularly busy this year with many projects being brought to tation requirements and also assists with further courses for referees. fruition. The Board is tasked with the day to day management of the Maureen has the big task of working on the CTSN with Jim Shepherd organisation and their guidance and assistance is greatly appreciated. who also contributes many hours to the production of the magazine I know there maybe those who believe things could be different; to them each month. Maureen also deals with new & renewals of membership I say we can’t agree on everything however we as an organisation are of the Association including Clubs, Zones and States. With a number prepared to listen. We do however need people to follow the correct of changes being implemented to comply with our insurers risk assess- process. ment Maureen will be seeking the cooperation of the Clubs in getting The Nationals in 2010 will have some procedural changes with members renewed prior to the 1st of January 2010. Ally manages the Nominations received up until the 12th of March 2010 for the Trap Finance component of the organization and with the end of year and Nationals. Squads wishing to shoot together will be accepted pro- Audit time approaching will be very busy for the next few months. Judy viding they are all sent together with a request to be squadded together. is our part time receptionist who is fi rst port of call when you ring PRE NOMINATING AND PRE SQUADDING is a requirement of entry. in regarding all aspects of the association. Judy also has fi rst class Nominations received after Close of Business on the 12th of March will knowledge of the fi nancial systems. David Jocelyn has overseen the growth and the development of the ground as well as the maintenance of the ground, a big job at the best of times however with the lack of rain in the region for the past 7 years this The ACTA is a mammoth task. Hopefully we may be able to secure effl uent water to Proudly Presents the ground in the near future which would make his task much easier. Graeme Boyd has worked tirelessly to ensure the junior program has achieved the desired level of a National program. We will continue to work with Graeme to not only look after the junior program but also 2010 assist the States in getting coaching courses on the agenda. We are in the process of looking into a model for a Coaches Association which HALL OF FAME DINNER we hope will be implemented in each State in the near future. We will and presentation of the put some initial ideas together with the Coaching committee before providing a blueprint for comment. As we approach the end of one big year a bigger and more exciting year DOUG SMITH MEDAL opens up in front of us. I look forward to working with the National and executive members in providing the necessary structures for the ACTA to continue to grow. ACTA LIFE MEMBERS In the middle of this magazine you will fi nd some pictures on a number of projects including the upgrading of the lights done in conjunction This prestigious event is scheduled to be held with the Wagga Gun Club and the building of a sand pit area for the 13 April 2010 young children who travel to our National Events and for other organis- ations who utilise the Grounds. New seating has been installed and the at the power upgrade is well under way. RSL Club Just very briefl y the Crawford report Dobbs St, Wagga Wagga on Sport in Australia commissioned Front Cover by the Federal Government was Michael Diamond with the Commencing at 7pm made public last week and there are World Cup trophy and With dinner to be served promptly at 7.30pm some very interesting possibilities National Coach which I believe may assist the ACTA Valeriy Timokhin 2009 Inductees in the future growth of the sport.