Steve Haberman Olympic Discipline Nationals Double Trap High Gun Winner To all shooters and their families December 2001 Vol. 54 No. 12 Official Journal of the AUSTRALIAN CLAYTARGET ASSOCIATION INC. Print Post Approved PP349181/00364 Front PagesDECEMBER2001 1/11/01 2:20 PM Page 1 A U S T R A L I A N NATIONAL EXECUTIVE Designed and Typeset by Midland Typesetters 30 Hubble Steet, Maryborough, Vic 3465 Patron Printed by Newsprinters Pty Ltd, The Right Honourable Malcolm Fraser, A.C., C.H. Melbourne Road, South Shepparton, Vic 3630 President CLAY TARGET Mr John H. Byrnes, No responsibility is accepted by the publisher for Chairman, Management Committee, Wagga SHOOTING NEWS the accuracy of information contained in the text, Complex illustrations or advertisements. The opinions PO Box 395, Waikerie SA 5330 expressed in this magazine do not necessarily Volume No. 54 Ph: (08) 8541 3209 represent those of the publisher. Issue No. 12 December 2001 Management Mr Bill Jones (Vice-President), Chairman, Finance ISSN: 1321-3903 Committee, Official Journal Of the 25 Links Cres, Port Macquarie, NSW 2444 Australian Clay Target Ph: (02) 6582 5662 Association Incorporated Mr Mark Bulluss, Chairman, Promotions & Development Committee 16 Exmouth Court, Leanyer, NT 0812 Annual Subscription Rate: $33 Ph: (08) 8947 4448 BH January issue closes November 20 Mr Allan Kenny February issue closes December 20 94 Central Ave. Derwent Park, Tas 7009 Ph: 03 6273 2199 Mrs Elaine Forward PO Box 68, Tambellup, WA 6320 Ph: (08) 9825 1137 CONTENTS Mr Robert Nugent PO Box 231, Roma, Qld 4455 Ph: (07) 4622 2507 Presidents Notes ...............................2 Mr Ron Traill Chairman National 2001 Olympic Discipline nationals ....2 Championships Committee Tambo Valley Gun Club.....................4 PO Box 77, Rochester, Vic 3561 Ph: (03) 5484 1356 Commonwealth Shooting Federation Championships..................................5 Mr Graham Michell Chairman, Shooting Committee, Western Australia Ballistics Sports 12 Illman Ave, Murray Bridge, SA 5253 Promotional Day................................8 Ph: (08) 8531 1394 National Office Success for WAGC Shooters ............9 Andrew Sanders Committee NSW CTA New Office .......................9 Executive Officer Mr Bronte Evans Maryborough Tid Bits ......................10 email: [email protected] PO Box 8645, Alice Springs, NT 0871 Your Say ..........................................13 Tina Hoban Ph: (08) 8952 1933 Rule Change ...................................13 Accounts Mr Rick Kennedy Lightning Ridge Gun Club ...............14 email: [email protected] PO Box 101, Tambo, Qld 4478 Ph: (07) 4654 6276 Break Badges..................................14 Mr Glenn O’Brien Shoot Marshal 2000 ........................15 Rebecca Blair 5 Buchanan Pl, Geraldton, WA 6530 Cuzzo’s Ramblings..........................16 Membership Ph: (08) 9921 1022 Mob: 0418 939 208 CTSN Mrs Nannette McCallum Vale..................................................18 email: [email protected] 1876 Lyell Highway Northern Zone Skeet Carnival ........18 Lawitta, Tas 7140 Canberra International CTC ............19 Ph: (03) 6261 3852 Kathryn Trentini Mr Mark McInnes, Chairman, Bundaberg CTC ..............................20 General Enquiries Rules/Safety/Referees Committee E-shoot 2001 ...................................21 CTSN “Weeabunna” Sydney 2000 Olympic Games email: [email protected] Narrabri, NSW 2390 Ph: (02) 6792 2956 Recognition .....................................22 Mr Garry Cassells, Chairman, Coaching Council Springsure Gun Club.......................23 David Jocelyn 3 Crimea St, Maryborough Vic 3465 Australian Disabled CTA..................23 Ground Curator Ph: (03) 5461 4435 Mr John Holder Mathaguy Cup .................................23 Contact: 59 Glendale Ave, Flagstaff Hill, SA 5159 Classifieds .......................................24 Ph: (08) 8270 1310 Australian Clay Target Tumut Two Day shoot ......................24 Association Inc. Honorary Life Registrations PO Box 466, Wagga Wagga Shoot Results ..................................25 L. G. Connors (P.P.) G. H.Hall (P.P.) N.Hardy E. NSW 2650 F. Hawkins (P.P.) R. M. Holtfreter (P.P.) Club News .......................................47 Phone: (02) 6931 0122 L. J. Martin (P.P.) R. Mules A. N. Rowe J. K. Shoot Calendar ...............................47 Fax: (02) 6931 0125 Scott (P.P.) J. M. Tyquin (P.P.) R.F. Buchan J. Website: www.claytarget.com.au Murphy G.G. Woodhatch (P.P.) R. Silvester December 2001 Australian Clay Target Shooting News Page 1 Front PagesDECEMBER2001 1/11/01 2:20 PM Page 2 National 2001 OLYMPIC Almost a year since the Olympic Games Cecil Park played host to the President’s 2001 Olympic Discipline Notes National Championships. COMMONWEALTH OLYMPIC TRAP CHAMPIONSHIP John H. Byrnes Only 58 competitors nominated for this event. Jeff Tonna top qualified into the final with a score of 121/125. Tom Turner, Nathan Cassells, Kevin Perkins, Brett Dunstan and Harry Kas- SEASONS GREETINGS sianou were also in the final. On behalf of the ACTA Executive and office staff I would A perfect score of 25/25 in the final secured the Commonwealth like to extend to all members the compliments of the season Olympic Trap Championships for Tom Turner with a final event and we hope you enjoy the Christmas festivities. May 2002 score of 145/150. Second place went to Nathan Cassells on a score prove to be a prosperous year for you all and we hope will of 143/150 and in third place Jeff Tonna on a score of 142/150. enjoy your shooting in the New Year. AA Grade winner was Brett Dunstan 118/125; A Grade winner was Kevin Perkins 116/125; B Grade winner was Bruno Veronese 2002 REGISTRATIONS 111/125; and C Grade winner was Louis Chahine 103/125. A score of 136/150 was sufficient for Andrew Brady to claim victory A brief reminder to all that you 2002 registrations are now in the Junior section. In second place was Sam Price 132/150 and due. The cost of registrations for 2002 in $68 for full third place went to Steve Calleja with a score of 129/150. members and $38.50 for second family members and veter- In the Women’s Commonwealth Olympic Trap Championship ans. Junior registration costs are $16.50. Nessa Jenkins from Maryborough was successful with a score of 90/100. Second place went to Suzanne Balogh 87/100 with CHRISTMAS SHOOTS Rebecca Attard in third place on a score of 85/100. Most clubs around Australia will be conducting their NATIONAL OLYMPIC TRAP CHAMPIONSHIP Christmas shoots in the next few weeks. These are usually Top qualifiers from a field of 56 were Russell Mark and Brett very popular as many clubs make a special effort to capture Dunstan with a score of 120/125. Fil Petriella 118/125, Tom the spirit of the season. I encourage all members to join in, Turner 117/125 along with Glenn Kable and Nathan Cassells both support your local clubs and enjoy the social atmosphere. 115/125 made up the six finalists. Russell Mark shot a perfect 25 in the final to take the 2001 2002 ISSF NATIONALS National Olympic Trap Championship with a score of 145/150. The ISSF Nationals for 2002 is rapidly approaching, the The Silver medal went to Brett Dunstan on a score of 143/150 with dates of competition being Jan 12th – 20th at the Cecil Park the Bronze medal being won by Fil Petriella on a score of 142/150. Gun Club. This National will be over the full traditional AA Grade winner was Tom Turner 117/125; A Grade winner was programme, including State Teams and National training Kevin Perkins 115/125; B Grade winner was Tony Arvanitakis squad selection. The change to January dates for these 105/125; and C Grade winner was Stephen Thompson 95/125. Nationals has occurred to allow for greater opportunity for Andrew Brady also won his second Junior event with a score of juniors and families to participate. We hope this will be seen 137/150 from Sam Price 132/150 and in third place was Steve as a positive move and that a good attendance is the result. Calleja score of 131/150. WOMEN’S NATIONAL OLYMPIC TRAP CHAMPIONSHIP WORLD MASTERS GAMES FOR 2002 Rebecca Attard 65/75 was the top qualifier into the final from A reminder to all that the 2002 World Masters Games will Nessa Jenkins 63/75, Suzanne Balogh 61/75, Donna Follett 60/75 be held in Melbourne from Oct 5th – 13th. The clay target with Angelique Psarakis and Dot Trindall both 59/75. section of this competition will be shot at Frankston Aus- Rebecca Attard from Morwell won the event with a final score of tralian Gun Club from Oct 7th – 11th. Further information 86/100 from Suzanne Balogh of Canberra International 84/100 and application form can be obtained by contacting the and Nessa Jenkins of Maryborough 83/100. sports liaison officer Ms Irena Farinacci on 03 8620 2002. TRAP HIGH GUNS These events always appear to be very popular with those The Open Olympic Trap High Gun winner with a score of 238/250 who regularly take part in them. was Brett Dunstan from Frankston Australian. The Junior Olympic Trap High Gun Winner with a score of 230/250 was Andrew Brady from Morwell. The Women Olympic Trap High Gun Winner with a score of 130/150 was Rebecca Attard from Morwell. Art Goodman Trophy winner with a score of 174/250 was Nigel KRIEGHOFF - K80 Cheung from Hong Kong. COMMONWEALTH ISSF SKEET CHAMPIONSHIP T A total of 25 competitors entered this event. Top qualifier into the RAP, SKEET, FIELD MODELS final was George Barton with a score of 124/125. Clive Barton EXTRA BARRELS, ADJ STOCKS ETC. 115/125, David Cunningham 114/125, Pedro DaSilva 110/125, Tony Kidman 109/125 and Webley Hirt 108/125 completed the six NEW & USED GUNS IN STOCK finalists. In the final George Barton shot a perfect 25/25 to win the Com- monwealth title with a near perfect score of 149/150. Older brother Clive claimed second place with a score of 140/150 from David JAMES MIATT MFG Cunningham in third place with a score of 138/150.