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Michael Veenstra 2021 South Australian State DTL Carnival Overall High Gun INSIDE 2021 South Australian State DTL Carnival Norfolk Island Clay Target Championships 2021 Skeet Nationals Program Bega – Fimac Handicap Southern CTC – Luke Higgins Trophy Official Journal of the AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET ASSOCIATION INC. – April 2021 Vol. 74 No. 4
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CLAY TARGET
OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET ASSOCIATION INCORPORATED
AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET ASSOCIATION INC. Volume No. 74 Issue No. 4 April 2021
PO Box 466, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650
Phone: (02) 6938 2121 Fax: (02) 6938 2122 An elated Michael Veenstra,
Website: www.claytarget.com.au 4-day Overall Open High
NATIONAL OFFICE Gun winner at the South
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER: Australian State Trap
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ACTA Report 2
ACTA EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE 2020 South Australian State Trap Carnival 4
PRESIDENT: What’s Happening in the VCTA 21
Mr Malcom Dyson
VICE PRESIDENTS: Psychological Skills for Shooting 22
Mr Garry Read, Mr Terry Marsden Coaching News 24
EXECUTIVE: ACTA State Rules Supervisors 24
NSW – Mr Kim Nealon, Mr Colin Kneebone
NT – Mr Pat Coogan, Mr Ray Niven Fimac Engineering Handicap at Bega 26
QLD – Mr Malcolm Collins, Mr Brian Muirson
SA – Mr Garry Read, Mr Len DeCandia 41st Norfolk Island International Championships 28
TAS – Mr Mark Dennis, Mr Alan Styles Waratah News 30
VIC – Mr Malcolm Dyson, Mr Lynne Curtis, Mr Les Kadziela
WA – Mr Terry Marsden, Mr Ian Watson National Skeet Championships Conditions of Entry 34
PATRONS: National Skeet Championships Program 35
Mrs Kay Hull, AM
Competition Results:
LIFE REGISTERED SHOOTERS:
J. Houston†, H. G. James†, D. B. Mott†, W. E. H. Rainbird. O.B.E.†, South Australia 36; Tasmania 36;
J. M. Wilson†, J. M. Tyquin†, K. Soames†, N. Wells†, E. T. Baldwin†, Northern Territory 36; Victoria 36;
G. H. Hall (PP)†, E. G. Biggs†, R. H. Moyse†, L. S. R. Stewart†,
C. Moll†, A. Pedersen, (PP)†, O. R. Taylor†, E. F. Hawkins (PP)†, New South Wales 40; Western Australia 44;
R. Mules†, A. N. Rowe†, L. G. Connors (PP)†, W. Jones (PP)†,
R. M. Holtfreter (PP)†, N. Hardy, L. J. Martin (PP), J. K. Scott (PP) †, Queensland 45
R. F. Buchan†, J. Murphy, G. G. Woodhatch (PP), R. Silvester, 8th Terry Faulks Memorial Day at Tyagarah 49
R. Nugent (PP), J. Byrnes (PP), A. Kenny, D. Harwood, J. Mack (PP),
R. Traill†, M. McInnes, L. Curtis, J. Shepherd, A. Vilcins (PP), D. Baynes, Mixed Target Event Shot at Southern CTC 50
S. Corry, E. Forward O.A.M., R. Fox
Previous Skeet Nationals Winners 52
† denotes deceased. PP denotes Past President
Break Badgews 60
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April 2021 – Clay Target 1
ACTA REPORT
Mal Dyson – President Paul Gilbert – CEO
As we move towards the end Incorporated to transition
of the first quarter of 2021, from an Incorporated
things gradually seem to be moving forward. Association to a Company Limited by
While a number of members, in hindsight, have Guarantee, effective as at the close of business
expressed dissatisfaction that we appear to 2022 ACTA Annual General Meeting.
have “prematurely” postponed the March Trap and
Nationals given Covid-19’s current “dormancy
status”, we need to remind everyone that we are 2 For the ACTA Membership to adopt the
not mind readers and were required to act on the proposed Constitution of the “Australian
situation that was before us at the time, we had Clay Target Association Limited” (Company
to make the hard decision . . . the UK strain had Limited by Guarantee) to be enforceable as
just landed in Australia and this was triggering at the close of business of the 2022 Annual
State border closures when our pronouncement General Meeting.
was made. That said, the latest news out of the The Executive Committee is fully aware that the
Europe indicates that the new vaccines now Skeet Nationals is a much smaller event than
appear to be taking a strangle hold on the virus, the Trap Nationals at which the AGM would
and with the majority of Australians being normally be hosted, hence Club Delegate numbers
scheduled to be vaccinated by October this will likely be significantly reduced at the Skeet
year, we now feel confident that the 2021 Trap event. As a consequence, the 2021 AGM will
Nationals, (also being scheduled for October), be performed with, both, physical and online
will be much more Covid-safe! attendees. All Clubs utilising online attendance
are requested to provide their Delegate’s email
Nationals Dates
address at least 7 days prior to the meeting so
The most recent Executive Committee Meeting
GoTo Meeting link invitations can be issued.
confirmed the dates for all ACTA National
Events (Covid-19 pending). These will be: Furthermore, (in order to allow the maximum
opportunity for clubs to cast their votes), we have
Skeet: 16 – 22 May (National been advised by our solicitors that the vote on
Grounds Wagga Wagga) the above two motions will need to, either, occur
AGM: 16 May (National Grounds through live vote at the AGM or via postal vote
Wagga Wagga) prior to the AGM; in the second scenario, the
Sporting 27 – 29 August (National results being announced and ratified at that
meeting. This being the case, and given that
Clays: Grounds Wagga Wagga)
the 2020 Annual Report will be posted to all
Trap: 6 – 10 October (National clubs at the start of April with the Notice of
Grounds Wagga Wagga) 2021 Annual General Meeting, we will now
ISSF: 17 – 23 October (Perth WA) also include a postal voting form and reply-paid
envelope. Return of ballots will close at COB
As above, it is noted that the 2021 AGM will
on Wednesday 12 May 2021, four days prior to
be held on the Sunday evening of the Skeet
the AGM. We ask that all clubs that have ANY
Nationals. This AGM includes two items of
further questions regarding either of the above
Special Business:
two Motions to please address these to me
1 For The Australian Clay Target Association (ceo@claytarget.com.au) before the end of March
2 Clay Target – April 2021
so I can circulate these to the Constitution we make no secret of the fact that we will be
Sub-Committee and have them clarify any communicating with clubs that are breaching
queries for you. Given the current situation, we their responsibilities to our members with
feel that this is the fairest and most inclusive a message that, while commencing with
method by which we can deliver this process. a gentle warning, will become more robust with
The Trap Nationals will now be held from successive infringements.
Tuesday 5 to Sunday 10 October. While these MCMS also reports that the grading/
dates do coincide with the SCA Nationals, the handicapping algorithm is progressing well
Shooting Calendar in October is already very full and will be in beta mode shortly. While this
and it proved very difficult to find any other week is occurring, please be reminded that your
where this event could be placed. This event will handicap books are still the official method by
still be run on the shortened program that was which grades and handicaps are being applied in
proposed for March 2020/March 2021. 2021, so bring these with you to your shoots and
My Clubs My Scores make sure your 2021 label is stuck to it. A small
MCMS continues to be rolled out across number of members are also apprehensive about
Australia with almost three quarters of clubs the likely demise of shoot results books. Please
now subscribed. One of the unanticipated be assured that the ACTA has ownership of the
benefits using MCMS is that it has proven to ACTA Member’s shoot scores that are generated
deliver ways in which this sport can improve in MCMS. That aside, every result you record
its accountability and service to our shooting through the MCMS platform moving forward
members. The way this happens is because it links will be stored in your personal member’s area
competition activity, grading and handicapping and you will have ongoing access to this portal.
of ACTA Members via their Member number. This is another reason why full club uptake is
The converse of this is that, if an ACTA Member vitally important, as any club that doesn’t use
number is not attached to a shooter’s nomination, the platform post-2021 will no longer be able to
it flags that the shooter is a non-member. furnish their members or visitors with an official
posting of their scores.
As we have stated many times over many years,
the importance of the privilege for ACTA-only- On a final, positive note, the ACTA appears to
members to participate at ACTA-Member- have seen a slight INCREASE in memberships
Only-Competitions is every bone-fide ACTA across the last few months! This may be a timing
member’s exclusive right, and we see this as issue as some members may have re-joined early
paramount and nothing short of what you, as in 2021 and 2020 saw a glitch in our ability to
an ACTA Member, would expect us to demand. process partner memberships that created
Just to reiterate, imagine a scenario where a club lag-time, but things currently look promising in
deliberately and knowingly allows a shooter that this regard. We will advise again on this issue
is not an ACTA member to participate in any in the next couple of months.
ACTA-Member-Only-Competition alongside Enjoy your Shooting!
you, their ACTA members. In the event that the Mal and Paul
non-member causes an accident to occur and
any member is forced to lodge a claim, access
to ACTA Associations (liability) insurance will
automatically be voided. It also goes without CLOSING DATE
saying that members will, justifiably, take very for advertising and editorial
unkindly and strongly to losing competition in Clay Target May 2021 is
prizes to a club-admitted participant who is APRIL 5 2021.
subsequently found to be a non-ACTA member,
Scheduled publication date is
and therefore not entitled to compete for any
Friday April 16 2021
prize purse. So, as we identify these indiscretions,
April 2021 – Clay Target 3
STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS State Shooting Park
2021 South Australian
State Trap Carnival
Well, another year has come and gone. And Boy!! What a year we’ve
seen!! Yes, almost 12 months to the day, we were all here at the
South Australian Clay Target Association State DTL Carnival – just
before the world changed forever. Although we managed to get
through the Carnival last year before the mandated club closures, we
might be in a slightly better position this year but certainly not in the
clear yet. This year from Thursday February 3rd through to Sunday
February 6th sees our 5th year that the Carnival is extended to be 4 days of competition,
based on the success of the reintroduction of the State Champion of Champions.
By Wednesday afternoon, the grounds of the State and over the 4 days of events, were all vying to try
Shooting Park are normally buzzing with activity their skill at claiming one of the many Red State
as the usual caravanners and campers arrive. This sashes that were on offer.
year was a little more sedated as competitors Temperatures for the 4 days were going to be
assessed if they could get back home without reasonably comfortable in the mid to high 20’s.
having to isolate for 2 weeks should something There had been the odd day leading up to the
go amiss over the next 4 days and borders
close. The ones that did make it were all getting
themselves a favourable vantage spot for the 4
days of shooting competition. All the trade stands
were being erected with lots of great goodies on
show for everyone to feast their eyes on and buy.
Competitors came from a few States this year,
4 Clay Target – April 2021
Carnival where the daytime temperature spiked
upwards of 43–45 degrees but the weather
gods were going to be kind this year although
there was some serious rain forecast. In the
background, everyone was out there practicing to
make sure they had a psychological edge and to
be sure they were used to the background of the
various layouts that were being used before the
competitions started the following day at 11am.
Early on Thursday morning the officials were
running around in a scurry of activity while final
checks were being done to the layouts – angles,
heights, distances and speeds. To this part, a word
of thanks has to go out to the Shoot Marshal
Following the Handica
p winner’s presentatio
in a very special family n,
moment, Overall
winner of the State Ch
ampion of Champions,
Eric Parletta and his so
n Lucas, State Handica
winner, shared an emot p
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low competitors on th
grounds. Proud father e
Eric and mum Sasha
were elated, and you co
uldn’t wipe the smiles
off their faces – happy
days.
tragic economic climate over the past year.
Even the office was a flurry of activity as we made
(Andrew Hoare) and his committed team for sure everything was in readiness, especially the
overseeing trap set-ups over the 4 days. Friends important stuff like all the lollies being in their
who hadn’t seen each other for ages were seen all respective bowls for the staff (very important)!!
over the park having a good laugh, telling stories Hopefully everyone would have a great 4 days
and catching up on the events that had transpired of competing without a worry in the world. The
over the past 12 months. Our interstate visitors office was prepared for the rush of shooters at
came in with their families for the event, and this the ticket window and with 145 pre-nominations
certainly made for a large crowd of onlookers and already in place, the job at hand for the office
a great ambience at the grounds considering the Continued next page
April 2021 – Clay Target 5
State Champion State Champion State Champion
of Champions of Champions of Champions
Junior winner Veteran winner Ladies winner
Molly Bretag Bob Andrews Deserie Baynes
State Champion of Champions Overall Open winner
Eric Parletta with event sponsor Daniel Morgan
staff was made so much easier. Thank you all for
from PullBang Enterprises (left) and getting your nominations to us nice and early.
SACTA President John Bretag And, with squadding on cue, right on 11am
sharp, 102 competitors – 18 squads, exactly the
same as last year, started to get called and filed
out to the lanes to contest the first event which
was the 75 target State Champion of Champions
title off 18m. Lurking around every corner and
walking amongst us you could see some of the
best shooters in Australia waiting to pounce and
claim one of the available Red State title sashes.
Breezy conditions greeted the shooters with
temperatures in the high 20’s. Squads shot their
whole 75 targets in 1 visit to the trap with just a
reload in between 25’s. As they went along their
merry way, the sky started to darken and a few
drops of the expected 30mm started to fall, but
shortly after it started, it slowed to a steady fall.
State Champion of Champions State Champion of Champions The grey sky was hampering vision for a lot of the
AA Grade winner A Grade winner competitors, but it’s one thing we all know, we
Darryn Nicholls Norm Basile
can’t control the weather when we’re planning
events 12 months in advance. After shoot-offs,
when all had gone quiet, the results were counted
and came out as follows: C Grade 1st went to
Alexander Sologub 108/125 and 2nd was Vicki
Batten. B Grade 1st went to Anna Evgeniou
115/125 and 2nd was Paul Phillips. A Grade
winner was Norm Basile 118/125, followed by
Rito Borzillo in 2nd place. AA 1st was taken by
Darryn Nicholls shooting 173/175, with Deserie
Baynes in 2nd place. The Junior category went to
Molly Bretag, Veteran winner was Robert Andrews
and the highest scoring Lady was Deserie
Baynes. The highest accolade of Overall Open
for this event was taken by an elated Eric Parletta
124/125, only taking a second shot on his very
State Champion of Champions State Champion of Champions last target and scoring himself a ‘Black Crow’. Eric
B Grade winner C Grade winner
Anna Evgeniou Alexander Sologub Continued on page 8
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was the last person to nominate and only just got
in the one space that was left on the score sheets
(after being told there were no gaps for the last
wave) – what a stroke of luck!!
Presentations were all over by 3pm and a great
day was had by all. Most competitors went
out to the practice trap for some Double Rise
practice before everyone started to head to their
accommodation for a relaxing break before
tackling tomorrow’s events.
Friday morning came around and everyone was
excited about the next event which was the
25 pair State Double
Rise Championship. State Double Rise A Grade State Double Rise B Grade
19 squads came winner Robbie Clark winner Phill Defrancesco
out to contest the
event in reasonable
conditions, which
were quite breezy with
temperatures around
the low 20’s. By the
time the shoot-offs
started, it was quite
windy which made the
targets a little tricky
for the shooters. By
mid morning the sky
had started to darken
again with some more
rain expected later in
State Double Rise Veteran State Double Rise Junior winner
the day. The event was winner Bob Andrews Molly Bretag
over fairly quickly, and
when the final results Andrews, Ladies was Molly Bretag and the Junior
came in, they looked winner was also taken by Molly. The Overall State
State Double Rise Overall like this: C Grade title went to Aaron Zupanic with a near perfect
Open winner Aaron Zupanic 48/50, shooting some of the most wind effected
winner was Brock
Thompson 39/50 and targets down on layout 7. Congratulations! Well
2nd went to Sydney earned.
Claughton. B Grade No sooner had the shoot-offs finished, the first
was won by a Phill wave of squads was called out for the 50 target
Defrancesco 41/50, State Handicap. Squad sheets were already out
while Matt Wilson for the competitors so everyone started getting
took 2nd. A Grade 1st kitted up and at 11.30 we started the rounds to
was taken by Robbie get through 22 squads of shooters. Conditions
Clark on 45/50, with started to change as we got a bit further into the
2nd place going to day with the afternoon winds that prevail here
Molly Bretag. AA to contend with, as well as the skies starting to
was won by Darryn darken. As everyone came off, they were 3 and
Nicholls 47/50 and 4 deep at the scoreboard to see what the damage
2nd went to Michael was, and how they had faired up. Eventually,
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everything went quiet and the shoot-offs went
off to the grounds to decide the top 5 positions.
State Handicap Overall winner Lucas Parletta Conditions by now were just short of tragic with
with event sponsor Fillipo from Perazzi the winds gusting from behind and steady rain
flattening out the targets.
There were only 2 perfect scores shot, but
2 competitors shot a 49 and 3 shot a 48. All
went out to face off for positions 1st to 5th. The
final results were 5th Deserie Baynes 51/53, 4th
Alexander Sologub 49/51, 3rd Bobby Lambevski
50/51, 2nd Michael Veenstra 50/51. The overall
winner of the South Australian State Handicap
title for 2021 was Lucas Parletta with a well shot
51/51 in atrocious conditions, and at only 14
years old, earning himself the privilege of an extra
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Most of the competitors got to have a small break
while the South Australian Zone teams went out
to contest their titles. The 25 target event was
shot as a Double Barrel with a Points countback
and the final tallies were: Open winners Western
Zone. Team members were Jack McInnes, Darcy
Claughton, Kym Firth, Brad Claughton, Razor
Marshall and Matt Wilson. The Veteran Team
winners were the Eastern Zone. This team was
made up of Bob Andrews, Peter Winser and
Don Beelitz. The Junior winning team also came
from Eastern Zone. Team members were Leah
Ferguson, Luke Batten and Vicki Batten. Western
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up of Sydney Claughton, Shannen Gallagher
and Deserie Baynes. Well done to everyone that Another great day and everything done and
competed and congratulations to all the Zone dusted by 5.00pm. As the 2nd day drew to a close,
winners. everyone headed out to some of the local hotels
and eateries for well dinner and drinks and to get
a good night’s sleep.
When Saturday morning started off, it was
another blowy and wet, drizzly day. There was
a heap of activity
at the ticket
window as a rush
of competitors
came through to
nominate for the
important qualifying
events of the final
2 days. At 8.30am
sharp the 50 target
Eastern Zone, Veteran Zone Team winners State Single Barrel
L – R Don Beelitz, Peter Winser and Bob Andrews. Championship got
Luke VanKempen is presenting the trophy
started with 24
squads, 2 squads
up on last year.
Weather conditions
were still quite bad
with a forecast of
21 degrees later in
the afternoon when
the rain finally blew
away. But, after
all was said and State Single Barrel. Overall Open
done Alexander winner Michael Veenstra
Sologub took out C Grade with 46/52 and George
Karageorgis was 2nd. B Grade went to John
Maffia 47/50, 2nd was Anna Evgeniou. A Grade
Eastern Zone, Junior Zone Team winners
was won by Rob Frocione 48/50 and 2nd went
L – R Leah Ferguson, Vicki Batten with the trophy, and brother
Luke Batten with Luke VanKempen from Shooting Australia to Mark Tarbett. AA Grade went to Jack McInnis
12 Clay Target – April 202168/70 and 2nd was Rob Hunter. Taking the Red was Bob Andrews, Ladies winner was Molly
State Single Barrel sash and Overall title this year Bretag who also took out the Junior prize.
with a near perfect score of 49/50 was Michael At the end of the Single Barrel event there was
Veenstra – great effort to stay focussed. Veteran a short break to do some presentations. At this
point, Minister for Sport Corey Wingard, had the
opportunity to say a few words about the sport
and where we are regarding finances that the
Government is committing this year. Shooting
Australia CEO Luke VanKempen also had words
of encouragement for our sport and Junior
development.
Each year there are framed Certificates of
Appreciation awarded to past Executive members
that have given their time and this year they
were awarded to Bronte Evans, Michael Raper,
and Arthur Tanner – we thank you all for the
enormous dedication, contribution and service
to this State over your tenure. We also thank
State Single Barrel AA Grade State Single Barrel A Grade
new State Handicapper, Aaron Zupanic, for his
winner Jack McInnis winner Rob Frocione first year with us and who we know will put in a
massive effort to ensure that everyone is exactly
where they should be during our State events.
Also, to Deserie Baynes for her first year in her
new role as our State Rules Supervisor.
Annually there is an Executive selection panel
under the guidance of our Patron, Kelvyn
Prescott, who chooses a Junior that is showing
great achievements, future potential and personal
growth in our sport of choice and this year the
recipient of that award was Shannen Gallagher.
Shannen received a cheque from our State
Association for $2,000:00 for the betterment of
her shooting skills. Congratulations and well
done Shannen!
State Single Barrel B Grade State Single Barrel C Grade This year our Black Crow Club, thanks to Peter
winner John Maffia winner Alexander Sologub
Winser, raised a wonderful amount of $1,530:00
in donations. Each year we choose a charity
to make the donation to, and this year we had
representatives from the Cancer Council on hand
to accept the cheque. They were very grateful for
our donation. We continue to thank Peter for his
creative idea of forming this Club.
Other presentations were also done, one being
the Presidential medal – awarded this year to
Gerald Hopgood from the Mallalla Gun Club for
his many years of dedication to our sport. Peter
Quire was awarded Life Membership to our State
Association. Peter has a very decorated past, and
tremendous history that spans back to when
most of us were just children. Peter has provided
State Single Barrel Junior and State Single Barrel Veteran
Ladies winner Molly Bretag winner Bob Andrews Continued next page
April 2021 – Clay Target 13State President John Bretag (left) and Sports Minister Corey
Wingard (right) presenting Committee medallions to new Executive Bronte Evans (centre) receiving his Certificate of Appreciation after
members (L-R) Don Beelitz, Sue Denton & Razor Marshall retiring from the State Board after many years
Patron Kelvyn Prescott (left) and Sports Minister Corey ‘The Crow’ himself, Peter Winser (centre rear) presenting
Wingard (right) presenting the SACTA Junior Scholarship Award a cheque to representatives from the Cancer Council of
for 2021 to Shannen Gallagher $1,530:00 raised from the Black Crow Club donations
ICTC President, Dino Olivero (left) Sports Minister Corey Wingard presenting
accepting SACTA ‘Life Membership’ the Presidential Award plaque and medallion Minister for
on behalf of Peter Quire – to Gerald Hopgood for his many years Shooting Australia CEO Sport Corey
a true gentleman of our sport of dedicated service to our State Luke VanKempen Wingard
14 Clay Target – April 2021an exceptional contribution in Coaching, Jury
and Referee for ISSF, Referee Examination and
Certification for ISU etc. An exceptionally worthy
recipient that has worked tirelessly over many,
many years. This year, we were also fortunate
enough to announce that we had an inductee to
the South Australian Hall of Fame. Fred Guyatt
has been shooting Skeet at all levels here and
overseas since the 70’s. Being a Skeet shooter,
Fred will be presented his induction during the
State Skeet Carnival.
Our Monster raffle and our Crayfish Raffles
(thanks to Kat), raised $815:00 for the Junior
Development Fund this year. Thank You to the
competitors for putting their hands in their
pockets and contributing to this outcome.
Finally, the battle
was on for the
50 target State
Double Barrel Martin Collumb, State Double Barrel winner,
Championship. with Winchester’s Sean Halfpenny
This year we had
Minister of Sport
Corey Wingard take
the opening shot
for our State Event.
With the light breeze
starting to get a little
stronger, after
2 shots, the event
was declared
Open at 1pm. The
whole cast and
crew headed out to
Sports Minister Corey Wingard contest the title.
about to take the opening shot 24 squads took to State Double Barrel AA Grade State Double Barrel A Grade
for the State Double Barrel winner Jarred Nicholls winner Wayne Reed
the lans to see who
was capable of concentrating long enough and
how they would stand up in this 50 target event.
The breeze became stronger as the afternoon
went by and as the shooters came off, they were
all hanging around the scoreboard to see if there
were any red scores.
There were murmurs that there was going
to be a heap of perfect scores on the board
and some long shoot-offs, but it wasn’t to be.
17 competitors shot the 50 and went to fight it
out. The conditions eased during the afternoon
with the breezes backing off just a little.
As the crowds watched from the fence line, it
State Double Barrel B Grade State Double Barrel C Grade
Continued next page winner Lucas Parletta winner Alex Sologub
April 2021 – Clay Target 15event was the SA 5 man Club Team event
(5 members registered with the same SA Club).
Outright winner claiming the honours was Inter-
national Clay Target Club shooting 248/250 targets.
Team members were Dino Olivero, Aaron Zupanic,
Martin Collumb, Sam Daou and Bronte Evans.
After a really long day, there was eventually finality
to the shooting. When all the formalities were
over, a few stragglers settled in for a relaxing night
with a few drinks before heading off for a shower
and freshen up for the final day. Because of how
late the shoot-off finished, the presentations for
the Double Barrel event were postponed until the
Sunday afternoon.
Molly Bretag, Junior and Ladies State Double Barrel Veteran
in the State Double Barrel winner Richard Warden
Early Sunday morning arrived and everyone was
getting anxious. With perfectly still conditions
eventually got down to the last two shooters. and an 8am start, 15 competitors that had won
Neither was going to relent and let the other have an Overall State title during 2020 were invited
it, so they fought it out till 6.00pm when we had to compete in the prestigious Ray and Pat Mack
a result and they went to 145. Continued on page 18
The presentation list looked like this: C Grade
1st was Alexander Sologub 56/57 and 2nd went
to George Karageorgis. B Grade winner was
Lucas Parletta with 48/50, while Tom Clark took
2nd place. A Grade was won by Wayne Reed
85/86 and Nathan Phillips was 2nd. AA 1st went
to Jarred Nicholls 144/145 with Brett McAllister
picking up 2nd place. Finally, with a winning
score of 145/145, it was Martin Collumb from
Collumbo Shooting taking out the Red Sash,
State title and the State Silver Badge. A great
effort in the not so perfect conditions.
Congratulations Martin!! Veteran was Richard
Warden, Junior and Ladies went to Molly Bretag.
Ray and Pat Mack presenting the prestigious Perpetual trophy that
Shot in conjunction with the State Double Barrel every shooter strives for (now in its 33rd year) to Glen Castellaro
SA 5-man Club team event winners from ICTC
L-R Sam Daou, Bronte Evans, Aaron Zupanic (with trophy), Dino Olivero & Martin Collumb
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April 2021 – Clay Target 17Perpetual Trophy shoot. Ray and Pat are now in Sologub on 141/150 for 1st. Tom Clark took 2nd.
their 33rd year of hosting and presenting this A Grade went to Rito Borzillo with a near perfect
great event where every shooter strives all year 173/177, and 2nd was Phill Defrancesco. AA 1st
to win an Overall State title and secure a spot to was taken by Brett McAllister 204/206, with 2nd
compete and take home this much sought after being Martin Collumb. The State title Overall was
trophy. A 30 target event consisting of 5 Double, won by Darryn Nicholls 205/206. Congratulations
5 Single, 5 Points, 5 Handicap and 5 pair Double
Rise, competition was strong and at the end there
were 2 competitors with 39/40 which went into
a shoot-off of 5 pair Doubles. With only 1 point
in it at the end, the winner was announced as
Glen Castellaro on 48/50. The State Executive and
shooters would like to extend their thanks to Ray
and Pat Mack for continuing to put this on every
year. Well done.
Straight after the trophy shoot, the final qualifying
event was on the program. The 50 target State
Points Score Championship got underway. This is
the event that can make or break team selections
and High Guns. The weather gods were a little State Points Score AA Grade State Points Score A Grade &
kinder to us today (for shooting Points) with not winner Brett McAllister Veteran winner Rito Borzillo
so blustery conditions, compared to the first
2 days.
156 shooters came through to compete this year,
which was a pleasant surprise considering the
economic climate and the on-again, off-again
border closures (thanks to the virus). Yet, on the
grounds, there was
still a heap of activity
around the trade
stands and everyone
was enjoying the
carnival atmosphere
and the slightly nicer
day. State Points Score B Grade State Points Score C Grade
winner Alex Sologub winner George Karageorgis
Competitors were
all nervous now to
see where they stood
amongst the rankings
for the teams and
High Guns scores.
When all was said and
done and the numbers
were counted, the
Points results featured
like this: George
Karageorgis got the
Guernsey for C Grade
with 131/150 and Vicki
State Points Score Overall Batten took 2nd. B State Points Score Ladies State Points Score Junior
Open winner Darryn Nicholls Grade featured Alex winner Molly Bretag winner Kane Hawker
18 Clay Target – April 2021Darryn. Rito Borzillo was also Veteran winner, 422/475, B Grade Anna Evgeniou 419/475,
Kane Hawker – Junior, and Molly Bretag took the A Grade Phill Defrancesco 435/475, AA Grade
Ladies. Darryn Nicholls 484/501, and the highest award
The Black Crow Club Team event for 2020 is of Overall Open High Gun went to Michael
decided over the 50 target State Points Score. Each Veenstra with a fantastic score of 462/475.
team must have 1 x C Grade and 1 x B Grade. Congratulations to all of these winners who
$5:00 per shooter, $25:00/team. Nominations go to continually strive to get these outstanding
a charity of their choice. This year the winners were performances.
Dougal Simson, Don Pratt, Peter Winser, Adrian At this point, the South Australian Postal teams
Medhurst and Alex Sologub – Team ‘Crow 1’. matches got underway to decide who was going
There was a slight pause in shooting so that to Wagga to represent our State.
the presentations could be done for yesterday’s SA Champion Shooter was Darryn Nicholls
Double Barrel and today’s Points Score. 395/400, Luke Batten was SA Junior Champion
The 4 day High Guns were also presented and 382/400 + 39/40. The SA team High Guns were
the recipients were Junior Molly Bretag 437/475, Junior Luke Batten 74/75, Veteran Dino Olivero
Ladies Deserie Baynes 442/475, Veteran Robert 94/96, Ladies Deserie Baynes 73/75, and Open
Andrews 436/475, C Grade Alexander Sologub was Darryn Nicholls 149/150.
We would like to
sincerely thank all
of our generous
sponsors for
supporting our State
DTL Carnival this
year. Every shooter
knows that without
their involvement,
contribution and
support, these
events would not be
possible. This year we
take a bow to new
sponsor the Goolwa
4-day Junior High Gun 4-day Ladies High Gun 4-day AA Grade High Gun
Continued next page
Molly Bretag Deserie Baynes Darryn Nicholls
4-day Veteran High Gun 4-day C Grade High Gun 4-day B Grade High Gun 4-day A Grade High Gun
Robert Andrews Alexander Sologub Anna Evgeniou Phill Defrancesco
April 2021 – Clay Target 19assistance of all the
behind the scenes
quiet achievers that
gave of their time.
Workers that were
running around
everywhere in
the office, on the
grounds and in
the clubhouse and
kitchen. Thanks
to Shoot Marshal
Andrew Hoare and
Cockles for being
on the ball during
difficult weather
conditions to finish
in a timely manner
on all 4 days. All
SA Junior Champion Shooter 2021 – Luke Batten SA Champion Shooter 2021 – Darryn Nicholls of these helpers
PipiCo. Also, to Beretta Australia, Filippo from also contributed to
Perazzi with the assistance of the Gunforce making sure that everything ran like clockwork.
team, Sean from Winchester, Martin from On a last note, thanks to all the shooters that
Collumbo Shooting, Greg from Fisher Firearms, participated and travelled to compete under
DRC Imports and PullBang Enterprises, Marsh extremely difficult changing and varying State
Insurance, Bronte Evans Chartered Accountants, conditions and restrictions. All of you helped
and Kat. Also, for Bob and Linda Andrews who make it a great weekend. We hope to see you all
produce the very sought after silver State badges. again, hopefully without the COVID restrictions.
Many thanks also to Ray and Pat Mack for their Thank you everyone.
trophy shoot. Thank you all so very much for
Len DeCandia,
making our State event a success. Chair – SACTA Promotions
Finally, we appreciate and acknowledge the
SA Open Team High Gun – SA Ladies Team High Gun – SA Veteran Team High Gun – SA Junior Team High Gun –
Darryn Nicholls Deserie Baynes Dino Olivero Luke Batten
20 Clay Target – April 2021What's happening
in the VCTA
Just when you think it’s safe to get back in the Steve’s election came after the retirement of
water . . . I mean clay target trap . . . the five day Brooke Davis from both the State Executive and
‘lockdown’ in February certainly caused several as President of the South East Zone. Brooke has
headaches for clubs. been a hard working and highly valued member of
The speed with which the lockdown was imple- both State and Zone for a number of years and her
mented had severe impact on a number of long expertise and professionalism will be sorely missed.
planned events – essentially cancelling them over- The Executive welcomed the addition of Stuart
night! Foremost of these was the Warrnambool Allen from the Wonthaggi Gun Club. Stuart, who
Seaside Carnival, an annual event that was expect- is President of Wonthaggi and the newly elected
ing in excess of 200 people during the three-day President of South East Zone, comes to the VCTA
competition. Within hours of the announcement with a wealth of clay target competition experi-
the Warrnambool club had to cancel the event, ence and understanding and a sound knowledge
dismantle all of their preparations and their of business and management practices.
carpark went from full to empty. The Commonwealth Titles for 2021 will be hosted
There is no doubt that the club has taken a finan- by the VCTA from Friday, June 11 to Sunday, June
cial ‘hit’ with the event’s cancellation. Most of all 13. The event will take place at the State Ground,
I feel for the club volunteers and supporters and Echuca Clay Target Club and promises to be an
the hours that they put into preparation of the exciting event. With the 2020 event having to be
venue, camping and most significantly, the cater- cancelled due to COVID, the 2021 titles will be a
ing – with the crowd that was expected, there’s highly contested competition and we are looking
only so much food you can freeze for another day! forward to an influx of participants to compete at
(I heard on the grapevine that a small group of the event.
members and friends sat around the club room In the interim, the State ISSF Carnival will also be
tables eating perishable food for the next couple held at the State Ground, Echuca Clay Target Club,
of days!!) from Friday April 30 to Sunday May 2. Not only
It is pleasing to see that the event has been resched- will this be an important event that was not held in
uled to 19th, 20th and 21st of March and hope- 2020, it will also be an opportunity for some of our
fully, with the postponement of the Nationals at high performance athletes to hone their skills as
that time, the Warrnambool club will get an influx this is a Shooting Australia endorsed event as part
of supporters ensuring the event will be a huge of the 2021 Performance Series. This event will also
success. be one of the selection events for the 2021 Junior
The VCTA held its Annual General Meeting by World Championships, the 2021 Oceania Cham-
video link on Wednesday 17th February. Like the pionships and the 2022 Commonwealth Shooting
ACTA before us, it was a most successful meet- and Archery Championship teams.
ing and the video link proved to be a satisfactory Members of the Australian Olympic Shooting
method with which to hold meetings during Team will use this event as a competitive prepara-
challenging times. tion event for the upcoming Tokyo Olympics.
There were a number of important changes that So it is an exciting time in front of us, COVID
occurred during the AGM and the associated permitting of course, and as always, I look for-
Special Executive meeting that followed. Lynne ward to seeing you all on a trap layout in the near
Curtis has been re-elected President for another future.
twelve months and he will be ably supported by Jeff Bell
newly elected Vice-President, Steve Trembath. State Secretary
April 2021 – Clay Target 21Psychological Skills
for Shooting
by Michael Kruger-Davis
Reverse Sloping High Rib:
Is it worth a try?
I have been reading UK shooting magazines: Clay
Shooting and Shooting Gazette for some time. I
often drool at the exceptional guns pictured on
the glossy pages, the superbly set out and mani-
cured shooting grounds and the review of pro-
ducts. Some of the products: like the Arrow Laser
Shot used for determining point of aim and point
of impact and The SP (shot parabola) used to
correct eye dominance, I have been able to bring
to the attention of readers.
One of the other innovations I have often read
and thought about is the concept of the Reverse
Sloping Rib (RSR). I first saw this concept when
reading about John Jefferies HPX Customised
guns. I will let John Jefferies explain the concept,
“I have worked hard on developing a better rib
always looking for better target vision when shoot-
ing a shotgun and some 5 years ago I first intro-
duced the Perazzi HPX RSR, which was the first
design to really take my ideas to a new dimension.
The RSR- Reverse Slope Rib, allows a higher head
position raising the master eye some distance
above the breech of the gun. This on any other
conventional gun would present the point of
impact higher than the point of aim. With my RSR Because most targets rise, shoot gun barrels are
rib, the target vision is highly superior to that of not parallel. The bottom barrel points up and the
a conventional gun and point of aim equals point top barrel is flatter. Therefore, the bottom barrel
of impact – the results becoming immediately shoots higher to catch the rising target and the top
apparent once the first few shots are taken.” barrel shoots flatter for when the target flattens
Because of the cost and the bother the whole con- out. Reverse sloping rib guns have the ribs higher
cept of the RSR slipped to the back of my mind. at the receiver than at the muzzle but they do not
Two weeks ago, I received a phone call from shoot high. I hope my basic description isn’t too
Michael Hunt, from Hunts Shooting Supplies confusing.
telling me about a new shipment of the Victory The gun I was given to test drive was a Victory RT25
RT25 guns that had arrived. Michael mentioned High Rib Deluxe. Excellent wood with an adjust-
the new sporter model, the black chromed action able Monte Carlo stock, hand engraved and this
model and then he mentioned two really impor- version had 32” (81cm) barrels with a 20 mm rib at
tant things; firstly he had some high rib models the receiver end and a 15 mm rib at the muzzle. It
that had reverse sloping ribs and when could was well balanced and for gun straight out of the
I come up and test these guns. My response, box was the right length: LOP 370 mm, cast 12mm
‘How about next Monday.’ at toe and 6 mm at heel, angle of pitch 85 degrees
22 Clay Target – April 2021and drop at the comb 37 mm and drop at the heel I would like to thank the Cowra Gun Club for the
44 mm with a Monte Carlo drop of 20 mm. All the opportunity to use their well-presented grounds.
guns suited me fine, they were well balanced and I would also like to thank Hunts Shooting
felt very comfortable between the hands. Supplies for the use of their gun, free shells
(1250 fps) and the free targets. Most of all I am
thankful that I have now had the opportunity
to test drive a Reverse Sloping Rib gun. All the
Victory RT 25 high rib guns are RSR. Either
the 20mm to 15mm like the one tested or the
smaller rib version, 12mm to 7 mm. The guns
come in right and left hand models in either 30”
or 32” barrel lengths.
The verdict: I was not disappointed using a RSR
high rib gun. It met all the expectations I had.
Handling, balance and recoil: 5/5. Target acqui-
sition: 3/5 initially moving to 4.5/5 once I learnt
to drive it. Presentation: 5/5. This is a premium
made Turkish gun, well presented, with a spare
trigger group and a 5 five-year warranty. A RSR
Jefferies would cost considerably more. When
I first tested the RT25 I said I might be looking
for one for my granddaughter in a few years.
She is getting taller and will have a long, slender
This speaks for itself neck so there will be a need to keep her head up.
A High Rib Victory RT25 might be an ideal place
Upon arrival at Cowra Gun Club, the club president to start.
Michael Crowe had a trap set
up and the pattern plate ready.
Over to the pattern plate and . . .
I will freely admit that I missed
the first two shots because I was
shooting it like my own gun,
holding on the trap house and
coming up under the target.
After a couple of deep breaths
I changed what I was doing
and held the gun straight out.
This seemed to be a long way
above the trap house because of the 20mm rib. The sporter and the RSR high rib
From that moment on targets just disappeared
in a cloud of dust. The targets were very easy to
Reference:
acquire and the gun movement needed was very
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little lateral movement. I was able to shoot chips
(if there were any) easily and even played around I have put together all the articles that I have written for
the CTSN (and some that have not yet been submitted) on
with shooting up the side with the first barrel so
USB. These are available for $25.00 (which includes GST and
I could hit it with the second. The trigger pulls Postage). If you wish to purchase a copy please contact me at
were effortless. The triggers are heavy robust flat the email address below.
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Michael Kruger-Davis is the consulting psychologist and
about pulling the trigger the target has already been
a member of Newcastle Lake Macquarie CTC. He uses
hit. The bore size is 18.7 so there was very little ammunition from Hunts Shooting Supplies. Questions
recoil to speak of. This gun was a pleasure to use regarding psychological aspects of sport and shooting can
and really broke targets well. be addressed to him at mjkrugerdavis@gmail.com
April 2021 – Clay Target 23COACHING NEWS
All coaches that are due for re-accreditation this The coaching record card and the laminated 10Fs
year should have received notification from the card are available from the National office, and all
National office in recent weeks. State Coaching Directors should have a supply to
If you have received a letter, contact should be make available to the assessors that are doing the
made to the Zone Coaching Director or the State re-accreditations.
Coaching Director in your State to organise a The reintroduction of the coaching record card
suitable date and location to complete your re- will give the coach an idea of the hours invested
accreditation. in their coaching and also the assessor a complete
All coaches doing their re-accreditation will need record of the coach.
to have their coaching skills observed and assessed If the card is empty or very limited in the amount
by a competition level coach. of coaching undertaken by the coach over the
All coaches will also need to read and sign the new previous four years, the assessor would be entitled
ACTA Coaches Codes of Conduct form that is to to ask why the coach needs to be a coach.
be kept by the State Association.
David Coleman,
A coaching record card and a copy of the 10 shoot- NSWCTA Coaching Director,
ing fundamentals and a laminated 10Fs card Chairman State Coaching Directors Committee
should also be issued to the coach.
ACTA STATE RULES SUPERVISORS
NATIONAL RULES SUPERVISOR SOUTH AUSTRALIA
Mr Jim Shepherd, Ph: 0427 501 336. Mrs Deserie Baynes, Ph: 0417 870 745.
Email: nat.rules@claytarget.com.au Email: deserie.baynes60@gmail.com
Mr Allan Vilcins, Ph: 0439 584 531.
NEW SOUTH WALES:
Email: allanvilcins@gmail.com
Mr Fred Rapley, Ph: 0408 621 509.
Email: fred_mary_rapley@bigpond.com TASMANIA
Mr Colin Kneebone, Ph: 0409 660 561. Mr Mark Dennis, Ph: 0427 755 128.
Email: colin.kneebone@claytarget.com.au Email: mark1dennis58@gmail.com
Mr Stuart Browning, Ph: 0409 218 530.
NORTHERN TERRITORY Email: stuartbrowning@bigpond.com
Mr Rob Fox, Ph: 0409 672 902.
Email: remfox@westnet.com.au VICTORIA
Mr Chris Brown, Ph: 0433 000 482.
Mr Ray Niven, Ph: 0438 873 790.
Email: brownie56cb@bigpond.com
Email: raymeg1@bigpond.com
Mr Peter Beaman, Ph: 0428 178 820.
QUEENSLAND Email: peterbeaman@bigpond.com
Mr Brian Muirson, Ph: 0419 776 608. WESTERN AUSTRALIA
Email: brian.muirson@claytarget.com.au Mr Terry Marsden, Ph: 0439 635 551.
Mr Michael Swale, Ph: 0418 763 168. Email: terry.marsden@claytarget.com.au
Email: mike.s.qss@bigpond.com Mr Shane O’Brien, Ph: 0407 727 770.
Email: shaneobrien@westnet.com.au
24 Clay Target – April 2021S T E A L T H
April 2021 – Clay Target 25CLUB NEWS Bega Gun Club
Fimac Engineering
Handicap at Bega
Squad 2 in action –
Fimac Engineering Handicap
The Fimac Engineering Handicap is one of the major shoots of the Bega Gun Club’s
calendar. Sponsored by long serving member, Shane Platts, of Fimac Engineering,
the event never fails to draw a strong field. This year saw a field of 32 shooters with
visitors from as far afield as Young, Canberra and Cooma. Warm conditions, a slight
breeze and very light cloud patches provided ideal weather for competitors.
Six squads, shooting over two traps in lots of Wayde Hawkins and Jason Goldstraw. After
25 targets, provided an unexpected challenge the final session, Alf Niesar had cleared away
for many with only one 25/25, courtesy of to a four target lead, finishing with 90/100 and
Mark Evans, being recorded for the day. the ammo and sash prize. Mark Evans shot
At the halfway mark, Mark Evans led steadily to take second place with a score of
proceedings with a score of 45/50, from 86/100. Third went to Keith Pearce on 85/100,
Alf Niesar, Keith Pearce and George with Johan Ras in fourth, 85/103 and Jason
Adamopoulos on 43/50, one target ahead of Goldstraw finishing fifth 86/102.
26 Clay Target – April 2021Mark Evans, runner-up
Winner 2021 Fim
ac Engineering Jason Goldstraw, 5th place, with sponsor Shane Plaatts
Handicap, Alf Nie
sar
Allain Magri, our fearless treasurer,
won the raffle and sent Alf out to shoot
for him. As is frequently the case a
target got away, so the treasurer settled
for the meat tray. President Chris
Brown and sponsor Shane, presented
winners with their prizes and thanked
everyone for their support.
On Sunday 4th April the club will be
shooting 30 targets Double Barrel,
30 targets Points Score and 20 pair
Double Rise. Comp commences
10.00am.
Note to members and visitors that pies
Keith Pearce, 3rd place and sausage rolls will be available for
lunch.
Johan Ras, 4th place
April 2021 – Clay Target 2741st Norfolk Island International
Clay Target Championships
Although our list of visiting shooters A Grade Paul Anderson Norfolk Island, 2nd
was reduced severely due to the Clinton Judd Norfolk Island, 3rd Mitch Meers
Covid-19 restrictions our International Norfolk Island. B Grade Glen Holland Norfolk
Championships were conducted and Island, 2nd Dustin Menzies Norfolk Island, 3rd
this long time Norfolk Island sporting Mick Williams Norfolk Island. C Grade Kayden
Judd Norfolk Island, 2nd Richard Kirkwood
event was completed and in the main we
Norfolk Island, 3rd James Stibbard Norfolk Island.
avoided the greatly appreciated weather
conditions which produced some very Event 4 Points
welcome rain for Norfolk Island Sponsor Aloha Apartments Norfolk Island
A Grade Russell Watson Norfolk Island, 2nd
To our three Australian visitors who joined Raymond Mascadri Aust, 3rd Clinton Judd
us, for this sporting event thank you for your Norfolk Island. B Grade Dustin Menzies Norfolk
participation. As always the contribution from Island, 2nd Glenn Holland Norfolk Island, 3rd
our local community for their sponsorship and Neil Boler Norfolk Island. C Grade Richard
support was very much appreciated, likewise Kirkwood Norfolk Island, 2nd Kayden Judd
our thanks to our overseas suppliers who also Norfolk Island, 3rd James Stibbbard Norfolk
supported our events. Island.
Competition was excellent and some great Wednesday – Event 5 Ball Trap
scores from our newer members will ensure their Championships
enthusiasm for this sport. Sponsor Foodlands Norfolk Island
Monday – Event 1. 50 Target Skeet A Grade Clinton Judd Norfolk Island, 2nd Fraser
Sponsor Pete’s Place Norfolk Island Kneller Aust, 3rd Russell Watson Norfolk Island. B
A Grade Mitch Meers Norfolk Island, 2nd Clinton Grade Glenn Holland Norfolk Island, 2nd Dustin
Judd Norfolk Island, 3rd,Bill Burton Norfolk Menzies Norfolk Island, 3rd Nerissa Judd Norfolk
Island. B Grade Bob Clifton Aust, 2nd Neil Boler Island. C Grade Kayden Judd Norfolk Island,
Norfolk Island, 3rd Raymond Mascadri Aust. C 2nd James Stibbard Norfolk Island, 3rd Richard
Grade Kayden Judd Norfolk Island, 2nd Fraser Kirkwood Norfolk Island.
Kneller Aust, 3rd Glen Holland Norfolk Island. 2 Man Ball Trap
Skeet Pairs Sponsor Target Products New Zealand Ltd
Sponsor Target Products New Zealand Winners Clinton & Kayden Judd Norfolk Island.
Winners Bill Burton & Clinton Judd Norfolk Event 6 Clay Target Championships
Island. Sponsor Norfolk Forwarding Services
Tuesday – Event 2 Double Rise A Grade Clinton Judd, 2nd Russell Watson, 3rd
Championships Fraser Kneller Aust. B Grade Dustin Menzies,
Sponsor Norfolk Island Building Supplies 2nd Mick Williams, 3rd Glenn Holland. C Grade
A Grade Clinton Judd Norfolk Island, 2nd Russell Kayden Judd, 2nd James Stibbard, 3rd Richard
Watson Norfolk Island, 3rd Mitch Meers Norfolk Kirkwood.
Island. B Grade Dustin Menzies Norfolk Island, 4 Man International Teams Event
2nd Glen Holland Norfolk Island, 3rd Mick Sponsor Mrs Elaine Sanders for the WW Sanders
Williams Norfolk Island. C Grade Kayden Judd, Memorial Event
2nd Peter Sanders Norfolk Island, 3rd Richard 1st Clinton Judd, Glenn Holland, Kayden Judd.
Kirkwood Norfolk Island. Milt Bradley. 2nd Mitch Meers, Fraser Kneller
Event 3 Single Barrel Championships Aust, Neil Boler, Nerissa Judd. 3rd Russell Watson,
Sponsor Norfolk Island Travel Centre Andrew Barnett, Dustin Menzies, James Stibbard.
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