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James Hayden
Overall High Gun
2019 VCTA
Trap Carnival
VICTORIAN TRAP CARNIVAL
Queensland Skeet Carnival
2019 SA STATE ISSF TITLES
Lake Albert’s 41st Anniversary
GLEN INNES SPRING FLING
Victorian SE Zone Trap Carnival
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ASSOCIATION INC. Overall High Gun winner at
PO Box 466, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650
Phone: (02) 6938 2121 Fax: (02) 6938 2122 the 2019 VCTA Trap Carnival,
Website: www.claytarget.com.au held at the State Ground in
NATIONAL OFFICE Echuca, was James Hayden
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER: from the Noorat Gun Club,
Paul Gilbert – email: ceo@claytarget.com.au shooting 339/350
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Sue Vesperman – email: admin@claytarget.com.au Contents
ACTA Report 2
ACTA EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE 2020 ACTA Presidential Medal Nominations 3
PRESIDENT: Victorian Trap Carnival 4
Mr Malcom Dyson
2020 ACTA Rule Book 14
VICE PRESIDENTS:
Mr Garry Read, Mr Terry Marsden QCTA Central Zone Skeet Carnival 16
Queensland Skeet Carnival 18
EXECUTIVE:
NSW – Mr Kim Nealon, Mr Colin Kneebone Lake Albert’s 41st Anniversary 24
NT – Mr David Howe Mr Ray Niven Choosing Shotguns for Juniors 30
QLD – Mr Malcolm Collins, Mr Brian Muirson
SA – Mr Bronte Evans, Mr Garry Read
2019 SA State ISSF Titles 34
TAS – Mrs Fiona Atkins, Mr Alan Styles Psychological Skills for Shooting 39
VIC – Mr Malcolm Dyson, Mr Lynne Curtis, Mr Les Kadziela Tony Moroni Memorial 42
WA – Mr Terry Marsden, Mr Ian Watson
Competition Results:
PATRONS: New South Wales 48; South Australia 51;
Mrs Kay Hull, AM; Senator Bridget McKenzie
Queensland 52; Tasmania 55; Victoria 56;
LIFE REGISTERED SHOOTERS: Western Australia 62
J. Houston†, H. G. James†, D. B. Mott†, W. E. H. Rainbird. O.B.E.†,
J. M. Wilson†, J. M. Tyquin†, K. Soames†, N. Wells†, E. T. Baldwin†, Glen Innes Annual Spring Fling 64
G. H. Hall (PP)†, E. G. Biggs†, R. H. Moyse†, L. S. R. Stewart†, Victorian South West Zone Trap Carnival 68
C. Moll†, A. Pedersen, (PP)†, O. R. Taylor†, E. F. Hawkins (PP)†,
ACTA New Members 70
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) †, 2019 DTL Champion of Champions at Wangaratta 72
R. F. Buchan†, J. Murphy, G. G. Woodhatch (PP), R. Silvester, ACTA State Handicappers 74
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,
Break Badges 75
S. Corry, E. Forward, R. Fox Shoot Calendar 75
† denotes deceased. PP denotes Past President 2020 Registration and Club Membership Application 80
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ISSN: 1321-3903
February 2020 is January 5
January 2020 – Clay Target 1
ACTA REPORT
Mal Dyson – President Paul Gilbert – CEO
Membership Renewals enviro targets in 2020 and 2021, at
Firstly, a big thank-you to all of least in Skeet. Watch this space for the
our members who have already announcement of the chosen targets in
renewed your 2020 memberships. As you are aware, the next edition!
our membership renewal cycle currently has a definitive Shooting Australia Update
date of 1 January which makes it very busy in the Shooting Australia has had recent discussions with
ACTA office for staff trying to process new memberships, the South Australian Government about applying for
especially if they all come in during the first couple of some funding to allow the recruitment of a Manager,
weeks of January. Unfortunately, we have unearthed a Participation and Sport Development in that state. This
glitch this year in the database we use which is having dialogue occurred shortly following the decision of the
problems matching up partners and processing some SA Government not to pursue the 2026 Commonwealth
members in this category. We are working with the Games. In brief, if successful, the employee will be
database provider to rectify this issue and thank you responsible for building strong working relationships
for your patience while they solve this problem. with South Australian Shooting Associations and
Target Testing Update Clubs by developing programs and services that will
Over the last week we have been performing our Target drive participation at club level with the ambition
Testing at the National Ground. On Saturday 30 of increasing the capability and capacity of these
November, we performed the Skeet Target Testing with Associations and Clubs and growing the sport.
7 targets tested from 5 suppliers. These included both Staff Update
banded and solid black targets, with targets thrown
We have had another busy month in the office. Maureen
from both the high and low towers. Interestingly, the
finished with us on 13 December and we had a small
solid targets were preferred over the banded and one
lunch send-off for her on 5 December. This included a
brand of target stood out above the rest, both with their
quick trip from Victoria by the ACTA President Mal
traditional pitch and new eco target. On 5 December,
and his wife Helen as well as Clay Target publisher, Jim
four of our AA Grade Trap Shooters attended the
Shepherd and his wife, Judy. Maureen expressed her
National Ground to put 19 targets to the test. This
appreciation for the kind words and wishes for a happy
involved targets from 5 suppliers and 8 manufacturers
retirement that have been expressed to her by members
and, again, an assortment of traditional pitch, eco,
over the recent month and is looking forward to 7 day
standard and high domes. Like the Skeet test, we had
weekends, moving forward! Our newest staff member,
a couple of stand-outs and one eco target comparable
Aileen Storey, joined us on 2 December. Aileen’s role will
favourably with the best. This being the case, it is very
be working predominantly with the Function Centre as
likely that the National Grounds will be throwing
well as a smaller
portion of her
time editing
the Clay Target
newsletter and
some social media.
Aileen has had a
number of years
working as the
Events Manager at
the Wagga Wagga
Showgrounds,
so her wealth
of experience
in that domain
will provide us
with some new
Shooters chosen for target testing: Ben Woodhouse, Kim Nealon, Matt Patmore, Arthur Turner and innovative
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marketing methods moving forward. Given that
Maureen’s departure will leave a void in our ACTA
administration team’s size, we have determined that it
will be necessary to reinstate another part-time reception
PRESIDENTIAL MEDAL
person to cope with the phones and other office duties.
Advertising has now closed for this position and we will
2020 NOMINATIONS
have a person appointed into this position early in the
new year.
NOW OPEN
New Constitution
Preamble
As some of you will recall, a couple of years ago the
ACTA National Presidents have traditionally awarded
Executive Committee of the ACTA attempted to deliver
Medals for outstanding achievement in coaching,
a new Constitution for our Association. At the time,
administration, or contribution to the sport of clay target
there were a number of elements within that proposal
shooting.
that weren’t accepted, resulting in the process being
abandoned at that time. Moving forward to 2020, a The following is a guideline for the assessment of individual
Constitution Sub-Committee has again been appointed nominations for the award of Presidential Medals outlining
with the intention to deliver a more useful and updated both the process and assessment criteria.
Constitution. Process
In order to ensure that the process moves forward in • A call will be made to all States and the Territory by
the most collaborative manner, the Constitution Sub- advertisement in the Clay Target.
Committee wishes to keep members fully informed of • The nominations to be forwarded to the Chief
their progress. The Committee has unanimously agreed Executive Officer by the closing date stipulated in
that there are a number of key elements to the new the advertisement. The letters shall be marked
Constitution that will need to be provided to Members, “confidential” on the outside of the envelope and shall
Zones and States for review, discussion and response only be opened by the Chief Executive Officer.
prior to any final decisions being made and before the • The Chief Executive Officer will treat the nominations
ACTA bears the expense of drafting a full Constitution. as confidential and shall only release them to the
The Constitution Sub-Committee appreciates that this President.
is a step-by-step process and it will only undertake each
additional step when they are satisfied with the work • The President will request advice from the
that has been done to date and the vast majority of Management Sub-committee on a confidential basis
stakeholders agree with what is being presented to them. and will carefully consider such advice.
Early in the New Year, we will be releasing the first • Management Sub-committee members will keep all
key element of the proposed Constitution and we look details of the nominations and any relevant discussions
forward to receiving your constructive submissions. confidential.
After the submissions have been received, they will be • The President shall make the final decision on the
taken into account, collated and responded to by the award of the Presidential Medal(s).
Constitution Sub-Committee either individually or • The formal announcement and presentation of the
through the Clay Target News. Thank you for your kind medal(s) will occur during the annual Hall of Honour
assistance in this process. dinner held during the Trap National Championships.
Presidential Medal Nomination Criteria
Finally in this report, we would like to advise that the • Outstanding contribution to the sport from Club to
Presidential Medal Nomination is advertised in this National level.
edition of the Clay Target News and we are seeking
nominations for this prestigious award.
• Generally only one medal to be granted per year but
the President may, if the situation is warranted, grant a
In closing, we would like to take this opportunity to maximum of two medals in a year.
thank all of the members who have made generous
contributions to our Club, Zone, State and National
events and programs, especially our office bearers,
2020 ACTA PRESIDENTIAL MEDAL
volunteers, referees and coaches, and we wish you all SELECTION CRITERIA: As above
a very Merry Christmas and a safe and prosperous Closing Date: 31st January 2020
New Year in 2020. Maximum Per Year: Two (2)
NOMINATION GUIDELINES
Mal Dyson – President For a person or persons for their contribution
Paul Gilbert – CEO to the development of the sport
January 2020 – Clay Target 3
STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS State Ground, Echuca Clay Target Club
Victorian Trap Carnival
8th – 10th NOVEMBER, 2019
In 2018 the record was set for the most competitors at
a VCTA State Carnival at 413. Those involved in the
organisation of the 2018 event were well satisfied with the
new record. However, 2019 saw a re-writing of the record
books. 448 competitors registered for this year’s Carnival!
What an outstanding attendance!
This year’s weather conditions that were not As always the Echuca Clay Target Club State
conducive to good scores; it was blustery and Grounds looked a picture with a large number of
overcast for the first two days of competition, but sponsor displays and excellent facilities including
that did not detract from the enthusiasm of those a new toilet and shower block. Everything was in
who came to compete. readiness for three days of tough competition.
And what an excellent note for the outgoing VCTA As mentioned earlier, the weather was quite windy
President, Malcolm Dyson, to finish on. The VCTA’s and the conditions were not optimal for high scores.
AGM was held on the Thursday night preceding That doesn’t mean that good scores weren’t shot – it
the start of the Carnival with Malcolm stepping simply means that conditions were challenging for
down from the President’s role. He is now the ACTA shooters and they had to work hard for their scores.
President and has left huge shoes for incoming The first event of the Championships was the
President, Lynne Curtis, to fill. Double Rise. This competition was proudly
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January 2020 – Clay Target 5
Double Rise Winners – Harry Clark, Benjamin De Pedro, Norm Basile, James Hayden, Nathan Phillips,
Angus Sadler, Steve Atkins, Emma Cox
sponsored by Clay and Hunt (Renae Birgan and Sox
Pilipasidis).
The Overall winner was James Hayden (Noorat)
with a very commendable 49/50 in trying
conditions. AA was won by local Steve Atkins after
a shoot-off with a score of 58/60. A Grade went to
Norm Basile (Werribee) 44/50, B Grade to Nathan
Phillips (Walmer) 41/50 and C grade to Angus
Sadler (Werribee) 47/60. First in Veterans was Bill
Eagle (Bendigo) 63/70. First in Ladies was Emma
Cox (Numurkah) 45/50 with first in Juniors, Harry
Clark (Hamilton) 61/70 and Sub-Juniors Benjamin
De Pedro (Melbourne) 47/50.
Glen Hayden & Gary Hayden
Steve Atkins & Glen Hayden
The Official Opening of the Carnival was held at the
conclusion of the Double Rise event. As with 2018,
the Mayor of Campaspe Shire, Cr Adrian Weston,
officially opened proceedings but this time it was in
windy conditions with threatening rain.
As part of the Opening Ceremony, the Hall of Fame
Induction was also conducted. This year it was a
dual induction with Gary Hayden and his son, Glen
Hayden, both inducted at the same time. Both Gary
and Glen are worthy recipients of the Hall of Fame
honour with both having achieved considerable
honours at both State, National and International
levels.
6 Clay Target – January 2020
VCTA Hall of Fame members. Back L–R: Glen Hayden, Terry Boucher, Roger Duthie, Lynne Curtis,
Campaspe Shire Mayor Cr Adrian Weston, Steve Atkins, Jim Shepherd. Front L–R: Steve Haberman, Gary Hayden, Larry Dimasi
The State Handicap event,
sponsored by Beretta
Australia, was competed for
in the afternoon.
The windy conditions
challenged all shooters
with no-one able to shoot
the event clean. Four
competitors shot 48/50 and
shot off for the placings.
First was Noel West
(Monarto SA) with 56/58;
Noel also winning the Ron
Traill Memorial trophy.
Second was Oliver Boucher
Steve Atkins, Gary Hayden, VCTA President Lynne Curtis, VCTA Past President Mal Dyson (Bendigo) 55/58. Third was
Handicap Winners – Steve Trembath, Oliver Boucher, Cooper Reading, Wayne Jenkins, Noel West, Greg Chan (Beretta)
January 2020 – Clay Target 7
Cooper Reading (Callawadda) 52/55 and fourth
Wayne Jenkins (Warrnambool) 50/53. Fifth place
and best 25m Shooter (sponsored by Clay & Hunt)
was Steve Trembath (Morwell) with 63/66.
Day 2 of competition saw the general weather
conditions remain as for the previous day; overcast,
but some sunnier breaks, and still quite windy. The
best of the conditions was early in the day and were
experienced by those participating in the Zone
Teams events early on the Saturday morning.
The Open Team winners were North East Zone
represented by Grant Prior, Fred Heinze, Steve
Atkins, Matthew Appleby and Steve Traill. The
Ladies Team event was won by South West Zone –
Annie Williams, Sarah Holt and Trish Carter. North
East Zone won the Junior Team event represented Veteran Zone Team winners South East Zone – Lynne Curtis with
team member John Rowe
by Oliver Boucher, Carson Weingott and Robbie
Fitzgerald. South East Zone won the Veterans event The State Single Barrel Championship followed the
with team members George Sparey, John Rowe and teams event. Sponsored by Winchester Australia
Rob Williams. the event was hotly contested. Overall winner was
Tony Castaldo (Werribee)
who didn’t miss a target,
including the shoot-off,
with a fine 78/78. James
Mason (Nepean) won
AA Grade and Juniors
with a 77/78. Robert
Chamberlain (Werribee)
won A Grade 55/57, Peter
Watkins (Numurkah)
won B Grade 49/50
and Adam Monaco
(Yarrawonga) won C
Grade 59/63.
First in Veterans was Jeff
Nash (Orange) 49/50
Open Zone Team winners North East – Steve Atkins, Matthew
Appleby, Fred Heinze, Steve Traill, Grant Prior Below: Single Barrel Overall – Brian Mortensen (Winchester)
and winner, Tony Castaldo
Junior Zone Team winners North East – Robbie Fitzgerald,
Oliver Boucher, Carson Weingott
8 Clay Target – January 2020Single Barrel AA Grade – Tim Kosch, James Mason, Peter Attard Single Barrel A Grade – Kane Hawker and Ian Heard
Single Barrel C Grade – Greg Hann, Adam Monaco, Angus Sadler Single Barrel B Grade – Adam Russell
and Nathan Phillips
and first in Ladies was Penny Smith (Colac) 52/53.
The winner of the Sub-Junior division was Angus
Sadler (Werribee) with a 45/50.
The Double Barrel Competition was next on the
program. Sponsored by OSA and J & A Shooting,
this event is considered to be the highlight of the
Carnival’s competition. A significant change to
the Double Barrel program saw the introduction
of shooting under lights in an attempt to find a
winner within a reasonable time frame. A curfew
for finishing competition on the Saturday night
was set at 10.30pm. The winner was decided on
the last target of the final set of 25 targets for the
night.
The winner was Glenn Barton (Yass) with a
440/440. First in AA Grade after missing the last
target of the night was Ben Woodhouse (Wagga
Wagga) 439/440. First in A Grade was Darrel
Williams (Frankston) 116/116 with Oliver Zielezna
(Mornington) winning B Grade and Sub-Juniors
Right: Double Barrel Champion – Glenn Barton
January 2020 – Clay Target 9Double Barrel AA Grade – Matthew Stokes, Ben Woodhouse, Grant Prior Double Barrel B Grade – Ollie Zielezna and
Cameron Ford
Double Barrel C Grade – Daniel McCrone, Adam Monaco, Louise Tingate Ladies Double Barrel winner – Kiara Dean
52/53. C Grade was won by Adam Monaco
(Yarrawonga) 49/50. Gary Kelly (Geraldton) won
Veterans 62/62. Kiara Dean (Echuca) won the Ladies
50/50 and James Mason (Nepean) was the Junior
winner 116/116.
The final event of the weekend was the State Points
Score Championship. The Sunday morning dawned
bright and sunny and with a huge drop-off of the
wind. Conditions were much more friendly for the
shooters.
Overall winner of the event was Matthew Stokes
(Cobar) with a fine score of 345/345. First in AA
Grade was Andrew Smith (Noorat) 344/345. Aari
Mellington (Central Wimmera) won A Grade with
149/150 and B Grade Matt Tallents (Beaufort)
148/150. C Grade was won by Adam Monaco
(Yarrawonga) 144/150. John Rowe (Frankston)
won Veterans 209/210 with Molly Bretag (Monarto
SA) winning Ladies with a perfect 150/150. James
Left: Points Score Overall winner – Matthew Stokes with
Steve Trembath (SH Shooting)
10 Clay Target – January 2020Points Score AA Grade – Steve Haberman, Andrew Smith, Points Score A Grade – Troy Loveridge, Aari Mellington,
Justin Smith Ray White
Points Score B Grade winners – Phil Reading, Matt Tallents, Points Score C Grade – Greg Hann, Adam Monaco,
Greg Powell Wil Pengelly
Mason (Nepean) won Juniors with a 153/153 and by Winchester and BEST with Collumbo Shooting
Shannen Gallagher (Broken Hill) winning Sub- sponsoring the Veteran High Gun, Shoot Off
Juniors 149/156. Australia sponsoring the Ladies High Gun and
The Overall High Guns were proudly sponsored Spika and BEST sponsoring the Junior and Sub-
Junior sections.
The Overall High Gun
winner was James
Hayden (Noorat)
with 339/350. AA
Grade Overall High
Gun went to Ashley
Bolwell (Central
Wimmera) 338/350.
A Grade Overall
High Gun was won
by Scott Mackenzie
(Mathoura) 325/350.
B Grade Overall
High Gun; Nathan
Points Score Sub-junior winner Points Score Junior winner Points Score Veterans winner Phillips (Walmer)
Shannen Gallagher James Mason John Rowe 321/350. C Grade
January 2020 – Clay Target 11High Gun Winners L to R; Jeffrey Nash, Ashley Bolwell, Emma Cox, James Hayden, Oliver Boucher, Scott Mackenzie,
Ollie Zielzna, Nathan Phillips, Adam Monaco
Overall High Gun went to Adam Monaco Successful events such as this are only achievable
(Yarrawonga) 321/350. through the extensive efforts of a large number
Veterans High Gun was won by Jeffrey Nash of people. A huge thank you to all of those who
(Orange) with a 327/350. The Ladies High Gun was assisted with the running of the event, from the
Emma Cox (Numurkah) 333/350. Junior High Gun trappers (Echuca Rotary, Apex and the Men’s Shed)
was won by Oliver Boucher (Bendigo) 334/350 and and the scorers to the Handicappers and Office
Sub-Junior High Gun was won by Oliver Zielezna Staff and the members of the Echuca Clay Target
(Mornington) 319/350. Club who ran an excellent canteen all weekend!
The Team High Gun awards went to Tim Kosch It is only through the help and assistance of those
(Open), Colin Dunn (Veterans), Kelly Coogan people who gave up their time and effort that
(Ladies) and Troy Grimes (Junior). events such as these are so successful. It would be
very remiss not to mention the members of the
All Shoulder to Shoulder and Postal Teams, as well
as all individual and event results, can be found on VCTA Executive who worked tirelessly to ensure
the links on the VCTA website at www.vcta.com.au that the event ran smoothly.
High Gun C Grade High Gun B Grade High Gun Sub-Junior High Gun A Grade
Adam Monaco Nathan Phillips Ollie Zielezna Scott Mackenzie
12 Clay Target – January 2020Team High Guns, Veteran Colin Dunn, Open Tim Kosch, Junior Troy
Grimes, Ladies Kelly Coogan
Overall High Gun – James Hayden with George Filippidis
(Winchester)
A special thank you to Mark Zielezna who took a
myriad of photos of the awards presentations and
also of the event. You can see all of Mark’s photos
on the website.
Finally, to the very generous sponsors who provide
assistance with trophies and prizes and added to
the carnival atmosphere with their displays and VCTA Ladies Team - Liana De Carli, Kelly Coogan (High Gun) and
banners – Winchester Australia, SH Shooting, Penny Smith
Beretta Australia, Shoot Off Australia, BEST, Spika, only through your generosity that we can have such
Stewart Gillman Internationale, Clay and Hunt, an outstanding event and we are most grateful for
OSA, J&A Shooting Supplies, Collumbo Shooting, your contributions.
Outdoor Trading Company and Spartan Global. It is Next year’s event promises to be even more exciting
with the addition of an
extra day and an extra
event. The Carnival
will begin on the
Thursday November 5,
with the introduction
of a Champion of
Champions event.
I look forward to seeing
you all there where we
will attempt to break the
competition numbers
again and hopefully
reach the magical 450!
Jeff Bell,
VCTA Open Team, Tim Kosch, Andrew Smith, Peter Attard, Steve Haberman, James Hayden State Secretary
January 2020 – Clay Target 132020 ACTA Rule Book
A new revised edition of the ACTA to be aware of, are in relation to scores to be
Shooting Rules will take effect from recorded in the shooter’s Record Card.
January 1st 2020.
1. DOUBLE RISE – this is now a recordable
event, see below for explanation and new
Rule 1.14.
EXPLANATION:
As of Jan. 1, 2020 all shooters will be without
AUSTRALIAN a grade in DOUBLE RISE.
CLAY TARGET
ASSOCIATION INC. Shooters will initially shoot the first 25 pair
(50 targets) under their present trap grade
and will then be given a PROVISIONAL
GRADE as per Rule 2.01(v). At the
SHOOTING RULES conclusion of another 75 pair (150) targets
they will be GRADED.
As to where the DOUBLE RISE scores are
TRAP
recorded – the suggestion is that shooters/
ISSF
handicappers change either manually or
SKEET
by sticker or stamp, the heading on page
ACTA 5 STAND SPORTING
26 of the grading card to read “DOUBLE
ACTA ENGLISH SPORTING RISE”. This will ensure a uniformity of
ACTA SPORTRAP page number for handicappers to look
for and use when recording Double Rise.
Revised January 2020 Alternatively if these pages are already
taken up with scores, find other alternate
unused pages.
This revised Rule Book is the culmination
of many months of work following on from Please Note: AA ELITE status does not
the July 2019 Rules Supervisors’ meeting. apply to Double Rise grading, as this status
The ACTA Executive have now ratified the was bestowed based on Trap scores off
proposed changes and every ACTA member 15 metres and the 25 metre Handicap mark.
will find an emailed link to the new 2020 This will therefore mean that AA Elite
Shooting Rules along with their emailed shooters will need to produce their Record
link of this January 2020 edition of Clay Cards at shoots to have their Double Rise
Target. scores recorded.
All new or altered Rules will appear in AA ELITE shooters, who have established
RED type to enable shooters to quickly this status under either the Trap or Skeet
recognise and comprehend the changes. disciplines need to understand that this
status only applies to the discipline that
Two important changes, which shooters, they qualified in. In the alternate discipline,
handicappers and club management need that is TRAP or SKEET as well as TOWER,
14 Clay Target – January 2020BALL TRAP, SPORTING and now DOUBLE not the secondary Single Barrel/Continental
RISE, Record Cards need to presented when column.
nominating for scores to be recorded.
RULES:
2.01 COMMON MARK AND HANDICAP
RULE: SHOOTING
1.14 DOUBLE RISE (a) All appropriate 15 metre scores
(a) Double Rise shall be shot squad system (competition) shall be recorded for
and called by the referee, 1-1 or lost – 1 percentage performance classification
or 1 – lost or lost lost, whichever the case irrespective of how the event is run, with
may be, each target to count one point. the exception of Eye Openers (maximum
(b) A competitor must shoot at a complete of 10 targets), Double Rise, and those
pair of targets on every occasion, each shot Targets Only.
target broken by the competitor’s shot All targets shot other than 15 metre
shall score one point. Two shots must not Double Barrel shall be recorded in the
be fired at either target. second column designated as Cont
(c) For initial grading refer Trap Rule 2.01(p)(i-vi). and SB. That includes Single Barrel,
Grades shall be: AA 92% and over; A 84% Continental, and any targets shot as
and under 92%; B 76% and under 84%; single targets off oscillating traps on any
C under 76%. metreages shot in competition. Specific
Handicap events are not included.
(d) A shooter may have his grade increased (h) It shall be the responsibility of a
after shooting 100 pair (200 targets), but designated club official to enter individual
must shoot three (3) consecutive groups event scores and progressively mark the
of 100 pair (600 targets) at a lower grade shooter’s card with his 15 metre results.
percentage to be down graded. After each 200 targets double barrel
(e) No re-grading will apply until the end of regrade the shooter if necessary. Double
the club’s programme of that day. Should Barrel scores will be transposed for
a shooter shoot at another Club later on any better scores from the other events
that day the new grade will take effect. column that have a greater percentage
value, ie Continental and Single Barrel
and targets shot from a different mark.
2. RECORDING OF ALL SCORES IN
If the 200 targets fall during an event
TRAP OTHER THAN 15 METRES –
or shoot-off, re-grading will not take
New Rule 2.01(a)
place until the completion of that event.
All targets to the end of that event
EXPLANATION:
and shoot-off targets including those
ALL Trap event scores shot from metreages shot from greater metreages are to be
other than those shot at Double Barrel from entered into the event column and used
15 metres will be recorded in the secondary in calculation of percentage, except the
column now used for listing Single Barrel last target missed in any shoot-off will not
and Continental. be recorded. Once 200 or more targets
However there is an exception – if 15 metre have been shot at and recorded and after
Double Barrel shoot-offs (Points Score the substitution of any bad scores, the
events naturally included) are finalised from percentage shall be calculated.
a metreage further back, then these scores
Jim Shepherd
will be included as shoot-off targets and ACTA National Rules Supervisor
recorded in the DOUBLE BARREL column,
January 2020 – Clay Target 15CLUB NEWS Blackwater Clay Target Club
QCTA Central Zone
Skeet Carnival
Q.C.T.A. Central Zone Skeet Carnival 2019
held at Blackwater on the weekend of the
24th & 25th of August attracted a small but
dedicated band of skeet shooters and some
Trap shooters who were very welcome
supporting the zone event.
The weather on the Saturday was sunny with windy
conditions and Sunday overcast and windy but not
a drop of much needed rain to be had anywhere.
The shooters were from Gemfields, Dysart, Callide
Dawson, Gladstone and a good number from our
small club made a good competition. Sash winners
The first Event was won by local Gene Storch who and was shooting quite well but the next event of
shot his first 25 break at skeet. The next event part 50 targets saw Tony Long come out the victor for the
of the team qualifying of the 100 targets was won by overall. At the conclusion Cam Spence retained his
Cam Spence who supports our club no matter what lead and won the Overall High Gun.
discipline as he loves his shooting. The Multi Gauge
The Central Zone Team event was shot with Cam
event of the 28G and 20 G was won by another
Spence, Tony Long, Gene Storch, Vere Storch, Brett
regular supporter from Dysart Tony Long, bringing
Graving and Chris Bourne shooting the postal scores
Saturday competition to a close for the day.
for the Zone. Our major sponsor Coronodo Cur-
The shooters were treated to a great meal on the ragh mining provided all the sashes and awards and
grounds and many enjoyed mateship chatting after Blackwater Sports all the medals for the competition
the meal. and we thank them for this support. Curragh has
Thanks to our very able kitchen recruits Zoe, Jodi as been a sponsor to our club since 1983 even though
well as Gene and Chris. During the competition the the business has been sold three times and the
newly acquired TV and DVD unit purchased with current owners have helped our club with signifi-
the Sport & Recreation grant was put to good use cant sponsorship to build a new clubhouse as well as
with lots of instruction in the finer points of skeet cash prizes, etc for Zone and club Annual Shoots and
shooting. The club has been successful with another State shoots held here in central Queensland.
grant to put up a new clubhouse and more funds are Winners of events and team members photos sup-
being sourced to finish the project. plied concluded another Zone skeet carnival and we
Sunday morning the weather was cloudy and windy hope to see lots more next year come and support clay
so doubles were fun. Cam Spence won this event target shooting. Until the next round up in November
for our Annual Shoot stay safe and enjoy our sport.
Event winners
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STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS Townsville Gun Club
Queensland Skeet Carnival
Upholding its record for turning on perfect weather for our big shoots the
Townsville Gun Club didn’t disappoint with shooters coming from across
the country to enjoy the conditions. The committee and members must have
been working around the clock to prepare for the event as the grounds were
once again in beautiful condition.
The Multigauge 410 with 49/50
championships and Ray Mahony
continue to grow won the 12 gauge
in popularity shooting 58/58.
with 54 shooters Caboolture’s
nominating and Nigel Hughes
once again some was the overall
excellent scores Multigauge
were posted in Champion for
these events. 2019, just 4 targets
Shane Bennett down across all
was the overall four events with
winner in the 20 196/200.
gauge shooting The carnival
76/76, Nigel kicked off with
Hughes defended the 50T State
his title in the 28 Handicap and
gauge event with 81 shooters
the only 50/50, contested the
Antony Ballarino event with 4
12G winner Ray Mahony won overall in the possibles shot. A 410 OA Antony Ballarino.
Sub-gauges were generously sponsored
by the Phillis family
terrific effort by Burdekin member
Joe Scalia saw him take the sash
and title with 122/129. Second place
was Adam Corless from Brisbane
with 124/127, the Gold Coast’s
Jason Stevens was third with
104/109, Michael Buttigieg from
Frankston took out fourth place
103/104 and Paul Crapella from
Silkwood was in fifth place shooting
89/100.
Saturday morning’s competition
and second leg of the team
selection opened with the 100T
championship and only one
possible was posted for the event.
Congratulations to Adam Corless
who won the title from the 88
28G Champ Nigel Hughes with Athan & Inara Phillis shooters to win the Queensland
18 Clay Target – January 2020OA Joe Scalia & the Handicap winners
badge, sash and trophy. Craig
O’Neill was 1st in AA with
108/109 from Steve Makris
2nd 107/109 and Townsville
member Jason Phillis was 1st
in A grade with 98/100 with
Tahnee Davenport 2nd 97/100. B
grade winner was Clive Oldfield
shooting 96/100 with Jason
Stevens taking 2nd on 95/100,
and Joe Scalia was the C grade
winner 93/100 with Athan Phillis
2nd shooting 91/104. Tahnee
2019 Hall of Fame inductee Mick McGill & Family
Davenport was the top lady winning the sash with
97/100 with Amberley Emmett taking the Ladies
prize 95/100, Caboolture’s Michael Rixon was top
junior shooting a huge 98/100 and John King from
the Gold Coast was the best veteran with 101/105.
We were extremely proud to announce the
induction into the Queensland Hall of Fame of
distinguished shooter and Townsville member Mr
Mick McGill. Mick was a long term member of the
Mt Isa Gun Club and has had a brilliant shooting
career in both skeet and trap. Among his many
achievements Mick has won five open state skeet
doubles championships and four open state skeet
High Guns, winning titles in both Queensland and
Northern Territory. Mick was joined by his wife Val
and family and we were very honoured to present
him with this well-deserved award. Congratulations
from all Queensland shooters Mick.
76 shooters contested the 50T 20 Gauge on Sunday
morning with 6 possibles posted. Great shooting
100T Champ Adam Corless with QCTA President Geoff Moore Continued next page
January 2020 – Clay Target 19by Jack Stockdale from Korumburra who won
top honours taking the title with 126/126. James
Sacchetta was close on his heels shooting 125/126
to win 1st in AA with Max Sammon 2nd on 71/72.
Adam Corless was 1st in A grade 71/72, Pat Dury
1st in B grade 56/58 and Paul Crapella was 1st in
C grade shooting 46/50. Well done to Amberley
Emmett winning the Ladies sash and prize with
57/58, James Sacchetta was best junior winning the
sash with 125/126 with Michael Rixon taking the
junior prize 63/64, and Bairnsdale’s Adrian Cousens
was the top veteran shooting 57/58. Thank you also
to Shane Bennett and ASSA who had 20g tubes on
hand to allow shooters to compete in this event and
to other shooters who loaned their guns or tubes.
Two Lady Team Michelle Russell & Sandra Crapella
Jack Stockdale - OA 20G & Doubles Champ
The 50T State Doubles Championship was the last Two Man Team Michael Buttigieg & Jack Stockdale
event on the ticket and only 1 possible was recorded
from the 79 shooters nominated. Congratulations junior prize on 47/52, Pat Dury won the veterans
again to Jack Stockdale shooting the 50/50 and sash 47/50 and Adrian Cousens won the veteran
winning the title, Queensland badge, sash and badge and prize money with 45/50.
trophy. Matt DePaoli was 1st in AA with 68/70 after It was great to see all the Zones submitting teams
success in the shoot off against Aidan Donaldson, for the InterZone Postal Teams challenge. Well done
2nd on 67/70. Adam Corless was 1st in A grade with to the Northern Zone and their winning Open
48/50 from Jason Phillis 2nd 47/50 and Pat Dury Team: Steve Makris, Glen Farmer, Antony Ballarino,
won B grade on 47/50 with Chris Stumkat taking Wayne Reeves, Jason Phillis and Darryl Chapman.
2nd place 57/62. C grade was won by Tony Robinson The South East Zone won the Ladies section,
from Normanton with 43/50 with 2nd place going congratulations to team members: Amberley
to local Ben Beazley 45/54. Amberley Emmett was Emmett, Tahnee Davenport and Paulette Walker.
the best lady shooting 47/50, Aidan Donaldson won The Northern Zone Junior Team won their section:
the junior sash 67/70 with Michael Rixon taking the Cody Chapman, Athan Phillis and Inara Phillis, and
20 Clay Target – January 2020congratulations to the
South East Zone for their
winning Veterans team:
Peter Harris, Chris Larsen
and John King.
Well done to the shooters
who qualified for the
Queensland representative
teams to compete at the
Nationals in Wagga in
2020. Open Team: Adam
Corless, Craig O’Neill,
Michael Rixon, Steve Makris
and Nigel Hughes. Ladies
Team: Tahnee Davenport,
Amberley Emmett and
Paulette Walker. Junior
Team: Michael Rixon,
Cody Chapman and Aidan
Donaldson. Veterans Team:
Winning Northern Zone Team Peter Harris, Pat Dury and
Tony Long. Congratulations
to all team members and
good luck at the Nationals.
The Queensland Skeet
Champion for 2019 was
Adam Corless shooting
a perfect 200/200 to win
the sash this year, great
shooting Adam. Nigel
Hughes won the High All
Around title sponsored by
Pat Dury, a combination of
Multigauge and carnival
scores shooting 438/450
for the weekend. Grade
High Gun winners were
Jack Stockdale AA grade
246/250, Tahnee Davenport
Above: Queensland Ladies Postal Team
A grade 237/250, Jason
Below: Queensland Open Postal Team
January 2020 – Clay Target 21Queensland Junior Postal Team Athan Phillis earns his 25T break
Stevens B grade 225/250 and Joe Scalia
C grade 228/250.
A strong Two Person Team this
year won by Jack Stockdale and
Michael Buttigieg with 490/500, and
congratulations to Northern Zone
ladies Sandra Crapella and Michelle
Russell shooting 239/500 to win the
Two Lady Team event for 2019. Sash
winners for the Team High Guns were
Nigel Hughes (Open) 85/85, Tahnee
Davenport (Ladies) 24/25, Michael
Rixon (Junior) 25/25 and Peter Harris
(Veteran) 24/25.
In the sections the High Gun winners
were: Ladies Amberley Emmett
238/250, Junior Michael Rixon 245/250 Grade High Guns
Team High Guns Section High Guns
22 Clay Target – January 2020High All Around Nigel Hughes OA High Gun Adam Corless
and Veteran Adrian Cousens 238/250. Overall High
Gun winner after a brilliant carnival was Brisbane’s
Adam Corless shooting 247/250 to take the 2019
title, sash, Queensland badge and perpetual trophy.
Congratulations Adam, great shooting!
We would like to thank the shooters and visitors
who travelled so far to attend our carnival and
who helped to make it such a success. President
Wayne Benson, the Townsville club committee and
members are always wonderful hosts and we thank AUSTRALIAN CANTERBURY
them for their hospitality and hard work leading up TRAP AGENTS
to and during the event. Ben Beazley, Jason, Steve
and their team kept the shoot rolling smoothly QLD Dennis Harwood Tel: 07 4635 3856
and provided great targets all weekend. A big dennis.harwood2@bigpond.com
thanks also to Steve, Doris and the tireless team of QLD Clay Targets Australia Tel: 07 3816 1699
workers in the kitchen and bar who kept shooters admin@claytargets.com.au
fed and watered all weekend, much appreciated by
everyone. NSW/VIC Peter Fitzalan Tel: 0428 856 099
pbfitzalan@bigpond.com
Many shooters have remarked how much they
enjoyed this carnival and it’s always nice to see a TAS Graham Blaskett Tel: 03 6326 2733
faultless well-run event teamed with friendly, co- gblaskett@hotmail.com
operative and talented shooters. Well done to all
the winners and team qualifiers and thank you to SA Steve Baynes Tel: 0428 827 330
all the workers. We look forward to seeing you in steveackley68@gmail.com
Toowoomba in 2020.
WA Wayne Kuser Tel: 0457 778 910
Debbie Young wayne.kuser@bigpond.com
QCTA
January 2020 – Clay Target 23CLUB NEWS Lake Albert Club
Lake Albert’s 41st Anniversary
Well, another year has come and gone since
we’ve written another couple of pages, and
once again on the long weekend of October
5th & 6th, the Lake Albert Gun Club on the
Coorong at Meningie in South Australia
hosted another successful Anniversary shoot.
This year was Lake Albert’s 41st Anniversary of
having 2-day shoots. For a club that was established
in 1948 and now in its 71st year, it has seen its fair
share of changes and continues to strive forward and
to grow.
The week leading up to our weekend was certainly
a bit sketchy with uncommon extreme heat and also
extreme wet days for this time of the year – but the
weekend was nothing short of perfect.
Friday afternoon saw a few shooters coming in for
a practice and setting up camp for the 2 days ahead.
About 28 people made it out on the Friday night to
our traditional evening dinner at the new Coorong
Brewing Co. restaurant, all talking about what the
weekend was going to hold for us as well as the DB & PS OA winner Martin Collumb
compulsory bullshit that normally makes for a few was called for a quick briefing before the games
laughs. began. Competitors were all eyeing off the 13 sashes
Saturday morning at the Club saw the early morning that were on offer and selecting the ones they were
scurry of activity, as traps were being set for speeds, going to win! Then the first event got under way.
angles and heights for the day. Competitors slowly The 50 target Double Barrel was hosted by LAGC
started pouring in to try their hand at some success club member Rhys Fischer from Yarli Pastoral. The
for the 2 days ahead. final results looked like this: C grade 1st went to
Once everything was set, we all went out for a prac- Club Secretary Renee Davy 51/53 and 2nd to Anna
tice in beautiful calm conditions and then everyone Evgeniou. B grade was won by Leah Ferguson
DB winners: L-R: Sponsor Rhys Fischer, AA Darren Beyer, A Russell Day, B Leah Ferguson & C Renee Davy
24 Clay Target – January 2020as well as 1st in AA grade with
a perfect 126/126, and Darren
Beyer coming in just 1 point
behind on 125/126 for 2nd
place. Great effort from these
guys
The last event of the day was
the Appelkamp Brothers 25tgt
Single Barrel. This event was
also hotly contested in all
grades with Renee Davy once
again scoring 1st place in C
grade over Anna Evgeniou
2nd after a decent shoot-off.
B grade winner was Leah Fer-
guson and in 2nd came Stan
Keen in the winner’s circle
PS winners: Back L-R: C Renee Davy, B Stan Keen, A Tania Evans Front Sponsors LAGC Life again. A grade was taken by
Members Phil and Enid Johncock with son Noel (centre) Matt Grundy with Richard
Wheaton getting the 2nd plac-
49/50, and Peter Hendy came in 2nd. A grade ing. AA grade and Overall went to Noel Johncock
winner was Russell Day 49/50, with 2nd place going to who makes it look so easy, with a 27/27 while Darren
Matt Grundy. AA grade 1st was taken out by Darren Beyer got the 2nd prize 26/27.
Beyer 285/286 with Michael Raper 2nd. The Overall
This Single Barrel event is always shot in conjunc-
honours for the Open went to Martin Collumb with
tion with the Keith & Sandie Appelkamp shoulder to
a perfect 286/286. Congratulations Martin.
shoulder team shoot that has been contested forever.
Second event of the day was a 25 target Points Score Taking the honours, the medallions and having their
and was kindly sponsored by LAGC Life Members names on the perpetual shield this year was Lake
Phil & Enid Johncock who with their son Noel, Albert’s No. 1 team made up of Greg Ferguson,
have been contributing to this club for generations. Darren Beyer Leah Ferguson, Hamish Jurgs & Rhys
Once again, in near perfect conditions, the win- Fischer. Great work guys.
ners of the event were: C grade was a repeat of the
When all had gone quiet, everyone made it into
first event and Renee Davy got the 1st 64/75 with
the clubhouse for presentations. The Day 1 High
Anna Evgeniou 2nd. B Grade was won by Stan Keen
Guns were then awarded to their rightful recipients
who had a good day out 73/75, with Leah Ferguson
being Chris Windham for Veteran, Leah Ferguson
picking up 2nd place. The A grade win went to
took both the Junior and Ladies, and Darren Beyer
Tania Evans 72/75 and Bill Williams in 2nd place after
a great shoot-off. Martin Collumb took the Overall Continued next page
SB winners: L-R: C Renee Davy, B Leah Ferguson, A Matt Grundy, OA Noel Johncock & Sponsors Appelkamp Brothers Jack & Dale
January 2020 – Clay Target 25Shoulder to Shoulder team shield winners Lake Albert No 1: L–R: Hamish Jurgs, Greg Ferguson, Sponsor & LAGC Life Member
Keith Appelkamp, Rhys Fischer, Darren Beyer, Leah Ferguson, Sponsor & LAGC Life Member Sandie Appelkamp
behind in 2nd. A grade
1st was Rick Zupan-
ic with Matt Grundy
following close be-
hind on 2nd. After
a shoot-off, and with
only 1 point in it at the
end, Aaron Zupanic
stayed focused to take
the honours with a
perfect 150/150. Dino
Olivero had a great
result also with 149/150.
With only 1 event to
go, the usual jostling
for positions at the
scoreboard was taking
Day 1 High Guns: L–R: Veteran Chris Windham, Overall Open & Junior HG sponsor Darren Beyer,
Junior & Ladies HG Leah Ferguson place to see what had
to be done and if any-
took the Overall Open winning the Silver Medallion one’s chances were still recoverable, or if they were a
shooting the program clean 150/150. train wreck!!
A good number of participants stayed on for a mag- We all headed out to the traps for the one last
nificent dinner thanks to the generous contribution opportunity to pick up a placing on the last event of
from Sandie and Keith Appelkamp to get all their the day which was hosted by Swan Farm Machinery.
home-made goodies ready amidst their busy sched- The 50tgt Double Barrel event winners were: Anna
ules, including the desserts. Chef Keith was busy Evgeniou 1st this time over Renee Davy 2nd by just
on the grill as he prepared the traditional Coorong 1 point. Stan Keen was having a great time and won
Mullet and chips, and again, the feast of the night B grade, followed closely by Brian Case. Bill Robins
and loved by all. in A grade with the illusive 1 point again over Leah
On the 2nd day we woke to some breezes, but it was Ferguson. And after a shoot-off that seemed to last
still a nice day. After practice, we got straight into for an eternity, ninja Aaron Zupanic got the sash
the first event which was a 50tgt Points Score hosted for Overall & AA grade “like a Boss”, just over Dino
by Bill Brown from Coorong Apiaries, making the Olivero in 2nd. One day, we will grow up to be big
absolute best honey in the area. Our eventual win- and strong like these guys!!! Congratulations and
ners were, Gino Ciaramellano taking C grade with well done to both of you.
Anna Evgeniou picking up a 2nd placing again. B This last event is also shot in conjunction with the
grade winner was Stan Keen with Brian Case just Meningie Hotel shoulder to shoulder 5-person team
26 Clay Target – January 2020shoot. This year the win-
ning club was the Inter-
national CTC made up of
Bronte Evans, Aaron Zu-
panic, Rito Borzillo, Dino
Olivero and Martin Col-
lumb. Great effort guys.
With the shoot-off’s done
and all the scores tallied,
it was time to have a well-
earned break and call up
our High Guns for Day 2.
These were: Rito Borzillo
Veterans Luke Batten Jun-
ior & Ladies was an elated
Lil Franklin. Aaron Zupan-
Coorong Apiaries PS winners: L-R: C Gino Ciaramellano, A Rick Zupanic, ic got the Silver Medallion
OA Aaron Zupanic & B Stan Keen for the Overall Open High
Gun shooting the program
clean with a magnificent
200/200.
The final formality was
to recognise the achieve-
ments of the highest scor-
ing participants in both the
grades and the categories.
Sashes for these high
achievers were sponsored
by Swan Brothers of Men-
ingie, and the trophies/
prizes were sponsored by
our newest sponsor –
Stratland Pty Ltd. Thank
you ever so much for your
continued support. Darren
Swan Farm Machinery DB winners: L-R: B Stan Keen, OA Aaron Zupanic, Beyer once again contrib-
C Anna Evgeniou & A Bill Robins
uted this year with slabs
of ammo for the Juniors
each day & the 2-day
Junior High Gun. Thank
you for your contribu-
tion and encouragement
to the Juniors. They were
extremely grateful.
This year our Overall 2-day
recipients were: Leah Fer-
guson who took out both
the Junior and Ladies hon-
ours 327/350. Leah had an
absolutely awesome week-
end. Veteran – Rito Borzillo
340/350. C grade – Renee
Davy 303/350, Leah Fergu-
son also took out B grade
Meningie Hotel Shoulder to Shoulder Team shield winners: International CTC: L–R: Rito Borzillo,
Dino Olivero (with shield), Aaron Zupanic & Martin Collumb Continued next page
January 2020 – Clay Target 27Day 2 High Guns: Junior High Gun sponsor Darren Beyer with Junior winner Luke Batten, Veteran Rito Borzillo
& Ladies Lil Franklin
2 day High Gun: L–R: Junior High Gun sponsor Darren Beyer with Junior, Ladies & B Grade Leah Ferguson, C Grade Renee Davy
& Veteran Rito Borzillo
327/350 – a great effort and A grade – Matt Grundy through the 2 days unscathed in clear calm condi-
335/350. tions and in good time each day.
The 2-day Overall Open High Gun is always kindly This weekend we saw a bunch of ‘red’ scores on
sponsored by Garry & Judy Appelkamp, and this year the board over the 2 days. A testament to some
they did not disappoint again with 2 slabs of ammu- great targets. We also saw numerous grade changes
nition. The sash, prize and honour for the 4th year upwards and would like to offer our congratula-
in a row went to Martin Collumb with 344 out of a tions to all those that made a move forward in your
career. Vince Petraccaro A to AA, Leah Ferguson B
possible 350 points. Congratulations and well done
to A, Renee Davy C to B and Matt Grundy A to AA.
again Martin.
Leah Ferguson also achieved her 50 break and then 75
By the time we were finishing our presentations, the break badges. Greg Ferguson got his 100 break, and
forecast late rain started coming down, but, we got Darren Beyer his 250!! Not bad for such a little Club!!
28 Clay Target – January 2020Day 2 OA High Gun winner
Aaron Zupanic
2 day OA High Gun Martin Collumb with sponsors Garry & Judy Appelkamp
Finally, thank you to all the ‘behind the scenes’ quiet achievers from both
within and from outside our club, that give of their time to make sure the
events and days run without a hitch in the office, on the grounds and in
the kitchen. Also, to the generous donators toward the dinners, afternoon
tea’s and raffle. Thank you all so very much for your help and assistance.
On a last note, thank you to all the competitors that participated and
travelled to compete and helped to make it a fun, successful and enter-
taining weekend. We hope you all had a great time at our club, and we
hope to see you all again in 2020.
Len DeCandia,
President Matt Grundy A 2-day High Gun
ACTA 2020 TRAP NATIONALS
National Ground, Wagga Wagga, NSW
Pre-Nationals March 21–22
Nationals March 23–29
For information on camping sites please
contact the ACTA office 02 6938 2121
January 2020 – Clay Target 29Choosing shotguns for juniors
Suzy Balogh, ACTA National Coaching Director
I was pretty spoilt with my first shotgun tall junior then a normal 12 gauge with light loads or
which was a Perazzi MT6 with a nice short subsonics may suit. For my try shooting sessions I
montecarlo stock, small grip, a thin Schnabel have normal 30” 12 gauge shotguns and I also have
forend and a soft recoil pad. My brother and 26” 12 gauge, field, Beretta silver pigeons with short-
I spent hours and hours of family “bonding” ened yet weighted stocks that suit most small, short
time helping Dad reload subsonic shells for juniors and petite ladies when matched with sub-
both of us to use. sonic loads. However sometimes even the small 26”
field gun is too much weight and recoil for some very
I recently did some interviews and asked some small juniors and ladies so I also have the same con-
shooters what their first guns and loads were:
figuration in a .410 version for those occasions.
Renae Birgan started with a Winchester 101 which
was handed down through all the kids in her family, EASY TO OPEN
Mitch Iles started with a Browning Ultra trap and A gun needs to be easy to open or else the junior will
the lightest loads he could get his hands on. Aislin struggle to do so and safety may be compromised.
and Renae Jones both started with the same 20 A gunsmith should be able to “loosen” it up with a
gauge Yildiz. Matt Molan a .410 Yildiz, whilst William bit of tooling if it is too tight. Keep the hinges well
Freni-Lizzi started with a 100 year old single barrel oiled too.
.410 and then progressed to a 20 gauge. Catherine
Skinner started with another family ‘hand me down’ STOCK LENGTH
this time a Miroku and she shot subsonics for her As I travel around Australia for coaching I often come
first couple of years. across juniors trying to shoot guns that are just too
13 year old Chloe Evans (famous for winning the car big for them – too heavy and too long in the stock.
at the Roma Chariot Shoot in 2019) shoots an MX3 Commonly when a stock is too long for a junior
Perazzi with a short montecarlo stock, with a sub- they may lift the elbow of the arm that the gun is
stantial soft recoil pad and an adjustable cheek piece. shouldered in well above horizontal so that they can
Obviously starting juniors off with a well fitting gun move their face further down the stock towards the
and light loads that don’t cause pain or injury helps sights to see them. A stock of a suitable length will
juniors stay in the sport and flourish. allow the shooter to lower their elbow and comfort-
In NSW, ACT, Vic, Tas, NT and SA juniors can start ably place their head forward on the stock avoiding
competing at 12 years, in QLD 11 years and in WA neck and particularly shoulder injury in the form of
there is no age limit. scapulothoracic bursitis and also wrist strains.
I’ve spent time coaching hundreds of juniors over the Having elbows lower than horizontal allows the
years through private coaching, coaching for the ACTA junior to be able to swing smoothly forward and
and for try shooting. Here are some points to consider towards targets when shooting. Allowing them to
when selecting and setting up guns for juniors. stay on the line of the target instead of incorrectly
rocking their weight backwards and pulling off the
GUN WEIGHT and RECOIL line of the target as they swing. When weight is
Junior’s guns should be light enough in weight for transferred backwards usually the resulting shot
the junior to handle comfortably and particularly is above and behind swinging targets.
safely, however heavy enough to assist in absorbing There is lots of discussion on how long a stock
recoil. I once had a very light weight 28 gauge gun should be, some say a shooters nose should be a
and using normal 28 gauge loads the perceived recoil couple of inches from your thumb. My thoughts are
was painful for me let alone the small juniors it was that the shooters cheek should be in the front half
purchased for. of the stock comb allowing for comfortable balanced
A balance needs to be struck between the juniors size, movement towards the target.
stature and strength, the weight and size of the gun, A good stockmaker should be able to cut a stock
the gun’s calibre and the load type. If they are a strong, appropriately for a junior, adding weight to the stock
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