northern disticts 2016 whangarei combined gun club

64 Pages·2015·13.66 MB·English

JANUARY / FEBRUARY 2016
Shane Quinn, NZ Skeet High Gun
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JANUARY / FEBRUARY 2016
OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE NEW ZEALAND CLAY TARGET SHOOTING ASSOCIATION INC.
CONTENTS
President's Report 7 North Island & NZ Compak Championships 33
2015 NZ Skeet Nationals 8 Woodville DTL Club Champs 35
Executive Nominations 12 Are You a C Grade Shooter? 37
Long Run Awards 14 Falcon 300 Flies 38
Congratulations Chloe Tipple 14
39
What Do Those Councillors Do? 15
16
Sporting Zone
& South Islands
Wellington
Provincials
Fiocchi NZ Open 41
N.I. South Zone Sporting Champs 43
2015 Target Year ATA Championship 19 2015 Aus NZ Skeet Postal Challenge 45
Wanaka Sporting Weekend 21 Team Shields 47
Remits for 2016 Annual General Meeting 23 NZ Team in San Antonio 47
Lead Vs Steel Shot Request 25 South Canterbury District Champs 48
2016 Registration Accounts 25
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2015 ISSF North Zone (SI) 25
2015 ISSF South Zone (SI) 25
Waikato 300 26 Westland
Districts
Referees' Corner 28
29
South Island DTL Hawkes Bay Provincials 51
Championships
More on Mental Toughness 53
Around the Clubs 55
National Directory 59
New Members 59
Shoot Calendar 60
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PRESIDENT'S
REPORT
We have just completed a busy period in give their time and expertise for nothing
Clay Target shooting with three National as we need a system that can help clubs
events, numerous Provincials and the running big events, particularly Nationals
South Island DTLs. be recompensed for their efforts as the
At the end of September, I attended the present system is just burning out club
Secondary School Nationals at Waikato members.
and it was a great event with over 300 We have just had the National Skeet
entries from schools around New Zealand. Championships in Christchurch and it was
As well as DTL, there is a growing number a very good week of shooting with a very
of students shooting Skeet. It really good atmosphere, despite the wind on
is a great event when you see all the most days. It was a great shoot, well run
competitors coming to the prize giving by the Canterbury Clay Target Club and
ceremony wearing their respective number their workers. Also in September, we had
one school uniforms. approximately 15 Skeet shooters attend
At the beginning of November, we had the World American Skeet Championships
the Compak Nationals also at Waikato, where they shoot all the gauges, and our
so this has been a very busy time for the NZ Team won the Gold Medal in the .410
Waikato Club and puts a lot of strain on gauge.
their members who have to provide the We are getting a lot of DTL Shooters Junior teams.
work force to run these events. attending Districts and Provincials Nominations have just closed for
This brings me to an initiative that putting in scores for the DTL teams to go Nominations for Council Officers and we
Council are promoting for people who to the Worlds in Ireland next, so please have 3 nominations for 2 positions in the
have expertise in running Shoots, be it don’t forget the Point Score Nationals are South Island so there will be a vote for
Office Staff, Trap Mechanics or even just compulsory for this team. Council have Council in the South Island.
people who have time available to fill traps ratified that there will be 2 Open teams,
and help out. We do not want people to 2 Ladies teams, 2 Veteran teams and 2 Michael Holmes NZCTA PRESIDENT
EXECUTIVE
OFFICER'S REPORT
NEW MEMBERS HEALTH AND SAFETY REFORM BILL NEXT ISSUE CLOSE OFF DATE
Clubs and members are reminded that There has been some information on the Copy for the next issue (Mar/Apr) will close
a full postal address is required for all new Health and Safety Reform Bill and how this off on 1st February. No late copy will be
members. This address must include a street impacts on clubs sent out to clubs and put accepted. All clubs hosting Open Shoots and
name, number, town and post code. Junior on the “News” page on the web site. Association Championships must advertise
members must supply their date of birth. ALL clubs must make every effort (in a these in Gunshot, along with an entry fee
As email is the preferred method of contact pro-active manner) to ensure the health and for the event.
with members, this information is also safety of both paid and volunteer workers. BUY/SELL COLUMN IN GUNSHOT
requested. POSTAL SHOOTS Members are reminded that the Buy/
RENEWAL OF REGISTRATIONS Clubs are reminded that results for the Sell Column in Gunshot is free to financial
Clubs are reminded that shooters must Allan Brown (Double Rise), HC Walker (Skeet) members. All advertisements must be sent
have their 2016 registration sticker on their and Hawke’s Bay Shield (Points Score) postal to the National Office, either by email or in
handicap books by 1 February or they are competitions must be sent to the National writing, before the close off date.
not current members. Office no later than the end of January. continued on page 12↓
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NZ 28g Skeet AA Grade (L-R) Andy Peter 2nd, Paul Johnston 1st, Matt Fallon 3rd
Category High Guns (L-R) Mal Briggs Super Veterans, Merv Pratt Veterans, Kaitlin Elliot Ladies, Antony Ballarino Juniors NZ Skeet Doubles HOA Colin Heard
2015 NZ SKEET
NATIONALS
By Adrienne Sears
HOA and 1st AA Grade only went five who came back in the winner. Huntly lady
Canterbury Clay Target Club targets to see Mal take the title. There Kaitlin Elliot won both the 1st B grade
17-22 November 2015 were four AA Grade shooters on 49 and it and Ladies, followed by Walter Cheng
got down to Michael Buttigieg (Australia) 2nd and Kerri Wrigley 3rd. Unfortunately,
The 2015 NZ Skeet Nationals started on and Grant Bunting from Waihora. Michael there was only one C Grade shooter so
Tuesday 17 November with the 410 gauge has made a name for himself shooting here there was no competition. This begs the
and 28 gauge championships. previously and it was his fine shooting on question; do C Grade shooters know they
The morning conditions were quite good the day that saw him take the 2nd place. are shooting against shooters within the
with a bit of sun, but, by the afternoon A Grade placings for 1st and 2nd were tied same handicap percentage band? Perhaps
the wind was coming from the South Pole between experienced shooter Peter Boyd the more experienced shooters could make
and was extremely cold, with intermittent and Mason Reed. Mason is making a name this point to them and encourage the C
drizzle. This made shooting very trying. The for himself as an accomplished shooter, grade shooters to come and hone their
day started slowly with shooters slow to having just returned from the Grand competition skills at these events in the
enter which made for a late finish for the day. American. After a short shoot off of four future. The field had 6 Ladies, 2 Juniors, 18
The 410 Skeet Championship had targets, age triumphed over youth with Veterans and 2 Super Veterans. Apart from
61 entries of which only two shot the Peter winning 1st place. Three shooters the Ladies, it was an Australian show for
possible; Mal Briggs and Shane Bennett, went out to establish 3rd place and it the category winners.
both from Australia. Their shoot off for was Methven shooter Greg Middleton The 20 gauge Championship had
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65 entries. Again, two shooters shot 79 entries. There were only two shooters Notably their Sauvignon Blanc is now
the possible in AA Grade with Michael to shoot the possible 100 targets; Shane lighter in alcohol and calories which only
Buttigieg showing his prowess to take the Quinn from Woodville and Michael adds to the appeal of this lovely wine.
HOA title after a shoot off that went 12 Buttigieg from Australia. The 2nd and 3rd Unfortunately Gunn Estate has signalled
targets with Paul Johnston. Andy Peter placings had to be established by shoot that after the 2016 DTL Nationals they will
and Matt Fallon also had to shoot off for off and David O’Sullivan had no easy not be continuing with their sponsorship
2nd and 3rd AA Grade with Andy winning ride to win the 2nd place, shooting off of our sport. This comes after 10 years or
2nd place. A Grade had three on 49. Well with fellow Australian Antony Ballarino. so of supplying their fine products for the
known shooter Peter Shuttleworth, who This shoot off went 114 targets before shooters to enjoy. Thank you Gunn Estate,
had also shot the possible won 1st place. experience triumphed over enthusiasm. we have had a very agreeable relationship
There were three on 49 who had to shoot Antony also won the Juniors title. Waihora with you.
off. Junior shooter Jack Stockdale won 1st shooter William Cheng won 1st A Grade Thursday was sunny but a very strong
place A Grade and the Junior title. Ned clear with 98 and after a short four target wind played havoc with the targets. The
Kelland and Hamish Holland both missed shoot off Rex Smart took 2nd place ahead 100 target Kilwell Trophy event is always
their 9th shoot off target. Ned shot eight of Greg Middleton on 3rd. Two C graders a highlight of the Skeet nationals. Kilwell
with Hamish on four after a station by shot today with Anthony Gray winning have sponsored this event for many,
station shoot off, giving Ned the 3rd 1st and Deborah Pritchard winning 2nd many years and again, their prize table
place. B Grade did not require any shoot place. Perazzi sponsored the event and the was remarkable. Thank you, Geoff Wells
offs to establish these places. Again there winners took away very impressive prizes. and Kilwell for this sponsorship which we
was only one C Grade competitor so there Perazzi have been a very staunch supporter truly value. There were 81 shooters who
was no competition in this grade. The field of the NZCTA and for this we are grateful. competed this year. This was made up of 7
included 6 Ladies, 2 Juniors, 20 Veterans Please consider this prestigious brand Ladies, 3 Juniors, 23 Veterans and 6 Super
and 2 Super Veterans. when considering your next purchase. Veterans. There were two 99’s; Lindsay
Wednesday started earlier. With referees Gunn Estate wines were also a sponsor Rodgers and Andy Peter. The shoot off
and markers assigned the day before, of all the championships. They also have only went four targets to see Lindsay
shooting was underway by 8.40am. It was been a long-standing sponsor which has Rodgers take the HOA title. Royce Nola
a little bit warmer but the wind was still certainly enhanced the championships. (Putaruru) won 1st A Grade outright and
cold. The NZ 20 gauge championship had Their fine wines are a pleasure to drink. Jack Stockdale and Mason Reed went
Ellis/Webber North vs South South Island Veterans Team (L-R) Ross Roy, Ewen Pirie, Ned Kelland Grade High Guns (L-R) David O’Sullivan AA, Peter Boyd A Grade
Kilwell Trophy HOA Lindsay Rodgers Grade High Guns (L-R) Walter Cheng B Grade, Blue Inwood C Grade
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out to establish 2nd and 3rd place. After out the Glenn Cup Team which will travel 5 person teams, the Glenn Trophy and
14 targets Jack took the 2nd place and he to Australia next year to represent New the International teams events. There
also won the Juniors category. Zealand. Colin Heard, John Tonkin, Kelvin were 116 shooters (27AA, 53 A, 23 B, 13 C
The Ellis/Webber North vs South Gutsell, Clark Pirie and Ray Everett will Grade, 14 Ladies, 7 Juniors, 29 Veterans,
competition was held on the same day. make up this team, with Lindsay Rodgers 8 Super Veterans) which was up slightly
This year, again, there was only an Open and Tony Truss the reserves. on the 110 from two years ago when
and a Veterans team from each Island. Friday was the NZ Skeet Handicap the Skeet Nationals were at Canterbury.
Unfortunately the North Island was unable Championship. There were 111 shooters The wind played havoc with the targets,
to field a Ladies and Juniors team. It is competing which included 13 Ladies, 6 which it had done all week. There were
hoped that with the change in qualifying Juniors, 30 Veterans and 9 Super Veterans. four possibles and, after a 22 target shoot
criteria making it easier for these teams Mason Reed won his first NZ title after off, Australian shooter David O’Sullivan
to put in scores, this will enable a healthy starting the event with 2 targets credit. won the HOA title, taking the Sash, Silver
competition within these categories. He went on to shoot 101 targets in the Fern, the trophy and the Gunn Estate
This year it was the South Island’s turn shoot off. Robbie Tiffen was second after wine. Shane Quinn from Woodville was
to bask in the glory of winning, both for starting with four targets credit, followed the only New Zealand shooter featuring
the Open and Veterans teams. The Open by Ryan Nelson 3rd who had a credit of 10 in the top four, winning 2nd AA place. A
team (Kelvin Gutsell, Lindsay Rodgers, to start the event with. Ryan also won the Grade had four shooters on 99. Peter Boyd
Clark Pirie, Mike Sime and Ray Everett) Juniors category. Kaitlin Elliot from Huntly and Graeme Everett were 2nd and 3rd
shot 117, one target ahead of the North was 6th and also won the Ladies title. respectively with Jack Stockdale winning
Island team. The Veterans South Island There were 44 shooters in the shoot off. 1st place A Grade and the Junior title. All
Team (Ned Kelland, Ewen Pirie, Ross Roy) Presentations were all done and dusted by the category placings were won outright.
shot 67 which was three targets ahead 2.40pm, giving everyone a nice early finish Kaitlin Elliot continued her fine shooting
of the North Island team. The NZCTA is for the day. to win the Ladies title. There were 18
very grateful to George Ellis and Graeme Saturday was the NZ Skeet Championship two person teams and a perfect score
Webber for the sponsorship of this event. day. The weather had improved slightly, had Shane Bennett and Wayne Peterson
The Buck Knives which get presented to apart from the wind which, again, was a from NSW win this event. The five person
the winning teams are treasured by the problem. There was a lot of shooting to teams event had 7 entries and the team
recipients. get through that day; the 100Tgt Skeet from Victoria were 1st with 492.
Out of the North/South Open team fell Championship which includes the 2 and The Glenn Cup is a prestigious shoulder
NZ Skeet (L-R) Graham Geater 4th, Max Oakley 5th, Kaitlin Elliot 6th NZ 20g Skeet A Grade (L-R) Rex Smart 2nd, William Cheng 1st, Greg Middleton 3rd
NZ Skeet Doubles B Grade (L-R) David Waines 2nd, Walter Cheng 1st, James Crafts 3rd NZ Skeet Handicap 1st Mason Reed
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