There was some phenomenal shooting off the rest this week with Analin Rudd scoring 96.3 and Ben Dunning shooting 94.2. Top shot in D grade was Josh Whitehead with a 94.3 followed by Ewan Mirza's 91.3. Jaz Hamilton led C grade with a 96.3. Dianne Grain's 99.4 was top of B grade ahead of Clive Brodie's 97.3. In the higher grades Megan Brodie's 99.7 came in an inner ahead of Meredith Ackrill's 99.6. Bex Baines' 199.10 was the top 20 shot of the night followed by Erin Little's 197.10.
12 shooters participated in the 90 second shoot. For many it was their first time trying this challenge. The top three scores were recorded by Meredith Ackrill (96.3), Megan Brodie (94.3) and Josh Whitehead (90.3).
Interclub
Round 1 of this season's Interclub competition was shot on Wednesday. Our C grade team got the night off to a great start with a 31 point win over Wellington Central. Top shot for Brooklyn was Hamish Guthrey with 97.4. Our B graders had a tough match against an on-form South Wellington team. Top shot for Brooklyn was Stephen Thessman with 98.7. Our Open team had a close match against Wellington Central but came out on top by 3 points. Top shot for Brooklyn was Meredith Ackrill with 197.11.
Wellington Central Open
The Wellington Central Open was held on Friday and Saturday. Several Brooklyn members attended and shot very well. Congratulations to Bex Baines for placing 2nd in Master grade (298.16) and Mark Riley for placing 3rd in B grade (289.19).
- Saturday 15 May, Teams of Ten, Palmerston North. Team 1: Bex Baines, Meredith Ackrill, Erin Little, Stephen Thessman, David Grain, Evan Little. Team 2: Mark Baines, Cassie Truscott, Mark Riley, Dianne Grain, Inge Little
- Sunday 16 May, Closed Champs Round 1 due
- Thursday 20 May, 7.30pm, NDC Round 2 (Teams will be named Friday 14 May)
- Saturday 22 May, Poroutawhao Open Champs, Levin
- Tuesday 25 May, Interclub Round 2. C Grade v Melrose, 7.45pm. B Grade, bye. Open Grade v Melrose, 8.45pm (Shortlist will be emailed Monday 17 May)