an Huge thanks to our many many helpers for the first week of the introductory programme.  Feedback from shooters talked of excellent coaching advice and noted the large number of juniors assisting.  We had 27 new shooters and nearly as many members helping out!

While we’re primarily looking at consistency, special mention needs to be made of a number of extremely good scores achieved: Ethan Haigh 90.3, Simon Hay 89.2, Will Palmer 87.2 and Xav Paice 86.1.  Five other shooters also achieved scores in the 80s.

In the club practice session, Pratik Tailor began the 2017 season with an incredible 100.7 and 200.13.  Great shooting!  Only a few braved the hot conditions this week, with top shot in each of the lower grades going to Melchior Meares 91.0 (D), Amalamo Simi 93. 3 (C), and Mark Riley 95.4 (B).  It appears we’ll have a good spread across the grades this year, providing healthy competition for a place in the interclub teams.

The upcoming WSRA AGM on Friday 17 March commemorates the Association’s centenary and will be followed by a special supper after the meeting.  The AGM is an opportunity for you to hear more about the work being done behind the scenes by the Executive, and to put forward any suggestions you may have regarding Wellington shooting.

Next week we’ll follow the same format as this week: introductory programme for new shooters at 3.00pm and 4.30pm, followed by club dinner at 6pm, then an evening practice session for current club members from 7pm onwards.  The club competition will commence on 19 March.

Upcoming events:

·         Sunday 12 March, 3pm and 4.30pm, introduction programme.  Assistance required from 2.30pm each Sunday.

·         Sunday 12 March, 7pm, club practice session for current members.

·         Friday 17 March, 7.45pm, WSRA AGM.

·         Sunday 19 March, 3pm and 4.30pm, introduction programme.

·         Sunday 19 March, 7pm, BSRC AGM, club competition commences after AGM.

·         Sunday 26 March, 3pm and 4.30pm, final week of introduction programme. 

·         Sunday 2 April, 9.30am, first Teams of Ten trial, 2x20.

·         Sunday 2 April, usual 4.30pm and 7pm sessions commence.