Firstly congratulations to Wiko du Toit and Summer O’Dwyer on being selected for the 2017 New Zealand Junior Development Squad.  The squad’s focus is on getting junior shooters to a level where they can compete internationally, primarily in air rifle and 3P.  Good luck to both of you, and remember to pass on what you learn to other shooters.

Our new shooters showed great improvement this week, remembering the basics of positioning the butt plate into the shoulder and taking the shot with breath exhaled.  This week’s topics covered finger placement on the trigger, thumb position, and the two-stage trigger.  The highest scores were shot by Amy Nathanson 93.3, Ethan High 93.2, Chris Lockery 90.3, William Chen 87.3 and Casey Israelson 87.2.  Seven other shooters also achieved scores in the 80s.

Congratulations to C Grader Erin Little on a new PB of 99.6 – well done!

Top shots in the lower grades at this week’s practice session were Qiyun Goh 88.4 (D), Erin Little 99.6 (C) and Wiko du Toit 97.4 (B).

Attached is the club shooting calendar.  Full interclub details are still be added once this information is known.  Keep this handy for quick reference about upcoming events.

A reminder about the upcoming WSRA AGM on Friday at 7.45pm, followed by a special supper to celebrate this being the 100th WSRA AGM.  Our club AGM will be held on Sunday, prior to the commencement of the club competition.

Upcoming events:

·           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.