Following the completion of the four-week introductory programme, we welcome our new members: William Chen, Aiden D’Souza, Ethan Haigh, Tim Harris, Casey Israelson, Chris Lockery, Emily Lockery, Amy Nathanson, Will Palmer, Gareth Poulter and Connor Smith, who are now moving from using the rest to using a sling and jacket.

A huge thank you goes to those who assisted with yesterday’s group making the move: Erin Little, Luisa Kristen, Mark Riley, Evan Little, Callum Osborne, Jack MacCormick, David Grain and Dianne Grain.  This can be a difficult task, particularly for our younger members, but their willingness along with the advice, knowledge and support they offered was first rate.  A lot can be learnt from this process that can then be used to reassess personal set-up so there are massive benefits for everyone involved in the transition process.  Next week three more of the new intake will move to slings, with the remaining four the following week.

Chris Lockery achieved two excellent scores on his first day in the sling and jacket – 89.1 followed by 90.2, while daughter Emily shot a very commendable 81.0.  Best on the rest this week were Connor Smith 92.2, Amy Nathanson 91.2 and William Chen 90.2.  Shambhavi Choudhury did best in D Grade with 93.1 followed by Qiyun Goh on 92.0.  Oscar Robinson shot extremely well in C Grade this week, scoring a new personal best (PB) of 99.8, followed by Amalamo Simi and Iain Mackay both on 96.3.  Top shot in B Grade was Wiko du Toit with 98.5 ­– with Craig Fair, Callum Osborne and Georgia Karantze all recording 95s, B Grade is going to be a very exciting competition this year.  In the higher grades Meredith Ackrill led the way with 100.8, followed by Evan Little on 99.7.  The best 20-shot score this week was recorded by Dianne Grain (198.10), while Meredith Ackrill shot 197.11 twice.  Congratulations to Erin Little on her new 20-shot PB of 196.6.

In the first Teams of Ten trials held on Sunday morning, Meredith Ackrill was top shot with 394.22 while Evan Little was third highest with 392.21.  The second trials are being held next Sunday at 9.30am.

A reminder that all competition scores need to be recorded.  It is much easier to do this each week than trying to remember scores at the end of the season.

Thanks to all those who have paid their subs.  If you haven’t done so as yet, please ensure payment is made before Easter.  The 2017 fees are as follows, and can be paid at the club or direct into the club’s bank account 38-9005-0731057-01 using your name as a reference.  If you are unsure how much you should be paying, please let me know. 

*       For adult family members living in the same household, second affiliation fee is discounted by $25.
Please ignore TSNZ affiliation fee if paid already through outdoor summer shooting.

**     Junior A and B subs relate to those aged under 21 as at 31 December, but who have left college.

***   The “coaching” fee goes towards partial reimbursement of travel and accommodation expenses incurred by coaches and organisers in attending secondary school shooting competitions.

Upcoming events:

• Wednesday 5 April, 7.30pm, BSRC committee meeting.
• Friday 7 April, WSRA Business House Challenge.  Set up at 6pm.  Assistance required.
• Saturday 8 April, Colyton Club Open Champs, Colyton, Feilding.
• Sunday 9 April, 9.30am, second Teams of Ten trial, 2x20.
• Saturday 15 April, Bulls Open Champs, Palmerston North.