We had a quiet week at the club this week, which enabled us to run a coaching session where we covered natural point of aim and the shooting process. Hopefully those who were there got something useful from this.
Score-wise Rob led the charge in D grade with a 95.2, closely followed by Eli with a 94.0. In C grade Jaz and Finn were neck-and-neck with 95.3 and 95.2 respectively. In the higher grades Bex shot a tidy 100.7, and top shot in the 20 was David with 197.9.
Hutt Valley open
Nine Brooklyn members shot in the Hutt Valley Open Championships at Petone on Saturday. For Eli, Filly and Eleanor this was their first Open Championships, and they acquitted themselves well. Filly's 98.3 in her third shoot was a highlight - well done!
In the higher grades, Mark B came 3rd in B grade with 294.22, Stephen came 5th in A grade with 293.8 and I shot 298.18 in Master grade to come 6th. I then shot in the final and came out in third place with 198.12.
C grade interclub
The C grade interclub team shot their second match tonight. Unfortunately Melrose, who they were competing against, defaulted, giving our shooters the win automatically. Not to be deterred, we divided our 4 x team members and 2 x emergencies into two teams who shot against each other. Congrats to Brooklyn A (Jaz, Eli and Finn) for their win over Brooklyn B (Rob, Alex and Filly). Top shots were Eli with 95.4 and Filly with 95.2.
Target marking course
Stephen will be running a target marking course on behalf of the Wellington Association on Tuesday 15 July at 7pm at the Royal Tiger range. This is the one way you can become certified to mark targets, and we recommend it to anyone who wants to learn how to mark targets (parents included). Following the course you'll be required to mark a certain number of 10 and 20 shot matches under supervision, and once you've done that you'll be qualified. Let us know if you are keen and we will make sure you get some experience in the marking room before going to the course.
Note: there is a $20 charge for non-WSRA members (ie non-shooters). If any parents want to go on the course Brooklyn will pay your fee.
BSA match
Nominations are now open for the BSA match. This is an open 12-person Wellington Provincial team which competes against other provinces across the British Empire.
Upcoming events
- Sunday 15 June: Week 4 of Series 2 of the club competition.
- Tuesday 17 June: Wellington vs Christchurch Juniors and Women, plus Wellington vs Waikato D grade. Teams to be announced.
- Saturday 21 June: Wairarapa Open at Martinborough. If you're using club gear and are keen to shoot in this match let us know.
- Sunday 22 June: Week 5 of Series 2 of the club competition, and last night to shoot round 2 of Closed Champs.
- Tuesday 15 July: Target marking course at Royal Tiger range.
A short one from me this week. I wasn't there on Sunday but thanks to everyone who made the night run. I hope everyone got their Closed Champs and SSS card (as applicable) shot.
Some of our members shot in the Interassociation Junior and B grade matches on Tuesday but I didn't take note of the scores. We won't know the results from those matches until September - these are postal matches between Associations in NZ, and they don't have to be shot until August so the results will come out after then.
Upcoming events
- Thursday 5 June: NDC at Royal Tiger Range. Meredith, Bex, Stephen, David, Mark B, Mark R. Emergencies: Jaz, Filly, Eli
- Friday 6 and Saturday 7 June: Hutt Valley Open Championship, at the Keene Range. Thanks to those who have said they want to shoot; we'll get your gear sorted out tomorrow night.
- Sunday 8 June: Club night
- Series 2 Week 3 in club competition
- Tuesday 10 June: Interclub round 2. C grade team to be announced. B and Open have a bye.
See https://tsnz.nz/events/ for Open Championships over the coming weeks.
It was a slightly quieter night yesterday but that enabled us to do a bit more coaching and help a few members sort out some issues with their shooting. We didn't have any other competitions during the week, so quiet overall.
Interassociation matches
The Junior and B grade interassociation matches are tomorrow night. Target Shooting NZ runs interassociation postal competitions each year, and Wellington has entered teams in each of the grades (A, B, C, D) as well as Open, Junior, Women and Veteran competitions. Each match is either 2 x 10 shot cards or 1 x 20 shot card (depending on the grade) and there are five members in each team. These will be shot on Tuesday nights over the next couple of months at the Royal Tiger range, starting tomorrow with the Junior and B grade matches. Congratulations to Filly and Eli who have been selected for the Junior team, Alex who is Junior emergency, and Mark B and Mark R who are both in the B grade team. We'll see you at the range by 7pm tomorrow.
Looking ahead, on Friday 6 and Saturday 7 June the Hutt Valley association is running the Hutt Valley Open Championships, at the Keene Range in Petone. An Open Championship is open to any affiliated shooters (like you!) who want to enter. You shoot 3 cards against other people in the same grade as you, and there are prizes for the top scores in each grade. I highly encourage you to come along and have a go. For those of you who are at school, you will be shooting at the Keene range in a school match later in the year so this is an opportunity to try out this range ahead of time. I've attached the poster for this match. If you want to enter, talk to one of the coaches next weekend so we can get your gear and a coach there at the right time.
Closed Champs and SSS Champs
It was pleasing to see many of you shoot your Closed Champs and/or SSS Champs cards yesterday. The cut-off for shooting the first rounds of both of these competitions is next Sunday, so if you haven't shot your card(s) yet please make sure you shoot them on Sunday.
Upcoming events
- Tuesday 27 May: Interassociation Junior and B grade matches, at the Royal Tiger range. Eli, Filly, Mark B and Mark R have been selected.
- Sunday 2 June: Club night
- Series 2 Week 2 in club competition
- Friday 6 and Saturday 7 June: Hutt Valley Open Championship, at the Keene Range..
See https://tsnz.nz/events/ for Open Championships over the coming weeks.
We had a busy night on Sunday with five visitors as well as many of our members. Thank you everyone for helping out with running the night.
Many of you have used the last two weeks to catch up on our competition shoots, which is great. Next Sunday we start the next five-week series of the club competition. If the whole 'club competition' thing is a mystery to you, Stephen will be happy to fill you in.
Last night we shot the first round of the Wellington Interclub competition. Brooklyn has entered teams in all three grades (C, B and Open), and had a win in the Open. Congratulations to those who shot well.
Closed Champs
Most of you who are in your second year or more of shooting have entered the Wellington Closed Champs. This match consists of 6 x 10 shot matches, with one card due every three weeks. We now have the targets and the first round needs to be shot by Sunday 1 June. Remember that is King's Birthday, so if you are away that weekend make sure you shoot your card next week.
SSS Champs
Secondary school shooters have been entered in the Secondary School Shooting Champs. This is a national postal competition set up and run by Brooklyn. It consists of 3 x 10 shot matches and 1 x 20 shot match, spread across the season. The first 10 shot card is also due on Sunday 1 June. Again, if you're going to be away for King's Birthday weekend, make sure you shoot your SSS card next week.
Association representative matches
Next Tuesday, 27 May, is the first of the Wellington Interassociation postal matches - the Junior and B grade matches. Keep an eye out in your emails for the teams, which will be selected shortly.
Upcoming events
- Sunday 25 May: Club night
- Series 2 Week 1 in club competition
- Tuesday 27 May: Interassociation Junior and B grade matches, at the Royal Tiger range. Teams to be announced shortly
See https://tsnz.nz/events/ for Open Championships over the coming weeks.
Wellington Teams entered in the Teams of 10 competition at the weekend came home victorious. Wellington #1 Team won the Rees Scroll - congratulations to Bex, David, Evan, Mark, Meredith, Stephen for an outstanding achievement (and to team members from Wellington Central and Melrose clubs). Rob and I were in the Wellington #2 Team, which came third in the Jim Hart Trophy.
We have completed the first five-week series of the club competition. The two weeks between the series (last night and this Sunday) are a good opportunity to catch up on competition cards if needed. We also schedule any visitors on one of these “free nights”. On Sunday we are expecting three visitors to come and try out target shooting.
Club shooting
Last night saw some very good progress among our new members. Congratulations to Eli on shooting an outstanding 98.5 - awesome achievement!
Alex, Marek and Myles are progressing to using scopes, which can be a challenging process.
Club chat
Last night we discussed natural point of aim. There is a very good explanation on Wikipedia, I recommend that newer shooters read this to reinforce the coaching you are receiving. Just read “move your hips” wherever it says the shooter moves their feet.
If you missed the briefing a couple of weeks ago on the club competition and secondary school competitions, Stephen will be happy to fill you in.
TSNZ Membership Cards
These were handed out to new members last night. See Meredith if you were not there last night.
Association and Club representative matches
Round 2 of the National Districts Championship is on Thursday night, and Round 1 of the Wellington Association inter-club competition is on Tuesday 20 May. Please look out for emails from Selectors Bex and Mark naming teams.
Upcoming events
- Friday 16/Saturday 17 May: Poroutawhao Open Championship, McLennan Range, North of Levin - SH1 (see attached poster)
- Sunday 18 May: Club night
- Visitors at 6pm
- Free/catch-up night in club competition
- Thursday 15 May: NDC, 7pm for selected members, at the Royal Tiger range
- Tuesday 22 May: Interclub Round 1 for selected members, at the Royal Tiger range
- Sunday 25 May: Club night
- Series 2 Week 1 in club competition
See https://tsnz.nz/events/ for other Open Championships over the coming weeks.
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