August 10th, 2011 - Comments(0) Sally Bidwell.
It is with deep regret that we have learnt of the sudden and unexpected death of Sally Bidwell wife of John Bidwell. John and Sally were regular visitors to New Zealand in the earlier days of Sporting Clays over here, and John did a lot to help develop our shooting.
Sally was taken ill & diagnosed with a rare illness although recovery was possible she passed away on 4th August 2011 very quickly after an intracerebral bleed.
Sally had strong family values and was as comfortable organising John and the High lodge staff as she was being a staunch supporter of the GB FITASC Sporting team.
Sally travelled widely in support of Johns endeavours at FITASC Sporting European and World Championships events; she was always ready to invite you for a cup of tea as she was to offer her support to the GB teams.
Most recently, Sally was present at the CLA Game Fair with her primary role of Grand Children ‘protector’; Sally was indeed a doting Grand Mother and loved looking after her Grandchildren.
Sally will be sorely missed throughout the shooting community; all BICTSF Directors, FITASC Sporting and Sporting Referees, wish the Bidwell family to know they are in our thoughts at this time of need.
Further details in relation to Sally’s Funeral arrangements will be announced shortly by the family and available direct from High Lodge & their website.
Ron Madden with thanks from CPSA website.
August 2nd, 2011 - Comments(14) North Island North Zone, Waikato
Waikato clay Target Club put on an excellent weekend of sporting to kick off the NZ Team qualifying after the normal game season break. The targets were set to the normal high standard that we expect from the team at Waikato and the field layout proved very challenging and enjoyable.
Brian Deadman was the standout performance over the weekend, top scoring on both days, several targets clear of the field. This is a pretty good effort in itself, however Brian was also shooting with a cast on his left arm. Brian shot 96/100 on Saturday and an impressive 95/100 on Sunday.
More results here…
July 25th, 2011 - Comments(0) South Island Sporting Championship, Greymouth
Greymouth Clay Target Club
Proudly presents
100 Target Sporting Clays Trophy Match
Saturday 26 November 2011
HOA, A, B & C Grades. Entry & Targets, $75.00.
Sth Island Sporting Clays Championships
Sunday 27 November 2011
100 Target Match
HOA, A, B & C Grades.
Entry, levis & sweeps as per NZCTA plus targets, $85.00.
Online entries only, however squads will not be drawn, you can assemble your squad at the event. Entry can be payed at the office on your arrival.
Enter online here…
July 21st, 2011 - Comments(0) Christophe Auvret 2011 FITASC World Champion
Christophe Auvret has won this year FITASC World Championship, with a complete display of dominance, shooting 100 straight and finishing on 198/200. 2nd Charles Bardou (FRA) 193, 3rd Anthony Materese Jnr. (USA) 191
A complete list of scores is on the FITASC site.
The GB Team report can be found here.
There are also some good images on The World Championship FaceBook page
July 21st, 2011 - Comments(0) 2011 World Compak Championship
This is an excellent video about this years World Compak Championship in Estonia. You can find the full results on the FITASC site
July 15th, 2011 - Comments(0) 2011 World FITASC results
The FITASC site has just been updated with the scores from the first day.
You can also find a live blog at shootclay.co.uk
And some images of the USA team on Facebook
Update: The Lost Target has some images here…
July 7th, 2011 - Comments(0) Sporting Calendar
We have upgraded the Sporting calendar to make it easier to find the events you want to attend. You can select the type of events to display in the Calendar by pressing the buttons at the top.
Please leave a comment and tell us what you think.
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June 27th, 2011 - Comments(1) South Island Sporting Clay Shooters Club Inc.
Sunday the 26th. June saw a bit of sporting clay history with a new club, the South Island Sporting Clay Shooters Club Inc., holding their first shoot, a 50 target re entry event. That in itself is relatively rare down here, plus the fact it’s a club without a ground and purposely so. We eventually hope to raise money through running shoots applying for funds and end up with around 30 traps and trailers/truck depending on the group wants. As well as the first shoot, we held our first meeting and elections. Neil Winsloe is President, Tim Scott Vice, and David Reid with the money, plus a motley group of us as committee!
June 27th, 2011 - Comments(0) NZ teams information
The second qualifying shoot for the year is nearly upon us, The North Island North Zone Sporting Championship at Waikato on the 30 – 31 July, followed closely by the Presidents cup in Rotorua on the 14th August. We have updated the NZ teams page with important information regarding team qualifying for the next 12mths. Here are a few points that may differ slightly from previous years.
The North Island Sporting Championship is the last Oceania qualifying round and is where the team will be announced. 17 – 18 March 2012 Wanganui/Rangitikei.
The North/South teams funding has become slightly more defined. The team that crosses cook straight for the Nationals will receive $150 travel money per team member. The last North/South qualifying round for the year is the South Island Sporting Championship in Greymouth, this will give team members time to organize their travel plans before the Nationals.
We are intending to send a full compliment of NZ teams to the 2012 World FITASC Championship in USA. you can find more details on qualifying and funding on the NZ teams page.
Please keep an eye on the qualifying results, if you are placed in the wrong category, email the SCC or let one of us know at the next shoot.
May 30th, 2011 - Comments(0) 2011 European FITASC results
479 shooters competed in this years European FITASC championship in Soria, Spain. You can find the results here…
May 10th, 2011 - Comments(0) 2011 Compak Championship, Entries open
The entries for the 2011 New Zealand Compak Nationals are open. Details here
April 28th, 2011 - Comments(2) 2011 Oceania Results
Surpurb efford from the Ladies WELL DONE!! Maybe it could possibly feature on the front of Gunshot.
The NZ Teams won the Ladies and were second in the Open, Juniors and Vets
Individuals:
Damien Birgan HOA. (Shot last 50/50) 174/200
Tara Lawrence Ladies HOA 146/200
Thomas Bishop 2nd Junior 161/200
Darryl Groundwater 2nd Vet 156/200
Oceania Cup:
Damien Birgan 1st
Adam Green 5th
Mel Hoverd Ladies 3rd Ladies
Darryl Groundwater 1st Vets
Rod Bryant 3rd Vets
Thomas Bishop 2nd Juniors
April 18th, 2011 - Comments(0) New FITASC Referees
Congratulations to Tim Scott, Richard Foster, Warren Philpott and Rob Carruthers who have just received their FITASC referees card and badge from FITASC.
Other current FITASC Referees include Mitch Whatley, Geoff Wells, Ian Swale, Rob Smith, Ron Madden and Albie Hanson.
April 13th, 2011 - Comments(0) George Digweed and long range crows!
Fieldsports spent the day with George Digweed for a spot of pest control. Video here…