Last Update 16 July 2010
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City of London Finals 2010
EGTSC A Team won Div 2 over the winter season and were invited to compete against all the other division winners. On Saturday 24 April, the A team (Tim Green, Malcolm Brain, Charlie Bird, Dave Britchford and Sarah Collyer) went to Finals Day at the Surbiton Range. They also took with them the trophy (the Corporation of London cup) won last year by Eastbourne, who had left it with us at our open shoot the previous weekend.
Tim, Malcolm, Charlie and Dave shot on the 11.30 detail, with the city officials asking where our 5th member was. Sarah duly arrived, ready to shoot just as the detail had finished. There was a general opinion from the four that had just shot that there was little pressure on Sarah as they reckoned they had all shot rubbish cards!
When the scores went up it was apparent the shooting hadn't been quite as bad as feared and Sarah had to drop no more than 6 on her two cards, for us to be in with a chance. After a bad start, 4 dropped on her first card, she rallied and dropped only 1 point on her second. This turned out to be enough to give us the winning score, based on macrae handicap. Therefore the team brought the trophy straight back with them!
Tim Green and Dave Britchford were also in the Individual final, shot concurrently with the team final. Having scored 197 Dave was in a tie for first place, but unfortunately was scored out on a re-gauge and had to be satisfied with second place.
Scores were Tim 97, 99; Sarah 96, 99; Malcolm 96, 97; Charlie 94, 96; and Dave 99, 98.
Everybody achieved their average, which is a very good result.
(Report: Dave B)
Photo: City Final - Winners
Eastbourne Finals 2010
On the same day three members made their way to East Hoathly for the Eastbourne and District Finals. Tim Green was in the Spain & Aldbury Cup (Eastbourne Championship) and tied for 2nd with Barry Butler (Eastbourne) and Richard Woolger (Southwick). Following a re-gauge (.25) Tim ended the day in 4th.
Jo Downing and Samantha Kettle were both in the semi finals of the Clayton Bowl. Unfortunately they were drawn against each other so only one of them would make it into the final. The results of the semi-final were Jo 88 (macrae handicap 99.162), Sam 90 (macrae handicap 99.688). In the final, Sam was up against Beryl Wicker (Mayfield) who scored 93 (macrae handicap 99.806), while Sam scored 95 (macrae handicap 100.189). In addition to the trophy Sam also received a prize of £25.
(Report: Mike K)
Open Dewar Shoot 17/18 April 2010
Sixty entrants from 12 clubs in the South East enjoyed the East Grinstead Target Shooting Club's Spring Open meeting. For once the weather was consistent on both days with sunshine and hardly a breeze to stir the wind flags.
Some excellent scores were posted but veteran Graham Ramsey of Cuckfield won A Class with a score of 783 ex 800, just pipping Adam Cornbill of Southwick on 782. The Ladies Dewar was won by Linda Smallbone of Eastbourne. Runner up in the ladies competition Karen Kennedy of Horsham who dominated Class C winning the Observer Cup
with a score of 774, the Open Dewar competition and best 40 shots at 50 metres and 100 yards.
Tom Harvey of East Grinstead won the B Class Open Dewar, with Geoff Gilbert achieving the best 40 shots at 100 yards in D Class. Hosts East Grinstead were delighted to welcome Philip Baker, Vice-Chairman of East Grinstead War Memorial Limited
to present the trophies.
Full results on Archive-Results page
Photo: Karen Kennedy from Horsham receives the Observer Cup for Class C from Philip Baker
COMPETITIONS
As new shooters arrive any time through the year it may be a while before they can sign up for the major summer and winter competitions. So we have inaugurated a 'rolling' 10 week Meridian competition that will be available more frequently.
Junior shooters should note that we will also introduce ad hoc competitions with prizes such as levy tokens, and will also start marking cards shot for averages as part of awarding the Junior Cup. Any ideas and suggestions on competitions would be welcome Malcolm Brain or Graham Rowcroft.
OPEN DAYS
We try to run one or two open days a year. Dates will be posted here as and when they get agreed. Doesn't matter if you can't make these dates - give us a ring and you can come down for a try anytime.
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