This is a big step for the club and it would be great to have another regular FT event in mid NSW so let's all throw our support behind this to help build some more momentum.
Details below
Newcastle Field Target Social comp - all Welcome
Date: Sun 2nd August
Time: Arrive from 9:00 am for a 10am kickoff
Venue: Newcastle
Smallbore and Air Rifle Club (54 Eldon St, Waratah West NSW 2298)
Conduct of the day
We're using the club's Smallbore 50m range with 15 drop targets laid out at ranges from 15m to 45m. This aligns with standard FT events but can be held in a small course (ie on the range rather than in the bush). Course layout is 5 different positions with 3 targets shot from each position, 1 shot per target.
Rifles will be chronoed into over/under 12ft-lbs to fit in with international rules. Shooters compete in teams of three where you take turns to shoot/score/time each other.
This format was very successful for previous comps in Sydney and goes a long way to helping grow the skills of newer shooters as well as grow the bonds between the air rifle fraternity. As with last time, it's a friendly match with participation and creation of interest as the main goal of the day but making it a little more competitive for the more keen shooters.
Location
Newcastle Smallbore and Air Rifle Club is an all weather outdoor 50m range with a covered firing point so the event can still proceed if the weather is poor. Address is 54 Eldon St, Waratah West NSW 2298.
Costs
Newcastle club and Associate club members: $8
SSAA members: $10
Other licenced/P650 visitors: $25
Entry fee covers range expenses, wear and tear on the targets, and a post match BBQ.
Refreshments
The club will provide the venue, and a BBQ afterwards.
Targets provided by North Sydney Smallbore and Air Rifle Club (thanks guys)
Tea and coffee making facilities on site.
Soft drinks and snacks are available for purchase.
Equipment required
You need to bring your own air rifle and pellets.
We have 15 targets of different styles as well as some spinners and paper targets for sighting in.
Bookings
If you would like to attend the day, please email nsbarc22@gmail.com with the following information.
Subject: Newcastle Field target air rifle comp
Name:
Age:
Phone number:
Licence holder or P650:
Own equipment?
This will all be kept confidential and will allow them to get an idea of numbers.
