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Sunday, May 30, 2021
Far South Coast Excavations, 100 targets OTG.
Sunday, June 27, 2021
100 tgts HCP
Sunday, July 25, 2021
75 tgts HCP, Neil Rouse Memorial, followed by AGM.
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May 2, 2021
Latest results
May 2, 2021
Sponsor.........................................Grumpy.
Event .............................................100 tgt Hcp.
Weather.........................................Beautiful autumn day.
Shooters .......................................30, and families
Office staff.....................................Jon, Matt, Patrick, Mario, Barbie.
Chefs..............................................Shirl, Lisa, Nikita.
Slab raffle .....................................Penny White.
Shoot raffle...................................Nev Brady
Bermi Country Club voucher......Bobby Duncan
Course designer...........................Chris O'Dea.
Salads, cakes and pastries......The "A" Team.
March 28, 2021
Under blue skies and idyllic conditions, the Dave Cook and Mark Raabe Memorial Shoot was held at the Bermagui Sporting Clays range situated at the Murrah.
Weather conditions were perfect, and club sponsor Chris Raabe and his team put together a couple of magnificent courses for the 40 shooters to enjoy.
High Gun for the day was Darren Redman, who finished with a great score of 87/100, including a perfect 25/25.
The day also coincided with the return of our FREE luncheons, which was much appreciated by visiting shooters, members, guests and their families -- once again, A GREAT JOB LADIES.
February 28, 2021
The February shoot was jointly sponsored by Bruce Arthurson from Classic Racing and Performance Engineering, and Ken Buckley from The Big 4 South Durras Holiday Park.
Although these two 'Grand Gentlemen' live a long way from Bermagui, they are more than happy to put their hands in their pockets to support our great sport by way of sponsoring this annual event. Thanks again fellas from all at B.S.C.
The course was put together by first-time course designer Rob Shaw and his helpers, and incorporated an U&O shoot as well as a SxS event.
52 shooters and their families came from Sydney, Goulburn , Shoalhaven and Melbourne, with a special mention to Phillip and Tess from Ballarat, who are on a shooting/working holiday around Australia, having a shot at as many gun clubs as possible on their way around.
Safe travels gang, and we hope you enjoyed Bermi.
Barry Dunn won the chance to shoot for the $300 jackpot prize (unfortunately, Barry dropped the 3rd target), whilst Ken Buckley and Barbie Magrin won the BERMAGUI COUNTRY CLUB meal voucher.
Once again, a big THANKYOU to our setup / packup crews, and our hard working office staff.
Our next shoot will be The Mark Raabe and Dave Cook Memorial Shoot, proudly sponsored by family and friends of Mark and Dave.
This is always a well attended shoot, in honor of two of our club legends. If you are available to give Chris a hand to set up, please give him a call, l know he'd love to hear from you.
This will be a great chance to hone your skills for the following weekend's COOMA EASTER CLASSIC .
Shoot straight and often!
-- Nev
P.S.: Our next shoot will see the reintroduction of our FREE LUNCHEONS. There will naturally be some COVID restriction guidelines to follow, but l think everyone is COCID-savvy with hygiene procedures these days.
If, prior to our next shoot, our "Make and Bake Ladies' Committee" could get in contact with Shirl on 0418 621 423 for more details, it would be much appreciated.
January 3, 2021
Well they promised us rain, and rain we got.
On January 3, Bermagui Sporting Clays held its first shoot for the year, under bleak skies and continual rainfall.
The day started off a very lonely affair, with just Shirl and myself (Nev) out at the range for kick-off duties, but that soon changed when shoot sponsor Mario Magrin arrived, quickly followed by nine other desperadoes, keen to have a New Year's shot.
As the rain continued to pour down, we all sat around the club-house drinking tea and coffee, talking about Christmas, New Year and Covid.
About 11 am it was more or less decided that we would call the shoot off, so Pete and Sam Tomasi bid us farewell and headed home.
Everybody else started to prepare for home, when a slight easing of the rain occurred and it was decided (by the remaining desperadoes) to get a very hastily arranged 5-stand event underway.
Mario and club stalwart Barry Dunn were happy not to shoot but were also happy to grab a brolly and man a few manual traps so the rest of us could have a shot, whilst Elspeth and Shirl helped out with scoring duties -- thanks all four for a great effort.
We shot the first 25 targets in drizzly rain which got progressively heavier, so we decided to stop for lunch to see if the rain would once again abate; unfortunately it didn't, so we decided to call it a day.
Club armourer and treasurer Patrick Jubb took out High Gun honors after a very well shot 21/25. (Tatia will have to buy him a bigger hat.)
This is the second time in two years that the Mario and Barbie Magrin shoot has been cancelled, last year by bushfires, this year by torrential rain, but Muz and Barb, being the great club supporters that they are, have once again decided to give their sponsorship money to the club. Thanks again gang, much appreciated.
Our next shoot, on January 24, will be the Gary Georgiou / Safari Firearms sponsored Springing Teal Challenge, and hopefully Gary and his family will be coming down to take part in the set-up and competition (Covid restrictions pending).
If you need anything brought down from Safari Firearms, please get in contact with Darren Redman, so that he can get things organized for you.
Cheers all.
November 22, 2020
AA-grade winner: Darren Redman.
A-grade winners: Nev Brady, Craig Field, Adam Shiels, Phil Craig and Richard Seears.
B-grade winners: Rob Shaw, Bob Duncan, Col Brownlie and Chris Raabe.
C-grade winners: Pete Tomasi, Chris O'Dea, Mick Diss, Bruce Arthurson and Richard Watkins.
Ladies' winners: Jan Redman, Carol Cook, Shelly Craig and Robbie Perkins.
Juniors' winners: Patty Thompson, Evie Heffernan and Oscar Heffernan.
George Digweed Springing Teal winner: Matt Richardson; runner-up Mick Rouse.
Junior novelty event winners: Patty Thompson and Ryan Holdsworth.
October 25, 2020
All week our beloved weather forecasters have been predicting rain, rain, rain, and more rain for the Phil and Shelly Craig sponsored 100-target shoot at Bermagui Sporting Clays.
23 shooters braved the pending horrid weather conditions, only to find that the predicted wild weather turned out to be nothing more than a few drizzle patches.
Rob Shaw and Darren Redman and their team of helpers set up a great little course which looked easy enough, but which turned out to be a real tester which everyone had issues with.
Instead of the usual 2 x 50 rounds, it was decided (due to the impending torrential rain) to shoot the 100 targets in one visit, and eat lunch on the run. It worked out well, but was completely unnecessary ... once again, thanks for nothing, Bureau of Meteorology.
Our next shoot will be our much awaited Christmas Shoot, with more details to come (depending on COVID restrictions).
September 27, 2020
Sunday, September 27, was the 777 Supermarket and Drakos Bros. Construction, 100 target shoot.
Jimmy Drakos and his band of helpers set up a great course which tested the very best, but all targets were there to be hit.
Jimmy and Rhonda put out a top array of prizes which had the recipients smiling from ear to ear. Thanks again, gang.
COVID-19 restrictions have become second nature to shooters, and everyone seems to be taking the restrictions in their stride. Well done all.
The morning slab raffle was won by NSW state president Andrew Fairfield-Smith after he drew out his own ticket; well done, mate.
The shoot raffle was won by Charlie Kimber who left the $200 in the treasurer's kick, while club stalwart Barry Dunn won the Bermagui Country Club restaurant voucher.
This shoot was also the second round of the Coomagui Cup.
This is a much sought-after event between the two clubs and has been going for 19 years. The first round was held at Cooma Sporting Clays on September 20, with Cooma holding a slender three-target lead going into Sunday's event at Bermagui .
It was nip and tuck all day, but Bermi stood tall and picked up six targets to win back the Cup by three targets.
Cooma has now won the trophy 10 times, to Bermi's nine.
Well shot, Bermi.
August 23, 2020
Forty shooters braved what could only be described as atrocious weather conditions to try and win the 20th, and final, running of the Cheryl Brady Memorial Shoot.
The day started off fine for those early birds who were out to the ground at dawn to set up the fire and pre-shoot preliminaries, but by 9am a 30 to 40 knot westerly breeze blowing straight off the peaks of Perisher had settled in, and did not let up all day.
The course was originally designed to be tough; but when the wind hit, it made the targets twice as hard to hit. Brian Boon, from the Illawarra, was the only shooter to score 80 in a remarkable display of miserable weather shotgun shooting.
Being a handicap event , local C-grade shooter Ken Buckley was good enough to win the title for the second time, with a handicap combined score of 106 / 100.
Everyone who attended was congratulated for their conduct in regards to social distancing and hygiene practices. The President also thanked the set-up and pack-up crews, along with the hard-working office staff.
Our AGM was supposed to be held last month, but because of the COVID-19 crisis and meeting / numbers restrictions we have decided to hold our AGM via ZOOM. Our secretary will explain the details via e-mail shortly.
Don't forget, our next event is the Rhonda and Jimmy Drakos sponsored shoot on the 27th of September. This will also be the second round of the Coomagui Cup, with the first round being at Cooma on September 20. We will require good numbers at Cooma, so please make an effort to get there.
Our presentation dinner on November 21 has only got a few spots left, so get in contact with Shirl for details and to book your spot for what promises to be a top night.
Results of the Cheryl Brady Memorial Shoot:
A Grade: 1st Brian Boon, 2nd Mark Corbett, 3rd Adam Shiel.
B Grade: 1st Barry Dunn, 2nd Mario Magrin, 3rd Rob Shaw.
C Grade: 1st Charlie Smith, 2nd Chris O'Dea, 3rd Dan Hyland.
Ladies: 1st Barbie Magrin, 2nd Robbie Perkins, 3rd Elspeth Dunn.
August 2, 2020
After having to postpone our July shoot because of the 7 inches of rain which fell, it was pleasing to see 40 shooters take advantage of the fine and pleasant winter conditions which were on offer at the rescheduled event.
Naturally, because of the COVID-19 problems, there were no interstate shooters present, but the local brigade were out in good numbers.
The Neil Rouse Memorial Shoot was once again sponsored by long-time supporters of the club, Patrick and Tatia Jubb.
Patrick and Tatia put out a spectacular assortment of meat trays for prizes, which were much appreciated by all the winners. Thanks again gang, for all your hard work and support.
The course was a 6 stand layout with a good mixture of A , B and C grade targets, with a couple of AA grade targets thrown in for good measure. Well done to Patrick and his set-up crew.
Hygiene and safety were once again the #1 priorities at the shoot, with hand sanitizer, social distancing and face masks (for those who wanted to use them), all being supplied and used on the day.
Collecting contact details from everyone who is at the range will be an ongoing requirement, and everyone's "no worries" attitude makes life easy for the committee. Thank you all, for your help and understanding during these uncertain times.
Winners on the day were:
A grade: 1st Mark Corbett; 2nd Craig Field; 3rd Bob Duncan.
B grade: 1st Rob Shaw; 2nd Barry Dunn; 3rd Jimmy Drakos.
C grade: 1st Dave Beddingfield; 2nd Chris O'Dea; 3rd Pat Thompson.
Ladies: 1st Robbie Perkins; 2nd Barbie Magrin; 3rd Rhonda White.
Our next shoot, on August 23, will be the 20th and final Cheryl Brady Memorial Shoot.
This shoot has been proudly sponsored by Nev and Shirl Brady from Bermagui Welding for the past 20 years.
There will be some magnificent prizes on offer and your attendance will be greatly appreciated.
February 23, 2020
After three months without having a shoot (due to bushfires ) it was good to see 43 shooters and family members roll up to Bermagui Sporting Clays to contest the annual Safari Firearms Springing Teal Challenge.
The weather was perfect early, but a stiff little sea breeze snuck in late in the afternoon and bought a few shooters undone.
Shooters came from as far away as Karratha in W.A., Sale in Victoria, Albion Park Rail, Sydney, Batemans Bay, Cooma, Bega, Ulladulla, Canberra and Tumut to spend their money in our struggling little tourist town and enjoy a days clay target shooting at one of the best little gun clubs in the state: BERMAGUI SPORTING CLAYS.
Darren and Jan Redman with Mark Gschwend set two challenging courses, including a total of 40 springing teal (a vertical rising target which challenges the best of shooters).
Darren Redman was the eventual winner of the Springing Teal event with a score of 32/40. Grade winners are listed below.
Winner of the morning slab raffle was Dan Bruinsma, who travelled all the way from Karratha in W.A. to attend the shoot. Well done mate, and let's hope we catch up again soon.
Winner of the shoot raffle was Nev Brady, who, much to the treasurer's dismay but Shirl's delight, knocked off the $200 jackpot prize with a masterful display of precision shooting, despite some heavy heckling from the peanut gallery, while second prize went to club stalwart and all-round good bloke, Brucie Arthurson.
The president thanked all those present, especially the sponsor Safari Firearms, catering suppliers, office staff, chefs, set-up and pack-up crews and all those who helped out during the day.
Our next shoot, on March 22. will be the Bush Challenge, a SxS event (sashes), sponsored by Classic Racing and Performance Engineering.
BUT WAIT, THERE'S MORE ... on the same program there will be an U&O event proudly sponsored by Far South Coast Excavations.
This has turned into our BIGGEST shoot of the year, and is one not to be missed.
Set up crew for the day is Phil Craig (course setter extraordinaire), his gorgeous wife Shelly, Wazza and Vicki Marshall and Rob Shaw. A fine crew, with excellent targets assured.
Footnote:
If you are unable to attend your allocated set up day roster, it is YOUR, responsibility to find a replacement person ... PLEASE do not ring Nev.
January 24, 2021
Unlike last shoot where they promised us rain, and rain we got, this shoot they promised us hot, and hot we got.
With no breeze and stifling temperatures, 35 shooters and their families attended the annual SAFARI FIREARMS Springing Teal Challenge, at the Bermagui Sporting Clays range.
Darren and Jan Redman along with shoot sponsor Gary Georgiou and their set-up crew, put together two top courses, which meant shooters had to negotiate "Heartbreak Hill" a minimum of 3 times in unbelievable heat, which inevitably took its toll on several of our more senior members, and unfortunately some had to withdraw at lunch time due to the conditions.
A combination of trap malfunctions and broken clays made the day drag out a little longer than usual, but despite all that, everybody seemed to enjoy themselves.
Gary and his family put up some great prizes on the day, for which the club is extremely grateful.
We ask ALL our members AND guests to support Gary, and SAFARI FIREARMS, whenever they are in the market for anything firearms related. (Mention Bermagui Sporting Clays , and you certainly won't get a better deal anywhere else.)
Covid restrictions, and concerns, were once again a priority for the club, and everybody is to be congratulated for their help in maintaining a safe, friendly and happy environment.
It's a big drawcard, I know, but unfortunately there won't be any free lunches until further notice.
A BIG THANKYOU to the set up crew , who worked tirelessly on the Saturday to produce 2 great courses, and to our office staff, ably led by Muzz, Patrick, Matt and Chris, for once again doing a magnificent job in very trying conditions.
A very special THANKYOU goes out to Tim Holdsworth from Bermagui Cellars for supplying an industrial pedestal fan, which came in very, very handy on the day. Thanks mate (my new S.I.L. to be).
Our next shoot will be the Bruce Arthurson and Ken Buckley sponsored "BUSH CHALLENGE " on February 28th.
This shoot is our biggest shoot for the year with prizes in all grades, for both UNDER and OVER, and SIDE x SIDE participants, there is also High Gun sashes up for grabs in both sections.
March 28
February 28, 2021
January 24, 2021
January 3, 2021
November 22, 2020
October 25, 2020
Open for business...come on out.
Phil and Shelly's prize table at B.S.C.with Darren doing a bit of photo-bombing.
High Gun, Darren Redman.
Mark Corbett , Craig Field and Nev Brady.
Bobby Duncan , Mario Magrin and Rob Shaw.
Pete Tomasi, Richard Watkins and Chris O'Dea.
Barbie Magrin and Jan Redman.
Ken Buckley gets presented with his sash for winning the 2020 Cheryl Brady Memorial, which was held in August.
Barbie , Patrick , Ron , Muzz and Jimmy at B.S.C.
Watto, Craig Field and Bedo enjoy a bit of social distancing at B.S.C.
Muzz proudly displays the new Bermagui Country Club sign at Bermagui Sporting Clays.
Ken Buckley, Shane Platts and Chris O'Dea discuss the day's event.
Bobby Duncan and Craig Field at B.S.C.
Cuppla good sorts at B.S.C. today, Patty and Niketa.
New shooter, Craig Howker enjoyed the day at B.S.C.
Barbie and Mario Magrin , part of our hard working office staff.
Mark Coleman and Sam Tomasi at B.S.C.
Pete Tomasi on rabbit trap duties. at B.S.C.
Rob Shaw at Bermagui Sporting Clays.
Ron Manly in concentration mode at B.S.C.
New Shooter, Craig Howker and Nev Brady at B.S.C.
Mario Magrin at B.S.C.
Mark Corbett
Darren Redman takes a break at B.S.C.
Shane Platts takes time out to enjoy a bite to eat.
Bobby Duncan
Richard Watkins at B.S.C.
Jan Redman takes time out between stations.
Older results
November 24, 2019
A Grade winners of Darren's Doubles , 1st Adam Shiels and Rick Adams (absent); 2nd Phil Craig and Nev Brady.B Grade winners of Darren's Doubles, 1st Andrew Fairfield/Smith and Rob Shaw; 2nd Mario Magrin and Mark Coleman.C grade winers of Darren's Doubles, 1st Jon Theobald and Geoff Smith; 2nd Peter Tomasi and Jarrod Ringland.Carol Cook , Robbie Perkins and Jan Redman absent ( Vicki Marshall ) , winners of the Ladies. (Darren's Doubles).
High Gun on the day, Craig Field.A grade winners Adam Shiels, Darren Redman, Richard Seears, Craig Field and Nev Brady.C Grade winners: Matt Richardson, Bernie Parker, Patrick Jubb and Peter Tomasi.Junior winners: Todd Thorne and Patty Thompson.Ladies' winners: Sally Armstrong, Barbie Magrin, Wendy Crouch and Penny White.
OTG Club Champion: Rob Shaw; Handicap Champion: Bernie Parker.Junior Club Champion: Patty Thompson.CLUB PERSON of the YEAR: Phil Craig.
The overall winner of the GEORGE DIGWEED Trophy was Nev Brady in what could only be described as a magnificent display of dedication, determination and precision long-range shooting! Graded George Digweed winners: C Grade, Bernie Parker 70 metres; Ladies, Jan Redman 65 metres; B Grade, Col Brownlie 65 metres; Juniors, Patty Thompson 60 metres.
October 27, 2019
Rainer Brandmeier was the proud sponsor of our October shoot. Rainer is basically a "non-shooter'' who sees the value to the community in general by sponsoring such an event. Thanks mate. Much appreciated, as always, by the Bermagui business community and Bermagui Sporting Clays.40 shooters took part in the day in beautiful weather conditions. Mick Durnan, Chris Raabe and Chris O'Dea set a top course which everyone seemed to enjoy.Our next shoot will be our much awaited CHRISTMAS SHOOT on November 24. This shoot will once again be sponsored by Mr and Mrs Claus, and promises to be bigger and better than ever ( if that's possible ).A FREE luncheon will be on offer to all those in attendance ( as is the norm at B.S.C. ), but the Chrissie luncheon is always that little bit extra-special.Don't forget to bring some extra $$$$'s for the raffles and the GEORGE DIGWEED springing teal ($5x3, buy-back-in challenge ). ALL proceeds of this event go to our Rural Fire Brigade who do such a magnificent job protecting our little community.Don't forget to DRESS for the occasion ...
September 22, 2019
September 22 was the annual Drakos Bros Construction and 777 Supermarket sponsored clay target shoot at the Bermagui Sporting Clays Range. 47 shooters fronted up to contest the event in mild and overcast conditions. Jimmy Drakos and his team had set up 8 stations and the course was widely acclaimed as being one of the best ever set at Bermagui. The shoot was also the second leg of the prestigious COOMAGUI CUP. After the previous week's effort at Cooma, the Bermagui crew were 34 targets in arrears, and although we won the day by 17 targets, it wasn’t enough to rein in the overall deficit, so Cooma retains the cup for another year. Gav Moulding from Bermagui was overall high gun winner after a lengthy shoot-off with fellow AA-grade shooter Chris Davis from the Cooma gun club. Morning slab raffle winner was Richard Warner from Cooma. The shoot raffle winner was also won by Gav Moulding who had no trouble in dusting the mandatory eight targets needed to collect the $100 jackpot. The magnificent Benny’s Meat Tray, kindly donated by Rory Bridson from Cobargo, was won by Eddy Halub from Bermagui. Young junior shooter Dylan Watkins was having his first go at sporting clays and it will be a day he remembers for a long time. Dylan won the Juniors category for the day, then picked up the lucky door prize of a magnificent fruit and vegie box, kindly donated by Rhonda Drakos from 777 Supermarket, and on top of all this, Gav Moulding, who won a slab of shells for overall high gun, kindly donated his prize to Dylan to try to help the young fella get started in the game. Oh, if only we could get a Safety and Training day established to help these kids get a start in the sport. Penny White from Cooma was the lucky winner of the door prize while Bermagui’s winning COOMAGUI CUP team on the day consisted of Gav Moulding, Chris Raabe, Ron Manly, Zip Summerille, Jon Theobold and Leon Harrington with combined scores of 408. Other winners were: AA/A. 1st Chris Davis. 2nd Mark Corbett. 3rd Chris Raabe. B. 1st Ron Manly. 2nd Zip Summerile. 3rd Daryl Newman. C. 1st Jon Theobold. 2nd Leon Harrington. 3rd Patrick Jubb. Ladies. 1st Robin Perkins. 2nd Barbie Magrin. 3rd Penny White. Juniors: Dylan Watkins. Our next shoot will be the Rainer Brandermier sponsored 100 target event on October 27.Tony Crome will be the course designer.
August 25, 2019
On August 25 in ideal conditions, 34 shooters gathered at the Bermagui Sporting Clays range to contest the 19th running of the CHERYL BRADY MEMORIAL SHOOT. It was a shotgun start, with 8 stations to contend with in the morning, which were then all altered for the afternoon session. Everyone seemed to enjoy the day and most people shot to their respective handicaps.The popular and worthy winner of the perpetual shield and sash was Jarrod Ringland, who also put the icing on the cake by winning the shoot raffle and taking home the $300 jackpot prize. At presentations the president once again thanked all the travelling shooters, along with the office staff, BBQ ladies, and the people who so generously donate goodies to our FREE luncheons. Mark Coleman from Cooma bought down some high country venison; thanks mate. Morning slab raffle was won by Nev Brady, while the shoot raffle winner was Jarrod Ringland, and Eddy Holub will get to enjoy the magnificent Bennys meat tray. The next shoot will be the Jimmy and Rhonda Drakos sponsored shoot on September 22, which will also be the 2nd Round of the COOMAGUI CUP.
July 28, 2019
July 28 was the annual Neil Rouse Memorial Shoot at Bermagui Sporting Clays, proudly sponsored by Patrick and Tatia Jubb. Thanks once again, gang. * SPONSOR -- Patrick and Tatia Jubb. * WEATHER -- Fine and sunny with no breeze. * SHOOTERS -- 52 with families. * VISITORS -- Cooma, Griffith, Traralgon, Batemans Bay, Marlo as well as the local brigade. Thankyou all. * SLAB RAFFLE -- Ella Marshall. * SHOOT RAFFLE -- Matt Richo (again). He shot extremely well but missed the last target.😉BENNY'S MEAT TRAY -- Barry Dunn CHEFS -- Elspeth and Shirl. OFFICE -- Patrick, Muzz, Jon. OFFICE HELPERS -- Chris Raabe, Matt Richo and Barb. LUNCHEON -- All our fantastic supporters. A.G.M. RESULTS -- President: Nev. Brady. Vice-president: Mario Magrin. Secretary: Jon Theobald. Treasurer: Patrick Jubb. Committee: Rob Shaw, Mick Durnan and Matt Richardson.EXCITING TIMES AHEAD! NEXT SHOOT: August 25, Cheryl Brady Memorial SPONSOR: Bermagui Welding
June 23, 2019
A HUGE thankyou this month (June) goes out to our sponsors ,Scott and Lisa Bradley from BERMAGUI BAIT and TACKLE. Thanks once again for a magnificent day. 35 shooters attended on a beautiful winter day and enjoyed a vast array of targets which were all hitable, but nobody was good enough to string together a 25 /25. Once again Jon, Pat, Muzz, Barbie and Richo kept the office purring while Shirl and Elspeth did their usual 1st Class job preparing the delicious luncheon. Mark Coleman from Cooma won the morning slab raffle, while Matt Richo won his chance to shoot for the $200, but let one pass fairly early ( 1st target). Bad luck, mate. Mick Diss was the happy recipient of the magnificent Bennys Meat Tray,bwhile Barbie Magrin took home a little nightcap. Place getters on the day were: A Grade......1 Mick Durnan, 2 Bobby Duncan, 3 Craig Field. B Grade .....1 Barry Dunn, 2 Richard Seears, 3 Adam Mower. C Grade......1 Jon Theobold, 2 Tom Peadon, 3 Craig Field. Ladies.........1 Carol Cook, 2 Vikki Marshall, 3 Barbie Magrin. Juniors........1 Patty Thompson. Our shoot day also happened to coincide with a 4 Winds concert which was being held at their multi-million-dollar entertainment centre at Barraga Bay. 4 Winds just happens to be one of the main opponents in Bermagui Sporting Clays' endeavours to get a Safety and Training day established once a month at our 'Million-dollar complex' three kilometres up the road. So the club thought it would be a good idea if a couple of our committee members could go down and see (and listen ) for ourselves, what their issues were regarding gun club noise. Myself and Rob Shaw attended, and were warmly greeted by 4 Winds personnel upon arrival, we then went inside this magnificent sound pavilion and listened to a briliant youth choir ( VOX ) from Sydney. Obviously well trained youngsters. The group was warmly applauded by those 100 people present as they left the room and went outside for interval. We spoke to several people during this time and they were quite taken aback when we told them that the gun club was in full swing as we spoke and they COULD NOT hear a thing . Back inside to listen to another hour of these very talented youngsters, and at the end they were given a very well deserved standing ovation by ALL present.
Back outside, gun club still in full swing, still NO NOISE, we again talked to several "off the street people " who had enjoyed the day, and to a man/lady they could not see what all the fuss was about and why we couldn't exist in harmony with each other, in such a small community. AMEN.
May 26, 2019
The A-Grade. winners on May 26 were: 1. Rob Shaw 2. Craig Field, 3. Mick Durnan, 4. Phil Craig.
B Grade.......1. Jimmy Drakos 2. Jarrod Ringland 3. Patrick Jubb, 4. Barry Dunn, 5. Mario Magrin.
C. Grade.... 1. Bernie Parker, 2. Craigh Hurst, 3. Ken Buckley, 4. Mark Coleman.
Ladies.......1. Barbie Magrin, 2.Sally Armstrong, 3. Vikki Marshall, 4. Shelly Craig, 5. Michelle Watson, 6. Nikki Aldridge.
Juniors .......1. Pat Thompson, 2. Todd Thorne, 3. Ella Marshall.
Sponsor...Grumpy (Great prizes)
Weather...Beautiful
Targets...Well thought out and made you think.
Shooters..51 (thanks to all the travellers )
Morning Slab raffle...Lucky Buck
Shoot raffle ....Jarrod Ringland ( missed # 4 )
Bennys Meat Tray....Craig Field.
Fish .....Jimmy Drakos
B.B.Q, ....Shirl , Lisa and Elspeth.
Office ....Jon , Patrick , Muz and Barb.
Raffle Ticket Seller ...Barbie.
Luncheon ....You ALL know who you are. Thankyou.
April, 2019
AA/A-grade winners for April were Charlie Smith 92 , Phil Craig 100 and Barry Dunn 97, with Nev.
B-grade winners: Dave Bedingfield 96, Mario Magrin 94, Peter Watson 92.
C-grade winners: Chris O'Dea 113, Peter Tomasi 107, Mark Coleman 106.
Ladies' winners: Corina Rowling 108, Wendy Crouch 103, Penny White 96.
Junior winner: Patty Thompson 110.
Sponsor: Bermagui Country Club (thankyou)
Weather: Beautiful autumn day.
Targets: Testing, but ALL showed face. Shooters: 44.
Morning slab raffle: Barry Dunn. Shoot raffle: Mark Lazzaro ($200 jackpot ). Well done. Bennys Meat Tray: Chris O'Dea.
March 24, 2019
March 24: A-grade winners: Bobby Duncan , Tony Crome, Rob Shaw.
B-grade winners: Mick Durnan, Jimmy Drakos, Barry Dunn.
C-grade winners: Bernie Parker, Willy White, Matt Richo.
Ladies: Jan Redman , Shell Craig, Corina Rowlings.
Juniors: Patty Thompson.
Shoot sponsors: Friends and family of Mark Raabe and Dave Cook.
Set-up crew: Chris and Amber Raabe, Craig Field,,Patrick Jubb, Roger Budd and Chris O'Dea.
Courses: 2x6 stations, with a great array of targets.
Weather: Ordinary to start off, but turned into a cracker.
Visitors: Shoalhaven, Eurobodalla, Cooma.
Slab raffle: Tom Peardon.
$150 Shoot raffle: Bryan Boon ( better luck next time Gun ) ... but they looked so easy Nev. 🙄. Benny's Meat Tray: Sally Armstrong. Bye-bye: Darren and Jan Redman (Weipa).
February 24, 2019
H/G winner of the Safari Firearms Springing Teal Challenge on February 24 was Craig Field.
February 24 was the SAFARI FIREARMS annual Springing Teal Challenge, proudly supported by Gary Georgiou and his family. Darren and Jan Redman and their crew set up two courses for the 40 shooters who attended the day, and everyone came away with a smile on their face, which is usually a good sign that the course designers got it right. Huge thanks, once again, go out to our MAGNIFICENT office staff , BBQ ladies, gourmet luncheon providers, raffle ticket sellers, Hursty's fish and the pack-up crew. Col O'Brien won the morning slab raffle, while Sally Armstrong was the lucky recipient of the Benny's Meat Tray. Muzz won the chance to shoot for the $150 shoot raffle jackpot, but let one of the overheads slip under his guard. Bad luck ol' mate. Craig Field is shooting in fine form at the moment and took out the H/G award as well as the Springing Teal Challenge. WINNERS for the day were:- H/G: Craig Field 88 AA: Darren Redman 86 A: Rob Shaw 81, Chris Raabe 80, TonyCrome 80 B: Mario Magrin 74, Barry Dunn 69, Chris Robinson 68 C: Jarrod Ringland 70, Col O'Brien 66, Dave Bedingfield 65 L: Jan Redman 71, Sally Armstrong 54, Barbie Magrin 39 J: Patty Thompson 54 The club would once again like to thank Gary Georgiou and SAFARI FIREARMS for their ongoing support, and we urge ALL our members, friends and families, to deal with Gary whenever the opportunity arises. Our next shoot is on March 24 and is the Mark Raabe and Dave Cook Memorial, proudly sponsored by the Raabe and Cook families and friends. Make sure you jot this one down on your shoot calendar, and come on out and support the day, and in doing so remember two of our finest past members, who travelled all over OZ promoting our great sport. Set-up crew :- CHRIS RAABE.......Craig Field, Patrick Jubb, Chris O'Dea, Jan Raabe, Ron Manly. Till next time :- Shoot straight and often.
January 27, 2019
Muzz and Barbie Magrin proudly sponsored our second January shoot yesterday (Jan 27). The weather was mild and balmy for most of the day, with light S.E. winds, making for a most enjoyable day's shooting; the late shower, we could have done without. Visitors came from Cooma, Sydney, Melbourne, and Goulburn, as well as the local crew.
Thanks to everyone who travelled and made the day a success. Muzz and Barb put on a great display of prizes, which were certainly appreciated by the winning recipients. Format for the day was English Sporting, which is Pairs only, and basically a single-barrel event, which predictably kept scores a little bit down on the day. Exception to the rule was Chris Raabe who shot a very credible 101/112 ... well shot mate. Set-up and Pack-up Crews - Thanks to ALL involved. Morning Slab Raffle - Willy White. Shoot Raffle Winner - Nev (good clubman, missed an early bird, so jackpot next shoot to $150 ) Benny's Butchery - Craig Field Donations to our FREE LUNCHEON.- Cathy Bishop, Michelle Dedlif, Elspeth Dunn, Shirl Brady, Shelly Craig, Dale Allison, Justin Mann, Carla Durnan, Barbie Magrin, Amber Raabe, Rob Shaw, Lisa Bedingfield, Richard Watto, Pat Field and Thomas Tasker.(THANKYOU ALL) Trapper - Rob Shaw (stuffed shoulder, but still managed to trap, sell raffle tickets and shoot some videos ... thanks mate. Office - Muzz , Jon and Patrick. B.B.Q.-Shirl and Elspeth. TILL NEXT TIME - SHOOT STRAIGHT AND OFTEN