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2013 National Sporting Clays Championships Upcoming Events Despite chilly conditions on the Hay Plains, 66 competitors from NSW and Victoria came to compete in a 200 target event at SSAA NSW Hay Branch who have recently installed a 50ft and a 100ft tower – the highest shotgun tower in Australia. SSAA NSW TAREE/WINGHAM BRANCH WILL HOST THE STATE MUZZLELOADING TITLES (RIFLE/PISTOL) 22-23 SEPTEMBER 2013 The layout was a formidable challenge that tested the shooting skills of competitors. While no competitor managed a perfect round of 25 a number did achieve a very credible 24. After the counting was complete Griffith shooter Doug Osborne held onto the lead to take home the High Gun Award and the title of 2013 National Sporting Clays Champion with a score of 165/200 while Victorian Nick Guerra finished just one target behind in second. Entry is $6 per event. Nominations should be received by 1 September to aid squadding. Nomination forms available at www.ssaansw.org.au or by contacting Kerrie by email to kerrie290@bigpond.com SSAA NSW SYDNEY BRANCH WILL HOST THE NSW BENCHREST RIMFIRE STATE TITLES AT SILVERDALE RIFLE RANGE ON 5-6 OCTOBER 2013 For more information contact Dave Billinghurst on 0418 478 160. SSAA NSW TILTERWEIRA YOUTH CAMP 21-29 SEPTEMBER 2013 Applications are still open for juniors between 14-17 years of age. Participants will gain practical hunting experience with fully licenced and accredited volunteers. National Sporting Clays Champion Doug Osborne Juniors will participate in a variety of workshops on a range of topics including bullet placement, map reading, survival skills and game meat preparation. For more information, or to apply, please contact Robert at the SSAA NSW Office on 02 8889 0404 or by email to robert@nsw.ssaa.org.au Discipline Chairmen Ladies title holder Jan Jacka In the ladies competition Jan Jacka took the title with a score of 121 while Sebastian Zanotto took out the Sub-Juniors category with a score of 99. Report by Warren Brown, National Shotgun Discipline Chairman Sporting Shooters Association of Australia (NSW) Inc. Benchrest: Dave Billinghurst 0418 478 160 Big Game: Robert Pretty 02 4787 7795 Colonial Action: Jeff Bultitude 02 6373 8481 Field Rifle & 3P: Julie Wilson 0414 526 620 SASA: Dennis Jackson 0418 674 531 Pistol: Graham Roberts 02 6372 4457 Lever Action: Don Chesworth 02 6628 3979 Muzzleloading: Ian Hanlon 02 6568 7050 Rifle Silhouette: Con Smith 02 9609 1216 Combined Services: Kerry Benson 02 4572 0421 Shotgun: Warren Brown 02 6962 3161 Discipline Coordinator: Dave Billinghurst 0418 478 160 15