Well I have finally found a moment to update with the blog.
The team results are as follows:-
Great Britain 7027.651
South Africa 6992.651
USA 6980.655
Australia 6966.603
Canada 6910.563
New Zealand 6894.533
The Canadian Team results are as follows:-
Name 800Y 900Y 1000Y 800Y 900Y 1000Y Agg
Steve Hunt 75.06 74.03 71.04 75.07 72.07 73.03 440.30
Fazal Mohideen 75.07 72.06 72.04 73.07 73.07 73.05 438.36
Mirko Teglasi 74.08 73.06 71.06 75.11 74.05 70.04 437.40
Al Katona 74.06 71.05 72.06 73.06 75.06 72.05 437.34
Ian Hogg 72.08 69.04 72.07 75.07 75.08 73.08 436.42
Greg Perron 75.12 71.02 71.05 74.09 73.04 72.07 436.39
Tyler Sangster 74.07 69.02 72.03 74.08 74.10 73.04 436.34
Shannon Carlton 75.06 72.05 70.04 72.06 74.08 71.06 434.35
Barry Langille 75.07 71.06 68.03 75.09 74.07 69.07 432.39
Ray Smeltzer 74.10 74.06 66.07 74.10 70.03 71.03 429.39
Roger Romses 71.05 67.05 72.07 75.07 73.07 71.07 429.38
Tom Walters 75.09 68.07 70.03 75.11 71.03 70.04 429.37
Geoff Woodman 72.05 74.07 69.04 74.10 73.09 67.02 429.37
Justin Hearn 71.03 69.02 72.05 74.05 72.03 70.07 428.25
Don Pitcairn 71.04 71.06 68.05 75.06 73.06 67.01 425.28
Paul Dudzinski 70.03 69.06 65.04 74.09 71.05 66.03 415.30
Neilson Woodman 00.00 00.00 00.00 00.00 00.00 00.00 000.00 Reserve
Faisal Rahman 00.00 00.00 00.00 00.00 00.00 00.00 000.00 Reserve
Canadian results by distance:-
Day 1 800Y 1173.106 (27 down)
Day 1 900Y 1134.078 (66 down)
Day 1 1000Y 1121.077 (79 down)
Day 2 800Y 1187.128 (13 down)
Day 2 900Y 1167.098 (33 down)
Day 3 1000Y 1128.076 (72 down)
Total 6910.563 (290 down)
DCRA
Sunday, October 30, 2011
Thursday, October 20, 2011
Palma Practice
The Canadian Palma team practiced today at 800 and 900 yards, before retiring to the Brisbane Club and a debrief.
The rest of the afternoon was left to our own devices, in preparation for the big match tomorrow and Saturday, with some of us making a trip to Australian Customs to sort out some export paperwork!!!
The rest of the afternoon was left to our own devices, in preparation for the big match tomorrow and Saturday, with some of us making a trip to Australian Customs to sort out some export paperwork!!!
Apocalypse Brisbane (WILRC Finals)
We watched the final of the WILRC and a nail biter it was. With a tie shoot for second and third place
1st RICHARD JEENS (G B RIFLE TEAM) 725-049
2nd ANDRE DU TOIT (SA RIFLE TEAM) 723-068
3rd DAVID LUCKMAN (GB RIFLE TEAM) 723-068
4th place was Jane Messer, who went into the final with a 3 point lead, so it shows how difficult the final was.
Going into the last day, the lead was held by Sherri Gallagher, but a 60.1 at the last 1000 yards was not what she hoped for, but what many of us mere mortals had experienced at the 1000 yard line. The final had a father and son team from South Africa, and if Sherri had made the final there could have also been a mother and daughter team there.
1st RICHARD JEENS (G B RIFLE TEAM) 725-049
2nd ANDRE DU TOIT (SA RIFLE TEAM) 723-068
3rd DAVID LUCKMAN (GB RIFLE TEAM) 723-068
4th place was Jane Messer, who went into the final with a 3 point lead, so it shows how difficult the final was.
Going into the last day, the lead was held by Sherri Gallagher, but a 60.1 at the last 1000 yards was not what she hoped for, but what many of us mere mortals had experienced at the 1000 yard line. The final had a father and son team from South Africa, and if Sherri had made the final there could have also been a mother and daughter team there.
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
Tarantino Movies
Well we saw more blood spilled today, almost as much as can be seen in a Tarantino movie.
Today did not bring any rain, but sunny, cool and the same wind pattern was evident.
We shot 800 yards in the morning and 900 yards in the afternoon. The 900 yards was challenging, as the predominant head wind from the left of about 4 MOA would quickly switch up to 6 MOA or drop 2 MOA. Resulting in not only 3's but 2's being scored. Many complaining (including myself) that flags all looked the same, and could not gain sufficient eveidence from the flags to make a definitive decision to change the sights.
Many USA shooters were obsered, shooting fast to minimize the changes, whereas other's waited out the changes that they could see, but that left them using all the 23 mins avaialable for the 2 and 15 shoot.
1st SHERRI GALLAGHER 510-038
Canadian Shooters in the top as follows 100:-
42nd TOM WALTERS 497-038
45th ROGER ROMSES 497-036
59th SERGE BISSONNETTE 495-040
70th DON PITCAIRN 494-034
84th BOB PITCAIRN 493-034
86th GEORGE WRIGHT 492-037
99th MIRKO TEGLASI 491-034
Must remember to pack more band aids for tomorrow!!!
To respond to John's comment about Ken Nelson, I believe he took the first day off to rest and recover, and was back on the range today.
Today did not bring any rain, but sunny, cool and the same wind pattern was evident.
We shot 800 yards in the morning and 900 yards in the afternoon. The 900 yards was challenging, as the predominant head wind from the left of about 4 MOA would quickly switch up to 6 MOA or drop 2 MOA. Resulting in not only 3's but 2's being scored. Many complaining (including myself) that flags all looked the same, and could not gain sufficient eveidence from the flags to make a definitive decision to change the sights.
Many USA shooters were obsered, shooting fast to minimize the changes, whereas other's waited out the changes that they could see, but that left them using all the 23 mins avaialable for the 2 and 15 shoot.
1st SHERRI GALLAGHER 510-038
Canadian Shooters in the top as follows 100:-
42nd TOM WALTERS 497-038
45th ROGER ROMSES 497-036
59th SERGE BISSONNETTE 495-040
70th DON PITCAIRN 494-034
84th BOB PITCAIRN 493-034
86th GEORGE WRIGHT 492-037
99th MIRKO TEGLASI 491-034
Must remember to pack more band aids for tomorrow!!!
To respond to John's comment about Ken Nelson, I believe he took the first day off to rest and recover, and was back on the range today.
Monday, October 17, 2011
Belmont Slaughterhouse (WILRC Day 2)
Alas I was unable to post to the blog due to an Overseas Teams Reception, where we observed each team captain (Palma, Veteran, U25) swap gifts.
The presentation slightly delayed due to the crowd wanting to watch Australia play New Zealand for the final place in the Rugby World Championships.
Yesterday, we completed 900 and 1000 yards in some pretty hot conditions. Tom Walters was the highest placed Canadian, followed by Dave Adams.
Today could not be more different. Cold, Windy and Showers, with many relays being delayed as the targets were no longer visible.
The Belmont Complex really showed it's teeth at the 1000 yard range, where showers, high winds, gusting and blowing shots all over the target. Many Canadian (and other nations) shooters ended up in the 50's out of 75.
As there is a protest outstanding at today's 1000 yard the official results are not available. I'll update as soon as they are available.
The presentation slightly delayed due to the crowd wanting to watch Australia play New Zealand for the final place in the Rugby World Championships.
Yesterday, we completed 900 and 1000 yards in some pretty hot conditions. Tom Walters was the highest placed Canadian, followed by Dave Adams.
Today could not be more different. Cold, Windy and Showers, with many relays being delayed as the targets were no longer visible.
The Belmont Complex really showed it's teeth at the 1000 yard range, where showers, high winds, gusting and blowing shots all over the target. Many Canadian (and other nations) shooters ended up in the 50's out of 75.
As there is a protest outstanding at today's 1000 yard the official results are not available. I'll update as soon as they are available.
Saturday, October 15, 2011
World Vets and U25 Team Matches
World Veterans Team Match Preliminary Results
1st Australia 1947.171
2nd USA 1936.167
3rd Canada 1933.145
4th USA Goodwill 1932.169
5th Great Britain 1894.132
6th New Zealand 1888.141
7th South Africa 1867.137
8th Japan Goodwill 1695.87
World U25 Team Match Preliminary Results
1st USA Young Eagles (Red) 975.85
2nd USA Young Eagles (Blue) 968.76
3rd Canada 963.87
4th New Zealand 961.70
5th Great Britain 957.78
6th South Africa 956.87
7th Australia 955.86
I believe there were protests due to the USA having two scoring teams, but the results stand as described above.
Therefore the Veterans and U25's will be bringing medals home to Canada.
1st Australia 1947.171
2nd USA 1936.167
3rd Canada 1933.145
4th USA Goodwill 1932.169
5th Great Britain 1894.132
6th New Zealand 1888.141
7th South Africa 1867.137
8th Japan Goodwill 1695.87
World U25 Team Match Preliminary Results
1st USA Young Eagles (Red) 975.85
2nd USA Young Eagles (Blue) 968.76
3rd Canada 963.87
4th New Zealand 961.70
5th Great Britain 957.78
6th South Africa 956.87
7th Australia 955.86
I believe there were protests due to the USA having two scoring teams, but the results stand as described above.
Therefore the Veterans and U25's will be bringing medals home to Canada.
Queens Day 3
The Queens Prize was won by JOHN WHIDDEN from the USA Rifle Team with a total of 399-046 (Day 1: 150.012, Day 2: 149.021, Day 3: 100.013).
From A Grade the top 100 Canadian shooters were listed as follows:-
42nd TYLER SANGSTER with a total of 394-042 (149.016, 146.014, 99.012)
66th FAZAL MOHIDEEN with a total of 393-047 (149.021, 147.014, 97.012)
72nd MIRKO TEGLASI with a total of 393-039 (149.016, 150.015, 94.008)
86th BARRY LANGILLE with a total of 392-035 (146.012, 149.012, 97.011)
87th KEN NELSON with a total of 392-035 (147.011, 149.015, 96.009)
Tyler as far as I am aware is the youngest member of the Canadian Team, so kudos to him!!!
From B grade the top 10 Canadian shooters were listed as follows:-
1st JUSTIN HEARN with a total of 391-040 (146.013, 149.016, 96.011)
3rd JEFF JENKINS with a total of 390-035 (146.012, 145.013, 99.010)
4th DON COLEMAN with a total of 390-033 (144.013, 147.011, 99.009)
9th AL KATONA with a total of 381-037 (144.012, 148.017, 89.008)
10th NEILSON WOODMAN with a total of 381-034 (142.012, 144.013, 95.009)
Congrats to all the above for a great performance.
From A Grade the top 100 Canadian shooters were listed as follows:-
42nd TYLER SANGSTER with a total of 394-042 (149.016, 146.014, 99.012)
66th FAZAL MOHIDEEN with a total of 393-047 (149.021, 147.014, 97.012)
72nd MIRKO TEGLASI with a total of 393-039 (149.016, 150.015, 94.008)
86th BARRY LANGILLE with a total of 392-035 (146.012, 149.012, 97.011)
87th KEN NELSON with a total of 392-035 (147.011, 149.015, 96.009)
Tyler as far as I am aware is the youngest member of the Canadian Team, so kudos to him!!!
From B grade the top 10 Canadian shooters were listed as follows:-
1st JUSTIN HEARN with a total of 391-040 (146.013, 149.016, 96.011)
3rd JEFF JENKINS with a total of 390-035 (146.012, 145.013, 99.010)
4th DON COLEMAN with a total of 390-033 (144.013, 147.011, 99.009)
9th AL KATONA with a total of 381-037 (144.012, 148.017, 89.008)
10th NEILSON WOODMAN with a total of 381-034 (142.012, 144.013, 95.009)
Congrats to all the above for a great performance.
Thursday, October 13, 2011
Queens Day 2
Fortunately the threatening thunder storms held off until the last relay was completed, but the weather for the next day or two day appears to have more rain in the forecast.
The second day of the Queens Prize has been completed with only one shooter who has not dropped a point, that being Norman Anderson of the USA Rifle Team, with a 300.34.
In A Grade the top Canadian shooters are as follows:-
9th Mirko Teglasi 299.31, clean on the second day.
46th Fazal Mohideen 296.35
56th Ray Smeltzer 296.31
64th Ken Nelson 296.26
69th Tony Betts 296.23
In B Grade the top Canadian shooters are as follows:-
1st Justin Hearn 295.29
4th Al Katona 292.29
6th Jeff Jenkins 291.25
7th Don Coleman 291.24
11th Neilson Woodman 286.26
Go Justin!!!
To respond to John's comment...
I decided based on my performance on the first day of the Queens that it would be better to drop out and spend some time resting and recovering from the previous week of shooting.
The main Palma team have nearly 3 weeks of shooting with only 1 day off, yet we are expected to perform at our highest level at the Palma match on the last 2 days. I learnt some big lessons about energy management at the CFRC this year, and that greatly influenced my decision to take some time off.
This is not a fitness issue, for me it's being ready and able to deliever a quality performance at the Palma match, and having no regrets on the flight home.
With respect to A and B grades, I believe that the individual entry forms submitted by each shooter asked for their classification. Those that indicated Master were placed in A grade and those who indicated Expert were placed in B grade, and this is my personal opinion, and I have not asked everyone on the team what they submitted. You will also note that the NZ U25 team are in C grade.
Again my personal opinion... I think it would have been OK to place all the U25 team members in B grade and everyone else in A grade, but some would probably complain at that suggestion. It's all a little too late to start changing grades even if we wanted to.
The second day of the Queens Prize has been completed with only one shooter who has not dropped a point, that being Norman Anderson of the USA Rifle Team, with a 300.34.
In A Grade the top Canadian shooters are as follows:-
9th Mirko Teglasi 299.31, clean on the second day.
46th Fazal Mohideen 296.35
56th Ray Smeltzer 296.31
64th Ken Nelson 296.26
69th Tony Betts 296.23
In B Grade the top Canadian shooters are as follows:-
1st Justin Hearn 295.29
4th Al Katona 292.29
6th Jeff Jenkins 291.25
7th Don Coleman 291.24
11th Neilson Woodman 286.26
Go Justin!!!
To respond to John's comment...
I decided based on my performance on the first day of the Queens that it would be better to drop out and spend some time resting and recovering from the previous week of shooting.
The main Palma team have nearly 3 weeks of shooting with only 1 day off, yet we are expected to perform at our highest level at the Palma match on the last 2 days. I learnt some big lessons about energy management at the CFRC this year, and that greatly influenced my decision to take some time off.
This is not a fitness issue, for me it's being ready and able to deliever a quality performance at the Palma match, and having no regrets on the flight home.
With respect to A and B grades, I believe that the individual entry forms submitted by each shooter asked for their classification. Those that indicated Master were placed in A grade and those who indicated Expert were placed in B grade, and this is my personal opinion, and I have not asked everyone on the team what they submitted. You will also note that the NZ U25 team are in C grade.
Again my personal opinion... I think it would have been OK to place all the U25 team members in B grade and everyone else in A grade, but some would probably complain at that suggestion. It's all a little too late to start changing grades even if we wanted to.
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
Local Wildlife
Following the great BBQ prepared by the "better halves" of the team members, the "girls" decided to take a day off and cruise down the Brisbane river and visit the Koala Sanctuary.
Queens Prize First Day
Just an update on the first day of the Queens Prize, where there are 480 competitors according to the NRAA office.
Fazal Mohideen picked up a gold medal for the top score for Day 1, Grade A, 300 yards with a 50.9.
Justin Hearn picked up the gold medal for the top score for Day 1, Grade B, 300 yards with a score of 50.7.
Top Canadian score at 500 yards was Steve Hunt with a 50.8, but that was only good enough for 11th place.
Top Canadian score at 600 yards was Tom Walters with a 50.8, but that placed him 3rd after a countback.
Current leader with a 150.24 is Sherri Galagher (3 x 50.8).
Leaders from the Canadian Team:-
16th Paul Dudzinski 150.15
21st Fazal Mohideen 149.21
38th Tyler Sangster 149.16
41st Mirko Teglasi 149.16
For me this was the first day where reading mirage was possible and actually helpful. Even so the high scores at 300 yards today were very impressive, as the mirage has some very subtle changes followed by rapid switching conditions.
Fazal Mohideen picked up a gold medal for the top score for Day 1, Grade A, 300 yards with a 50.9.
Justin Hearn picked up the gold medal for the top score for Day 1, Grade B, 300 yards with a score of 50.7.
Top Canadian score at 500 yards was Steve Hunt with a 50.8, but that was only good enough for 11th place.
Top Canadian score at 600 yards was Tom Walters with a 50.8, but that placed him 3rd after a countback.
Current leader with a 150.24 is Sherri Galagher (3 x 50.8).
Leaders from the Canadian Team:-
16th Paul Dudzinski 150.15
21st Fazal Mohideen 149.21
38th Tyler Sangster 149.16
41st Mirko Teglasi 149.16
For me this was the first day where reading mirage was possible and actually helpful. Even so the high scores at 300 yards today were very impressive, as the mirage has some very subtle changes followed by rapid switching conditions.
Australia Match U25 Team Photo
Here is a pic of the U25 team, with Serge as the over 25 team adjutant.
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
Australia Match Results
Just got back to the hotel after the presentation of the Australia Match, which was won by the Great Britain Team.
The results are as follows:-
Great Britain 1969.202
South Africa 1965.189
USA 1962.195
Australia 1957.203
Canada 1952.179
New Zealand 1936.138
U25 results:-
USA (Red) 966.90
New Zealand 960.61
USA (Blue) 954.79
Great Britain 950.72
Canada 950.67
Australia 949.65
South Africa 938.64
The U25 Canadian team did a fantastic job, going into the 1000 yard relay in 2nd place.
Other outstanding mentions go to Ian Hogg only dropping 1 point, and Tom Walters with a 50.9 at 300 and 600 yards.
The results are as follows:-
Great Britain 1969.202
South Africa 1965.189
USA 1962.195
Australia 1957.203
Canada 1952.179
New Zealand 1936.138
U25 results:-
USA (Red) 966.90
New Zealand 960.61
USA (Blue) 954.79
Great Britain 950.72
Canada 950.67
Australia 949.65
South Africa 938.64
The U25 Canadian team did a fantastic job, going into the 1000 yard relay in 2nd place.
Other outstanding mentions go to Ian Hogg only dropping 1 point, and Tom Walters with a 50.9 at 300 and 600 yards.
President's Results
Well, I finally made it to the results board, and took a few notes from the results posted there.
Of the 335 competitors in A Grade, the shooters from Canadian Team placed as follows:-
30th D. Pitcairn 294.29
31st R. Pitcairn 294.24
41st S. Hunt 293.35
42nd I. Hogg 293.35
45th R. Romses 293.32
54th F. Mohideen 293.25
65th M. Teglasi 292.28
From B Grade, the shooters from the Canadian Team placed as follows:-
2nd D. Coleman 288.19
6th N. Woodman 284.28
8th A. Katona 283.21
9th J. Hearn 283.18
Of the 335 competitors in A Grade, the shooters from Canadian Team placed as follows:-
30th D. Pitcairn 294.29
31st R. Pitcairn 294.24
41st S. Hunt 293.35
42nd I. Hogg 293.35
45th R. Romses 293.32
54th F. Mohideen 293.25
65th M. Teglasi 292.28
From B Grade, the shooters from the Canadian Team placed as follows:-
2nd D. Coleman 288.19
6th N. Woodman 284.28
8th A. Katona 283.21
9th J. Hearn 283.18
Australia Match
Today will be the Australia match!!!
Yesterday's practice started at 300 yards with overcast skies and some spotty rain, just enough to think is this the start of a downpour or not. Calm winds at 300 resulted in lots of 50's being scored, and back at 600 with the sun coming out the light winds persisted from the right, and more 50's with high V counts being displayed.
The range officer decided to complete the 900 yard practice before lunch, and by now it was getting quite warm, and the winds were increasing in strength and changing angle. Early shooters at 900 yards dropped a few points, with the coaches working very hard to keep up with the changes.
Lunch was held back at the Brisbane Rifle Club, and we started again at 1000 yards at 1330hrs.
By now we had a buffeting headwind, and I know as I was first down, the wind was changing angle quite rapidly. Again, early on in the 1000 yard relay there were a number of points dropped.
Today, the weather looks good, but we all know that it can change very rapidly, so we need to be prepared for all eventualities.
Last nights BBQ went well, and I hope to post some pics later of the Canadian Team enjoying Thanksgiving away from home.
Yesterday's practice started at 300 yards with overcast skies and some spotty rain, just enough to think is this the start of a downpour or not. Calm winds at 300 resulted in lots of 50's being scored, and back at 600 with the sun coming out the light winds persisted from the right, and more 50's with high V counts being displayed.
The range officer decided to complete the 900 yard practice before lunch, and by now it was getting quite warm, and the winds were increasing in strength and changing angle. Early shooters at 900 yards dropped a few points, with the coaches working very hard to keep up with the changes.
Lunch was held back at the Brisbane Rifle Club, and we started again at 1000 yards at 1330hrs.
By now we had a buffeting headwind, and I know as I was first down, the wind was changing angle quite rapidly. Again, early on in the 1000 yard relay there were a number of points dropped.
Today, the weather looks good, but we all know that it can change very rapidly, so we need to be prepared for all eventualities.
Last nights BBQ went well, and I hope to post some pics later of the Canadian Team enjoying Thanksgiving away from home.
Monday, October 10, 2011
President (Sunday)
The rest of the President's matches were completed Sunday, they being the 500, 600, 900 and 1000 yard targets.
It was a glorious sunny (hot) day on the Duncan Range, with many seeking shelter from the sun where possible.
The official results page does not show the aggregate scores, just the in individual distance results.
What I do remember was Judy Anderson winning the 1000 yard outright with a 50.7, and Don Pitcairn achieving a Presidents badge for a top 35 finish. There were many Canadians in the 40's, but I will have to go back to the score boards to list their names.
After coming off the range at after 5PM last night, and it gets dark here at @6PM, we had a team meeting, followed by the first two days of prizes, so we were a little late getting back to the hotel.
Today is team practice for the Australia match, at 4 distances, so another long day on the range.
We intend to celebrate Thanksgiving with a BBQ back at the hotel arranged and prepared by the wives and partners. Alas turkey is a little expensive here, so chicken will have to do...
Sorry for the brief blog, but I'm also a designated driver and the team are waiting to get to the range
It was a glorious sunny (hot) day on the Duncan Range, with many seeking shelter from the sun where possible.
The official results page does not show the aggregate scores, just the in individual distance results.
What I do remember was Judy Anderson winning the 1000 yard outright with a 50.7, and Don Pitcairn achieving a Presidents badge for a top 35 finish. There were many Canadians in the 40's, but I will have to go back to the score boards to list their names.
After coming off the range at after 5PM last night, and it gets dark here at @6PM, we had a team meeting, followed by the first two days of prizes, so we were a little late getting back to the hotel.
Today is team practice for the Australia match, at 4 distances, so another long day on the range.
We intend to celebrate Thanksgiving with a BBQ back at the hotel arranged and prepared by the wives and partners. Alas turkey is a little expensive here, so chicken will have to do...
Sorry for the brief blog, but I'm also a designated driver and the team are waiting to get to the range
Saturday, October 8, 2011
A strange day on the range
We woke to thunder and lightning, but this was only a warning of what was to come!!!
The radar images showed a big, wide and ugly front passing through in the morning, coming in from the west and heading straight for Brisbane. When we all arrived at the range, light rain was falling, and as we all waited behind the 300 yard line in the team vans more lightning, thunder and the rain steadily increased. The 0800hrs start was not going to happen for the team matches!!! Start time revised to 0845hrs, and we all decamped to the Brisbane Rifle Club. Then the heavens opened, and a full tropical front passed through, with roads turning into temporary rivers. Start time revised to 0945hrs.
@1000hrs we were able to get back onto the range, with light drizzle, tapering off to sunshine by the end of the team match, which was now reduced to 2 and 10 at 300 yards for 6 shooters, rotating through twice. Alas there are no online results for the team matches to allow me to comment upon.
The team match finished just after midday, and then we were expected to start the President's matches at 1300hrs. In between, lunch was provided by Jenny at the Brisbane Rifle Club, and the presentations and thanks were passed and received for the use of the club's facilities whilst the Canadian Team are present at the Duncan range.
1300hrs the President's matches started, 300 yards followed by 500 yards. Many of the team had to get used to single string shooting, but also concerned about the additional duties of scoring, and maintaining the blackboards, and making sure that we were scoring correctly, as the targets are used by TR and F Class shooters, with a Super V being scored for F Class shooters.
The parking lot between 300 and 400 yard firing lines, now resembles a "mudfest" similar to a Glastonbury rock festival!!!
The afternoon was getting warm and humid, but the winds were light, so it was a hold and squeeze event, plus trying to maintain the heart rate in the increasing temperature and humidity.
Notable scores from today were :-
300 yards
Greg Perron 50.8
Mirko Teglasi 50.8
Ian Hogg 50.6
Don Pitcairn 50.6
500 yards
Ian Hogg 50.9
Roger Romses 50.9
Steve Hunt 50.9
Greg Perron 50.8
Geoff Woodman 50.8
Tyler Sangster 50.8
Who would have thought shooting a 50.9 on an ICFRA target would result in a 21st place? The competition is brutal.
The radar images showed a big, wide and ugly front passing through in the morning, coming in from the west and heading straight for Brisbane. When we all arrived at the range, light rain was falling, and as we all waited behind the 300 yard line in the team vans more lightning, thunder and the rain steadily increased. The 0800hrs start was not going to happen for the team matches!!! Start time revised to 0845hrs, and we all decamped to the Brisbane Rifle Club. Then the heavens opened, and a full tropical front passed through, with roads turning into temporary rivers. Start time revised to 0945hrs.
@1000hrs we were able to get back onto the range, with light drizzle, tapering off to sunshine by the end of the team match, which was now reduced to 2 and 10 at 300 yards for 6 shooters, rotating through twice. Alas there are no online results for the team matches to allow me to comment upon.
The team match finished just after midday, and then we were expected to start the President's matches at 1300hrs. In between, lunch was provided by Jenny at the Brisbane Rifle Club, and the presentations and thanks were passed and received for the use of the club's facilities whilst the Canadian Team are present at the Duncan range.
1300hrs the President's matches started, 300 yards followed by 500 yards. Many of the team had to get used to single string shooting, but also concerned about the additional duties of scoring, and maintaining the blackboards, and making sure that we were scoring correctly, as the targets are used by TR and F Class shooters, with a Super V being scored for F Class shooters.
The parking lot between 300 and 400 yard firing lines, now resembles a "mudfest" similar to a Glastonbury rock festival!!!
The afternoon was getting warm and humid, but the winds were light, so it was a hold and squeeze event, plus trying to maintain the heart rate in the increasing temperature and humidity.
Notable scores from today were :-
300 yards
Greg Perron 50.8
Mirko Teglasi 50.8
Ian Hogg 50.6
Don Pitcairn 50.6
500 yards
Ian Hogg 50.9
Roger Romses 50.9
Steve Hunt 50.9
Greg Perron 50.8
Geoff Woodman 50.8
Tyler Sangster 50.8
Who would have thought shooting a 50.9 on an ICFRA target would result in a 21st place? The competition is brutal.
Friday, October 7, 2011
Love Is
Love Is, holding the compact mirror to allow her to apply her make up before the team photo!!!
Friday Afternoon
We are all back from the range, having spent the morning practicing at 300 and 500 yards. The day was dry, warm with winds ranging from 0.5 right at 300 yards, and 1.5 right at 500 yards, with a few twitches to remind you that you do have sights. The flags are raised pretty high, so at the shorter distances some of us put on more wind than we needed, but a good lesson learnt for later in the week.
Followed by a quick dash back to the hotel to change into "number ones".
Back to the range for official Palma team photos, and a to sample the local beer in the QRA club house. Even the dark beers were served very cold!!!
Then over to the Brisbane Rifle Clubhouse, which has been offered to the Canadian team as our "home on the range". This will allow for easy access to the range, and a place to clean rifles. At the clubhouse we took part in a team meeting, and then were presented with our match tickets, and a goodie bag from the QRA.
Plan for tomorrow is an early start (0800hrs), with a team match at 300 and 500 yards (2 and 15). Teams of 6 shooters, where Canada has supplied 5 teams, one U25, two veteran and two regular teams. The afternoon will be the start of the Presidents matches, again 300 and 500 yards (2 and 10). Then that will be followed by a opening ceremony with flag raising and fireworks, and a BBQ for those that want to stay for a few "stubbies". Therefore a pretty busy day in prospect, so I may not get to post anything on the blog tomorrow.
Followed by a quick dash back to the hotel to change into "number ones".
Back to the range for official Palma team photos, and a to sample the local beer in the QRA club house. Even the dark beers were served very cold!!!
Then over to the Brisbane Rifle Clubhouse, which has been offered to the Canadian team as our "home on the range". This will allow for easy access to the range, and a place to clean rifles. At the clubhouse we took part in a team meeting, and then were presented with our match tickets, and a goodie bag from the QRA.
Plan for tomorrow is an early start (0800hrs), with a team match at 300 and 500 yards (2 and 15). Teams of 6 shooters, where Canada has supplied 5 teams, one U25, two veteran and two regular teams. The afternoon will be the start of the Presidents matches, again 300 and 500 yards (2 and 10). Then that will be followed by a opening ceremony with flag raising and fireworks, and a BBQ for those that want to stay for a few "stubbies". Therefore a pretty busy day in prospect, so I may not get to post anything on the blog tomorrow.
Yesterday was spent dodging light showers, but the winds were also light, running from 2 right to 2 left at the 8, 9, 1000 yard practices, with zero wind for some relays.
Most of the team spent their time checking equipment (wind zeros), unpacking the ammunition that was shipped ahead.
We are trying to adjust to Aussie scoring and range commands, but that will take a few days to solidify.
Faisal's rifle arrived, as well as Justin and Neilson late in the afternoon.
Peter Dobell's kit back has still to be found, so he spent the afternoon organizing the container.
Today will be 3, 5, 600 yard practices, with the weather similar to yesterday, light showers and light winds.
Most of the team spent their time checking equipment (wind zeros), unpacking the ammunition that was shipped ahead.
We are trying to adjust to Aussie scoring and range commands, but that will take a few days to solidify.
Faisal's rifle arrived, as well as Justin and Neilson late in the afternoon.
Peter Dobell's kit back has still to be found, so he spent the afternoon organizing the container.
Today will be 3, 5, 600 yard practices, with the weather similar to yesterday, light showers and light winds.
Thursday, October 6, 2011
Thursday Morning
Well, it's Thursday morning in Oz, with many of us getting the first proper sleep since departing Canada on Monday. Most of the team are here, with the noticeable exceptions being Justin and Neilson who had their flights cancelled from St. John due to the storm and have been trying to make their way here ever since.
The rest of the East coast crowd made it here yesterday evening, but had missed connections on the way, due to some small delays in Canada, which then resulted in some change of flights get to Brisbane. Geoff, who departed St. Johns early on Monday, was I believe the only East coast member that made all his flights and connections.
One rifle did not make the Air New Zealand flight from Vancouver to Auckland, so Air Canada sent it on to Sydney, so there was some fun and games to be had getting it through customs and up to Brisbane, the rifle should arrive today. Gary at Brisbane customs has been a great help, with most of us having a trouble free entry with our kit.
Alas some of the team did not recognize their own bags at Brisbane airport, and went off to baggage customer service to find out why their bags did not arrive. They were just a tad embarrassed when the airport staff read out the names on the luggage tags of the bags left going round and round on the conveyor belts.
Jenny and Mirko were here to greet us, and have done a great job getting things prepared for the team and our other halves.
Yesterday afternoon, a few of the team went shopping for groceries, taking busses to and from the shopping mall. We collect the team mini busses today, and spend the morning assembling and checking kit at the range, with the afternoon spent sighting in at 900/1000 yards.
It appeared to have rained for some of last night, but today's forecast looks like there is a small chance on rain with a high on 21 and humidity of 77%, light winds predicted this morning and increasing as the day goes on. It’s a gentle start to the preparation period, but getting warmer as we approach the weekend.
The rest of the East coast crowd made it here yesterday evening, but had missed connections on the way, due to some small delays in Canada, which then resulted in some change of flights get to Brisbane. Geoff, who departed St. Johns early on Monday, was I believe the only East coast member that made all his flights and connections.
One rifle did not make the Air New Zealand flight from Vancouver to Auckland, so Air Canada sent it on to Sydney, so there was some fun and games to be had getting it through customs and up to Brisbane, the rifle should arrive today. Gary at Brisbane customs has been a great help, with most of us having a trouble free entry with our kit.
Alas some of the team did not recognize their own bags at Brisbane airport, and went off to baggage customer service to find out why their bags did not arrive. They were just a tad embarrassed when the airport staff read out the names on the luggage tags of the bags left going round and round on the conveyor belts.
Jenny and Mirko were here to greet us, and have done a great job getting things prepared for the team and our other halves.
Yesterday afternoon, a few of the team went shopping for groceries, taking busses to and from the shopping mall. We collect the team mini busses today, and spend the morning assembling and checking kit at the range, with the afternoon spent sighting in at 900/1000 yards.
It appeared to have rained for some of last night, but today's forecast looks like there is a small chance on rain with a high on 21 and humidity of 77%, light winds predicted this morning and increasing as the day goes on. It’s a gentle start to the preparation period, but getting warmer as we approach the weekend.
Monday, October 3, 2011
Hurricane Ophelia
I Just thought I would add the CBC graphic of the predicted track of the hurricane, expected to affect the Avalon peninsula on Monday at 0900hrs. Lets hope this does not interfere with the departure of East Coast team members on Monday.
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