Rifle Club Report

Last Saturday, Shore held its annual Old Boy and Parent-Son Full Bore competitions. Both competitions are a huge event on the shooting calendar, occurring after the GPS Competition. The conditions were fantastic with mild winds and warm, sunny weather.

The Old Boy Competition is a day when shooting Old Boys can return to Hornsby Rifle Range and compete against the current team. Rifle shooting has the longest history of GPS sports dating back to 1885, and one of Shore’s most successful Winter Sport records. Therefore, the current team had a lot to compete with.

We saw the return of many great shooters – some of which had only graduated last year, part of the premier GPS team of 2020/21, while some graduated 40 years ago. Plenty of banter was had between generations of rifle shooters. The competition was very close – with our current team holding their own to the older boys. However, the Old Boys came out victorious – winning by one point 199-17 to 200-20.

Additionally, the Parent-Son Shooting was also held. This offered current shooter’s parents an opportunity to fire a detail, with their son coaching them. Lots of laughs were had, as parents realized the weight and kickback of shooting. It also offered plenty of friendly competition, as families competed against each other. Congratulations to Russel for winning the Parent-Son Competition. Special mention to Jasper Liew in Year 8 who top scored for the day with 40-6. Amazing score for a Junior member and a good sign for seasons to come.

Old Boys’ Parent-Son day signified the end of the 2022 Shore Full Bore Rifle Shooting season. Next weekend sees the Small Bore Rifle Shooting Parent-Son Competition and a close of that season.

Thank you for the amazing memories.

Alec Carter
Rifle Shooting Captain

Top Image Credit: Past and present Captains, from left: Alec Carter (22), Matt Wylie (09), Angus Langsford (21), Ben Scouller (14), Scott Skidmore (13), Richard Burnell (72), Lachlan Perry (15), Adam Beale (17).