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TWO DAY OLD STYLE FITASC SPORTING CHAMPIONSHIPS SATURDAY 20TH TILL SUNDAY 21ST MAY VENUE: AUSTRALIAN SPORTING CLAYS SYDNEY 150 TARGETS OVER TWO DAYS NOMS $130 ALL UP INCLUDES LUNCHES PLEASE SHARE THIS WITH YOUR SHOTTY MATES We are only 6 days away for the only 'OLD STYLE FITASC TWO DAY SPORTING CHAMPIONSHIPS" in New South Wales. F.I.T.A.S.C. ( Federation Internationale de Tir aux Armes Sportives de Chasse) The system of shooting FITASC Sporting has evolved over a number of years. Prior to the 1988 FITASC Sporting World Championships that were held in Australia, what is now known as “Old Style FITASC Sporting” was used for all FITASC Sporting events. The Old Style FITASC is still considered by shooters, as the optimum enjoyment for Sporting Clay Shooters. Because we are shooting 'Old Style' makes this is a limited competitor event, we will only have 9 squads that shoot over three layouts, each layout will have 5-8 throwers and 5 stands (see the photo of the hula hoop, that's a stand), these stands are placed in various postion in the range, not together. Three squads go out, shoot their layout and when completed the next 3 squads go forth and so on till you have shot all three layouts (25 targets per layout, 75 targets per day). As at today there is a couple of squads to fill up. We know everyone would like to just rock up on the day and get in a squad, but this will not happen, we need to have everyone PRE NOMINATE so we can arrange catering etc. So please, if you have not emailed or phoned Paul (see attached NOMINATION FORM) do so now to get a slot. Call your usual squad mates and put in a squad together. Do so before it is too late. I have only shot this once last November and I can honestly say that it was exceptional and I do not know why we do not do this every time, I loved it! So, for those that still want to come up on the day, there may be a last second dropout, a spot may come available, who knows, so if you do not want to take a risk, nominate now, if not, good luck on the day.

Hi Everyone The sun has set on our first additional PRACTICE DAY and it was a cracker!! we had over 40 shooters join us by lunchtime (I had to leave) and to a man they were all smiling all day! Perfect for practice. The most common phrase I heard all day was "can you give me that target again please". Our range setters did a wonderful job setting a shootable challenging range, 8 stands, 28 throwers. This was not an easy range, not a super hard range but absolutely perfect for a practice day. Everything was hittable (except the incommer C bird Stand 2 for me). A few months ago, (pre Claymate system), if asked, I would have said that practice days are just that, a day to practice, we squaded up, we shot what we were told and went home. My main priority was competition and improving my grading in this discipline. but...... my opinion has now changed, since we have made squading optional and just go shoot whatever we want, this has become a favorite day, just like a dog that is let off the leash in a park we can now go and shoot, hone our skills and have more fun than may be legal. Today, my 'squad' shot every target, mixed up impossible to easy SIM targets, laughed when Claymate cards are not removed for the next shooter and generally had a great time. So, in retrospect, why do we shoot field and game..... for the trophies, the grading, the meager prizes or for the fun and company? I have got to say, it is the latter. We all have a drawer full of cards and ribbons and we have all shot the shells we have won but more importantly we have made friendships for life. Thank you to all that arrived early this morning to learn how to set up (and pack up). Without these volunteers we would not have additional days, if you would like give an hour of your time to help set up, please arrive at the range at 7.15am on the day. Our next PRACTICE DAYS are the normal first Saturday of June, 3rd. Then the following Saturday, 10th of June. Please bring your friends. You may share this with your shotty mates.

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Hi Everyone Please share this with what shotty mates you think need it Our first EXTRA PRACTICE DAY is only 2 sleeps away, this coming Saturday. So, as a service to help you come up with an excuse to come and get some Aroma Therapy please fell free to use any of the following excuses, and please, send us some other excuses so we can add them to the list. * I left my gun at the range. * I am going to buy milk. * I am going to look for Mothers Day presents. * If I don't go, (insert name), will shoot all the easy targets! * I will be meditating in my shed (or room), please do not disturb me for 3 hours. * I am going to clean YOUR car. * They neeeed me!! * I need to go or be in breech of Sub Section 3 Article 5 Clause 6 of the Firearms Act. * If I don't use it, it will rust. * Someone has to take a stand and rid the area of the Feral Clay Pigeon! * Zombie training , we have all seen 'The Walking Dead!' * (insert name) lost his arm in an accident and needs me! So, if you have some additional excuses to add, please feel free and join us for the first of hopefully many more PRACTICE DAYS,

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Hi Everyone Here is the latest updated Shoot Calendar for Australian Sporting Clays Sydney. Please copy it to your diary. This new calendar highlights all the competitions at your club and also the additional PRACTICE DAYS we are now starting on the second Saturday of the month. PLEASE SHARE THIS WITH YOUR SHOTTY MATES

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Hi Everyone What can be better than one monthly practice shoot....two monthly practice shoots, of course! This coming Saturday (13th May) will be the first of our additional PRACTICE SHOOTS each month. STARTS 9AM. This extra day is a huge commitment to the committee and volunteering members to set up, man the office, maintain the stands and traps on these additional days, so please show your support and come down. If you have friends that wish to try this sport, please bring them along and they can shoot with your supervision on a P650 form. Naturally, if the additional day is a success, maybe in the future we will be able to open more days each month. PLEASE SHARE THIS WITH YOUR SHOTTY MATES

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Hi Everyone Just a quick reminder that this coming Saturday (June 6) is PRACTICE DAY at your club starting at 9am till about 3pm. You are welcome to bring unlicenced friends to shoot under your supervision. They just need a fill out a Firearms P650 form and show identification. We have stand 7 set up with some reasonably comfortable targets to them start on. We have 8 stands and approx 32 throwers for you to hone your skills on. PLEASE REMIND YOUR SHOTTY MATES

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Recently, we asked for any photos of our club. Today we received a photo taken yesterday by member James Googan while he was flying over our club. You can see the trails to the stands and our clubhouse clearly, Thanks James, a great photo.

Hi Everyone The second of four Big Bird Shoots this year is over, we had 35 competitors battling out some very very technical targets. HIGH GUN ANDREW BELL 86 A GRADE PETER CASSAR 82 HARRY KASSIANOU 82 SHOOT OFF STEPHEN NEWCOMBE 75 B GRADE BILLY T 74 KASSAN SINDYAN 74 SHOOT OFF GEORGE SALIBA 73 C GRADE PAUL LEONARD 59 CURTIS KASSIANOU 59 SHOOT OFF PARIS JAMES 57 OUR NEXT BIG BIRD SHOOT IS ON JULY 30TH, PLEASE TELL YOUR MATES AND LETS MAKE THIS A BIG ONE! CONGRATS TO ALL THE WINNERS.

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Hi Everyone PLEASE SHARE THIS WITH YOUR SHOTTY MATES What is happening in May in your Club. Saturday 6th May PRACTICE DAY from 9am Saturday 13th May PRACTICE DAY from 9am. This is the first of the additional days, please support this and bring your friends. Saturday/Sunday 20th - 21st May FITASC Championships. See the Events posts/email to nominate. Only 45 shooters for the 2 days and already half filled. Please be quick.

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Australian Sporting Clays Sydney is Sydney's s PREMIER VENUE for Sporting Clays. Over our long history we have endeavoured to encourage and promote our unique sport to clay target shooters. So much so, that Sporting Clays is the fastest growing discipline in the clay target family. With this increasing demand your club has decided to extend their opening days to have TWO PRACTICE DAYS a month and ONE COMPETITION DAY. So, starting next month, in May 2017, we will have PRACTICE DAYS on the FIRST and SECOND Saturdays of the month, followed by a COMPETITION DAY on the THIRD Sunday of the month. As you can imagine, this is a big commitment for the members and committee, especially the range setters, who work for many hours setting up the course the day before (and putting it all away after). So please use these days to work out the kinks in your shooting or just have a great fun time shooting and to also bring friends to try out this amazing sport. We will have STAND 7 set up for the normal clays and a couple of easy ones for your mates/family to try. A sport shared is a sport enjoyed. All it takes is for them to sign a P650 form and be accompanied by a licenced shooter to try. The minimum age is 12yo with parental supervision. SO, THIS MONTH WE HAVE THE FOLLOWING HAPPENING Saturday 6th May PRACTICE DAY and ST GEORGE HUNTERS Saturday 13th May PRACTICE DAY Saturday - SUNDAY 20th -21st FITASC Old Style 2 day comp Your club is moving forward, taking on more work for you to enjoy this sport. Please think about what you can do to help, be it helping with setup or helping put away at the end of the day. The more support the club gets will be encouraging to open more days, hold more comps, build more stands. We need your support and input. Please share this with all your shotty mates

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