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Last Updated    19 November, 2008

JULY 2008 NEWSLETTER

NEWCASTLE LAKE MACQUARIE CLAY TARGET CLUB

Newsletter July 2008

Congratulations

Kevin Thompson has qualified in first position for the Australian DTL team. Kevin will be shooting in Ireland at the world titles. The club committee has extended the invitation for Kevin to practise at the club at no cost, from the committee and members we wish you, Kevin, a safe trip and good shooting. As part of his selection process Kevin shot 300/300 in the point score section, not a bad effort for a bloke who stands on the wrong side of his gun!!

 

One of our new Juniors, David Douglas, has been selected to attend the World Skeet Titles as a member of the Australian team after competing recently at the National Skeet Championships.  A wonderful effort given he only started shooting skeet the month before.  The club will also support David’s skeet practice at no cost – Good Luck and Good Shooting!!!

 

Another of our new members, Dino Santos, has only been shooting since February and has managed to pick up Gold and Silver “B” grade medals at the 2008 DTL Nationals. Well done Dino, I’m sure we will see you in the winners circle more often than not.

 

Kevin Raymond has again stepped up a notch to take out the SSAA 5 Stand State Titles at Cecil Park. Kevin has been chasing sporting and 5 stand events over the last few years and has now stepped into the top ranks of his chosen discipline.

 

The 2008 Olympics are not far away, August 10th will see Michael Diamond again representing Australia, Michael has been in scintillating form. Recent events on the world circuit have seen Michael equal his world record of 148/150 + 25 and win another event by 5 targets against the very same competitors who will be trying to better him in Beijing. A very daunting task for them I would think.


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HUNTER ACADEMY OF SPORT – YOUNG SHOOTER TAKES MAJOR AWARD

Our future Olympians will come from our junior ranks and one of the best nurseries at the moment is the Hunter Academy of Sport at Newcastle, which features Clay Target Shooting as one of its sports.

More than 2,000 people attended the presentation night earlier this month at which Newcastle Lake Macquarie Clay Target Club junior member, Russell McCoy from Old Bar near Taree took one of the major awards.

We sincerely congratulate Russell who took the award for "outstanding performance in an individual (non team) sport.

The Academy was founded in 1987 and is now Australia’s largest regional facility with about 600 young athletes taking part in the various talent development programs.

Congratulations are also due to NLMCTC executive, Graham Gosling, who is also the Clay Target Shooting Program Co-Ordinator and a very proud Head Coach. It is good to see our youngsters participating so well and at such high levels in shooting sports.

(Russell McCloy and Graham Gosling)

NEWS

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 EXTRA PRACTICE DAYS

DO YOU WANT TO IMPROVE YOU SHOOTING TECHNIQUES

After the successfull trialing of the extra Practice session on the

3rd Saturday of the month the NLMCTC have seen  enough support from

both members and visiting shooters to make it a  permanent

event.  This is a great chance for those shooters who have trouble

getting to the club on a Wednesday afternoon for a practice.

John Paul will be coordinating the Practice sessions and it is important

 that you contact him a couple of days prior to the Saturday to register

 your interest.   Practice will start at

 10. 00am so if you would like to take advantage of these extra Practice

opportunities then please contact

JOHN  PAUL  ………… 0249-426081

And don’t forget … Practice, Practice, Practice…

P.S.   Why not bring the family with you and make use of

the clubs BBQ facilities and enjoy  lunch in the natural bushland

  setting of the clubs grounds.

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YOU MUST SHOW YOUR FIREARMS LICENCE.

         ***  NO SHOW NO SHOOT ***

Amendment to Club Approvals by additional

       conditions requiring licence checks.

 From the Firearms Registry  25th July 2005.

Quote:  Club officials must check that members/visitors

possess a current firearms licence EVERY time they

participate in club activities,  The club official must view

the firearms licence expiry date and ensure the category of

firearm and relevant genuine reason on the rear of the

licence matches the respective club activity.  The  ONLY

exception is where a temporary exemption has been granted

authorising a new club member to handle firearms under

supervision. Section 68 of the Firearms Act 1996 confirms

a licence or permit must be produced on demand by a police

officer. Club officials have reported to the Firearms Registry

of  being confronted by members/visitors suggesting Section

68 confirms a police officer ONLY can demand to view a

firearms licence. This is not correct. Club officials must

conduct this physical check EVERY time prior to allowing

the person to participate in club activities that involves

the handling of a firearm.

As a delegate of the NSW Police Commissioner, the

Manager Services ao the NSW Firearms Registry, under

Clause 80(1)©, (4)(b) & (5) of the NSW Firearms

(General) Regulations 1997, requires such physical licence

inspections as a condition of your club’s approval.

The club is obliged to refuse participation by any person

who is unable to produce a current firearms licence for

the category of firearm and relevant genuine reason.

The practice by the Firearms Registry of notifying clubs

when a member’s licence is suspended or revoked will

continue. However the club should not rely solely upon

this notification and must conduct the above physical

check without exception.  “ End Quote.

 Further information can be obtained from: 

NSW Firearms Registry, Locked Bag 1

Murwillumbah NSW 2484. Phone 1300 362 562

Interstate Ph: 02 66708590.

Email: firearmsenq@police.nsw.gov.au  or

Website: http://www.police.nsw.gov.au/

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NEW PRACTICE SHOOT FEES

It has been quite some time since this club has had any

increase in Practice Fees, but owing to increased costs of

maintaining the very high standard of grounds, equipment

and services that we are proud to offer to our Members,

Fellow Shooters and Visitors it is necessary to make a small

increase in the cost of Practice Shoot Fees. Therfore as from

the   1/11/2007  the following practice shoot fees will apply,

WEDNESDAY PRACTICE ……. $ 7. 00 Per Round (25Tgts)

SATURDAY PRACTICE ………. $ 7. 00 Per Round (25Tgts)

ALL ADDITIONAL TARGETS …  . 30 cents each.

The NLMCTC  committee thank you for your support and

understanding and look forward to enjoying your company

on your next visit to the Newcastle Lake Macquarie Clay

Target Club.

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NLMCTC FROM THE AIR.

Have you ever wondered what Newcastle Lake Macquarie

Clay Target Club Shooting Complex would look like from

a bird’s eye view perspective,  well thanks to talents of

Karl Hofman you can now see the full beauty and diverse

Layout of the NLMCTC complex which is setout in a nature

enviroment. Karl has taken  some terrific photos of the club

from his plane and can be viewed on the NLMCTC’s home

web page, on display in the clubs office and at the end of

this story, But wait I here you say “you want more”

Well we have more for anyone who would like their own

photo you can contact:

  Karl Hofman Photography

 42 Ruston Avenue Valentine 2280

    0418 691799  or  0249 428595  or  Fax  0249  427693

  and he will be only too happy to look after you.

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SUPPORT  THE  LEUKAEMIA  FOUNDATION

The Gosling Family in support of the LEUKAEMIA FOUNDATION have taken it all off !!. and would like to invite everybody to also help to support this needy organization in the fight against LEUKAEMIA so please make a donation at  www.worldsgreatestshave.com  




 

*** OFFICIAL NLMCTC CLUB CLOTHING ***
*** NLMCTC CLUB CLOTHING FOR SALE ***
! Available Now ! from the club office is the range of official NLMCTC club CAPS, BRIMMED HATS and POLO SHIRTS,in a range of sizes to fit all shapes of Men, Ladies, Boys, Girls and Veterans as well as their support crews.
Be seen to be stylish and supportive when you are competeing and/or visiting at your club or at other venue's when you are wearing NLMCTC club apparal.
Please consult our office staff or committee for assistance with trying on and purchasing of club clothing. GOOD SHOOTING TO ALL.
"YOU'LL NEVER LOOK BETTER"

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