Julv 1983 - Australian Clay Target Association

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The Leeton G.un Club's monthly shoot as advertised was
difficult enough without the added difficulty of poor visibil-
ity. The program consisted of Double Rise and Deauville
Doubles events.
With the day being rainy and overcast the pairs of black,
targets were soon lost in the gloom.
However, the 45 shooters who attended were on their mettle
and some good scores were carded.
Three generations
a Three generations of Salafia family - Chris, Tony jnr, Paul
and Tony snr.
The Salafia family of Leeton were particularly pleased with
the day as they had three generations of shooters on the
tracks.
Tony Salafia snr, visiting from the coast, heads a very
enthusiastic clay shooting family.
His son Tony has been one of the Riverina's most consistent
title winners, while his grandsons Tony, and twins Chris and
Paul, are fine shots for their age and experience.
Unfortunately "young" Tony was unable to attend on
Sunday, but the rest of the family were out in force with Tony
junr's wife Pat helping with the afternoon teas as always
Only one possible was carded in the eye-opener of five pairs
Double Rise. This was shot by Angelo Paonne, of Leeton.
Leeton and District Double Rise Championship of 10 pairs
was shot from 15 metres: with Allan Walker, Narrandera Gun
Club 19/20, first; after a hard fought shoot-off with Max
Stanmore, 33140, second; and Max Stanmore, Leeton Gun
Club, 30140 third.
Woman shooter: Alice Walker, Narrandera. Front Marker:
Neville Sheehan, Barellan Gun Club 12/20,
The win by Alan Walker gave him a winning double for the
weekend as he brought in the only possible in the Double Rise
Championship held at Wagga on Saturday, as well.
Leeton and District Deauville Doubles Championship of 20
pairs shot from 20 metres resulted: George and Craig Cealey,
Nwrandera 23/23 pairs, first; Allan Walker and John Blain,
Narrandera, 22/23, pairs, second.
The day finished with a 20 target Double Barre' Sweepstake
from 16 metres.
Nine possibles were carded and the sweeps divided by Gus
Mallamace, Tony Salafia, Fred Schmetzer, Angelo Paonne,
Noel McDermott, Mark O'Mahoney, Allen Bound, Sam Papa-
sidero and Glen Evans. 0
AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET SHOOTING NEWS-JULY 1983
Effective Communicstion
All organisations including the V.C.T.A. would generaly
agree that a problem of the times 1s that of effective
communication, in the endeavour to improve expedient and
accurate information into clubs it is the intention of the
V.C.T.A. to send to &U clubs affiliated with our association a
newsletter on a regular basis.
V.C.T.A. Administration
The State Council is currently reviewing all administrative
procedures with the view to provide the optimum orgariisation
to meet the needs of Zones, Clubs and Shooters. All
progressive associations must constantly consider the need
for change to ensure that they keep up with the changing
times. Plans are well under way in this area, a coaching sub
committee has already met and recommendations made have
started to be put into effect to the betterment of Victorian
Coaching.
V.C.T.A. Administration Fee Increase
At the November meeting of State Council it was unanimously
decided that the Administration Fee be increased from
$2 to $10 being consistent with other States some of which
have a fee in excess of $10 per club. This increase is necessary
to help offset rising costs such as postage and photo copying
etc. The President earnestly requests your support re this
increase which in the majority of clubs represents only a few
cents per member.
Firearms Trainfng Grant
The V.C.T.A. was once again very pleased with the grant
from the Department of Police & Emergency Services of
$7150 to assist our association in Firearms Training Awareness.
Individual clubs who applied for a grant and supplied
the necessary information received a share of the grant. A
sum of $500 has also been allocated to each Zone to assist with
Zone Training Programs.
Victorian Sports Aid Foundation
The Victorian Sports Aid Foundation is a joint project of the
Department of Youth Sport & Recreation and the Statewide
Building Society to assist young Victorian Athletes to achieve
higher Australian and International ranking. In 1982 Alex
Crikis and Ian Hale were successful applicants. If any shooter
wishes to apply for a grant 1 would be pleased to supply
further information.
The closing dates of applications are as follows, all applications
must be processed through the State Association - 15th
April, 1983 - 15th July, 1983 - 15th October, 1983.
State Coaching Program
The V.C.T.A. State Coaching Sub Committee met recently
with Mr G. Biggs, the Victorian State Coach, at the Melbourne
Gun Club and formulated a program to fully utilise the
Firearms Training Grant and the Department of Youth Sport
and Recreation Sports Assistance Grant which totalled
$10,450.
Summary of Progrm Firearms Training Grant
$1000 to each Zone for Firearms Training Awareness Seminar
$4000
$3150 to V.C.T.A. for production and distribution of Wall
Charts on Trap & Skeet Shooting - also the V.C.T.A. will
contribute $2 for every $1 from the grant for the production
of the V.C.T.A. Coaching Manual $3150
Sports Assistance Grant
Coaching & Instructional Programs $2000
State Coaching Director $1000
$250 for each Zone Coach for administrative costs and
travelling expenses $1000
Sport for all programs, $100 to each Zone and $100 to
V.C.T.A. $550
Sport in Schools $200 to each Zone and $200 for V.C.T.A.
(V.C.T.A. Grant to be used for State Schoolboy/girl Championship
to be held at Mildura Gun Club 8th September
1953) $1000 -
Total $12650
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