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Presidents’ Shield Pistol Shoot Australian Commando Association Victoria vs Australian SAS Association Victoria Our annual ACAVIC vs ASASAV pistol shoot was held on Sunday, 16 October 2022 after a three-year Covidinduced hiatus. The weather finally gave us a break after a week of heavy rainfall, with sun and light winds prevailing during the day. The Yarra Pistol Club welcomed us back with wide open arms and had their com plex in Wellington Road at Lysterfield looking a treat and ready for a great after - noon’s shooting. Following registration, a settling coffee and the obli - gatory safety briefing, a total of 52 shooters demonstra ted their skills (or slight nervousness if first timers) on the standard pistol range. Each shooter had five practice rounds, followed by five sighting rounds to allow all to “get their eye in”. Every shooter had a Club instructor to expertly assist and/or guide them. We then had 10 shots, at our own pace, that were counted for the competition. By Glenn MacDonald, Secretary ACAVIC The Presidents’ Shield was regained by the Victorian SAS Association by the narrowest of margins – less than half a point. The final scores were ASASAV 86.71 to ACAVIC 86.28. This year all the ASASAV Family shot very consistently and their combined average score was 86.71 (out of a possible 100) just besting the ACAVIC Family who scored 86.28. A 0.43 margin!! Well done to the ASASAV Team. The top four shooters in each Association then put on a fire and movement demon - stra tion for the rest of the group. The ACAVIC team comprised Cameron Burnet, Mel Downing, Trevor Berg - man and his father Don Bergman, while the ASASAV team had Dwayne Cananzi, Adam O’Donnell, Phil Sulli - van and Doug McCarty. The ASASAV team was a little fitter (faster moving) and a little more accurate on the day to be declared the victors. Don Bergman put in a sterling effort for a 90+ year old Commando (see the picture). Old friends. Original 1955 2 Commando Company comrades Don Bergman, left, and Geoff Lander were still going strong at the pistol shoot. ACAVic secretary Glenn MacDonald, left, and ASASAV president Phil Sullivan proudly display the Presidents’ Shield that is hotly contested between the two Associations. Photos supplied. 10 COMMANDO ~ The Magazine of the Australian Commando Association ~ Edition 13 I 2022
So, the President’s Shield will sit in the ASASAV trophy cabinet until Sunday 15 October 2023! – please put this date in your Calendar now and come along to help your Association regain the Shield for another year Final Results. Presidents’ Shield. ASASAV 86.71; ACAVIC 86.28 Individual shooting. AC A V I C t o p s h ooter: Cameron Burnet 91; ASASAV top shooter: Dwayne Cananzi 95; non-Association Men’s top shooter: Kevin Downing 85; non-Association Women’s top shooter: Summer James 82. Side Note – the shooting gaff of the day saw a shooter (non-Association – a reported family member of committee man Ozzie Osborne?) put a round into the table in front of him as he brought his pistol down to reset for the next shot – it did not count in his final score. A huge thank you to the Yarra Pistol Club and the staff who turned out on the day. Their hospitality, venue and support for our Families is first class and I would be happy to endorse any of our Family who might be thinking of joining the Club. They have growing Junior and Female contingents as well as a very reasonable subscription package. Please call Treasurer Paul Thomas on 0419 368 455 if interested. oOo COMMANDO FOR LIFE COMMANDO ~ The Magazine of the Australian Commando Association ~ Edition 13 I 2022 11
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