Christmas Shoot Results
Another year at MGC done and dusted and another Christmas Shoot over and done with.
Saturday 13th we hosted our Christmas Shoot with DTL and Skeet on offer which saw 41 entries for the Skeet events, and 75 entries for the DTL (a little down on last year), but nonetheless a great vibe and atmosphere prevailed and was enjoyed by all who attended.
The weather forecast during the week didn't look good but we were looked after by the clay target gods, missing all the storms and all the rain with a beautiful day of 27 degrees and a light breeze to shoot in.
The Skeet got underway over 4 layouts and everyone shooting their 2 Skeet events. With the DTL then kicking off at 12 noon.
Hams Hams Hams up for grabs for all prizes and categories, along with Yarra Peaks wines as a prize if you hit a flash target.
25tgt Skeet Event 1
AA: R. Sammon 27/27; L. Durham 26/27; J Kalaboukas 24/25
A: J. Durham 25/25; J Barclay 24/25; D Mould 23/25
B: S Incani 24/27; G. Hunt 23/27; J Tombolato 23/27
C: R. Hughes Gage 27/29; D Naylor 26/29; L Tingate 21/25
Lady: C Hughes-Gage 20/25
Junior: Yanni Kalaboukas 21/25
Veteran: Paul Johnston 21/25
25tgt Skeet Event 2
AA: L. Durham 30/31; J. Kalaboukas 29/31; R Sammon 24/25
A: J Barclay 24/25; M Sammon 23/25; J Durham 24/30
B: G McClure 23/25; G Hunt 22/25; J Tombolato 21/25
C: R Hughes Gage 24/25; C Ford 23/25; D Naylor 24/27
Lady: L. Tingate 20/25
Junior: C. Hughes Gage 22/25
Veteran: B. Thorne 22/25
25tgt Single Barrel
AA: S. Incani 25/25; G Hunt 29/30; R Hughes Gage 28/30
A: M Appleby 29/30; R Esplin 28/30; R Nash 25/27
B: Rob William 24/27; T Caldwell 23/26; P Fennell 22/26
C: M Incani 24/25; W Green 23/25; M Sammon 22/26
Lady: L. Harrison 21/25
Junior: C. Hughes Gage 20/25
Veteran: C. Brown 23/25
25tgt Point Score
AA: L. Schroeter 75/75; B de Pedro 98/99; D Mould 97/99
A: D Naylor 74/75; D Ball 74/75; C McDougall 76/78
B: R Godfrey 73/75; S Morley 78/81; M Engel 75/81
C: M Sammon 80/81; J Tombolato 77/81; C De Carolis 72/75
Lady: C Hughes Gage 68/75
Junior: R Hughes Gage 72/75
Veteran: C Brown 73/75
25tgt Double Barrel
AA: B de Pedro 30/30; R Hughes Gage 29/30; L Schroeter 25/26
A: R Esplin 47/47; M Appleby 50/51; F Santoro 49/51
B: G McClure 25/25; J Dagher 29/30; M Rocca 28/30
C: B Thorne 26/26; M Incani 25/26; M Sammon 43/44
Lady: A Norris 25/25
Junior: N Naylor 24/25
Veteran: N Court 33/34
We also had a tribute to club member Hayden Stafford who sadly passed away during the week. The flags were lowered to half mast and we stopped for a moment to remember Hayden with his beloved Collingwood Magpies team song being played over the loud speaker. A random yellow target was put into the machines with the winner hitting the target to receive a bottle of Makers Mark in memory of Hayden. This was one by none other than Liz Schroeter!! Well done Liz!
Our ladies also put together 2 teams for the Ladies Taipan Shield with them shooting 25tgt points score. Our scores have now been sent off to the ACTA office. Thank you to Liz Schroeter, Aimee Norris, Chloe Hughes Gauge, Leni Harrison, Lou Tingate and Jacqui Durham.
While the shoot was on Lou was busy making sure the spits were turning and the pork and beef cooking to perfection. The salads arrived from Tasty Az catering and the team from Helping Hands were on deck to start serving. A huge array of desserts had been brought in by club members and the bar had "Happy Hour" all day.
A great meal and evening was had by all and the lucky raffle winners were:
1st: Rich Sammon - full leg of ham
2nd: Lou Primavera - half leg of ham
3rd: Bill Hailes - Ham nugget
A huge thank you to everyone who supported us not only at the Christmas shoot this year but during the year as well. We are a big club and it is a big job to run. We know we won't always get every decision right but everything we do is for you guys the shooter, and what we believe is the right call. A thank you to the committee for all of their hard work in ensuring the club can run as efficiently as it can and all members who help out.
This week will be the last Wednesday and Friday practice for the year. We will hold a Trench comp on December 27th as a warm up for the Scalzone Cup which is sold out and on Jan 3-4.
We wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a safe and happy 2026 and we will see you all next year!!