By ALISON HARWOOD and BRIAN REID

THE Wangaratta Clay Target Club has been busy lately providing their first class facilities to several groups enjoying the sport in a relaxed and fun atmosphere.

The club welcomed Foresight Engineering from Bright on Friday, December 8 as part of their corporate Christmas function.

Several among the group had not used a firearm before and it was very pleasing to see the entire group smash many targets at the range.

The positive comments from the entire group make these types of events very satisfying for the club and its group of dedicated volunteers.

Supervision and some basic coaching from members, as well as the use of members’ firearms, all add up to a fun, safe and enjoyable day for all.

We hope some of the people in attendance will return soon for another crack at the sport of clay target shooting.

The Wangaratta Clay Target Club also wrapped up their sporting clays shoots for 2023 over the weekend

All trophies were hams generously supplied by Londrigan Beef & Lamb.

Flash targets were thrown in the mix and the following were lucky enough to hit them and win either a practice voucher or bottle of beer (donated by Ian Auranaune): John Gibb, Neil Campbell, Royce Wojtowyez, James Chisholm, Robert Pritchard, Barry Ellis, Malcolm Hill, Russell Barnes, Mitch Benton, Simon Palubski, Harry Weygood, Marc Connell, Reg Carmody, Angelo Grassi, Rhys McGauran, Shaun McGauran, and Christian McGauran.

Main event results

AA grade - Shaun McGauran and Rhys McGaruan, 93/100.

A grade - Christian McGauran and Russell Barnes, 85/100.

B grade - Harry Weygood 82/100 and Angelo Grassi 74/100.

C grade - Barry Ellis 68/100 and John Gibb 66/100.

Junior - Anthony Chisholm 74/110.

Ladies - Marion Barnes 60/100.

Veterans - Max Kavanagh 75/100.

Our next shoot is Sunday, January 14 2024 - until then, have a Merry Christmas and a happy New Year.