National Rifle Association of New Zealand

Upcoming Events

3rd-4th March
Oamaru

OTAGO RIFLE ASSOCIATION
121st ANNUAL CHAMPIONSHIP
3rd & 4th MARCH 2012

BOUNDRY CREEK RIFLE RANGE

APPROX 2km NORTH OF OAMARU

8-30 am START ON BOTH DAYS
SATURDAY, 300, 500, 600, 600yds
SUNDAY, 300, 500, 600.

BRING YOUR OWN LUNCH PLUS MORNING & AFTERNOON TEA

ENTRY FEE

$45-00 ALL GRADES

Book accommodation early as there seems to be a lot on in town this particular weekend

ORGANISER - B. E. PLANT

(03) 437-0366

bruce.plant@clear.net.nz

 


3rd March
Cheltenham

CHELTENHAM RIFLE CLUB
Invites the shooters of the NRANZ to the

KIWITEA CHAMPIONSHIP
and the postponed
SOUTHERN HAWKES BAY CHAMPIONSHIPS

Saturday 3rd and 4th March 2012 at the
Cheltenham Rifle Range

 Shooting starts 9am sharp both days
Entry fees $70 for both days or $40 for one day only.

 

Programme and competitions:

Saturday 3rd March, Kiwitea Championships:

Match 1  -  Paki-Rewa (Smithers) Cup  - 300yds. Holder Mitch Maxberry.
Match 2  -  Apiti Cup - 500yds - Holder Steve Muschamp.
Match 3  -  Cheltenham Match ( McCorkindale Cup) - 600yds. Holder Mitch Maxberry.
Match 4  -  Kimbloton Aggregate. Aggregate of matches 1 and 3. Holder Jonno Phillips.
Match 5  -  Concurrent teams Match, Target Rifle, Stevenson Cup. Aggregate of Matches 1,2 & 3. Entries must be in before start of match 2. Four club members. Composite teams welcome but ineligible for trophy.
Holders Petone No.1.
Match 6  -  F Class Champion. Aggregate of matches 1, 2 & 3. Holder A. Lundberg.
Match 7  -   Kiwitea Graded Championship. Aggregate of matches 1, 2 & 3.

Trophies and badges for all grades:
Linkfield Cup for Tyro.
C Grade Cup. Holder Les Marshall
C Grade Runner up - NZ Army Trophy - Holder Hamish Rutherfurd.

Match 8  -  Handicap Championship.
Aggregate  of matches 1, 2 & 3 plus NRA grading list handicap.
Target Rifle holder - Arthur Garlick
FTR Class - CRC Mug - Anita Benbrook.
Match 9  -  Kiwitea Open Championship and Champion Belt.
Aggregate of matches 1, 2 & 3. Holder Mitch Maxberry.                           


Sunday 4th March, Southern Hawkes Bay Championships: (Rescheduled from 31 Dec 2011)

Match 1 - 300 Yds 10 counting shots
Match 2 - 500 yds 10 counting shots
Match 3 - 600 yds 10 counting shots
Match 4 - Final: 600 yds 7 counting shots - TR only.

To qualify: 6 top aggregates of matches 1-3

Licensed Victuallers Cup- Holder: Mitch Maxberry

Match 5
Team Shoot - Onga Onga Cup - Holders: Petone
4 members of one club including one F-Class shooter.
Entries before start of match 2.
Aggregates of matches 1-3

Match 6
Ted Farley Memorial Cup - Holder: P Hofman
FTR Cup - Holder: Rick Fincham
F-Class Aggregate of matches 1-3

Match 7
Cammock Cup - Holder: Not presented?
Tyro Grade Aggregate of matches 1-3

Match 8
Oringi Cup - Holder: Eric Rawlings
C Grade Aggregate of matches 1-3

Match 9
Tahoraiti Cup - Holder: Noel Bennett
B Grade Aggregate of matches 1-3

Match 10
Ritchie Cup - Holder: Mitch Maxberry
A Grade Aggregate of matches 1-3

Match 11
CRC Cup- Holder: Arthur Garlick
Aggregate of Matches 1-3 plus NRA grading list handicap.

Match 12
Championship Belt - Holder: Mitch Maxberry
Aggregate of matches 1-4

Sunday only - spot prizes drawn at random from score cards.

Overnight camping welcome with a hangi on Saturday afternoon. The bar will be open after shooting finished for the day. Food and drinks will be available both days with a BBQ operating from midday - sausages and hamburgers $1.50 or BYO!

The small print:

  1. All Matches are open to NRA affiliated shooters and will be fired under NRA rules, unless stated otherwise.

  2. Only ammunition as approved by NRA to be used.  Competitors to supply their own.

  3. Entry Fee is Honours only of $70 for both days, $40 for one day, all grades (inc NRA levies)

  4. Matches 1-3 are 10 counting shots with 2 convertible sighters.

  5. The final shall be the highest 6 aggregate scores (Target class) and consist of 7 counting shots with 2 convertible sighters.

  6. Grading is based on latest NRA grading list. Shooters may enter in a higher grade.

  7. In the event of the shoot being not attended, entries will be refunded.

  8. Time Limit of 14 mins at all ranges will be enforced.

  9. Number of prizes and badges to be presented will be at the discretion of the organising committee.

  10. For the purposes of the team shoot the shooters club is the one that they are affiliated to NRA through.

  11. Tyro is defined as per the NRA definition.

  12. All disputes will be referred to the range committee. 

  13. Entries for the teams' event must be received before the start of shooting at 500 yds.

  14. Centrals shall be scored as a V for FTR and F-class shooters to have a possible maximum of 50.10.

Contact Martin Cook for any queries:

Email: martin_cook@ihug.co.nz - Phone: 06 356 1073, Post: 25 Sycamore Crescent, Fitzherbert, Palmerston North.

 


Sat Sun 10/11 Mar 12
Otorohanga Rifle Club Range

SOUTH AUCKLAND RIFLE ASSOCIATION MEETING
CENTENARY CHAMPIONSHIP

SATURDAY & SUNDAY 10/11th March 2012
LOCATION: Otorohanga Rifle Club, Awatane Road
10km North of Otorohanga.

PROGRAMME
SATURDAY 10th March 9am Start
2 + 10 Shots at 300, 500 & 600 yards.
A Coached Team match for the Victoria Banner will take place after the
individual shoot if time permits and sufficient numbers allow.

SUNDAY 11th March 9am Start
2 + 15 Shots at 900 & 1000 yards.
Classes: F, F/TR, TR (A, B, C grades)
Prizes: Gold, Silver & Bronze medals will be awarded for championship
aggregates in all classes. In addition, trophies will be awarded to
the winners of short, long and overall aggregates.

In addition, all competitors will receive a 100th anniversary
commemorative medal.

Cost of shoot: $30 per day
Hot Food & refreshments available Saturday after close of shooting.

Camping available on range.

Contact Details:
Club President Andrew Fitzpatrick Ph 07 855 8999
Club Secretary John Apperley Ph 07 873 8478


24th-25th March
Westport

Nelson Championships
Westport Rifle Range.

Saturday March 24th, 9am start
10 shots @ 300, 500, 600, and 700 yards.

Sunday  March 25th -  8.30am start
10 shots @ 300, 600 and 700 yards.

700 yards shot on 600 yard target.

Entry fee $40

There will be no catering on the range.
Malcolm Dodson, Meeting organiser.

m_gdodson@xtra.co.nz    03-5705542 / 027-6522640

 


24th-25th Mar 2012
Hamilton Whatawhata Club Range

HAMILTON WHATAWHATA RIFLE CLUB
65TH ANNUAL MEETING AND COMBINED F CLASS NATIONALS
SATURDAY & SUNDAY 24TH @ 25TH MARCH 2012

VENUE
HAMILTON WHATAWHATA CLUB RANGE
SH23 ON THE HAMILTON - RAGAN ROAD
ENTRANCE 3.7KMS WEST OF WHATAWHATA

PROGRAMME
SATURDAY 24TH MARCH - COMMENCING AT 8.30AM
MATCH 1 - 10 SHOTS @ 600YDS
MATCH 2 - 10 SHOTS @ 800YDS
MARCH 3 - 10 SHOTS @ 900YDS

SUNDAY 25TH MARCH - COMMENCING AT 8.30AM
MATCH 4 - 10 SHOTS @ 900YDS
MATCH 5 - 10 SHOTS @ 1000YDS
MATCH 6 - CHAMP AGG - A,B,C,FO & F-TR
MATCH 7 - COACHED TEAMS 4 SHOOTERS + COACH
10 SHOTS @ 1000YDS

F Class:  V bulls will be scored as 6.   All targets will have a ½ moa white centre for F-Class super V bull scoring as 6.super v. e.g. 6.8. ,  6.5 etc.

ENTRY FEES ALL GRADES AND CLASSES
BOTH DAYS - $60
1ST DAY ONLY - $30
2ND DAY ONLY - $30

OFFICERS
PRESIDENT - RAYMOND YEE
CRO - GLEN HODGES
MTG SEC - GRAEME PIPER - piperpatch@yahoo.com

NOTES:
F Class shooters may be squaded separately from TR Shooters
and may shoot on 600 yard targets at 800 & 900 yards
(depending on conditions).

Please bring ammo for the entire competition on Saturday 24th
(to enable the competition to be completed on Sat in
the unlikely event of low participation.


7th-8th April
Trentham

Hawkes Bay Champs - Easter Weekend 2012

Sat 7 Apr - 300, 500 & 600yds
The Champion of Champions Event will follow the completion of match 3 on this day.

Sun 8 Apr - 800 & 900yds
followed by the Collins Shield Champion Club coached teams event.
Be in to grab this premier club shield.

Entry fees $35 - for either Sat or Sun
$55 to enter both days.
$35 per 5 shooter club team (Collins Shield match)

For full entry and programme conditions click here


14th-15th April
Ashburton
Canterbury Autumn Mtg

15th April
Brancepeth & Masterton

Wairarapa Super Long Range Championships

The ULTIMATE Long Range Challenge

Sunday the 15th April 2012
At the Club Range,

Range is located on Brancepeth Station
600mtrs north of Wainuioru
on the Masterton Stronvar Road.

(Highlight the road names and right mouse click
select google map seach)

Shooting to Consist of 10 shots plus sighting shots
FIRST HIT FIRST SIGHTER) at 1,000   1,100 & 1,200 yds    

Please Note: The Crops are gone and the grass is back
PREPARE YOURSELF FOR THE ULTIMATE
All shooting on NRA Long Range Targets

Target (Standard Target Rifle)
F-TR (Scoped .308 or .223 Rifle)
F Class Open (to 8mm)

Medals in each class
Shooting to commence at 9.00am
Entry Fee all classes - $30

Any weight bullet otherwise NRA Rules to apply.
BBQ WILL BE READY AND WAITING FOR AFTER THE SHOOT

Secretary:     
Frank Duckett
22 Lyon Street
Featherston
(06) 3089 657 or (027) 220 5339


Sun 22nd April
Cheltenham

Inter Assn Teams

(This is a rescheduled date from Sun 4th Mar)
More Info to be posted on this event shortly, Team Selections etc.


25th April
Kaitoke
Wellignton Service Rifle Associtaionn - ANZAC Day Shoot

April (TBA)
Rotorua
North Island 300m

12th May
Kaituna
Marlborough Autumn Champs

13th May
Kaituna
Quadrangular Teams

Sat 21 May 2012
Otorohanga Rifle Club Range

OTOROHANGA RIFLE CLUB
Annual Closing Day Shoot
Awatane Road - 10km North of Otorohanga

PROGRAMME:-
SATURDAY 21st May 9.30am start
2 + 15 Shots at 1000 yards x 2
All shooting will take place on ICFRA targets
Classes: FO,  F-TR  &  TR
Cost of shoot:  $10
Entry fee entitles participation at the 'prize' table

Contact Details:

Club President - Stan 07 871 7783
Club Secretary - John 07 873 8478
Email Enquiries to debrick66@hotmail.com