Welcome to the City of Newcastle Rifle Club TR Section 2022 Season
Keith Pugh ( Club President) presents Katie Milner with the Hancock Trophy for most improved shooter, at the CLUB AGM -10th March 2022
Range Closure Notice: Due to safety concerns in the butts of Ponteland B range, the range has been closed to all users of the target frames. We have been informed that no bookings are currently being accepted. Bookings have been made on Ponteland A range which is 300y only, and also with Darlington Rifle & Pistol Club for longer distances at Wathgill range 6A, part of the Catterick range complex.
Current dates are shown in the section below.
Please contact club Hon Sec with queries.tr-secretary@cityofnewcastlerifleclub.com
Keith Pugh ( Club President) presents Katie Milner with the Hancock Trophy for most improved shooter, at the CLUB AGM -10th March 2022
Range Closure Notice: Due to safety concerns in the butts of Ponteland B range, the range has been closed to all users of the target frames. We have been informed that no bookings are currently being accepted. Bookings have been made on Ponteland A range which is 300y only, and also with Darlington Rifle & Pistol Club for longer distances at Wathgill range 6A, part of the Catterick range complex.
Current dates are shown in the section below.
Please contact club Hon Sec with queries.tr-secretary@cityofnewcastlerifleclub.com
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2022 Provisional Club Dates at Ponteland and Darlington Rifle and Pistol Club at Wathgill:
Saturday 26th March (am) Ponteland A Range 300yards Sunday 3rd April Wathgill 6A 300-600 yards Saturday 9th April (am) CANCELLED by MOD Sunday 8th May Wathgill 6A 300-600 yards Sunday 15th May (am) Ponteland A Range 300yards Saturday 11th June (am) Ponteland A Range 300yards Sunday 19th June Wathgill 6A 300-600 yards Sunday 3rd July Wathgill 6A 300-600 yards Saturday 9th July (am) Ponteland A Range 300yards Saturday 13th August (am) CANCELLED Sunday 21st August Wathgill 6A 300-600 yards Sunday 4th September Wathgill 6A 300-600 yards Saturday 24th September (am) Ponteland A Range 300yards Sunday 2nd October Wathgill 6A 300-600 yards Saturday 8th October (am) Ponteland A Range 300yards Sunday 16th October Wathgill 6A 300-600 yards SHOOT BOOKING INFORMATION:
Members please note It is essential that you book 3 weeks in advance. Please contact club secretary at the following address: tr-secretary@cityofnewcastlerifleclub.com 2022 charges:
Club Rifles: We have two club rifles which are available for hire to those who do not have their own rifle. Please book rifle hire with the secretary when you book your shoot. Club Ammunition: There is currently a national if not global shortage of match grade ammunition and as a result of this the club is having to implement the following policy: "Training grade" ammunition will be available for all shoots below 500y. Typically this will be 147-150gr which is suitable for 300y distances. Match 155gr ammunition will be available for 500y distances and above, but will only be sold to club members for club sanctioned events. We are currently supplying the following ammunition for club shoots: 155gr HPS Targetmaster @ £1.15 per round limited supply 155gr GGG 2020 Imperial @ £1.15 per round limited supply 155gr Sierra Tipped Matchking HPS Targetmaster @ £1.15 per round 150gr Magtech @80p per round The cost of purchasing ammunition will be rounded up to the nearest £. Unused rounds must be returned at the end of a shoot and will not be reimbursed ( aside from exceptional circumstances). Again , please book ammunition requirements when you book your shoot. |
Club Target Rifle Competition Conditions:
All events are shot a Ponteland & Wathgill DTE ranges at 300, 500 and 600 yards, under the Target Rifle rules as published by the National Rifle Association. Club Championship: Best 4 daily gun scores ex.150. Handicap Championship: As Championship but using Club handicap. NEW: In order to assist members to gain 3 or more scores, we have decided to allow two external scores, namely the Association Medals shoot from the Scottish Championships & the combination of the St George’s First Stage & Prince of Wales from the Imperial Meeting at Bisley, both ex 150. It is competitors’ responsibility to notify the Hon. Sec. of their scores in writing, or by email, if they wish them to be included. Range Cups: Best 4 scores at each of 300, 500 & 600 yards. (ex 200 at each range) Ferguson Trophy: Highest position in HM Queen's competition. Sir Robert Bolam Salver: Highest position in St Georges competition Connell Cup: Highest gun score on the day Gallagher Cup: Highest gun score on the day Thompson Cup: Highest gun score on the day Donegall Badge: Highest handicap score on the day Farr Goblet: Highest handicap score on the day Anderson Trophy: Highest handicap score on the day Murton Tankards: Highest handicap score on the day F Class: Tomlinson/Groom Cup competed at Northumberland Open Golden Eagle Trophy competed at the End of Season shoot. 2021 Club Championship Results:
Due to the curtailed shooting schedule we were not able to complete most of the season's competitions. Individual Cups were awarded which are shown below Oct 2nd mini competition: 300y Cup (handicap) Rob Smith Widdrington Cup (300y gun score) Keith Pugh Tomlinson/Groom Cup (300y Fclass) Ryan Mounsey Bisley Cups: Ferguson Trophy - highest in Queens Dr GP Nelson (15th) Sir Robert Bolam Salver - highest in St Georges Dr GP Nelson (37th) Hancock Trophy tba ( at AGM ) |
LAST UPDATE: 11/3/22
