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English Sporting
The Guns and Tackle Trophy - English Sporting Championships at Southdown Sporting Gun Club on Monday 5th April 2010, Sponsored Prize a set of Peltor Sportac Ear Defenders kindly donated by Showcomms Ltd of Orpington.
Thirty Two Greater London shooter went to Southdown for this event. The spring weather was not quite so kind, it was warm, with a bit of wind but it stayed dry. A testing 100 bird course designed to confuse the best. This county fixture often attracts the best shots in the country and did not disappoint, appearances from George Digweed and Jamie Brightman both of whom our County Champion Adrian Balham was happy to out shoot with a 91, four targets clear of Runner Up Aldis Kartocius. The Essex Gun connection was strong with Allan Flight having come of age and taking the Veteran honours. Jennifer Hampson regained the Ladies title which she last won in 2005. Congratulations to Junior Fabio Dimaria and Colt Sophie Weller.
The following is a summary of results and those named will be invited to represent the County at the Southeast Regional Inter Counties English Sporting at Southdown on 26th and 27th June. Please ensure that the team manager has your contact details to confirm your place in the team.
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The winners of the following classed were entered into a draw, Champion, Runner Up, Veteran, Ladies, Junior and Colts as well as the Counties highest places AA, A, B, C class and Birds only shooters on the day. A draw took place with indipendent and trusted adjudicators Tom Wingham and Sarah Flight over seeing the strict rules.The winner was drawn and confirmed as the veterans winner. The winner Therefore being Allan Flight. Thank you to the prize sponsor Showcomms.
This County event is also the third event of the Greater London Supreme Championship for which four scores are required from the five events. Last years winner Adrian Balham will represent Greater London at the Champion of Champion event at the CLA Gamefair for 2010.
Full results for follow soon.