DRAMA IN THE SUN AT THE

EAST MIDLANDS SINGLE BARREL CHAMPIONSHIP

What an unbelievable day of shooting! The sun was blazing, the temperature was rising, and the competition was even hotter.

With every single category contested, the field was packed with talent and the battle for the medals was nothing short of fierce.

The Championship Roll of Honour.

 

• Regional Champion: Alex Harris (A phenomenal 99!)

• 2nd Place: Joanne Fairclough (96)

• 3rd Place: Barry Dunmore (95)

 

Veterans Category

• Winner: Barry Dunmore (95)

• 2nd Place: Gerry Stevenson (92)

• 3rd Place: Ken Rimington (91)

 

Juniors Category

• Winner: Joshua Kind (89)

• 2nd Place: Olivia Stevens (73)

 

The Showdown of the Day: Ladies Category

While the sun beat down, the Ladies' category provided the most nerve-wracking drama of the tournament. With the silver and bronze medals on the line, we were locked in a stalemate that forced a full final round. But even that wasn't enough! The crowd watched in silence as it went to a heart-pounding sudden-death shoot off. Huge respect to these two for an elite display of composure under pressure:

 

• Winner: Joanne Fairclough (96)

• 2nd Place: Nicola Bradley (75 + 20 + 6)

• 3rd Place: Lizzie MacGreggor White (75 + 20 + 5)

 

Cash Prize Winners

• Single Barrel: Josh Kind & Nicolas Day (AA), Tony Robbins (A), Paul Bradley (B), Nicola Bradley (C)

• ESK: Gerry Stevenson (C)

• DTL: Gary Cooke (AA), Sam Voicey (A), Matt Pickford (C)

A massive congratulations to all our medallists who fought through the heat to claim their titles. You all made it a day to remember!

Report by - Carl Smith