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2018 Southern England Olympic Skeet Championships

  

It was a bright and sunny day at Southend Gun Club on the 8th July 2018 where many of the best shooters in the South East turned up for the Southern England Skeet Championships. There were even some spectators that came along to enjoy some great shooting.

 

The first squad of the day at 10:00 posted some good scores so expectations were high for a tight competition, but the heat of the day seemed to take its toll as the day progressed. In the end the championship was contended between Nigel Barnes and Barry Dobbs, but it was Nigel, pictured below, that survived the heat the better of the two to take the title. Nigel's score also won him the Michael O'Donnell Memorial Trophy which was presented by Mick's partner Kay.

 

At 14 years of age and having only shot Olympic Skeet for eight months, Owen Lewis is one to look out for in the future having won the Colts title at this event. The Ladies Champion was Victoria Humphries.

 

High scores of the day were:

 

• Nigel Barnes (78) - Mens Champion
• Barry Dobbs (73) - Mens Runner-Up
• Simon Davidmann (69) - Mens 3rd place
• Victoria Humphries (77) - Ladies Champion
• Alison Nicol (68) - Ladies Runner-Up
• Owen Lewis (71) - Colts Champion

A big thank you to our referees on the day, Keith Murray, Sarah Daly, and Trevor Smith who did an excellent job.

 

Victoria Humphries, Ladies Champion

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Nigel Barnes, Champion

 

Owen Lewis, Colts Champion

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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2017 Olympic Skeet County Championship

The conditions were perfect, bright and sunny with no wind, for this event held on the 28th May 2017 at Southend Gun Club. Sadly it was not well attended and only the senior championship was contested. Ivan Harvey, pictured below, won the title for the second year in a row.

 

 

 

 

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2016 Olympic Skeet County Championship

The weather was very sunny with little wind which proved perfect conditions for this event on Sunday, 29^th June held at Southend Gun Club, and  everybody enjoyed the day.

Ivan Marzocchi took the title having shot 21 on his first round, followed by 16, 21 and finally 22 for a total of 80/100. Barry Dobbs was close on his heels with 16,21,20,21, totalling 78/100, and Rob Humphreys came third with 16, 19, 16 & 21 totalling 74/100. Last year’s champion, Andy Bond, could only finish fourth with 73/100

Congratulations to Ivan this year’s Essex County Champion.

 

Pictured below, Ivan Marzocchi (Champion) (left) and Barry Dobbs (vets Champion) (right)

 

2015 Olympic Skeet Team Announced

This year's team for the South-East Regional Intercounties Olympic Skeet Tournament to be held on the 23rd August 2015 has been announced:

Seniors

• Robert Humphreys
• Ivan Marzocchi
• David Wilder

Vet

• Andrew Bond

Lady

• Vicky Humphreys

We wish them every success at their competition!

 

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2015 Olympic Skeet Championships

Congratulations to Andy Bond (pictured below) who took this year's Olympic Skeet championship, held at the Southend Gun Club on the 17th May 2015.

The weather was very sunny with a gusty westerly wind which played havoc with high birds as they were being pushed into the ground, even so everybody enjoyed the day.

Unfortunately, due to a clash with a selection shoot on the same day, the turnout for the event was lower than normal but Andy's 82 ex 100 (18, 21, 22, 21) fought off challenges from Barry Dobbs' 80 (20, 18, 18, 24) and Dave Wilder's 68 (18, 17, 16, 17) to take the overall and veteran's titles.

Thanks to the Southend GC for laying on this event.

 

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2014 Olympic Skeet Championships

The Essex Olympic Skeet Championships (100 bird) were held on Sunday 18^th May 2014 at Southend Gun Club in almost perfect weather conditions with little wind and warm but not hot temperatures.

The overall champion was Rob Humphreys with 87/100. Keeping it in the family, his daughter Vicky Humphreys took the ladies title with 83/100. Andy Bond was the veterans champion with 82/100.

From left to right: Andy Bond, Rob Humphreys and Vicky Humphreys

 

 

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OSK Intercounties –  NCSC 26^th August 2012

A perfect start to the day clear blue sky and very little wind.

Essex was one of the first teams out and came in with 104/125 followed by Surrey and Kent, Essex inching ahead after each round and finishing with a commanding 409/500 which left the other teams in its wake.

On the individual front, Vicky Humphreys won the Ladies’ Championship with a score of 79/100 and David Bond came second overall with a very solid 91/100.

Congratulations to Essex on winning this prestigious event. 

 

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OSK County Championship – Southend 13^th May 2012

Only Seventeen entries for this prestigious event held at Southend gun club, the weather was perfect with little wind and plenty of sunshine and everybody enjoyed the day.

 

David Bond - Essex OSK County Champion

David Bond set the scores rolling with a 24, Ivan Marzocchi equalling this first round score, but then David crept further ahead with a 23, 23 and 20 totalling 90/100 and taking the Championship by three targets from Ivan who finished with 87/100.

 

       

Vicky Humphreys - Essex OSK Ladies Champion

 

Ken Peirse - Essex OSK Veteran Champion

 

Thanks to all who attended this Essex County Championship - Barry Dobbs.

 

Position	Name	Score	Targets
Champion	David Bond	90	100
Veteran	Ken Peirse	78	100
Lady	Vicky Humphreys	72	100

 

For full results please click here.

 

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County Championship 2012

We are pleased to announce that Southend GC will once again be hosting the OSK County Championship on Sunday 13th May 2012.

 

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OSK S/E Intercounties - NCSC 12th June 2011

The Olympic Skeet Intercounties took place in the less-than-ideal conditions of strong winds, rain and generally wintry conditions at Bisley.

Essex were unable to repeat their 2010 victory, this time taking second place to Surrey.