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Proposed Essex Universal Trap Team 2020
The intercounties will take place on 23rd August at Nuthampstead and the below are the proposed team
Seniors - Dave Izzard, Chris Wright, Chris Banks, John Haas and Callum Thompson
Junior - Callum Thompson
Lady - TBC
Veteran - Dave Henshaw
Res - Maurizio Molossi
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County Championship 2020
The Essex Universal Trench Championships will be held at Nuthampstead Shooting Ground on the 15th March 2020.
Essex Universal Trap Championship
The Essex Universal Trench Championship was held at Nuthampstead Shooting Ground on Saturday 16th March 2019. It was held in conjunction with the Cambs and Herts UT championships.
Predicted winds of 40 to 45mph didn't seem to put off the hardy, but the targets were definitely testing.
Chris Wright emerged the Champion with a score of 82, whilst Dave Izzard took the Veterans trophy with 81. Pam Dorrington won the Ladies trophy with a score of 60.
Thanks are due to Nicky & Ed Barker for another faultlessly run competition on their excellent layouts.
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Essex Universal Trap Championship
The Essex Universal Trench Championship was held at Nuthampstead Shooting Ground on Sunday 27th May 2018. It was a warm sunny day with enough side wind to catch out the unwary. Once again Nicky & Ed Barker put on a great shoot, with thanks also due to Anita North for helping out.
The Champion was David Henshaw with a score of 90, whilst the Veterans Trophy went to John Haas with an 88. The Junior Trophy was taken by Callum Thompson with 77.
The photo shows (left to right) John Haas, Callum Thompson and David Henshaw with their trophies.
David Izzard Wins Essex Universal Trench Championship
The Essex Universal Trench Championship was held at Nuthampstead Shooting Ground on Sunday 9th April 2017.
It was a beautiful sunny day but with enough of a breeze to flatten some of the targets a little.
The Champion was David Izzard with a score of 90, whilst The Veterans Trophy went to Chris Wright with an 86. The Ladies Trophy was taken by Emma Ralph with 76.
Once again the Barker Family put on an excellent trouble-free shoot that was enjoyed by all.
Photos show Nicky Barker of Nuthampstead Shooting Ground presenting the winners with their trophies.
South East Region’s Intercounties Championship
Discipline: Universal Trench
Date: August 21st 2016
Venue: Nuthampstead Shooting Ground
A glorious day and an excellent entry of 11 squads for this championship.
Sadly only four full teams out of the nine put forward a team but we had a team of three from both Berkshire and Hertfordshire.
Targets were testing in places as there was a bit of wind about.
The Champion with 96/100 was Tony Coulstock (Kent)
The Lady Champion with 85/100 was Nicola Heron (Berkshire)
The Junior Champion with 93/100 was Nathan Hales (Kent)
The Colt Champion with 68/100 was Tristan Hockey (Kent)
The Veteran Champion with 90/100 was Howard Batt (Kent)
The Kent Team consisting of Tony Coulstock, Mike Wensley, Howard Batt, Nathan Hales and Tom Gridley stormed home in the team event by a massive 45 targets. Sussex were second with 417, Essex were third with 414 and Greater London were fourth with 402.
Despite the tragic loss of Martin Barker the atmosphere was great and Nicky, Ed and Will ran the event faultlessly with the help of Katy Poulsom on admin and Karen Caves in the kitchen. (Great bacon sandwich Karen !!)
At the prize giving the family felt that Martin would not appreciate a minutes silence so we had thirty seconds of vigorous clapping.
My thanks go to the Barker family for holding this event on behalf of the South East Region and special thanks to Nicky for buying me a chocolate cake!
Sandie Buckler
South East Regional Secretary
UT County Championship - 15th May 2016
The Essex Universal Trench Championship was held at Nuthampstead Shooting Ground on Sunday 15th May 2016.
Although chilly at times, the conditions were generally good with occasional sunshine. The targets, as usual for Nuthampstead, were excellent if a little testing.
Chris Wright and David Henshaw equalled on 88 and a shoot-off confirmed Chris Wright as Essex Champion, leaving David Henshaw with the Veterans trophy.
Pictures show Chris Wright (left) and David Henshaw (right) receiving their trophies from Nuthampstead's Nicky Barker.
UT County Championship - 19th July 2015
The Essex Universal Trap Championships were held at Nuthampstead Shooting Ground on 19th. July 2015.
It was a warm sunny day with a stiff breeze quartering across the ranges tending to lift the left-hand targets, whilst holding down the right-handers.
Chris Wright emerged the Essex Champion with a score of 92, leaving David Henshaw to take the Veteran's title with 87. Emma Ralph won the Ladies title with 79.
Pictures show Nicky Barker, wife of Nuthampstead Shooting Ground owner Martin Barker presenting the winners with their trophies - Chris Wright (top), David Henshaw (bottom left), and Emma Ralph (bottom right).
UT County Championship - 2nd March 2014
On a dull day with a biting, strong, wind David Henshaw shot 87 to take the championship title. Unfortunately, technical hold ups left the final squads shooting in semi-darkness. David Izzard won the vets title with 83 and Hilary Haas took the ladies championship on 63.
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David Henshaw |
87 |
Champion |
| David Izzard | 83 |
Vet Champion |
| C Wright | 78 |
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P Meyler |
74 |
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| J Haas | 72 |
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| M Molossi | 67 |
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| Hilary Haas | 63 |
Lady Champion |
| Pam Dorrington | 39 |
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David Henshaw (above left) being congratulated on his UT Championship title
by Martin Barker, owner of Nuthampstead SG
Hilary Haas (above left) after taking the ladies title
UT County Championship - 3rd March 2013
Though chilly with an easterly breeze, it was dry and for the early part sunny.
For full results of this event please click here
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M Winters |
85 |
Champion |
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D Izzard |
84 |
Vet Champion |
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J Haas |
75 |
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P Meyler |
72 |
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D Henshaw |
69 |
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P Lunn |
62 |
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P Dorrington |
53 |
Lady Champion |
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H Haas |
46 |
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M Winters - Champion
D Izzard - Vets Champion
P Dorrington - Ladies Champion
D Izzard, P Dorrington & M Winters
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Wind and rain were later accompanied by sleet and even snow as the wind picked up through the day and slapped county challengers squarely in the face.
A number of intrepid contenders battled through the conditions which called for fast reactions to unpredictable targets.
Phil Meyler - UTR County Champion
The Senior title went to Phil Meyler with an excellent 85 with Dave Izzard taking Vets on 80.
Dave Izzard - UTR County Champion Veteran
Maurice Molossi who took D Class on the day
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Position |
Name |
Score |
Targets |
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Champion |
P Meyler |
85 |
100 |
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Veteran |
D Izzard |
80 |
100 |
For a full results listing please click here.
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Position |
Name |
Score |
Targets |
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Champion |
M Winters |
87 |
100 |
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Lady |
T Meston |
68 |
100 |
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Veteran |
P Dorrington |
66 |
100 |
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Position |
Name |
Score |
Targets |
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Champion |
Peter Cardnel |
85 |
100 |
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Veteran |
Chris Wright |
84 |
100 |
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Lady |
Pam Dorrington |
70 |
100 |
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Position |
Name |
Score |
Targets |
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Champion |
Peter Cardinell |
91 |
100 |
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Lady |
Pam Dorrington |
75 |
100 |
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Chris Wright |
89 |
100 |
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Peter Lunn |
88 |
100 |
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Mick Winters |
87 |
100 |
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Maurice Molossi |
80 |
100 |
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Simon Cardnell |
77 |
100 |
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Lisa Cardnell |
72 |
100 |
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Position |
Name |
Score |
Targets |
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Champion |
Mick Wynters |
87 |
100 |
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Chris Wright |
84 |
100 |
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Maurice Molossi |
80 |
100 |
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Position |
Name |
Score |
Targets |
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Champion |
Peter Cardinal |
91 |
100 |
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Veteran |
Brian Hogg |
83 |
100 |
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Junior |
Richard Baker |
82 |
100 |
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Mick Wynters |
91 |
100 |
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Maurice Molossi |
90 |
100 |
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Peter Lunn |
86 |
100 |
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Bob Richards |
85 |
100 |