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2024
South East DTL Intercounties Championship
Bisley - Sunday 18th August 2024
The senior team lost out to Oxfordshire by 2 and a half clays (7 points)
Seniors - Mitch Hill, Toby Bean, Terry Sawyer, Ian Fennel & Ian Stagg
Veteran - Gary Bridger - Runner Up
Lady - Jane Buy - 3rd Place
Junior - Ellie Hurd - 3rd Place
Colt - Darcy Clare - Champion
Well shot to everyone in the team. Congratulations.
South East Of England DTL Championship
NCSC Bisley - Sunday 4th August 2024
Essex shooter Toby Bean was victorious at the South East Of England Down The Line Championship shooting 100/297 to take the overall Champion title withJunior Haynes from Greater London close on his heels with a 99/296.
Please click here for the South East's report
Congratulations goes to Tony who is photographed below
DTL County Championship 2024
Sunday 28th April - Mayland & District Gun Club
The 2024 DTL County Championship had a good turn out of 43 entries. On a dull wet day there were some good scores.
Champion - Toby Bean - 287
Veteran - Mark Burrows - 276
Lady - Jane Hopping - 241
Junior - Ellie Hurd - 229
Colt - Not contested
Thank you to Connor and his team for making it a successful day.
2023
DTL South East Intercounties
Mayland - Sunday 24th September 2023
Essex were the Champions of the South East Intercounties at Mayland with the senior team shooting an overall total of 1347, Surrey came in 2nd with 1338 and Kent took 3rd place with 559
Essex also took the Junior title with Isobel Ingram, the Vets title with Les Keys and the Super Vet title with Dave Court.
Congratulations to the whole team, everyone done fantastically.
Seniors
Ian Fennell
Toby Bean
Mitch Hill
Billy Chambers
Rob Cresswell
Colt: Nathaniel Bridges
Junior: Isobel Ingram
Lady: Jane Buy
Veteran: Les Keys
Super Veteran: Dave Court
Please click here to see the South East's report.
2019
South East DTL Championship
Mayland - 8th September 2019
A beautiful day and good turn out for the South East DTL championship at Mayland and District Gun Club saw some great scores across all categories as expected in such great conditions. After 5 hours of competition, Charlie Madden was crowned Colt Champion with a fantastic 99/194, Jordan Steward won Juniors, Karen Allen was Ladies Champion, Bill Logan (snr) won Veterans and Toby Bean of Essex Blew the competition away with his 1st ever 100/300 very deservedly giving him the overall champion title and high gun.
It was a great day, enjoyed by all and run smoothly in conjunction with the DTL re-entry and Double rise competitions which all went like clockwork thanks to the management, admin and referee team at Mayland Gun Club. Worth a mention is Mitch Hill who in C Class shot his 1st 100 straight and scored a very impressive 295 (watch out Mitch, B Class is calling).
2018
DTL Victoria Trophy - 13th May 2018
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On what started out as a dreary overcast and rainy Sunday at Mayland Gun Club the competition for the DTL Victoria Trophy was soon underway when Nicky Waghorne posted a 99 / 297 on one of the early speed squads. Despite their best efforts, when the last trigger was pulled nobody was able to get close and Nicky was crowned a well-deserved champion. With Class Wins as follows: AA John Parry |
2017
South East DTL Championship 2017
The South East DTL Championship took place on Sunday 25th June at Mayland Gun Club and during a day of mixed weather and great shooting by many contestants, John (the iceman) Maldon managed to put in a very tidy winning score of 100/298 against stiff competition from John Parry who took the Veteran Champion title and Vidas Zilionis who both shot 295. Lewis Smith took the Junior Champion title with a score of 99/292, Karen Allen was crowned ladies champion with 94/279 and Mason Terry shot a brilliant 85/246 in his 1st DTL championship to take the Colt Trophy. A great weekend's shooting and a pleasure to be there to witness it.
Pictured right, from left to right: Lewis Smith, John Malden, Mason Terry and Karen Allen
Hipperfield Cup Team Trophy 2017
The Chipperfield Cup was held at Bisley on July 2nd for the best 5 man team. "Maylands" was the winning team with a combined score of 490/1451. Great shooting from Troy Petherbridge, Lee Byard, Nicky Waghorne, Mal Grant and Harry Hudson! The cup has been part of Bisley’s competition history since 1st being awarded in 1931, what a list of great shooters must be able to claim their small piece of that history. Well shot all teams in the competition.
Below, from left to right: Lee Byard, Nicky Waghorne, Troy Petherbridge and Harry Hudson.
Billy Logan Memorial Shoot (Inaugral Event) - 9th July 2017
With contestants in every classification clamouring to be the 1st to add their name to these beautiful and poignant trophy’s in memoriam of our very good friend, father, son and husband, Billy Logan (Jnr) the competition was full weeks previously, with a number of shooters on the waiting list for a place. The weather was glorious and the Mayland Gun Club in immaculate condition ready for a full days competition. Billy would have been immensely proud to have seen so many of his friends and family shooting it out for his trophy and of course of his wonderful children that had made the day so perfect for all of us to remember him and try to get our hands on those trophys.
High scores were on the board from the start and made for a nail biting competition right from the beginning. When the dust settled, 3 shooters in 2 classifications had risen to the top and shot themselves into the shoot-off for the main prize. John Aldous in B class, and Geoff Howlett and Troy Petherbridge in A, had all shot the maximum with their handicap scores added. In the shoot off, 1st to falter was Geoff with a barrel and a bird and in the last 5, John barrelled a target leaving Troy just to shoot the last 5 straight, which he did despite telling nerves and shaky hands. A brilliant performance and definitely deserving of taking home the trophy for the 1st time ever and having his name added to what we hope will be a very long running and hard fought competition for many years.
Other winners on the day were, Nicky Waghorne in AA Class (99/297), Geoff Howlett in A Class (100/299), John Aldous in B Class (99/296) and Karl weaver in C Class (94/274). Well done everyone, I am sure Billy was smiling down at us all and wishing us all well.
Above, from left to right: Geoff Howlett, Nicky Waghorne, Troy Petherbridge, John Aldous and Karl Weaver
Victoria Trophy - 2017
In a great competition with some equally good scores, the Victoria Trophy for High Gun (DTL) was hoisted by Troy Petherbridge (pictured below) who managed a 99/295, beating Nicky Waghorns and Geoff Howletts 294’s. This is the 3rd time in the last 5 years that Troy has taken this beautiful and prestigious club trophy home, having won it in 2012, 2014 and again today for 2017. Well done to all of the shooters that took part and make the competitions so closely fought.
Final Selection shoot Essex DTL Team (Ladies Category)
The Essex DTL Team 2017 (Ladies Category) was decided today with Jane Buy posting a very impressive year total of 1,346 points, beating her nearest rival by 105 points over the 5 selection shoots. Jane, pictured below, will now join the rest of the team, Lee Byard, Troy Petherbridge, Bill Logan (Snr), Shane Maynard, Roger Seeley, Dave Lewzey, David Argent and Jessica Byard and will go on to compete at the DTL intercounty shoot on 3rd September at Bisley Gun Club on behalf of Essex.
Essex DTL Championship – Sun 23rd April 2017 @ Mayland Gun Club
Another Great shooting day at Mayland Gun Club saw some tough competition for the Essex Championship and final selection shoot for the Essex DTL Team. Leading the charge on an early squad with a 99/292 was Troy Petherbridge who could not be bested and was eventually crowned Essex Champion, he was joined by Dave Lewzey who won the Veteran Category, David Argent who won Junior, Eve Groom as Lady and Jessica Byard as Colt Champion.
Essex DTL Team Selection – Sun 23rd April 2017 @ Mayland Gun Club
The Selection shoot for the Essex DTL Team, finished with the team selection (with Exception of the Ladies Category which is to be finalised at a later shoot due to holiday commitments)
Being announced as follows: Lee Byard (Captain), Troy Petherbridge (Senior), Bill Logan (Senior), Roger Seeley (Senior), Shane Maynard (Senior), Dave Lewzey (Veteran), David Argent (Junior) and Jessica Byard (Colt).
2016
Essex Third in DTL SE Inter-Counties 2016
Essex managed a sound third place in the 2016 DTL South-East Region Inter-Counties DTL Tournament. Kent won the event with a very good 496/1468, with Greater London second on 485/1424 and Essex third just one point behind on 485/1423. Essex's Bill Logan won the Veteran's title with 95/278 - congratulations to him.
DTL Team Announced
The Essex DTL Seniors team for 2016 will be led by Lee Byard as captain, and comprises himself, Toby Bean, Troy Petherbridge, Eddie Mills, and Dave Lewzey. Veteran will be WIlliam Logan, Eve Groom is the Lady representative, and David Argent and Jessica Byard are Junior and Colt representatives respectively. We wish them all every success at the Regional Championships being held at the Mayland Gun Club on the 26th June.
2016 DTL County Championship
Competitors at this year's Essex DTL Championships held at Maylands Gun Club had to cope with the hottest day of the year so far, although light light winds were not affecting the targets. Maybe as a result, some very good scores were returned, headed by Dave Lewzey who took the title on 100/297. Other winners were:
Eve Groom - Ladies Champion
Jessica Byard - Colts Champion
Dave Henshaw - Veteran Champion
Thanks to Billy Logan and his team for laying on the event!
The photos below show, left to right, Dave Lewzey, Eve Groom, Dave Henshaw, Jessica Byard (below)
2015
Essex Junior Takes S.E. DTL Title
Dave Argent, an Essex Junior shot (pictured below), took the Junior Championship Title at the South Eastern Inter-Counties DTL Tournament on the 2nd August. In very sunny and warm conditions his 97 for 287 was enough to see off his junior opponents from the other counties.
2015 DTL County Championship
Despite some challenging weather conditions with the wind gusting and blowing the clays around, there was a good turnout for this year's Essex DTL Championships held at the Mayland Gun Club on Sunday 31st May 2015. Eddie Mills was the overall champion with 99/291 which was remarkable in the conditions. The other winners were:
Jane Buy - Ladies Champion
David Argent - Junior Champion
Dave Bignell - Veteran Champion
Thanks to Billy Logan and his team for laying on the event!
Above, left to right: Dave Bignell, David Argent, Eddie Mills, and Jane Buy
2015 DTL Team Announced
The Essex DTL team for this year has been announced:
Billy Logan (Captain)
Matthew Holley
Troy Petherbridge
Eddie Mills
Dave Lewzey
Eve Groom (Ladies)
William Logan (Veteran)
David Argent (Junior)
We wish them every success in their tournaments later in the year!
2014 DTL County Championship
This year's Essex DTL championship, held at the Mayland Gun Club on the 27th April was won by Shane Maynard with 99 / 295. William Logan took the veteran's title, Hilary Haas the Ladies and David Argent the Junior's.
The Essex DTL Team For 2014
The seniors team comprises:
Billy Logan (captain)
Matthew Holley
Troy Petherbridge
Shane Maynard
William Logan
The veteran representative is Dave Lewzey, with Hilary Haas and David Argent filling the Ladies and Junior's spots on the team. We wish them well!
DTL South East Intercounties
Mayland Gun Club - 9th September 2012
Matt Holley, Eddie Mills, William Logan, Billy Logan, Troy Petherbridge
Excellent weather was on hand at Mayland GC which made all competitors very welcome and we're pleased to announce that the Essex team took top honours with 495/1461, leaving the other counties comfortably behind.
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Matthew Coward-Holley |
100/295 |
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William Logan |
99/293 |
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Troy Petherbridge |
99/293 |
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Eddie Mills |
99/290 |
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Billy Logan |
98/290 |
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495/1461 |
The individual Champion was none other than Matthew Coward-Holley who simultaneously claimed the Junior title with 100/295; another Essex performance of note was that of David Argent who secured the Colts’ title with 93/264.
Well done to the team and thanks again to Mayland for their continuing promotion of Essex shooting by hosting this prestigious event right here at home.
DTL County Championship
Mayland Gun Club - 8th April 2012
Mayland hosted the Down the Line County Championship where Troy Petherbridge won the Senior title on 100/297.
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Champion |
Lady |
Veteran |
Junior |
Colt |
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Troy Petherbridge |
Pam Dorrington |
Eddie Mills |
Matthew Holley |
David Argent |
Other winners were Eddie Mills - Vets, Pam Dorrington - Ladies, Matthew Holley - Juniors and David Argent - Colts.
Troy Petherbridge & Eddie Mills Matthew Holley, Pam Dorrington & David Argent
DTL GP – Southern Counties 17 & 18 September 2011
Southern counties held their annual Grand Prix and as usual it was well supported by members of Mayland Gun Club. As is the norm for this event there were blustery conditions on the Saturday, but this was not enough to stop Matthew Holley from shooting his first 100 straight (100/290) well done Matthew. Sunday saw the addition of rain to go with the wind, luckily no fog for the early starts! By lunch time there were a number of nervous Mayland club members eagerly awaiting results of those still shooting and by 14:45 all the scores were in!! Matthew took first place in the Juniors along with a brand new Fausti 12g sporter, Bryan Farr took first place in the Vets also picking up a gun, Nathan Hodgkins took 2nd place in A class, Dave Lewzey took 2nd in B class, Roger Seeley took 5th & Shane Maynard took 2nd place in C class. Well done to all those who made the trip and many thanks to Nathan who submitted this report.
South East of England Intercounties - Bisley Gun Club 31st July 2011
Matthew Holley and David Argent together with other Intercounty winners Excellent performances from our up and coming DTL guns as Matthew Holley was Junior High Gun and David Argent Colt High Gun. The Essex Seniors team came 5th overall.
South East of England DTL
Pam Dorrington, David Argent, Troy Petherbridge, Karl Williams and John Parry
The South East Individual Championship was hosted at Mayland GC on the 10th of July in partially overcast, rather muggy conditions.
Essex Shooters flourished with Troy Petherbridge taking the Senior title with 100/296, Pam Dorrington became Lady Champion and David Argent was top Colt. Congratulations also go to John Parry from London who took Vets with 99/296 and Karl Williams who travelled all the way from Berkshire and shot a very respectable 97/279 to take Juniors.
DTL County Championship – Mayland
The Essex DTL Championship was held at Mayland where Bryan Farr became champion shooting 100/294. Bruce Cain took the Vets, Lisa Cardnell the Ladies, Ross Smith the Juniors and Matthew Holley was top Colt.
DTL Team Team places as follows: Eddie Mills (Capt), Troy Petherbridge, William Logan, Dave Lewzey, Bruce Cain. Lady: Pam Dorrington. Vet: Bryan Freeman. Junior: Ross Smith. Colt: David Argent.
Bryan Farr - Champion Bruce Cain - Veteran Lisa Cardnell - Lady
Ross Smith - Junior Matthew Holley - Colt
DTL County Championship
Mayland Gun Club - Sunday 11th April 2010
100 targets shot
Position Name Score Points Targets
Champion Nick Garside 100 297 100
Veteran John Brown 98 292 100
Junior Connor Logan 90 262 100
Lady Eve Groom 84 246 100
Colt Ross Smith 76 221 100
Down The Line County Championship
Mayland Gun Club - Sunday 12th April 2009
100 targets shot
Position Name Score Points Targets
Champion Connor Logan 100 296 100
Colt Connor Logan 100 296 100
Veteran Bill Logan 99 295 100
Lady Pam Dorrington 95 278 100
Junior Aaron Capon 95 276 100
Down The Line County Championship
Mayland Gun Club - Sunday 27th April 2008
100 targets shot
Class Position Name Score Points Targets
Essex Champion N HODGKINS 100 297 100
Junior A CAPON 99 295 100
Lady PM DORRINGTON 98 290 100
Colt CM LOGAN 97 280 100
Veteran WM LOGAN 97 289 100
Down The Line (DTL) Intercounties
Mayland GC - Sunday 10th August 2008
1st Kent 1416
2nd= Essex 1413
2nd= Sussex 1413
4th Buckinghamshire 1392
5th Greater London 1387
6th Berkshire 1354
7th= Hertfordshire 1351
7th= Oxfordshire 1351
9th Surrey 1315
Champion Nicky Waghorne 99 295 100
Junior Steve Stanbrook 99 291 100
Veteran Jack Woodford 98 286 100
Colt James Attwood 97 286 100
Lady Michelle Waghorne 94 275 100
Down The Line (DTL) County Championship
Mayland Gun Club - Sunday 22nd April 2007
100 targets shot
Class Position Name Score Points Targets
Champion Dave Lewzey 100 299 100
Lady Tracy Meston 97 285 100
Veteran Bill Logan (Snr) 99 295 100
Junior Aaron Capon 96 283 100
Colt James Charlick 99 286 100
Down The Line (DTL) held at Bisley Gun Club on Sunday 2nd September 2007
1500 targets shot Position Name Score Targets
1st Greater London 1453 1500
2nd Essex 1441 1500
3rd Kent 1429 1500
4th Sussex 1427 1500
5th Berks 1405 1500
6th Herts 1366 1500
7th Surrey 1360 1500
8th Oxfordshire 1341 1500
9th Buckinghamshire 1334 1500
Down The Line (DTL) County Championship
Mayland Gun Club - Sunday 30th April 2006
100 targets shot
Position Name Score Points Targets
Champion W.M. Logan Snr 100 297 100
Veteran Bruce Cain 97 286 100
Lady Pauline Robinson 92 261 100
Junior Joe Baker 92 271 100