LINCOLNSHIRE DTL CHAMPIONSHIP

HELD AT BEVERLEY & EAST YORKSHIRE SHOOTING GROUND

ON SUNDAY 1ST JUNE

 

TREVOR HAWKINS - LINCOLNSHIRE DTL CHAMPION 2025

The first of our major championship of 2025, DTL, brought in a good entry of 44 competitors of which 32 were Lincolnshire shooters who were keen not only to win the titles up for grabs but also to qualify for the Lincolnshire DTL team and to rack up those important points for Supreme Champion.  It was a high scoring day for many, helped along by a decent weather pattern and some excellent targets put on by Denis and the team at Beverley.

There has always been a rumour that sporting shooters can turn their hand to any discipline.  Sporting shooter, Trevor Hawkins, just proved that this is more than just a rumour as he put in a very impressive score of 99/297.  This earned him the overall title of Lincolnshire DTL champion but also meant that, as he was not previously classified, he now has a AA classification.

The chasing pack were not a million miles away.  Three people recorded 100 straight with one of those being Thomas Shaw whose 100/296 gave him A class but also gave him the family honours as he beat his dad, Mark who could "only" manage a 99/293.  Dale Houghton was pipped to A class by just one second barrel scoring 100/295 with last year's winner, Paul Smith, just 1 point back on 98/294.  It will come as no surprise to know that the third 100 straight came from John Winn whose second barrel was working just fine to give him 100/289.

John Toombs - Veterans Champion 2025

John Toombs had to settle for second place last year behind Marvin Houghton but the position was reversed this year.  John put in a superb score of 98/290 beating Marvin by just 1 point to give him both the Veterans title and B class.

Jackie Houghton - Ladies Champion 2025

Jackie Houghton is no stranger to winning and although DTL is not her preferred discipline, nevertheless, she took the Lincolnshire DTL title for the second consecutive year with a score of 94/273 which also gave her the award for C class.

 

George Dilley - Junior Champion 2025

Our sole junior, George Dilley, just keeps on getting better and better.  He might not have any direct competition from other juniors but don't be fooled into thinking he only wins because he turns up.  He is good, as proved by his score of 96/283.  George actually falls into the Colt category so if he keeps on improving at this rate he has the ability to go far. Well done George.

Thanks to all those who so generously donated raffle prizes. The raffle raised £140 which goes into the county coffers.

Thanks to Denis and the team at Beverley.  The event ran pretty smoothly so well done to them.  A big thanks also to everyone who waited around for the end result and the presentation.  The committee and team managers are always pleased to see all the champions and class winners still there at the end to collect their prizes as they were at this event - it makes the whole thing so much more special, so many thanks for that.

The Lincolnshire DTL teams were selected from this event and will be published shortly.

  

RESULTS

CATEGORY/CLASS	NAME	SCORE
HIGH GUN	TREVOR HAWKINS	99/297
AA CLASS	PAUL SMITH	98/294
A CLASS	THOMAS SHAW	100/296
B CLASS	JOHN TOOMBS	98/290
C CLASS	JACKIE HOUGHTON	94/273
LADIES	JACKIE HOUGHTON	94/273
JUNIORS	GEORGE DILLEY	96/283
VETERANS	JOHN TOOMBS	98/290