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Geelong Sporting Clays

Locality: Balliang East, Victoria, Australia

Phone: +61 408 520 909

Address: 444 Moretons Rd 3340 Balliang East, VIC, Australia

Website: http://www.sportingclays.org.au/

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24.01.2022 Hi All, *Correction - the practice day will be on the Saturday the 20th, not the 19th* Geelong Sporting Clays will be back in action on the 20th of this month holding a 75 target practice day.... We will be following a similar format that has been used successfully at other clay target clubs. - Pre-nominations is required with no exceptions -$35 for the 75 targets across 12 pads - Shooting will commence at 9:30 am with 20 minute intervals between squads (please ensure you are at the first stand ready to shoot at your allocated time). You will shoot 75 targets straight - Contact Ray on 0408 520 909 to book your spot, squads/times will be posted on Facebook a few days prior to the shoot - Payment can be made on the day with exact amount or via direct debit. BSB 033-246 ACC: 108688. Please use surname as reference The following guidelines are to be followed during the day and must be adhered too or we risk losing the chance to shoot again - If you are feeling unwell or have been in contact with some who has shown flu like symptoms then DO NOT ATTEND - Social distancing must be adhered too at all times. Even when sighting targets! - Arrive to the grounds 15 minutes prior to your start time and ensure you are on the pad at your allocated time. Do not arrive early. - All shooters must sign into the visitors book stating your full name and phone number - Canteen will not be open, please bring your own drinks/food - Disinfectant will be supplied at each station and the buttons are to be cleaned prior after each persons use and prior to exchanging - Vehicles are allowed on the grounds however only those from the same household are permitted to be in the same vehicle -After your practice session has ended please ensure you leave in a timely manner This is a trial run, if we all adhere to the guidelines and have a successful day this will allow us to continue enjoying our sport during these tough times and in the future. Please ensure you follow the guidelines throughout your practice session. We hope to see you all there

22.01.2022 Today’s results from the Old Style Shoot. Big thanks to all who helped set up the grounds and helped out today, and Charlie for the spit lunch. Congratulations to the winners

21.01.2022 Hi All, Current squad lists for tomorrow If you haven’t pre-paid please make sure you bring $35 exactly for payment as no change will be avaliable.... Still a few spots available - if you do want to attend you must pre-book today.

20.01.2022 Hi All, Squads and times for tomorrow

20.01.2022 Geelong Sporting Clays is open again! Practice will be conducted for squads of shooters at their East Balliang Range this week onwards. - Friday from 2pm until 5pm. - Saturday from 9-30am until 4pm.... Our three Compak Sporting Layouts will be used where the individual shooting stands provide four metres of social distancing. For Saturday you will need to book a shooting time to attend. You will be allowed to shoot for 1 hours for three rounds of CompaK Sporting. The cost will be $30 per person. Once you have finished shooting you will be required to leave the range to make way for others. To book a time call 0408 520 909 between 7pm and 9pm any evening. Times are:-9-30am, 11-00am, 12-30pm, 2-00pm, 3-30pm. Clubrooms will not be available for use, attendees must observe the Social Distancing Rules. Remember no booking no shooting.

16.01.2022 Second last shoot for the year done and dusted! Thanks to all who came down! There has been a lot go big shoots recently and we know everyone is starting to get worn down. Congratulations to all the winners and a special mention to James Saliba for the 25 break. https://scalivescores.com.au/Home/EventResults/507/-1/2... We would like some feedback from the shooters, as most are aware we have been shooting a 3 pad per 25 targets format - 2 pads of 8 targets using 4 traps - 1 pad of 9 targets using 5 traps We have been hearing both good feedback and also people wanting to go the 4 pads per 25 targets - 3 pads of 6 using 3 traps - 1 pad of 7 using 3 or 4 traps. Let us know your opinion - thanks everyone and hopefully we will see you at the Christmas shoot for a chance to win some ham!

15.01.2022 Targets all set for the first of Geelong Sporting Clay’s new bi-monthly Compak shoot. 75 targets across 3 grounds - all set according to FITASC regulations. We look forward to see you this Saturday 08.02.2020

15.01.2022 Hi All, Sorry for the late post - Squads and times for tomorrow

14.01.2022 Hi All, Geelong Sporting Clays have abandoned the conduct of the State Selection Shoot on the 18th July due to the lockdown of Melbourne caused by the Covid-19 situation. In place for those who are able to attend we will conduct a practice day utilising the three Compak Sporting Layouts and we will also make the two big towers available.... You must book a spot to attend on the day and to do this either email [email protected] or SMS 0408520909 with a preferred time, you will be advised of your start time on Friday 17th on Home of Sporting Clays Facebook page. Traralgon have also abandoned the State Selection Event scheduled for 8th August in place Geelong will conduct a practice day similar to the mentioned above. The conduct of our sport and selection of Australian Teams is based on fairness and equal opportunity. We do have other avenues in this difficult year to choose other fairer ways for all of our members to achieve the pinnacle in our sport, being selection in Australian Teams. Decisions on a revised process will be discussed at the VSCA Annual General Meeting on Saturday 18th July Our thoughts go out to all those in lockdown and we will look forward to seeing you all again when the situation improves Ray McFarlane President GSCA

14.01.2022 Hi Everyone, We are back! 75 targets this Saturday - all to be shot in one round with the same Covid precautions that were in place last shoot in place again. Nominate through this link - https://scalivescores.com.au/OnlineNominationEvents//925356 ... Once you nominate through the link, if you’d like to pay on the day we can accept payment via cash, card, or bank transfer on the day. Noms will be closed thursday night, if there any issues with the online nominations contact Brent (details through the link)

13.01.2022 Hi All, If you have missed out on the online nominations through the website for tomorrow shoot, contact Brent on 0412032244. Current Squads and times - https://scalivescores.com.au/Home/SquadDetails/902/2/0... Normal Covid 19 restrictions Shooting will take place under current social distancing laws and Covid-19 guidelines. If you are feeling even slightly off Colour or have been in contact with someone who has been sick or showing flu like symptoms we ask you not to attend. Shooters must adhere to the recommended social distancing of 1.5 meters and mask requirements. Sanitizer will be supplied at each station and must be used by all shooters. Trap release button will have to cleaned with supplied disinfectant prior to and after use/exchange by each person who uses the buttons in the squad. Please limit the use of the buttons to 2 people per squad. Once shooting has finished you should not to congregate around the club rooms/car park but pack up and leave the grounds in a timely fashion. A "Range Office" will be setup on the front deck for the purpose of registration of attendance (please remember social distancing requirements when at the range office). All shooters must sign in on the visitors book supplied at the Range Office. Look forward to see you all there from a distance of course

09.01.2022 It went down to the wire!! A big congratulations to the Geelong Sporting Clay members who shot over the weekend at Cooma Sporting Clays. The club was extremely well represented ... We were all treated to a shooting spectacle at the shoot-off for the top 5, that went down to sudden death. After an amazing performance by all Cameron Kivinen came away as the 2019 National Sporting Clays Champion (After causing his Dads blood pressure to go through the roof)- With Anthony Panetta taking first in AA. Congratulations to Geelong members Chris Brown, Blake Nakervis and John Younger for their placing and performance over the weekend! Drive home safe everyone

09.01.2022 Hi All, The Grand Final Eve Old Style Shoot is full! Squad lists and times below. We look forward to seeing everyone there

08.01.2022 Hi all, Unfortunately Heather won’t be able to run the canteen tomorrow. Colin has kindly offered to help out and will be doing some food (limited) and drinks. Look forward to seeing you all tomorrow

08.01.2022 Updated Squad list for tomorrow

08.01.2022 Hi All Just a reminder that a Geelong Sporting Clays practice day will be on the Saturday the 20th. Geelong Sporting Clays will be back in action on the 20th of this month holding a 75 target practice day... We will be following a similar format that has been used successfully at other clay target clubs. - Pre-nominations is required with no exceptions. NO BOOKINGNO SHOOTING - $35 for the 75 targets across 12 pads -Bookings are limited to 84 shooters. Nominations close 9:00 pm Thursday 18th June. - Shooting will commence at 9:30 am with 20 minute intervals between squads (please ensure you are at the first stand ready to shoot at your allocated time). You will shoot 75 targets straight - Contact Ray on 0408 520 909 to book your spot, squads/times will be posted on Facebook a Friday morning prior to the shoot - Payment can be made on the day with exact amount or via direct debit. BSB 033-246 ACC: 108688. Please use surname as reference The following guidelines are to be followed during the day and must be adhered too or we risk losing the chance to shoot again - If you are feeling unwell or have been in contact with some who has shown flu like symptoms then DO NOT ATTEND - Social distancing must be adhered too at all times. Even when sighting targets! - Arrive to the grounds 15 minutes prior to your start time and ensure you are on the pad at your allocated time. Do not arrive early. - All shooters must sign into the visitors book stating your full name and phone number - Canteen will not be open, please bring your own drinks/food - Disinfectant will be supplied at each station and the buttons are to be cleaned prior after each persons use and prior to exchanging - Vehicles are allowed on the grounds however only those from the same household are permitted to be in the same vehicle -After your practice session has ended please ensure you leave in a timely manner

05.01.2022 Results in the link Thanks to everyone who came out today. The wind stayed away and it was a great day. All prize winners - your prizes will be available to pick up when you next visit the club... https://scalivescores.com.au/Home/EventResults/902/-1/2

04.01.2022 Hi All, Regretfully we are cancelling our April shoots due to the current events caused by Covid-19. We will be making a decision regarding the May shoots closer to the date.

03.01.2022 Results from yesterday’s shoot - https://scalivescores.com.au/Home/EventResults/567/-1/2 Thanks to all who came down for our first sporting event of the year. Congratulations to all who placed and John Pana and Renae for a great shoot-off. A big thank you to Huss, Karl, Ray and Colin for the ground work. ... Wee look forward to seeing you all next month

01.01.2022 Grand Final Eve Old Style Squad lists - we only have 8 spots remaining so get in quick Squads 1 to 4 - 8:30am start Squads 5 to 8 - 9:20am start

01.01.2022 Hi Everyone, Just a reminder to get your nominations in online before tonight. If you have any issues with getting this done contact Brent or Steve (details in link below) and they will get it sorted