Townsville Gun Club Inc in Alligator Creek | Sports club

Townsville Gun Club Inc

Locality: Alligator Creek

Phone: +61 7 4778 8163

Address: 35919 Bruce Hwy Alligator Creek QLD 4816 Alligator Creek, QLD, Australia

Website: http://www.townsvillegunclub.com.au

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23.01.2022 Day 2 of the Northern Zone ISSF Carnival at Townsville Gun Club has been run and won Great shooting by all who attended, many shot trench for the first time in competition and found a new level of frustration to take away. TGC inc would like to take a moment and thank everyone for their help BEFORE-DURING and AFTER not only this event, but all events (big or small) cheers to you all.... Results are available through the link https://www.myclubsmyscores.com/

21.01.2022 5 Stand is on today from 10:00am. DTL and Skeet Practice is on from 1:00.

21.01.2022 TGC Christmas shoot was attended by 87 shooters and there were 60 hams. Many possibles were shot to go in the draw for a cash prize after the completion of the days shooting. There were also prizes drawn at the lunch break and many boxes of chocolates will find their way to someone’s waist line in the near future. Please see the attached Photos, Results to follow. Merry Christmas and happy new year to all.

21.01.2022 A few shooters out to take on windy conditions at today’s Practice session

19.01.2022 Merry Christmas everyone, thanks for your support this year. We are open for Saturday Practice Tomorrow from 1:00pm (Boxing Day).

19.01.2022 100 target sporting today .. very hot and great fun had by all.

18.01.2022 This weekend we are hosting 3 Northern Zone Tower Events on Saturday and our prestigious Patrons Trophy Event on Sunday. Zone Tower The Northern Zone Tower C'Ship Events begin at 8:30am this Saturday 14th November. Please see the attached flyer for more information. Due to the unavailability of a second layout this year we will be starting at 8:30am. We ask shooters that ensure they are early to nominate, and that they can be ready to go on the layout when required to avoid d...elays. Patrons Trophy Day The Clubs Patrons Trophy Day is on this Sunday 15th November. We would like to thank our Club Patron Mr Mark Stoneman for his continued support towards this event. The Events for the day are 20 Target Events and include Double Barrel, Pointscore, Single Barrel, Handicap and Continental, all kicking off from 9:00am. Patrons Trophy Prizes are awarded to the Grade Winners of the Day, with each individual event being run as Graded Cash Divide Event (Excluding the Handicap). Lunch will be available each day. 2021 Program The Committee has finalised our 2021 Shooting Program which will be sent out soon. We will be distributing our A4 Program Card, as well as a more Detailed Program Booklet for 2021.

17.01.2022 Practice and a few new shooters out today with thanks to Jason for coaching the young guns. Next practice day will be Saturday ( Boxing Day) Maybe we will see you there.

17.01.2022 This weekend we are hosting the Northern Zone ISSF Carnival, which will be the first big hit-out on our new Trench Layouts. We will be having a short presentation to open the new layouts from 11:00am on Saturday Morning, prior to the start of the Carnival. Events: Both the ISSF Skeet and the ISSF Trap Competition will commence from 11:30am on Saturday. Please be on time to nominate as the squadding needs to be finalised before the commencement of Competition. Shooters can onl...y nominate in either the ISSF Skeet or ISSF Trap Event, with the 125 Target events taking place over 2 days. The final will be run under the old rules- a 25t Final will be shot and added to the Qualifying scores to determine the Overall Winner in each event. Please see the Attached Flyer & Pre-Nomination Form for More Information. Extra Event (Universal Trench): After the ISSF Carnival presentations are completed on Sunday we plan to host a 50t Universal Trench Cash Divide Event. We will be taking Nominations for this on Sunday. Meals: Meals will be available over the weekend including Smokos & Lunches on Saturday and Sunday, Steak Burgers & Dessert on Saturday Night and Bacon & Egg Burgers for Breakfast Sunday. We would also appreciate donations of items for smokos each day. Ammo: We have a selection of NSI & Bronzewing at the club in both 7.5 and 9 Shot. Camping: Feel free to camp at the club, camping is free. The club will be open for camping arrivals from Lunchtime on Friday. If you wish to arrive earlier than Friday please contact us to make arrangements. Practice: We will be offering Trench and ISSF Skeet Practice on Friday Afternoon between 1:00pm - 4:00pm. There will be no regular Saturday Practice. We would appreciate if you could let us know if you are coming to the event, if you will be staying for Tea on Saturday Night or arriving early Sunday for Breakfast. Please let us know if you are coming by emailing [email protected] or messaging the Townsville Gun Club Inc or the Northern Zone QCTA Inc Facebook Page. Could I please ask that Club Secretaries pass this information on to their members. We hope to see you at the club this weekend.

17.01.2022 PRACTICE CANCELLED Further to the earlier email/post Practice Today has been cancelled. It seems the highway will be blocked for longer than expected. This is due to an accident on the Highway South of Townsville.... Earlier Message: Due to an accident on the Highway South of Townsville Practice may start a little later today (Wednesday 25/11/20). From news reports it is expected the Highway will re-open at 9:00am. Please check the road conditions before heading out to the club.

16.01.2022 Results from the 100T Sporting Last Saturday. Congratulations to Matthew Baldwin with a 25/25 in the 2nd Round. 1. 25T 5 STAND A: P Craig 23/25, Matthew Baldwin 22/25; B: M Conen, B Murphy 20/25; C: T Van Dooren, J Nugent 21/25 2. 25T 5 STAND A: Matthew Baldwin 25/25, P Ballarino 23/25; B: M Conent 22/25, N Benson 21/25; C: T Van Dooren 23/25, Meagan Baldwin, S Ryder, J Nugent, R Slater 22/25... 3. 25T 5 STAND A: Matthew Baldwin, W Benson 23/25; B: S Radford, M Craig 20/25; C: T Van Dooren 22/25, Max Baldwin 21/25 4. 25T 5 STAND A: Matthew Baldwin 23/25, W Benson 22/25; B: N Benson, B Murphy 20/25; C: T Van Dooren 23/25, P Russell 18/25 Thanks to the everyone who helped out.

15.01.2022 Thanks to all that came out yesterday for the working bee- see you all today for the Christmas Shoot.

13.01.2022 It’s all happening today, see you all soon.

06.01.2022 Search for the Northern Zone on My Clubs My Scores for Live Updates from the Zone ISSF Carnival this weekend.

06.01.2022 Northern Zone Q C T A Tower Championship was fought by 31 shooters and black targets in the first 3 of 4 rounds made for more lost target calls than usual , but Im Sure everyone got a good read of them in short time, congratulations to our tower winners. Scores are available at https://www.myclubsmyscores.com/... Cheers.

05.01.2022 Northern Zone ISSF Carnival Trench and skeet two day 17-18 October 2020 Scores are available on MY Club My Score https://www.myclubsmyscores.com/

05.01.2022 Christmas Shoot Results - Ham Winners from our Christmas Shoot. 87 Shooters were in attendance for the day, with Andrew Bergin taking home the 5 Slab Raffle and Greg Jones winning the $150 Lucky Draw Possible Cash Prize. Thanks to all the helpers in the Bar, Kitchen, Office and around the traps. Thanks to everyone for your support throughout 2020, and we hope to see you all next year.

04.01.2022 Wednesday Practice had a good rollout in skeet and Down The Line ... great morning. Cheers.

04.01.2022 It is with great sadness we announce the recent passing of Gwen Kent. Gwen was involved with the running of our club, serving time on the Committee as Treasurer and Secretary. Gwen has been a registered member of the ACTA since 2002, and has been a member of both the Townsville & Mt Isa Gun Clubs. We pass on our sincerest condolences to Gwens' family and friends, including Partner Neil and the Edwards Family. ... Gwens' Funeral will be held at the Woongarra Crematorium next Friday 2nd October. Please see the below funeral notice, we ask that Members please wear their Club Shirts. KENT, Gweneth (Gwen). Late of Alligator Creek. Gwen passed away peacefully on Thursday 17th September 2020 at Townsville University Hospital supported by her Loving Family. Beloved Partner of Neil. Much Loved Mother of Kim, and Susan. Gwen will be sadly missed by her Sister Wilma and her Bothers Barry, and Robert and their Families and her many Bowling Friends. Aged 75 Years Gone Bowling in the Great Bowling Green in the Sky Due to the current circumstances, a PRIVATE CELEBRATION OF GWEN’S LIFE will be held THIS FRIDAY 2ND OCTOBER, 2020 at Woongarra Crematorium Chapel, commencing at 3:30 pm. The Family would like to thank the Doctors and Nurses at ICON, the Mater Hospital and the Townsville University Hospital Palliative Care Unit. Please express your interest to attend by phoning Wilma 0434 378 046

02.01.2022 Congratulations to Cody Chapman (ISSF Skeet) & Antony Ballarino (ISSF Trap) taking out the Northern Zone ISSF Championships over the weekend.