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VCTA North East Zone

Locality: Tatura, Victoria

Phone: +61 439 245 505

Address: Gowrie Street 3616 Tatura, VIC, Australia

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25.01.2022 Sunday 29th November 100tgt Points Score A cooler day of 25 degrees greeted shooters today, rather than the 42 from yesterday, the targets again were pretty go...od with a bit of a tail wind and the cloud cover just popping in and out, now and then. 37 shooters fronted up, Pol once again in the kitchen doing a great job. Thanks to Mark, Rick and Greg Lawer for setting up and mowing. And if you haven’t noticed there’s a few extra trees beginning to grow, so thanks goes out to Peter. Overall went to the ever so consistent Daryl Hunt on 295/300 AA: Russell Felmingham 293/300 2nd: John Wojcik 289/300 A: Peter Finn 294/300, congratulations Peter on 100 break and AA now. 2nd: after a shot off with Doug Gillis it was Rick Bilney on 297/312 B: Mark Bilney 270/300 2nd: Tom McGrath 265/300 C: Hunter Aubrey 269/300 2nd: Dale Gillis 266/300 Cheers and see you at the Xmas shoot on Friday evening 18th December. See more

24.01.2022 *** AGM Announcement *** Unfortunately due to Covid-19 restrictions, we have to postpone our AGM again until restrictions are lifted. We are looking at hosting the AGM in October but we will keep you posted. Please feel free to get in touch with myself or Lee if there are any issues or queries.

24.01.2022 ** Masks ** This question raised its head immediately after the VCTA posting on Facebook that competition could begin again in Regional Victoria. The rule is: ... YOU MUST WEAR A MASK unless you have a medical exemption! The VCTA has contacted DHHS and Sport & Rec Victoria immediately after the question was raised. The response received was Exercise Do I have to wear a face covering while exercising? If you are doing exercise or physical activity where you are out of breath or puffing, such as jogging or running, you do not need to wear a face covering. You do have to carry a face covering with you so you can wear it before or after exercising, unless you have a lawful exception. You must wear a face covering when walking for exercise even if the 1.5 metre physical distancing is maintained unless you have a lawful excuse such as a medical condition, where it would be dangerous to have obstructed breathing while walking around. In short, your interpretation is correct you must wear a mask. There are exemptions from DHHS for professional sports people when training or competing, but this is not community level. In the last couple of days there has been a number of stories where shooters are refusing to wear masks. This is to the detriment of our sport and has huge ramifications if people wont do the right thing. Please ensure that your club, and club members, are following the guidelines as required as it is essential for our sport to continue in the current regulations.

23.01.2022 Don’t forget our Snow O’Connor memorial shoot tomorrow night 7:00pm start

21.01.2022 Looking good, Cosgrove!!

20.01.2022 Congratulations to this bloke right here. Not only did he post a massive break at Numurkah Shepparton two Sundays ago, but also beat one of best trap shooters in Australia in doing so. Well Done Ian on your achievement! That is great shooting!

20.01.2022 Compertition at yarrawonga will be cancelled untill further notice as new corona regulations have come in

20.01.2022 With the borders shutting down tuesday night the 7th july Yarrawonga will still be running their practice saturday 11th and compertition sunday the 12th july for all their victorian shooters

20.01.2022 ** ATTENTION: All Club Delegates *** The new details for our AGM are: Date: Sunday 9th August, 10:00am start. ... Where: Euroa Clay Target Club, Bushy Lane, Violet Town. We know this may clash with other shoots and we apologize for the inconvenience. But we are hoping that with an early starting time, it may give some an option to get back to their club shoots in time, as well as time to get to Violet Town if you are travelling. We will have sandwiches provided for those attending the meeting, as well as tea and coffee. For your attendance, can you please RSVP by Friday 7th August. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact Colin or Lee. We are looking forward to seeing everyone back.

20.01.2022 INVITATION: The Colbinabbin CTC was successful in obtaining a grant through the Shire of Campaspe 2019/2020 Community Grants Program (Round One) for the purpose... of constructing an Honour Board. This has now been finished and will be officially unveiled by a member of the Shire of Campaspe at our clubs Christmas Shoot on Saturday 12 December 2020. The Colbinabbin CTC is a small progressive club with documented shoots from its days as the Colbinabbin Gun Club dating back to 1906 and general publicity of the gun club dating back to 1893. Post-World War 2, the Colbinabbin Gun Club was recommenced in 1954 and we have four life members, namely Alan Johns (Dec), Bob West, Alan Edwards and Ed Mullane who will be recognised on this day as well. So, pencil the day into your diaries - we would love to see all of those wonderful supporters of our club both past and present come and celebrate with us. Christmas shoot competition details on the attached flyer #campaspeshire

20.01.2022 Results from the North East Zone Night Trap Carnival held at Cosgrove Gun Club last Friday. Well done to all winners and placegetters!

20.01.2022 This is the major raffle for the VCTA for this year. Get in quick before tickets run out!

20.01.2022 The very latest COVID-19 information for clubs. With the recent relaxing of restrictions there has been a change to activities for our clubs. These are, genera...lly, beneficial. * Masks no longer have to be worn except when indoors or when social distancing (1.5 metres) cannot be maintained. Masks should be carried at all times. * Club rooms are open but are subject to density quotients (usually 1 person per 4 sq metres) * 6 shooters are permitted on a trap plus scorer and referee * waves of competitors are permitted * Spectators are allowed but social distancing is very important. * Competitors do not have to wait in cars any more but gathering in groups is to be avoided * Avoid sharing of equipment but, if necessary, equipment must be cleaned between users * All other cleaning, social distancing, recording of contact details and hygiene protocols are to be followed. Good luck with your competitions. Enjoy your pre-Christmas celebrations and we will look forward to a fresh start in the New Year.

19.01.2022 Current changes to regulations for our VCTA clubs. The new guidelines are: All Regional Clubs all competition must cease as of midnight this Wednesday (August 5). Any competitions scheduled for after this date must be cancelled. Practice is permitted under stringent guidelines. Only ten persons are allowed on the premises at a time and there is a limit of two people per trap layout at a time. All hygiene and social distancing protocols must continue to be followed includ...ing registering of contact details. Competition is not allowed at all. There is a high likelihood that there will be alterations to these conditions in coming days. Clubs will be notified as soon as is practicable of any changes. Please ensure that your club is following the new regulations for the sake of everybody.

19.01.2022 Report and results from today's competition held at Yarrawonga CTC. Well done to all winners and placegetters!

19.01.2022 Wow! What an amazing day we had for our 'Colbo COVID Comeback' shoot! 44 competitors participated in less than ideal conditions - 39 degrees with thunderstorms... and the occasional shower - but gee, it was a good day Congratulations to our prize winners and placegetters - results, as follows: Event 1: 25 T PS CD AA: C Cleave 74/75, R Viney & S MacKenzie 72/75; A: R Nelson 74/75, N Dean 73/75; B: G Ervin 65/75, L Mullane 64/75; C: Dale Gillis 72/75, N Repacholi 68/75 Event 2: 25 T SB CS AA & OA: F Heinze 34/35, M Appleby 33/35; A: Doug Gillis 28/30, P Sing 22/25; B: Kerrie Dean 25/30, J MacKenzie 24/30; C: R Quinsee 22/25, Dale Gillis 21/25 Event 3: 25 T DB CS AA & OA: L Fitzgerald 89/89, R Viney 88/89; A: B Gibb 45/46, R Nelson 27/28; B: Kerrie Dean 31/32, G Carroll 30/32, C: R Gillis 24/25, R Quinsee 23/25 Event 4: 20 T HC 1st: S MacKenzie 20/20, 2nd: Kerrie Dean 20/20, 3rd: R Quinsee 20/20, 4th: C Cleave 19/20 Our Christmas Shoot is set down for Saturday 12 December 2020 - practice from 10.30am and competition from 11.00am. Lyn will have a magnificent Christmas lunch sorted and there will be some awesome prizes to finish the year off. Know anybody else who might enjoy our wonderful sport? Bring them along. The sausage rolls alone are worth the trip We will also be unveiling our Honour Board - more about that in my next post Keep safe and talk soon x

19.01.2022 Yarrawonga clay target club Christmas shoot 13 december Event 1 25 tgt single barrell Event 2 25 tgt double barrell Event 3 20 paired partner deauville doubles... Flash targets plenty of prizes and fun 10:30 practice for a 11am start. Canteen and drinks available Also practice every saturday untill christmas at 1pm See more

17.01.2022 Merv Spencer Memorial Shoot held on the 15th November 2020. Congratulations to all the winners.

17.01.2022 As you are all aware, as of midnight Wednesday, the Melbourne Metropolitan area went into Stage 3 lock-down. Previously, this has meant closing of clubs and no... participation. This time the Melbourne Clubs, and this includes Nepean, Mornington, Frankston, Melbourne, Metropolitan and Werribee, will have some ability to shoot. The new regulations mean; No competition practice only it will be necessary to cancel any planned competitions in the immediate future A limit of 10 people at a time on the whole facility (I am unsure if this includes admin staff/coaches I will find this out for you - I am confident that a minimum of staff will be okay)) Only two (2) people on a trap at a time (up to the maximum of 10 people). For example Werribee or Melbourne could have five traps open with two people on each. Members only No canteen, kiosk or clubroom access except for toilets Travel must be limited to local area only (people should only go to their closest club) No sharing equipment. Clubs must ensure that they are following all of the social distancing and hygiene protocols and are registering names and contact details for everyone who attends. Please remember that people from Metropolitan Melbourne cannot travel outside of the lockdown area especially to rural or country clubs that are not under the same restrictions. Country/Rural clubs are still able to hold competitions. These clubs have not had their regulations changed.

16.01.2022 This sunday the 12th july Compertition is Back on 10:30 practice 11am compertition ... 30 tgt Medley cash devide 50 tgt db championship See more

16.01.2022 As of tonight's meeting, the North East Zone Trap Carnival is still going ahead on Sunday 7th February!

16.01.2022 2020 STATE DTL CARNIVAL CANCELLED! Last night the VCTA Executive met and decided that due to the current 'lockdown' regulations and border closures, and in the best interests of the health, safety and well-being of the members, that the 2020 State Carnival is cancelled. Many thanks to all sponsors and members that have assisted with the planning to this point of time. The Executive hopes that we will overcome this pandemic in the soonest possible time and return to our shooting programs safely. In the meantime ... stay safe and stay well!

16.01.2022 Results and report from Sunday's competition held at Numurkah Shepparton CTC. Well done to all winners and placegetters!

15.01.2022 News coming through now is the ACTA National Executive has postponed the 2021 National Trap Carnival to October this year. However, we are still kicking on and our Zone Trap Carnival is only three weeks away! But wait, there's more! ... We have another sponsor for our carnival. Katty East Engineering is helping us out for the day! A big thanks to Chris and the team for your support. Remember, please support those who suport us!

15.01.2022 Hello shooters its great to be able to shoot again!!! Just a heads up that our Snow OConnor memorial tower shoot has been postponed until the 4th Friday night... of November. However we will be holding a DTL shoot in its place this Friday night the 25th 7.00pm start. there are limited number of spots so please call Scott on 0408 100 798 to book yours. Social distancing rules and restrictions will be in place and if you feel unwell or have been to hotspots please stay home. Events are. 15 tgt D/B C/D 20 tgt P/S C/D 25 tgt D/B C/SHIP Hope to see you there. See more

14.01.2022 Get in quick before they run out! Only 3 weeks to go until its drawn!

14.01.2022 Report from today's competition held at Mansfield CTC. Well done to all winners and placegetters!

14.01.2022 For those who haven't got a ticket yet, you have ten more days left to get one or two or more! All proceeds go towards the maintenance and upkeep of our State Grounds at Echuca.

12.01.2022 Very good news!

12.01.2022 Hello shooters we are sorry to announce that this Fridays night shoot is cancelled due to the covid-19 mayhem. We apologise for any inconvenience and will keep you posted on future events.

12.01.2022 UPDATE : ALL SOLD THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO PURCHASED A TICKET. GOOD LUCK ... 5 days to go to win Not many tickets left, so get in with the chance to win before you miss out https://www.raffletix.com.au/?ref=a7pxu

11.01.2022 Cosgrove Gun Club Sunday 29th Competition 100tgt P/S A/O 4 grades 1st & 2nd. ... 11:00am start Covid conditions apply. See more

10.01.2022 Our condolences go out to the family of Allan Johns, a member of Colbinabbin CTC.

10.01.2022 Hi All. We have some exciting news to share! We have reached an agreement with the ACTA to make our software available to all ACTA clubs, zones and states to ru...n their shoots. This will allow us to gather sufficient score data over the next 12 months to facilitate the implementation of an automated, online handicapping algorithm that will finally allow for the retirement of the books! We would like to thank all the clubs who are already using our software. Without your support and feedback over the years this would not have been possible. For all those clubs not yet using our software please email me at [email protected] with your name, email, mobile and club details so we can get you setup as soon as possible.

10.01.2022 YARRAWONGA WILL BE RUNNING PRACTICE SATURDAY 16TH JANUARY AT 1PM

09.01.2022 News from Euroa CTC: Competition Clay Target Shooting Closes for the Second Time After just one competition shoot in July the Euroa Clay Target Club has to cease both competition and training from Wednesday evening 5th August due to the Stage 3 Covid 19 restrictions. While disappointing for the club members it is essential that this virus be brought back under control before clay target shooting can safely resume. Therefore all shooting from Wednesday evening 5th August... will cease until further notice. At this stage the very important Victorian State Championships due to be held in November at Echuca must be in serious doubt. With the state border restrictions in place and not to mention the Victorian Corona Virus re-emerging it seems highly unlikely this carnival will go ahead. Meanwhile for all club members, stay safe and follow the rules and we may just get back to busting a few clays before Christmas.

09.01.2022 EUROA CLAY TARGET CLUB INC. Sunday 9th August Program - 1pm Start... Event 1. 10t Cont D/B C.D. Nom $7 Event 2. 25t N.E.Z. D/B Continental Championship Sash Overall Winner 1st Cash Prize Grades AA, A, B, C. Nom $17 Event 3. 20t Euroa Side by Side D/B Championship Sash Overall Winner 1st Cash Prize Grades AA, A, B, C. Nom $16 Open $40 Vet $38 Jr $25 Attention! Due to Covid 19 Guide Lines Please contact Secretary Rob Stackhouse before attending Secretary Rob Stackhouse 5795 2704

09.01.2022 Dear ACTA Clubs, Zones and Members Please be advised that, at this afternoons ACTA Executive Committee Meeting, a motion was unanimously passed to Cancel all ...ACTA National Events for 2020. This decision was made, primarily based on: the need to protect all members health and safety, (especially given the current escalating situation in Victoria and possibly beyond), Inability to predict the likely revisions to any State or Territory Health Department restrictions that may next occur, the deadlines approaching to timeframes in which administrative tasks need to be performed in order to adequately deliver the events, and the cost implications of attempting to stage events that will be severely under-subscribed. We will provide a more detailed report in the August Clay Target e-News which will go out to our members next week. Kind regards, Paul

09.01.2022 What the September 6 Roadmap announcements mean for our sport! At this point of time there is no change to the current conditions for clay target shooting in Vi...ctoria. For clubs in the Melbourne Zone - you must still remain closed and, except under exceptional circumstances such as training for high performance athletes which you must get permission for, no club activities are permitted at all. For clubs in Regional Victoria - you are still permitted to practice under strict guidelines ..... 10 people on the facility, only 2 people on a trap at a time, all other social distancing and hygiene requirements are essential. Masks are mandatory! It is unlikely that there will be any change to these arrangements until the end of September. Rest assured that as soon as further news is released it will be notified immediately on Facebook and by email to all clubs. Stay safe and stay well!! See more

07.01.2022 Some good news for the North East Zone with restrictions easing this week. Still some questions to be answered so stay tuned!

05.01.2022 Is your club in VICTORIA and are you on the committee? Its government grant time!!!! Sporting clubs from across Victoria are being urged to apply for funding t...o boost their equipment, skills and administration expertise! Applications are now open for the latest round of the Victorian Governments 2020-21 Sporting Club Grants Program. The grants provide clubs with up to $1,000 for new uniforms and equipment, up to $5,000 for the training of coaches, officials and volunteers and up to $5,000 to improve club operational effectiveness. For more info go to: https://sport.vic.gov.au//sporting-clubs-in-victoria-encou And should you wish to upgrade your facilities to Olympic grade level, get in touch with us for all of your LAPORTE needs! #improveyourfacilities #LAPORTE #CommGamesChoice #OlympicChoice #London2012 #Rio2016 #Tokyo2020 #ChoiceOfChampions!

05.01.2022 Some nice shots of the canola near the club!

05.01.2022 *** ATTENTION: CLUB DELEGATES *** Our next North East Zone General Meeting is happening next Teusday 12th January at the Terminus Hotel, Shepparton (corner of High and North Streets), starting at 7:30pm. Please notify the zone secretary, Colin Finn, of your attendance.

05.01.2022 Scores from today's competition held at Yarrawonga CTC.

04.01.2022 Some great aerial photos of the Club. Thanks to Taylor Kelly.

04.01.2022 Full report and winner list from Sunday's competition at Euroa CTC. Congratulations to all winners and placegetters!

03.01.2022 Mansfield Clay Target Club Competition 17th January 2021. The monthly Mansfield Clay Target Club shoot was held on Sunday in fine calm conditions. Seven squads ...were made up from 37 competitors. Today’s events were the annual Champion of Champions which was followed by a 30 Pair Double rise Championship. Competitors came from far and wide included club representatives from Alexandra, Benalla, Euroa, Wangaratta, Woods Point, Echuca, Melbourne, Yarrawonga and Numurkah. The big competition of the day, Champion of Champions, was a mixed bag of targets over three disciplines totalled for a single overall result, all three events were shot off 18 metres. The first challenge was a 25 target double barrel shot with 12 targets off layout one immediately followed by a further 13 on layout two. After all squads circulated through the second stage of the competition, 25 target single barrel was shot on layout one immediately followed by 25 points score off layout two. After all squads rotated through a hearty chicken and ham salad feast was prepared by Pam Kirley while scores were tallied. Combined event winners were, overall Phillip Desmond (Mansfield) with an impressive score of 123 out of a possible 125. Second in AA was Mitch Dunnachie (Mansfield) who returned after a three year break from the sport to shoot 118. A Grade; Wally Kotlarewsk (Melbourne) 115 and Ken Skinner (Mansfield) 112. B Grade; Carson Weingott (Mansfield) 101 and Geoff Foster (Mansfield) 94. C Grade; Ian Larner (Alexandra) 103 and Jody Stockdale (Woodspoint) 93. Following lunch the final competition of the day commenced with 60 targets thrown as 30 pair, 15 pair per layout. AA Grade winners were both Mansfield representatives, Mitch Dunnachie 52 and Mingo Diaz 50. A Grade; was Echuca visitor Graeme Millar 47 and John King (Euroa) 45. B Grade; Wally Kotlarewski (Melbourne) 44 and B grade 2nd decided by a shoot off between Carson Weingott and Darryl Hunt both on 41, with Carson coming out on top. C Grade was won by Kirsten Chinn (Woodspoint) 43 and Ian Larner 42. Overall a great day was had by all with shooters and family members all participating to ensure a smoothly run day of competition with everyone chipping in with scoring, refereeing and generally helping out to deliver a smoothly run program. The day’s competition was generously sponsored by Paul of Mt Buller towing. Mansfield Clay Target Gun hosts the North East Zone shoot the third Sunday of each month with the next shoot to be conducted 15th February. Spectators and new shooters welcome, pre-shoot practice from 10am. The club is family focused with lunch provided and all junior shoots sponsored by the club with all junior fees waved for all competitions. Practice is conducted at club grounds each Thursday through daylight savings commencing 4.30pm, Pikes Road Mansfield. If you are interested in attending just turn up or phone 0490 702083. Photo of Covid Safe High Gun Winners Left to Right; Wally Kotlarewski (Melbourne), Ian Larner (Alexandra), Kirsten Chinn (Woodspoint), Mitch Dunnachie (Mansfield), Carson Weingott (Mansfield), Graeme Millar (Echuca) and Phillip Desmond (Mansfield).

02.01.2022 Good news for the Skeet shooters! Hopefully no changes between now and then!

02.01.2022 To the Club, Delegates, just a reminder that our next North East Zone General Meeting is happening tomorrow Teusday 12th January at the Terminus Hotel, Shepparton (corner of High and North Streets), starting at 7:30pm. Please notify the zone secretary, Colin Finn, of your attendance if you haven't already.

02.01.2022 Change of Euroa Clay Target Club President The Euroa Clay Target Club conducted the club’s annual general meeting on Friday evening 20th November. Following ...a welcome barbecue the meeting commenced at 8pm with club office bearers giving their respective reports. Club President, Iain Towers reported on the two main topics. The effect of the Covid-19 epidemic on the functioning of the club through this difficult time. With the lack of competition shoots for much of the season, at least the club was able to continue with training shoots for much of the year, thus providing some funds to offset the loss of income. The other main topic in his report was the ongoing club rooms project in conjunction with the Eastern Central Districts Rifle Association. Iain has been the main representative of the Clay Target Club in bringing this valuable asset towards a successful conclusion. Following his report, he stated that he was stepping down as President as he felt it was time to regenerate the committee as the club goes forward. Iain joined the club in 2007 and has been a stalwart of the club taking over the Presidency from Rob Barns during the club’s relocation to the Violet Town Range and helping oversee various building projects to get club re-established and operational again. Another club stalwart, Laurie Fitzpatrick accepted the nomination as Club President and was elected un-opposed. Laurie joined the Euroa Club in 2004 and has been especially helpful in anything to do with the installation of anything electrical. As the principal of Fortified Electrics, Laurie has sponsored many events with the Annual Bushranger Championship currently his major event. He is also sponsopring a major Mother’s Day raffle next year. Congratulations to Laurie. Rob Stackhouse is continuing as secretary and John King remains treasurer. The club’s final competition shoot for 2020 is the Annual Christmas Shoot on Sunday 13th December with plenty of Christmas prizes on offer.

01.01.2022 2020 VCTA State Ball Trap Please be advised that the 2020 State Ball Trap Championships that were to be held at the Morwell Gun Club on September 19 have now been cancelled. With the enormous challenges placed on all by the COVID-19 crisis, the VCTA Executive have decided that, in the best interest of the members, the host club and all potential competitors that the event should not be held this year.... We, the VCTA, look forward to joining with you at next year's event.

01.01.2022 January 15th Friday 7:00pm Ev1: 20tgt Twilight DB Gr C/D Ev2: 20tgt Twilight SB Gr C/D Ev3: 50tgt STATE Night PS Championship. Also Practice on Wednesday 13th 4:30 to 6:30pm

01.01.2022 With COVID restrictions easing across country Victoria. ECTC is holding practice on Wednesday afternoons again, commencing on Sep 23rd starting at 2.30 - 4.30p...m. People wanting to participate need to make a booking through Rob Stackhouse (57952704) as number restrictions are still in place. Hygiene and distancing needs to be maintained by all. Face masks must be worn except while shooting. The club house will be open, people need to maintain the 4sm distancing and BYO food. Sunday practice will commence on 11th Oct starting from 1pm - 4.30 pm. If the current controls and number of people allowed to attend are still in place you will need to book a time slot with Rob Stackhouse prior to the shoot day. Note: Face masks must be worn on the grounds, except while actually shooting. and people are encouraged to sit in their cars while not shooting to minimize social contact.

01.01.2022 ALL TICKETS SOLD!! The VCTA and Echuca CTC are most pleased to announce that all of the tickets in the Ammo Raffle have been sold. We are very grateful to every...one who bought tickets and supported this worthwhile cause. All monies raised will be used to continue with the upgrade and upkeep of the State Grounds at Echuca. The winners will be drawn this coming Saturday, August 29, at midday. Winners will be contacted as soon as possible after the draw and advertised on Facebook. A very big thank you to Beretta for their sponsorship of the raffle. We are most appreciative of their ongoing support of our sport! See more