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Final Day

February 26th 2017

There was one shoot on the final day - the NZ Teams.  There was only one squad needed, so the slightly later start of 9am was appreciated by many.  The wind was still a bit tricky, but at least the drizzle held off until after the match.  There were some solid scores posted, but we won't know how we've done in the International matches until the overseas shooters complete their shooting later in the year.  (Note that Slazenger results have now been correctly sorted into shooter selection order rather than score order).  Keep an eye on the NEWS for those results when they're available.  There were 4 lucky shooters tagged for testing by Drug-Free Sport NZ after the match, and our thanks go to NZDA for the use of their excellent clubrooms for this.

The Nationals finished up with the usual team photographs and presentations, and a great lunch at the Macleans Island Golf Club.  A special presentation of a Gold Merit Award was also made to Elizabeth Taylor. 

Many thanks to everyone who made the Nationals possible, and who helped out in so many ways.  

The shortened programme was new this year, and TSNZ wants your feedback on it.  We want to hear from those who attended, but also from those who didn't, so we can find out why people didn't come.  There will be a feedback form on the website by the end of the week so everyone can have their (hopefully constructive) say.

The venue for the 2018 Outdoor Nationals is not confirmed yet -  Manawatu have shown some interest, but as they hosted last year and also ran this year's Air Rifle Nationals, no doubt they'd be pleased if there are others in the North Island who would like to give it a go.  Get in touch with the office if your Association is keen.

New Island Reps:
South: Adam Pottinger, Sam Vincent,
Adrianne Sherwin
North:  Jess Burgess-Smith, Kirsten Birrell

South Island Captain Denva Wren
presenting Inter-Island Tray to winning North Island Captain Martin Hunt

New New Zealand Reps
Adrianne Sherwin, Sam Vincent
 

New Womens NZ Reps
Jess Burgess-Smith, Kirsten Birrell
 

Top Score Island Match  
Denva Wren (618.7)

Graded Matches - Vets
Grant Taylor (1st), Russell
Henshaw (3rd), Ray McCaw (2nd - not in pic)

Graded Matches - D
Eddie Love (3rd), John Chauval (1st)
Dawn Ackers-Chauval (3rd)

Graded Matches - C
Kirsten Birrell (1st), Ross Lomas (3rd)
Ray McCaw (2nd - not in pic)

Graded Matches - B
Roddy Williamson (2nd), Jess Burgess-Smith
(1st), Sam Vincent (3rd)

Graded Matches - A
Denva Wren (2nd), Daniel Keis (1st),
Grant Taylor (3rd)

Benchrest
Peter Robinson (3rd), Russell Henshaw (2nd)
Ray McCaw (1st - not in pic)

Junior Aggregate
Jess Burgess-Smith

D Grade Aggregate
John Chauval

C Grade Aggregate
Kirsten Birrell

B Grade Aggregate
Jess Burgess-Smith

A Grade Aggregate
Denva Wren

Top Assn Team - Open
Manawatu #1

Top Assn Team - Graded
Southern Hawkes Bay

Gold Merit Award
Elizabeth Taylor