Roseville Rifle Club Australia

After 370mm of rain already in Aug (normal Aug rainfall is 80mm), finally the sun came through. So the 24^th Aug was a lovely day for the Roseville Annual General Meeting (AGM) and Presentation Day for the 2024/25 shooting year. However, in deference to recent rain, the event was held indoors as the grounds were still a little too wet to be outside.

It was a strong turnout by club members wearing their RRC gear or blazers. The AGM formalities were accomplished relatively quickly with the highlight being the official welcoming of new members Alex Toth and Steve Bliim. The club also honoured Ian Hutchinson (Hutcho) with an Honorary Membership in recognition of his long service to the club – we wish him well as he has now moved up north. We then got down to the good part, the Presentations.

Club Champions:

• Club Target Rifle Champions >> Dmitri Kazakov (A-Grade), Sam Houston (B-Grade), Richard Lund (C-Grade)
• Club FTR Champion >> Christian Le Moy
• Club F-Standard Champion >> Janet Beale (A-Grade), Ross Webb (B-Grade).
• Club Sporter Class Champion >> Damien Stephen
• TR Junior Champion: Alex Toth
• Tyro Champion: Alex Toth
• Most Improved: Steve Bliim
• NSWRA Medal: Dmitri Kazakov.

But there were many more prizes than just the above. The statistician (the amazing Ian Palmer) did a remarkable job compiling statistics across well over a hundred categories, from “Cocks of the Walk” to monthly handicap winners, to Greenwell Cup quarterly winners. It wasn’t just winners, you could also get recognised for pin holes, sighers saved, double possibles etc.

There was good banter and camaraderie as we sat and devoured the wonderful food on offer – from prawns and sushi to brisket and steaks. There was something for everyone and it was good to get together for this event even if the shooting this week was cancelled.

Janet Beale