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WorldWide Summer Classic at Victor Rod and Gun

November 29, 2022 By Cara Woodard

Victor Rod and Gun Club hosted the sixth annual WorldWide Summer Classic, the “Richest Little Shoot in New York State,” on August 7. This 12-gauge and doubles one-day registered skeet shoot is highly favored by shooters in the Western New York region. Enticed by $3000 in added money, 41 shooters took to the freshly cut and trimmed fields with high expectations of cashing in on the abundant prize money. The shooters started to arrive for registration early in the morning, and the machines were dialed in to throw great targets against a perfect background.

Left to right: HOA Champ Bill Kalwas, Shoot Sponsor Rick Simmonds, and HOA RU Don Lewandoski.

Mother Nature provided a hot and humid day, but the winds were calm, and the blue skies complemented the club’s great background. The morning started with the 12-gauge event. Kody Hoth crushed all 100 targets for the only perfect score of the day, claiming the 12-gauge champ title. There were four scores of 99. Don Lewandoski prevailed in the spirited shoot-off for the runner-up spot. Mat Kelley’s 99 earned him the AA1 title. Bill Kalwas’ 99 took A1. Other 12-gauge winners included Zach Jacot (B), Scott MacIntosh (C), John Quealy (D) and Cheryl Henderson (E).

In the afternoon, Mother Nature turned up the temperatures into the 90s, but the winds remained calm for the doubles competition. Bill Kalwas and Mat Kelley each broke 98 targets. Kalwas won a short shoot-off to claim the doubles title, with Kelley taking the runner-up spot. Doubles class winners were Don Lewandoski (AA), Clay Tietjen (A), Mike Haff (B), John Yackiw (C) and Terry Prem (D).

For the eighth year in a row, a shoot-off was not required to crown the HOA champ. Bill Kalwas bested the field with a superb 197×200 score. Kalwas needed every target, though, as three shooters were just one target behind. In the shoot-off for runner-up, Lewandoski prevailed to take the HOA runner-up spot. The other two shoot-off contenders, Hoth and Kelley, claimed AA1 and AA2 respectively. The remaining HOA class winners were John Boone (A), Scott MacIntosh (B), Jack Mutchler (C) and Cheryl Henderson (D).

Victor Rod and Gun Club’s all-volunteer team did a great job of preparing for the shoot and working during the day of the shoot. Everything ran smoothly from registration through the shoot-offs. Special thanks go to shoot chairman, Andy Nolan, and the administration team.

We cannot thank enough the generosity of Rick Simmonds for sponsoring this shoot. Rick is a long-standing member of VRGC and an avid shooter. We also want to thank Chief Referee Jim Thompson and his crew of referees, who did a fantastic job. Most importantly, we would like to thank the shooters. Without shooters willing to travel from across the region to participate, we could not have a successful shoot.

– Contributed by Wes Bailey

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T-Town Classic at Tulsa Gun Club

November 29, 2022 By Cara Woodard

On Friday, July 15, Tulsa Gun Club hosted its 5-gun shoot, the T-Town Classic, and it was a hot, hot, hot one.

The doubles event on Friday was won by John Frere with a 99, followed by Robert Robinson with a 97 for runner up, then Jack Taylor at third with a 96 after a shoot-off. On Saturday, Derrick Morgan was crowned 12-gauge gun champ with a 100. Runner-up went to J.T. Hearn, with third place awarded to Jack Taylor, both with 99s.

The 20-gauge came down to a shoot-off for the podium with the top three men all shooting 100s.The event was won by Josh Guess. Brad Goodart fought hard for runner-up, followed by J.T. Hearn for third. Brad tried hard to heckle the young guys and get in their head but fell short.

Sunday was another toasty day, but still wonderful. It is always a great day when you’re at the gun club with your family and friends. The 28-gauge gun champ went to Carol Goodart with her first 100 straight in this gauge. After the field of 99 scores shot off, Ally Robinson took the runner-up title, followed by Josh Guess for third.

After all the shooters melted down in the 104-degree heat, John Frere prevailed as the .410 bore gun champ with a 98. Jack Taylor earned runner-up with a 97, followed by Robert Robinson with a 96.

HOA champion was Josh Guess with a 394, runner-up was Robert Robinson with 392, and Derrick Morgan, third with 392.

– Contributed by Amelia Morgan

 

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Phil Femiani Open at Conservation Park

November 29, 2022 By Cara Woodard

The inaugural Phil Femiani Open was held at Conservation Park in Charles City, Virginia, August 19-21. Thirty shooters came out to remember Phil, who was always known to carry a wrench in his pocket to help when an adjustment was needed on the field. There was never a shoot held at Conservation Park when you didn’t see Phil and his wife Flo sitting on the patio, catching up with friends.

The weather was perfect, as were the targets. Park manager Kevin Key had the grounds looking beautiful. Friends of Phil and Flo came out to support the shoot and to visit.

Congratulations to Keythe Hancock, HOA with a fine 390; David Warren, runner-up with a 387; and third place Garrett Jordan with a 385. Congratulations to Savannah Morrow who shot her first 100 straight in the 20-gauge event and a 381 to win Junior Champ, David Whipp III with a 366 for Junior runner-up, and Shelby Austin with a 359 for Junior third.

See more coverage and photos at claytargetnation.com.

– Contributed by Laura Key

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North Carolina Junior State Skeet Championships

November 29, 2022 By Cara Woodard

The 14th Annual North Carolina Junior State Skeet Championships was held Saturday July 23 at Rowan County Wildlife Club in Salisbury, and the competition really showed up. Despite the heat, the youth shooters put some great scores on the board, with their eyes on the North Carolina Junior State bowls.

To many of the shooters, this 12-gauge, 100-target main event shoot was a whole new experience as their first registered targets.  The heat and humidity were definitely an obstacle to overcome. The youth shooters not only demonstrated firearm safety, exemplary sportsmanship, and shooting and field etiquette, but they also proved they can bust up some clays!

Many of the youth shooters shot their personal best high scores. There was a total of 42 shooters: 11 Sub-Juniors, 19 Juniors and 12 Collegiate shooters.

Two participants, Collegiate shooters Corrie Cloninger and Ben Brandon, shot perfect 100 scores that required a shoot-off. Corrie took the Collegiate Champion title, with Ben as runner-up and Marshall Tomchik winning Collegiate third with a 98. Josie Cloninger won Junior Champion with a 99, MaryBeth Parris was Junior runner-up with a 98 and Vaughn Klosowski took Junior third with a 96.

Isaiah Johnson won Sub-Junior Champion with a 91, Carter Mitchell took Sub-Junior runner-up with a 90 and Ridge Pearson took Sub-Junior third with an 87.

Josie Cloninger won Ladies Champion with a 99, MaryBeth Parris took Ladies runner-up with a 98 and Addison Wallace won Ladies third with a 95.

Overall, it was a great shoot put on by the North Carolina Skeet Association. A special thanks to all of the individuals who donated time, funds and shells to make the shoot happen for the youth.

– Contributed by Riley Wallace

 

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Minnesota State Skeet Championships

November 29, 2022 By Cara Woodard

The 2022 Minnesota State Skeet Championships were held at the Metro Gun Club in Blaine, Minnesota, on August 19-21. The weather was close to perfect throughout all events, with slight periods of overcast and minimal wind. Jerry Ryan of Prior Lake, Minnesota, led a field of 40 shooters, winning High Overall, High All Around, 20-Gauge, and Doubles championships.

Champion, Jerry Ryan

David Baker, Dan Kampa, and Justin Staebell did a great job managing the tournament, with the help of automation provided by the MySkeet software. Shooters were able to see their scores on a large monitor as they were entered. The new software also provided reports that were accessible online throughout the tournament. It communicates with the NSSA database, eliminating many tasks in the registration process, and avoiding the misspelling of competitor names and their associated information such as classifications and concurrents.

Twenty-eight shooters took to the fields for the doubles event on Friday. Jerry Ryan’s 98 won the event outright. He was followed by 16-year-old Jared Miller, who posted the lone 97 to claim the runner-up place. Class winners were Bob Rick (AA), Justin Staebell (A), Bruce Pearson (B), Mike Quigley (C), and Art Peterson (D).

MSSA President Randal Baker hosted the annual year-end meeting that reviewed various administration topics and elected officers for next year.

Saturday’s 12-gauge event featured two 100-straight scores posted by Jared Miller and Bruce Pearson (his first-ever registered 100). The ensuing shootoff resulted in a victory for Bruce, with Jared taking his second runner-up spot for the tournament. Class winners were Jared Miller, Dan Kampa, Mark VanderBloomer, Jeffrey Schneider, Roger Carlson, and Art Peterson in classes AAA through E.

The 20-gauge event was another 2022 milestone for Al Savage. He was honored when his photo appeared on a recent cover of Clay Target Nation [although we got his name wrong in the print issue]. His second milestone came when posting his 100,000th registered target in the 20-gauge event.

Jerry Ryan won the 20-gauge championship with an uncontested 100. Tate Peterson took runner-up after a shoot-off of 99s with Dan Kampa, who claimed AA1. Brian Hendrickson won class A, followed by Mark VanderBloomer, Gabriel Anderson, and Joseph Ambrose in classes B through D.

Dan Kampa won Sunday’s 28-gauge event with an uncontested 100. A lone 99 posted by Bob Rick earned the runner-up spot. AA1 went to Jerry Ryan after a shoot-off of 98s with Gabriel Anderson and David Baker. David Baker claimed A1, followed by Gabriel Anderson (B1), Justin Baker (C1), and David Seidel (D1).

MSSA Past President Brian Hendrickson won the .410 title with the top score of 97. Justin Baker was runner-up with 96 after a shoot-off with Jerry Ryan, who claimed AA1. Bob Rick, Robert Muehlenkamp, Jeffrey Schneider, and Gabriel Anderson followed in classes A through D.

Jerry Ryan emerged as High Over All Champion with a score of 391×400. The HOA runner-up score was 388, posted by Gabriel Anderson. HOA class champions were Jared Miller (AA), Dan Kampa (A), Mark VanderBloomer (B), Jeffrey Schneider (C), Roger Carlson (D), and Art Peterson (E).

The MSSA thanks Rick Wilder and his staff for hosting an excellent state championship. Rick owns the Metro Gun Club and is bravely dealing with a neighborhood of ever- expanding commercial industry.

– Contributed by Ronald Chandler

 

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