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When you last meet in Guam for the 1999 South Pacific Games we asked you to take a short break from your activities and become informed as to what Norfolk Island has to offer and in particular the aspects of the Clay Target competition sporting area.
It is now the eve of the start of the South Pacific Mini Games and for everyone involved with the organisation and preparation, the largest event ever to be held in our country is about to commence. We are prepared and excited at the prospect of meeting new people and enjoying the competition and furthering our particular sport in the South Pacific Region.
The Norfolk Island Clay Target Association (formally The N.I.Gun Club) was formed in 1974 and initially conducted its competition activities at various locations.
In 1979 the association moved to Anson Bay which is situated on the northern end of the island and currently occupies a portion of crown land .The views from the shooting grounds are spectacular and because of the location of the grounds on the edge of the cliffs the variations in windy conditions can also be rather different.
Our association, like most founding clubs had limited resources but with much perseverance and assistance from shooters and their shooting associations both in Australia and New Zealand the first International Clay Target Championships were conducted in 1981.
From those early beginnings the club has been able to provide full facilities for clay target shooters and has the following disciplines, all of which are certified and approved Internationally.
1. One Down the Line layout. Complete with Gemini automatic hopper feed trap and automatic voice actuated release.
2. One Skeet field complete with new Automatic hopper feed traps (especially installed for the games) and electronic release.
3. One American Ball Trap layout complete with Ibis automatic hopper feed trap and automatic voice actuated release. The Ball Trap and Skeet layouts are on a shared field.
We have a modern carpeted clubhouse, which has all the required facilities for entertaining and food preparation.The Club is fully licensed and regularly hosts International Championships each February where in excess of 200 hundred persons can be catered for. In October 2002 we will host the Australasian Police Shooting Championships
All areas around our grounds are grassed and there is a plentiful supply of trees to provide shade and shelter. All shooting positions are concreted
Although we are remote from other sporting activities such as Golf, Bowls and Tennis we are still only about 10 minutes from the centre of the main shopping centre.
It is intended that for all shooting participants attending the South Pacific Mini Games on Norfolk Island that the operating and administrative area for all shooting will be at the clay target grounds.
Each year as the visiting shooters arrive from Australia and New Zealand our Norfolk Island Customs provide excellent arrangements for the importation of the competition firearms. Again we have, in conjunction with the Norfolk Island Police and the Norfolk Island Customs organised facilities to ensure that all South Pacific Games competitors are treated the same.
There is ample room for spectators and viewing of all events at these grounds is excellent. We are in the fortunate position that we also have a large area outside the grounds proper to allow for entire participants and spectators’ vehicle parking.
We look forward to welcoming the visiting shooters for South Pacific Mini Games on Norfolk Island and where we can provide you with good competition facilities and hospitality.
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Program of Events for the South Pacific Mini Games Norfolk Island.
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75 Targets Double Barrel. Off 15 meters 75 Targets American Skeet |
Tuesday 11 |
50 Targets Double Barrel & Finals for decision if required 50 Targets American Skeet & Finals for decision if required |
Wednesday 12 |
75 Targets Ball Trap Off 15 meters |
Thursday 13 |
50 Targets Ball Trap & Finals for decision if required |
Thursday 13 |
Medal Presentations
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General Information.
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