SSAA has announced the team to compete at the World Benchrest Shooting Federation competition in Valencia Spain from 8 to 14 September 2024. The team participating in this World Rimfire Championship will be:
Clinton Sondergeld
Paul Sullivan
Bill Simmons
Brett Wilson
Richard Lightfoot
Greg Roulston
Stefan Smith
Andrew Faber
Rob Robertson
Reserve - David Jenkins
I am honoured to have been asked to fulfill the roles of Team Captain, Delegate and technical meeting delegate. I know the team is well into preparations for the campaign and that you will join me in wishing them all the best success in their shooting as well as for having fun and making friends from around the world. I will post regularly to keep followers up to date with the progress of the team.
Danae Jenkins
And congratulations Danae, lead strong and by example if that fails slap them into line.
Bill Collaros Australia
"Shoot to Thrill"
Clinton Sondergeld and Bill Simmons have withdrawn from the team, so the line-up now looks as follows:
A - Paul Sullivan, Brett Wilson & Richard Lightfoot
B - Greg Roulston, Andrew Faber & Rob Robertson
C - David Jenkins, Stefan Smith & Roxanne Smith and Glen Seaman Reserve
Welcome Roxanne & Glen to the team and great to have a woman join the Australian contingent.
Danae Jenkins
I am pleased to advise that Wendy Conroy has accepted the position of reserve for the teams following the withdrawal of Paul Sullivan. The teams now consist of the following:
A Team Brett Wilson
Richard Lightfoot
Greg Roulston
B Team Andrew Faber
Rob Robertson
David Jenkins
C Team Stefan Smith
Roxanne Smith
Glen Seaman
Reserve Wendy Conroy
Preparations are now well underway with only 9 weeks to the start of the competition.
Danae Jenkins
Final changes to the team following Wendy Conroy's withdrawal. I have accepted the place of reserve and will be able to shoot 2 days as an individual. The first of our contingent has arrived in Spain and the rest of us will be following over the coming week. There is a facebook page for the public that Tyrone Thompson has created for us - Australian Benchrest Rimfire World Team Spain 2024 - where you can keep up with the team's progress.
Danae Jenkins
Still a strong team with a blend of experience and some new shooters that is also good to see as they will bring some enthusiasm in to the mix.
Good luck to you all and most of all enjoy the journey whilst representing your country...
Bill Collaros Australia
"Shoot to Thrill"
The team members are in full swing with preparations for the competition. Plenty of practice, ammunition permitting and with less than 3 months to go the anticipation builds. Great news from the IRB rimfire nationals in May at Coffs Harbour with the team reserve Glen Seaman taking out the shield. Congratulations Glen, well done.
Danae Jenkins
They are off in a few short weeks, called a few yesterday to wish them all the best tournament and the best time.
Do our flag and yourselves proud, go get em.
Bill Collaros Australia
"Shoot to Thrill"
Good luck and best wishes to you all. Hope you do well and have a great time.
All the Aussie team have arrived and settled in. Just about to start practice day 1 but have been delayed. A shooter from another country has taken a fall on the range and broken a leg. Paramedics are working on removing him from the range.
Enjoy and make every shot count.
Keep us updated as you can.
Sad for the competitor that broke his leg.
Bill Collaros Australia
"Shoot to Thrill"
Team results for Oz
Bill Collaros Australia
"Shoot to Thrill"
Individual Aussies
Bill Collaros Australia
"Shoot to Thrill"