Gunnedah Sporting Clays' shooters figure among NSW English Sporting Championships winners

Matthew Duncan (AA grade), Christopher Bourke (B grade), Malcolm Crowley (C grade), James Newberry (junior) and Charlie North (sub-junior) all won their respective divisions.

Stephen Dawson (AA grade third), Brad Hickey (C grade third), George Lyne (juniors second) and Danny Davidson (juniors third) were also among the prizes.

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Mudgee junior (juniors go up to 21) Jack Roth was the overall high gun with a combined score of 258. He edged out A grade winner Andrew Garvie by a shot while Duncan was third on 255 and North fourth.

It was the club's second shoot since the COVID-enforced break after holding a club shoot last month.

The first day saw a roll-up of 72 for a 200-target shoot. Sunday saw a few more roll in for a round of 100 targets.

"Obviously numbers were down from previous sorts of shoots but we were happy with the numbers considering the times," club vice-president Scott Kelly said.

Several clubs have been forced to cancel events due to not being able to get enough numbers.

There was some good shooting over the two days with North one of five shooters to hit a perfect 25 targets.

The club is now turning their attention to next month's practice day/charity shoot. After hosting a practice day on the Saturday (September 5) they will then hold their annual Westpac Rescue Helicopter Charity Shoot on the Sunday.

They are then scheduled to host their traditional Gum Tree Championships on the October long weekend. Their biggest shoot of the year, Kelly said they are waiting to see whether further restrictions will be imposed.