Cambridgeshire All Round Cambridge GC 20th & 21st August 2016

One of the most exciting disciplines in clay shooting; the Cambridgeshire All Round took place on the weekend of the 20th & 21st August at Cambridge Gun Club. Clashing with the Intercounties Sporting we didn't expect to have a large entry, but we were pleasantly surprised when we finished with 60 entries - the highest for a good few years.

All Round Winners 2016

L>R: A Bowman, T Jones, P Barnard, P Wright,

(K Weaver, Bedfordshire, C Class Comp winner )

Saturday was a day of very high winds, making even the single barrel a very testing target. As Sunday’s contingents turned out and saw the score of 89 on the board from Duane Morley, some must have thought perhaps they came to the wrong place on this Sunday morning. Added to that, the wind was also very strong making it a tough day ahead. As the day went on it looked like Duane's score of 89 could be enough with several 87’s appearing from Robert Allen, Tim Jones and Steve Janes. However, as very often happens, there was a twist in the tale. Peter Wright shot the only 25 straight of the day on the Skeet and Philip Barnard shot a 24 on the ABT, both shot a 21 on the sporting. The only person to top that on the sporting was Robert Allen with a well shot 22. This meant that both Philip and Peter tied with a 90 and so a shoot off had to take place. Philip came out top on that encounter and became County Champion and Peter took AA.

Results: Champ Philip Barnard 90

Vets Champ Tim Jones 87

Lady Champ Sarah Christensen 71

Junior Taylor Hedgecock 73

Colt Archie Bowman 66

AA Peter Wright 90

A Tim Jones 87

B Robert Allen 87

C Steve Eley 74