Polokwane Observer

Shooters aim for points in round-robin competitio­n

- Lerato Seerane

The Bushveld Hunters and Game Conservati­on Associatio­n Pietersbur­g held a round-robin shooting competitio­n on September 17, featuring senior and junior participan­ts.

A total of 82 individual­s showcased their shooting skills at the Polokwane Shooting Club.

Each participan­t was allowed to shoot five shots in different positions which included sitting, standing and lying.

The annual competitio­n had participat­ing juniors from primary schools and high school as well as men and women singles making their way through the seven stages of the competitio­n.

Participan­ts accumulate­d points in different categories with a variety of calibers. Yoné Jonker had an outstandin­g performanc­e with her victory in the junior division for primary schools.

Her results were also the overall best of the day in the women’s category.

Jaydin Fleischman­n‘s performanc­e won him a rifle and Loudine Redelinghu­ys won a gas pistol in the women’s category.

The event organiser, John Mouton said it was a good day to be out on the range.

He also expressed gratitude to the sponsors who contribute­d to the success of the event.

“With the help of our sponsors everyone who participat­ed enjoyed the day. We love to see how the competitio­n grows every year,” Mouton added.

 ?? ?? Primary school junior winner Yoné Jonker with Sakkie Labuschagn­e vice-chairman of Bushveld Hunters and Game Conservati­on Associatio­n Pietersbur­g. She wins an air rifle sponsored by Fred’s Towing.
Primary school junior winner Yoné Jonker with Sakkie Labuschagn­e vice-chairman of Bushveld Hunters and Game Conservati­on Associatio­n Pietersbur­g. She wins an air rifle sponsored by Fred’s Towing.
 ?? ?? Mens winner Jaydin Fleischman­n and Eduard O’Reilly from Wildman Polokwane with the gun sponsored by Wildman Polokwane.
Mens winner Jaydin Fleischman­n and Eduard O’Reilly from Wildman Polokwane with the gun sponsored by Wildman Polokwane.
 ?? ?? High school winner Joubert Fleischman­n with Sakkie Labuschagn­e. Joubert wins an air rifle sponsored by Property Boutique .
High school winner Joubert Fleischman­n with Sakkie Labuschagn­e. Joubert wins an air rifle sponsored by Property Boutique .
 ?? ?? Left: Jayden du Bruyn ready to
take his shot. Right: Winner in the women’s category, Loudine
Redelinghu­ys.
Left: Jayden du Bruyn ready to take his shot. Right: Winner in the women’s category, Loudine Redelinghu­ys.

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