Elmira June 4 and 5

Listowel May 14

This match is now in the bag. Saturday was a bit wet and Sunday was pretty good for Rosebud, sunny with mosquitoes. The conditions were challenging as usual. Congratulations to Rob S who is the AB Provincial Champion. Also take note Al Bratland was participating in his first sanctioned match. Al took our BR clinic and held his own against the conditions. A good time was had by all! The next match at Rosebud is July 16, 17 where will shoot our Heavy Iron Match consisting of HV and Unlimited class (5-shot).


2 Gun

HV Grand

HV 100

HV 200

LV Grand

LV 100

LV 200

Equipment List


Rob S. expressing his gratitude to Paul R upon hearing he was the 2-Gun Winner!



Paul R and Tony G who was 2nd in the 2-Gun.



Paul R and Dan O who was 3rd in the 2-Gun.

Thanks to Dwayne Cyr for this match report:



Lake of The Woods Gun Club Kenora Rifle Division Holds May Small Bore Benchrest Match
 
On Sunday May 29th twelve competitors enjoyed the addictive sport of Small Bore Benchrest competition including 3 shooters trying it for their first time. The weather was very cooperative, clear in the morning with a mix of sun and cloud in the afternoon. The moderate wind changed direction 360 degrees during the day but sometimes held steady for long periods making for a great day of competition.
 
1 Phil Nick,              247, 239, 248,     734 – 19X
2 Dwayne Cyr,         244, 240, 249,     733 – 27X
3 Bill Gabryluk,       228, 245, 249,     722 – 6X
4 Matt Cyr,               237, 235, 233,     705 – 12X
5 Al Cardinal,          239, 238, 224,      701 – 7X
6 Rod MacDonnell, 233, 237, 219,      689 – 8X
7 Doug Henton,       220, 219, 232,      671 – 11X
8 Ken Chambers,     210, 231, 222,      663 – 4X
9 Burt Bastien,         230, 228, 216,      647 – 11X
10 Helene Rannou,   227, 197, 221,      645 – 5X
11 Spencer King,      157, 235, 230,      622 – 6X
12 Wil Kolshuck,      168, 204, 225,      597 – 6X
 
Thanks to all who showed up and thanks to the volunteers.



Back row, L. to R. Matt Cyr, Dwayne Cyr, Phil Nick, Doug Henton, Ken Chambers
Front Row, L. to R. Helene Rannou, Bill Gabryluk, Spencer King, Burt Bastien, Al Cardinal, Rod MacDonnell, ( missing Wil Kolshuck)




L. to R. Bill Gabryluk, Phil Nick, Matt Cyr, Dwayne Cyr, Al Cardinal.

Reminder our first match weekend at Rosebud is quickly approaching. We will shoot LV and HV 100 on the Saturday and then HV and LV 200 on the Sunday.
BRSC Sanctioned. $25 for a BRSC card if you don't have one.
Match fees are $15/agg.
First shot at 9:00 each day.
Practice day on Friday, let me know in advance if you want to practice.
Bring food and refreshments. Camping available (no hookups).
Spectators and newcomers are welcome.
Call or e-mail if you are competing so I can get an idea of numbers. rickpollock@shaw.ca or 403-968-2354

OK group we have a number of guys looking to get into the sport. They need wind flags, front rests, arbor presses, dies etc. This would be a good time to post for sale any equipment now surplus to your needs. Thanks. Rick

The first ever BR 101 Clinic is in the bag. All went well with several people now pushed down the slippery slope of BR! Great turnout and thanks to all the coaches Joe Mendham, Jeff Wardlow, Dan Opel, Lyle Turton and Paul Ross. Couldn't have done it without you guys!

The winds were out of this world with a missed condition worth 2" at 100 yards! That said the students did really well to turn in the groups they did. The coaches were just happy they didn't have to shoot in the winds!

Winners and aggs as follows:

1. Grant Shave .510"
2. Clifford Crickett .511"
3. Sean Sayle .561"

I didn't get any pictures, so if anyone else who did take pictures please e-mail them to me and I will post them in this thread.

Directions:

go to http://www.yrc.org this the club web site. scroll down the page and click on 7212 Molt Road, you will get a map to the range.

Per Jeff's instructions to post this on the forum, coles notes version:
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Say all, the TEAM from CANADA is one member short at this time, as a member has just bowed out. Here is the good news:
 
1. We have sponsorship of about $600 beans per member for 2 teams of 4.
 
2. France will be the cheapest of all travel destinations (except USA in 2015)
 
3. France has the nicest facilities of any country bar none, even much better than USA.
 
4. you get to be famous (or infamous as the case may be)
 
Here is the bad news :  we need to know before months end at the very latest in order to do paperwork and the like.
 
Here is the ugly news (as in the good, the bad the ugly) you may have to put up with terrific people, enjoy the countryside, rub elbows at the luncheon table with the best in the world, drink beer on behalf of Canada, do something FEW EVER GET A CHANCE TO DO, and generally have a terrific time, and there is lots for the spouse to do,

THIS IS JUST LIKE GREAT DEALS ON SHORT NOTICE TRAVEL VACATIONS. and this offer is
 
ONLY AVAILABLE IN CANADA FOR A LIMITED TIME OFFER.
 
contact Jeff or any of the team members on the France 2011 mailing list for information details.
 
make some new friends, some will remain so for a lifetime.
 
PLEASE CONSIDER THIS AS IT IS REALLY A GREAT OPPORTUNITY.
 
SO PLEASE THINK ABOUT IT, AS IT WILL NOT BE OFFERED AGAIN IN YOUR LIFETIME.
 
TEAM LEADER FOR CANADA 2005-2011
Jefferson Wardlow     

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Per Jeff's request a copy of his e-mail announcing the appointment of an interim President and VP, text below:

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It is with pleasure that on behalf of Tony, Lyle and Jeff that we announce the following:
 
As of March 1st the new Bench rest Shooters of Canada President is Calvin Yanchycki.
 
As of March 1st the new Bench rest Shooters of Canada Vice President is Joe Mendham.
 
We are still looking for a new Treasurer. These most capable folks will take over until the annual meeting in early July in Manitoba at he Canadian shoot.
 
The last few years have been good, we increased our membership significantly, had annual meetings, (even if some attempted to play silly at the meetings), have actual provincial representation, money in the Bank, annual statements, and lots of motions decided upon by the masses,
 
We did not succeed in getting some Eastern (if I can use that term) clubs to join yet. I will be sending a couple of e-mails that the office of the President send regarding those discussion as they can be released now, and please  MOST OF THE PROVINCIAL REPS AND EXECUTIVE HAVE ALREADY SEEN THEM AND WERE ALWAYS IN THE LOOP. They were never forwarded on at the request of the folks asking questions,  but they may be shown now.
 
My only complaint is that if someone has a concern please talk to your provincial reps, then any of the Executive and lastly the President's position, (don't just send a stupid e-mail when you are new and start beaking off about how it is not a national organization)
 
As I have said at the last 3 annual meetings with the help of everyone we have grown. I do not take full responsibility for this but have played a small part yes and so have others.
 
The new President Calvin will send this on to those listed in the e-mail system for the BRSC and I have sent it to my e-mail list so others do not wonder what happened, NOTHING,
 
just the 3 Executives have done the work for 3 years, and perhaps a little longer and it is time for OTHERS TO SHOW LEADERSHIP AND HELP OUT. 
 
Let us enjoy the year 2011 and make sure we all help out the new somewhat fearless leaders in making it FUN  to shoot BENCH REST FOR ALL.
 
On behalf of the previous Executive we wish the new guys all the best, and watch out we now have time to shoot and sit back and watch the matches from the sidelines which we will enjoy,
 
Help us welcome new shooters and ranges throughout western Canada and maybe beyond.
 
 
thanks again to all who helped along the way and thanks to those who did not for making our time enjoyable in a different sort of way.
 
and with that, it is out to shovel snow instead of the normal BS
 
thanks again
 
BSRC retired President  Jefferson