Steve Zibresky age 89, a Namaka Benchrest Shooter and one of the 7 founding members of Benchrest Shooters of Canada, passed away February 22, 2026 in Calgary. He was very active in building the Namaka Club at the original location. I have fond memories of him at our work parties and competing with him at the first night shoot we held and the Super Shoots.

We are getting close to the end of Feb - which is the cutoff date for shooters declaring their interest to qualify for WBC 18 hosted by Luxembourg at the Volmerange France shooting range.

A couple of things about this qualifying year:
- at the last world team meeting it was decided to reduce the number of eligible grand aggregates to four (instead of 6 from previous years)
- at the last world team meeting the cap on maximum score per grand agg was removed
- if you have some interest in qualifying there is no cost so, its better to let me know and be in the running than regret it later
- funds were transferred to me for the World Team in the amount of $2,356.47 and nothing has been done with them to date however, it has generated just over $1 in interest so far :-)
- attached is the list of potential qualifiers to date...

** The attached list was updated at end of day today 18-Feb-2026

regards,
Bob Richards
Canadian WBC delegate
403-818-3900

This is great news, looking forward to the inaugural shoot at that range!

How was the loading barn/clubhouse?

Update for those who plan on attending the 2026 Nationals.  It is official.  We have 4 days blocked out for the Nationals.  September 3-6, 2026. 

Camping is available for those who so desire as well as room for loading trailers. 

Those that plan on attending on their return trip from Holton, there will be provisions for those of you for early access.  We will do what we can to accomodate you as best as we can.

The plan at this time is a BR 101 clinic will be held on the 3rd.  Rick Pollock said they are prepared to host the clinic.

The 4th gives a full day of practice as well as the AGM.
5th and 6th the shoot dates. 
7th Labor Day travel home for those who have been away from home for a LONG time.

There has also been inquiries about pre registering.  If you are thinking or planning on coming, just send me a text or email.  Any questions or thoughts call, text, email me at
204-570-1956 or email cyanchyc@live.ca

Until the next update.

Calvin

Rifle built by Dakota Arms on a Nesika J Action
PPC Boltface
Right bolt and left port, no ejector
6PPC .269 neck
Jewel Trigger
Conventional bedding, not glued in.
Custom painted fibreglass stock (unknown stock mfg)
Includes Weaver T36 (dot reticle)
Makes LV weight with this scope
$2500

Posting for another party, contact me to contact the owner. Rickpollock@shaw.ca