July 2011 - Connecticut Travelers

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JULY 2011 NEWSLETTER
CELEBRATING OUR 24th YEAR
© Jeff Hunter, Editor Pro Tem
The next Travelers Monthly Shoot is “Summertime, Summertime” on July 17th.
The Fall Trip is September 23rd – 25th.
RETURN TO MID-HUDSON
Jeff Hunter
The CT Travelers returned to Mid-Hudson Sporting Grounds to hold their Annual Club
Championships on June 19th. Peter Wicker, the Club Manager at Mid Hudson, set a fun and
challenging course for the 120+ Travelers in attendance. Last year’s Club Champion, Stefanie
Steinkraus, was defending her crown against some of the best in the region.
Our very first station set the tone for the whole shoot. We were presented with a mostly
straight away quartering chandelle from the left followed by low left-to-right crosser about at
skeet height but about 30 yards away. Surprisingly, the crosser gave us the most problems as
a lot of people shot over the
target.
Stations four, five, six and
seven were the stations that
separated the cream from the
milk. Lots of twos and threes
on these stations (in my group,
at least) kept the scores down
and left us shooters shaking our
heads. There was some
distance in this group and some
straightforward trap-like shots
that lulled the shooter into a
false sense of security. None of
them were easy, but none were
impossible either.
2010 Champion Stefanie Steinkraus presents Christian Suter with the
Club Champion Award for 2011.
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Usually when you round the corner on the backside at Mid Hudson, the targets are set a notch
tougher than the rest. Station 12 was a very fun presentation with a left to right crosser off a
platform that was high above your head. It crossed through an abbreviated window in the
treetops before it disappeared out of sight. But wait, this was a true pair with a high traplike bird going straight away. The obvious way to approach this bird was to get the crosser
and then you were in position for the trap bird. A couple new shooters in our group shot the
trap bird first and swung quickly on the crosser and got it as it crested the trees. Just goes to
show that sometimes the best way is not the only way.
When the scores were tallied, Christian Suter was
crowned the new Club Champion with a score of 90.
Long Island’s favorite son, Howard Berman, was the
Runner Up with an 84. Yes, it was that much of a
difference between the HOA and the next best. Newly
elected Board Member, David Miller, took over the MC
duties and did a fabulous job presenting some very
attractive trophies to the class and concurrent
winners.
On a more personal note, my nephews Chris and Matt,
attended a skeet clinic last summer at Seymour Rod &
Gun Club. They just started shooting Sporting Clays
last November. On his fifth time out, Chris captured
the Jr. Runner Up award at this shoot. I am really
proud of both of them.
Lots of Juniors were on hand for the shoot
on Father’s Day.
Next month Mr. Peabody fires up the “wayback
machine” and we shoot “Simo Sunday” at Orvis
Sandanona. Orvis is always a fun time and the theory
is that Simo Sunday will be twice the fun.
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Chris Schwarzer
I wanted to share some news with you regarding Carolee and how the CTSCA organization has
an effect on her. Last weekend Carolee shot the Mass State qualifier for the Junior Olympic
Skeet program and won HOA.
Last year (shooting for the first time) she did fine and after the competition she said to me
she wanted to win. Throughout the ensuing year she worked and worked on improving her
technique and scores.
I believe her interest in shooting and competing was kindled in the CTSCA organization and
their wonderful members who encouraged and supported her and for that I wanted to share
this with you and say thanks to them all.
We are planning on going to the SCTP and Junior Olympic Nationals the the Olympic Training
Camp in Colorado this summer and she is excited to go.
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INSTRUCTORS DIRECTORY
From time to time people ask me if I can recommend someone for lessons. This is always a
difficult question to answer, as what I look for in a coach may be different in what they are
looking for in a coach. Below is a list of some of the more popular instructors in this area
covering all levels and all techniques.
Name & Contact Info
Borst, Steve
6274 State Hwy 30
Esperance, NY 12066
(518) 365-8961 (days)
(518) 875-6465
bigursis@aol.com
CTSCA Member
Cabassa, Luis
(860) 824-1460 (h)
(860) 573-8125 (c)
claysbreaker@comcast.net
CTSCA Member
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From the Instructor
Master Class Shooter in NSCA
Experienced in trap and skeet shooting
I teach the Move, Mount, Shoot method of
shotgun shooting.
I teach from novice to experienced shooters
by appointment.
I teach at Sunset Farm Sporting Clays range
in Delanson NY. I will travel to students
shooting facility for instruction.
I am an NSCA Level III instructor who has taught
hundreds of shooters from first time ever through
Master Class. I believe that all shooting methods
are useful on a Sporting Clays course and
recommend them according to the target
presentation and the shooter’s abilities. I don’t
believe in forcing a different method on an
experienced shooter who has been shooting
another successfully. I have also taught wingshooting (at the Orvis wing-shooting schools, and
in Argentina, too).
I believe that good fundamentals are the key to
good shooting for both the new or experienced
shotgunner. Slumps in tournament shooting can
often be traced back to being lax about the proper
basics.
I enjoy instructing people who are truly
enthusiastic about clays or bird shooting (or both).
I offer instruction at either the student’s home
course, or my own set-up in Dutchess County, NY.
Comiotes, Jim
59 Eleanor Dr.
Mahopac, NY. 10541
Jcomiot@hotmail.com
CTSCA Member
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Fiumarello, Tom
(845) 625-3151
tseaswirl1@aol.com
www.xcelsportingclayinstruction.com
Geiger, Will
(845) 346-6520
midstang@hvc.rr.com
Koneski, Mike
(570) 965-7625
www.rockmountainclays.com
rockmountain@frontier.com
Liberta, Steve
(845) 3916
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NSCA Level II Instructor, AA shooter.
Available most weekdays and some
weekends.
Teaches sustained, pass through, pull away
and intercept.
Mounting drills and eye dominance
identification as well as mental game
improvement.
Can teach beginners to intermediate
shooters and some advanced techniques.
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NSCA and Paragon Certified
Certified Gun Fitting
NRA Certified Pistol Instructor
Head Teaching Professional, Vernon
National Shooting Preserve
 Instructor, Mid Hudson Sporting Clays
 Trained under Dan Schindler, Paragon
School of Sporting, and Peter Harris, British
Guild of Shooting Instructors
 Teaching all levels, Novice thru Competitive
Shooters, Women and Youth
I usually work with beginning and intermediate
(class E-B) shooters. I have worked with shooters
of all ages as well as women shooters. I usually
teach at Mid-Hudson sporting grounds, but have
taught at Dover Furnace and Wallkill Rod and Gun
Club. Currently I'm an AA shooter and look forward
to meeting new shooters and welcoming them to
the challenging shooting world of sporting clays.
Lessons are by appointment with Saturdays being
optimal until the summer season, and then my
schedule opens up as I teach in the public school
system during the year.
Owner Rock Mt Sporting Clays, NSCA Level II
instructor. Teaches many styles, no particular one,
but will work with experienced shooter's current
style or teach new shooters from square one. I
have a flexible schedule. I can teach anytime
during our regular business hours of 9:00 AM to
dusk, Wed-Sun, or Mon-Tue by appointment. I do
require 48 hours notice to book lessons. Will do
private or group instruction.
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Carlisle Academy Instructor
Instructor at Dover Furnace Sporting
Grounds
Lupton, Keith
(914) 646-1528
Matarese, Anthony Jr.
2 Winslow Rd.
Pennsville NJ 08070
www.clayshootinginstruction.com
(609)685-0704
anthony@clayshootinginstruction.com
Moore, Paula
(845) 758-5325
paula44@frontier.net
CTSCA Member
Robare, Doug
df2r@verizon.net
(413) 623-5026 (h)
(860) 681-8368 (c)
CTSCA Member
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Gunfitter
Beginner to Master Class
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Coach of beginners to National Champions.
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Four Time NSCA All American
Four Time NSCA Team USA Member
NSCA Level 1 Certified Instructor
Specializing in Sporting Clays and FITASC
Available for Private and Group Lessons
Beginner to Master Class
Shooting sporting clays for 17 years
Level III NSCA Instructor
Teaching for 10 years
Groups up to four
Beginners to Competition Shooters
Men, women, and youth
Gun safety
For beginners - instruction for stance, lead
of target and gun mount
For experienced shooters - instruction for
fine-tuning style and adjustment of problem
areas
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Rohel, Roy
(973) 670-7459
rrr1950@gmail.com
CTSCA Member
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NSCA Certified Level III Instructor.
Trap- Skeet- Sporting Clays and Wing
shooting.
Full time instructor
"Take your shooting to the next level"
From novice to the advanced shooter.
I instruct at Lehigh Valley, Mid-Hudson,
Dover Furnace and locally near my home.
I have two Lincoln traps, a standard and a
rabbit, chondel to work on site if the person
has some property.
Schwarzer, Chris
(508) 964-0065
ccschwarzer@gmail.com
Mansfield, MA
CTSCA Member
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Professional shotgun shooting instruction with
Chris Schwarzer, an NSCA-certified instructor and
Double-Goal Coach with years of coaching and
teaching experience offering instruction in Trap,
Skeet and Sporting Clays. In all shooting sports
safety, knowledge and having fun are key
ingredients to success. Individual or semi private
lessons are available and are normally provided at
Walpole Sportsmen’s Association in Walpole MA,
Independent Sportsmen’s Club in Foxboro MA or
Addievile East Farms in Mapleville RI.
Beginners are provided with appropriate safety
instruction first, gun fitting, followed by the
knowledge and practical experience to establish a
sound basic skills set on which performance is
based. Intermediate shooters with experience will
receive instruction and coaching to refine their
existing shooting style to improve their success in
the field or raise their scores in competition.
I am currently an assistant coach for the youth
team at Walpole Sportsmen's Association with over
20 members. Scheduling is based upon
availability, please call me and we can find a
location and time that meets your needs.
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CONTACTING THE TRAVELERS...
Editor:
editor@ctsca.org
CTSCA Home Office:
Al Anglace (aaa738@aol.com by far the best way) or
Telephone 203 417-6295 if you absolutely must.
Membership, Address Changes
Shooting Class, and Guidebook: John Hachmann (johnhachmann@yahoo.com)
CTSCA.ORG Webmaster:
Jeff Hunter (jhunter@ctsca.org)
Due to a very generous contribution by Bruce Buck and Roland Leong, every single issue of
Reload ever published is online at www.ctsca.org
JULY 17
AUGUST
SEPTEMBER 18
OCTOBER 16
NOVEMBER 13
DECEMBER 18
2011 TENTATIVE CTSCA SHOOTING CALENDAR
SUMMERTIME, SUMMERTIME (Orvis Sandanona)
GREAT EASTERN LOBSTER CLASSIC (Addieville East Farm)
SEPTEMBERSHUTZENFEST (Ten Mile River Preserve)
SMALL GAUGE CHAMPIONSHIPS (FCFGPA)
SALUTE THE COLORS/ISLANDERS vs. MAINLANDERS (Suffolk Trap/Skeet)
DICK LOSEE MEMORIAL CHRISTMAS PARTY (Mid County)
FOR SALE CLASSIFIED ADS WANTED
See listings at ctsca.org
Please Support your Guidebook Advertisers
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The upcoming CTTRAVELERS Monthly Shoot
“Summertime, Summertime”
Sunday, July 17, 2011
ORVIS/SANDANONA SPORTING GROUNDS
Route 44A, Millbrook, NY
www.orvis.com/sandanona
Featuring Our Throw Back “Simo Sunday” Targets. What Sporting clays is all about: have a
fun day and challenge some of the most interesting and different targets. Just like those we
loved in the past.
DIRECTIONS: Taconic Parkway North to NY Route 44 East exit. Turn right off ramp onto Route
44. Continue a short distance to Route 44A on left. Turn left onto Route 44A and follow to
club driveway on left. 845 677-9701.
REGISTRATION APPLICATION
YOUR APPLICATION MUST BE RECEIVED ON OR BEFORE
WEDNESDAY JULY13, 2011.
Registration and Continental Breakfast opens at 8:30AM.
Shooting begins at 9:45 AM.
$70.00 Member entry fee - $85.00 Guest entry fee.
A luncheon will be served after the shoot at Copperfield’s Restaurant
(Right turn out of Orvis/Sandanona’s driveway to Route 44. Turn right and proceed ½ mile to
restaurant on right)
Mail this application, and your check, payable to CTSCA to:
CTSCA, 16 Davis Road, Seymour, CT 06483
YOU
NOTE: PLEASE DO NOT SEND EXPRESS MAIL SIGNATURE REQUIRED.
1._______________________________ 4.____________________________
2._______________________________ 5.____________________________
3._______________________________ 6.____________________________
List shooters that you would like to be squaded with here:
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Your application must be received by the required date for preferred squading.
You are responsible for noting any concurrent or handicap on your card.
YOU MUST BE AN NRA MEMBER TO MEET THE MANDATORY REQUIREMENT OF CTSCA
MEMBERSHIP FOR 2011!
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Connecticut State
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Sporting
Clays Championship
August 26,27,28, 2011
Fairfield County Fish & Game
Comp. #
GPS Coordinate Only: 310 Hammertown Rd. Monroe CT. 06468 Do Not use for Mail
NSCA#:
Class:
VT
SVT
SSVT
L
JR
SJR
Name
Address:
E-mail:
City:
Home
Phone:
State:
Zip:
Work
Phone:
Friday Event
COST
SUB GAUGE FITASC
75 Birds
20 Gauge Class Opt
28 Gauge Class Opt
20 Gauge Lewis
28 Gauge Lewis
$75.00
$10.00
$10.00
$10:00
$10:00
Saturday FITASC 12ga
100 Birds
TOTAL Sunday Events
Main Event
TOTAL
100 Birds
JR „S Fee
HOA
Lewis Option
Class Option
$95.00
$75.00
$20.00
$10.00
$10.00
GOLF CARTS (SUNDAY ONLY)
$65.00
$100.00
$10.00
$10.00
HOA Option
Glass Option
Please choose Options
When you pre-register.
Friday & Saturday
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Total
Main Event Total
Circle one
FRIDAY 8:00am 11:00am
2:00pm
SATURDAY 8:30am 12:30pm
Total
Please Squad: Main Event Only
1. Myself
Makes checks payable to:
FCF&GPA
2.
Send payment to:
3.
Dominic Uliano
34 Swamp Rd.
Newtown CT. 06470
4.
www.fcfgpa.org
Call -203-526-0352
Registrations may be emailed to
domblklab@charter.net
FCF&G reserves the right to alter or cancel any part of this program.
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CONNECTICUT
SPORTING CLAYS
CHAMPIONSHIP
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FAIRFIELD COUNTY FISH &
GAME PROTECTIVE ASSOCIATION
310 Hammertown Rd, Monroe CT 06468
(For directions only, do NOT mail forms here)
GUN
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5 STAND
PRACTICE
MAIN EVENT
CONNECTICUT STATE
SPORTING CLAYS CHAMPIONSHIP
100 TARGETS NSCA
$300 HOA $250 RU
$15 Back to Class M-E 1/2/3
50 /30/20
LUNCH INCLUDED ON SUNDAY
The Connecticut State Championship is limited to the first 170 shooters.
Medals awarded for State class and State concurrents. Class and Lewis options available. Moneys
mailed. Class money awards require a minimum of 3 in class. Jrs, paying reduced fees, not eligible for
money awards.
All events are registered. FCF&GPA will register shooters requesting NSCA membership.
Fairfield County Fish & Game reserves the right to alter this program without prior notification.
All shooters are welcome. Pre-registrations not required but advised
Phone: (203) 526-0352
FITASC 100 TARGETS
SATURDAY
AUG 27th
8:30am & 12:30pm
Factory Ammo 1oz loads
$100.00
Email: domblklab@charter.net
REGISTER EARLY FOR FITASC TO
GUARANTEE ENTRY LIMITED
48 SHOOTERS ON SATURDAY
54 SHOOTERS ON FRIDAY
FITASC SUB-GAUGE
75 TARGETS
20ga OR 28ga
FRIDAY AUG. 26th
8:00am 11am & 2pm
Factory Ammo Only
$75.00
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FAIRFIELD COUNTY FISH & GAME
310 Hammertown Road, Monroe, CT 06468 (for directions only)
Do not send checks here
SUNDAY JULY 24th, 2011
SHOOTING STARTS 10:00am
THIS IS AN NSCA REGISTERED LEWIS CLASS FUN SHOOT,
“WITH A REAL CHALLENGE”
$65 FOR 100 TARGETS & CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST
LUNCH WILL BE AVAILABLE
REGISTRATION WILL OPEN AT 8:30 am; THIS WILL BE A SQUADDED START
PLEASE COME AND ENJOY THE FUN.
6 SHOOTERS PER SQUAD
CUT HERE AND ENCLOSE THE BOTTOM PORTION
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Name: __________________________________________ NSCA# _____________
Circle one >> SVT VT L SJR JR
Street: _______________________________________________ Class: _________
City: _____________________ State: ___________
Zip: ______________________
Home Phone: _______________________
Work Phone: __________________
Email: _____________________________________________________
receipt will be emailed here
Please write dollar amount in the “Total” column next to each event entered.
EVENT
COST
THE CRUCIBLE
$65
LEWIS
$10
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TOTAL
Make all checks payable to “FCF & GPA”
Send to: Dominic Uliano
34 Swamp Road,
Newtown, CT 06470
Please enclose Pd
registration for
each shooter on the
squad.
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