2011-10-14/16 – NSRA Bisley Camp 2011

With a party of 38, comprising of members from Earley Troop, Burne Troop, Johnston Explorers and 9th Dartford, we attended the 35th National Scout Rifle Championships for our 4th consecutive year at NSRA Bisley.  As ever, the event was well attended with over 800 Scouts competing in events including 6yd pistol, Field Target, 6yd Main Rifle, Reactive Knockout, Summer Biathlon, Advanced Field Targets, Small-bore rifle at 25 yds and Full-bore at 300 yds. 

The standard of shooting from our team improves each year as the experience and self discipline they gain from practice and study through programmes such as the YPS scheme, which we run bi-annually.  Two of our party did exceptionally well, with Connor Pike of the Earley Troop coming 2nd in the Field Target discipline, hitting 15 out of 20 targets and was awarded the silver medal.  Jessica Boreham of 9th Dartford came 13th in the 6yd Main Rifle category and was also presented with the Walton Firs trophy for most improved shot against the previous year. Well done to the pair of you.

Catering was once again handled by Karren Hannah and as usual we were spoiled with excellent food over a long service, which is the only way it can be as the complex shooting schedules and range duty times mean that everyone sitting to eat at the same time is a logistical impossibility.  On behalf of everyone at camp we thank Karren very much for her help and support.

As always, a busy camp like Bisley requires many months of preparation for all the paperwork required, van loading/unloading and setting/striking of camp and this cannot be done without the help and support of the many leaders, helpers and instructors who gave their time to make this camp a success – Thanks guys. 

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