England 2007 Tour 268 Reads
	I am honoured to be appointed Captain of the England Team to South Africa in April 2009 and I invite applications to join this tour. South Africa provides a very high standard of shooting and the Protea match has become one of the most difficult matches to win. I intend to take a team capable of doing just that and am looking for a blend of youth and experience to achieve that end. With English XX approval, at least 4 members of the team will be under 25 and will receive some financial assistance towards the cost of the tour. I am pleased to appoint Andrew Lothian as my Vice Captain and ask anyone interested in applying for this tour to make themselves known to Andrew or myself as soon as possible or apply by email by the end of August 2007. The Team will be selected towards the end of September in order to maximise fundraising efforts to offset the cost of the tour. Tom Rylands The Menagerie Bisley Camp Email: tom@rylands.me.uk Posted by: pdsykes on Tuesday, August 07, 2007    comments?

	More about fund raising 390 Reads
	Hi folks, Just a quick note about the BBQ and Ball. Bisley is only 2 weeks away and I have not had many offers of support either event. Emma and Ed are working really hard to make these events work and by result raise money to make your shooting cheaper. Please offer your support, either an hourbehind the bar, or laying out tables is all we ask. In the next few days i'll be contacting people to sort rotas out so please jump the gun to avoid inconveniece. Hope your all shooting better than I Cheers Graham g.p.nelson@blueyonder.co.uk 07855612860 Posted by: g.p.nelson on Monday, July 02, 2007    comments?

	Fund Raising for this year 267 Reads
	Everyone, Hope you shooting is going well as we enter the busy mid season. Can I just ask you to take 2 minutes to read this post about fundraising. As an Under 25 group we all suffer the constant financial pressures of shooting. As a result we aim to hold events and competitions to help raise funds for kit, training subsidy and match entry. This year there are several things happen and they all need your input. Bullet Ball Emma Nuttall is kindly organising this event again this year and it promises to be very exciting. However, despite claims to the contrary, Emma is not actually superwoman and so we're looking for volunteers to help out. Everyone needs to help publicise the event (on Second Friday during the meeting 27th July), sell tickets and help on the day. We're probably going to be helping behind the bar and also in setting up and packing away afterwards. I'm going to draw up a rota of people so if you have a preference then shout (like being good a stacking chairs hungover). I know that some of you will have Queens II and uni shooting so volunteer early to stop clashes. Under 25 BBQ This year we're holding this event at the Inns of Court on Camp. It will also be the Under 25 Rifle Club AGM. we also need to sell tickets, help organise and run the Bar. Please let Ed Welford know if you can help out here. Again, we're looking for people to help out in the planning (whilst we'll all be involved in the execution) Basically, we all need to work together (and especially with Emma and Ed) to make these events as successful aas possible. The ore work we do, the less we have to pay others to do it, and the more money we make!!! If you have any ideas, email me (g.p.nelson@blueyonder.co.uk), for the ball email Emma (nutter_no5@hotmail.com) and for the bbq Ed (edwelford@hotmail.com). Thanks Graham Posted by: g.p.nelson on Wednesday, June 13, 2007    comments?

	The Under 25 Rifle Club 280 Reads
	Under 25 Rifle Club is born! The under 25 rifle club is the new, exciting way youth shooting is to operate in the UK. The club is the result of the formalisation of what was previously the GB Under 25s. The name 'GB Under 25 Rifle Team' shall remain, but exclusively for use of official NRA touring teams and the Under 25 Match during the Imperial Meeting. All other activities, including informal training days and practise matches will operate under the U25RC banner. Why has this happened? Under 25 shooting in the UK has moved on a lot in the last 10 years and has been a victim of its own success. Boring legal things like insurance and logistics now mean that we need to be affiliated to the NRA in order to meet, train and compete to the high standards we've become accustomed to. What does this mean for me? Some things are going to change - like a small membership fee (to cover the cost of the insurance and affiliation) - but most things will remain the same. The biggest difference is the elected committee; to look after your club and your interests - and that you can be part of this in future years. The most important things to remember are that the Under 25 Rifle Club is not a replacement for any of the clubs you currently shoot with and that you don't have to be a member of the U25 RC to be picked for the GBU25 teams. It is just a great way of letting you practise and compete to your full potential all year round with other young shooters, whilst ensuring that your activities are safe and fully covered if anything should happen (which it won't). What do I need to do? If you haven't been collared by me yet you need to fill in an application form (email me - president@u25rc.co.uk). The subs are minimal (just to cover insurance) and once you've joined we'll see you on the ranges. Who are the committee this year? Graham Nelson - President president@u25rc.co.uk Sam Adamson - Vice President vicepresident@u25rc.co.uk Ed Jeens - Secretary secretary@u25rc.co.uk Richard Heathcote - Treasurer treasurer@u25rc.co.uk The club is very much in its infancy and the future is pretty much up to you - things started out as a method to allow us to keep training and competing together but plans for the future include a Match Rifle section, club stash, team matches, sponsorship and a club kit fund. Get on board and email me, and look out for the website coming soon. Good Shooting!! Graham Nelson Posted by: g.p.nelson on Sunday, April 29, 2007    comments?

	Training this weekend 311 Reads
	Dear All, (Pete, please foward this to Suhrid) Final Details for this weekend. Those attending are listed below. If anyone knows of others who are coming but are not on this list please let me know asap. We're meeting on saturday morning at 9.30 for a bit of a chat, a lazy start, some theory and hopefully a bit of scatt work for those who wish for it. Saturday afternoon is at 300 (self marking to keep costs low) followed by sunday at 900 and then 600 to finish (sunday will be marked). Elizabeth Barr Jen Charlton Rob Nelson Emily Wright Simon Hayton Alex Lawrie Cerise Macintosh Clare Huxter Matthew Stewart Alex Woodward (sat only) Richard Stearn Andy Nowacki (sun am only) Eamonn Mcguire Suhrid Joshi Tom Liley (sun only) Ed Welford Graham Nelson Ed Jeens (sat only) Alex Hoyle James Lawrie Rob Nelson John Kent We are being catered for at the Surrey RA, this includes, lunch, dinner, breakfast and lunch over the weekend and will cost £18 per head all in. I know that Cost is always a top priority for you guys a so Here is the best I can work out per head. Targets and Markers £25.76; Food £18 (Total £43.76). The biggest cost is that of Ammunition as always. I am quite happy to provide for all those who require ammo but am equally happy if you have your own (as long as it meets NRA rules). RG is 45p a round an assuming 2x 2+10 at each range it will cost £32.40 for the weekend. These costs are just aproximations so subject to change, unfortunately you'll struggle to get change from £80 I think. I will have a big anally retentive spreadsheet to work out everyone's costs so it is fair! If anyone has any questions then please contact me asap to let me know (especially if you're veggie or similar). I have a bit of locker space on a first come first served basis. Don't forget your kit (especially bolts!!) and please bring enough cash, or a chequebook to keep my treasurer happy. I'll be in the Surrey from about 9:30pm on Friday night, traffic permitting, so I'll see you there. Cheers, Graham Posted by: webmaster on Thursday, April 12, 2007    comments?

	Training 14-15 April 398 Reads
	Folks, The Plans for the general training weekend of 14th-15th April have been finalised. We will be shooting at 300, 600 and 900 yards with plenty of experienced coaches around for advice. We will have several targets at each distance and the format will be for coached shooting. If anyone feels that they would like to improve (even if you've never done it before) their coaching skills then please let me know and I'll be happy to get you on a chair! There will be a dinner supplied in the Surrey on saturday night, as well as breakfast on sunday and lunch on both days. The overall cost (including food, range hire and ammo) will be around £60-70 I hope. With this in mind I need to know if you are coming for the weekend. Please contact me by email - g.p.nelson@blueyonder.co.uk - or by phone - 07855 612 860 and let me know. Everyone is welcome! See you soon Graham Posted by: g.p.nelson on Tuesday, March 27, 2007    comments?

	GB Under 25s 2007 276 Reads
	From Graham Nelson Under 25s, I have been delighted to accept the post of Captain of the Under 25s for the Imperial meeting this year. As you know the U25s are about far more than the 8 people who shoot the Under 25 match during the meeting. This year, with the world championships looming in August the U25s are focusing on the future. I want to encourage as many people as possible to shoot with the under 25s this year, especially those of you have just left school or cadets. My email address is g.p.nelson@blueyonder.co.uk and I encourage anyone with queries, or shooting related problems and ideas to contact me. If I can't help I'll try and find someone who can! The way that U25 shooting operates will be changing this year and I will be posting more information on plans for this later but for now I have a few dates for everyone's diaries. April 14-15 - General Training weekend. Everyone is welcome, especially new faces. Experienced hands will be around to offer support, lack of experience will not exclude anyone! Time to dust off the score books, blow out the cobwebs and re-orientate ourselves with the black blob over there... April 28-29 - Saturday, training target(s). Sunday Purples match. This is a fun team shoot for early season. Many of you may have County and club captains on your back to shoot this. For those of you who don't, time to show them what they are missing. May 12-13 - Match/Training. London County host us in a mix of individual and team matches, with some time for training, and aparently Matt Charlton is organising the evening entertainment..... May 26-28 - English XX Open June 8-10 - Scottish Open June/July 30-1 - Total Oil Challenge. Big team match, lots of fun!! July 21-28 - NRA Imperial Meeting, to include Under 25 match and warm up team matches, usually in the week before. August 25-27 - Welsh Open (sponsored by Pot Noodle - probably) Please email to let me know about availablity and numbers for the above. I am aware that cost is an issue as always so we shall endeavour to keep these as low as possible. I and the Under 25s will be looking for motivated people to help me out this year, and to help out with the planed improvements to how we work as a group. If anyone is interested then please get in touch. See you all on the ranges across the UK soon. Finally, GOOD SHOOTING! Graham Posted by: g.p.nelson on Thursday, February 22, 2007    comments?

	RIFLE FOR SALE 455 Reads
	"For sale: Swing Mark 5, number 2021, mahogany stock. Has some sweet new bits including an RPA ladder foresight, adjustable bipod, Centra iris, pillar bedding, and bead blasted barrel for that lovely brushed steel effect. Has served me well, and I have to sell it to make room on my FAC for a shiny new Quadlock. For any more details, including pictures, please email the_one_armed_man@hotmail.com or call 07708 933253. Yours Scottishly, Jonny 'Jock' Borland" [Posted on behalf of Jonny Borland - The U25s accept no responsibility for this sale. Note - If you have anything you want listed for sale, do let us know] Posted by: EdJeens on Thursday, February 01, 2007    3 Comments

	Happy Christmas 317 Reads
	Hello chaps and chapettes, Just a quick one to say Happy Christmas to all! I hope you all have a highly festive festive season, though don't eat so much your jackets don't fit! Have a look here on the website in the new year for info about the 2007 season. Best Ed Posted by: EdJeens on Friday, December 22, 2006    comments?