The 2019 Atlantic Championships were held on
August 31 and September 1 in New Brunswick on Batouche Range. On September 2
the Mini-Palma Canada vs. USA match was held.
These two matches had a record-breaking turnout of
33 competitors from NB, PEI, PQ, NS and the New England states. On Day 1 the
competitors shot the Lady Slipper and the Bluenose matches (which represent PEI
and NS, respectively) at 300m, 500m and 600m. With scattered clouds and low
wind, shooters were able to get a good feel for the range conditions. Day 2
included the Herring Choker Match (representing NB) at 300m, 500m and 600m and
the Down East which is two matches at 900m. Clear skies and a hot sun made the
mirage the talk of the day, visible even with the naked eye.
The Grand
Aggregate winners were Ian Hogg (PE) in TR and Adam MacDonald (NB) in F/TR. In
TR, Daniel Chisholm (NB) place second with 1V more than third place winner
Braden Colman-Sadd (NS). In F/TR Gord Holloway (NB) placed second, two points
ahead of Jian Wu (PE) who came third. Awards were presented at dinner in the
evening held at RustiCo. in Fredericton.
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Grand Agg 1st Place TR
Ian Hogg |
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Grand Agg 3rd Place TR
Brad Colman-Sadd |
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Grand Agg 2nd Place TR
Daniel Chisholm |
On Monday, competitors donned their rain gear and
shot the Canada vs. New England USA Mini-Palma match at 900m. Pete De Santis
captained the USA team and John Marshall of Nova Scotia captained the Canadian
team. Three matches were shot with no breaks, as shooters tried to beat the
rain (which they barely did). Team Canada made a strong showing and won overall
by 111 points. Top individual shooters in the team matches were Stephen Landry
(USA) in TR (3Vs ahead of Mark McMullin) and Stephen McCalmont (USA) in F/TR,
two points ahead of Gord Holloway.
Held at the same time as the Mini-Palma team match
was a special match for any individual that wanted to shoot. Kris Feng, Ken
Geddes & Ken Kyle shot three relays at 900m. Kris Feng (PE) had the highest
overall score and took home a unique vintage RNBRA medal.
Thank you to the Pete De Santis and the USA Team
for traveling to NB for this special match. It was great fun to see old
friends and new faces. There were several USA shooters who had never shot at
900m before this weekend and we enjoyed sharing that experience with them.
Thanks to Dollard for being RSO and to Mark
McMullin for providing an excellent barbeque lunch all three days (in between
shooting relays and winning the Down East match in TR). Also thanks to Conrad
Leroux for arranging all the medals for this event.
