South Australian Rifle Association Long Range

Throwback Thursday – Episode 2

Today we wind back to Brisbane 2009 and the South Australian State Target R***e Team at the National Teams Matches, Belmont Range.

From Reedbeds in 1939/40 to Brisbane in 2009, SARA teams have been flying the SA colours for generations.

Were you part of this trip, or do you recognise a face in the photo?
Share your memories in the comments and help us bring the SARA archives to life!

🎯 Calling all Cobbers!

The National R***e Association of New Zealand invites competitors to Trentham for the 166th National Championships, held 8 to 16 January 2027. 📅

Events include TR, F-TR and F Open - a great opportunity to compete, catch up with mates and enjoy top-level shooting across the Tasman.

To enlist, contact [email protected] or visit www.nranz.org.nz.

🌙 Phoenix Target R***e Club Night Shoot Test Run 🌙

Earlier this month, Phoenix Target R***e Club held a successful night-shoot test run at the 900m range, with 21 shooters taking part across a range of disciplines.

After sighting in while there was still daylight, competitors enjoyed a BBQ before heading out to begin the night shoot. Despite an uncertain weather forecast, the rain held off long enough for everyone to complete two rounds.

PTRC has sent out a huge thank you to everyone involved in planning, setting up and supporting the evening - including those who supplied generators, lighting, gazebos and other equipment – what a great club effort.

There were some excellent results, including possible scores by Leanne Dunn in F Open and Nathan Mann in PCO. And, in true Phoenix spirit, discipline winners received a free drink, while the lowest scorer in each discipline took home a carrot to help with their night vision! 🥕😄

Well done to PTRC on a great initiative and a successful test run.

*Has your club done something fun, different or worth celebrating recently? We’d love to hear about it! Send us an email at [email protected] or send a DM to the SARA page. Your club could be featured in a future post.

🚨 Early Bird Registrations Closing Soon! 🚨

Don’t miss your chance to secure your spot at SARA Kings 2026 and take advantage of early bird registration pricing.

Registrations include the option to pre-purchase convenient meal packages for the event — a new offering this year, proudly catered by Crafty Cooks Catering.

📅 Early bird cut-off: Wednesday 2 September
🔗 Register now: https://forms.gle/koXSRQSL5KEhUcme6

Get organised early, save on your registration, and get ready for a great week of competition, community and Kings traditions!

🏆 Congratulations to Duncan Muller and coach Kym Muller on an outstanding result in Brisbane.

Duncan and Kym were awarded the trophy for the highest individual score in the Merrett/West Australia Match, with an impressive score of 198.24.

Duncan has also been selected in an Australian Open Target R***e ICFRA Pairs combination for the upcoming ICFRA Pairs International Match in October. His selection follows a strong Top 4 national ranking after the NSW King’s Prize and QLD King’s Prize. This is an outstanding achievement.

Congratulations, Duncan and Kym. South Australia is very proud!

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𝗦𝗔𝗥𝗔 𝗕𝗢𝗔𝗥𝗗 𝗘𝗟𝗘𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲

Nominations are now open for the election of three (3) Board Directors of the South Australian R***e Association Inc.

Three Directors will be elected for a two-year term ending at the October 2028 AGM.

𝗞𝗘𝗬 𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗘𝗦

Nominations open: Saturday 22 August 2026

Nominations close: 10.00 am, Saturday 5 September 2026

Electronic voting, if required: Monday 14 September to 10.00 am Monday 5 October 2026

Life Members and Financial Individual Members are encouraged to consider nominating.

Read the Notice of Election and access the nomination form:
https://www.riflesa.asn.au/news-updates/284-2026-board-election-and-agm-information

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🎯 A strong showing from South Australia’s Under 25 team in Brisbane!

Our U25 team shot exceptionally well across all ranges, representing South Australia with skill, commitment and fantastic team spirit.

A special acknowledgement also goes to the three SA members who rotated through the QLD team when they were short a shooter. Their contribution helped secure several trophies and aggregate wins - an excellent example of sportsmanship and support for fellow competitors. 🌟

Well done to all involved. We are very proud of the way you represented South Australia!

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How good is this SA! 3rd place in the open team and how about the 2nd place in the u25’s!
Awesome effort!

What a day it has been at the National TR Teams Matches with 4 ranges: 300, 600, 900 and 1000 yards. Queensland took the gong on the first 3 ranges and NSW at the 1000 yards. The late charge by NSW was not quite enough with Queensland taking the Merrett Match by 4 points. https://shooting.hexsystems.com.au/competition/monitor/701

The U25's also saw Queensland take the West Australian Match with a solid win over South Australia and NSW.
https://shooting.hexsystems.com.au/competition/monitor/706

🥉 Australia takes bronze at the VII F-Class World Championships!

Huge congratulations to the Australian F-Open Team, led by Captain Craig McGowan, on an outstanding bronze-medal performance at Bisley. Across two demanding days at 800, 900 and 1000 yards, the team recorded a total of
3456.322v against the world’s best.

Karen Conlon (we know her! 🌟) was Australia’s standout performer through the team stages, while every member of the squad delivered when it counted on one of the sport’s most challenging ranges.

The Australian FTR Team, captained by Nicola Slee, also put in a determined performance to finish fifth in an exceptionally competitive field. Daniel Galea was the highest-placed Australian firer across the FTR team competition.

Representing Australia on the world stage is a massive achievement. Coming home with a bronze medal? Just makes it all the more special. Both teams should be enormously proud, and we can't wait to see our local legends to say well done!

Congratulations to every member of the Australian F-Class Team ❤

Good luck to our South Australian Open Target R***e Team!

Our South Australian Open Target R***e Team is preparing to represent the state at the 2026 National Target R***e Teams Matches at Belmont this August.

The team has shown outstanding form in its preparation. The squad also delivered exceptional shooting at 300 yards, including two occasions where an entire squad on a target went clean.

Congratulations to every shooter selected to wear the South Australian colours. We wish the team and its officials safe travels, good shooting and every success at Belmont. ❤