The Old Elizabethan Association

The Old Elizabethan Rifle Club again shot outstandingly at the Bisley Imperial Meeting. Two of the younger members of the OE squad, Ollie Collas and Jonny Branch, both tied in major Bisley competitions. In the Alexandra 600 yards, Ollie finally placed third after an exciting evening tie-shoot watched by a large group of Channel Islanders. The same group of supporters were on hand to watch Jonny also come third in the Conan Doyle at 900 yards. Both shot tremendously well in the face of competition from all over the Commonwealth and in the NRA’s 150th anniversary year, too..

In the St George’s, a major trophy that’s previously been won by three Old Elizabethans, Andy Burton, Peter Jory and Adam Jory were all finalists. The Jory brothers together with Nick Mace fired well enough in the Queen’s Prize to reach the final and gain the coveted Queen’s 100 badge. Adam finished highest for the OEs, just three points behind the winner and in 21st place.

In the Schools Veterans, the OE ‘A’ team was second to Old Guildfordians by one point.

Nick Mace 50.7v
Andy Burton 49.8v
Peter Jory 49.7v
Rob Waters 49.6v
Adam Jory 49.5v
246.33v

Other team scores:

2nd Team (6th)

Nic Boyde 49.3
Nick Harlow 48.6
Ollie Collas 48.4
Scott Benest 48.4
Alan Le Page 46.2
239.19v

3rd Team (6th)

Nick Branch 50.5
Matt Guille 48.5
Mike Martel 47.3
Jonny Branch 46.4
Mike Creber 44.3
235.20v

D Team

Adam Knight 48.5
James Geering 46.3
Simon Martel 46.2
Bruce Parker 44.2
Gary Hunt 43.4
227.16v

Gresham Barber and Anthony Nicolle also shot but we were oversubscribed by competitors on the day and so couldn’t be included in a nominated team.

It was good to have Matt Guille back at Bisley for the whole of the Imperial Meeting and firing on all cylinders, too.

The OE Rifle Club was delighted to welcome the Principal to his first Bisley. He was joined by OEs, the College VIII and cadets at the joint-island dinner at the London& Middlesex RA. The OEs would like to congratulate Rick Le Page on his continued success as master in charge of College shooting, details of which appear elsewhere in the Elizabethan.

In the Imperial Meeting matches, Guernsey’s Kolapore team was entirely made up of Old Elizabethans. For those familiar with shooting in their College days, it’s worth recording the scores to demonstrate how high the standards are now in international Bisley competitions.

Mike Martel’s appearance for Guernsey in the Kolapore was 48th, a record not matched by any competitor in any of the international teams taking part.

In the Mackinnon, the international match at 900 and 1,000 yards, the team was made up of OEs and College cadets with the exception of Sylvia Sirett whose husband is OE Peter Sirett. The team’s score was a record for Guernsey and included some College cadets. Guernsey beat Jersey by 22 points.

Click here to see the Kolapore and Mackinnon scores.

Click here to see more photos.

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