SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 - PETITCODIAC - THE 7th ANNUAL MARTIN F. TOPF RIMFIRE CHAMPIONSHIP - RESULTS

The wind was erratic, there was a heavy mist and dew on the ground, and we needed some heat in car on the drive down to the 7th Annual Martin F. Topf Championship in Petitcodiac. By the time we had arrived everything had changed except the gusts of wind coming from all over the range. The sun came out and the humidity increased a bit with the temperature but the wind stayed very strong for the first relay and began to subside in the second relay and then over the course of the match. At one point all the target stands had been pushed over and targets were flying from the shooting building into the woods. It was difficult to settle on a condition and to find it again.

Despite the wind some very fine shooting was witnessed with several participants shooting at least one clean target. Congrats go to Cecil H. who shot a clean 500/23X and won the match. Darryl K. also shot a clean 500/22X to come in second.

The Martin F. Topf Championship is the final rimfire benchrest match of the season for the Petitcodiac Sportmen's Club. As such it is eagerly anticipated by all and is the occasion to remember Martin T. who was a mainstay of target shooting in New Brunswick for many years. It is also includes a meal provided by the club and organized by John C. As usual, it was a time of good camaraderie for all. Many thanks to all who lent a hand.

PEOPLE TO THANK:

Match Director - Danny G.

Scorer - Danny G. and Score Verifier - John McC.

ROs - Mike C., David C. and Bruce B.

Target setters/changers - Tony L., Bert deV., John McC., Mike C., Matt McA. and Chris S.

Cookies/treats - Barb J. and Dorothy McC.

Lunch - John C.

Awards and Prizes - John C.

RESULTS - RIMFIRE BENCHREST (High possible 500/50X):

Cecil H. - 500/23X      Matt McA. - 497/26X      Danny G. - 492/14X      David C. - 485/7X

Darryl K. - 500/22X    John McC. - 497/16X     George M. - 491/18X   Charles McQ. -  479/12X

Bruce B. - 499/21X    John M. - 497/14X          Barb J. - 491/16X         Richard P. - 479/6X

Bert deV. - 499/17X    Mike C. - 496/7X            John C. - 491/14X        Gerald D. - 477/13X

Chris S. - 498/17X      Volker T. - 494/21X        Norbert S. - 490/10X  

After the shooting was completed we returned to the clubhouse for the awards presentations and the drawing of the prizes. Firstly, a medal was presented to each of the shooters comprising the winning rimfire team from Petitcodiac. This match was held earlier this year during the regular schedule:

The winning Rimfire Benchrest Team

Secondly, a plaque was presented to the shooters who scored the highest match scores during the regular shooting schedule as well as for the highest single target during the regular match season:

High Match Score - 500/35X

High Single Target Score - 250/20X

Thirdly, the awards for this final championship were presented - a trophy and cash award to the first place winner; a plaque and cash award for the second and third place shooters.

The Top 3 Shooters in This Match
L>R: Darryl K., Cecil H., Bruce B.

To end a very successful championship day, all those who did not place among the top 3, were entered in a draw for prizes sure to please a shooter. Everyone went home that day with smiles on their faces.