Country Fire Authority’s annual fundraising claybird shoot is again offering competitors in all grades thousands of dollars’ worth of prizes, while raising money for The Alfred hospital’s burns unit. 

Shoot co-ordinator Dale Russell said both licensed and non-licensed shooters could participate in Sunday’s event at Natimuk. 

“Everyone is welcome, members of the public are welcome, and particularly fire brigade members,” he said.

“People without a licence can shoot under the instruction of a licensed shooter during the event.

“It is a fundraiser for The Alfred hospital burns unit, which is connected to fire brigades, and in fact, we have had a number of our CFA members treated by the burns unit in Melbourne in years gone by, so it hits pretty close to home.”

Since the first shoot in 2001, more than $24,500 has been raised for the burns unit.

“We usually have 120 to 130 participants, and have had as many as 150 over the years,” Mr Russell said.

The event is a 52-target simulated field, with full catering available on the day.

First, second and third placing will be awarded in competition sections including – members of gun clubs, non-members of gun clubs, ladies, juniors, brigade three-person teams, and brigade aggregate.

People wanting to sponsor the event with items for prizes can leave them at the CFA district office at 19 McLachlan Street, Horsham, or contact Mr Russell on 0427 807 300.

Start time is 10.30am, the entry fee for adults is $35, and juniors $20. 

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