Staff Reporter
Stampriet-The Namibian Hunting Rifle Shooting Association (NHRSA) recently hosted the Sven Ahrens Memorial Shooting competition at Farm Zonnewaldt in the Stampriet district.
The association also used the gathering to hold its Annual General Meeting (AGM), including the year-end prize giving ceremony.
The shooting completion was open to the public and the different regions entered their teams (4 men/ladies) to compete for the Sven Ahrens Memorial Cup.
The trophy was won by the Central A team, consisting of Francois Marais Jr, Wittes Marais and Johannes van Zyl. The trident narrowly defeated the southern quartet of Johan Engelbrecht, Johannes Strydom, Strydom van der Wath and Johan Loubser.
However, the day belonged to Walter Kinnear, who claimed top honours in the individual men’s division, while Cornel van der Westhuizen claimed the ladies’ division.
CLASS WINNERS:
Penkoppe:
1. J.C. Pretorius
2. Joubert Engelbrecht
3. Mike Baartman
Juniors:
1. J.W. Visagie
2. Renee Maritz
3. Alex Opperman
Veterans:
1. J.W.F. Kannemeyer
Seniors:
1. Francois Marais Snr
2. Wathy vd Wath
3. Andre du Toit
Ladies:
1. Cornel v/d Westhuizen
2. Karola Woortman
3. Johanna Baartman
Men:
1. Walther Kinnear
2. Dirk Nesenberend
3. Francois Marais Jnr
Bronze:
1. Jacques Esterhuyzen
2. Johanna Baartman
3. Reino Greeff
Silver:
1. Wilhelm Loubser
2. Manus Kotze
3. Gawie van Zyl
Gold
1. Walther Kinnear
2. Dirk Nesenberend
3. Francois Marais Jr