Results of the Capper Cup (IIC) 6 Yard competition.

The 2012 competition culminated in an exciting final held at Cobo United Air Rifle Club on the 27th of March.

The top four shooters were separated by just 3 points coming in from the previous two rounds. Last year's winner Andrea Guillou was leading with 395 ex 400. Her next rival was Eddy Ozanne only two points behind. Third equal positions were held by Paul Guillou and Jamie Le Page each with scores of 392. The final round was a tense affair. Andrea Guillou didn't want the pressure to result in a poor result and the following pack knew that good scores could keep them in with a chance to take the Island Championship.

After nearly 40 minutes for the 20 competition shots Andrea Guillou managed to hold her nerve, ending with a 3rd round score of 197. Husband Paul shot 198 to close the gap by one point and overtake Eddy Ozanne putting Paul in second spot. Ozanne finished with a score of 191 and Le Page with 192 giving these shooters 3rd and 4th positions respectively.

Andrea Guillou's overall win makes her a double Island Champion this year, having recenlty taken the North United Trophy for the 10 meter Island Championship.

For the Juniors, Tuey Creber shot an excellent 194 in the final round, allowing him to overtake the second round leader Ben Allen. Daniel Simon who shoots for North United came third.

Guernsey Air Rifle Association Competition Secretary Mike Creber said "These past couple of years the bar has been raised at the top end of 6 yard air rifle shooting. To stand a chance of winning the Island Championship average scores have reached above 197 ex 200. Even Junior shooter Tuey Creber's 194 in the final round of this year's competition is testament to the development of local Junior shooters.  Comgratulations to Andrea Guillou for retaining the Capper Cup for the second year in a row."

Full results can be viewed on the GARA website (www.gara.gg).

Gauger: J D Mechem.