We are opening this coming Sunday, the 14th of June. Firing point space is more limited than usual so you are advised not to just turn up and hope to shoot. Book your places by email to admin@eastcoastshootingclub.com.
After examining the latest Government Guidance on the re-opening of outdoor sports clubs, we will be reopening the range on June 14th, but only for members who live within 20Km of the club. From the address information provided by the members, this will mean that circa 50 members will be eligible to travel to the […]
We will reopen the range as soon as we are allowed to by Government regulations. There is still some confusion as regards what can happen on which date, who this applies to and how far people can travel to avail of this opening. The Sports bodies are still in conversation with the Government to get […]
EAST COAST ADVICE DURING VIRUS PERIOD. Most Important: Members of the club are advised to stay at home if they feel ill and display influenza–like symptoms, or if they have been advised to self-isolate. They should not come to the Club for practice or competitions until they are fully recovered and are well again. […]
As previously announced, we held an education session entitled “Range Procedure and Firearms handling Safety Course” on Saturday 15th February, in the Newcastle Parish Center, Newcastle, Co. Wicklow. The weather was truly awful but this did not deter over 100 members attending. We have just concluded a major up date of the Club Safety Statement, […]
A good turnout with 15 entries across the two competitions. Weather was cold with a steady wind from the South which had little effect on accuracy .Good scores were achieved in both the prone and standing competitions. 50 Metre Precision. Shot in the standing position, unrested . One sighter card plus three scoring cards, 10 […]
Did you know that this club web site shows all of the major shooting events taking place on our range throughout this year? If you look over to the right hand side of the home(first) page on this site you will see a Calendar column. If you click on the “more details” line under any […]
Safety is important in all sports. Safety in our sport is paramount. We always introduce beginners to the safety aspects before the “performance” aspects. With practise, we become more safe and more proficient but there is a risk that we can also become more complacent. The most effective way to counter this is to take […]
The first rifle competitions of 2020 got off to a very lively start with 16 entries across the two formats. both shot under NASRPC rules: 50 Metre Field Sporter Prone This is shot in the prone position with rifles weighing under 10.5 lb, any sights, rested front and back. 20 shots plus sighters are fired […]