FGASA KZN North Feedback
On the 11th of June 2012, the most recent KZN North Regional Meeting took place at the Amorello Golf Lodge. There was very good attendance and we would like to take this opportunity to thank all those that attended and nominated members for the now growing regional working group.
New members of the KZN North working group are
Ivor van Rooyen –Zululand Rhino Reserve
Amon Ndlovu – Representing the local communities of the region
Khyle Pretorius – FGASA member
David Haveman – Thanda Private Game Reserve
Ashley Wormald – KwaZulu Private Game Reserve
A key discussion point during the meeting was around the FGASA Advanced Rifle Handling and Trails Guiding qualifications. For many guides, finding the time or opportunities to update or complete their Advanced Rifle Handling qualifications is proving to be very challenging and a suggestion was made by local ARH assessor Dylan Panos, to introduce an event that would enable guides to get together, practice their shooting skills, get their assessments up to date, and get to know each other better around a potjie at the end of the day.
Those present at the meeting supported this suggestion, and we have proceeded to organize the first KZN North Top Shot Trails Guide Shoot Out Competition. This is an exciting initiative that will allow guides to learn from each other and make best use of the facilities and resources available in the region. The day will consist of several exercises starting with a compulsory assessment Rifle and Ammunition inspection. All entrants will then compete in an ARH shootout which will be held under assessment conditions. Times and scores will be recorded to be able to determine the top shots of the region. The second half of the day will consist of 4 further exercises, to be completed in full trails kit, with specifications for pack weight and contents. The top shots of the day will be selected to represent the KZN North Top Shop Trails Team. We are hoping to gain enough support from other regions to implement similar initiatives so that our local team can then compete against the top shots of the other FGASA Regions.
Those that complete the FGASA ARH Assessment exercises will be able to use this as a valid assessment toward updating or gaining their ARH Certificates, provided off course that Level 1 and the necessary SASSETA competencies are also in place. No assessment fees are charged on the day, making this a great opportunity for guides to upgrade their qualifications.
Rifles and ammunition will be available for hire for guides that cannot supply their own. Competition is open to all registered FGASA guides with the necessary SASSETA Competencies in place.
Top shots will also be awarded prizes sponsored by Magnum Shooting Academy, Talon Gear and Bhejane Nature Training.
Guides in training are welcome to attend the day to observe and keep the potjies going.
Participants must be registered by the 15th of August. Registration forms and competition guidelines can be requested from dpanos@tiscali.co.za
For more on the FGASA KZN North Region, visit us on Facebook (FGASA KZN North) and the regional blog which can be accessed at http://fgasakznnorth.blogspot.com/
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