A squad of eight boys travelled with parents to Christchurch on September 25th for a practice and orientation afternoon at McLeans Island near Christchurch.

Here the New Zealand Clay Target South Island and New Zealand Secondary School Championships were held. Due to the Covid this event saw 360 school student shooters compete simultaneously across six venues in New Zealand. All South Island schools competed at The Canterbury Club at McLeans Island and all Christchurch schools shot at Waihora.

Henry Sim, Nic Sim, George Scurr, Jack Small, William Scurr, Ollie Nicholson, Isaac Ottrey and Cody Campbell all qualified for and represented our school in the following events.

Saturday 26th September South Island Championships

Single Rise (20 targets off 15 metres)
Points Score (20 targets off 15 metres, 4 targets per lane)
Single Barrel (10 targets off 15 metres)

RESULTS for Otago Boys’ High School

The team of Henry Sim, Nic Sim, George Scurr, Jack Small and William Scurr were placed second in Team Points Score South Island.

Nic Sim - second Single Rise Seniors South Island

Sunday 27th September New Zealand Championships

Single Rise (25 Targets off 15 metres)
Points Score (25 targets off 15 metres, 5 targets per lane)
Single Barrel (15 targets off 15 metres)
North VS South Open Teams Match

RESULTS for Otago Boys’ High School

Henry Sim - first Senior Single Rise New Zealand.
Nic Sim - HOA in Single Rise Combined Senior and Junior New Zealand.
Henry Sim and Nic Sim shoot for South Island Team against North Island Team which their team won.

A special award was made to Henry and Nic Sim for having one of the top five scores in the North VS South Island shooting score at this championship.

On Monday 28th September, the South Island and New Zealand Secondary School Skeet Championship was also held at the same venue. This requires boys to successfully secure 25 targets.

Henry Sim, Nic Sim, Ollie Nicholson, George Scurr and William Scurr took part in difficult conditions. The wind made for some interesting targets.

RESULTS for Otago Boys’ High School

Regional Fish and Game team – Henry Sim, Nic Sim and George Scurr shot in the Otago team placing fourth across New Zealand provinces.

North Island Secondary Skeet Championships

If you think our shooters are keen you are not mistaken. Henry and Nic Sim travelled to Hamilton and competed on Thursday 7th October. With 160 shooters at this event, they came away with a fifth placing in Skeet.

The school trip to Christchurch was one to be remembered for all the right reasons. It was a great way to end a what has been a busy season. This team of boys has great talent, spirit and an appreciation of their very supportive families. Not only did students have parents come to stay with or watch, siblings, aunts, uncles and two sets of grandparents joined us across the four days to make this a real family affair. Special mention to Scott and Rachael Nicholson for providing our BBQ facilities. Maree Whitely did an outstanding job securing the large amount of ammunition the boys consumed. We were all relieved to safely make it south again amongst the snowy conditions.