Jackie was delighted to be asked to join the tour to South Africa as Physiotherapist, despite now living and working in Canada. With 30 years in the Physiotherapy world she has seen a lot and dealt with a lot, but is always pleasantly surprised (or should that be confused!) by what the rifle world can throw at her regarding injuries and postures. Even the Army had less surprises! She has been working with GB Rifle teams since 2004 and has been known to pick up a rifle occasionally, but is better known for her accuracy with thumbs and needles than bullets.

Reg (60) is a Fellow Chartered Accountant who owns a group of recruitment agencies operating in the South of England. Although an Aussie by birth, he arrived in the UK in February 1983 and the country has suffered ever since! He started his shooting career as a cadet in 1971 with The Kings School, Parramatta. Reg has toured overseas on 10 previous GB teams including 6 to Canada, one to Australia in 2005 as Captain and was a target coach for the GB Palma winning teams in 2007 and 2015. Reg was also captain of the Kolapore team in 2016, achieving a record-setting score his Big 5 for GB. His personal worldwide achievements include 19 Queen’s final badges, 6 Grand Aggregate crosses and 11 St.George’s.badges. His is married to Jennifer and has four children, two of which, Nick and Tim, are already avid fullbore shots. Reg’s hobbies include snow skiing, fly fishing, share investing and the development of a ski and golf resort in Kimberley, British Columbia where he spends much of his free (if only) time.

Alastair had his first foray into the world of shooting at the age of 8, albeit at a cold and dark outdoor small bore range in the middle of winter. That was quickly abandoned for a decade until he went to the University of Southampton, where he picked up the sport again, going on to Captain the university team in ’99-’00. It wasn’t until after University that he took up full-bore shooting, and has never looked back. He has competed at County level for 13 years, and has represented Wales in the National match for the last 10 years consecutively. To his and his teammates delight, Alistair was a member of the first Wales team to win the National Match in 2016. Should Alistair be called into the team this will be his 8th overseas tour, his 3rd GB tour and his 3rd visit to Bloemfontein.

Jon’s passion for target shooting started at the tender age of 11 at Aldro School on a 20 yard range in a converted greenhouse. Jon continued to enjoy the sport, learn about fullbore shooting and ‘Bisley’ when he moved on to the Royal Grammar School at Guildford. With the sport becoming more than just a hobby, he continued his shooting career at London University, subsequently making regular appearances for Surrey County. Jon has achieved a number of notable successes over the years including winning the Grand Aggregate in 2005 and 2009, and the Queens Prize in 2006. This will be his 7th tour to South Africa. Back home, Jon looks after his family business interests in Surrey (handy for Bisley), including a tool hire business. Jon also now has the added responsibility of looking after Ted – ‘The Underdog’!

David started his shooting at Epsom College in 1994 he went on to win the Ashburton twice culminating in a dominant season for the College in 1999 without a loss in any competition. David is a regular tourist and has been seriously bitten by the bug! Trips include – USA, Canada, South Africa, New Zealand & Australia, West Indies and The Channel Islands. Bisley being almost a second home, David can usually be found on the ranges or occasionally sinking a pint of IPA in the Surrey. Having led his club The Old Epsomians for the last 6 years he is passionate about involvement in the sport at all levels and is keen to ensure that younger shooters are involved and encouraged to progress and improve. Away from shooting David works in London as an Operations Manager for an international recruitment business who are very understanding about his time away touring.