The team began their first full day of competition on the scenic Batoche shooting range in Quebec, Canada. With breakfast service only beginning at 0700 and shooting scheduled for 0830, there was little time to waste before heading out to the range.

Upon arrival, the team was met with challenging conditions. The combination of low morning sun directly facing the firing point, together with lingering smoke from wildfires in the nearby prairies, created a murky and difficult sight picture for much of the morning.

Nevertheless, the team performed admirably, with seven members finishing the morning shoot clean. Special mention must go to Jon Underwood, who managed to keep a clean scorecard throughout the day, an impressive achievement given the testing conditions.

Following the conclusion of shooting, many team members took the opportunity to make use of the hotel’s pool facilities, cooling off after a long day in the heat and sunshine. The evening was spent enjoying dinner with our gracious Canadian hosts at a local brewery and restaurant, where excellent food and company were shared by all.
With an early night behind us, the team now looks ahead to the final day of the Quebec Championships tomorrow, which will conclude with a friendly team match.

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