Guest Posted January 10, 2011 Report Share Posted January 10, 2011 i am looking to have some shooting lessons in essex any one you can recommed please Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poontang Posted January 10, 2011 Report Share Posted January 10, 2011 i am looking to have some shooting lessons in essex any one you can recommed please Where abouts in Essex are you, and how much shooting have you done? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berties Posted January 10, 2011 Report Share Posted January 10, 2011 Look on the apsi web site,and download the membership list there will be one in you area, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 10, 2011 Report Share Posted January 10, 2011 i come from dunmow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rangerman Posted January 10, 2011 Report Share Posted January 10, 2011 i come from dunmow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poontang Posted January 10, 2011 Report Share Posted January 10, 2011 (edited) i come from dunmow Just up the road from The Fennes then. Give them a ring, they'll sort you out http://www.fennesclays.co.uk/ Edited January 10, 2011 by poontang Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 10, 2011 Report Share Posted January 10, 2011 what about fyfield do they do lessons i am a bit new to this clay shooting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rangerman Posted January 10, 2011 Report Share Posted January 10, 2011 Contact John Dyson, he has won loads over the years as former world & european fitasc champ as well as top sporting & skeet shooter, he can give you lessons at hepworth hall, halstead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 10, 2011 Report Share Posted January 10, 2011 what about stuart clark he is out this way some where Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poontang Posted January 10, 2011 Report Share Posted January 10, 2011 what about fyfield do they do lessons i am a bit new to this clay shooting Yep Fyfield do lessons too. http://www.claypigeonshoot.co.uk/essex_shooting_ground.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rangerman Posted January 10, 2011 Report Share Posted January 10, 2011 Yep Fyfield do lessons too. http://www.claypigeonshoot.co.uk/essex_shooting_ground.htm Dont waste your money with them, the guy there hasnt won a raffle prize let alone any county titles.... Just ask around, those who have success are the ones that you need to learn by, be taught by someone who has been there & done it !!!!....google the the names who have been mentioned, its up to you where you spend your money but success breeds success Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatcatsplat Posted January 10, 2011 Report Share Posted January 10, 2011 what about fyfield do they do lessons i am a bit new to this clay shooting Roger Hill used to, but haven't been there for ages Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookiemonsterandmerlin. Posted January 11, 2011 Report Share Posted January 11, 2011 Dont waste your money with them, the guy there hasnt won a raffle prize let alone any county titles.... Just ask around, those who have success are the ones that you need to learn by, be taught by someone who has been there & done it !!!!....google the the names who have been mentioned, its up to you where you spend your money but success breeds success Well said you may just struggle to find anybody in essex with that background Cheers OTH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markio Posted January 11, 2011 Report Share Posted January 11, 2011 Another suggestion for The Fennes. Tracey Riddington is very good, chilled out. She'll have you breaking clays in no time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mungler Posted January 11, 2011 Report Share Posted January 11, 2011 Another vote for Tracey or Sarah at the Fennes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC Posted January 11, 2011 Report Share Posted January 11, 2011 Dont waste your money with them, the guy there hasnt won a raffle prize let alone any county titles.... Just ask around, those who have success are the ones that you need to learn by, be taught by someone who has been there & done it !!!!....google the the names who have been mentioned, its up to you where you spend your money but success breeds success I disagree entirely with your statement, just because someone is a good shot doesn't mean they can tell you how to be one. If they have won something it means THEY can shoot well, look at Catamong for example. He apparently had an England team badge back in the day before sliced bread was in the shops yet he never helps anyone. He just slags them off all the time. Michael Alldiss has never been world champion as far as I am aware, neither has Robert Radcliffe in Colchester but both of them will get you shooting well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bakerboy Posted January 11, 2011 Report Share Posted January 11, 2011 I totally agree with MC you do not have to be a champion to be able to teach/coach it is the same in all walks of life, people skills are as important as trade skills when it comes to instruction Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OddJob Posted January 11, 2011 Report Share Posted January 11, 2011 Another Dunmow lad! That makes two of us here now. I go up the Fennes once a month; good selection of traps and the tuiton from the ladies is very good. Stuart used to be up there years ago, not sure where he is these days with all the changes that have gone on up there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catamong Posted January 11, 2011 Report Share Posted January 11, 2011 If they have won something it means THEY can shoot well, look at Catamong for example. He apparently had an England team badge back in the day before sliced bread was in the shops yet he never helps anyone. He just slags them off all the time. Well, with a comment like that you're deffo off my Christmas Card list for 2011. I'll have you know I ran my own little clay shoot for many years, and introduced literally dozens of people into the sport, some were quicker learners than others, but they all benefitted from my basic coaching that got them all breaking targets You don't have to be an ex Champion to coach newbies, but for those who want to progress beyond the "strawbale" stage and become serious competitors, I would always recommend coaching with somebody who's achieved success on the competition circuit. Cat. My choice would be either Stuart Clarke, John Dyson or Philip Thorrold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC Posted January 11, 2011 Report Share Posted January 11, 2011 Well, with a comment like that you're deffo off my Christmas Card list for 2011. I'll have you know I ran my own little clay shoot for many years, and introduced literally dozens of people into the sport, some were quicker learners than others, but they all benefitted from my basic coaching that got them all breaking targets You don't have to be an ex Champion to coach newbies, but for those who want to progress beyond the "strawbale" stage and become serious competitors, I would always recommend coaching with somebody who's achieved success on the competition circuit. Cat. My choice would be either Stuart Clarke, John Dyson or Philip Thorrold. Woo Hoo, Mission accomplished Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poontang Posted January 11, 2011 Report Share Posted January 11, 2011 You don't have to be an ex Champion to coach newbies, but for those who want to progress beyond the "strawbale" stage and become serious competitors, I would always recommend coaching with somebody who's achieved success on the competition circuit. Cat. My choice would be either Mungler, MC or Poontang. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mungler Posted January 11, 2011 Report Share Posted January 11, 2011 Woo Hoo, Mission accomplished Indeed, I was sitting at my desk when I heard the "clang" of something hitting a target It's not just the fake tan to aim at now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canis Posted January 11, 2011 Report Share Posted January 11, 2011 While I don't know MC or Catamong (as far as i'm aware!), I would generally agree with MC's comments - for any sport,not just shooting, past personal performance doesn't necessarily make for a good instructor, particularly at beginner or grass root level. Clearly if you have an experienced / higher level performer looking for instruction it would be difficult for someone to give them coaching who has not experienced the same issues and problems. Long Barrel Boy has made it clear that he is fairly new to the sport, as such I would suggest that you essex chaps point him in the direction of someone who is adept at providing well structured Beginners instruction and making it fun! Years back I qualified as a fencing coach (which is another minority sport in which a fair proportion of begginer coaching is about dispelling peoples preconceived ideas) and clearly remember the first coaching course i went on . Having been fencing since about 10 (i was about 18 at the time) my preconception was that someone needed to be fencing in a club for about a year before they entered a competition and needed to have a couple of years of competing before they be considered experienced. Imagine my horror then when i turned up at this 2 day basic instructors course to discover that half the people on the course where gym or activities instructors from leisure centres and holiday camps ,who had never picked up a sword previously. But to be fair, by the end of two days, we fencers had picked up two days of coaching instruction and the activities instructors had picked up two intensive days of fencing training and both groups were sufficiently trained to provide a short "Taster" course of fencing lessons. While these leisure centre instructors would not be capable of taking people further than these basic lessons, having them providing these sessions in centre parks and leisure centres had the effect of introducing a lot of new people to the sport, some of whoom, having enjoyed the experience, would seek out a local club. Now i'm not saying that the same would work with shooting because i wouldn't advocate a non shooter training others with live amunition after 2 days training - it would be a safety nightmare :o , but it should well demonstrate the point that it doesent take 8 years expeience, international competion or a cupboard full of trophys to be a grass roots sports coach - admittedly none of the above would be a hinderance but its far more important that the coach has personal skills and coaching skills for coaching grass root sportsmen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJN Posted January 11, 2011 Report Share Posted January 11, 2011 Another vote for Fennes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Field and Clay Posted January 11, 2011 Report Share Posted January 11, 2011 A site for seeking out instructors, members have to have recognised CPSA or BASC qualifications http://www.icsi.org.uk/ Essex is well served with plenty listed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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