The inaugural Castellani Cup, held at Barbury Shooting School on October 9th, 2024, was a fantastic success, drawing shooting enthusiasts from across the UK for a thrilling day of competition. The event sold out completely, highlighting the immense popularity and growing prestige of this new sporting event, backed by Castellani UK and Viking Arms.
Participants had the chance to test their skills on a challenging 100-bird sporting course designed by renowned course setter Josh Brown, offering an excellent mix of excitement and competition. The course was a true test of precision and skill, pushing shooters to perform at their absolute best.
Celebrating the Winners
The competition was fierce, with some spectacular scores recorded throughout the day. Congratulations to Phil Smith and Richard Faulds, who both tied for High Gun with an impressive 94/100. They set the bar high for future competitors! Special mentions also go to Dean Horswell, who secured third place overall with 93/100, and Luke Mortimer, who took first place in the AA category with 93/100.
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The full results are as follows:
- High Gun Joint Winners: Phil Smith & Richard Faulds – 94/100
- 3rd Place: Dean Horswell – 93/100
- AA 1st: Luke Mortimer – 93/100
- AA 2nd: Joakim Smith – 92/100
- AA 3rd Joint: Callum Noble, Nick Portlock & Owen Jones – 90/100
- A 1st: Harry Lee – 91/100
- A 2nd: George Pearce – 90/100
- A 3rd: Keith Spear – 89/100
- A 4th: Natasha Vadasz – 88/100
- B 1st Joint: Barry Lonsdale, Hywel John & Nick Slade – 85/100
- B 4th: Adam Martin – 83/100
- C 1st: Lewis Cripps – 83/100
- C 2nd: Ryan Horner – 81/100
- C 3rd: Matthew Bowman – 78/100
- C 4th: Sam Tompkins – 77/100
Pool Shoot Standouts:
- AA/A 1st: Max Tarr – 25/25
- B/C 1st: Jase Cradock – 22/25
The results speak for themselves, showcasing the high level of competition. For full details on all the scores, you can follow the link to the official results here.
Viking Arms’ Support and Castellani’s Prizes
This event wouldn’t have been possible without the generous support of Barbury Shooting School and Viking Arms, who provided some exceptional prizes, including Castellani shooting vests, shooting glasses, and kit bags for first-place winners in all classes.
Andy Norris, Head of Sporting at Viking Arms, commented on the success of the event: “We’re absolutely thrilled to be part of such an exciting competition. The talent on display was incredible, and we’re proud to work alongside Castellani to support the next generation of shooters. The Castellani Cup has already established itself as a standout event in the shooting calendar, and we look forward to seeing it grow in the years to come.”
Looking Forward
As we celebrate the success of this year’s Castellani Cup, we’re already looking ahead to next year. The enthusiasm, skill, and dedication of the participants were a testament to the strength of the UK’s clay shooting community, and we can’t wait to welcome even more shooters in 2025.
Be sure to stay tuned for announcements on next year’s event and other exciting competitions hosted by Castellani UK. This is only the beginning, and we look forward to continuing to support and grow the sport of clay shooting across the UK.
For more information on the Castellani Cup and to explore Castellani’s world-class shooting products, visit Castellani UK.
