Members Sporting Championship
Join us for what promises to be one of the most exciting seasons yet!
After the incredible success of the 2025 Members Championship—where Barry Page made history as the first name added to our new champions board—the momentum heading into 2026 is stronger than ever. With growing competition, fresh faces, and the thrill of seeing who will claim this year’s title, there has never been a better time to become part of our community. Don’t miss your chance to be involved in a landmark year at the club.
When does it take place?
There will be 12 events during 2026, once a month on the following dates (see table). These events will all take place on a Saturday. You can pre-book if you want to shoot at a specific time or you can just rock up and see what is available. The events will generally take place around the club house on a unique course set specifically for the event.
| Saturday January 31st |
| Saturday February 28th |
| Saturday March 28th |
| Saturday April 11th |
| Saturday May 9th |
| Saturday June 6th |
| Saturday July 4th |
| Saturday August 1st |
| Saturday September 5th |
| Saturday October 3th |
| Saturday November 7th |
| Saturday December 5th Championship Finale |
How does it work?
Normal Sporting rules apply in accordance with the CPSA regulations and we will set up a bespoke Sporting layout for the event around the clubhouse area in the DTL, Skeet, Rough, Pattern Plate and Shop layout areas.
There will be 6 or 7 stands to shoot from and a total of 50 birds. The layout will be set for all abilities with one easier target and one harder target, so that there is a 50% chance on every stand.
How is it fair to all Classes?
Handicap System Update – Effective 1st June 2026
To ensure fairness for all participants, we will be implementing a handicap system, similar to that used in the CPSA Premier League.
Unclassified Shooters:
If you are currently unclassified, you will be classified on the day of your next shoot. This classification will be valid for six months, after which your raw scores will be reviewed and reclassified as appropriate.
Reclassification:
In line with CPSA guidelines, all shooters will be reclassified effective from 1st August 2026.
Handicap Amendments – 2026 Members Competition (from 1st August onwards):
- AA & A Class shooters – Handicap: 0
- B Class shooters – Handicap: +2
- C Class shooters – Handicap: +4
Note: These changes will not affect any scores recorded prior to 1st August 2026.
How does the Championship work?
To qualify for a shot at the Championship you will need to have taken part in at least 6 of the events during the year – you can shoot them all if you want but only your best six scores will count. During the year we will generate a leader board which will be displayed on this page.
Then, in December 2026, after the last event, we will be able to announce the overall Southdown Members Sporting Champion 2026. Who will be the second member to join Barry Page on the leaderboard?
Are there prizes?
There sure are! Each event will have a prize fund which will be funded from the entry fee. This will be distributed to 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th at each event, but don’t get too excited. The fund will be based on entry numbers, so the more people that enter the better it will be.
- 1 year’s free membership, 100 pro one cartridges, £100 and 100 free clays.
- 75% off membership, 75 pro one cartridges, £75 and 75 free clays.
- 50% off membership, 50 pro one cartridges, £50 and 50 free clays
- 25% off membership, 25 pro one cartridges, £25 and 25 free clays.
We really hope that you enjoy the event, get involved in the fun take part in this imitative which aims to add even more benefit to membership at Southdown Gun Club.
Our 2025 Winners
- Barry Page
- Stephen Gardner
- Rob Drake (countback)
- Heather Lynn (countback)
Well done to all competitors – great shooting!
Prize Ceremony
Full Results
