Sussex's veteran marksmen are still competing at highest level
Both young and not-so-young Sussex marksmen are still competing nationally in the national inter-county competitions – and the oldies are showing there's nothing like experience when it comes to maintaining standards.
The Sussex rifle shooting veterans are competing in the top tier of the Veterans’ Inter-county League and, despite a disappointing start to the season which has seen them lose their first four matches, some of their team members are turning in some very consistent scores.
That trend is led by East Grinstead's David White with an average of 99.0 out of 100, ably assisted by Chichester's Nick Pike (98.0) and Eastbourne's Linda Smallbone (97.75). There is still a long way to go and plenty of time for those who are currently struggling to make good.
The Sussex junior team are competing in Division 4 of their league and have secured two wins in their first four matches in what is looking like a very close division.
Their two defeats have come against league leaders,Norfolk (363-377) and second placed Devon (369-377) to leave them in third position.
Top marksman for Sussex is Eastbourne's Henry Stevens with and average of 94.5 out of 100.