I recently applied for a Volunteers job with the Melbourne Commonwealth Games people.
I have 45+ years of experiance as a shooter, and have a Range Supervisor's qualification. I have officiated at many State and National Titles Championships, as well. I am still an active, competitive shooter.
But, as I am 72 years old they don't want to know me!
Can anyone explain why I am too old to be a volunteer worker on a Pistol Range?!!
I am very disappointed, so I am taking an early holiday, and going fishing!!! However I am determined that I am coming back next year, and going to shoot at the State Titles, in my grade, in 5 ISSF events!
I have enjoyed the year talking to you all, even though we are so far apart, but have the same thoughts and interests.
I wish you all the compliments of the Season, and Best wishes for the New Year,-- when I hope we can all chat again, and set the shooting world to rights!!!!!
Stay Safe, and Stay Well, Alex. from sunny Melbourne,Oz.
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When you are too old......
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Alex,
That's a shame I would have thought all experienced shooters would be welcomed as 'helpers' maybe they have too many already ?
Have fun with the fishing and continued shooting. I would however advise you get yourself along to watch at least some of the events, as I did when they were in England. These things come around all too rarely and it would be a shame to miss the opportunity when it's on your own doorstep.
Rob.
That's a shame I would have thought all experienced shooters would be welcomed as 'helpers' maybe they have too many already ?
Have fun with the fishing and continued shooting. I would however advise you get yourself along to watch at least some of the events, as I did when they were in England. These things come around all too rarely and it would be a shame to miss the opportunity when it's on your own doorstep.
Rob.