The Astor Tankard

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NSRA Affiliation No 2285

Staffordshire Smallbore Rifle Association

Catalogue of SSRA Trophies - The Astor Tankard

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'The Chipperfield Ranges'

Photograph gives a panoramic view of The Chipperfield Ranges, Redhill, Maer, Baldwin's Gate, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 5EA.

The above photograph gives a panoramic view of The Chipperfield Ranges, Baldwin's Gate, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 5EA.

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SSRA Memberships, Range Fees, And Chipperfield Range Standing Orders And Code Of Conduct

In order to shoot at the Chipperfield Ranges you must be a member of one of the following Membership Categories.

All users of the The Chipperfield Ranges, Baldwin's Gate, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 5EA, must be aware of and comply with the information contained within the Chipperfield Range Standing Orders and Code of Conduct.

Details of Chipperfield Range Fees.

Links To Other Websites

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The Astor Tankard

The Astor Tankard.

Presented to the Association in 2001.

Awarded to the Winning Club Team of 6 Shooters at the Staffordshire Combined Rifle Meeting.

Winners Of The Astor Tankard

2001	Chipperfield	2002	Chipperfield	2003	City of Birmingham
2004	City of Birmingham	2005	City of Birmingham	2006	City of Birmingham
2007	City of Birmingham	2008	Rugeley	2009	City of Birmingham
2010	City of Birmingham	2011	City of Birmingham	2012	City of Birmingham
2013	City of Birmingham	2014	City of Birmingham	2015	Chipperfield R.C.
2016	Market Drayton	2017	City of Birmingham	2018	Rugeley Rifle Club
2019	Rugeley Rifle Club	2020	Cancelled due to Covid	2021	Cancelled due to Covid
2022	Rugeley Rifle Club

2022 Winner Of The Astor Tankard - Rugeley Rifle Club

Photograph shows Mrs. Janet Troke (pictured right), presenting the Astor Tankard to Richard Hemingway representing Rugeley Rifle Club (pictured left).

The above photograph shows Mrs. Janet Troke (pictured right), presenting the Astor Tankard to Richard Hemingway representing Rugeley Rifle Club (pictured left).

2019 Winner Of The Astor Tankard - Rugeley Rifle Club

Photograph shows SSRA Chairman - Richard Tilstone (pictured right), presenting the Astor Tankard to Martyn Buttery representing Rugeley Rifle Club (pictured left).

The above photograph shows SSRA Chairman - Richard Tilstone (pictured right), presenting the Astor Tankard to Martyn Buttery representing Rugeley Rifle Club (pictured left).

2018 Winner Of The Astor Tankard - Rugeley Rifle Club

Photograph shows SSRA Chairman - Richard Tilstone (pictured right), presenting the Astor Tankard to members of Rugeley Rifle Club (pictured left).

The above photograph shows SSRA Chairman - Richard Tilstone (pictured right), presenting the Astor Tankard to members of Rugeley Rifle Club (pictured left).

2017 Winner Of The Astor Tankard - City of Birmingham Rifle Club

Photograph shows SSRA President - Major (Retired) Peter Martin MBE, pictured left - presenting the Astor Tankard to Brian Tonks, pictured right, who gratefully received the award on behalf of City of Birmingham Rifle Club.

The above photograph shows SSRA President - Major (Retired) Peter Martin MBE, pictured left - presenting the Astor Tankard to Brian Tonks, pictured right,

who gratefully received the award on behalf of City of Birmingham Rifle Club.

2016 Winner Of The Astor Tankard - Market Drayton

Photograph shows Mary Jennings, pictured left, presenting the Astor Tankard to Craig Howell, pictured right, who received it on behalf of Market Drayton.

The above photograph shows Mary Jennings, pictured left, presenting the Astor Tankard to Craig Howell, pictured right, who received it on behalf of Market Drayton.

2014 Winner Of The Astor Tankard - City Of Birmingham Rifle Club

Photograph shows M. Willcox, pictured right, receiving on behalf of City of Birmingham Rifle Club, the Astor Tankard for 2014 from SSRA President - Major (Retired) Peter Martin, MBE.

The above photograph shows M. Willcox, pictured right, receiving on behalf of City of Birmingham Rifle Club, the Astor Tankard for 2014 from SSRA President - Major (Retired) Peter Martin, MBE.

2013 Winner Of The Astor Tankard - City Of Birmingham Rifle Club

Photograph shows D. Bayley, pictured right, receiving on behalf of the City of Birmingham Rifle Club, the Astor Tankard from SSRA President - Major (Retired) Peter Martin, MBE.

The above photograph shows D. Bayley, pictured right, receiving on behalf of City of Birmingham Rifle Club, the Astor Tankard for 2013 from SSRA President - Major (Retired) Peter Martin, MBE.

List Of County Trophies

The SSRA can boast a whole array of fine trophies in their collection, of which they are always proud to present to those successful in the various competitions in which they compete. Moreover these much prized trophies can only be won by shooters who are Staffordshire residents.

However, there is one exception to the above 'Staffordshire residents only' rule - and that is for those competing for The 'Come Day - Go Day' Salver, whereby those shooters need not be Staffordshire residents. The only stipulation is that they must be members of a properly constituted Rifle Club.

Each trophy now has it's own dedicated webpage.

50 Metre Challenge Trophy - small image. 50 Metres Challenge Trophy - Awarded to the Top Scorer of 60 shots at 50 metres at the Long Range Meeting.

Albert Greatrex Cup - Awarded to the Top County Badge Holder at the Long Range Meeting.

Association Cup - small image. Association Cup - Awarded to the Overall Winner at the Long Range Meeting.

Association Shield - small image. Association Shield - Awarded to the Top Club Teams of 4 Classes 'A' and 'B' at the Long Range Meeting.

Astor Tankard - small image. Astor Tankard - Awarded to the Winning Club Team of 6 Shooters at the Staffordshire Combined Rifle Meeting.

Cliff Everall Memorial Cup - Awarded to the Top Junior at the Short Range Meeting.

Col. N.C. Joseph Cup - small image. Col. N.C. Joseph Cup for Marksmanship - Awarded to the Top Lady at the Short Range Championship.

Come-Day Go-Day Salver - small image. 'Come Day-Go Day' Salver - Awarded to the Overall Winner of the Long Range Meeting.

E.J. Chipperfield Trophy - Awarded to the Winner of 'D' Class at the Long Range Meeting.

F.G. Troke Rose Bowl - small image. F.G. Troke Rose Bowl - Awarded to the Champion of Champions entry at Bisley.

James Beattie Tray - small image. James Beattie Tray - Awarded to the Top Lady at the Long Range Meeting.

K. Madeley Rose Bowl - small image. K. Madeley Rose Bowl - Awarded to the Top Veteran at the Long Range Meeting.

Michelin Cup - Awarded to the Top 'A' Class at 100 yards at the Long Range Meeting.

Michelin Shield - small image. Michelin Shield - Awarded to the Winning Club Team of 4 in Classes 'C' and 'D' at the Staffordshire Combined Rifle Meeting.

Miniature Rifle Challenge Cup - Awarded to the Winner of 'A' Class at the Long Range Meeting.

Moat Cup - Awarded to the Winner of 'C' Class at the Long Range Meeting.

Mrs. C. Everall Cup - Awarded to the Top Junior at the Staffordshire Combined Rifle Meeting - Long Range, aged 21 or under on the 31st of December in the year in which the competition is held.

N.S.R.A Silver Medal - small image.. N.S.R.A. County Silver Medal - Awarded to the Best Previous Non-Winner at the Staffordshire Combined Open Squadded Rifle Meeting.

Pidduck Shield - small image. Pidduck Shield - Awarded to the Top Team of 5 in the postal stage of Short Range Championship.

R.W. De Nicolas Memorial Trophy - Awarded to the Top Shooter in Classes 'C', 'D' or 'Junior' Aggregate comprising 80 shots at the Staffordshire Combined Rifle Meeting.

Smith Cup - Awarded to the Top Shooter at the Short Range Championship.

Stafford and District Club Secretaries Trophy - (No photograph available.) Awarded to the Top Club Secretary at the Short Range Championship.

Stafford Plaque - small image. Stafford Plaque - Awarded to the Best Shooter at 100 yards in Classes 'B', 'C' or 'D' at the Long Range Meeting.

Swynnerton Cup - Awarded to the Winner of 'B' Class at the Long Range Meeting.

Veterans Short Range Championship Tankard - Awarded to the Top Veteran at the Short Range Championship.

Walsall Cup - small image. Walsall Cup - Awarded to the Winners of the Winter Indoor Short Range League - Division 2.

Weatherall Shield - small image. Weatherall Shield - Awarded to the Best Team in Divisions 'C' and 'D' of the Winter Short Range League.

Wedgwood Cup - Awarded to the Winning Team in Division 1 of the Staffordshire Short Range Winter League.

Whitmore Cup - small image. Whitmore Cup - Awarded to the Top Lady in Classes 'C' and 'D' at the Long Range Meeting.

Wilkinson Sword - Awarded to an Individual nominated by their club or discipline organiser. The recipient being decided by the Staffordshire Smallbore Rifle Association.

Wooden Spoon - Awarded to an individual who is nominated by their club or discipline organiser, for any 'unfortunate misdemeanour' - nothing too serious, honestly. If there was a category in shooting for 'Out-Takes' or 'Bloopers' then this award would belong in that category.