NSRA Affiliation No 2285
Staffordshire Smallbore Rifle Association
Staffordshire Smallbore Rifle Association
Confined 25 Yards Short Range Prone Rifle Championship 2026
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'The Chipperfield Ranges'
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.
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Staffordshire Smallbore Rifle Association - Indoor Short Range Championship - 2026 - Trophy Presentations
Smith Cup
- Awarded to the Top Shooter at the Short Range Championship.
The above photograph shows Richard Hemingway of Rugelely RPC (pictured right) receiving the Smith Cup, after being crowned the overall Staffordshire Short Range Champion 2026.
Photograph kindly supplied by Rugeley Rifle and Pistol Club.
Col. N.C. Joseph Cup for Marksmanship - Awarded to the Top Lady at the
Short Range Championship.
The above photograph shows Debbie Truman of Rugelely RPC (pictured right) receiving the Col. N.C. Joseph Cup from Richard Hemingway (pictured left).
Photograph kindly supplied by Rugeley Rifle and Pistol Club.
Veterans Short Range Championship Tankard - Awarded to the Top Veteran
at the Short Range Championship.
The above photograph shows Ian Abbotts of City of Stoke RPC (pictured right) receiving the Veterans Short Range Championship Tankard from Richard Hemingway (pictured left).
Photograph kindly supplied by Rugeley Rifle and Pistol Club.
Cliff Everall Memorial Cup - Awarded to the Top Junior at the Short
Range Meeting.
The above photograph shows Phoebe Houghton of Rugelely RPC (pictured right) receiving the Cliff Everall Memorial Cup from Richard Hemingway (pictured left).
Photograph kindly supplied by Rugeley Rifle and Pistol Club.
The Staffordshire Indoor Short-Range Championships 2026 took place on Saturday 18th April 2026, within the impressive facilities of the Rugeley Rifle and Pistol Club.
The home range members faired particularly well, claiming 3 of the 4 trophies up for grabs, and additionally winning all three Classes. This was quite a remarkable achievement for Rugeley Rifle and Pistol Club.
Richard Hemingway won Class 'A', together with the Smith Cup - awarded to the Overall County Short-Range Championship winner.
Phoebe Houghton won Class 'B', also the Cliff Everall Memorial Cup - awarded to the Top Junior at the County Short-Range Championship.
Debbie Truman won Class 'C', additionally winning the Col. N.C. Joseph Cup - awarded to the Top Lady at the County Short-Range Championship. A very close finish saw Debbie Truman and Phoebe Houghton tied - both scoring 377 out of a possible 400. However, Debbie was awarded the Col. N.C. Joseph Cup having had the better count-back score.
Ian Abbotts of the City of Stoke Rifle and Pistol Club won the Veterans Tankard for Top Veteran at the County Short-Range Championship, thereby denying Rugeley a clean sweep of the trophies.
Officials for the day were Scorer - Graham Kershaw, and Range Officer - Bob Park for Range Officer.
Many congratulations to all the prize winners, and huge thanks to the officials for their sterling work. Finally, sincere thanks must go to all the competitors for taking part.
It was a welcome return of the Short-Range Championships, re-instated after a break of 7 years.
Here's hoping that 2027 will once again see another closely fought contest!
Staffordshire Smallbore Rifle Association - 25 Yards Indoor Short-Range Championship - 2026 - Results
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the SSRA 25 Yards Indoor Short Range Championships 2026 – Final Results
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Photographs Of Previous Winners Of The Staffordshire Short Range Championship
Richard Hemingway is the Staffordshire Short Range Champion 2013
The above photograph shows Richard Hemingway (pictured, right) receiving his trophy from Martyn Blezard (pictured, left.)
Previous Staffordshire Smallbore Rifle Association - Short Range Smallbore Championships Results
Archived SRA Short Range Smallbore Rifle Championship 2026
Archived SRA Short Range Smallbore Rifle Championship 2019
Archived SSRA Short Range Smallbore Rifle Championship 2018
Archived SSRA Short Range Smallbore Rifle Championship 2017
Archived SSRA Short Range Smallbore Rifle Championship 2016
Archived SSRA Short Range Smallbore Rifle Championship 2013
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