Clay Target Shooting is not the first thing that comes to mind when you think of typical teenage girls’ hobbies. But for our Year 10 student, Chelsea, this is her reality. While most of our students and staff were relaxing during their Term 1 holidays, Chelsea was busy representing Western Australia at the 2026 National Trap Championships in Wagga Wagga, competing against the best junior shooters in the country.

She played a key role in the winning Junior State Shoulder-to-Shoulder Team, helping Western Australia secure the national title for the first time in 21 years. Chelsea also had the honour of serving as Junior Team Captain, a testament to her leadership and dedication.

Alongside this historic team success, Chelsea achieved excellent individual results, placing 16th out of 34 competitors in the Combined Carnival High Gun and 4th out of 10 in the Junior (Female) Olympic Endeavour Award.

Clay Target Shooting demands focus, discipline, and composure under pressure, qualities Chelsea continues to demonstrate at an elite level. She is now working towards her long-term goal of representing Australia at the 2032 Brisbane Olympic Games.

We congratulate Chelsea on her remarkable achievements and look forward to seeing what she accomplishes next in her sporting journey.

If Clay Target Shooting is of interest to you, please e-mail the following contacts:

Alistair Brown – president@wagunclub.com.au 

Katrina Smith – secretary@wagunclub.com.au 

Charly Waldburger – trapcaptain@wagunclub.com.au