Montagu League Match Brings Heat, Skill, and Good Vibes to the Karoo

April 22, 2025
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On the weekend of 11 & 12 April 2025, the Montagu Pistol Club hosted an epic SADPA League Match that delivered fast-paced shooting, tight competition, and a whole lot of gees in true Karoo style. With 57 shooters—including 10 dedicated staff—the match welcomed a diverse mix of SADPA regulars, as well as members from MPD, Natshoot, and SA Hunt, all ready to take on 8 Mexican-themed stages under the Montagu sun.

Shooters From All Corners

A total of 51 SADPA members were joined by 3 MPD shooters, 2 Natshoot members, and 1 SA Hunt shooter. Represented clubs included:

Stages That Made You Sweat

The match featured 7 scenario stages and 1 standard stage, all designed with a deliberate approach: to challenge without overwhelming. “We wanted to keep it fun and fair—avoiding technical traps, especially with shooters from other organisations joining us,” said Match Director Danie Grabe.

Stage designs came from Danie, Morné Taute, and Jaco du Plessis, who collectively delivered a flowing, enjoyable match. Stage 5, the Standard Stage, turned out to be a humbler—even for Master Class shooters. A huge shoutout to Rachel Pienaar (16) for taking the stage win with just 2 points down!

Meet the Champs

From newcomers to veterans, performances across the divisions were top-class. A few highlights include:

  • Ricardo Colsen (FBSSC) crushed it in the OL division, also winning three stages.
  • Rachel Pienaar (HSSC) won Stage 5 and took Junior Female category honours.
  • Grobbie Brink (MPD) came out on top in SP15 EX.
  • Cobus Pienaar (HSSC) not only won OL SS Gold but was crowned Most Accurate Shooter.

Two shooters earned match promotions to Expert, and although there was one DQ involving a very junior shooter, safety overall was excellent.

🏆 Full results here: https://practiscore.com/results/html/89bb968d-ee41-4711-9a1f-c4baf0a99c07

Building the Match

The setup team worked tirelessly on the Thursday before the match, building all 8 stages between 08:30 and 15:30. The range crew included Danie, Jaco, Morné, Viv, Gideon, Janimo, Hennie, and Daniel—true legends behind the scenes.

Despite windy conditions on match day, the stages held strong, proof of the care and standard in the build.

Good Vibes, Great People

The squads brought the energy, with a special nod to the FBSSC crew for showing up with serious gees. Volunteers and SOs who kept the match running smoothly included:

  • Jaco du Plessis
  • Viv Crone
  • Gideon Beukes
  • Mark Heidmann
  • Cobus & Rachel Pienaar
  • Craig Sweet
  • Morné Taute

Thank You to Our Sponsors

Massive thanks to our match sponsors and supporters:

And most importantly, heartfelt appreciation to the following SADPA clubs who generously contributed R7500 toward the success of the match:

Post-Match Celebration

Following the final whistle, shooters gathered for a prize-giving dinner at the Kloof Padstal, where stories were shared over great food and drinks. It was a perfect close to a high-energy day of competition.

Next Up: Tier 2 at FBSSC – July 26

MPC is rallying a strong group to attend the upcoming Tier 2 Handgun Match at FBSSC on July 26. If Montagu was anything to go by, it’s going to be another one not to miss.

Gallery & Media

📸 Photos by Sharon van Wyk are available on the MPC Facebook page. Go tag yourself and relive the action!

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