The DURC 10m Open maintained the high level of excellence that was set in the 2000-1 academic year. We had 35 competitors and 43 entries. All finalists shot 550 or above. Mark and Steven made it to the finals, Steven taking third place. The finals had three close competitions with tied scores, on first place, third place and fifth place. Nicola Murphy won, despite a misfire costing her nine points. Simon Kennedy donated a large sum towards prizes and as a result we now have the Simon Kennedy Air Rifle Shield for the next few years as a perpetual prize. Hammereli declined to sponsor us, but did send lots of caps which were given out to all the juniors.