I got my first UK title at Lilleshall National Sports Centre. On the first day in sweltering conditions I scored a disappointing 974(34) for the York. I was about 50 down at the 100 yards distance scoring only 426(2 misses) although the moderate tailwind made life awkward at times. In the afternoon I shot really well at 80 yards scoring 362 and then a mediocre 186 at 60 yards. On the second day, it was a cool and misty start but it wasn't long before the heavy rain and thunderstorms arrived. We only did 4 dozen at 100 yards before lunch. Then we were told the York round would be replaced by a New Western. After a spectacular deluge over the lunch break, it was decided to have a vote on whether to carry on. Then the weather had it's say with some pyrotechnics which unfortunately swung the vote in favour of those who wanted an early stop. I was in the minority as I thought the storms would soon pass. I turned out to be right.

I was the only champion not to receive a trophy as the 2002 champion did not bother to return it. I got a gold medal though. I'll just have to wait for the sizeable Barnett Cup. I had two photos taken, one with an identical looking trophy, so the photos will arrive soon.