Theo Cassidy This is Me

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1. 1. SSAA - Member Profiles

   www.ssaa.org.au/newssaa/Member - [Cached]

   Published on: 9/12/2006   Last Visited: 9/12/2006

   Theo Casidy Jnr
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   Theo Casidy Jnr When not in school, most 16-year-old boys can be found playing computer games, skateboarding, playing footy or cricket or vying for the attention of a particular girl or two, but not Theo Cassidy Jnr. Theo spends about ten to 14 hours a week on shooting-related activities, most of which is spent practising at the Deep Creek Rifle Complex just south of Batemans Bay, NSW. There he shoots all disciplines of rifle metallic silhouette and occasionally takes part in field rifle and three positional shooting events. Introduced to the shooting sports three years ago by his brother-in-law, Theo has been a proud member of the SSAA ever since. Even though he is just 16, he has achieved more than many of his peers. He was named Junior Intermediate Champion at both the Louisiana Southern Titles and the NRA Nationals in the United States in 2001 and won both heavy and hunter class rimfire events at the New Zealand Nationals the same year. At the 2002 International Metallic Silhouette Shooting Union World Championships in France, he took home the bronze medal after a shoot-off with team-mate Anthony Finn. Competing as a team, Anthony, Allan Murray and Theo won the two team gold medals for Australia at the event.
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   While winning these awards was thrilling for Theo, his ultimate goal is to win the NRA High Power Nationals in the United States, a task that is not beyond his reach. Another achievement, which most Aussie shooters have yet to accomplish, is obtaining master grade status. In 2001 Theo became the first Australian to reach master grade in centrefire metallic silhouette. In 2002, he repeated that feat in air metallic silhouette. Having been a shooter for only a short time and having achieved all that he has at such a young age, Theo has set himself apart from many of his competitors. But, like many of his peers, Theo has climbed his way to the elite level without the aid of a coach. However, he is quick to point out that he has received a great deal of assistance and encouragement from fellow shooter Graham Whatman and many members of the Deep Creek club. Theo doesn't just shoot - and win awards. He is also a keen reloader. Eager to get the most out of his ammunition, he reads as much as he can on reloading and loves to experiment with projectiles and powder loads. At this stage he mainly loads 7.08mm cartridges for heavy and hunter class events. While Theo may not be your typical teenager, he still relies on his parents for money, hangs out with his friends and thinks up ways to impress his girlfriend, Katie. His dedication to the shooting sports is admirable and his achievements worthy of adulation.

2. 2. www.ssaa.org.au

   www.ssaa.org.au/newssaa/Member - [Cached]

   Published on: 9/18/2005   Last Visited: 9/18/2005

   THEO CASSIDY JNR When not in school, most 16-year-old boys can be found playing computer games, skateboarding, playing footy or cricket or vying for the attention of a particular girl or two, but not Theo Cassidy Jnr. Theo spends about ten to 14 hours a week on shooting-related activities, most of which is spent practising at the Deep Creek Rifle Complex just south of Batemans Bay, NSW. There he shoots all disciplines of rifle metallic silhouette and occasionally takes part in field rifle and three positional shooting events. Introduced to the shooting sports three years ago by his brother-in-law, Theo has been a proud member of the SSAA ever since. Even though he is just 16, he has achieved more than many of his peers. He was named Junior Intermediate Champion at both the Louisiana Southern Titles and the NRA Nationals in the United States in 2001 and won both heavy and hunter class rimfire events at the New Zealand Nationals the same year. At the 2002 International Metallic Silhouette Shooting Union World Championships in France, he took home the bronze medal after a shoot-off with team-mate Anthony Finn. Competing as a team, Anthony, Allan Murray and Theo won the two team gold medals for Australia at the event.
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   While winning these awards was thrilling for Theo, his ultimate goal is to win the NRA High Power Nationals in the United States, a task that is not beyond his reach. Another achievement, which most Aussie shooters have yet to accomplish, is obtaining master grade status. In 2001 Theo became the first Australian to reach master grade in centrefire metallic silhouette. In 2002, he repeated that feat in air metallic silhouette. Having been a shooter for only a short time and having achieved all that he has at such a young age, Theo has set himself apart from many of his competitors. But, like many of his peers, Theo has climbed his way to the elite level without the aid of a coach. However, he is quick to point out that he has received a great deal of assistance and encouragement from fellow shooter Graham Whatman and many members of the Deep Creek club. Theo doesn't just shoot - and win awards. He is also a keen reloader. Eager to get the most out of his ammunition, he reads as much as he can on reloading and loves to experiment with projectiles and powder loads. At this stage he mainly loads 7.08mm cartridges for heavy and hunter class events. While Theo may not be your typical teenager, he still relies on his parents for money, hangs out with his friends and thinks up ways to impress his girlfriend, Katie. His dedication to the shooting sports is admirable and his achievements worthy of adulation.