Balfour to host International Shooting Sport Federation New Zealand ChampionshipsRobyn Edie Balfour Gun Club president Gary Hoffman, left, and member Dave Baker, in the trench area where the targets will be launched from at the ISSF New Zealand Championships. Three tonnes of clay targets are set to arrive in Balfour on Friday as the town of just over 100 people braces to host a national sporting event - the International Shooting Sport Federation New Zealand Championships. John Cowpland / www.photosport.n Olympic silver medalist Natalie Rooney will compete at the International Shooting Sport Federation New Zealand Championships in Balfour. There is also band of volunteers in place who roll up their sleeves and make it happen - included is Balfour Gun Club president Gary Hoffman. Robyn Edie Balfour Gun Club president Gary Hoffman inside the clubrooms ahead of next week's ISSF New Zealand Championships.

Source: Stuff January 26, 2017 04:25 UTC