Events for 2006 and directions to various Ranges

SAAACA EVENTS - 2006

. . . . . Check here for important dates and special events . . . . . .

Maps / Directions to various Ranges below

In line with our Mission we endeavour to present a balanced mix of educational, academic, and recreational events designed to promote the awareness and development of bona fide arms and ammunition collecting, as part of the preservation of this important part of our history and heritage.

Month:

Time:

Venue:

Function:

January:

Sunday 22nd

09h00

12h00

South African National Museum of Military History:

Armoured Car Hall

Workshop:

Restoration and repair techniques

February:

Saturday 18th

08h30

12h30

South African National Museum of Military History:

Armoured Car Hall

Swop Meeting:

Members and Traders

March:

Wednesday 15th

19h00

21h00

South African National Museum of Military History:

Delville Wood Room

Special General Meeting:

(All Members)

Legislation, Collectability, Categorisation, Competency, Renewals, New Applications,

any other matters.

April:

Saturday 8th

08h30

15h30

South African National Museum of Military History:

Delville Wood and Marriers Rooms

“Cut and Thrust”

Edged Weapons Fair:

Dealers and Traders,

Swop Meet

May:

Thursday 11th

20h00

(end)

South African National Museum of Military History:

Faulds Center Auditorium

Combined Military History Society Lecture Evening

Wednesday 31st

19h00

21h00

South African National Museum of Military History:

Delville Wood Room

Debate Evening

June:

Wednesday 21st

19h00

South African National Museum of Military History:

Delville Wood Room

Combined Presentation and Discussion Evening:

Friends of the Museum

The Battle of Delville Wood

July:

Wednesday 19th

19h00

21h00

South African National Museum of Military History:

Delville Wood Room

Special General Meeting:

(All Members)

Legislation, Collectability, Categorisation, Competency, Renewals, New Applications,

any other matters

August:

Saturday /

Sunday:

12th and 13th

08h30

15h30

South African National Museum of Military History:

Annual Arms Fair,

Dealer and Traders

Swop Meet

September:

Sunday 17^th

08h30

12h30

South African National Museum of Military History:

Armoured Car Hall

Swop Meet:

Members

October:

Wednesday 25th

19h00

21h00

South African National Museum of Military History:

Delville Wood Room

Annual General Meeting

(AGM)

November:

Sunday 26th

08h30

15h30

South African National Museum of Military History:

Delville Wood and Marriers Rooms

Members Christmas Lunch:

Militaria and Trading Fair

Dealers and Traders,

Swop Meet

Notes on the events:

1. All events will be publicized on bulk SMS service by the SAAACA office. Please ensure that the SAAACA office has your Cell number !.

2. Trading of Collectible artifacts is encouraged at all events – Bring your own table or contact the office to arrange a table.

3. Anyone who has an idea for a possible event or knows of an event that may be of interest, to please contact the Office.

4. Events for August to December 2005 are still being finalised. Members input welcome. Note that the provisional date for the Annual General Meeting is 21 September, 2005.

HISTORIC SHOOTS AND OTHER RELATED EVENTS SUPPORTED BY SAAACA:

DATE		ORGANIZERS	THEME	FIREARMS ELIGIBLE	VENUE
SUNDAY	05 February 2006	SAAACA GAUTENG	SAAACA MEMBERS SHOOT	COLLECTABLE FIREARMS	RAND WATER BOARD SHOOTING RANGE ALBERTON
SUNDAY	05 March 2006	SAAACA GAUTENG	SAAACA MEMBERS SHOOT	COLLECTABLE FIREARMS	RAND WATER BOARD SHOOTING RANGE ALBERTON
SUNDAY	02 April 2006	SAAACA GAUTENG	DRESS & SHOOT UP TO WW2	UP TO 1945	RAND WATER BOARD SHOOTING RANGE ALBERTON
SATURDAY	29 April 2006	SAAACA FREESTATE	AFRICA CORPS	UP TO 1945	BLOEMFONTEIN
SUNDAY	07 May 2006	SAAACA GAUTENG	SAAACA MEMBERS SHOOT	COLLECTABLE FIREARMS	RAND WATER BOARD SHOOTING RANGE ALBERTON
SATURDAY	27 May 2006	SAAACA FREESTATE	ABO - "BITTER EINDER" SKIET	UP TO 1902	BLOEMFONTEIN
SATURDAY	04 June 2006		FORT SCHANSKOP RE-ENACTMENT	COLLECTABLE FIREARMS	VOORTREKKER MONUMENT / FORT SCHANSKOP
SUNDAY	04 June 2006	SAAACA GAUTENG	SAAACA MEMBERS SHOOT	COLLECTABLE FIREARMS	RAND WATER BOARD SHOOTING RANGE ALBERTON
SATURDAY	24 June 2006	SAAACA FREESTATE	BARBAROSSA SHOOT	UP TO 1945	BLOEMFONTEIN
SUNDAY	02 July 2006	SAAACA GAUTENG	SAAACA MEMBERS SHOOT	COLLECTABLE FIREARMS	RAND WATER BOARD SHOOTING RANGE ALBERTON
SUNDAY	06 August 2006	SAAACA GAUTENG	DRESS & SHOOT - \|\|"WAR IN PEACE\|"	UP TO 1990	RAND WATER BOARD SHOOTING RANGE ALBERTON
SATURDAY	12 August 2006	SAAACA FREESTATE	REBELLION & DELVILLE WOOD	UP TO 1918	BLOEMFONTEIN
SUNDAY	03 September 2006	SAAACA GAUTENG	SAAACA MEMBERS SHOOT	COLLECTABLE FIREARMS	RAND WATER BOARD SHOOTING RANGE ALBERTON
SATURDAY	07 October 2006	SAAACA FREESTATE	ABO - ULTIMATUM	UP TO 1902	BLOEMFONTEIN
SUNDAY	08 October 2006	SAAACA GAUTENG	CLASSIC GUN CLUB - JOHAN KAY	COLLECTABLE FIREARMS	PHELINDABA SHOOTING RANGE
SUNDAY	05 November 2006	SAAACA GAUTENG	SAAACA MEMBERS SHOOT	COLLECTABLE FIREARMS	RAND WATER BOARD SHOOTING RANGE ALBERTON
SATURDAY	11 November 2006	SAAACA FREESTATE	MONTE CASINO	UP TO 1945	BLOEMFONTEIN
SUNDAY	03 December 2006	SAAACA GAUTENG	YEAR END SHOOT	COLLECTABLE FIREARMS	RAND WATER BOARD SHOOTING RANGE ALBERTON

(Note: Fixtures subject to change - Please check back regularly for updates)

Directions to the various venues may be obtained from the SAAACA Office, or view Maps below
Mnandi Range Map	Rand Water Board Map	SWAT Range Map
Waterhaven	Cecil Payne	All Maps Zipped

Past Event Calendars: 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005

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