Hippo Creek Shooting Centre

History

Hippo Creek was established on the 3rd of December 2007 and was opened on the 9th of February 2008 by hosting the first ever Compak Sporting Competition for the SA Hunters and Game Conservation Association to this end this competition has now grown to be substantial.
2009
In 2009 Hippo Creek hosted the Compak South Africa Grand Prix successfully as well as the National Black Powder Association’s National Championships both competitions being very well presented and attended.
2010
In February 2010 Hippo Creek hosted the Fitasc Compak Sporting and Sporting African Championships which were very well attended by both local and international shooters. This competition was staged very successfully accolades coming from both local and international shooters.
2011
In 2011 Hippo Creek hosted the National Compak Sporting Championships of the SA Hunters Association very successfully with approximately 120 entries.
The Black Powder Shooting Association shot both their Provincial and National Championships at Hippo Creek with 150 shooters attending.
2012
In 2012 Hippo Creek once again hosted the National Compak Sporting Championships of the SA Hunters Association very successfully with approximately 130 members attending.
The Black Powder Shooting Association shot both their Provincial and National Championships at Hippo Creek with 150 shooters attending.



HIPPO CREEK SHOOTING CENTRE IS THE SHOOTING CENTRE FOR THE DISCERNING SHOOTER, WHERE TARGET SHOOTING IS A PASSION WITH MEMBERS AND MANAGEMENT AND ENJOYMENT FOR ALL.

FACILITIES.

Clubhouse.




























All our ranges are set up








We are very proud of Hippo Creek’s modern clubhouse, which is rigged for any eventuality; occasion and function and if big screen TV is your second passions do not despair as we do offer all the sport in season that you might wish to see.
















Our sport shooting facilities are of the most modern and best facilities that are currently on offer in Southern Africa.

All ranges are permanent and can be frequented at any time during the day and week.

Our braai (barbeque) area was built to ensure that you will not miss the action on the ranges, and if you are worried about rain then you can do it under the veranda.

For spectators we have a huge veranda overlooking the ranges, so sit in our easy chairs and watch the shooters do their thing while you sit and sip your favourite drink.

If you have never shot before and you join us as a spectator, be prepared you will undoubtedly be hook and we will have you shooting soon. Even beginners shoot good scores at Hippo Creek.











Wishing to stay over, no problem, apart from the lovely lodges and hotels in close proximity to Hippo Creek bring your tent, as we have a great campsite and ablution facilities for your comfort.

To wake up at Hippo Creek in amongst the lush green acacia trees and undulating Koppies with guinea fowl and Franklin announcing the dawn of day will be an experience to remember.


DISCIPLINES
Shotgun (Clay Target)

Currently 10 shotgun (clay target) disciplines is offered including;

• FITASC COMPAK SPORTING
• FITASC SPORTING
• ENGLISH SPORTING DOUBLES
• FIVE STAND
• BLACK POWDER TRAP
• OLYMPIC SKEET
• NSSA SKEET
• BALL TRAP
• FITASC COMBINED GAME SHOOTING
• FITASC UNIVERSAL TRENCH
• ATA TRAP

All our ranges are set inline and in accordance with international standards, and our sporting ranges are set by range setters comparable to the best in the world.













All the Hippo Creek ranges are equipped with the best local manufactured target launchers such as Tiquin Traps as well as imported target launchers such as Laporte and Promatic.

All the Hippo Creek ranges are orientated towards the south, so shooting into the sun is not on. On some of the Hippo Creek ranges some of the best available voice release systems in the world have been installed to ensure consistency in target release, to ensure that the Hippo Creek members can practice their skills in accordance with world class standards.

Rifle Range.

The Hippo Creek Rifle range is 300 meters in length and is orientated towards the south, which means that at no point in time will you be shooting towards the sun. There are shooting platforms available at 100, 200 and 300 meters to shoot from, this is ideal for setting your rifle up for the hunt or come shoot our competitions in Black Powder, all centre fire disciplines and Fitasc Combined Game Shooting.

Shooting at the base of a 100-meter high koppie makes rifle shooting absolutely safe, so please bring the biggest and best you have.

Membership.

Our members range from weekend hackers wishing to hone their skills for the hunting season and our top Protea (Springbok) and provincial (Freestate) shooters who take their disciplines very serious as they all compete at provincial, national international level. Remember they are always available to train you and give you the finer tips on how to break that evasive target.

Think you are to old, and ladies do not shoot, nice try; the Hippo Creek ladies and supper veterans (65 years young and more) win medals and cups every year at Provincial, National and International competitions all over the country and the world.




























Hippo Creek has, for the benefit of our members associated itself with the top Hunting and Sport Shooting Association locally and Nationally, and we are proud to be associated with,

• Compak SA.
• South African National School Shooting Union.
• South African Hunters and Game Conservation Association.
• SA Wingshooters
• Lowveld Sport Shooting Association.
• National Shooting Association
• Clay Target Shooting Association of South Africa.
• The Transvaal Muzzle Loaders Association
• The Freestate Clay Target Shooting Association.
• Vaal Triangle Hunters and Game Conservation Association.














Services.
Hippo creek offers very significant services to our members’ supporters and friends at large.

Catering.

Breakfast lunch and supper can be provided any time during the week on request, but is available over weekends.

Our clubhouse is available for functions and meetings by arrangement.

Corporate shoots.

Bring your clients for a corporate shooting day or your staff for team building; they will certainly have the time of their life.

For those who have not shot before, training and coaching will be provided prior to and during the shoot, and demonstrations on shooting by our top shooters will certainly be most entertaining. After shooting catering ranging from hamburgers and chips to a full served 5 course meal can be arranged.

Fishing. (Members Only)

Hippo Creek Members have their own fly-fishing on the club grounds in the Vaal River.

Coaching and Training.

The top Hippo Creek Shooters are available at request to help with you coaching and training.

How To Get There.

From Johanesburg Take the N1 South towards Bloemfontein. Go thought the Grassmere Toll Plaza.

Follow the freeway to the Third Off Ramp that says Potchefstroom R53 Vanderbijlpark R42 where you exit and turn Right towards Potchefstroom. (There is a huge scrap yard, BP Garage and road works plant on this intersection).

Follow the R 53 towards Potchefstroom for approximately 7 Km when you will find a board to Holfontein and Hippo Creek turn right onto the Holfontein dirt road and follow it for 1.6 Km.

The Hippo Creek Gate is on the left, Turn Left into the gate and follow the road to the Club House.

Hippo Creek GPS Point

S 26.70291
E 027.62653

Contact Us.

Cheri Roetz
083 385 9423
admin@hippocreek.co.za

Jim van Zyl
082 449 9580
jim@caphill.co.za

Janitor: Ronnie Shidzinga
084 862 5132