After years away from the summit, Shaun Barnes as soon as once more rose to the top of Jamaican capturing, capturing his seventh nationwide title on the 2025 Motul Nationwide Shotgun Championship.
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The championship, unfold throughout a number of months and 4 difficult disciplines—5-Stand, FITASC, Tremendous Sporting, and Sporting Clays—culminated in Barnes lifting the coveted trophy with a complete of 434 birds out of 500.
Barnes’ brilliance shone brightest in 5-Stand (91) and FITASC (95), each of which he topped. His 85 in Tremendous Sporting positioned him among the many high 10, whereas his 163 within the last Sporting Clay showdown secured his long-awaited return to the winner’s podium.
“It’s a very good feeling,” Barnes admitted. “I’ve been placing my efforts into spreading my abilities by way of teaching, and it’s good now to be lastly again on the rostrum.”
He credited his resurgence to shifting focus inward:
“As a coach, I’ve to concentrate to what my college students are doing. However as soon as I used to be separated from them, I bought the chance to deal with myself for the previous couple of weeks. I believe that’s what gave me the championship this 12 months.”
Former champion Christian Sasso pressed onerous however completed six photographs again with 426 birds to safe the runner-up spot.
On the Girls aspect, Aliana McMaster strengthened her dominance, claiming her third consecutive title with a commanding tally of 410 birds. Her consistency throughout all occasions—82 in 5-Stand, 87 in FITASC, 88 in Tremendous Sporting, and 153 in Sporting Clays—left her rivals within the mud.
Her mom, former champion Wendy McMaster, showcased the household’s capturing pedigree by ending second with 359.
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Aliana, beaming with delight, mirrored on her triumph:
“Actually, I couldn’t think about the sensation till it occurred. You deal with so many issues and actually attempt to obtain your targets, and once you’re in a position to go after what you need and overcome all of your challenges, it’s an outstanding feeling I can’t even describe.”
She described the grueling path to victory:
“It’s a must to undergo three sub-events earlier than coming into the ultimate 200-bird match. Which means capturing constantly properly in FITASC, 5-Stand, and Tremendous Sporting simply to remain in rivalry. It’s a whole lot of strain, a whole lot of consistency required, and over a number of months it takes rather a lot out of you. To return out on high—it’s only a nice feeling.”
Class champions acknowledged
The championship additionally topped class winners throughout divisions: A Class – Chad Ziadie (424), B Class – Andrew Azan (363), C Class – Brian Kong (385), D Class – Max Williams (370), E Class, Girls, and Juniors – Aliana McMaster (410), Sub-Juniors – Rheis McMaster (329), Hunters/Newcomers – Rueben Carillo (278).
Skeet membership celebrates progress
Justin Samuda, President of the Jamaica Skeet Membership, praised the championship’s success and the invaluable help of title sponsor Motul, represented by Lubit Efficiency motor oil, additionally recognized for powering racing star Sarah Misir.
“Nothing occurs with out the sponsor and we are able to’t thank them sufficient,” Samuda mentioned. “They’ve been with us all the way in which. The Jamaica Skeet Membership is lucky to have a really younger, dynamic administration committee. There’s a whole lot of power, a whole lot of concepts, and the game is alive and properly.”
He famous the report turnout at this 12 months’s championship, calling it the most important in latest reminiscence—a testomony to each the membership’s efforts and the rising enthusiasm for the game.
The championship ended with a celebration of precision, resilience, and fervour. For Barnes, it was a narrative of rediscovery and redemption; for McMaster, it was a continuation of dominance. Collectively, they embodied the spirit of Jamaica’s capturing group—one constructed on custom, consistency, and the pursuit of excellence.
