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Silver Spoon Shooting: Old Town Guild celebrates in a special way!
On December 30, 2025, the Old Town Shooting Guild's silver spoon commemorative shooting took place in Celle, a traditional competition with enthusiastic participation.
Silver Spoon Shooting: Old Town Guild celebrates in a special way!
On December 30, 2025, the Old Town Rifle Guild rounded off an exciting year with the traditional silver spoon commemorative shooting. In a competition that was characterized by numerous participants and great enthusiasm, the shooters fought for the coveted silver spoon. The results demonstrate great skill: Thomas Kersting secured first place with an impressive 3.0 point, followed by Kai-Hendrik Schröder (7.0 point) and Erik Zeiske (10.6 point). The other placements made it clear that shooting is not something to be taken for granted:
- 1. Platz: Thomas Kersting (3,0-Teiler)
- 2. Platz: Kai-Hendrik Schröder (7,0-Teiler)
- 3. Platz: Erik Zeiske (10,6-Teiler)
- 4. Platz: Reinhard Dressler (18,4-Teiler)
- 5. Platz: Jürgen Firl (21,0-Teiler)
Meanwhile, Stefan Busch was pleased to receive the hand-painted disc of honor, another highlight of the evening. Those present were treated to culinary delights with hearty kale, Bregenwurst and Kassler, while the reigning kings provided free beer. This helped to further fuel the happy atmosphere and strengthen the sense of community within the club. The board thanked all shooters for their commitment, which underlines the close ties within the guild.
Tradition and community
The Old Town Riflemen's Guild can look back on a long tradition that is documented back to at least 1579. It is one of the oldest shooting guilds in Germany, whose roots go back to the founding of the city of Celle in 1292. The most important events and customs are recorded in a living chronicle created for the anniversary year. The annual highlights include not only the silver spoon commemorative shooting, but also the silver ball and the pig prize shooting.
Another major event is the annual shooting festival of the five Celle shooting clubs, which is celebrated by the locals as the “5th season”. Over five days, the festival becomes a scene of tradition and conviviality, and the competition for royal dignity attracts numerous spectators. It's not just the sporting ambition that attracts people, but also the festive atmosphere and community spirit.
The importance of shooting
Shooting has a long and varied history in Germany, which has adapted to social changes over the centuries. From Christian brotherhoods in the west of the country to folkloristic traditions in the south, the diversity is enormous. The shooting festival is considered the best-known expression of this tradition, in which the shooting king or queen is celebrated in a festive parade.
Shooting clubs throughout Germany offer a platform for people of all ages and backgrounds to actively participate in maintaining traditions. The various events, from balls to morning pints, not only promote cohesion within the guild, but also strengthen regional and social connections. This shows how alive and present shooting is in the country's culture, passed down from generation to generation year after year. The Old Town Riflemen's Guild plays a central role in this, a task that the club members fulfill with pride and dedication.
The evening of December 30th not only marked the end of a successful shooting year, but also a moment of anticipation for future challenges and successes.
You can find more information about the Old Town Riflemen's Guild on the guild's official website: Old Town Riflemen's Guild and on the general importance of shooting in Germany on the UNESCO website: UNESCO.