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BEND OF THE RIVER PUBLIC SHOOTING CENTER cpardue@multipro.com
2880 Standing Stone State Park Hwy. PH: (931) 498-2829
COOKEVILLE, TN 38506-7813
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** COMPETITIONS FOR 2008 - 09 **
January.... ..5. .BB Gun Safety Course Daisy/Jaycee Practice
each Saturday there after Picture 1,
and Picture 2, and The Blog
page
.................18-19 Newkirk Invitational SB 3P and Air Standing
Contact slaw@tntech.edu
February...1-2, 2008.. NRA Open Sectional
3 P Smallbore and Air for results click here
....................3... JOSC Smallbore rifle
and air rifle and air pistol (USAS PTO) for results click
..................22-23, 2008.. Tennessee State
Open 3 P Smallbore with 40 shot Air approved
for the results click here or here
March......2.. NRA/CMP High Power Rifle
and here are the results.
...............???...ACU-I Collegiate National Shotgun Championships
San Antonio, TX see pictures here from 99.
April......1 .... NSSA Skeet League 50 Targets a week
for 10 weeks (500 targets
............... 5......Pre-State BB Gun Match with
test You can find the last results
here
................4-5 ....Tennessee State
JOSC 3P Air Rifle Mt. Juliet and Ripley
...............18-20.. Tennessee State High
School 3 P Air Rifle Championship at MBA the past results
are here for the last shoot.
..............26.. .. Tennessee State
BB Gun Championships in Livingston . 2008 program
now! . ...click.here for the most current
results and pictures
................ Tennessee High School 3P ALL
STATE TEAM
May........ 4 ..... NRA/CMP High Power Rifle The
results are here
................18. NRA 2700 Pistol wow and
here are the results for this year
June........ 1..NRA/CMP High Power *** M-1
only *** the results are here.
................8. NRA 2700 Pistol the results are
here
.
July..........4-6 ...IBBGM
BB-Gun and Pellet match in Bowling Green Ky The 'Possum
page is here. ................13...NRA/CMP High
Power Rifle and the results can be found here
................20 . NRA 2700 Pistol for the
results click here or here for 2001
August.... 3 . NRA/CMP High Power Rifle the
results are here
...............17. NRA 2700 Pistol for the
results click here
...............31 ..NRA/CMP High Power Rifle and
you can see the results HERE
October......17-19.. MBA RIFLE
CLASSIC Air Rifle matchs results
are here
November .......28-29. Tennessee Air
Gun Championships Rifle and Pistol and the past results are
here
December.......7. NRA/CMP High Power Rifle the
results are here
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Tentative For year 2009
January ..6..... BB Gun Safety Course Daisy/Jaycee
and following Saturdays until State Match
Feburary ..6-7 .. NRA Open Sectional 3
P Smallbore and Air Rifle
February.. 8 ... JOSC Smallbore
rifle and air rifle and air pistol (USAS PTO) for results click here For the state records
check here3 subject to change
February ..22-23.. Tennessee State 3 P
SmallboreChampionships with 40 shot Air approved
* Current Membership in the National Rifle Association
is REQUIRED for participation in any of these NRA Matches except
the BB Gun Match and JOSC. Membership required by USAShooting
for the JOSC. The range is 12 miles north of the Cookeville court
house on Hwy 136. The range will be on the left just after crossing
into Overton Co. Smallbore and Air rifle matches will be at the
Tennessee Tech range at the football stadium.
* Current Membership in the National Rifle Association is
REQUIRED for participation in any of these NRA Matches except
the BB Gun Match and JOSC.
For
Tennessee State smallbore and air rifle and air pistol records
go HERE
FOR
THE TENNESSEE JOSC RECORDS CHECK HERE
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PRECISION AIR RIFLE MATCH
DATE: Feb. 23-24, 2007
SPONSOR: Bend of the River Public Shooting Center
LOCATION: Tennessee Tech Range, Cookeville, TN
RULES: Current NRA International Rifle
RIFLE: Rule 3 . 6
SIGHTS : Metallic sights Rule 3 .7
TARGETS: AR-5/10 (current edition will be used)
TEAM MATCH: The team match will not be a separately fired match;
individual scores will be used. Teams will consist of four (4)
members representing a club.
CLASSIFICATION: The NRA Classification system will be used. Classification
will be determined by classification card or temporary score
record book. Unclassified competitors will shoot in the master
Class. Teams will be classified according to Rule 19 .12.
ENTRIES: Entries will be limited to three relays (14 competitors
per relay). Post entries will be accepted on a space available
basis. Since the team match is a tabulation from individual scores,
team entries must made prior to any member of the team firing.
FEES: Individual fees $8.00; No team fees.
SEND ENTRY TO: Charlie Pardue
cpardue@multipro.com
2880 Standing Stone State Park Hwy.
Cookeville, TN 38506
931 - 498 - 2829 WK
931 - 526-7941 HM
MATCH SCHEDULE:
Match 1 :60 shots air rifle 135 minutes , Ru1e 7 . 4a
***** A three minute target Change time is not permitted.****
Match 2 : Air Rifle Team Championship Use scores from Match 1
for each team member
RELAYS:
Relay 1 - 8 : 00 pm Fri
Relay 2 - 12 :00 noon Sat
Re1ay 3 - 6 : 00 pm Sat
SIGHTING SHOTS: Unlimited sighting shots may be taken before
the start of record firing, but must be taken within the time
limit. RULE: 9 . 7
CHALLENGES: A Challenge fee of $1.00 will be charged for each
Challenge made (Rule 16.1) .
TIES: All ties for awards will be broken using Rule 15.3
AWARDS: None.
DIRECTIONS TO RANGE: Exit Interstate 40 at the Burgess Falls
exit in Cookeville. This is the first Cookeville exit when
approaching from Nashville and the last (4th) exit when
approaching from Knoxville. Proceed north on Burgess Falls Road
(this is also called Willow Avenue) to 12th street (about 3
miles). The basketball arena will be on your right at this corner
and you can also see the football stadium as you look east along
12th street. Turn right and proceed to the west side of the
stadium. The rifle range is on the second floor of the north
end
of the west side of the stadium.
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NRA HIGH POWER RIFLE
SPONSOR: Bend of the River
LOCATION: Cookeville, Tennessee
ELIGIBILITY: Open to anyone 14 years of age or older that is
a member of the National Rifle Association. State Rifle Association
membership is recommended.
ENTRY FEES: $11.00 per individual who is a current member of
the BEND OF THE RIVER. This fee covers all NRA fees, targets
and rifles. Rifles available will be the M-1 Garand . Entry fee
for non BEND OF THE RIVER members will be $15.OO which only covers
NRA fees and targets.
ENTRY CLOSED: Entries will be accepted to 12:30 PM on the day
of the competition. Firing points will be assigned on a first
come basis.
RELAY TIMES: 9:00 AM, 11:00 AM, and 2:00 PM Limit 10 per relay.
COURSE OF FIRE: 80 Shot Regional Course (100 yards) Rule 7.15
Position Type Fire Time Strings Target
Standing slow 20 minutes/20 shot 1 SR-1
Sit or Kneel rapid 60 seconds 2 SR-1
Prone rapid 70 seconds 2 SR-21
Prone slow 20 minutes/20 shot 1 MR-31
RULES: Current NRA High Power Rifle Rules
RIFLES: Rules 3.3. NRA Match Rifle ** For the June Match only
M-1 type rifles will be allowed (any caliber any sights). **
SIGHTS: Rule 3.7c (any)
AMMUNITION: Rule 3.17 b.
EQUIPMENT: Rules 3.8-3.20
DIRECTIONS TO RANGE: 10 miles North of Cookeville on Highway
136 North. Just over the Overton County line.
CONTACT FOR INFORMATION: Bend of the River Public Shooting Center
2880 Standing Stone State Park Hwy.
Cookeville, TN 38506-7813
cpardue@multipro.com
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PISTOL COMPETITION
NRA 2700 PISTOL
SPONSOR: Bend of the River
LOCATION: Cookeville, Tennessee
ELIGIBILITY: Open to anyone 14 years of age or older that is
a member of the National Rifle Association. State Rifle Association
membership is recommended.
ENTRY FEES: $7.00 per individual for first gun and $3.00 per
additional gun. This fee covers all NRA fees, targets and entry
.
ENTRY CLOSED: Entries will be accepted to 1:00 PM on the day
of the competition. Firing points will be assigned on a first
come basis.
COURSE OF FIRE: NRA Short Course
Range Type Fire Time per 5 Shots Strings Target
25 yards slow 5 minutes 6 B-16
25 yards timed 20 seconds 6 B-8
25 yards timed 10 seconds 6 B-8
RULES: Current NRA Rules
PISTOLS: Rules 3.2, 3.3, and 3.4 (.22, CF .30-45 cal, and .45
acp)
AMMUNITION: Rule 3.17 b.
EQUIPMENT: Rules 3.8-3.20
AWARDS: Certificate to Winner, Second and Third Place (Agg of
2700)
DIRECTIONS TO RANGE: 10 miles North of Cookeville on Highway
136 North. Just over the Overton County line.
CONTACT FOR INFORMATION: Bend of the River Public Shooting Center
2880 Standing Stone State Park Hwy.
Cookeville, TN 38506
(see logo above for phone)
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2008 'POSSUM BB MATCH
April 5th, 2008
SPONSOR: Bend of the River
LOCATION: Cookeville, Tennessee
ELIGIBILITY: Open to anyone between the ages of 8 and 14.
CLASSIFICATION: All shooters will shoot Expert
ENTRY FEES: $4.00 per individual You
will need to fill out an SR-1. in advance or on site.
STARTING TIME: Test at 9:00 AM. First relay at 10:00 AM. Lunch
will be provided( hot dogs and cokes ).
PRACTICE TIME: 8:00 AM until the test
COURSE OF FIRE: 10 Shots Prone 10 Minutes
10 Shots Standing 10 Minutes
10 Shots Sitting 10 Minutes
10 Shots Kneeling 10 Minutes
Match 1 Aggregate Individual
Match 2 Team 4 person teams
TEAMS: Teams will be 4 individuals declared before any member
fires.
FIRING POINTS: Firing points will be assigned on a first come
basis.
RULES: Current NRA BB Gun Rules
RIFLES: Rules 3.1. (Daisy 99, 199, 299, 499)
SIGHTING SHOTS: Unlimited sighting shots in the 10 minutes allowed
for each position.
COACHING: Coaching will be allowed. Coaches must be polite.
EQUIPMENT: Rules 3.5-3.18
CHALLENGE: $1.00 per challenge . Challenge time will be for one
hour after targets are posted.
AWARDS: Trophy to individual 1st, 2nd, 3rd Aggregate with finals
and test.
Trophy to 1st, 2nd. 3rd PRONE, STANDING, SITTING AND KNEELING
Only one individual trophy per person. Team 1st. Trophy to team
2nd if more than 5 teams and 3rd for 8 teams or more.
DIRECTIONS TO RANGE: 10 miles North of Cookeville on Highway
136 North. Just over the Overton County line.
CONTACT FOR INFORMATION: Bend of the River Public Shooting Center
(931) 498-2829
2880 Standing Stone State Park Hyw. .................. cpardue@multipro.com
Cookeville, TN 38506-79813
DATE OF COMPETITION: April 26th, 2008 (Tentative)
SPONSORED BY: Daisy/U. S. Junior Chamber of Commerce
DIRECTIONS TO RANGE: Livingston Academy
COMPETITION IS OPEN TO: All teams invited
Entry Fee: $50 / team
ENTRIES CLOSE: Advance entries are preferred. Entries received
on or before April 1tst will be acknowledged.
POST ENTRIES: Post entries will be accepted on the day o
the Competition, but there will be an additional Post Entry Fee
of $5.00.
ENTRIES: Send entries to :
FIRING STARTS: The first relay will commence firing at 8:00
AM
RULES: Current NRA B-B Gun rules apply.
MATCH SCHEDULE AND CONDITIONS: The course of fire will consist
of 40 shots, four position - 10 shots in each position, on targets
at 5 meters away, The order of firing shall be prone, standing,
sitting and kneeling.
CATEGORIES: There shall be two categories of unclassified
(Expert) competition
- 1. Open.
- 2. Jaycees Shooter's Ed Class
AWARDS: A trophy will be given for 1st Place
team in each class and an additional trophy will be given for
each additional 5 entries in a class after the first 5. Medals
will be awarded to the top 3 individual scores.
GENERAL INFORMATION:
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2008 OPEN 3-POSITION SMALLBORE
RIFLE SECTIONAL
DATE: February 1-23, 2008
LOCATION: Tennessee Tech Rifle Range
SPONSORING ORGANIZATION: Bend of the River
DIRECTIONS TO RANGE: Exit Interstate 40 at the Burgess
Falls exit (exit #286) in Cookeville. This is the first Cookeville
exit when approaching from Nashville and the last (4th ) exit
when approaching from Knoxville. Proceed north on Burgess Falls
Road (this is also called Willow Avenue) to 12th street (about
3 miles). The basketball arena will be on your right at this
corner and you can also see the football stadium as you look
east along 12th street. Turn right and proceed to the west side
of the stadium. The rifle range is on the second floor of the
north end of the west side of the stadium.
FOR INFORMATION concerning the tournament, write to: Charlie
Pardue, 2880 Standing Stone State Park Hwy., Cookeville, TN 38506-7813
PHONE NUMBER/E-MAIL: Ph: (931) 498-2829 cpardue@multipro.com
Sectionals are registered matches. All guidelines for registered
matches will be followed. They are operated by match staff composed
of local officials. All local challenges and protests are to
be resolved on the match site according to procedures outlined
in section 16 of the Smallbore Rifle Rule Book. The 2004 National
Indoor Championship is determined by scores fired in the local
Sectional Tournaments, which are compiled at NRA Headquarters.
For the purpose of the National Championship, the National Match
Director may require that any or all fired targets from any sectional
be sent to NRA Headquarters for rescoring under the provisions
of Rule 16. l(d). All fired targets must be retained until the
challenge period for the National Indoor Championship Final Result
Bulletin has ended, two weeks after the bulletin is mailed to
all competitors
National Indoor Championships Match Officials: Match Director:
M.S. Gilchrist Statistical Officer: Marsha L. Moody
All fired targets must be retained until the challenge period
for the National Indoor Championship Final Result Bulletin has
ended, Two weeks after the bulletin is ailed to al competitors.
RULES: Current NRA Smallbore Rifle Rules will govern.
SCORE CARDS: Special score cards will be used and MUST
BE SIGNED BY THE COMPETITOR TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE NATIONAL
BULLETIN. If no category is circled, a competitor or team will
be placed in the Civilian category. If no classification is circled,
a competitor or team will be placed in the Master class. NRA
member number must be filled in to validate the score.
DISTANCE FIRED: Fifty Feet
RIFLE: Rule 3.2
SIGHTS AND TARGETS: Any Sights; A-36/2003 Targets
ELIGIBILITY: A competitor (individual or team) may enter
more than one Open 3-Position Sectional tournament in 2006. However,
the individual MUST declare before firing if the Sectional being
fired is for score only or for the National Championship. Competitors
may enter other types of Sectionals if eligibility limitations
permit. Competitors entering for "score only" are NOT
eligible for awards in the local sectional or the National Championship.
A foreign competitor is eligible to participate on the Sectional
and National level (Rule 2.1.1), however, only U.S. citizens
may win the First, Second and Third Place National Individual
and Team Championship awards.
A team will consist of four (4) firing members
representing a club or group as defined by Rules 2.11, 2.13 or
2.14. Pick up teams, teams composed of shooters who cannot prove
A team composed of shooters who are not al I the same category
is a mixed team. Mixed teams in Sectionals may fire for Open
awards only. Since team matches are unfired (paper team match),
all teams MUST be named and entered BEFORE any member of the
team begins individual firing. Alternates must also be named
before firing and used to substitute only for someone who has
not yet fired.
CATEGORIES: In Match 5 of the Sectionals, separate class
awards will be given by NRA in each of two categories - Civilian
and Service (subject to the conditions of the Sectional Award
Schedule). NRA Rules governing categories used in Sectionals
are as follows: Service (2.5, 2.6, 2.7). All others will compete
as Civilian (Rule 2.2).
In the National Individual and Team Championships, separate class
awards will also be given by NRA in each of two categories -
Civilian and Service. Same rules indicated for categories in
the Sectionals apply to Nationals.
CLASSIFICATION: Each individual competitor will be placed
in one class according to the NRA Classification System and shall
be prepared to exhibit his classification card or Temporary Score
Record Book. Unclassified competitors will fire in the Master
Class if they do not have an assigned classification (Rule 19.6).
Teams will be classified according to rule 19.12.
SOUVENIR PINS: Sponsor will furnish a pin to each competitor.
CHALLENGES: A challenge fee of $1.00 will be charged for
each challenge made. (See Rule 16.1 for correct procedure).
ENTRIES: Individuals - Entries in individual matches will
be made by submitting the enclosed registration and entry card
accompanied by check or money order. Be sure to indicate date
and time you wish to fire. Be sure to indicate correct NRA Indoor
Classification. Return entry card immediately with correct fee
to: :Charlie Pardue, 2880 Standing Stone State Park Hwy., Cookeville,
TN 38506. Ph: (931) 498 2829. cpardue@multipro.com
TEAM ENTRIES: Team participation should be indicated on
individual entry cards. Team entries must be made in person at
the Statistical Office before any member fires a shot, as the
team match is a "paper" match, not fired.
ENTRIES CLOSE: Individual match entries must be received
no later than the Monday February 2, 2004. Team match entries
may be made any time prior to the start of firing.
POST ENTRIES: Post entries will be accepted up to the
capacity of the range, provided such entries will not require
extra relays.
ENTRIES LIMITED: Entries are limited to 42 competitors
which is the capacity of the range for the time allotted. Persons
making entries within the time limit which cannot be accepted
will be notified and their fees will be returned.
FEES: Individual $15 . Team $10/team. (Which includes
the $8 to be sent to the NRA for each individual and $8 for each
team.)
SIGHTING SHOTS: Unlimited sighting shots will be allowed
in all matches and at all stages and must be taken within the
time limit (Rule 8.2).
SQUADDING: Will be assigned by the Stat Office. Please
state preferred time of firing. Teams are not required to be
squaded together to fire as a unit.
TIME LIMITS: Individual matches NRA Rule 8.2a. Prone -
40 shots 40 min. Standing- 40 shots 80 min. Kneeling- 40 shots
60 minutes.
TIE BREAKING: Ties will be broken using Rule 15.7 (a),
then 15.7 (e), then 15.7 (f) until ties are broken.
TIME OF FIRING: Relay 1 Friday Smallbore 4 PM - 8 PM
Relay 1A Friday Air Rifle 6 PM 8 PM
Relay 2 Saturday Smallbore 8 AM Noon
Relay 3 Saturday Air Rifle Noon 2 PM
Relay 4 Saturday Smallbore 2 PM - 6 PM
Relay 5 Saturday Air Rifle 6 PM 8 PM
MATCH SCHEDULE: All matches/positions must be fired in
the sequence indicated below.
MATCH 1: Individual Match - 40 shots, prone
MATCH 2: Individual Match - 40 shots, standing
MATCH 3: Individual Match - 40 shots, kneeling
MATCH 4: The Sectional Individual Championship (an aggregate
of matches 1, 2, and 3)
MATCH 5: The Sectional Team Championship (an aggregate of each
team member's scores in matche 4)
MATCH 6: The Open National NRA 3-Position Individual Championship.
MATCH 7: The Open National NRA 3-Position Team Championship.
There is no entry fee for Match 6 & 7. The entry is automatic
with entry in Match 4 & 5 of each Sectional tournament. Scores
from Match 4 & 5 will be used for these matches.
SECTIONAL INDIVIDUAL CHAMPIONSHIP AWARDS MATCH 4 Provided
by: The National Rifle Association
Winner: Gold NRA Sectional Medallion - and 15 award points (minimum
of 2 competitors)
2ndplace: Silver NRA Sectional Medallion - and 10 awards points
(minimum of 15 competitors)
3rd place: Bronze NRA Sectional Medallion - and 5 awards points
(minimum of 25 competitors)
CLASS AWARDS: Separate class awards will be given in each
of 2 categories - Civilian and Service - subject to the provisions
of the Sectional Award Schedule.
First in class & category, 5 Aw.Pts. (3 Competitors)
Second, 2 Aw.Pts. (5 Competitors)
Third in class & category (1 Aw.Pt.) (8 Competitors)
1. If there are fewer than 5 entries in a category they will
be combined with entries of the other category within the same
class.
2. If there are fewer than 5 entries after combining all the
categories of a class, there will be no awards provided in that
class and all competitors in the lower class will be moved to
their respective category in the next higher class..
3. If there are fewer than 5 entries in the Master class the
Masters will shoot for open awards only.
EXAMPLE: If there are 6 Service and 2 Civilians in the Marksman
class, no awards would be provided for Civilian category/Marksman
class, and the Civilian shooters would be combined with the 6
Service shooters for a total of 8 entries. Three awards would
be given in the Service/Civilian category, Marksman class.
An individual or team winning a place award will not be entitled
to a class award in the same match. Such class awards will be
passed down to the next eligible individual or team.
NRA SMALLBORE RIFLE DISTINGUISHED AWARD: A leg toward
the NRA Smallbore Position Distinguished Award can be earned
by winning a place in the top scoring 10% on the national level.
AWARDS FOR FIRED MATCHES 1, 2, AND 3 Provided by:
Bend of the River
Match Winner: Certificate
Subject to the provisions of the Sectional award schedule separate
class awards will be given in each of the 2 categories - Civilian
and Service.
First Place: Certificate (Provided there are 3 or more competitors
in a class and category)
Second Place: Certificate (Provided there are 5 or more competitors
in a class and category)
An additional award for each 3 competitors or major fraction
thereof in a class and category over 8.
SECTIONAL TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP AWARDS MATCH 7
Provided by: The National Rifle Association
Winning Team: 20 NRA award points (with 2 or more teams)
2nd Place Team: 16 NRA award points (with 5 or more teams)
OPEN NATIONAL INDIVIDUAL CHAMPIONSHIP AWARDS MATCH 6
Provided by: The National Rifle Association
Winner: National Championship Medallion, Gillies Trophy Plaque,
and 50 NRA
award points
Second Place: Silver National Championship Medallion and 40 NRA
award points
Third Place: Bronze National Championship Medallion and 30 NRA
award points
Woman Champion: NRA Special Trophy and 20 NRA award points
A High Visitor award will be given to any non-US citizen who
places first, second, or third over all.
CLASS AND CATEGORY AWARDS: Separate class awards will
be given in each of 2 categories - Civilian and Service.
Awards will be given in all categories in Master, Expert, Sharpshooter,
and Marksman classes.
First Place: 10 NRA award points with at least 5 competitors
in class and category
Second Place: 8 NRA award points with at least 10 competitors
in class and category
Third Place: 6 NRA award points with at least 15 competitors
in class and category/.
3 NRA award points in each class of each category will be given
for each 5 entries or major fraction there of in a class over
15.
OPEN NATIONAL TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP
MATCH 7
Provided by: The National Rifle Association
Winning Team: 5 Chief Army Reserve Trophy Plaques
2nd Place Team: 40 award points
3rd Place Team: 32 award points
CLASS AND CATEGORY AWARDS: Separate class awards will
be given in each of 2 categories - Civilian and Service.
Awards will be given in the Master, Expert, Sharpshooter, and
Marksman class in each category.
First Place: 20 NRA award points
Second Place: 16 NRA award points with at least 10 teams in class
and category
An additional place, 16 award points, in each class of each category
will be given for each 10 teams or major fraction thereof over
20.
Juniors who have indicated on their entry card that they do
not wish to receive award points, will be given certificates.
2008 TENNESSEE STATE CHAMPIONSHIP
3-POSITION INDOOR SMALLBORE RIFLE
DATE: February 22-23, 2008
SPONSOR: Bend of the River Public Shooting Center
LOCATION: Tennessee Tech Range, Cookeville, TN
RULES: Current NRA Smallbore Rifle Rules will govern.
This is an NRA Registered Match.
RIFLE: Rule 3.2
SIGHTS: Any sights
DISTANCE: Fifty feet
TARGETS: A-36/10 (1982) Current edition
ELIGIBILITY: Competitors must be members of the NRA and
the TnSSA. Junior competitors may be members of an affiliated
club. A competitor must be a resident of Tennessee to be eligible
for the Tennessee State Champion Award.
TEAM MATCH: The team match will not be a separately fired
match; individual scores will be used. Teams will consist of
four (4) members representing a club or Service Unit.
Mixed teams (members from different categories) are eligible
for open awards only.
CLASSIFICATION: The NRA classification system will be
used. Classification will be determined by classification card
or temporary score record book. Unclassified competitors will
shoot in the master class. Teams will be classified according
to Rule 19.12. Open and class awards will be given based on the
awards schedule.
ENTRIES: Entries will be limited to three relays (42 competitors).
Post entries will be accepted on a space available basis. Since
the team match is a tabulation from individual scores, team entries
must be made prior to any member of the team firing.
FEES: Individual fees $12.00 per competitor
Team fees 10.00 per team
Collegiate and Juniors 10.00 per competitor but will not receive
awards
SEND ENTRY TO: Charlie Pardue
2880 Standing Stone State Park Hwy
Cookeville, TN 38506 Ph: 931-498-2829
or cpardue@multipro.com
RELAYS: Relay 1 Friday 4:00 pm
Relay 2 Saturday 8:00 am
Relay 3 Saturday 2:00 pm
MATCH SCHEDULE:
Match 1: 40 shots prone (Rule 5.6) 40 minutes
Match 2: 40 shots stand (Rule 5.12) 80 minutes
Match 3: 40 shots kneel (Rule 5.10) 60 minutes
A block time of 3 hours and 30 minutes will be used
Match 4: Individual Championship
Aggregate of Matches 1,2 & 3
Match 5: Team Championship
Use scores from Match 4 for each team member
Time remaining from one position may not be carried over to the
following position. A three minute target change time is not
permitted.
SIGHTING SHOTS: Unlimited sighting shots will be allowed
in all matches and at all stages but must be taken within the
time limit (Rule 8.2).
CHALLENGES: A challenge fee of $1.00 will be charged for
each challenge made (Rule 16.1).
TIES: All ties for awards will be broken using Rule 15.
AWARDS: Schedule applies only to those who enter for awards.
Match 5: Winner: Trophy or Award Points
(with 2 or more teams)
2nd Place: Trophy or Award Points
(with 5 or more teams)
Match 4:
Open Awards:
Winner: Trophy or Award points (State champion must be a resident
of Tennessee and a member of the TnSSA)
2nd Place: Trophy or Award points
(minimum of 20 competitors)
3rd Place: Trophy or Award points
(minimum of 30 competitors)
Class Awards
1st in class - Certificate
2nd in class - Certificate
3rd in class - Certificate
Matches 1, 2 & 3:
Open Awards:
Winner: Certificate
2nd Place: Certificate
(minimum of 20 competitors)
3rd Place: Certificate
(minimum of 30 competitors)
Class Awards: Certificate
1st in class
(5 or more competitors)
2nd in class
(8 or more competitors)
An additional award will be provided for each 5 competitors
or major fraction thereof in a class over 13.
1. If there are fewer than 5 entries in a class, they will be
combined with entries of the next higher class (except master).
2. If there are fewer than 5 entries in the Master class, the
Masters will shoot for Open awards only.
3. An individual will be allowed only one award per match. All
class awards for a class will come from the entries for that
class except when combined per Rule 1 above.
DIRECTIONS TO RANGE: Exit Interstate 40 at the Burgess
Falls exit in Cookeville. This is the first Cookeville exit when
approaching from Nashville and the last (4th) exit when approaching
from Knoxville. Proceed north on Burgess Falls Road (this is
also called Willow Avenue) to 12th street (about 3 miles). The
basketball arena will be on your right at this corner and you
can also see the football stadium as you look east along 12th
street. Turn right and proceed to the west side of the stadium.
The rifle range is on the second floor of the north end of the
west side of the stadium.
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2008 OPEN INTERNATIONAL AIR RIFLE
SECTIONAL
DATE: February 1-2, 2008
LOCATION: Tennessee Tech Rifle Range
SPONSORING ORGANIZATION: Bend of the River
DIRECTIONS TO RANGE: Exit Interstate 40 at the Burgess
Falls exit (exit #286) in Cookeville. This is the first Cookeville
exit when approaching from Nashville and the last (4th ) exit
when approaching from Knoxville. Proceed north on Burgess Falls
Road (this is also called Willow Avenue) to 12th street (about
3 miles). The basketball arena will be on your right at this
corner and you can also see the football stadium as you look
east along 12th street. Turn right and proceed to the west side
of the stadium. The rifle range is on the second floor of the
north end of the west side of the stadium.
FOR INFORMATION concerning the tournament, write to: Charlie
Pardue, 2880 Standing Stone State Park Hwy., Cookeville, TN 38506-7813.
PHONE NUMBER/E-MAIL: Ph: (931) 498 2829 ......................
or ........ cpardue@multipro.com
Sectionals are registered matches. All guidelines for registered
matches will be followed. They are operated by match staff composed
of local officials. All local challenges and protests are to
be resolved on the match site according to procedures outlined
in section 16 of the International Air Rifle Rule Book. The 2004
National Indoor Championship is determined by scores fired in
the local Sectional Tournaments, which are compiled at NRA Headquarters.
For the purpose of the National Championship, the National Match
Director may require that any or all fired targets from any sectional
be sent to NRA Headquarters for rescoring under the provisions
of Rule 16. l(d). All fired targets must be retained until the
challenge period for the National Indoor Championship Final Result
Bulletin has ended, two weeks after the bulletin is mailed to
all competitors
National Indoor Championships Match Officials: Match Director:
M.S. Gilchrist Statistical Officer: Marsha L. Moody
RULES: Current NRA International Rifle Rules will govern.
SCORE CARDS: Special score cards will be used and MUST
BE SIGNED BY THE COMPETITOR TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE NATIONAL
BULLETIN. If no category is circled, a competitor or team
will be placed in the Civilian category. If no classification
is circled, a competitor or team will be placed in the Master
class. NRA member number must be filled in to validate the score.
DISTANCE FIRED: 10 meters:
RIFLE: Air Rifle - Rule 3.6
SIGHTS: Metallic - Rule 3.7
TARGETS: NRA Official 10 meters; AR-5/10 series
ELIGIBILITY: A competitor (individual or team) may enter
more than one International Air Rifle Sectional tournament in
2006. However, the individual MUST declare before firing if the
Sectional being fired is for score only or for the National Championship.
Competitors may enter other types of Sectionals if eligibility
limitations permit. Competitors entering for "score only"
are NOT eligible for awards in the local sectional or the National
Championship.
A foreign competitor is eligible to participate on the Sectional
and National levels (Rule 2.1.1), however, only U.S. citizens
may win the first, second, and third place National Individual
and Team Championship awards.
NOTE: All individuals who have declared they are competing
for Sectional score, their individual and team scores fired
in said Sectionals will be allowed for the National Ranking.
NRA will provide Sectional awards only if more than one club
in represented in both individual and team competition at the
Sectional.
CATEGORIES: A special Woman's Award will be presented
to the High Woman in the National Individual Championship only.
CLASSIFICATION: Each competitor will be classified according
to the NRA International Classification system and must be prepared
to exhibit a current International Classification Card or Score
Record Book upon registration. Unclassified competitors will
fire in the Master class (Rule 19.6). Teams will be classified
according to Rule 19.19.
SOUVENIR PIN: NRA provides sponsors with participation
pins to be given to each competitor.
CHALLENGES: A challenge fee of $1.00 will be charged for
each challenge made. (See Rule 16.1 for correct procedure).
TIES: Ties will be broken according to current NRA Smallbore
Rifle Rules. (Rule 15)
ENTRIES: Individuals - Entries in individual matches will
be made by submitting the enclosed registration and entry card
accompanied by check or money order. Be sure to indicate date
and time you wish to fire. Be sure to indicate correct NRA Indoor
classification and NRA membership number. Contact:
Charlie Pardue
2880 Standing Stone Hwy.
Cookeville, TN 38501
cpardue@multipro.com
(931) 498 - 2829
TEAM ENTRIES: Team participation should be indicated
on individual entry cards. Team entries must be made in person
at the Statistical Office before any member fires a shot, as
the team match is a "paper" match, not fired.
A team will consist of three (3) firing members representing
a club or group as defined by Rule 2.11, 2.13, or 2.14. Pick
up teams composed of shooters who cannot prove membership in
the same club or group (Rule 2.10), will not be allowed to participate.
Since team matches are unfired (paper team match), all teams
must be named and entered before any member of the team begins
individual firing. Alternates must also be named before firing
and used to substitute only for someone who has not yet fired.
ENTRIES CLOSE: Individual match entries must be
received no later than then January 15th. Team match entries
may be made any time prior to the start of firing.
POST ENTRIES: Post entries will be accepted up
to the capacity of the range, provided such entries will not
require extra relays.
ENTRIES LIMITED: Entries are limited to 42 competitors
which is the capacity of the range for the time allotted. Persons
making entries within the time limit which cannot be accepted
will be notified and their fees will be returned.
FEES: Individual $15. Team $10/team. (Which includes the
$8 to be sent to the NRA for each individual and $8 for each
team.)
SQUADDING: Will be assigned by the Stat Office. Please
state preferred time of firing. Teams are not required to be
squadded together to fire as a unit
TIME OF FIRING:
Relay 1 Friday Smallbore 4 PM - 8 PM
Relay 1A Friday Air Rifle 8 PM 10 PM
Relay 2 Saturday Smallbore 8 AM - Noon
Relay 3 Saturday Air Rifle Noon 2 PM
Relay 4 Saturday Smallbore 2 PM - 6 PM
Relay 5 Saturday Air Rifle 6 PM 8 PM
FIRING REGULATIONS FOR MATCHES: Since Sectional scores
are to be used to determine National Champions, all Sectionals
MUST be conducted in the prescribed manner.
1. In the individual match 60 shots are fired for record. AR-5
series targets may be used. Only one shot is allowed per bullseye.
If range facilities permit, two targets for the match using AR-5/5
or AR-5/10 may be mounted simultaneously. AR-5/1 single bull
targets are also permitted.
2. SIGHTING SHOTS: Unlimited number. They may only be fired before
the beginning of the match.(Rule 9.2)
3. Shooting time allowed includes sighting shots. (Rule 7.4 (b),
2; Rule 8.1)
4. No added matches or practice firing are to be permitted prior
to the Sectional Matches.
5. After record targets for a relay have been properly mounted,
a three (3) minute preparation period will be given before the
"Commence Firing" command.
6. Rule 6.2.1 (b) Allow target height to be adjustable to take
into account different shooter sizes.
MATCH SCHEDULE:
MATCH 1 Sectional Air Rifle Individual Championship.
MATCH 2 Sectional Air Rifle Team Championship. Total of firing
members scores will be taken from Match 1
MATCH 3 National Open Air Rifle Individual Championship. Scores
will be taken from Match 1
MATCH 4 National Open Air Rifle Team Championship. Score will
be taken from Match 2
AWARDS SCHEDULE:
MATCH 1- Sectional Air Rifle Individual Championship Awards:
Provided by: The National Rifle Association.
Winner: Gold Sectional Medallion and 15 award points (minimum
2 competitors)
Second: Silver Sectional Medallion and 10 award points (minimum
of 15 competitors)
Third: Bronze Sectional Medallion and 5 award points (minimum
of 25 competitors)
CLASS AWARDS: For each class, Master, Expert, Sharpshooter,
and Marksman, the following NRA Award Points will be provided:
First in class & category - 5 NRA award points (3 Competitors)
Second in class & category - 2 NRA award points (5 Competitors)
Third in class & category - 1 NRA award points (7 Competitors)
1. If there are fewer than 5 entries in a class, they will be
combined with the next higher class.
2. If there are not enough entries after combining two classes,
then they will be combined with the next higher class.
3. If there are fewer than 5 entries in the Master class, the
Masters shoot for open awards only.
4. An individual winning a place award (Winner, 2nd, 3rd) will
not be entitled to a class award in the same match. Such class
awards will be passed down to the next eligible individual.
MATCH 2 - Sectional Air Rifle Team Championship Awards:
Provided by: The National Rifle Association
Winning Team: Plaque (for 2 or more teams)
MATCH 3 - National Open Air Rifle Individual Championship Awards:
Provided by: The National Rifle Association
Winner: National Championship Gold Medallion, and 50 NRA Awards
Points
Second Place: Silver Medallion and 40 awards points
Third: Bronze Medallion and 30 NRA awards points
High Woman: 20 award points
A High Visitor award will be given to any non-US citizen who
places either first, second, or third overall.
CLASS AWARDS: Separate awards will be given in each class; Master,
Expert, Sharpshooter, and Marksman.
First Place: 10 NRA awards points (with at least 5 competitors
in each class)
Second Place: 8 NRA awards points (with at least 10 competitors
in each class)
Third Place: 6 NRA awards points (with at least 15 competitors
in each class)
An additional 3 NRA award points will be given in each class
for each 5 entries over a minimum of 15 competitors.
MATCH 4 - National Open Air Rifle Team Championship Awards:
Provided by: The National Rifle Association
Winning Team: 45 awards points
Second Team: 30 awards points
Third Team: 24 award points
Class Awards: Separate awards will be given in each class; Master,
Expert, Sharpshooter,
and Marksman.
First Place: 5 NRA award points to each team member
Second place: 4 NRA award points to each team member
An additional 9 NRA awards points (3 to each team member) will
be given in each class for every 5 teams over 10.
Juniors who have indicated on their entry card that they do
not wish to receive award points, will be given certificates.
If you have nay questions just call or write or e mail.
Charlie Pardue
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PRECISION AIR RIFLE MATCH
DATE: Feb. 22-23, 2008
SPONSOR: Bend of the River Public Shooting Center
LOCATION: Tennessee Tech Range, Cookeville, TN
RULES: Current NRA International Rifle
RIFLE: Rule 3 . 6
SIGHTS : Metallic sights Rule 3 .7
TARGETS: AR-5/10 (current edition will be used)
TEAM MATCH: The team match will not be a separately fired match;
individual scores will be used. Teams will consist of four (4)
members representing a club.
CLASSIFICATION: The NRA Classification system will be used. Classification
will be determined by classification card or temporary score
record book. Unclassified competitors will shoot in the master
Class. Teams will be classified according to Rule 19 .12.
ENTRIES: Entries will be limited to three relays (14 competitors
per relay). Post entries will be accepted on a space available
basis. Since the team match is a tabulation from individual scores,
team entries must made prior to any member of the team firing.
FEES: Individual fees $8.00; No team fees.
SEND ENTRY TO: Charlie Pardue
cpardue@multipro.com
2880 Standing Stone State Park Hwy.
Cookeville, TN 38506
931
