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TENNESSEE THREE POSITION AIR RIFLE JUNIOR OLYMPIC
QUALIFICATION ROUND MATCHES

PURPOSE: This Match Program, the National Guidelines and any later modifications to them constitute the Official Match Program for the 2008 Tennessee Three Position Air Rifle Junior Olympic Qualification Round (QR) Matches.

RULES: 2006-2008 National Standard Three-Position Air Rifle Rules as modified or extended by this Program and the Guidelines.

LOCATIONS DATES: TN Qualification Round MATCHES will be held at two locations in Tennessee. An athlete may compete at either of the two locations, but may compete at only one location [the first fired] for qualification score. SEE BELOW FOR DIRECTIONS.

REGION: HOST: DATE: MATCH DIRECTOR:

West: Ripley AJROTC ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,5 APR 2008 Hugh Cook
Ripley H.S.: 254 Jefferson Street, Ripley, TN 38063

Middle: Mt. Juliet MCJROTC ,,,,,,,,,,,,4-5 APR 2008 ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Dan Sullenger
Mt. Juliet H.S.: 3565 N. Mt. Juliet Road, Mt. Juliet, TN

East: CANCELLED - NO HOST AVAILABLE

MEMBERSHIP: Athlete must be enrolled in a Tennessee high school or below or home schooled in Tennessee at high school level or below. Home Schoolers compete as individuals unless actually affiliated with and regularly practicing with a club team. No ad hoc teams. Membership in USA Shooting and the Tennessee Shooting Sports Association (TNSSA) are NOT required to enter the qualification round matches as an individual. Teams and Clubs are STRONGLY urged to join the TNSSA and at least one of the national rifle sport associations: NRA, USA Shooting, CMP. USA Shooting is the governing body for the Junior Olympic Matches.

DISTANCE: 10 M (32', 9.75") SIGHTS: Metallic only CHALLENGE: Per Rules.

TARGETS: AR 5-10, two sighter bulls, 10 record bulls per sheet.

TEAM MATCH: Four member team match. Competitors will shoot the match as individuals; scores combined for a "paper" team match. Team members MUST be designated and team score cards must be turned in to the Range Officer BEFORE any team member fires a record shot. Mixed Teams (precision and sporter) compete in the Precision Class. Team ties broken per Rules.

SQUADDING: Teams and Clubs will be assigned relays based on their entry request, travel plans, equipment availability and range availability. Competitors should report to the Ready Line 10 minutes before their relay time. Competitors will be assigned to firing points BY TEAMS according to a sign-up list which will be posted shortly after the range opens for the day. Team Coaches and individual Competitors without a coach should sign up as soon as they arrive at the range. Competitors will be called to move onto the firing line at their relay time. Ten minute preparation period begins at the time the relay is scheduled.

SCORES: Scores for competitors at all matches in Tennessee will be consolidated into a single results list to determine the state winners and we will print a statewide Results Bulletin.

AWARDS: State awards will be presented on the state level only and not at the regional qualification matches.

COACHING: Allowed ONLY in accordance with Rules.

CLASSES: There are two classes -- Precision and Sporter, as defined by the Rules. Shooting coats and shoes/boots which reach above the ankle will not be allowed in the sporter class. Glove, two sweatshirts, sling, mat, scope and scope stand are allowed in the sporter class. An individual may not participate in both Sporter and Precision events.

COURSE OF FIRE/CONDUCT OF MATCH: Position air rifle 3 X 20 (National Standard Rules), 20 shots each prone, standing and kneeling (fired in timed stages as specified in Rule 5.3.2). Six AR 5-10 targets hung at the start of the relay. Competitors will compete as individuals. SIGHTERS IN EACH POSITION ARE UNLIMITED UNTIL THE FIRST RECORD SHOT IS TAKEN. No finals.

SUGGESTED RELAY TIMES:
Friday: RELAY F-1 4:00--6:30 pm, RELAY F-2 6:30--9:00 pm (IF REQUIRED)
Saturday: RELAY S-1 8:00--10:30 am, RELAY S-2 10:30am--1 :00 pm, RELAY S-3 1:00 pm--3:30 pm (IF REQUIRED), RELAY S-4 3:30 pm--6:00 pm (IF REQUIRED)

COACHES MUST VERIFY ACTUAL RELAY TIMES WITH MATCH DIRECTOR AT THE MATCH SITE.

USA Shooting match information: www.usashootinq.com

ENTRY FEES: Entry Form attached. Fees as specified by local Match Director.

MAIL ENTRY FORMS TO:

WEST: MAJ Hugh Cook, Ripley HS Army JROTC, 254 Jefferson Street
Ripley, TN 38063; (731) 635-4947 Fax - 7151; Email: jrotc231304@mail.lced.net

MIDDLE: MAJ Dan Sullenger, MCJROTC, Mt. Juliet High School, 3565 N. Mt. Juliet Road, Mt. Juliet, TN 37122. Email: sullengerd@wcschools.com