Advice and input when attending the 2010 IPSC Provincials.

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So my registration has been accepted for the 2010 IPSC Provincials and I'd like to get your input as to what I should expect when I get there?

I've shot L1 and L2 club matches but this will be my first L3 let alone the Provincials, so is registering before the match begins the same as a L1 or L2 club match or is it more by the official rules, ei: the "box", chrony each shooters ammo and so on?

I'm shooting production with an M&P9 with my own reloads. I just discovered my Wolf 124gr TMJ 9mm Ammo only shoots at 800fps average.... not even close to PF should I get chronied before my shoot.

Thanks for the advice and input.

PS... Will there be tables and vendors... should I bring $$$$ with me?
 
The ROC said:
So my registration has been accepted for the 2010 IPSC Provincials and I'd like to get your input as to what I should expect when I get there?

I've shot L1 and L2 club matches but this will be my first L3 let alone the Provincials, so is registering before the match begins the same as a L1 or L2 club match or is it more by the official rules, ei: the "box", chrony each shooters ammo and so on?

I'm shooting production with an M&P9 with my own reloads. I just discovered my Wolf 124gr TMJ 9mm Ammo only shoots at 800fps average.... not even close to PF should I get chronied before my shoot.

Thanks for the advice and input.

PS... Will there be tables and vendors... should I bring $$$$ with me?
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I think you should bring up your fps to meet minor PF.

Registration will begin at 7:30am. They will chrono your rounds. Allow enough time for registration, chrono, and gear up.

Bring your own chair, lots of drinks, some food to nibble, sun screen.

Other than that, it just a big match with more stages :)

There will be vendors there. You should always have money with you even there are no vendors there....:D

Pls fill in the gap if I missed something :)
 
Glock_2010 said:
I think you should bring up your fps to meet minor PF.

Registration will begin at 7:30am. They will chrono your rounds. Allow enough time for registration, chrono, and gear up.

Bring your own chair, lots of drinks, some food to nibble, sun screen.

Other than that, it just a big match with more stages :)

There will be vendors there. You should always have money with you even there are no vendors there....:D

Pls fill in the gap if I missed something :)
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Yes make sure you make the minor power factor floor or you will not shoot for score, it will just be a big practice session for you. As for chrono, they will come to you to get your bullets and at some time once CornBread sets up you can make your way over to him. Most people just wait until they work their way down the ranges to the chrono area.

There will be lunch available, usually hotdogs, burgers or sausages. if that is too heavy I for you I would bring your own. I know I don't like to have heavy items like that sitting in my gut on a hot day on the range.
 
Registration is a little different than a L1 or L2 because there will be competitor packages and match jackets to hand out. Chrony will not be done when you register, but later on in the day.

There will be vendors and food concessions on the range, so money would be a good idea. The vendors have donated lots of prizes for the shooters!

The main thing to remember is to relax and enjoy the match. If you have any questions there will be lots of range officials to help you and the people on your squad are always happy to lend a hand.

Rob
 
rob870 said:
Registration is a little different than a L1 or L2 because there will be competitor packages and match jackets to hand out. Chrony will not be done when you register, but later on in the day.

There will be vendors and food concessions on the range, so money would be a good idea. The vendors have donated lots of prizes for the shooters!

The main thing to remember is to relax and enjoy the match. If you have any questions there will be lots of range officials to help you and the people on your squad are always happy to lend a hand.

Rob
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When you say match jackets, should that be a T-Shirt:confused:
 
Glock_2010 said:
Other than that, it just a big match with more stages :)
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I'll add a few pointers:

As it was already stated... it is a big match. I don't care how good of shape anybody is in; spending all day on a range in the sun takes its toll on the body. Drink lots of fluids, stay hydrated. Bring snacks (fruit, fruit bars, protein bars).

Expect to do a lot of walking... range to range; pasting targets, setting steel, shooting... comfortable footwear is a must.

Be very certain that a target has been scored by the RO before you paste the target. You would hate to be the one to nullify some ones awesome run because you pasted prematurely.

Bring a small towel... (Wipe sweat off face... dry off hands...)

Be prepared to clean mags... Barrie can be pretty dusty... A lot of guys will clean every mag that hits the ground. You will see a lot of guys with covers on their guns to keep the dust away.

At the provincials you will be scored using a 2 part carbonless copy score sheet.
CHECK YOUR SCORESHEETS FOR TIME AND HIT TOTALS BEFORE YOU SIGN THE SCORESHEET Stay with the RO; he/she will be looking for your signature before they move on to the next shooter.

The RO will give you one copy and the RO will keep the other copy.

CHECK POSTED SCORES BEFORE YOU LEAVE TO GO HOME! Finding an error and complaining 2 days after the match will get you nowhere.

Introduce yourself to your squad mates. Meet some of the great people in our sport that have come from all over Canada and USA (I know of at least 1 American coming over). Have fun. Keep in mind that there is a time to joke around and a time to be serious with your squad mates. When a competitor gets the "Load n Make Ready" command, that’s his "time", be courteous.

When it is all said and done… find out where/when the dinner plans are and don’t be afraid to join in. Some of my best friends were met at IPSC matches.

I’ll think of more…
 
Thanks for all your advices and input everyone.

Didn't think much of the small things like towel and chair for personal comfort for an all day event unlike the 2 hours spent at a L1 & L2.

I'm looking forward to my first Provincial and L3 match.

:D
 
Filthy1 said:
I'll add a few pointers:

As it was already stated... it is a big match. I don't care how good of shape anybody is in; spending all day on a range in the sun takes its toll on the body. Drink lots of fluids, stay hydrated. Bring snacks (fruit, fruit bars, protein bars).

Expect to do a lot of walking... range to range; pasting targets, setting steel, shooting... comfortable footwear is a must.

Be very certain that a target has been scored by the RO before you paste the target. You would hate to be the one to nullify some ones awesome run because you pasted prematurely.

Bring a small towel... (Wipe sweat off face... dry off hands...)

Be prepared to clean mags... Barrie can be pretty dusty... A lot of guys will clean every mag that hits the ground. You will see a lot of guys with covers on their guns to keep the dust away.

At the provincials you will be scored using a 2 part carbonless copy score sheet.
CHECK YOUR SCORESHEETS FOR TIME AND HIT TOTALS BEFORE YOU SIGN THE SCORESHEET Stay with the RO; he/she will be looking for your signature before they move on to the next shooter.

The RO will give you one copy and the RO will keep the other copy.

CHECK POSTED SCORES BEFORE YOU LEAVE TO GO HOME! Finding an error and complaining 2 days after the match will get you nowhere.

Introduce yourself to your squad mates. Meet some of the great people in our sport that have come from all over Canada and USA (I know of at least 1 American coming over). Have fun. Keep in mind that there is a time to joke around and a time to be serious with your squad mates. When a competitor gets the "Load n Make Ready" command, that’s his "time", be courteous.

When it is all said and done… find out where/when the dinner plans are and don’t be afraid to join in. Some of my best friends were met at IPSC matches.

I’ll think of more…
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You also need a change of clothes.

A small med kit. (My wife is known for supping the hello kitty band-aides to more than one shooter at the range)

Lots of fluids, if its hot figure 500ml per shooting bay. (Its not a bad idea to freeze some water bottles then put them in your cooler (to work like freezer packs) then when they melt you have some Ice cold water later in the day

Rain gear (just in case) Change of shoes in case its muddy (ok wet sandy)

And a spare gun if you have one along with spare everything you can think of. (you don't need to have it on the range just leave it in your car)
 
This will be my first time to Barrie as well, are there shaded areas to wait under, or would some sort of an umbrella be a wise idea?

Thanks.
 
Bring extra ammo in case you have to re-shoot a stage or 2.

Hydrate, Hydrate, Hydrate!!!

Two weeks ago at paintball tournament, my son and I each went through 5 liters in a single day. Dispite the 30* temps and full gear, we were fine all day. Plain water absorbs into your tissues the best and it shouldn't be too cold. Absolutely none of those sports or energy drinks. Those things are death in a bottle - 25% crap and 75% marketing. If you've never experienced de-hydration, it isn't fun! The headache and muscle cramps are just the beginning. Once you've started to feel the effects you're already deep behind the curve and hyperthermia is closer that you think, so drink early and drink often.
:cheers:
 
Viper26 said:
Bring extra ammo in case you have to re-shoot a stage or 2.

Hydrate, Hydrate, Hydrate!!!

Two weeks ago at paintball tournament, my son and I each went through 5 liters in a single day. Dispite the 30* temps and full gear, we were fine all day. Plain water absorbs into your tissues the best and it shouldn't be too cold. Absolutely none of those sports or energy drinks. Those things are death in a bottle - 25% crap and 75% marketing. If you've never experienced de-hydration, it isn't fun! The headache and muscle cramps are just the beginning. Once you've started to feel the effects you're already deep behind the curve and hyperthermia is closer that you think, so drink early and drink often.
:cheers:
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Well said. Drink before you are thirsty.

I played paintball today (hot!) and downed about 5 liters. It wasn't enough and I've been pounding fluids since I got home 4 hours ago, trying to catch up. Had a freaky case of the shivers despite the 27 degrees in the house. Dehydration sneaks up on you, and you only have to be a little bit behind for your performance to go right in the toilet. +1 on the sports drinks. Waste of money and they can bung you up.
 
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