Terry Perkins
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Let's make this a National event, similar to the US Nationals. I believe this event is needed to help keep shooting sports growing in Canada.
The Dominion of Canada Rifle Association Canadian 900 Metre F Class Open International Shooting Tournament 28 – 30 August, 2006 In memory of the late George Farquharson (1915 – 1995), the ‘father’ of F Class shooting.
Dates: Monday 28th to Wednesday 30th August 2006, immediately after the 2006 Canadian Fullbore Rifle Championships (for F Class and Target Rifle), at which all are also welcome. Location: Connaught Ranges, Ottawa.
Classes of Entry: F(Open), F(Farquharson) and TR Classes, as in current DCRA Rules. Shooters who wish to enter in another F sub-class, not covered by F(O) or F(F), should contact the DCRA as soon as possible. Please see the DCRA web site for more details of F sub-classes currently under consideration.
If there is sufficient demand for other classes, the conditions for the Team events and for prize distribution will be adjusted accordingly. Information on this will be posted on the DCRA web site.
Rules and Conditions: the Tournament will be run under current DCRA Rules for the Conduct of Fullbore Rifle Competitions, as published on the DCRA web site, including specifications for rifles and equipment allowed for F(O), F(F) and TR classes. Squadding: two relays of pairs – firing alternately – the entry is limited to 200 shooters. In the event of an ‘odd’ shooter, he/she will be added to a pair and fire as a threesome, with additional time being allowed. No competitor will fire ‘single-string’. As far as possible, all F(O) shooters will be squadded together, as will F(F) and TR and other shooters.
Butt Marking: fully included in the Entry Fee – NO competitor marking.
Targets: a modification of the DCRA Long Range target, with a special centre giving: V 5.25”, bull (5) 10.5”, inner (4) 24”, magpie (3) and aiming mark 48”, outer (2) 72”, one (1) rest of target, on a 96” by 72” frame.
Scoring: this is an Open Competition with all competitors being scored and listed according to the target rings given above. For the F(F) and TR and other Classes, class prizes will be awarded on the basis of separate class lists, with the above ‘V’ and ‘5’ scored as a ‘V’, the ‘4’ scored as a ‘5’, the ‘3’ scored as a ‘4’, the ‘2’ scored as a ‘3’ and the ‘1’ scored as a ‘2’. That is, the separate lists for F(F) and TR and other Classes will be based on an ‘almost’ normal DCRA Long Range target. The transformation of scores will be done by the computer.
Prizes: Medals, awards and cash prizes, for open prizes and class prizes in proportion to the number of entries in each class, for individual daily aggregates and the Tournament Championship; medals and cash prizes for teams each day and total team score over the three days. Details of prizes will be announced by the end of 2005.
F Class International Match for the US “F Class Challenge” Trophy – Sunday 27th August 2006, alongside the “America” International Team (TR) Match. Open to teams consisting of a Captain, Coach and 4 shooters of any class. All team members must be from a single country. F class equipment is allowed. All other conditions will be those for the “America” TR Match. Course of fire is 2 sighters and 15
at 300 and 600 yards, 800 and 900 metres. Normal DCRA targets will be used. The Trophy and prizes will be presented along with the “America” Match awards on Sunday afternoon.
Coached Team Matches during the Tournament: for one coach and four shooting members, preferably from, but not restricted to, a single nationality; all five members must be nominated in advance of the first team match, but any four of the five may shoot on each day; substitution from outside the five nominated members is only allowed due to illness or incapacity and if the individual being replaced also withdraws from the individual competition. Classes of Teams: ‘Open’ – one or more of those who shoot are in class F(O); ‘F/TR/other’ – all shooters are in class F(F) or TR or another Class. If a person nominated as coach will not shoot in the team on any day, he/she may be in any class.
Shooting ProgrammePractice targets will be available on Sunday morning, August 27th.
Day 1: 2 ss & 15 at 900m, three times, for individuals; 2 ss & 15 at 900m for teams. *Individuals will be re-squadded by aggregate scores after Day 1 – top 50% will fire in 2nd Relay on Day 2. Day 2: 2 ss & 15 at 900m, three times, for individuals; 2 ss & 15 at 900m for teams. *Individuals will be re-squadded by total aggregate scores after Days 1 & 2 – top 50% will fire in 2nd Relay on Day 3. Day 3: 2 ss & 15 at 900m, twice, for individuals; 2 ss & 15 at 900m for teams; followed by the Final Stage for the top 40 individuals in the individual aggregate, with some places reserved for F(F) and TR and other shooters based on proportion of entry, who will fire 2 ss & 20 at 900m to decide the “Victor Ludorum” and top places in each class.
Prize Presentations will follow. Meet & Greet Reception and BBQ: Monday 28th – meal included in entry fee, cash bar. Post-Prize Giving Reception: Wednesday 30th – snacks included in entry fee, cash bar. Entry Fee: (to be confirmed by November 2005) $(C)325 per individual; $(C)100 per team. Those who return the preliminary registration form and pay the $50 registration fee by 30th November 2005, and who enter the Tournament, will receive a $75 cash rebate at the start of the Tournament. Team entry fees are payable at Connaught.
Accommodation and Meals at Connaught: subject to military requirements, barracks accommodation, space for campers and RVs, and meals, should be available at Connaught Ranges. There are many motels and restaurants within reasonable distance of the range. Any questions? Please contact Jim Thompson, DCRA Programme Chairman, at e-mail jimc.thompson@sympatico.ca Entry Forms will be available towards the end of 2005 from the DCRA, will be published in the Canadian Marksman and may be downloaded from the DCRA website.
Early Registration Forms are available on the DCRA website. For the most current information, please contact the DCRA, 45 Shirley Boulevard, Nepean, Ontario, K2K 2W6; 613-829-8281; FAX 613-990-0434; e-mail office@dcra.ca; website http://www.dcra.caTo get on the mailing list for immediate further details, please send your email address to the DCRA.
Terry Perkins
The Dominion of Canada Rifle Association Canadian 900 Metre F Class Open International Shooting Tournament 28 – 30 August, 2006 In memory of the late George Farquharson (1915 – 1995), the ‘father’ of F Class shooting.
Dates: Monday 28th to Wednesday 30th August 2006, immediately after the 2006 Canadian Fullbore Rifle Championships (for F Class and Target Rifle), at which all are also welcome. Location: Connaught Ranges, Ottawa.
Classes of Entry: F(Open), F(Farquharson) and TR Classes, as in current DCRA Rules. Shooters who wish to enter in another F sub-class, not covered by F(O) or F(F), should contact the DCRA as soon as possible. Please see the DCRA web site for more details of F sub-classes currently under consideration.
If there is sufficient demand for other classes, the conditions for the Team events and for prize distribution will be adjusted accordingly. Information on this will be posted on the DCRA web site.
Rules and Conditions: the Tournament will be run under current DCRA Rules for the Conduct of Fullbore Rifle Competitions, as published on the DCRA web site, including specifications for rifles and equipment allowed for F(O), F(F) and TR classes. Squadding: two relays of pairs – firing alternately – the entry is limited to 200 shooters. In the event of an ‘odd’ shooter, he/she will be added to a pair and fire as a threesome, with additional time being allowed. No competitor will fire ‘single-string’. As far as possible, all F(O) shooters will be squadded together, as will F(F) and TR and other shooters.
Butt Marking: fully included in the Entry Fee – NO competitor marking.
Targets: a modification of the DCRA Long Range target, with a special centre giving: V 5.25”, bull (5) 10.5”, inner (4) 24”, magpie (3) and aiming mark 48”, outer (2) 72”, one (1) rest of target, on a 96” by 72” frame.
Scoring: this is an Open Competition with all competitors being scored and listed according to the target rings given above. For the F(F) and TR and other Classes, class prizes will be awarded on the basis of separate class lists, with the above ‘V’ and ‘5’ scored as a ‘V’, the ‘4’ scored as a ‘5’, the ‘3’ scored as a ‘4’, the ‘2’ scored as a ‘3’ and the ‘1’ scored as a ‘2’. That is, the separate lists for F(F) and TR and other Classes will be based on an ‘almost’ normal DCRA Long Range target. The transformation of scores will be done by the computer.
Prizes: Medals, awards and cash prizes, for open prizes and class prizes in proportion to the number of entries in each class, for individual daily aggregates and the Tournament Championship; medals and cash prizes for teams each day and total team score over the three days. Details of prizes will be announced by the end of 2005.
F Class International Match for the US “F Class Challenge” Trophy – Sunday 27th August 2006, alongside the “America” International Team (TR) Match. Open to teams consisting of a Captain, Coach and 4 shooters of any class. All team members must be from a single country. F class equipment is allowed. All other conditions will be those for the “America” TR Match. Course of fire is 2 sighters and 15
at 300 and 600 yards, 800 and 900 metres. Normal DCRA targets will be used. The Trophy and prizes will be presented along with the “America” Match awards on Sunday afternoon.
Coached Team Matches during the Tournament: for one coach and four shooting members, preferably from, but not restricted to, a single nationality; all five members must be nominated in advance of the first team match, but any four of the five may shoot on each day; substitution from outside the five nominated members is only allowed due to illness or incapacity and if the individual being replaced also withdraws from the individual competition. Classes of Teams: ‘Open’ – one or more of those who shoot are in class F(O); ‘F/TR/other’ – all shooters are in class F(F) or TR or another Class. If a person nominated as coach will not shoot in the team on any day, he/she may be in any class.
Shooting ProgrammePractice targets will be available on Sunday morning, August 27th.
Day 1: 2 ss & 15 at 900m, three times, for individuals; 2 ss & 15 at 900m for teams. *Individuals will be re-squadded by aggregate scores after Day 1 – top 50% will fire in 2nd Relay on Day 2. Day 2: 2 ss & 15 at 900m, three times, for individuals; 2 ss & 15 at 900m for teams. *Individuals will be re-squadded by total aggregate scores after Days 1 & 2 – top 50% will fire in 2nd Relay on Day 3. Day 3: 2 ss & 15 at 900m, twice, for individuals; 2 ss & 15 at 900m for teams; followed by the Final Stage for the top 40 individuals in the individual aggregate, with some places reserved for F(F) and TR and other shooters based on proportion of entry, who will fire 2 ss & 20 at 900m to decide the “Victor Ludorum” and top places in each class.
Prize Presentations will follow. Meet & Greet Reception and BBQ: Monday 28th – meal included in entry fee, cash bar. Post-Prize Giving Reception: Wednesday 30th – snacks included in entry fee, cash bar. Entry Fee: (to be confirmed by November 2005) $(C)325 per individual; $(C)100 per team. Those who return the preliminary registration form and pay the $50 registration fee by 30th November 2005, and who enter the Tournament, will receive a $75 cash rebate at the start of the Tournament. Team entry fees are payable at Connaught.
Accommodation and Meals at Connaught: subject to military requirements, barracks accommodation, space for campers and RVs, and meals, should be available at Connaught Ranges. There are many motels and restaurants within reasonable distance of the range. Any questions? Please contact Jim Thompson, DCRA Programme Chairman, at e-mail jimc.thompson@sympatico.ca Entry Forms will be available towards the end of 2005 from the DCRA, will be published in the Canadian Marksman and may be downloaded from the DCRA website.
Early Registration Forms are available on the DCRA website. For the most current information, please contact the DCRA, 45 Shirley Boulevard, Nepean, Ontario, K2K 2W6; 613-829-8281; FAX 613-990-0434; e-mail office@dcra.ca; website http://www.dcra.caTo get on the mailing list for immediate further details, please send your email address to the DCRA.
Terry Perkins
