Hosted Our First Official IPSC Shoot

TrevorF said:
ok, lol, now I'll be that guy. Why does target array not matter for a level 1? Level 1 and classifiers can dictate shooting positions but not follow the target array book?
"1.1.5.1 Level I and Level II matches are not required to comply strictly with the freestyle requirements or
round count limitations (see Section 1.2).
1.1.5.2 Short Courses and Classifiers may include mandatory reloads and may dictate a shooting position,
location and/or stance. When a mandatory reload is required, it must be completed after the
competitor shoots at his first target, and before he shoots at his final target. Violations are subject
to one procedural penalty."
The one array I saw in these pics that jumped out at me was the ones with two stacked targets and the No-Shoot placed over the both of them covering the bottom of the top target and the top of the bottom target. Not only is it not approved in practical terms it would represent a bad guy with his head up the good guys butt.
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We noticed the same array... and in some of the distance pics you can see the back side of the target stands and infer what the other side looks like.

I think, with L1 matches, you're less likely to encounter a proper RM; and so lots of things happen, which aren't necessarily by the book, but they occur; because the elusive Target Array book that was emailed to me when I did the RO course, and I've seen published on different Canadian Sections websites, but I have yet to find it on IPSC.org. To clarify, I'm aware of this document, I don't doubt it is real, but I think it'd be super if it were posted on the official website to be available to all match levels, MDs, and just people looking to practice. It may be there; but I haven't seen it, and the logical place would be under rules.

As is, you can host a match, follow the rule book, and (quick ctrl+f for 'a zone' and 'top' in the rule book) and as long as you don't place a target greater than 90 degrees from vertical, you are in compliance with the rule book.
 
Sorry, hadn't checked back in awhile - re the whole target thing, was our first hosted Level 1 event, we're learning as we go and appreciate all input! :)
 
Well done.
Looks like you guys are off to a good start.
Things will only get better and more refined from here on out.
The hard part is getting off the ground and started (over coming the inertia) and you guys have accomplished that.
"thumbs up"
 
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