IPSC 1 match/year?

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Quick question. I recall having to shoot at least one match/year or having to re-certify, but not sure if means; shoot a match within 12 months of your last match, or shoot one match in each calendar year?

Thank you.
 
Ontario has a policy to shoot 1 match every calendar year (without a DQ) to stay current. Of course you can't find a reference to that policy on that half-a$$ed web site of theirs, especially that they will take your renewal money without asking again.

I also find it interesting that you asking this question on a 3rd party forum, and not contacting the IPSC Ontario directors. That web site overhaul must be really working.
 
Thanks EUXX.

IPSC site and rules are not easily navigated. I haven't joined their forum either, CGN is really the only forum I frequent, and always had good luck getting info here. Much like when trying to get BB course, I tried on IPSC website, then came here and got the info I needed, and was connected to an instructor ad signed up for a course.
 
You don't have to tell me why you came here. For over 5 years it been all about broken promises and egos of several individuals. Hopefully they will be gone after upcoming election.
 
Given it's a volunteer organization why not run for the board so you can have your say count?

It would make the minutes interesting to read to say the least.
 
That is not how volunteer organization works... Besides, I already volunteer more of my time than some of the current directors. And my volunteer time really does count, unlike some of the directors or arancio comments.
 
euxx said:
Ontario has a policy to shoot 1 match every calendar year (without a DQ) to stay current. Of course you can't find a reference to that policy on that half-a$$ed web site of theirs, especially that they will take your renewal money without asking again.

I also find it interesting that you asking this question on a 3rd party forum, and not contacting the IPSC Ontario directors. That web site overhaul must be really working.
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LOL "...that half-a$$ed web site..."
Come on Euge, don't sugar coat things...:)
 
MikeyScuba said:
Given it's a volunteer organization why not run for the board so you can have your say count?.
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99 out of a 100 that would have been a valid response. But because of Murphy's Law you chose to say it to Eugene: the 1 of 100. He gives a LOT to the sport and his criticisms (albeit sometimes overly sharp)_ are valid.

-ivan-
 
The IPSC site isn't that difficult, found this under BB training program ( main page ), (second page) scroll down, click BB polices and procedures. View pdf.


10. REQUIREMENTS OF THE BLACK BADGE HOLDER
It is the policy of IPSC Ontario, that any member who has not competed in at least one
match during the past (12) months, must re-qualify. This can be accomplished by:
Successfully competing in one sanctioned IPSC Ontario match. The individual must be
re-certified by the Range Master or Chief Range Officer in attendance at that match.
The returning member may also become re-certified by having a certified IPSC Black
Badge Instructor assess the individual.



RE-CERTIFICATION
From time to time Black Badge holders that have not been current members want to
come back and compete in IPSC competitions. This is not difficult but it isn’t automatic.
Just because you have a Black Badge doesn’t mean you may compete in IPSC
matches.
For example, if a person has been absent for less than two years, all that’s required is
for the person to complete an IPSC Membership Application and send it to head office
with a cheque for the appropriate dues which is currently $70.00 If a Black Badge holder
has not been a member for more than two years but less than three years, it will require
an assessment by a currently certified IPSC Black Badge Instructor and a paid
membership.
If a Black Badge holder has not been a member for more than three years, it requires
the person to submit an IPSC Ontario Membership Application and pay a regular
membership fee of $70.00 and an Instructor fee of $50.00 followed by completion of the
recertification exercises and writing the open book exam to reacquaint themselves with
the rules that may have changed since they last shot.
If the returning member has been absent for more than four years it will require an IPSC
Ontario Membership Application, a regular membership fee of $70.00, and an instructor
fee of $50.00, completion of the open book exam and recertification exercises if at this
point their skills are deemed to be not up to standards they can take the full course at
no additional cost to recertify.
 
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Prehaps we all make mistakes or oversights, that's why practice is important and re reading policies, procedures, and rules. Just like the simplest and first thing people learn, but soon forget; A.C.T.S. / P.R.O.V.E. I don't consider owning a FA a "privilege". :)
 
1ABNDT said:
The IPSC site isn't that difficult, found this under BB training program ( main page ), (second page) scroll down, click BB polices and procedures. View pdf.
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Most people stop looking after 2nd page... My point is that section 10 of that policy related to renewal qualification should be directly linked from the renewal page. And basically org should be warning you about 12 month lapse period when you renewing.

Several Ontario directors are reading this forum, and one of them may even be a mod here. When someone asking Ontario-related question on this forum, it means info is not easily found. As simple as that.

Same issue with all those BB course questions we see here every other month.

Nothing been done about it for years, yet every election each of those directors is telling us how they going to help the sport grow.
 
WRT to black badge I have let my Membership lapse myself because they I would get no response when I asked about my membership status even though the money disappeared out of my bank account and to top it all off they spelled my name wrong on my black badge !!! .... A friendly hey guys can you fix this or even pay for the reprint… No response… Welcome to amateur hour
 
euxx said:
Most people stop looking after 2nd page... My point is that section 10 of that policy related to renewal qualification should be directly linked from the renewal page. And basically org should be warning you about 12 month lapse period when you renewing.

Several Ontario directors are reading this forum, and one of them may even be a mod here. When someone asking Ontario-related question on this forum, it means info is not easily found. As simple as that.

Same issue with all those BB course questions we see here every other month.

Nothing been done about it for years, yet every election each of those directors is telling us how they going to help the sport grow.
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Like I said not that difficult, hence no need to pay the money to restructure the website because of laziness, if they are having that much trouble navigating a simple website which I picked up on the first time as a newbie. There in for even a bigger surprise and frustration trying to hit that 12"X12" piece of paper at 25 yds 9 out of 10 times, Lol.Or perhaps some would like or need me to shoot the BB course for them too, just in case they can't get past the 2nd page, I mean 2nd stage. :) Put in the work get the reward, or would you like IPSC to give out BB'S like they are a "participation ribbon". Of course they want to grow the sport, but not at the expense of the main goal safety and rules that need to be followed and adhered too, the competition part is the icing on the cake. Anybody can pull a trigger. Just my .05
 
Don't be ridiculous. 80% completing BB course have no idea how to shoot and 80% of them will never learn that skill ever, that does not prevent them from being IPSC members.

The Ontario web site was re-done somewhat recently with a loud shout. The way I see it - it got worse. Information is lost, outdated, missing or hard to find. That is if you ignore crapped out pages that stayed like that for a long time. If web site is not properly maintained there was no point to update it in a first place.
 
Don't know what the site was like prior to Jan 2019, when I first set eyes upon it, and as I stated previously I found everything I needed, including the downloadable BB Training Program, policies and procedure pdf, IPSC Handgun rulebook, IPSC Divisions List, Etc.

If some people are disappointed with the way the site is now, maybe instead of screaming bloody murder they could offer there time, expertise, and volunteer some time to there own sport. I am sure IPSC could use some motivated personnel as you might be aware it takes a lot to sign up new members, teach BB courses, organize matches, book match venues, set up match equipment, tear down match equipment, set up book practice sessions, etc. And have a life, if you or prehaps others can do better, by all means step up and help grow your sport, and show the rest of us how it's done. Just my .05

Although I am not a BB recipient yet, I am working my way towards that goal putting in the time needed in acquiring the requested 1000rd min on your HG and considering I am training for two divisions that would make 2000rds. Including the requested mandatory 9 out of 10 into a 12"X12" target at 25 yds is no cake walk, as well I will be taking a holster/training course also requested prior to BB course. I will also be inquiring at my local range if I could volunteer at the IPSC/IDPA nights to help grow the sport for all the ones who can't or don't want to help themselves.
 
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