PGW Defence Technologies Inc.
2015 Western Canada F-Class Championship
2015 Western Canada F-Class Championship
The Alberta Fullbore Rifle Association (AFRA), in conjunction with PGW Defence Technologies Inc. (PGW), is pleased to host the sixth annual Western Canada F-Class Championship (WCFCC) on July 2 to 4, 2015 at the Homestead 900m Range, near Calgary, Alberta.
This is a Regional event sanctioned by the Dominion of Canada Rifle Association (DCRA).
Registration: Pre-registration (teams and individuals) is required and the maximum number of entries is 54 competitors (6 target frames) or 72 competitors (8 target frames).
Individuals that must cancel their registration will receive a full refund up to May 15; 50% of the fee is forfeited for any cancellation in the remainder of the days leading up to June 15. No refunds past June 15, 2015.
Match Fee: Match fee includes paid target pullers, one BBQ ticket, one match shirt, applicable prizes and awards. Entries made after May 15 might not receive a match shirt, due to pre-order requirements. There are two categories for all entries:
• “Senior” - $300 when paid prior to May 15 (reduced match fee) and $350 if paid after (full match fee)
• “Junior” - $125 for those aged 19 or under at the time of competition
Do not send cash. Please make your payment (cheque, money order or bank draft) payable to the Alberta Fullbore Rifle Association or to the AFRA, and send along with the completed registration form to:
PGW 2015 WCFCC
c/o PO Box 96042 West Springs
Calgary, Alberta, T3H 0J5
Grand Prize (draw): PGW Defence Technologies Inc. has agreed to be the major sponsor of this event and will provide a grand prize. To be eligible, the competitor must have completed all matches on all three days of in the Championship, be present at the draw, be a Canadian resident, and have a valid PAL. There will be no substitutions for non-eligible competitors.
For more information on PGW Defence Technologies Inc., please visit their website at http://pgwdti.com .
Eligibility: Due to insurance requirements and in recognition of the DCRA sanctioning, all competitors must be both a current member of their respective Provincial Rifle Association (PRA) and the DCRA (associate or full membership). Proof of valid PRA and DCRA memberships (where a DCRA membership fee is not provided with this application) will be required at time of registration.
Any foreign competitors who have proof of current membership in their own national rifle association will be required to purchase an associate membership in the DCRA.
During the competition, all Canadian competitors must possess a valid Canadian Firearms License (PAL or POL) and Non-Residents must possess either a valid Canadian Firearms License or Non-Resident Firearms Declaration (JUS909).
Governing Rules: The DCRA “Rules for the Conduct of Fullbore Rifle Competitions 2014 Edition” shall apply. Please see the following link for the rulebook: http://dcra.ca/2014docs/DCRA%20Rule%20Book%202014.pdf
Individual Event: Two separate rifle classes are recognized under the rules of this match, Farqueson Open (F-O) and Farqueson Target Rifle (F-TR). In general, the differences are in the calibers, the maximum allowable rifle weights, and the type of rests allowed. Under no circumstances are muzzle brakes permitted:
• F-O: any caliber up to and including 8mm and the overall weight must not exceed 10kg, including all attachments (such as, but not limited to, its sights and bipod, if any). This is shot from a bipod or pedestal rest.
• F-TR: .223 Remington or .308 Winchester or their commercial metrification equivalents only. The overall weight must not exceed 8.25kg, including all attachments (such as, but not limited to, its sights and bipod). Pedestal rests are not permitted.
Team Event: 4-man teams consisting of two F-O shooters (maximum), two F-TR shooters (minimum), one substitute (optional) and one Coach (optional). Expressed another way, teams will consist of a minimum 4 persons, maximum 6, with at least 2 F-TR shooters for score. There is no additional fee for this event and it is limited to the first 8 teams to sign up.
Round Count &Timings: 202+ rounds required
• individual event: 16 convertible sighter shots plus 120 rounds on score (16+120),
• team event: 6 convertible sighter shots plus 45 rounds on score (6+45),
• 800m practice/sight-in & additional fouler shots as required (15+)
Wednesday July 01
12:00 - 15:00 hrs Range set up, competitor registration and rifle inspection/weigh-in
13:00 - 15:00 hrs Open range sight-in at 800m (competitor pulling), 10 rounds maximum
Thursday July 02
08:00 hrs Safety Briefing (mandatory for all competitors)
08:30 hrs 1 minute blow-off for each relay (shots not indicated)
2+15 at first 800m individual event
10:45 hrs 2+15 at second 800m individual event
13:00 hrs 2+15 at 900m individual event
15:15 hrs 2+15 at 800m team event
Friday July 03
08:00 hrs Safety Briefing (mandatory for all competitors)
08:30 hrs 1 minute blow-off for each relay (shots not indicated)
2+15 at first 800m individual event
10:45 hrs 2+15 at second 800m individual event
13:00 hrs 2+15 at 900m individual event
15:15 hrs 2+15 at 900m team event
17:00 hrs BBQ & Awards (Day 1 & Day 2)
Saturday July 04
08:00 hrs Safety Briefing (mandatory for all competitors)
08:30 hrs 2+15 at first 900m individual event
10:45 hrs 2+15 at second 900m individual event
13:00 hrs 2+15 at 900m team event
14:00 hrs Prizes & Awards (Day 3 & Aggregates)
Awards: The following awards will be made for both F-O and F-TR:
• Grand Aggregate winners will have their names engraved on brass plaques attached to the Farquharson Trophy
• DCRA medals for Grand Aggregate (1st, 2nd & 3rd )
• Distance Aggregates (800 & 900m) (1st, 2nd & 3rd)
• Daily Aggregate (1st, 2nd & 3rd)
• Team winners will have their names engraved on brass plaques attached to the Dolhun Trophy
• Team Aggregate (1st, 2nd & 3rd)
• Cash prize for most V-bulls
• 19 & Under Grand Aggregate (1st, 2nd & 3rd)
• 19 & Under Daily Aggregate (1st, & 2nd)
Junior competitors will receive the Senior award if they qualify for both of the same Senior and Junior awards.
Additional Match Instructions for Competitors:
1. All rifles (and attachments) to be used by a competitor during the match must be submitted by the competitor for inspection by the Match Director or their delegate (weighed, safe trigger confirmed, measured, etc.) at the time of registration. Failure to submit a rifle(s) for inspection or use of a rifle which has not been inspected will result in the competitor being deemed ineligible and/or disqualified from the match. Except by prior special arrangement with the Match Director, all competitors must register in person and have their rifle inspected on Wednesday July 01, 2015.
2. All matches will be fired in squadded relays of three grouped shooters per relay alternating shot for shot (Bisley Style). Relays on the first day will be random, while the final two days relays will be determined by placement (seeded). Squadding assignments will be available one half hour prior to the start of each day’s matches.
3. Rifles will be placed either on the supplied rifle racks, on the line, or in your vehicles. No rifles will be left upon the ground when competitors are off of the firing point.
4. Safety is paramount. Rifles will have actions open, magazines removed (if equipped), and an Empty Chamber Indicators (ECI) inserted into the chamber at all times except when on the firing line during the preparation period or during live firing.
5. At no time is a competitor to leave the firing line with a loaded rifle. All competitors are responsible for safe rifles while on the firing line. At no time should a rifle be removed from position without the competitor having first placed an ECI in the empty chamber of their rifle and verified by the competitor’s scorekeeper and the Range Officer. The penalty for violating this rule is disqualification for both competitor and scorekeeper.
6. Competitors are permitted 45 seconds per shot. At three shooters to a mound and a 2+15 round match, this is 38.25 minutes. Each Relay will have 45 minutes to set up, shoot and retire. This will be based upon a 3 minute prep (including the move forward to the line), 2 minute target exposure (dry firing permitted) and 40 minutes to shoot and get off of the firing line. No ammunition may be loaded until the command to do so is made by the Range Officer. Time limits will be strictly enforced.
7. During the 3 minute preparation period at the beginning of each relay, the ECI may be removed, but no ammunition may be loaded at this time. Anyone who fires a shot during the preparation period will be disqualified from the competition.
8. Unlimited fouling shots will be permitted for a 1 minute period at the first shooting position for each shooter on the first day only. Rounds will be fired onto the rear berm only and hits will not be indicated.
9. The following relay is expected to have their gear behind the firing line 10-15 minutes in advance of their scheduled firing time, in the event that the relay may start early. Late arrivals will not be allowed to insert into the firing line and will score zero for that relay.
10. Parking adjacent to the 800m point and at the 900m will be limited to RSO and handicapped competitors only (no competitor parking, so be prepared to walk the distance from the 800m parking area to the 900m point via the range road.
11. Final scores will be posted at the range at the end of each day. Competitors will have 30 minutes to verify that their scores have been correctly entered.
12. Targets used in this match will be US NRA Long Range Target (5" Vee, 10" Bull).
13. Match schedules, timings and/or final course of fire may be modified by the Match Director due to any conditions affecting the match.
14. Concurrent to the PGW 2015 WCFCC, the IPSC Alberta 2015 Provincial Championship Match will be held in the adjacent ranges, July 3-5. Please make allowances for additional travel times to and from the range, due to heavy vehicle traffic on the range road.
Site Amenities: The Homestead Shooting Centre is approximately 45 minutes west of the Calgary city limits. The closest hotels are in the towns of Cochrane and Canmore, or at the Stoney Nakoda Casino (junction of Highways #1 & #40).
Limited primitive camping will be made available at the range, with no electrical hook-ups nor water/sewer services. Please remember that you are located in a wildlife area frequented by four legged predators, so proper food storage and personal security is important. The nearby public rifle range tends to be in use starting about the crack of dawn. Latrines are available on-site. Confirmation of a camping spot must be indicated on the registration form to ensure adequate space is available for all those intending to camp on site.
Meals will not be catered. Competitors will be required to bring/prepare meals and eat when they are not shooting. A BBQ supper on the Friday evening is included. Additional meal tickets may be purchased for guests, spouses, etc. ($20 per ticket). Please indicate any additional ticket requirements on the registration form.
Contacts: For letters of invitation, match programs, or additional information, please contact the Match Director, Glen Taylor at glentaylor@shaw.ca . The Match Committee assisting Mr. Taylor at the 2015 WCFCC consists of Eric Bisson, Brian Harmes and Bill Watts.
PGW Defence Technologies Inc.
2015 Western Canada F-Class Championship
Registration Form (please keep it legible)
Name:
Address:
City:
Province/State:
(include postal/zip code)
Telephone No.:
Email Address:
Handicapped Competitor:
(indicate what accommodation at the firing point is required)
On-site Camping:
(indicate yes or no – if yes indicate type – tent/RV/trailer)
Provincial Rifle Association:
(indicate your PRA)
Rifle Classification
(F-O or F-TR):
(indicate your rifle class)
Shirt size (S – ###L):
(indicate your requested shirt size)
Match Fee (Senior $300 per entry, $350 after May 15, 2015) (Junior $125):
2015 DCRA Associate Membership:
(add $55 if required)
Extra BBQ meal tickets:
(add $20 each if required)
TOTAL ENTRY FEE SUBMITTED:
I agree to comply with the AFRA General Rules and Range Rules during this competition.
(signature) _________________________________________________
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