More changes to the range this year! Ben Avery and the National Guard
continued reconditioning the High Power range to allow for larger
matches, we now have enough space for at least 80 teams! That’s almost
double what we needed last year! 320 shooters! (if we can find that
many) tell your friends! With more firing points we can take more
shooters so we will allow more types of rifles including M4-type rifles
with iron or optical sights! Good news for shooters new to competition!
The weekend includes:
• Beginner’s Clinic & Practice for experienced
shooters Saturday & Lunch available.
• Opening Ceremony Sunday morning.
• 4-relay, 50-shot Main Match Sunday with Lunch &
T-shirt Available.
• Shooter’s Swap meet & Displays all day Sunday
• A Sudden Elimination Shoot Off match after the main
match
• The annual fund-raising raffle for an M1 Rifle and
other prizes
The Washington’s Birthday Match is held on Sunday at Ben Avery’s High
Power Range, 200 yd line. This is the 117th year! Saturday the
day before the match, February 21, experienced High Power coaches and
shooters are conducting a “Beginners Clinic” in the activities center
followed by some practice time on the range.
Supporters of the Arizona State Junior Rifle Team are cooking
hamburgers for lunch both days!!! You can pre-pay for your lunch with
your entry! The profit goes right into sending the team to Camp
Perry! We expect to have commemorative T-shirts again this year! $10.
You must order your shirt with your entry!
Other match day events:
Opening Ceremony: Like at Camp Perry - Cannon Shot & flag raising.
Shoot-off! The top shooters, those shooting Master class scores, are
firing a sudden elimination format shoot-off match in the standing
position. This is serious competition for them and some entertainment
for everyone else. It makes shooting more of a spectator sport. This
will be right after the main match, during that down-time while the
stat office compiles the team scores, stay right behind the line and
cheer, jeer, and applaud the sudden-elimination round!
Swap meet! Bring your spare equipment, older shooting gear; reloading
supplies you don’t need anymore, whatever… bring a table or some money,
we are holding a shooter’s swap meet in a designated area behind the
line. (To allow room for food, spectators and swap meet, shooters
should plan on parking at the 300 yd line).
Come out and shoot with us! Get a group of friends, co-workers, or
hunting buddies together! Wear a team uniform! Wear a classic side-arm
(empty chamber)! Maybe try something fun like have the whole team all
shoot the same type of antique or unusual military rifle, even dress
the team in surplus uniforms appropriate to your exotic rifles!
Enclosed is the match program and an entry form. Also enclosed is a
flyer on the fund raising raffle to send the State Junior Team to the
National Championships and information on Arizona High Power shooting
schedules. Check the http://arizona.rifleshooting.com &
http://www.oocities.org/washbday/ websites for updates! Tell your
friends! Post this bulletin where other shooters will see it!
See you on February 21 & 22! Bill Poole
bill@poole.com - ASRPA Vice President &
German Salazar, ASRPA High Power Division Director -
washbday@gmail.com
Arizona State Rifle and Pistol Association
117TH WASHINGTON’S BIRTHDAY MATCH
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2009
Hosted by the Desert Sharpshooters Rifle Club
1. PURPOSE OF THIS MATCH:
• To uphold the century-old tradition of Arizona
shooting teams.
• To provide a match that encourages and fosters new
civilian shooters, both Junior and Adults.
• To conduct the most prestigious High Power Match in
Arizona
• To act as an enhancement of the goals of the CMP
program.
2. LOCATION: The Ben Avery Shooting Facility
High Power Rifle Range, Phoenix, AZ, ½ mile west of the junction
of SR 74 (Carefree Highway) and I-17 (Exit 223). Park at 300 yd line.
3. FIRING TIME: Firing commences at 0800 hours. (Be
on the line by 0700).
4. TEAM CAPTAINS: A Team Captain (TC) must be
designated for each team and may be a firing member. Team Captains
report upon arrival for firing point assignments. Team Captains should
study this program and the NRA High Power Rifle Rules prior to
reporting. It shall be the TC’ s responsibility to assure that all
equipment used by his/her team meets the spirit and intent of the match
and that team members comply with the rules.
5. RULES: Current NRA High Power Rifle Rules, except
as noted in this program.
6. ELIGIBILITY: Only Arizona residents are eligible
for awards. Non-residents may participate for bragging rights if space
is available.
7. CLASSIFICATIONS: NRA High Power Rifle
Classifications will NOT BE USED. (EX, MA, HM and Distinguished
Riflemen using optical sights (or their teams) not eligible for awards)
8. TEAM COMPOSITION: Each team consists of four
firing members. Partial teams and individual entries are squadded
together by the match registrar to fill the team to 4 shooters. All 4
team members’ scores are summed to the team score. Teams of fewer than
4 shooters are allowed to participate but may be assigned additional
shooters.
9. TEAM CATAGORIES: Team categories are determined by
the status of the four firing members. However, for individual awards,
each shooter keeps his/her own category.
A. Adult – Not a junior team
B. Junior – ALL FOUR shooters will be junior per NRA
definition.
10. INDIVIDUAL CATEGORIES: Civilian, Junior, Woman,
Senior, Police or Service. An individual can win an award in only one
category. Other awards to be announced
11. ENTRIES: Teams of 4 should submit an entry on the
enclosed Registration/Entry form with email contact, accompanied by the
proper fees, (made payable to Bill Poole). Mail to: Bill Poole,
Washington’s Birthday Match c/o PRGC 915 W. Olney Dr, Phoenix, AZ
85041, 602-405-0717. Fees of teams unable to attend will be
refunded in full upon request, providing cancellation is made prior to
February 17, 2009. Individuals and partial teams may submit an entry
using the same form, pick-up squadding will be at random.
12. ENTRIES CLOSE: Entries CLOSE at 1700 hours,
February 17, 2009. Late entries may be accepted after that date only to
fill vacancies. Late entries are charged a $20 late fee.
13. ENTRY LIMIT: Entries are limited to 45
teams, (180 individuals).
14. FEES: Entry fees are $80.00 per Adult team,
$40.00 per Junior team of 4. payable to Bill Poole
15. SQUADDING: Firing point assignments are posted at
the range on the day of the match.
16. TARGET SERVICE: Each team must provide a target
puller (may be a firing team member). Pullers are to report to the pits
AFTER the opening ceremony and announcements. There is one pit-change
(schedule posted and announced prior to firing) so a firing member of
the team can be assigned to pull targets during the alternate relay.
Teams may bring a volunteer or hired target puller. Target puller MUST
be experienced at pulling targets or have attended the clinic the day
before. Pullers reporting to the Pits must identify themselves as to
the team and target number they represent. The Pit Officer has the
authority to change target assignments. Any team not performing
satisfactory target service will be disqualified. Shooters who are
participating in the shoot-off are excused from pit duty at that time.
17. SCORING: Teams must provide a scorer for another
team as assigned (may be a firing team member). Team Captains are
responsible for verifying the entry of scores and correctness of totals.
18. RIFLES: (8mm or less centerfire):
• US service rifle (AR-15, M14/M1A, M1 per NRA/CMP
service rifle rules)
• Vintage Military Bolt Rifle (Springfield, Mauser,
Enfield, Mosin-Nagant etc in as-issued condition)
• John C Garand (M1 rifle or M1 Carbine per CMP rules)
• Foreign Service Rifle (AK, HK, FAL etc in as-issued
condition)
• M4-gery (action shooting or tactical weight and
style semi-auto carbine/rifle, OPTICS permitted!) (no “space gun” match
rifles)
• Other Rifles may be approved by match director.
19. SHOOTING EQUIPMENT: NRA/CMP service rifle slings,
gloves, coats, mats and equipment may be used Except for M4 and Hunting
rifle categories may not use shooting coats and gloves, only street,
military, tactical or hunting clothing must be worn. No sandbags or
bipods.
20. AMMUNITION: Competitors must supply their own
safe ammo. No tracer or incendiary permitted. Point rifle at the impact
area when loading and closing the bolt.
21. SIGHTING SHOTS: Each team member may fire three
(optional) sighter shots, in any position, as part of the standing
stage.
22. COURSE OF FIRE: National Match Course, 50-shot,
all firing at 200 yards on the appropriate reduced targets. 10-shots
standing, 10 sitting/kneeling rapid, 10 prone rapid, and 20 prone slow
fire. Shooters start in position in rapid fire.
23. ALIBIS: There are NO alibis or re-fires, except
for range alibis (NRA Rule 9.25).
24. TEAM AWARDS: The winning team will win an award,
the top junior team lesser awards to be announced.
25. INDIVIDUAL AWARDS: High Individual in the match
and High Competitor in each category may win ONE Individual Award.
Winner of the shoot-off also wins an award.
26. RESULTS BULLETIN: NO Results Bulletin will
be mailed. Results will be posted on the web if possible.
OPENING CEREMONY: An opening ceremony will precede the match.
SHOOT OFF: There will be a shoot-off immediately after the match (while
the results are being tallied). All shooters who fire a Master Class
score (470) or higher will participate. It will be a sudden-elimination
format fired from the standing position at the SR target. After a
preparation and sighter period, a single shots taken by all shooters
then scored and displayed together, repeating shot by shot, with those
scoring the lowest score eliminated in each round until only one
shooter remains. (bring enough ammo!) There will be a separate award
for the shoot-off winner. All other match participants are strongly
encouraged to participate as spectators during the shoot off. Applause
is appreciated.
SWAP MEET: Open to all participants, any appropriate shooting related
items. All laws to be obeyed. It is recommended that valuables not be
left unattended. Competitors should do their buying and selling to
before and after the match and lunch break.
PARKING: Parking at 300 yd line to allow room for spectators, swap
meet, awards ceremonies. Unloading/loading or limited parking at 200
yds by prior arrangement.
AWARD CEREMONY & RAFFLE: All shooters are strongly encouraged to
stay for the entire duration of the event. To cheer the shoot off and
award and raffle winners. Shooting awards & minor raffle prizes
must be present to win. M1 Rifle Raffle prize need not be present to
win, but a $20 delivery penalty charge will be imposed if the winner is
present but leaves early.
ENTRIES: Entries accepted starting 1-Jan-09. Priority on entries given
to named team entries of 4 named shooters, paid in full, with email
contact for the team captain. Teams are encouraged to pre-order shirts
and lunches with their entry. Two or more teams applying together with
all fees may be squadded together if practical. Partial team and
individual entries will be squadded into random groupings for teams. If
no email address is provided for contact, no confirmation of entry will
be provided or guaranteed.
Shooters are strongly encouraged to form teams of special interest,
such as their home club, forum group, a specific rifle type, employee
clubs etc.
BEGINNERS CLINIC: There is a Beginners Clinic on Saturday,
21-February-09. The classroom instruction phase is held in the Activity
Center at Ben Avery Shooting Facility starting at 8:00 AM. The clinic
is conducted by a volunteer group of Arizona High Power Coaches and
Shooters . Among the clinic instructors are several NRA appointed
coaches, Distinguished Rifleman’s Badge holders, Master Class high
power rifle shooters, and member of the Arizona State High Power Rifle
Team.
a. TOPICS COVERED: Safety, match procedure and range
commands, sight alignment, trigger control, shooting positions, use of
the sling and equipment, etc.
b. FIRING PRACTICE (BEGINNERS): Firing practice
for beginners is the 2nd part of the beginner’s clinic. Shooting at the
200 yd line of the High Power Range immediately following the classroom
session. Approximately 40 shots will be fired. 200yd target.
c. CLINIC/PRACTICE FEE: The clinic fee is $25 for
adults and $10 for juniors. This covers both the classroom and range
sessions.
d. OPEN: The clinic is open to everyone, with
priority given to Juniors and non-classified shooters who intend to
shoot the Match on Sunday.
e. TARGET PULLER TRAINING: New paid/volunteer target
pullers planning to work Sunday should participate in the pits during
sessions Saturday in order to gain experience.
FIRING PRACTICE FOR EXPERIENCED SHOOTERS: Firing practice session
during the Saturday afternoon firing session of clinic. $10 fee,
payable at the range.
Lunch available on the line,
order your lunch & raffle tickets
with your entry.
Arizona Junior Highpower Rifle Team
http://members.cox.net/azjrhp/
The Arizona Junior Highpower Rifle Team is sponsored by the Arizona
State Rifle & Pistol Association and local clubs. The team is open
to Arizona youth between the ages of 14 and 20. Team members shoot
local matches during the season (Sept - May), practice like crazy June
& July, and participate at the National Championship Rifle Matches
at Camp Perry, Ohio in August. Most equipment including AR-15
rifles, ammunition components and match fees, are provided to team
members free of charge. The Washington’s Birthday Match is a big
fund-raiser for the team! If you know a teenager who is
motivated, well-behaved and who would like to join the team, have him
or her see the team and their coaches at the match!
The
ASRPA does legislative work,
education, training, match sponsorship, Ben Avery partnering and
publishes a great little e-newsletter about competition, ranges,
shooting and legislation specifically in Arizona. Find out what matches
are shot where, what Arizonan is winning championships, read articles
about matches, events and shooters in YOUR state! Only $20/yr ($5
juniors). Join NRA, ASRPA, USA Shooting and your local club!
ASRPA Fund-Raising Raffle
Proceeds fund the Arizona State Junior Rifle Team to the
2009 National Championships at Camp Perry, OH.
Tickets: $2 each, 3 for $5 –
See any of the staff at the Match or mail your order with entry
US CMP M1 Garand Rifle - New walnut stock and handguards. New
parkerizing. New .30-06 barrel, Hand fitted issue sights,
National Match tuned chamber, action and trigger job. Set up to meet
rules for NRA/CMP Service Rifle or CMP John C. Garand Match.
Custom Assembled for this fund raiser by
Arrington Accuracy Works
Phoenix, AZ - 623-582-5066
http://
www.arringtonaccuracy.com
Check out the http://arizona.rifleshooting.com website for info on
competition shooting in AZ!