United States F- Class National Championships
October 7, 8 & 9, 2005
Oak Ridge, Tennessee
This event will be conducted by the Tennessee Shooting Sports Association in association with the Oak Ridge Sportsman’s Association, the U.S. F Class Team and the NRA. The matches will be conducted as an NRA Registered Tournament.
Rifle Classes: There will be two classes recognized: F-Class Open with a 10 kg,22 pound) weight limit and F/TR,F-Class/Target Rifle) which is restricted to .223 and .308 caliber rifles fired off of bipods, with a 18.15 pound weight limit. A rear rest,sandbag or sock) is permitted if wanted. Both classes will be receiving awards. Non- F Class entries will be accepted provided there is space available. Priority will be given to F Class entries up to entry closing time. Please note that the 300 yard SR3 target will be used at 600 yards.
Rules: Current NRA rules will apply where applicable. Rule 9.1, as pertains to changing rifles does not apply in this match.
Registration: Entries will open on May 18, 2005. Since the range is limited to 24 firing points, it is anticipated that the match will fill very quickly, so an early return of entry is recommended. Entries close and must be received by September 7, 2005. Those needing to cancel will be allowed a full refund up to October 1, 2005.
Competitor Eligibility: This competition is open to all individual NRA members in good standing and to international competitors who are members in good standing of their respective National Shooting Federations. International Teams and Individuals are invited. The scores will be reported to the NRA.
Fees: $150.00 per competitor. 4 man teams are $100.00 per team. Junior entries will be $75.00. These entry fees include a $5 NRA registration fee. Pre-registration is required.
Make checks payable to TNSSA and mail to:
TNSSA, 10388 Beech Grove Rd., Sparta, TN 38583
Challenge Fees: Challenge fees will be $1.00.
Target Service: Competitors will be required to pull/mark targets. Paid pullers may be available.
Scoring: Competitors will score. Any competitor failing to perform his scoring duties may be disqualified. Standard NRA scoring will be used.
Empty Chamber Indicator: Empty chamber indicators are required and must be used at all times except during preparation time and firing. ECI’s will be available at registration and on the firing line.
Squadding: All matches will be squadded by the Chief Statistical Officer and will be available starting one hour prior to the start of the matches each day. Firing will begin at 9:30 AM each day.
Awards: The awards schedule will be posted at the match.
Special Individual Awards: High Junior, high senior, and high woman will receive an award,no class distinction).
Junior - A person may compete as a Junior through December 31, of the calendar year in which the twentieth birthday occurs.
Senior-A person may compete as a Senior beginning on January 1,
of the calendar year in which his or her 60th birthday occurs.
Challenge Period: The Challenge period ends 30 minutes after the posting of the match results.
Coaching: Coaching during the scoring portion of individual matches will not be allowed. Coaching is allowed only during the “unlimited sighting shots†portion of a match and in the team matches. There will be a 100mm team scope available on the line to assist competitors in getting “on paper†if necessary.
Safety: Safety will be of paramount importance in all activities and at all times. All rifles will have actions open with magazines removed and an empty chamber indicator inserted into the chamber, except when on the line during the preparation period or during live firing.
Range location: The ORSA Club is located just off of Hwy. 95,Oak Ridge Turnpike):
From Nashville on I- 40: take exit 356, Gallaher Rd., north toward Oak Ridge for about 6 miles, the range entrance is on the right just past Gum Hollow Rd.
From Knoxville on I-75: take the Pellissippi Parkway exit toward Oak Ridge, Hwy. 162, angle left onto Hwy. 62W and follow that into Oak Ridge. Turn left on Oak Ridge Turnpike, the range entrance is on the left in about 6 miles, just past Nebraska Ave.
Lodging: All major motel chains are available in Oak Ridge. Links to information on accommodations and the surrounding area can be found on the ORSA website at: http://orsa.nxs.net/
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Thursday October 6, 2005
There will be a squadded practice session on Thursday from 11:00am till 5:00pm at both 600 and 1000 yards, Registration for practice will begin at 10:00am.
Friday October 7, 2005
Registration at 0800, commence fire at 0930
Match 1 600yard individual slow fire prone, unlimited sighters and 15 shots for record,22 minute time limit). NRA 300 yard target SR-3
Match 2 600-yard individual slow fire prone, unlimited sighters and 15 shots for record,22 minute time limit). NRA 300 yard target SR-3
Match 3 600-yard individual slow fire prone, unlimited sighters and 15 shots for record,22 minute time limit). NRA 300 yard target SR-3
Match 4 Four-man team match, 600 yard slow fire prone, 2 sighters and 20 shots for record per team member.,63 minute team time per two member phase), a pit change will be held between phases. NRA 300 yard target SR-3
Saturday October 8, 2005
Registration at 0800, commence fire at 0930
Match 5 1000- yard individual slow fire prone, unlimited sighters and 15 shots for record,22 minute time limit). NRA 1000 yard target,LR)
Match 6 1000- yard individual slow fire prone, unlimited sighters and 15 shots for record,22 minute time limit). NRA 1000 yard target,LR)
Match 7 1000- yard individual slow fire prone, unlimited sighters and 15 shots for record,22 minute time limit). NRA 1000 yard target,LR)
Match 8 Four-man team match, 1000-yard slow fire prone, 2 sighters and 20 shots for record per team member.,63 minute team time per two member phase), a pit change will be held between phases. NRA 1000 yard target,LR)
Sunday October 9, 2005
Registration at 0800, commence fire at 0930
Match 9 1000- yard individual slow fire prone, unlimited sighters and 15 shots for record,22 minute time limit). NRA 1000 yard target,LR)
Match 10 1000- yard individual slow fire prone, unlimited sighters and 15 shots for record,22 minute time limit). NRA 1000 yard target,LR)
Match 13 Aggregate of matches 1,2,3,5,6,7,9,10,
Match 14 Aggregate of Team matches 4,8
Please consult the TnSSA website at http://forums.delphiforums.com/TnSSA/start for further information and updates to the program.
Contact info: Clyde Nail 10388 Beech Grove Rd. Sparta, Tn. 38583
cnail@multipro.com 931-526-5845 or 931-265-6018
2005 F Class National Matches
Entry Form
Name: ___________________________________________________
Team Name: ___________________________________________________
Street Address: ___________________________________________________
City, State, Zip ___________________________________________________
NRA Number: ____________________________________________________
Division,Circle one) F/Open F/TR
Category,Circle Applicable) Civilian Active Duty Junior Female Senior
Fees Paid: _______________,Individual Entry $150, Team entry $100)
Phone Number: ___________________________________________
Email Address: ___________________________________________
Make checks payable to TNSSA, Send entry to:
Tennessee shooting Sports Association
10388 Beech Grove Rd.
Sparta, TN 38583
NOTICE: Time limit changed
October 7, 8 & 9, 2005
Oak Ridge, Tennessee
This event will be conducted by the Tennessee Shooting Sports Association in association with the Oak Ridge Sportsman’s Association, the U.S. F Class Team and the NRA. The matches will be conducted as an NRA Registered Tournament.
Rifle Classes: There will be two classes recognized: F-Class Open with a 10 kg,22 pound) weight limit and F/TR,F-Class/Target Rifle) which is restricted to .223 and .308 caliber rifles fired off of bipods, with a 18.15 pound weight limit. A rear rest,sandbag or sock) is permitted if wanted. Both classes will be receiving awards. Non- F Class entries will be accepted provided there is space available. Priority will be given to F Class entries up to entry closing time. Please note that the 300 yard SR3 target will be used at 600 yards.
Rules: Current NRA rules will apply where applicable. Rule 9.1, as pertains to changing rifles does not apply in this match.
Registration: Entries will open on May 18, 2005. Since the range is limited to 24 firing points, it is anticipated that the match will fill very quickly, so an early return of entry is recommended. Entries close and must be received by September 7, 2005. Those needing to cancel will be allowed a full refund up to October 1, 2005.
Competitor Eligibility: This competition is open to all individual NRA members in good standing and to international competitors who are members in good standing of their respective National Shooting Federations. International Teams and Individuals are invited. The scores will be reported to the NRA.
Fees: $150.00 per competitor. 4 man teams are $100.00 per team. Junior entries will be $75.00. These entry fees include a $5 NRA registration fee. Pre-registration is required.
Make checks payable to TNSSA and mail to:
TNSSA, 10388 Beech Grove Rd., Sparta, TN 38583
Challenge Fees: Challenge fees will be $1.00.
Target Service: Competitors will be required to pull/mark targets. Paid pullers may be available.
Scoring: Competitors will score. Any competitor failing to perform his scoring duties may be disqualified. Standard NRA scoring will be used.
Empty Chamber Indicator: Empty chamber indicators are required and must be used at all times except during preparation time and firing. ECI’s will be available at registration and on the firing line.
Squadding: All matches will be squadded by the Chief Statistical Officer and will be available starting one hour prior to the start of the matches each day. Firing will begin at 9:30 AM each day.
Awards: The awards schedule will be posted at the match.
Special Individual Awards: High Junior, high senior, and high woman will receive an award,no class distinction).
Junior - A person may compete as a Junior through December 31, of the calendar year in which the twentieth birthday occurs.
Senior-A person may compete as a Senior beginning on January 1,
of the calendar year in which his or her 60th birthday occurs.
Challenge Period: The Challenge period ends 30 minutes after the posting of the match results.
Coaching: Coaching during the scoring portion of individual matches will not be allowed. Coaching is allowed only during the “unlimited sighting shots†portion of a match and in the team matches. There will be a 100mm team scope available on the line to assist competitors in getting “on paper†if necessary.
Safety: Safety will be of paramount importance in all activities and at all times. All rifles will have actions open with magazines removed and an empty chamber indicator inserted into the chamber, except when on the line during the preparation period or during live firing.
Range location: The ORSA Club is located just off of Hwy. 95,Oak Ridge Turnpike):
From Nashville on I- 40: take exit 356, Gallaher Rd., north toward Oak Ridge for about 6 miles, the range entrance is on the right just past Gum Hollow Rd.
From Knoxville on I-75: take the Pellissippi Parkway exit toward Oak Ridge, Hwy. 162, angle left onto Hwy. 62W and follow that into Oak Ridge. Turn left on Oak Ridge Turnpike, the range entrance is on the left in about 6 miles, just past Nebraska Ave.
Lodging: All major motel chains are available in Oak Ridge. Links to information on accommodations and the surrounding area can be found on the ORSA website at: http://orsa.nxs.net/
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Thursday October 6, 2005
There will be a squadded practice session on Thursday from 11:00am till 5:00pm at both 600 and 1000 yards, Registration for practice will begin at 10:00am.
Friday October 7, 2005
Registration at 0800, commence fire at 0930
Match 1 600yard individual slow fire prone, unlimited sighters and 15 shots for record,22 minute time limit). NRA 300 yard target SR-3
Match 2 600-yard individual slow fire prone, unlimited sighters and 15 shots for record,22 minute time limit). NRA 300 yard target SR-3
Match 3 600-yard individual slow fire prone, unlimited sighters and 15 shots for record,22 minute time limit). NRA 300 yard target SR-3
Match 4 Four-man team match, 600 yard slow fire prone, 2 sighters and 20 shots for record per team member.,63 minute team time per two member phase), a pit change will be held between phases. NRA 300 yard target SR-3
Saturday October 8, 2005
Registration at 0800, commence fire at 0930
Match 5 1000- yard individual slow fire prone, unlimited sighters and 15 shots for record,22 minute time limit). NRA 1000 yard target,LR)
Match 6 1000- yard individual slow fire prone, unlimited sighters and 15 shots for record,22 minute time limit). NRA 1000 yard target,LR)
Match 7 1000- yard individual slow fire prone, unlimited sighters and 15 shots for record,22 minute time limit). NRA 1000 yard target,LR)
Match 8 Four-man team match, 1000-yard slow fire prone, 2 sighters and 20 shots for record per team member.,63 minute team time per two member phase), a pit change will be held between phases. NRA 1000 yard target,LR)
Sunday October 9, 2005
Registration at 0800, commence fire at 0930
Match 9 1000- yard individual slow fire prone, unlimited sighters and 15 shots for record,22 minute time limit). NRA 1000 yard target,LR)
Match 10 1000- yard individual slow fire prone, unlimited sighters and 15 shots for record,22 minute time limit). NRA 1000 yard target,LR)
Match 13 Aggregate of matches 1,2,3,5,6,7,9,10,
Match 14 Aggregate of Team matches 4,8
Please consult the TnSSA website at http://forums.delphiforums.com/TnSSA/start for further information and updates to the program.
Contact info: Clyde Nail 10388 Beech Grove Rd. Sparta, Tn. 38583
cnail@multipro.com 931-526-5845 or 931-265-6018
2005 F Class National Matches
Entry Form
Name: ___________________________________________________
Team Name: ___________________________________________________
Street Address: ___________________________________________________
City, State, Zip ___________________________________________________
NRA Number: ____________________________________________________
Division,Circle one) F/Open F/TR
Category,Circle Applicable) Civilian Active Duty Junior Female Senior
Fees Paid: _______________,Individual Entry $150, Team entry $100)
Phone Number: ___________________________________________
Email Address: ___________________________________________
Make checks payable to TNSSA, Send entry to:
Tennessee shooting Sports Association
10388 Beech Grove Rd.
Sparta, TN 38583
NOTICE: Time limit changed