Match points used to qualify for Nationals.
In the last few years there has been much talk about match points. Some felt it was not necessarily a fair system because depending on where you live, there may not be many sanctioned matches W/I...
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Sac Law Man wrote:why not have the points reflect the distance traveled? So, a shooter from Montana who travels to the Carolina Cup, could receive 3 points, whereas a shooter from NC would receive...
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I think earn your slot might be easier to administer. Start at your local club, earn slots to state, earn your slot to nationals. Only seeds are DMs
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Rick, first, how would you earn slots? Second, the point your missing is many states dont have any sanctioned matches, let alone a state match. Those that have to drive 26 hours or fly across country...
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Then I suppose the top seeds for the nationals will be the Thai and phillipino's. Then all the folks from EU and Latin America. Cool. Or another solution might be like the nfl draft, first choice is...
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So what happens if I fly from Pa to the carolina Cup by way of Anchorage AK? Do I get extra points?
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j ted murphy wrote:So what happens if I fly from Pa to the carolina Cup by way of Anchorage AK? Do I get extra points?Maybe if you bring enough King Crab legs for everybody...
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While I understand the dilemma for those shooters that live a long distance from a lot of sanctioned matches and the time and financial constraints that come with that, I think making allowances for...
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1 life's not fair. Sometimes that sucks. Not trying to flame; it's just how it is sometimes. 2 this is a for profit business. IDPA cares most about those who attend more matches not how far they...
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I think the real question that you have to answer before making changes to the system is what is the goal of the system? If the goal of the current system is to reward participation in sanctioned...
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BG wrote:I think the real question that you have to answer before making changes to the system is what is the goal of the system? That's a significant part of my point #2 being a f...Read More
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Shootaglock wrote:While I understand the dilemma for those shooters that live a long d...Read More
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BG, I am not disagreeing with you, but, how does IDPA encoura...Read More
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John, I'm not saying the goal of the current system is to reward participation because I don't know that for sure. I am saying that if that is the goal then the current system is consistent with that...
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Sac Law Man wrote: The reason I ask is because I would like there to be some sort of mandate, that each state put on a sanctioned match and clubs be required to put on a sanc...Read More
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The important thing is, our sport is only as good as its parts. Kudo's to the clubs that put on sanctioned matches each year. I know of a few the put on more that one a year. John
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Jimmy, very true, but for every club that does not have the facilities nor man-power, there are 2 out there that do, but dont!!
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I say give the DC at each sanctioned match five points, runner up four and so on. For major matches, double the points, for revolver divisions reduce the points to reflect lack of participation. If...
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Registration Rules for Scoop's Annual Shooting Horseshoe Tournament1. Minimum entry is $90.2. Send in your application with a check for whatever amount you want to spend.3. I'll sort the applications...
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Sac Law Man wrote:Jimmy, very true, but for every club that does not have the facilities nor man-power, there are 2 out there that do, but dont!!B/c it is a hell of a lot of work and u...Read More
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Jimmy +1, lets also give the shooter more incentive by giving them more points the further they travel, Oh wait, didn't I say this already? LOL I get it, no one likes my idea.. oh well.. John
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