VT Winter Postal League 2016

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The Vermont Winter Postal League VT Winter Postal League", is a smallbore rifle league that came in to existence in the 1970s with teams from mostly VT and NY. The league has grown over the last few years, last year we had 20 teams competing in our league with over 125 competitors with teams from coast to coast. We are one of the larger leagues in existence. We are hopeful that this number will continue; and perhaps even continue grow (we expect to add a few more clubs this season). Last year’s champion was Albion Sportsman’s Association followed by Plattsburgh, third place went to Whitehall.

The key to our growth is the flexibility and way our program makes it easy for every level of shooter to compete. We have Olympic level to beginner shooters, Older and handicapped to the very young. The league as three individual divisions 4-Position, Prone and Standing (smallbore or air rifle). Shooters can fire with a scope or Irion sights. Handicapped shooters are welcome to compete (no doctors note is needed).

Teams scores are made up of the four highest scores submitted by a club/team for that week. Some of our teams/clubs have just 3-4 shooters some have as many as 12. Some clubs sponsor multiple teams to allow everyone the chance to see their score count. Individuals are also ranked by average and put into groups of four for our match 7 and match 10 bracket matches for a chance at bragging rights and winning $5.


The league is an excellent way to help grow your own program and club. It gives a reason for people to go to the range each week, a sense of purpose. Its personally allowed our own club to triple its attendance and allowed us to grow in other areas like our own monthly NRA matches.


We are always looking to expand our league to include as many clubs and fellow shooters as possible. We are hoping that you would consider joining us for the 2016 season.


The league will kick off the 2016 season in mid-January, with the first week scores due in by Saturday January 16th then running for 10 weeks (with one bye week), and will end with match 10 scores due by April 2nd . All matches are fired on your home range, teams post their results on line and only mail in the last weeks targets for review.


Rules for this season, see attachment (or send me an e-mail).


One Line System; Team captains will register their teams and input their team and individual scores directly at http://VTWinter.postalleague.com , indivduals can view results here too. This system should in eliminate errors and also allow our league to continue to grow. It is faster and more efficient. One line registering should be up and running soon.


The goal of the league is to have fun, make it easy for people to be able to participate, and at the same time give people a venue to compete. We hope that participation in the league will assist you in growing your own club and program. It’s up to all of us to see our sport continue to grow so others may find the same enjoyment we have had in this sport.


The cost to participate will be just $6 per shooter with most of that going back out in the form of awards. A portion of this fee will also be paid to net.competior who will be running our web site.



To get started please go to http://VTWinter.postalleague.com . Team Captains need to go directly to the web site to register their team and pay fees (via credit card), Contact Matt Haggstrom at matt@netcompetitor.com with any technical issues with registering.



Kindly inform me if your team will continue to participate this year and your numbers. If you have any contact with other clubs or shooters please forward this announcement to them and invite them to join us.


If you have any questions or concerns now or throughout the season please do not hesitate to contact me at home 518-298-7776 or via e-mail at VTWinterPostalLeague@yahoo.com you can find the league on Facebook, at “Vermont Winter Postal League” please look us up “like” us and share some photos of your club and team.



Looking forward to another great season, See you all at the range.


Peter Visconti
Director, Vermont Winter Postal League



Past League Champions

1975 Covered Bridge 1991 Burlington 2002 Whitehall 2013 Whitehall

1976 Burlington 1992 Burlington 2003 Whitehall 2014 Albion

1977 Covered Bridge 1993 Burlington 2004 Whitehall 2015 Albion

1978 Whitehall 1994 Burlington 2005 Whitehall

1979 Whitehall 1995 Fort Ann 2006 Whitehall

1985 Whitehall 1996 Burlington 2007 Whitehall

1986 Whitehall 1997 Burlington 2008 Whitehall

1987 Burlington 1998 Burlington 2009 Whitehall

1988 Burlington 1999 Fort Ann 2010 Whitehall

1989 Burlington 2000 Whitehall 2011 Whitehall

1990 Burlington 2001 Whitehall 2012 Whitehal



2015 Division Standings



Western Division Northern Division Southern Division

Albion 15784 Plattsburgh RR 15759 Whitehall 15702

Jamestown 15659 Burlington 14017 Barrington 15600

I-5’s 15278 Northfield M 13902 Hudson Falls 14899

Rochester 15007 Northfield W 13881 Plattsburgh A 14839

Norfolk 14381 Point Claire 13399 Rotterdam 13140

Marksman 12876 Plattsburgh Jr 12986 Niantic 9517

Washington 6714 Alex Bay 9550

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Attached is the official welcome letter and rules for the 2016 season. On line registration should be up and running soon.

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Registration for the league is now open, feel free to go to vtwinter.postalleague.com and register. If you shot in the past you can sign in using last years user name and password, and register yourself and your teammates. If you are new, simply create an account. if you forgot your password, just click the forgot my password link.

Any problems just shoot me an e-mail at VTWinterPostalLeague@yahoo.com

Peter

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Please visit vtwinter.postalleague.com to register your team or shoot as an individual. If you have any questions please call 518-298-7776 or send an e-mail to VTWinterPostalLeague@yahoo.com, you can also visit the leagues facebook page at Vermont Winter Postal League. This is an iron or scope league, handicapped shooters are welcome, we have adult and junior teams and cost is just $6 per shooter for the entire season. Easy to participate.

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Less than two months to go before season starts, please be sure to visit vtwinter.postalleague.com to register any questions just send me an e-mail or give me a call at 518-298-7776

Good luck