[event] Air Rifle match, Chicago IL

[WRC177]

Wheaton Rifle Club, in west suburban Chicagoland, is holding an "open"
Air Rifle Match on Friday April 15, Saturday April 16, & Sunday April 17, 2005

Relays: Friday 7:30 pm, Saturday 9:00 am, 1:00 pm, & 7:30 pm, Sunday 9:00 am & 1:00 pm

Course: 60 shots standing at 10 meters on the AR5/10 target. Iron sights only.

Shoot off: We'll hold a "just for fun" Finals shoot off after every relay.
Scores will NOT count toward the 60 shot match. The format will be 5 shots, following Intl procedure. A small prize will be awarded to the top finals shooter of each relay.

Rules: NRA Intl rules for Air Rifle will govern.
To encourage participation, this match is open to everyone: USAS or NRA membership is not required. To further encourage adult participation, shooters in the Senior age groups (S1, S2) will be allowed to use jackets with straps, however, those particular shooters will only be eligible for the age group awards. We do have some equipment for loan, courtesy of NRA Foundation grant $$, especially for juniors. Competitors will be classified by their USAS or NRA Intl rating or highest NRA SB Conv. class. All rulings by match director are final.

Awards: Match Winner, 1st in each class for Master, Expert, Sharpshooter, Marksman, & Unclassified
2nd in class if 6 or more shooters in class
Hi Junior in 3 age groups: J1 (born 1985-1987) J2 (1988-1990) J3 (1991 or later)
Hi Senior in two age groups: Sr1 (born 1941-1950) Sr2 (born 1940 or earlier)
(A shooter can only win one award. Order of precedence: Match Winner, Class, age category)

Fee: $15.00

Entry: email pal177 "at" att.net to reserve your spot on the line, and to request a map or directions to the range.

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[pal177]

As of Mar 31, the Friday evening relay is nearly full, but all other relays have plenty of room.

[DonC]

I'll be there Friday. Already registered. Hopefully, I'll be there for Friday April 8th airgun night too.
See you all there.
Paula is such a good host.
Don

[WRC]

Thanks for the kind words, Don. It's the full support of Wheaton Rifle Club that makes this work year after year.
Looking forward to this Friday, as it will be MY only chance to practice for this thing! :^)

Anyone still interested in this match: there's a little room left on Friday night, Saturday 1 pm is unavailable, all other relays are open.