Vince Pinto Posted May 9, 2002 Share Posted May 9, 2002 Hi folks, Somebody, somewhere asked me if there would be a postal match this year, but I'll be damned if I can remember whether I was asked in this or another forum. Anyway, the answer is Yes. The courses of fire will be available for download from the IPSC website this weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Dunlop Posted May 9, 2002 Share Posted May 9, 2002 Maybe we could shoot this as the on line match that Pat was thinking about? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Ankeny Posted May 9, 2002 Share Posted May 9, 2002 Phil: I am with you. In fact, it seems like this was discussed before but I can't remember for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Dunlop Posted May 10, 2002 Share Posted May 10, 2002 I recall the discussion Ron, I believe most of the regulars were keen to set up last years match and post results. I've shot the last 4 AH Postal Matches, and they're always easy to set up, and I believe worth supporting, though I wish AH would at least publish the results (winners) as they used to. Results are usually a long time coming, no offence Vince, I know its a big job, but we could post our hit factors on the forum straight away. I'm sure discussion would ensue! P.D. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonedaddy Posted May 10, 2002 Share Posted May 10, 2002 http://www.brianenos.com/cgi-bin/ikonboard...26&topic=12 Vince, thanks for the info! I've been waiting for this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince Pinto Posted May 10, 2002 Author Share Posted May 10, 2002 One more thing, guys. This year's Postal Match is also an International Classification (ICS) match so, if you have an IPSC Alias, you can get your first international classification. Information about the ICS (and IPSC Aliases) can be found here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerome Poiret Posted May 10, 2002 Share Posted May 10, 2002 Vince ICS is a good thing. I just got my alias yesterday. I talked to the staff of the Euro Mediterranean Cup about it a few days ago. Thay said they'll try to have the match entered fir the ICS (there should be no problem considering the level of competitors). Any news about that match ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince Pinto Posted May 10, 2002 Author Share Posted May 10, 2002 Hi Jerome, I don't know whether the Euro Mediterranean Cup has any ICS stages - you would need to contact the match organisers for that information. The official ICS courses are available for download from the IPSC website. Click on ICS in the left-hand frame when you get there, or click here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerome Poiret Posted May 10, 2002 Share Posted May 10, 2002 Thanks Vince, I'm sure the organisers weren't aware of the ICS, so there might be no ICS stages. But I read that "For this first year, classification matches (where the overall match results count) will only be available to pre-approved Level III matches where known Grand Masters will be participating" on the IPSC website, and as there will be a bunch of them, that's why I asked. Is this still allright ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince Pinto Posted May 10, 2002 Author Share Posted May 10, 2002 Sorry Jerome, I misunderstood your first question. Yes, the results of Level III or higher matches can be in included for the ICS, but the match organisers must apply in advance for approval by IPSC. The primary criteria is that one or more recognised "Grand Masters" will participate. If Eric Grauffel shoots the match, I'm confident it will qualify as a classifier match, but the organisers must apply to IPSC in advance when they submit their courses of fire for approval. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerome Poiret Posted May 10, 2002 Share Posted May 10, 2002 Thanks Vince, Appreciate your fast answers. I hope it can be an ICS match. FYI, here's the list of registered shooters: www.tdlchevalblanc.com/medcup2002/Tireursinscrits.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince Pinto Posted May 10, 2002 Author Share Posted May 10, 2002 Hmmm. Eric Grauffel, Saul Kirsch & Max Michel definitely make Open Division suitable for ICS recognition, but I don't know about the other divisions. Remember ICS grading is by division and I'm not sure if our ICS people can relate Standard Division to Open. In any case, encourage Monsieur J. P. Denis to apply to IPSC for ICS recognition. I understand Cheval Blanc is his home range. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Dunlop Posted June 14, 2002 Share Posted June 14, 2002 Vince, why was it decided that you have to register an alias to enter this match for score? thanks P.D. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince Pinto Posted June 14, 2002 Author Share Posted June 14, 2002 Hi Phil, You only need an IPSC Alias if you want to register your scores under the ICS. If you just want to shoot the AHG Postal Match and not file classifiers, you don't need an IPSC Alias. However, if I were you, I would register an IPSC Alias as soon as possible, if not for now, for the future, as the response has been overwhelming and many good names have gone. It's free to register and you only pay US$5 if you also want a matching email address. I won't tell you my alias, at least not yet, because you'll make fun of me and hurt my feelings! Hurry. I think "Big Kahuna", "Pakeha" and "Krazy Kiwi" are still available Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Anderson Posted June 14, 2002 Share Posted June 14, 2002 What is a "postal" match? SA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerome Poiret Posted June 14, 2002 Share Posted June 14, 2002 Steve, Go there for a complete explanation: http://www.ipsc.org Basically, it's a small match designed by the IPSC to be set up at local clubs all around the wolrd. Then, you just send the results by postal mail, so you have a worldwide comparison. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Anderson Posted June 14, 2002 Share Posted June 14, 2002 Ah Yes, makes sense now. I was hoping it had to with "going postal" SA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerome Poiret Posted June 14, 2002 Share Posted June 14, 2002 "going postal" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhgtyre Posted June 14, 2002 Share Posted June 14, 2002 Jerome, It is a popular American joke that employees of the Postal Service are heavily armed, capable of losing control of their senses, and generally sociopathic. This is almost entirely untrue.... -jhgtyre Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince Pinto Posted June 14, 2002 Author Share Posted June 14, 2002 Jerome, "Going postal" is modern American slang for "going crazy". This refers to incidents over the past 10 years where a number of unhappy employees of the US Postal Service went a bit crazy and shot people. The phrase has now become part of the "lingua franca"! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerome Poiret Posted June 14, 2002 Share Posted June 14, 2002 jhgtyre & Vince, Thanks, I can go to bed now: I've learned something today ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Dunlop Posted June 14, 2002 Share Posted June 14, 2002 Thanks Vince, did I tell you I bought a Glock?....but its ok, I've got a buyer for it already! P.D. (Edited by Phil Dunlop at 2:14 pm on June 14, 2002) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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