joseywales Posted February 8, 2004 Share Posted February 8, 2004 Well, it looks like we could use a new thread for the 2004 Area 4. This was a very challenging match in 2003. Great COF's, top RO's. Good mix of DVC. I'll be there shooting Production. Who's making it for 2004? 2004 Area 4 Application Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Olhasso Posted February 8, 2004 Share Posted February 8, 2004 Sounds like fun, BUT an Area match that you must shoot over 3 days is just not feasible. When you add up 3 nights in a hotel, 3 days worth of eating out, air fair, car rental, days of lost work, and four days away from my family, the match just gets too expensive. A multi-day nationals I can justify, but a 3-day Area match is unfortunately something many of us must pass on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilTerry Posted February 8, 2004 Share Posted February 8, 2004 In addition to the match being a USPSA Area match and a 2004 Points Series Championship match, approval is also in the works for it to be an IPSC Level III match, so there may be a number of overseas shooters taking part this year to add to the interest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joseywales Posted February 8, 2004 Author Share Posted February 8, 2004 David, That's unfortunate...especially for those of us who would like to see more of folks like yourself in the Production division. Area 4 last year was 11 shooters, hopefully we'll have more this year . I agree that the 3-day event seems to be a bit much. Being relatively new to the game, I'm quite sure that there is a tremendous amount of effort and coordination involved in running a match with 200-300 shooters. I do understand that the vendors/sponsors like to get as much time as possible in front of shooters...maybe this has been tried & failed, but it would seem to reason that more shooters attending a 2-day match would translate to more shooters walking through the vendor tents. Yes/no? I've not attended any of the other area matches yet, but from the 2004 application forms it appears that the Area-3, -5, and -8 matches are 2-day affairs (at max, I think they are scheduled to be shot in 1-day, with maybe the 2nd day as a just-in-case day???). Anyway, just some food for thought...I'm for the 2-day format for the reasons you stated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Law Dawg Posted February 9, 2004 Share Posted February 9, 2004 I'll be there Josey. I was there last year and it was definately a great match. I'll be shooting A class open. See you there bro!!! LD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rufus The Bum Posted February 9, 2004 Share Posted February 9, 2004 3 Day Area Matches with only 12 stages = TOO much time NOT shooting. I really like the shoot 2 of the 3 days format and have one "down" day to see the sights. A4 is always a pretty good match though and I will be there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew_Mink Posted February 9, 2004 Share Posted February 9, 2004 I'll be there to defend the title! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRBean Posted February 9, 2004 Share Posted February 9, 2004 I'll be there shooting open. I'd prefer the 2 day match also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shred Posted February 9, 2004 Share Posted February 9, 2004 I'm planning to be there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Olhasso Posted February 9, 2004 Share Posted February 9, 2004 As far as match format goes: I prefer to shoot an Area/State match in 1 day. Actually I prefer 1/2 day format. Thankfully, in the NorthEast where I live, all big matches are traditionally shot in either 1/2 day or in 1 day. As for Area matches in 2003: The 3,5,7,8 (of which I attended all) were each shot in 1 day. Each match directory can put on an Area or State match with any shooting schedule that they want. It is the shooters' choice whether to attend or to not attend and at least for me, the shooting schedule is a large factor when considering whether or not to shoot a match. Side note: The 2004 Area 6 is a two day (Sat/Sun) match, but the match directory allows a shooter to shoot the complete match on Friday along with the match staff. Obviousily I will be shooting the A6 this year -- on Friday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Detlef Posted February 9, 2004 Share Posted February 9, 2004 wow, David, only what I've been saying/writing for 3 years! It's really a pity, because the match is good, and the people are great. But if I factor in hotel and lost wages, it is so expensive that I cannot afford it any more. No less expensive than FGN and RGN last year. I will have to pass on it again... All yours, Matthew --Detlef Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joseywales Posted March 4, 2004 Author Share Posted March 4, 2004 Stages are up ... 2004 Area 4 stages Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew_Mink Posted March 4, 2004 Share Posted March 4, 2004 All yours, Matthew --Detlef Whew! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cpty1 Posted March 4, 2004 Share Posted March 4, 2004 Hmmm. A 50 yard standards.....don't see those much anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew_Mink Posted March 4, 2004 Share Posted March 4, 2004 Hmmm. A 50 yard standards.....don't see those much anymore. What??!?! That was my downfall last time me and Detlef crossed paths. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lynn jones Posted March 4, 2004 Share Posted March 4, 2004 this will be my first area 4 match. the format has been a hassle for me and my work schedule. i think this is the first time area 4 has put the stages on the web. lynn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Dimaculangan Posted March 7, 2004 Share Posted March 7, 2004 ill be there - hope to see you guys there , just look around for a tanned filipino boy luggin around a big scope gun on his side.. and yell out dimacljkadlkfja;lkdfj;aldkfjal;dkjf , hahaha - ill hear ya Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rufus The Bum Posted March 7, 2004 Share Posted March 7, 2004 Hmmm. A 50 yard standards.....don't see those much anymore. Glad I'll be shooting a dot gun. The stages look really good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeeper Posted March 7, 2004 Share Posted March 7, 2004 Hmmm. A 50 yard standards.....don't see those much anymore. What??!?! That was my downfall last time me and Detlef crossed paths. That was only 40 yards Matt. This gives you an extra 10 which will make it easier!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew_Mink Posted March 8, 2004 Share Posted March 8, 2004 Gun was sighted in at 40 yards today with good results. Now to practice at 50... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hopalong Posted March 31, 2004 Share Posted March 31, 2004 I am going to get my Butt smoked by Jerry "MR REVOLVER" but will enjoy it any way, I shot it last year c-class limited, I will miss the bottom feeder on the Texas stars!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texasag93 Posted March 31, 2004 Share Posted March 31, 2004 Just a guess, but the staff and ROs shoot the first and the rest of the competitiors shoot the other two? 3rd says ROs, so wouldn't this be a two day match for all but staff? TXAG PS should read a little closer, 3-6. Is a three day match. Couldn't swing that. Wish I could be there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris40 Posted April 1, 2004 Share Posted April 1, 2004 I'll be there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MstngLX50 Posted April 1, 2004 Share Posted April 1, 2004 Anybody whos been before know if there is camping (tent/rv parking) allowed or nearby? I saw on the net that they have six RV slots with hookups, I'll call tomorrow but I have an idea those will be long gone. I have slept in Wal-Mart parking lots before and I'm not afraid to do it again, hotels be damned. Alan Elam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mactiger Posted April 1, 2004 Share Posted April 1, 2004 Alan, there should be space for you to hook up at the range. There are 6 spots between the range and the shop at the Clark's place that are for campers, however, if you are willing to go self-contained, you can probably park near one of the other buildings and get water and power, you just won't be able to empty the tank there. At least that's how it's been in the past. Troy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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