d_striker Posted September 24, 2010 Share Posted September 24, 2010 I'm a new USPSA shooter and was curious as to how one goes to the USPSA Nationals. I'm not planning on shooting at it in the future, but often overhear people talking about it. Does one have to qualify for it, such as being in the top percentage of their class? Or is it just a matter of signing up and hoping you get in? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mlmiller1 Posted September 24, 2010 Share Posted September 24, 2010 There are two or three ways(or more) to get to shoot nationals. Slots for nationals are given to a section for distribution. The number of slots given to a section is related to activity credits. Activity credits are awarded for each shooter shooting each club match in that section. The section with the most activity credits gets more nat'l slots than the ones with least. For example, the section I am in(Texas West Section) has 3 clubs in it. We are all small clubs so participation is pretty small. This year we were awarded one slot for the Open nat'ls, & one for the lim nat'ls. Some sections are quite large & get a lot of slots. They award these slots in various ways to their members. One way is by winning at a sectional match or sometimes by who shoots the most matches. It is kind of up to the section how they are passed out. So, depending on where you are, will depend on what it takes to get a slot that way. The next way to get a slot is to sign up for the wait list. This sign up is opened on a particular day & uses any slots that were awarded to a section & not used plus any sponsor slots. Getting in early on this list, like in the first minute or two is a very good way to get in the nat'ls. Next way is to show up at the match on the sign up day & quite often, there are openings that "appear" last minute. No shows, more sponsor slots not used & any other opening is now available for whoever happens to be at the match ready to shoot. That is at least 3 ways to get into the nat'ls. I'm sure there may be some others, also. Welcome to the addiction!!!! MLM Texas West Section Coordinator Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corey Posted September 24, 2010 Share Posted September 24, 2010 i was wondering this myself, especially with my only current division (SS) going to the new format for next year. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d_striker Posted September 24, 2010 Author Share Posted September 24, 2010 (edited) There are two or three ways(or more) to get to shoot nationals. Slots for nationals are given to a section for distribution. The number of slots given to a section is related to activity credits. Activity credits are awarded for each shooter shooting each club match in that section. The section with the most activity credits gets more nat'l slots than the ones with least. For example, the section I am in(Texas West Section) has 3 clubs in it. We are all small clubs so participation is pretty small. This year we were awarded one slot for the Open nat'ls, & one for the lim nat'ls. Some sections are quite large & get a lot of slots. They award these slots in various ways to their members. One way is by winning at a sectional match or sometimes by who shoots the most matches. It is kind of up to the section how they are passed out. So, depending on where you are, will depend on what it takes to get a slot that way. The next way to get a slot is to sign up for the wait list. This sign up is opened on a particular day & uses any slots that were awarded to a section & not used plus any sponsor slots. Getting in early on this list, like in the first minute or two is a very good way to get in the nat'ls. Next way is to show up at the match on the sign up day & quite often, there are openings that "appear" last minute. No shows, more sponsor slots not used & any other opening is now available for whoever happens to be at the match ready to shoot. That is at least 3 ways to get into the nat'ls. I'm sure there may be some others, also. Welcome to the addiction!!!! MLM Texas West Section Coordinator Thanks for the info! If you win your class at a sectional match, aren't you automatically bumped up into the next division? For instance, if you win an area match as a B shooter, would you be bumped up to A in Nationals? Edited September 24, 2010 by d_striker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-ManBart Posted September 24, 2010 Share Posted September 24, 2010 If you win your class at a sectional match, aren't you automatically bumped up into the next division? No, it's not automatic. If there are enough GM's in your division, and you shoot to a higher percentage (say you're a B shooter who finishes at 75%+), then that would bump you to A. If you win your class at your Area championship, you also get a slot. R, Bart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragoon Posted September 29, 2010 Share Posted September 29, 2010 (edited) If you win your class at a sectional match, aren't you automatically bumped up into the next division? No, it's not automatic. If there are enough GM's in your division, and you shoot to a higher percentage (say you're a B shooter who finishes at 75%+), then that would bump you to A. If you win your class at your Area championship, you also get a slot. R, Bart Class? Are you sure it's not Division? Edited September 29, 2010 by Dragoon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave.O Posted October 1, 2010 Share Posted October 1, 2010 Class? Are you sure it's not Division? I think the reference would be B-Class Limited Division So, If you win B-Class in Limited at a Area match. You get a slot.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mo Hepworth Posted October 29, 2010 Share Posted October 29, 2010 just curious...I am unclassified. Not much chance of getting a slot is there...? I shot the Area 7 this summer, I think 12th overall production. Really hard to get classified as I am in Canada, about 4.5hrs and a National border from any USPSA matches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High Lord Gomer Posted October 29, 2010 Share Posted October 29, 2010 Plan a trip to a club that hosts an all-classifier match and get classified in one day! I know that Mid Carolina Rifle Club in Columbia, SC and South River Gun Club near Atlanta both have at least one all-classifier match every year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidwiz Posted October 31, 2010 Share Posted October 31, 2010 just curious...I am unclassified. Not much chance of getting a slot is there...? I shot the Area 7 this summer, I think 12th overall production. Really hard to get classified as I am in Canada, about 4.5hrs and a National border from any USPSA matches. They allowed walk-ons this year, as they do most years. I.E., if you don't get a slot, show up and pay the entry fee and you'll be good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-ManBart Posted October 31, 2010 Share Posted October 31, 2010 If you win your class at a sectional match, aren't you automatically bumped up into the next division? No, it's not automatic. If there are enough GM's in your division, and you shoot to a higher percentage (say you're a B shooter who finishes at 75%+), then that would bump you to A. If you win your class at your Area championship, you also get a slot. R, Bart Class? Are you sure it's not Division? First in any class, in any division, should get you a slot (President's Medal thingy). R, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d_striker Posted November 1, 2010 Author Share Posted November 1, 2010 If you win your class at a sectional match, aren't you automatically bumped up into the next division? No, it's not automatic. If there are enough GM's in your division, and you shoot to a higher percentage (say you're a B shooter who finishes at 75%+), then that would bump you to A. If you win your class at your Area championship, you also get a slot. R, Bart Class? Are you sure it's not Division? First in any class, in any division, should get you a slot (President's Medal thingy). R, So whats the deal with section qualifiers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragoon Posted November 3, 2010 Share Posted November 3, 2010 just curious...I am unclassified. Not much chance of getting a slot is there...? I shot the Area 7 this summer, I think 12th overall production. Really hard to get classified as I am in Canada, about 4.5hrs and a National border from any USPSA matches. IIRC, IPSC NS is affiliated with USPSA (or at least they were at one time). You might want to get a hold of them about getting classified. Failing that, there are two affiliated clubs in Maine and more in Massachusetts. I regularly drive to Montana, Idaho and Washington to shoot USPSA matches (6 to 8+ hours each way driving time) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JorDanO Posted November 3, 2010 Share Posted November 3, 2010 If you win your class at a sectional match, aren't you automatically bumped up into the next division? No, it's not automatic. If there are enough GM's in your division, and you shoot to a higher percentage (say you're a B shooter who finishes at 75%+), then that would bump you to A. If you win your class at your Area championship, you also get a slot. R, Bart Class? Are you sure it's not Division? First in any class, in any division, should get you a slot (President's Medal thingy). R, So whats the deal with section qualifiers? Some sections distribute their slots based on performance at certain matches in the section. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlosa Posted November 3, 2010 Share Posted November 3, 2010 (edited) just curious...I am unclassified. Not much chance of getting a slot is there...? I shot the Area 7 this summer, I think 12th overall production. Really hard to get classified as I am in Canada, about 4.5hrs and a National border from any USPSA matches. They allowed walk-ons this year, as they do most years. I.E., if you don't get a slot, show up and pay the entry fee and you'll be good. yup that's what i did this year... showed up borrowed a gun and shot Limited U unclassified... it was a blast!! Edited November 3, 2010 by carlosa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fiddler Posted November 3, 2010 Share Posted November 3, 2010 How do you get to the Nationals? The same way you get to Carnegie Hall - Practice, Practice, Practice. Good Luck and keep practicing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d_striker Posted November 3, 2010 Author Share Posted November 3, 2010 Some sections distribute their slots based on performance at certain matches in the section. So you're saying that you can earn a spot at Nationals if you win your class (eg-C class in Limited) at a Section Qualifier? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhop Posted November 3, 2010 Share Posted November 3, 2010 Some sections distribute their slots based on performance at certain matches in the section. So you're saying that you can earn a spot at Nationals if you win your class (eg-C class in Limited) at a Section Qualifier? you need to verify with your section to find out how they distribute the slots Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ima45dv8 Posted November 3, 2010 Share Posted November 3, 2010 Some sections distribute their slots based on performance at certain matches in the section. So you're saying that you can earn a spot at Nationals if you win your class (eg-C class in Limited) at a Section Qualifier? Slot distribution policies vary from section to section. Some do it based on match performance, some by volunteerism in the section, some by who asks first, etc. There's no single answer. As previously mentioned, check with your SC to see what the process is for securing a slot from your section. Pike's Peak Practical Shooters looks to be your local club. Contact them about who is SC for your area (couldn't find it very easily on the new USPSA site, though I hope that function is coming soon). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d_striker Posted November 4, 2010 Author Share Posted November 4, 2010 Some sections distribute their slots based on performance at certain matches in the section. So you're saying that you can earn a spot at Nationals if you win your class (eg-C class in Limited) at a Section Qualifier? Slot distribution policies vary from section to section. Some do it based on match performance, some by volunteerism in the section, some by who asks first, etc. There's no single answer. As previously mentioned, check with your SC to see what the process is for securing a slot from your section. Pike's Peak Practical Shooters looks to be your local club. Contact them about who is SC for your area (couldn't find it very easily on the new USPSA site, though I hope that function is coming soon). Thanks for the great info. I have it figured out now. Looks like I'm out of luck for 2011. My only shot is to show up and try to walk on. It seems that a lot of people have luck doing this but I'd hate to spend the cash on airfare, hotel, rental car, etc and not get a spot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlosa Posted November 4, 2010 Share Posted November 4, 2010 Dood just show up.. My understanding is that they have never turned anyone down who's walk in You won't regret it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duct tape Posted December 20, 2010 Share Posted December 20, 2010 Are there any limitations for wait listers or walk ons, such as GM or Master etc. You do you just need a gun, a wallet, and a pulse? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoshidaex Posted December 20, 2010 Share Posted December 20, 2010 Thanks for the great info. I have it figured out now. Looks like I'm out of luck for 2011. My only shot is to show up and try to walk on. It seems that a lot of people have luck doing this but I'd hate to spend the cash on airfare, hotel, rental car, etc and not get a spot. Just do like everyone else and put your name on the waitlist when it opens up. If you're diligent and sign up within the first hour of when the waitlist is open, you'll more than likely to get a slot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoshidaex Posted December 20, 2010 Share Posted December 20, 2010 Are there any limitations for wait listers or walk ons, such as GM or Master etc. You do you just need a gun, a wallet, and a pulse? I think the minimum is being a USPSA member but there were a few that shot that had no member number (looking at the overall match result) but I'm sure they were IPSC shooters from out of country who either forgot to renew or forgot their member number. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schutzenmeister Posted December 20, 2010 Share Posted December 20, 2010 (edited) Are there any limitations for wait listers or walk ons, such as GM or Master etc. You do you just need a gun, a wallet, and a pulse? I think the minimum is being a USPSA member but there were a few that shot that had no member number (looking at the overall match result) but I'm sure they were IPSC shooters from out of country who either forgot to renew or forgot their member number. Or - A foriegn shooter who is not a member of USPSA (and therefor has no USPSA number.) So long as they are a current member of IPSC within their region, they need not be a member of USPSA to enter the match. Edited December 20, 2010 by Schutzenmeister Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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