P-Zak Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 I imagine that most of us are starting to look ahead to the upcoming season. I have traveled out of state to shoot USPSA matches previously, and was thinking about hitting a State / Regional IDPA shoot. I know that there are some really great shoots out there and was hoping that others will share those they feel are the “can’t miss shoots” around the nation. Whether it be the stages, prize table or the staff - which matches do you guys feel are the ones to shoot. I’m not interested in starting a “this one is better than that one” thread, just a plug for your personal favorite and why. I’ll start, I think the Idaho IDPA match is one to hit if your anywhere on the west coast. Great stages / props, low entry fee and a prize table that was one of the best I have seen, are the reasons why. I spoke with a couple of shooters from other states who attended last years match, and they echoed my thoughts. What else is out there... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cryptoprocta Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 On the East Coast, The Carolina Cup and SW Indoor Nationals are favorites of mine (both are Frank Glover-directed matches)! GA State at Conyers has also been VG in years past. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GOF Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 If you get to go to the East Coast, don't miss the GA State. Cappel English is a "mad magician" and puts on one of the most challenging and interesting matches I have ever shot... and that includes three Nationals. 2010 GA was a real hoot! GOF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBorland Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 Also in the southeast are the NC State Championship in May and the East Coast Championship in October (30 stages, 260 rounds). Both are held at Caswell Ranch, not too far from The Range, where The Carolina Cup is held. Then there's the IDPA World Championship in Florida in September. I've got these and the Carolina Cup circled on my calendar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Koski Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 Where do you live P-Zak? Idaho is always good. Carolina Cup is always on the list (I've never been there, but hear good things). A friend of mine said Colorado was great last year, and they're doing it again (May 21). Arizona was great last year (Pima pistol club in Tucson). This year it'll be in Phoenix by a different crew. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JD45 Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 Does anyone know what club is going to host the SC state this year? No word online yet. I assume the GA state will be in Conyers again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P-Zak Posted January 11, 2011 Author Share Posted January 11, 2011 Koski, I'm from Boise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samuel Adams Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 Does anyone know what club is going to host the SC state this year? No word online yet. I assume the GA state will be in Conyers again. I sent an email to the folks that ran the SC match last year. They are not doing it this year for some reason. That's too bad. They ran a good match. The GA match will be the last weekend in October again. I got the info from the MD although it isn't yet posted on the IDPA website. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Koski Posted January 12, 2011 Share Posted January 12, 2011 PZ, Have you shot any of the Oregon or Washington major matches? If so, how were they? I haven't shot 'em. Koski Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P-Zak Posted January 12, 2011 Author Share Posted January 12, 2011 Koski, I have not shot either one of them. I have been interested in both though. I have also wondered about the AZ IDPA State match. I went to the WSSSC match last year. What a great match. The guys in AZ know how to design stages... Its looking like I need to check out the Carolina Cup next year. I appreciate the replies, keep them coming. Pzak Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codycoyote Posted January 12, 2011 Share Posted January 12, 2011 I've shot many, and the one I always look forward to going to each year is the Tri-State Regional in Memphis, TN. Great folks, great stages, and great southern BBQ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brewski Posted January 18, 2011 Share Posted January 18, 2011 Does anyone know what club is going to host the SC state this year? No word online yet. I assume the GA state will be in Conyers again. I'm hoping the Greenville Gun Club hosts this year - they put on an excellent match Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astephenson Posted January 19, 2011 Share Posted January 19, 2011 A couple of good ones in the Southeast are GA State and The Masters in Bham, AL. I look forward to attending the Carolina Cup and FL State this year for the first time because I've heard lots of great things about them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P-Zak Posted January 19, 2011 Author Share Posted January 19, 2011 I appreciate the replies guys. The Carolina Cup is not a surprise that it is recommended. The Georgia state match sounds like it must be a great match too and worth looking into. What about the gulf coast or NM area? Just a bit closer for me. P-Zak Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M-Bear Posted January 20, 2011 Share Posted January 20, 2011 Koski, I'm from Boise. When is your Idaho match going to be this year? If it will fit my schedule I want to go. Like a lot of people the earlier I know the easier to get time off from work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victor_R Posted January 21, 2011 Share Posted January 21, 2011 PZ, Have you shot any of the Oregon or Washington major matches? If so, how were they? I haven't shot 'em. Koski Steve, you should come to our WA major match. August 20 – 21, 2011 and we will have 15 stages. I would like to shoot Oregons match but I don't think they will be holding one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P-Zak Posted January 21, 2011 Author Share Posted January 21, 2011 M Bear, I am gonna guess that the Idaho State match will be in September again, but I have no inside knowledge. Aaron Goodfellow is the man to ask. Victor, where will the WA State match be held? P-Zak Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victor_R Posted January 21, 2011 Share Posted January 21, 2011 (edited) M Bear, I am gonna guess that the Idaho State match will be in September again, but I have no inside knowledge. Aaron Goodfellow is the man to ask. Victor, where will the WA State match be held? P-Zak It will be held at the Renton Fish & Game in Renton, WA http://www.rfgc.org/ Edited January 21, 2011 by Victor R Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wild Gene Posted January 21, 2011 Share Posted January 21, 2011 Ya know, I have yet to shoot an IDPA match here, but I have shot Cowboy and USPSA matches at LaGrande, Oregon, and I really like that range. It is in the Mountains, you can camp down the road on the river, you go a little farther and there is a Natural Hot Springs, you can fish, it is just a really neat place. Here is their Website, you can check out all their schedules. www.lgrpc.com WG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victor_R Posted January 21, 2011 Share Posted January 21, 2011 Ya know, I have yet to shoot an IDPA match here, but I have shot Cowboy and USPSA matches at LaGrande, Oregon, and I really like that range. It is in the Mountains, you can camp down the road on the river, you go a little farther and there is a Natural Hot Springs, you can fish, it is just a really neat place. Here is their Website, you can check out all their schedules. www.lgrpc.com WG You should try and head over to our IDPA state match or a monthly match at that. We would love to have you over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilinaz Posted January 21, 2011 Share Posted January 21, 2011 Come on down to the AZ State ,this match is the return of the State Championship to Phoenix. We are doing 10 stages and should be done shooting by mid afternoon. The New Mexico match will be in Las Cruces again in October. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bones Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 I've attended over a dozen state-level IDPA matches in the last 2 years. The GA State match was far and away the best both years. I highly recommend it. Craig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GmanCdp Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 About a 10/11 hr drive from Boise.. http://bxstidpa.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichiganShootist Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 (edited) I've shot in many state and regionals and 2 nationals----and the Michigan State IDPA match is still one of the tops. We have a lot of IDPA clubs in the state and have had state matches annually since 2001. The format is that one club hosts the match and then every stage is designed and staffed by a different club from around the state. They're are asked to bring their very best stage.... that and the fact that nearly 100% of the stages are run by match directors insures a well run match. Edited January 25, 2011 by MichiganShootist Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IdahoShooter Posted January 26, 2011 Share Posted January 26, 2011 The Idaho State match will be announced soon, just putting the details together for this year's rockin match! I'm biased towards the Idaho match, because we have great shooters coming to shoot, and always come up with some creative prop/use of props for stage that makes them fun. I'm sure we'll post an announcement here, but keep an eye on the Parma web site for the announcement as well. bk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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