gmshtr Posted January 15, 2011 Share Posted January 15, 2011 (edited) Hello everyone, First of all, thanks for your enduring patience in regards to the 2011 Pro-Am Championship. I've sent emails to all of the last year's attendees, but I figured I should post the latest news here, as well. Here is the INTENDED date, schedule, venue, info: The 2011 Pro-Am WILL BE held July 15-17, 2011. It will be in the same format as last year...The match will be shot in 1/2 day format - Iron Sight pistols in the morning and Open in the afternoon. You can shoot both matches, and you can even shoot both in one day, although I REALLY don't recommend it. Professionals MUST shoot both matches on Sunday if they choose to shoot both Open and Iron Sight. Now, the tricky part. I am in the process of trying to work out a usage contract with USSA, but they will not be able to confirm their commitment until the end of the month. I had intended to release the match registrations Jan 23rd, but it appears I will need to extend that by a couple weeks. IF USSA is unable to confirm by February 1st, the match will be held at the Universal Shooting Academy in Frostproof, FL. I realize that this could affect many of your intentions to attend due to the further distance. Trust me, it would be an even bigger burden for the Match Director who lives in Oklahoma (ME)! However, USA has recently extended their range significantly, and now has 31 bays with over 300 pieces of steel. Florida, and the South East US have huge number of shooters, and I'm sure the possibility of having this match closer to them should INCREASE the numbers of competitors. The Universal Shooting Academy's support staff is unequalled, and I have no doubt that the quality of the match would be equal to or better than previous years. Plus, you could make a Disney vacation out of it! The match registration will either be released as soon as I hear from USSA or February 1st, 2011...whichever comes first. I'll be updating www.proamshooting.com after the Shot Show. Thanks again for your patience and understanding. Sincerely, Phil Strader Match Director - 2011 Pro-Am Shooting® Championship Edited January 15, 2011 by gmshtr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steel1212 Posted January 15, 2011 Share Posted January 15, 2011 Hello everyone, First of all, thanks for your enduring patience in regards to the 2011 Pro-Am Championship. I've sent emails to all of the last year's attendees, but I figured I should post the latest news here, as well. Here is the INTENDED date, schedule, venue, info: The 2011 Pro-Am WILL BE held July 15-17, 2011. It will be in the same format as last year...The match will be shot in 1/2 day format - Iron Sight pistols in the morning and Open in the afternoon. You can shoot both matches, and you can even shoot both in one day, although I REALLY don't recommend it. Professionals MUST shoot both matches on Sunday if they choose to shoot both Open and Iron Sight. Now, the tricky part. I am in the process of trying to work out a usage contract with USSA, but they will not be able to confirm their commitment until the end of the month. I had intended to release the match registrations Jan 23rd, but it appears I will need to extend that by a couple weeks. IF USSA is unable to confirm by February 1st, the match will be held at the Universal Shooting Academy in Frostproof, FL. I realize that this could affect many of your intentions to attend due to the further distance. Trust me, it would be an even bigger burden for the Match Director who lives in Oklahoma (ME)! However, USA has recently extended their range significantly, and now has 31 bays with over 300 pieces of steel. Florida, and the South East US have huge number of shooters, and I'm sure the possibility of having this match closer to them should INCREASE the numbers of competitors. The Universal Shooting Academy's support staff is unequalled, and I have no doubt that the quality of the match would be equal to or better than previous years. Plus, you could make a Disney vacation out of it! The match registration will either be released as soon as I hear from USSA or February 1st, 2011...whichever comes first. I'll be updating www.proamshooting.com after the Shot Show. Thanks again for your patience and understanding. Sincerely, Phil Strader Match Director - 2011 Pro-Am Shooting® Championship Phil, hopefully you'll get things worked out in Tulsa, if it gets moved to Florida I don't know if I can make it and that would suck because this is one of the best matches I shoot every year! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Keen Posted January 15, 2011 Share Posted January 15, 2011 Thats Awesome Phil. I would LOVE to shoot my 1st Pro-Am in Frostproof, if the deal in Tulsa doesn't pan out. I've been to the Frostproof range a number of times, and I know Frank & Manny would be awesome guys to work with. Plus I'm glad to hear that they've expanded their range. It would be great to have a Nationals there someday too! Best of luck either way Phil. I'm sure it will be great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyle O Posted January 15, 2011 Share Posted January 15, 2011 I'm going, but if it's in Florida, I'm gonna need 3 folks to split the airplane with! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JorDanO Posted January 15, 2011 Share Posted January 15, 2011 I'm planning on being there again if it's back in Tulsa. (crosses fingers) I'm sure it will still be an awesome match if it gets moved to Florida though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickpony Posted January 15, 2011 Share Posted January 15, 2011 Hey Phil, I plan to attend this year and either range works great for me! That weekend is the weekend fter my State Multigun match too so that's a plus. Heck, what's another long drive to Florida anyway? No biggie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmshtr Posted January 17, 2011 Author Share Posted January 17, 2011 According to one of my contacts at USSA, we should know something by this week. Thanks again for everyone's patience! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shootingchef Posted January 17, 2011 Share Posted January 17, 2011 Fingers crossed!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJDOUBLETAP Posted January 17, 2011 Share Posted January 17, 2011 Fingers crossed!!! Got my fingers crossed too... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidG34 Posted January 18, 2011 Share Posted January 18, 2011 Fingers crossed!!! Got my fingers crossed too... Same here. hope it stays in OK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob D Posted January 18, 2011 Share Posted January 18, 2011 I should be there either way. Florida can't be any hotter than Tulsa in July, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
proff Posted January 19, 2011 Share Posted January 19, 2011 I should be there either way. Florida can't be any hotter than Tulsa in July, right? Wait and see......even if it is a couple degrees less hot the humility will make it seem hotter. You got to be tough to shoot in Florida in July. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hankfan79 Posted January 19, 2011 Share Posted January 19, 2011 I lived in Florida for a number fo years and shot last years Pro Am. Heat is not even close to OK heat. That heat was the worst I have ever felt at a match. Part of the price you pay. Either way, I am shooting it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will_M Posted January 19, 2011 Share Posted January 19, 2011 (edited) If I can find an open gun to borrow, I'll probably shoot both divisions. Why does he suggest to NOT shoot both? Edited January 19, 2011 by Will_M Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shootingchef Posted January 19, 2011 Share Posted January 19, 2011 If I can find an open gun to borrow, I'll probably shoot both divisions. Why does he suggest to NOT shoot both? I shot both last year, shooting part was great. The 115 degrees was not. By the time we were done in Open sunday afternoon, 1/3 of my squad quit and I felt llike puking. If it's that hot agian, I'll only shoot whats scheduled for the morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steel1212 Posted January 19, 2011 Share Posted January 19, 2011 We shot open sat afternoon and limited sunday morning. It sucked....then again it sucked last year as well....can't wait to go back! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyle O Posted January 19, 2011 Share Posted January 19, 2011 It was the only match I overheated at last year, started feeling very nauseous Right before that, I zeroed a stage, because my dumb heatstroked arse forgot to download my 11 round "starter mag" for a barrel start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJDOUBLETAP Posted January 19, 2011 Share Posted January 19, 2011 If I can find an open gun to borrow, I'll probably shoot both divisions. Why does he suggest to NOT shoot both? He means just not in the same day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmshtr Posted January 20, 2011 Author Share Posted January 20, 2011 Clarification. I DO suggest that you shoot both, just not both in the same day. It's an option, just not a wise one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waxman Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 Any updates on this yet Phil? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
50GI-Jess Posted February 4, 2011 Share Posted February 4, 2011 Hi Guys, Looks like Pro-Am will move from USSA in Tulsa to Frostproof in Florida. Just thought you should know. Jess Christensen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flatland Shooter Posted February 5, 2011 Share Posted February 5, 2011 I saw the announcement about Area 4 moving from USSA to DoubleTap Ranch, but still had hopes they would have the Pro-Am in Tulsa. Under Phil's watchful eyes it will still be a great match. And this will give some shooters on the East coast a chance to shoot the match. Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sperman Posted February 5, 2011 Share Posted February 5, 2011 Here's the official thread for the Pro-Am. http://www.brianenos.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=121020 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ima45dv8 Posted February 5, 2011 Share Posted February 5, 2011 Merged topics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shooter.860 Posted February 11, 2011 Share Posted February 11, 2011 Anyone have an update on this match ? Where will it be held ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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