SmittyFL Posted May 1, 2012 Share Posted May 1, 2012 Hi folks, I'd like to announce the 2012 US IPSC National Championship to be held September 14-16 at Universal Shooting Academy in Frostproof, Florida. This will be an IPSC Level III match. 24 stages shot in 3 half days. We will be using Match Sign Up and registration should be open within two weeks. You can see the beginnings of the website at USIPSCnationals.com This will be a qualification match not only for US Team Members but also for anyone wanting to attend the IPSC World Shoot in 2014. More info to follow, keep an eye on the website. Shannon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhop Posted May 1, 2012 Share Posted May 1, 2012 24 stages? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SmittyFL Posted May 1, 2012 Author Share Posted May 1, 2012 You read it right!! We will be following the IPSC recommended ratio of 3,2,1. Short, Medium, Long courses of fire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandro Posted May 1, 2012 Share Posted May 1, 2012 (edited) I was at the range the other day, and the facility is amazing. The best range in teh country right now. Edited May 13, 2012 by Nik Habicht Edited to remove classified ad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Keen Posted May 1, 2012 Share Posted May 1, 2012 Definitely on my schedule! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SmittyFL Posted May 10, 2012 Author Share Posted May 10, 2012 Call for Stages If anyone is interested in submitting stages for the US IPSC Nationals we are looking for any input. You can send them to me - SmittyFL (AT) Gmail.com We reserve the right to the material, I may modify, use, or not use. Or may use in future matches. I will give proper credit however in any case. Smitty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigpops Posted May 10, 2012 Share Posted May 10, 2012 Shannon, When will the applications be available? Thanks, Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SmittyFL Posted May 11, 2012 Author Share Posted May 11, 2012 On or about June 1. Keep an eye on the website for opening. I'll announce it here also. Shannon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BritinUSA Posted May 12, 2012 Share Posted May 12, 2012 With only four matches to determine the participation in the next World Shoot; I suspect its safe to say that all the top shooters wanting to compete in 2014 will be at this match... From the IPSC Global Village, the estimate is that USA will get about 60 slots for the match, most of those will be taken up by the National Teams; Open, Standard, Production, Revolver, Single Stack... Its going to be a high pressure race to 2014... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikegot38 Posted May 13, 2012 Share Posted May 13, 2012 With only four matches to determine the participation in the next World Shoot; I suspect its safe to say that all the top shooters wanting to compete in 2014 will be at this match... From the IPSC Global Village, the estimate is that USA will get about 60 slots for the match, most of those will be taken up by the National Teams; Open, Standard, Production, Revolver, Single Stack... Its going to be a high pressure race to 2014... If that is the case, is there really any reason for the rest of us to spend the time and money to attend 3 of the 4 qualifying matches other than for the competition? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BritinUSA Posted May 13, 2012 Share Posted May 13, 2012 I guess its the same as any other year when they don't have a WS qualifier match. I attend Nationals to compare myself to the best in the country (and I usually find myself lacking) and the fun of shooting a big match. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhop Posted May 13, 2012 Share Posted May 13, 2012 (edited) the policy only is saving slots for 48 team members and 10 for the regional director (USPSA president) so the 2 with the highest point total should get slots edit added clarification on the 48 Edited May 13, 2012 by mhop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BritinUSA Posted May 13, 2012 Share Posted May 13, 2012 And if some of the regions don't use all of their slots they are spread out over the remaining regions. I think the priority goes to the biggest regions in IPSC (ie. those with more than 2000 members) so maybe we can get some more slots that way. If we do then I think the same methodology is used to pick shooters for those slots. If you want to shoot the WS then you have to do at least three of these matches. Unless you qualify to shoot the pre-match (which is reserved for those that work the match), results for the pre-match are combined with the main match. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rgkeller Posted May 14, 2012 Share Posted May 14, 2012 WEB Page says RDs have slots for the 2012 US IPSC Nationals. Does this mean we have to ask Strader for a slot in order to shoot this match? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitchiepinoy Posted May 15, 2012 Share Posted May 15, 2012 This is gonna be awesome!!! Just wondering how much the entry fee will be? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SmittyFL Posted May 16, 2012 Author Share Posted May 16, 2012 I'll be doing a bunch of web updates this weekend. Been slammed on the range the last couple weeks. Match fee is $200US US competitors will be able to register just like any other match starting on or about June 1. Only international competitors need slots. Shannon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BritinUSA Posted May 18, 2012 Share Posted May 18, 2012 Question about the range; Is there anyone at the range with a Verizon 3G wireless phone that can verify the network coverage at the range. I'm hoping for a solid 4-5 bars of 3G network connectivity or a range-wide wi-fi would be even better (assuming its connected to a broadband network). I'm contemplating heading down there to try LiveShots at the match. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SmittyFL Posted May 18, 2012 Author Share Posted May 18, 2012 That would be awesome Paul. Verizon is solid throughout the range. AT&T doesn't work very well. I had to switch to Verizon when I started working here a few months ago. We do not have range wide wi-fi. I hope to consult with some folks and have something by the World Shoot. I'm working on some exciting ideas with the web developer, live feeds, web cams, streaming and such for WS. Give me a call or email if you have any questions or need anything. Shannon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BritinUSA Posted May 18, 2012 Share Posted May 18, 2012 3G coverage will enable me to demo LiveShots, we have a couple of ranges in Colorado with good 3G networks and I can still get the video online before the stage has been reset. Getting range-wide wi-fi set up for the WS would be a definite plus, I would suggest two if its possible, one public and one password protected for staff use. Live streaming video has issues due to the nature of our sport, something that I have covered in one of my articles here (underneath the write-up on the Noveske MultiGun match). It explains the benefits of LiveShots over conventional live-streaming and also some examples of the screen. I can have multiple screens and multiple users uploading videos at the same time, so it would be possible at a WS to have a person assigned to each of the key squads in each division and follow the action non-stop for both Men and Women's categories. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SmittyFL Posted May 18, 2012 Author Share Posted May 18, 2012 Sounds cool. I have so many ideas just trying to focus and get one thing done at a time is the challenge. Hopefully you can make it to USIPSC. We'll schedule a dinner or two to discuss this further. Not to get off topic in this thread but I plan for the WS to be as techy and multi-media heavy as possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BritinUSA Posted May 18, 2012 Share Posted May 18, 2012 Great. If I can make it I will try and bring a written proposal with me to explain how it could work for WS.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Keen Posted May 18, 2012 Share Posted May 18, 2012 I'm on Verizon, and 3G was very workable and widespread when I was down there for Area 6 last month. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BritinUSA Posted May 18, 2012 Share Posted May 18, 2012 I'm on Verizon, and 3G was very workable and widespread when I was down there for Area 6 last month. Sounds like I need to start thinking about travel plans... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobmysterious Posted May 19, 2012 Share Posted May 19, 2012 I plan for the WS to be as techy and multi-media heavy as possible. Good call! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shred Posted May 19, 2012 Share Posted May 19, 2012 Waitaminute... it wouldn't be a proper World Shoot unless some vital last minute information, like say the shootoff or opening ceremony time, wasn't hastily scribbled on a scrap of paper and pinned to a noticeboard somewhere in a match hotel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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