Sako92S Posted February 28, 2014 Share Posted February 28, 2014 (edited) IPSC Nordic Rifle Championship 2014KouMAS ry and Heinolan Ampujat ry arranges Rifle-practical Nordic/Finnish Championship – NRM 2014 match,Internationally sanctioned Level III IPSC Match at 23-24 August 2014.Match is going to be held on 2 different locations at the same time.Match website: http://www.koumas.fi/nrm14/Divisions: Semi auto Open and Semi auto Standard.Match capacity 180 competitors + pre matchLocation of ranges:1. Tyrri shooting range 10 km east from Kouvola. (8 stages + PF)https://www.google.com/maps/place/Ampumaradantie+81/@60.8851991,26.9060306,16z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x469052d7c4c1857d:0xd2ff1662efcf504b2. Heinola shooting range (10-12 stages +PF)https://www.google.com/maps/place/Pikij%C3%A4rventie+252/@61.2053893,26.1082889,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x469028fa4a5bca13:0xe06328950fab14a6IPSC targets will be the signs on both ranges.Schedule:Registration starts: 23.8.2014 07.00 at Range Office (Tyrri and Heinola)Match briefing starts: 23.8.2014 08.00 at Range OfficeShooting starts: 23.8.2014 08.30 (On Sunday 09.00 at Tyrri and 08.00 at Heinola)Rules:According IPSC Rifle competition rules January 2012 edition.Only the members of IPSC (Level III) are allowed to participate.Match managementMatch Director: Taisto Takkumäki (KouMAS ry) +358 40 5580314, taisto.takkumaki@gmail.comDeputy Match Director (Tyrri): Timo Jetsonen (KouMAS ry) +358 40 6822674, tjetsonen@msn.comDeputy Match Director (Heinola): Marko Helatie (LSPK ry) +358 44 7396090, marko.helatie@gmail.comRange Master (Tyrri): Kristian Poikonen +358 40 7055338Deputy Range Master (Tyrri): Juha-Matti Jääskeläinen +358 40 5345676, jhs.jaaskelainen@gmail.comDeputy Range Master (Heinola): Pekka Partanen +358 400 883677, partanen.pekka@gmail.comStats Director: Sami Sihvola +358 40 5263025, ftr@pp1.inet.fiPrizes: Every divisions 1st, 2nd and 3rd will be awarded. Nordic teams and categories will be awarded (if required numbers of competitors fill up)FIN club teams and individuals are awarded with FIN championship medals (Individuals 1, 2 and 3 + teams 1, 2 and 3)Awards ceremony location is in Heinola shooting range.Number of stages: Competition consists of 18-20 stages + PF.Number of Rounds: approx 350 + PFShooting distances: 0-300mEntry fee and registrationEntry fee is 120 eur for individuals and should be paid before 15 th July 2014.Ladies and juniors will shoot the match half of price (60 eur)According to Nordic agreement there is no fee for Nordic teams.Club teams for National match need to pay 50 eur team fee for registration.Registration is accepted only if entry fee is paid before deadline (15.7.2014).Registration starts 15.3.2014 and ends 30.6.2014When you register, please include your first name, last name, country, division (SAO or SAS) andCategory ( Junior, Senior, Super senior, Lady or regular) and possible squadrequest (for example same gun). Competitors from outside of EU/Nordic countries must inform also gun make/model/caliber/serial number.Registration address:e-mail: taisto.takkumaki@gmail.comAccomplished fees will be returned only by acceptable reason (medical certificate)Bank informationBank Account: FI37 5750 0120 1518 25 Bank account owner: Kouvolan Metsästys ja ampumaseura ryBank office: Pohjola Pankki Oyj (Pohjola Bank Plc)BIC-SWIFT: OKOYFIHHNotification field: NRM14 and competitor nameHotelsHotel Valo is only 2,5km from shooting range at Heinola: http://hotellivalo.fi/en/Sokos Hotel Vaakuna is aprox 10km from shooting range Tyrri: https://www.sokoshotels.fi/fi/kouvola/sokos-hotel-vaakunaIf you want to come to build stages and/or RO the match, please contact Deputy Match Directors.Match sponsors, RO’s and staff will shoot the match free of charge in pre match 21-22 August.Match and stage sponsor are welcome.PS. link to the website is workin on next week earliest. I hope to see many good shooters from USA on that match. Edited February 28, 2014 by Sako92S Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbrowndog Posted March 2, 2014 Share Posted March 2, 2014 woo hoo!! official dates!!!!!!!!!!!!! everyone that wants to see how rifle targets should be presented, should plan on attending this match. Trapr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sako92S Posted March 4, 2014 Author Share Posted March 4, 2014 Here is planned stage matrix so you will know what to expect for the match. NRM2014_stage_matrix.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carbon Posted March 5, 2014 Share Posted March 5, 2014 I would highly recommend this match. I went a few years ago and was treated great! Ended up being a great vacation with the bonus of getting some match shooting in. We were sent to all the secret tourist spots and were treated to some great home cooking. If it wasn't for the kids tuition payments I would be there again. Carl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sako92S Posted March 6, 2014 Author Share Posted March 6, 2014 I wished to see you again Carl. We were at the same hotel back then. More info for the match. Notice:Please use commercial ammo only which do not penetrate steel targets.Test your ammo before entering to the match.Our steel targets are made of Hardox 500/Armox 500/Raex 500Using military ammo (like 5.56 Nato SS109) which penetrates steel are deemed to be unsafe and competitor using such ammo will be given DQ for safety violation.Match Director Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sako92S Posted March 16, 2014 Author Share Posted March 16, 2014 I would like to inform you that registration has been open for 2 days now and all FIN slots have been used to the main match so far. The match is filling up pretty fast and if you want to take part of the biggest Nordic Rifle match this season you need to hurry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sako92S Posted March 20, 2014 Author Share Posted March 20, 2014 Accomodation infoSpecial priced dates: 21.8.2014 – 24.8.2014Room prices: 68Eur/STANDARD single person room/day 85Eur/ STANDARD 2 person room/day Extra bed 25Eur/dayPrices includes room, breakfast, free use of gymnasium and SPA. All taxes are included.Reservations directly to the hotel with campaign code: AMPUJATELO14Payment: With cash or credit card at the hotel.There are limited amount of Special priced rooms.Contact info:Hotelli ValoPikijärventie 1b18120 Heinolap. +358 44 700 8820www.hotellivalo.fi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HRider Posted March 29, 2014 Share Posted March 29, 2014 Are there any slots still available? Hurley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
01 Z06 Posted March 30, 2014 Share Posted March 30, 2014 What major international airport do you fly into. Is it easy to get permit from us here in the Usa to fly over there with our rifles? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gose Posted March 31, 2014 Share Posted March 31, 2014 What major international airport do you fly into. Is it easy to get permit from us here in the Usa to fly over there with our rifles? Easy, there's only one major international airport in Finland (HEL) Flying to Europe isnt too big of a deal or pain, it might get painful if you want to try and visit countries other than the one youre competing in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushmeat Posted March 31, 2014 Share Posted March 31, 2014 Are there any slots still available? Hurley I understand there may be 50,000 Russian shooters that may be trying to get in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HRider Posted March 31, 2014 Share Posted March 31, 2014 Are there any slots still available? Hurley I understand there may be 50,000 Russian shooters that may be trying to get in. I am not worried about them, they have their eyes on other prizes. There was at least one spot available, now all that I have to do is work out some logistics. Hurley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sako92S Posted April 1, 2014 Author Share Posted April 1, 2014 There is 4 competitors from USA registered to the match. Michael, Kurt, Trapr and HRider Visiting Finland with guns is very easy. Match organization only need info of your date of birth, full name, gun make/model and serial number. Then they will apply permit from police department and police will deliver the same info to the customs at the airport. Basically the main match is full but there might be chance that couple reserved slots are released. Ps. Only 1 Russian has registered to the match. There will be more shooters (3) from Ukraine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sako92S Posted April 9, 2014 Author Share Posted April 9, 2014 Hotel Valo website is under construction due to change of ISP. Reservation email contact is: respa@hotellivalo.fi Detailed info for bank wire transfer: Bank Account: FI37 5750 0120 1518 25Bank account owner: Kouvolan Metsästys ja ampumaseura ryBank office: Pohjola Pankki Oyj (Pohjola Bank Plc)BIC-SWIFT: OKOYFIHHNotification field: NRM14 and competitor nameBeneficiaryKouvolan Metsastys- ja Ampumaseura ryPL 18145101 KOUVOLAFINLANDBank of the BeneficiaryPOHJOLA PANKKI OYJ (POHJOLA BANK PLC)1B / VA3A: TEOLLISUUSKATUHELSINKIFINLAND We have over 200 rifle shooters on the match list Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sako92S Posted June 5, 2014 Author Share Posted June 5, 2014 Competitor list has been added to the website: http://koumas.fi/nrm14/id9.html So far we have 180 competitors on main match. 32 competitors (RO and staff) on pre match Aprox 10 competitors on waiting list. The match will have reduced safety angles (left and right direction) on many stages but I believe most of the competitors are used to them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
czbeardly Posted June 5, 2014 Share Posted June 5, 2014 That is sadly a weekend we have alot of local matches :/ But I have herd great things about the rifle matches in Finland, so going to a Nordic Championship is on my bucketlist Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tuukka Posted June 11, 2014 Share Posted June 11, 2014 Really glad to see shooters from the U.S. taking the effort again coming over here. Welcome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurtm Posted June 11, 2014 Share Posted June 11, 2014 Yep! Red Neck Tactical will be there, I'm really looking forward to this match! Do you know if Raine will be there? Or did he finally hang it up? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sako92S Posted June 17, 2014 Author Share Posted June 17, 2014 Raine promised to be there and compete. I think that's the only match he will be shooting this year because of his wrists and shoulder problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HRider Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 I made it in to Heinola this afternoon. My rifle and ammo made it too, thank God. While I was sitting on the plane in Atlanta, a few close lightning strikes and a pop up shower shutdown baggage loading for about 30 minutes. I could see my rifle case at first on the ground, then one of the handlers threw it onto a buggy with a couple of suitcases and pulled the curtain. Finally, they came back and finished loading, after a crew member had announced that we were ready to depart the terminal. I am looking forward to this match! Hurley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurtm Posted August 24, 2014 Share Posted August 24, 2014 Had a blast! Oh and the U.S. did ok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benelli Chick Posted August 24, 2014 Share Posted August 24, 2014 Had a blast! Oh and the U.S. did ok. I'm assuming because the ribbons are blue, that's a good thing?? Can't read the writing!!! 1st place or what??? People want to know! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeE Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 Results: http://www.koumas.fi/nrm14/id4.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sako92S Posted August 25, 2014 Author Share Posted August 25, 2014 Kurt won senior category on semi auto standard division and got IPSC president medal. It was very nice to meet old friends and make also new ones. Previously I met Kurt and Trapr 2009 ERC match in Norway. I hope you guys enjoyed the match and Salmiakki booze Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HRider Posted August 29, 2014 Share Posted August 29, 2014 I just made it home last night from this match. I had to stay in Finland for work after the match. I had fun and got to meet some really nice people. The style of shooting is somewhat different to our three gun rifle shooting (shooting paper at distance). You really have only the feedback of your site picture when the shot broke, unlike the feedback from steel. I did not place nearly as well as I would have liked, but I really am glad that I went. I squadded with the Swedish national team and Kurt, Trapr and Michael from USA. We had fun all weekend. Special thanks to Johan for helping me out of my fuel situation. Traveling over with my rifle was a breeze, coming back wasn't too bad, although they freaked out in Paris when I asked them to print my boarding pass and it listed me traveling with a weapon (my bags were checking through, so I didn't have the rifle with me at the time). I was interviewed by French version of TSA and three soldiers with FAMAS rifles. It didn't take long and I was on my way again. There is a general lack of understanding of the rules by all airlines that I delt with concerning the transport of firearms. Most people were nice, you just need to make sure that you have extra time to explain things and for them to look up/verify how they want to do things. Trapr, Kurt and Michael, I am still going to cling to the "third US standard" thing:) (there were only three US standard shooters) Hurley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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