twodownzero Posted August 22, 2014 Share Posted August 22, 2014 Rich, I concur but I think a big problem is finding a place for the A2 championship. Other than AZ, the only other likely choice is NM. Co has some new funky laws as does CA and HI. Prize table and competitor equipment issues are many. A match in the islands would be kind of nice, though. Perhaps we can get a venue down where they keep the alien technology at Roswell... We could probably host in 'Cruces. We have a nice range here. It would have to be planned well in advance, but we have the local people and the range for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIIID Posted August 22, 2014 Share Posted August 22, 2014 I guess we might have to go back to the old A1 and A2 states, NV to A2 and CO back to A1. Rich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnRodriguez Posted August 22, 2014 Share Posted August 22, 2014 Tim, the las cruces range, even the Albuquerque range does not have the equipment or bays, or RO support to host the area II match and get any wear near what Rio puts on. St George is the only range in Area II that has to comes close to Rio and when the Nationals happens there. the RO's are pooled from across the nation. Rio has a dedicated pool of RO's who wait in line to help with the matches all year long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChuckS Posted August 22, 2014 Author Share Posted August 22, 2014 (edited) We see the same ROs every year at Area 2! Edited August 22, 2014 by ChuckS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HI5-O Posted August 22, 2014 Share Posted August 22, 2014 I would like it if A2 was in Las Vegas...cheaper and lots of things to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Religious Shooter Posted August 22, 2014 Share Posted August 22, 2014 I don't think it would be cheaper. A2 match at an A1 state... that would be interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blaster113 Posted August 22, 2014 Share Posted August 22, 2014 How about giving A2 residents first dibs on entry like they do for A1? I was about a week too late trying to get into this years match. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHA-LEE Posted August 22, 2014 Share Posted August 22, 2014 (edited) I think that it would be VERY hard for another range to produce to the same high standard of overall match that the Rio staff/range produces. I have attended major matches all over the nation, including the nationals and NONE of them even hold a candle to the Area 2 match. This match is executed in all functional areas solidly (Stage design, Match Staff, Match Schedule, Prize Table, and Awards). The Rio team does an awesome job with this match year after year so why screw with a successful match? Realistically, I think the current Area 2 match should be looked at as THE example of how things should be done for other clubs looking to host major events. Sure, other major matches are run well and fun to shoot, but none of them get the whole job done as well as the Rio Salado crew. I think its very short sighted to want to change the location of the Area 2 match for a "Just Because" reason. If the current match staff was screwing it up, then sure, switch it up to see if another club can do better. But I really don't see that issue here. Edited August 22, 2014 by CHA-LEE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIIID Posted August 22, 2014 Share Posted August 22, 2014 I think that it would be VERY hard for another range to produce to the same high standard of overall match that the Rio staff/range produces. I have attended major matches all over the nation, including the nationals and NONE of them even hold a candle to the Area 2 match. This match is executed in all functional areas solidly (Stage design, Match Staff, Match Schedule, Prize Table, and Awards). The Rio team does an awesome job with this match year after year so why screw with a successful match? Realistically, I think the current Area 2 match should be looked at as THE example of how things should be done for other clubs looking to host major events. Sure, other major matches are run well and fun to shoot, but none of them get the whole job done as well as the Rio Salado crew. I think its very short sighted to want to change the location of the Area 2 match for a "Just Because" reason. If the current match staff was screwing it up, then sure, switch it up to see if another club can do better. But I really don't see that issue here. The Desert Classic will continue no matter if Area II Championship moves to another range. The Desert Classic is the longest running major match in the country(world). Just because another range can't put on the same high level match isn't an excuse to leave it be. Other ranges need to step up and do it and give the shooters another major match to shoot every year. Just think if a group steps up and does it better than Rio. You are shooting the Desert Classic Match first and foremost with the added Area II piggybacking off of it. Rich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pbc44 Posted September 15, 2014 Share Posted September 15, 2014 Anything on self-squadding yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcarst Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 The self-squadding has been moved to September 20th. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pmt Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 The self-squadding has been moved to September 20th. I see that this years and next years matches are listed in the Self Squadding section of USPSA with a start date of Sept 15 (today) for next years match. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pquan Posted September 20, 2014 Share Posted September 20, 2014 Hi, anyone know if the self squadding is delay? They said open today at 5pm mountain time? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pbc44 Posted September 20, 2014 Share Posted September 20, 2014 Thought they were thinking AZ time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChuckS Posted October 17, 2014 Author Share Posted October 17, 2014 The Area 2 stages are up: http://www.riosaladodesertclassic.com/ I put all the stages into one file: 2014_Area2_Stages.pdf (remember, only the files on the Rio website are "Official") 14 Stages! I hope we have enough daylight! Enjoy, Chuck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pmt Posted October 17, 2014 Share Posted October 17, 2014 The Area 2 stages are up: http://www.riosaladodesertclassic.com/ I put all the stages into one file: 2014_Area2_Stages.pdf (remember, only the files on the Rio website are "Official") 14 Stages! I hope we have enough daylight! Enjoy, Chuck The last squads each day may need to change to clear glasses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpankYa Posted October 18, 2014 Share Posted October 18, 2014 Thanks Chuck!!! Lester The Area 2 stages are up: http://www.riosaladodesertclassic.com/ I put all the stages into one file: 2014_Area2_Stages.pdf (remember, only the files on the Rio website are "Official") 14 Stages! I hope we have enough daylight! Enjoy, Chuck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChuckS Posted October 18, 2014 Author Share Posted October 18, 2014 The Area 2 stages are up: http://www.riosaladodesertclassic.com/ I put all the stages into one file: 2014_Area2_Stages.pdf (remember, only the files on the Rio website are "Official") 14 Stages! I hope we have enough daylight! Enjoy, Chuck The last squads each day may need to change to clear glasses. I have for the last 12 years! There are 1 or 2 more stages this year. Any backup, and it will be under the lights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gsiintl Posted November 1, 2014 Share Posted November 1, 2014 GSI International will have a booth at the Desert Classic. We will be doing demos of our bullet feeders and showing off our new AR500 Steel Targets.Click the link below to see the introductory target deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChuckS Posted November 1, 2014 Author Share Posted November 1, 2014 This looks promising! (Better than the Nationals!) (This makes me wonder if moving the DC off this weekend is a good idea!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sargenv Posted November 5, 2014 Share Posted November 5, 2014 When I am the MD of the Norcal Section Golden Bullet, I try to do as good a job as they do at Area 2. It's been a long time since I've been there and I'll be returning this week after a 12 year span of not being able to make it back till now.. I'm lucky in Richmond that we have a pretty talented bunch of people from the Norcal region that step up and help me run our match. I am looking forward to seeing how The Desert Classic has improved over these last 12 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivan Posted November 10, 2014 Share Posted November 10, 2014 Another one in the history books. Good stages, great weather, fun people... all in all a great weekend ... ok: I did pretty good as well :-) -ivan- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pbc44 Posted November 10, 2014 Share Posted November 10, 2014 Thanks again to Paul, John, Pete, Cheryl and all the staff who put on this great match. RO's are the best around with great stages and great prize table. See you all again in March 2015. Squad 12 with the two young wonders rocked. Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerryO Posted November 10, 2014 Share Posted November 10, 2014 Yep. Another outstanding A2 match, but what else would be expected. You folks set the standard. THANK YOU! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enzo357 Posted November 10, 2014 Share Posted November 10, 2014 Really well run match. Looking forward to heading back in March. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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