uod Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 (edited) I didn't see any posts here about this match already. I apologize if there is already one and I just missed it. I shot and worked this match last year. I thought it was a pretty great match. The stages were fun/interesting/challenging, and everything seemed to run pretty smooth. It looks like the match wasn't getting a lot of participants this year, and then the date was moved. I think this was done so that the match no longer conflicted with some others on that same date. Unfortunately, it looks like there are still less than 30 people signed up. I just sent in my registration the other day, as did a friend of mine. I am really hoping that more people sign up for this match. They did a good job last year, and I am sure it will be just as good this year. Any ideas as to why the current participation is so low? Edited October 28, 2014 by uod Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
remoandiris Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 (edited) Any ideas as to why the current participation is so low? IMO it is the match fee. We're talking a L2 with a fee of $120. Not to mention it hasn't been widely advertised. Plus, the original dates conflicted with other popular matches, so it was changed to Nov 21-23. Edited October 28, 2014 by remoandiris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uod Posted October 28, 2014 Author Share Posted October 28, 2014 Level 2 match fees seem to be in that range were I shoot. It seems that you get a free shirt ($15 value) with this match too. I do agree that this match wasn't well advertised. I didn't see anything here, on the Area 6 FB page, or on any of the Florida USPSA FB pages. The only reason I knew it existed was because of the major match listing on the USPSA.org site. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
remoandiris Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 L2 match I wanted to shoot in Maine had a MUCH lower match fee. IIRC, the Fl Sec match is a trophy match. I already have several in my closet. I'd rather shoot a good match at a low price than get a trophy, but that is just me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrawandDuck Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 $100-120 match fee is pretty much normal for a state/section match but they are typcially plaque with cash payback.......Maine....that's heck of a long haul for a low entry fee match.....whats that like 1,600 miles one way?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
remoandiris Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 (edited) .....Maine....that's heck of a long haul for a low entry fee match.....whats that like 1,600 miles one way?? Actually it is only an hr or so when you live in the area, which I did over the summer. But hey, IMO the fee is too high. We'll see if the change of dates increases entries. Edited October 29, 2014 by remoandiris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 Isn't the florida open in February? That's only a few months down the road. Probably a higher concentration of locals will shoot the sectional because the out of towners want to try to get in the FO? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EEH Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 Maybe I've been shooting the wrong state,section matches but I've never shot one less than one hundred dollars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lifeislarge Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 I live an hour away and don't see the value. $120 = six locals and is a bit steep for a plaque. Haven't seen the stages or round count but I will say that Volusia puts on a really good match. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uod Posted October 29, 2014 Author Share Posted October 29, 2014 I've never shot a level 2 under $100 either. I have just always considered the $115-$140 range to be par for the course when it comes to level 2 matches. Our SC Sectional match for 2015 is expected to be $140 ... but, you also get a Gunsta shirt and a chance to win both a plaque and cash. Our cash payouts are usually pretty good too. This is in addition to having a random draw prize table for the shooters. I think that is what draws people to our match. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thecrazymonk86 Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 If anyone wants more info (round count/stages/etc.), here's a link to the information page: http://www.volusiacountygunandhuntclub.com/uspsa-section.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueeyedme Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 Isn't the florida open in February? That's only a few months down the road. Probably a higher concentration of locals will shoot the sectional because the out of towners want to try to get in the FO? There is a significant match in FL every month thru April and I typically work/shoot all of them. US IPSC Nats - just completed (usually Sept) Monster Match (this year SOMM due to WS) - late October Custom Gun Classic -November (changed to SOMM due to WS) Factory Gun Classic - December USPSA State Championship - January Florida Open - February RO Invitational - March (questionable this year) Section 6 - April The FL Section match has bounced dates and is now scheduled the weekend before Thanksgiving. Add to that, not listing the match on matchsignup.org where most significant FL matches are listed. Bad date & poor visibility is going to hurt attendance IMHO. I would shoot it, but I will be out of town for the holiday week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuspectXX Posted November 4, 2014 Share Posted November 4, 2014 It was a great match last year from what I hear. I plan on shooting it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slabbie Shooter Posted November 5, 2014 Share Posted November 5, 2014 I wanted to go but i'm leaving town that weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waynes_world_45 Posted November 6, 2014 Share Posted November 6, 2014 (edited) I'm signed up…hopefully it goes agreed on the www.matchsignup.org …..dont know why you wouldn't use it…it's basically free and you get paperless registration, squadding, fees handled, and advertising Edited November 6, 2014 by waynes_world_45 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calvinc78 Posted November 10, 2014 Share Posted November 10, 2014 Just got a email. Match is canceled Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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