j1b Posted February 27, 2005 Share Posted February 27, 2005 So - through what ever godforsaken luck I receive a slot to the lim-10 nationals this year. Wasn't planning on going but damn! Now that the slot is in hand I guess I'm actually going to have to decide. If anyone is going and plans on shooting lim-10 let me know - if I decide to go (still up in the air - I've got to be in LA the same week) I'd like to squad with some of you (assuming you are willing of course ) JB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris W Posted February 27, 2005 Share Posted February 27, 2005 I need to sign up with the wainting list on April 10th since I didn't compete the last years. I hope I will get offered a slot, though Anybody do have experience with the list? Is slot sure? Thanks Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Posted February 27, 2005 Share Posted February 27, 2005 Jack, so far my wife is planning for me to attend. We have family in Missouri where she can visit and have, "a vacation that doesn't directly involve a match", as she likes to say. Now, all I have to do is win a slot at Area 1. So, the PR work is all done, now I just have to close the deal. I would really like to be on a BE.com squad with you and as many others as possible. Please include me in your squadding request if you decide to attend. (Sam Johnson, A-19603) Yeah, with work and all, it's very easy to get in the mindset that "I'd like to, but I just don't have time". I've been using that one way too much lately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B.J. Norris Posted February 27, 2005 Share Posted February 27, 2005 FYI, Nationals will be using the online squadding service this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TriggerT Posted February 27, 2005 Share Posted February 27, 2005 I ended up in the EXACT same situation. I wasn't planning on going, but they called and said i had earned a slot for L-10 A. Since it is a shorter format this year (fewer days away from home) and since I can drive there in 5 hours, I decided what the hell. I will be there shooting L-10. Made the hotel reservations just the other day. Let me know what you decide, and maybe we can work something out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mactiger Posted February 27, 2005 Share Posted February 27, 2005 (edited) As BJ mentioned, handgun Nationals will be using the online squadding service this year. The squad schedule is posted at the nationals website. The online squadding will be available a bit closer to the match dates. Troy Edited February 27, 2005 by mactiger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew_Mink Posted February 28, 2005 Share Posted February 28, 2005 Hey Troy, I have a question on slotting that I did not consider until I got one in the other day. I shot Production all last year, and got a slot for the Production Nats. What do I need to do to get one for Lim10? I should have won a slot from A4 Production, along with the one from Prod Nats. Do I get 2 and get to use them for either match? Or do I have to come up with another one somehow? TIA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mactiger Posted February 28, 2005 Share Posted February 28, 2005 I believe the policy is that if you won a slot to the Production match by shooting Production, then you have to use that slot in Production. If you want to shoot another division, you'd have to get on the waiting list for that division. If you won two slots, I'm not sure how you'd proceed. Your best bet is to call Kim Williams at USPSA and ask. She's the one who's handling slot distribution, and knows all the official policy and procedures--I'd hate to tell you the wrong thing. USPSA's number: 360 855 2245 HTH, Troy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas Moore Posted February 28, 2005 Share Posted February 28, 2005 on-line squadding!!! does this mean i might get to shoot on the super squad? i'm sure they'll lock out a few squads for them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmshtr Posted February 28, 2005 Share Posted February 28, 2005 I'm wondering if I'm going to be able to get a slot to the Limited 10 match. I'd hate to be there for one, and not be able to shoot the other! Wait a minute. The match is in Barry, right? I'm sure there will be space available. I'll shoot with you, JB...if I get a slot, that is! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Dimaculangan Posted February 28, 2005 Share Posted February 28, 2005 Hm i just got one for the open/L10 champs... i didn't win anything last year, hahaha - but ok cool - at least i dont have to worry about the waiting list Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piper Posted March 1, 2005 Share Posted March 1, 2005 Got my invitation today. never been there, looking forward to it. Where is the best (most for the money) place to stay? Dave C Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TriggerT Posted March 1, 2005 Share Posted March 1, 2005 Got my invitation today as well. Slot #069 It will be my first nationals, and I know I have alot of work to do between now and then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Schwab Posted March 1, 2005 Share Posted March 1, 2005 Where is the best (most for the money) place to stay? Look here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j1b Posted March 2, 2005 Author Share Posted March 2, 2005 Good stuff - once online squadding becomes available we can all start working on it. Phil - it would be a profound honor to shoot with you however I suspect you will be squadded a little different than me. They'll have to have a super squad (you know - guys that CAN win the match) and I can't imagine them not putting you in it. If they don't though - sign me up! JB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimberley Posted March 2, 2005 Share Posted March 2, 2005 I believe the policy is that if you won a slot to the Production match by shooting Production, then you have to use that slot in Production. If you want to shoot another division, you'd have to get on the waiting list for that division. If you won two slots, I'm not sure how you'd proceed. Your best bet is to call Kim Williams at USPSA and ask. She's the one who's handling slot distribution, and knows all the official policy and procedures--I'd hate to tell you the wrong thing.USPSA's number: 360 855 2245 HTH, Troy McMeanus...causing trouble *again* Actually, the way it works is this: If you won an L/P/R slot you may shoot Limited, you may shoot Production, or you may shoot Revolver --- your choice. What you may not do is trade that slot for a Limited 10/Open slot. And vice versa. If you'd like a slot to the opposite match, there are several options available: 1) Ask your SC or Club President if he/she has one to spare. 2) Sign up on the waiting list which opens April 10th. 3) Show up at Registration for the appropriate match as a walk on. We always have a number of no-shows and dropouts and would be happy to squeeze you in if we can. Hope that helps! Kim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimel Posted March 2, 2005 Share Posted March 2, 2005 I thought that causing trouble was Troy's job? Thanks for the clarification Kimberly. Option #3 may be alright if you live within a couple hours drive of the match but I can't imagine forking over a kilobuck in airfare and lodging to "hope I can get squeezed in". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmshtr Posted March 2, 2005 Share Posted March 2, 2005 Actually, I just talked with Kim, and she basically just posted what she told me. Therefore, I'll probably just sign up as a walk-on, and shoot where there's room in Limited 10. It would be a nice change of pace to shoot with some different people at the Nationals...although I would miss the usual suspects! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimberley Posted March 2, 2005 Share Posted March 2, 2005 Kevin, While I certainly can't make any promises...because, you know, that would just be stupid-- I can tell you that we've never turned anyone away from a match. However, having said that, the best way to insure that you actually have a slot in hand when you arrive is to get on the waiting list *early* when it opens. Option three is the best way to go for those who have an L/P/R slot and wish to shoot the O/L10 match. Those folks will already be there anyway, so it just makes sense for them to stick around as a walk on. Of course, there's always option four. But that involves midnight, sacrificing goats, and fishnet stockings...so I'd probably stick with options 1-3 if I were you. Kim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilTerry Posted March 2, 2005 Share Posted March 2, 2005 The fishnet stockings option sounds much more interesting than the others! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j1b Posted March 5, 2005 Author Share Posted March 5, 2005 Wow - ya'll won't believe this - but I'm going to nationals this year. I've been on this forum for a couple of years always saying "next year" Been talking it over with my incredible wife, been figuring it all out, got a work schedule figured out, and it looks like I'm going. Sending the slot in this week. I gotta be honest - even I'm a little shocked. I'll be the guy in the Springfield uniform who doesn't shoot good JB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hopalong Posted March 5, 2005 Share Posted March 5, 2005 Got mine from the Section Coordinator today !!!!! Will be shooting Revolver "A" See you there !!!! Hop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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