mikeAZ Posted July 25, 2022 Share Posted July 25, 2022 Seems like USPSA can have all these "Rules", "Classifications", etc.... Sooooo,, why not a class called "Super Super Seniors" (Over 75 age)???.. Whats another classification?.. We have supported you LONGER than many others... I don't expect to be 1st. but won't be LAST ( MY goal)... True.. You won't have a ton of shooter's in that class BUT you might have one or two.... ( New gun on order) Mike 80+ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David.Hylton Posted July 25, 2022 Share Posted July 25, 2022 I'd call it Elite Seniors. I have several folks who are 75+ that regularly shoot our matches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ddc Posted July 25, 2022 Share Posted July 25, 2022 1 hour ago, mikeAZ said: Seems like USPSA can have all these "Rules", "Classifications", etc.... Sooooo,, why not a class called "Super Super Seniors" (Over 75 age)???.. Whats another classification?.. We have supported you LONGER than many others... I don't expect to be 1st. but won't be LAST ( MY goal)... True.. You won't have a ton of shooter's in that class BUT you might have one or two.... ( New gun on order) Mike 80+ I vote yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChuckS Posted July 25, 2022 Share Posted July 25, 2022 I had a few of the "older" guys ask me the same question. I did some probing and found out there was no interest by the previous USPSA president. Mike, the next time you see Leighton (Area 2 Director) at Rio, tell him what you think. He should be somewhat sympathetic since he is no kid either! Good evening, Chuck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilTerry Posted July 25, 2022 Share Posted July 25, 2022 (edited) It was apparently discussed at an IPSC annual meeting but reports were that the Regions expressed little interest in the proposal. If the US were to raise it again it might get some traction. Edited July 25, 2022 by PhilTerry Spelling error Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sinister4 Posted July 25, 2022 Share Posted July 25, 2022 I`d give this a yes vote for sure, zero reason not to do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeAZ Posted July 25, 2022 Author Share Posted July 25, 2022 Wow, thanks for all the input... I'm 80+ and my shooting buddy is 87+... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stage 3 Posted July 25, 2022 Share Posted July 25, 2022 There are a few at our club that fall into this category. I’ve asked this question in the past with Mike, now with new leadership it just might happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zincwarrior Posted July 25, 2022 Share Posted July 25, 2022 (edited) Yes not seeing the downside. My old fart butt is often twice as old as most competitors out there. Its awesome when one of the far out old dudes show up. I do falling steel matches and they kick butt. Edited July 25, 2022 by Zincwarrior Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bagellord Posted July 25, 2022 Share Posted July 25, 2022 Is there anything that says individual matches can't add it as a category? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motosapiens Posted July 25, 2022 Share Posted July 25, 2022 (edited) i'm certainly not against the idea of adding a super-duper-senior category for people that need more trophies to clutter their house, but keep in mind it will still need the minimum number of participants to be recognized. Currently super senior only gets 5 or more competitors in about half the divisions at area matches. Edited July 25, 2022 by motosapiens Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shred Posted July 25, 2022 Share Posted July 25, 2022 I'm all for recognizing people that can still move by then, but if we're going to get serious about competitive age brackets, that big gulf between 18 and 55 needs addressing too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeBurgess Posted July 25, 2022 Share Posted July 25, 2022 I think changing the ages for senior and super senior would make more sense. I know many shooters that will not check the senior box because they are still reasonably competitive in their division as is. when these ages were selected the game was MUCH more physical. I think 60 for senior and 70 for super senior would make way more sense in todays world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texasdawg Posted July 25, 2022 Share Posted July 25, 2022 If any thing, I think the age brackets should be raised up. I can understand in smaller regions of shooting the thought of lowering it, but in the Houston, Texas area there is a match of 40 to 60 people almost every weekend and senior class is populated by 10 or more shooters that are state-level shooters. Too bad for he with sore knees that weekend,,, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MHicks Posted July 25, 2022 Share Posted July 25, 2022 Ok. Then how about Senior, SS and recognizing high hicap and locap high shooter for each. The locap Super Senior isn't going to be high SS against Open SS shooters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motosapiens Posted July 25, 2022 Share Posted July 25, 2022 1 hour ago, MikeBurgess said: I know many shooters that will not check the senior box because they are still reasonably competitive in their division as is. they are dumb, and should read the rules. checking the senior box doesn't remove you from the overall division race. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motosapiens Posted July 25, 2022 Share Posted July 25, 2022 17 minutes ago, MHicks said: Ok. Then how about Senior, SS and recognizing high hicap and locap high shooter for each. The locap Super Senior isn't going to be high SS against Open SS shooters. wut? it goes by division anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MHicks Posted July 25, 2022 Share Posted July 25, 2022 1 hour ago, motosapiens said: wut? it goes by division anyway. I've never been to nationals but at Level 2, or state matches I've only seen top Senior or SS in the overall standings recognized. Probably not enough in each division to matter particularly in locap divisions these days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeBurgess Posted July 25, 2022 Share Posted July 25, 2022 2 hours ago, motosapiens said: they are dumb, and should read the rules. checking the senior box doesn't remove you from the overall division race. They know they are in the overall, they just don't feel their level of physical ability has devolved to a point where they feel they should be receiving special recognition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ddc Posted July 25, 2022 Share Posted July 25, 2022 4 hours ago, shred said: I'm all for recognizing people that can still move by then, but if we're going to get serious about competitive age brackets, that big gulf between 18 and 55 needs addressing too. "Junior Seniors" ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GigG Posted July 25, 2022 Share Posted July 25, 2022 But then we'll have to have Senior Juniors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shred Posted July 25, 2022 Share Posted July 25, 2022 I like to tell the whippersnappers "I'm just getting older and slower, sooner or later you'll catch up". They get so torqued up about it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stage 3 Posted July 25, 2022 Share Posted July 25, 2022 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeAZ Posted July 25, 2022 Author Share Posted July 25, 2022 4 minutes ago, shred said: I like to tell the whippersnappers "I'm just getting older and slower, sooner or later you'll catch up". They get so torqued up about it I tell them..... "You don't know how much work it is to get old" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nolan Posted July 25, 2022 Share Posted July 25, 2022 8 hours ago, motosapiens said: i'm certainly not against the idea of adding a super-duper-senior category for people that need more trophies to clutter their house, but keep in mind it will still need the minimum number of participants to be recognized. Currently super senior only gets 5 or more competitors in about half the divisions at area matches. Yes! I prefer Super Duper Senior category. Nolan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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