dsb45acp Posted July 23, 2006 Share Posted July 23, 2006 Has any body heard confirmed dates and location for Area 4? I've looked on the USPSA website as well as La. section and Area 4 websites and can't find any current information. I am hoping that someone has dates so that I can start making plans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Capizzo Posted July 23, 2006 Share Posted July 23, 2006 I don't think there is anything official published anywhere. Al Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfinney Posted July 23, 2006 Share Posted July 23, 2006 (edited) There was an email from Hicks that was being forwarded around that was pretty vague, saying the new dates would be the weekend after the Thanksgiving weekend (12/1 - 12/3?). No location was mentioned. I think its assumed it would be at the Clark range again, but again, that was not confirmed. With it being near Thanksgiving holidays/start of Christmas season, lack of publicity, no announced venue or dates, could be the smallest Area match in recent history. Edited July 23, 2006 by sfinney Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genghis Posted July 23, 2006 Share Posted July 23, 2006 Ken told me in person that it would be held Nov 30th thru Dec 3rd. I've seen a forwarded e-mail from him saying the same thing. Should be a lot cooler than summertime in Louisiana. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsb45acp Posted July 23, 2006 Author Share Posted July 23, 2006 I've heard the same dates but haven't been able to find any other information or a match application, etc. Any one know where I can get one of these? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Capizzo Posted August 20, 2006 Share Posted August 20, 2006 The dates are now posted on the USPSA site for Area 4. I guess it is now official. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfinney Posted August 20, 2006 Share Posted August 20, 2006 Application is where? I suppose its assumed its at the Clark's range? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Di Vita Posted August 20, 2006 Share Posted August 20, 2006 You sure that's the 2006 match and not 2007? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott R Posted August 21, 2006 Share Posted August 21, 2006 Says 2006 on the web page. http://www.uspsa4.org/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmshooter Posted August 21, 2006 Share Posted August 21, 2006 2006 Area 4 Championship USPSA POINT SERIES TOURNAMENT Nov 30, 2006 - Dec 2, 2006 The Shootout Range Princeton, La 12 Stages + Chrono 200+ Rounds Prize Table By Order of Finish USPSA Match Ammo Service Available Match Fee $130.00 - Juniors $65.00 / $180.00 and $115.00 after Oct 30, 2006 Match Application Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokshwn Posted August 21, 2006 Share Posted August 21, 2006 (edited) So what is the easiest airport to fly into for this match. Dallas, Baton Rouge, ??? Also anyone know about hotels? Edited August 21, 2006 by smokshwn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scooterj Posted August 21, 2006 Share Posted August 21, 2006 So what is the easiest airport to fly into for this match. Dallas, Baton Rouge, ???Also anyone know about hotels? Dallas is closer. Baton Rouge would be at least a 4 hour drive. PM Reneet, she should be able to give you info on hotels and airports. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfinney Posted August 21, 2006 Share Posted August 21, 2006 Shreveport has an airport. The range is about 20 -30 minutes from Shreveport. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bpowe Posted August 21, 2006 Share Posted August 21, 2006 (edited) Bosier City (where the match hotel is usually located) is a suburb of Shreveport. The range is 20 minutes or so east of Bosier City. bill Edited August 21, 2006 by bpowe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reneet Posted August 21, 2006 Share Posted August 21, 2006 There is an airport in Shreveport (SHV) but it's normally not the most reasonable fares. Shreveport Regional Airport is about 20 miles west of the range all interstate hwy. The match hotel is always in Bossier City which is between Shreveport and the range. Close Alternatives in order of distance near to far Longview, TX (GGG) 1 hr Monroe, LA (MLU) 1.5 hr Alexandria, LA (AEG i think) 2 hr Dallas, TX (DFW) 3 hr Jackson, MS 3 hr Little Rock, AR 3 hr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No.343 Posted August 24, 2006 Share Posted August 24, 2006 Pardon my ignorance. If I make it this will be my first match outside of the state. What does "12 stages + chrono" mean? Are there any side matches in addition to the actual match? What is there to do for entertainment in that area? Thanks, Javier Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wakal Posted August 24, 2006 Share Posted August 24, 2006 Exactly what it seems. Twelve separate stages. A "thirteenth" stage that is a chronograph stage, to check for wimpy ammo And...casinos casinos casinos! A Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No.343 Posted August 24, 2006 Share Posted August 24, 2006 Exactly what it seems.Twelve separate stages. A "thirteenth" stage that is a chronograph stage, to check for wimpy ammo And...casinos casinos casinos! A Cool. What about side matches? We just had a man-on-man at our sectional and I didn't have enough good ammo. Yes, that does imply that I brought bad ammo. Rookie mistake that won't happen again. Just trying to be ready this time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shred Posted August 24, 2006 Share Posted August 24, 2006 Probably not. There haven't been any in the recent past, although there's the mysterious "special events" before the prize table. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azone41 Posted August 25, 2006 Share Posted August 25, 2006 Not Going this year. Had plans for june and when that fell through I am finished. It also makes me wonder about 12 stages with a 200+ round count. Going to be some pretty quick stages I bet. I don't think this will be up to par for an Area match. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wakal Posted August 25, 2006 Share Posted August 25, 2006 Don't take my comments the wrong way; just trying to be helpful with a match that I used to be involved with to a nice guy who asked easy questions. But the bottom line remains: After the way Hicks grossly mismanaged this match this year, I do not intend to ever attend a match that he has a hand in. Assuming there is such a thing Alex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No.343 Posted August 25, 2006 Share Posted August 25, 2006 thanks for the info. I wondered about the 200 round count also. We just had our 12 stage sectional with a 300+ round count. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azone41 Posted August 25, 2006 Share Posted August 25, 2006 Yeah I know about the sectional. I was the Match Director Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shred Posted August 26, 2006 Share Posted August 26, 2006 Round count is a pretty lousy way to evaluate a potential match. I'm still on the fence about going, since I know how ugly November in Shreveport can be, but I may need to burn powder by then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azone41 Posted August 27, 2006 Share Posted August 27, 2006 Yeah but when you say 200+ that means less then 250 or it would say 250+. Just makes me think it is going to be 5 or 6 really low round count stages. Like shoot 6 popers reload shoot 3 targets and stuff like that. With hotel and gas and food thats alot of money for something I can do at my home club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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