2008 S&W IDPA Indoor National Championships

[novafla]

In all fairness- I don't have an issue with S&W doing this... as it is in the IDPA rule book. But there should be some changes.

If the rule book states 1 award/ 3 shooters, it should be honored at all matches if they are sanctioned. That being said, why would a High Press Award be given with only one shooter in the category?

Additionally, in past years, when S&W only awarded the first 3 places in their "sanctioned" matches, they were functioning contrary to IDPA rules. What about the folks that finished 4th in their previous "Winter Championships"; if given, would you have put that award on your mantle?

Following the published rules, should not be hard to do or to understand.

[lugnut]

In all fairness- I don't have an issue with S&W doing this... as it is in the IDPA rule book. But there should be some changes.

If the rule book states 1 award/ 3 shooters, it should be honored at all matches if they are sanctioned. That being said, why would a High Press Award be given with only one shooter in the category?

Additionally, in past years, when S&W only awarded the first 3 places in their "sanctioned" matches, they were functioning contrary to IDPA rules. What about the folks that finished 4th in their previous "Winter Championships"; if given, would you have put that award on your mantle?

Following the published rules, should not be hard to do or to understand.

Per IDPA rules they do have to give awards for 1/3 shooters in a class. I guess you could still give them out (mail) but not tie up the entire award ceremony doing it that night.