falconpilot Posted January 5, 2008 Share Posted January 5, 2008 Just wondering what the process is on getting a slot at the Liimited Nationals? Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BritinUSA Posted January 5, 2008 Share Posted January 5, 2008 Each section is allocated slots based on the number of classifiers etc. that are submitted. Check with your section co-ordinator to see how you go about claiming a slot that they have. The alternative is to wait for the waitlist to be announced and put your name on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AikiDale Posted January 5, 2008 Share Posted January 5, 2008 Custom varies from section to section but I'd suggest first asking your local club match director if there is a slot available. If not check with your section coordinator. If that all fails there will be waiting list information eventually posted on the USPSA web site. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocket35 Posted January 5, 2008 Share Posted January 5, 2008 Also check in your Section's By-Laws to see. This is what ours had to say: 10.4 USPSA NATIONAL SLOTS ALLOTMENT 10.4.1 After slots to the USPSA Nationals have been reserved for the Wisconsin Points Series Champions, the remainder will be given to the Section affiliated clubs based on their activity report from the previous calendar year. All unused slots will be returned to the Section Coordinator for redistribution at his/her discretion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Anderson Posted January 5, 2008 Share Posted January 5, 2008 Sorry, I have to be the wiseass. To get a slot to the United States Postal Service (USPS) Nationals: first become disgruntled, then ask your postman for a slot. Couldn't resist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AikiDale Posted January 5, 2008 Share Posted January 5, 2008 Sorry, I have to be the wiseass. To get a slot to the United States Postal Service (USPS) Nationals: first become disgruntled, then ask your postman for a slot. Couldn't resist. Thanks. I really, really wanted to be the one to talk about going postal but resisted the temptation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jman Posted January 5, 2008 Share Posted January 5, 2008 Sorry, I have to be the wiseass. To get a slot to the United States Postal Service (USPS) Nationals: first become disgruntled, then ask your postman for a slot. Couldn't resist. DANG!! foiled again. your just to quick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falconpilot Posted January 5, 2008 Author Share Posted January 5, 2008 Thanks for the info....I'd guess that the post office wouldn't want me with my guns!!! Should have use spell check... Jim Sorry, I have to be the wiseass. To get a slot to the United States Postal Service (USPS) Nationals: first become disgruntled, then ask your postman for a slot. Couldn't resist. DANG!! foiled again. your just to quick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vericio_Brazil Posted January 5, 2008 Share Posted January 5, 2008 How about a foreign shooter? Is the 'Waiting List' my option? I'm making plans to attend this match (for the first time). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocket35 Posted January 5, 2008 Share Posted January 5, 2008 How about a foreign shooter? Is the 'Waiting List' my option?I'm making plans to attend this match (for the first time). That will probably be your best bet- good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vericio_Brazil Posted January 5, 2008 Share Posted January 5, 2008 Thanks Rocket35! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BSeevers Posted January 6, 2008 Share Posted January 6, 2008 How about a foreign shooter? Is the 'Waiting List' my option?I'm making plans to attend this match (for the first time). That will probably be your best bet- good luck. First you need to join USPSA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nwb01 Posted January 6, 2008 Share Posted January 6, 2008 Is this true for all divisions?? I am also wanting to attend the nationals for the first time. BTW I am already a member!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoMiE Posted January 6, 2008 Share Posted January 6, 2008 Is this true for all divisions?? I am also wanting to attend the nationals for the first time. BTW I am already a member!!! Is what true? That the waiting list is your best opinion? Only if you haven't earned a slot by shooting in a points series or getting one from your section coordinator. Or that you have to be a USPSA member to go to the Nationals? You have to be a member for any level II or higher matches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wide45 Posted January 6, 2008 Share Posted January 6, 2008 How about a foreign shooter? Is the 'Waiting List' my option?I'm making plans to attend this match (for the first time). That will probably be your best bet- good luck. First you need to join USPSA Foreign entries don't have to be a USPSA members. They must be current members of their IPSC region. See 6.4.1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles Bond Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 Is this true for all divisions?? I am also wanting to attend the nationals for the first time. BTW I am already a member!!! No. Both the Single Stack Nationals and the Multigun Nationals are first come first served just like any other match entry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Singlestack Wonder Posted January 15, 2008 Share Posted January 15, 2008 (edited) Will the current IPSC World Open Champion automatically get a slot to the US Open Nationals? Edited January 15, 2008 by Singlestack Wonder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeorgeInNePa Posted January 15, 2008 Share Posted January 15, 2008 Will the current IPSC World Open Champion automatically get a slot to the US Open Nationals? You know the answer to this, but just couldn't resist, could you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wide45 Posted January 15, 2008 Share Posted January 15, 2008 Will the current IPSC World Open Champion automatically get a slot to the US Open Nationals? What would be the point of that? Slots are not that hard to get. The USPSA Open Nationals Champion does not automatically get a slot to the IPSC World Open Championship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Singlestack Wonder Posted January 15, 2008 Share Posted January 15, 2008 I think the offer should be extended to the World Champions as it allows our national champions to compete with the world champions at several venues that may test different aspects of their overall skills. One match between the US champions and the reigning World Champions isn't enough. I'm not bringing this topic up to bash USPSA (I don't agree with some of their policies or decisions as many don't agree with IPSC or IDPA policies or positions), but I would just like to see the world's best shooters compete head to head many times throughout the course of the season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricBudd Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 I think the offer should be extended to the World Champions as it allows our national champions to compete with the world champions at several venues that may test different aspects of their overall skills. One match between the US champions and the reigning World Champions isn't enough. I'm not bringing this topic up to bash USPSA (I don't agree with some of their policies or decisions as many don't agree with IPSC or IDPA policies or positions), but I would just like to see the world's best shooters compete head to head many times throughout the course of the season. I disagree. If the World Champs want a slot they can earn one like anyone else. Win at an area match or bust ass running a club and get one from their section based on activity count. A world IPSC championship has not necessarly done anything to support USPSA or its members and every slot we give away is one less for a USPSA member. That said, if any would champion wants to run a class for local USPSA shooters at my club in exchange for a slot - i'm sure that could be arranged. Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boo radley Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 Thinking out loud...what about: 6 month prior to the US Nationals, open a "preferred" enrollment window. You could enter during this time if: 1) You've been recognized at an Area match the previous year. 2) You've been recognized, and/or top 25 at the US Nationals the previous year. 3) You have been sponsored by your section's coordinator (give each SC a certain number of slots). This way a section can recognize a shooter who's really helped, w/out necessarily having won.... All of the above would be guaranteed entry and $100 off the match fee. The onus would be on the individual to enroll during this preferred period. Also, prior to this period: courtesy invitations would go out to: 1) World Champions from the previous match -- 'cause why not? Handgun shooting is a microscopic sport, and if someone has to leave jingoism and pettiness aside....why not us? 2) IDPA National winners for the different Divisions from the previous year. 3) SASS National winners. 4) Bianchi cup winners? Anyway - this would be a courtesy invitation with no match discount. 5 months prior to the Nationals, have "Open Enrollment." Handle whatever openings are left as usual; either first-come, first-served, or a lottery, and a waiting list. It's *got* to be a huge headache (and expense?) for USPSA staffers to wrestle with the current slot policy, and, if I understand it right, you can just show up and have a pretty certain chance of entering anyway.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Stevens Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 The President has a fixed amount of slots that he can use at his discretion. I would suspect that if the defending World Champion requested one, he probably would get one. Gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chills1994 Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 (thread drift on) Coud you all tell me about this point series? (drift off) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Stevens Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 If you are speaking of the USPSA Point Series, it died from a lack of participation. Gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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