Classifier Match

[Spray_N_Prey]

Ok we are planning to have a classifier match in late Sept or Oct and want to know what the shooters want to see and if the prices are right.

We are looking at getting a few sponsors for the match and having a small raffle, no guns or anything like that but some stuff like:

Custom Kydex type holsters, 2000-3000 cast bullets broke up in 500 or 1000 round boxes, maybe a box of primers, just small stuff like that and everybody would get a ticket at signup and after the match, have the drawing for the winners.

So what do you guys think?

thank for taking the time to answer,

Shawn Ginardi

[steel1212]

I'm not in the area so I can't shoot it but for me a classifier match is either to get classified in a new division or try to move up a class. I don't need a field course, and I don't need a raffle. Classifiers matches are all business

[Spray_N_Prey]

good point, we are just at a point that we would like to raise some money for new props / some shade (pop up tent type) etc...

We are only charging $10.00 per match (6 stages) and it's hard to raise any money for anything.

[Micah]

I voted for 6 classifiers and no frills. IMHO the function of a classifier match is purely to allow shooters to classify either initially, or in divisions that they do not normally shoot.

Instead of doing a raffle, try to orchestrate it so that there will be several "lender" guns for competitors to borrow to get classified in divisions that they do not have a gun in. Without the kindness of gun lenders, there are only 4 divisions that I would be classed in. (you get funny looks when you call a Glock a single stack or revolver)

If possible, try to streamline the match and give competitors the option of reshooting in a different division.

[Chris Keen]

I voted for 4 Classifiers and 2 Field Courses.

You only need 4 classifiers to get a classification. Why shoot 2 more boring stages when you dont need to? Bring on the 32 rounds of FUN!

[bbbean]

I voted for 4 Classifiers and 2 Field Courses.

You only need 4 classifiers to get a classification. Why shoot 2 more boring stages when you dont need to? Bring on the 32 rounds of FUN!

But its your best 4 scores that give initial class. With 6 stages, you can crash and burn without tanking your initial classification.

[Fireant]

I voted for 4 Classifiers and 2 Field Courses.

You only need 4 classifiers to get a classification. Why shoot 2 more boring stages when you dont need to? Bring on the 32 rounds of FUN!

But its your best 4 scores that give initial class. With 6 stages, you can crash and burn without tanking your initial classification.

Yep, I was going to run a 4 classifier match and had it pointed out to me that if a new guy zeros a stage they would not get classified. So, I have changed mine to a 6 classifier match. The fees paid to USPSA is the same for 4 classifiers as it is for 6.

[Spray_N_Prey]

152 views and only 20 poll results? c'mon and give me some numbers to input!!!!!

[Intel6]

I'm not in the area so I can't shoot it but for me a classifier match is either to get classified in a new division or try to move up a class. I don't need a field course, and I don't need a raffle. Classifiers matches are all business

Couldn't have said it better myself.

I think an important thing is to set up the match so those who want to can shoot multiple guns.

I live in an area that I might get 10 classifers at the most in a year unless I want to travel 3 hours one way. The classifiers I do get to shoot are too important to shoot them in a division I am not competing in.

The first special classifier match I shot, I was able to do it with 4 different guns. I was only classified in Limited but because of this match I was able to get a classification in Lim 10, open and singlestack. I looked at that match as years worth of classifiers I did all in one day. That one I traveled to and stayed overnight for it but it was worth it.

Finally the club I shoot at (over an hour drive but still closest) did a special classifier and because I had already had been able to classify in those others classes I shot open (because I was switching to it for this year) and revolver because that was one of the few I hadn't been able to shoot.

So I say don't look at it as being a match for fun but for business. Use the prizes to attact new shooters to a regular club match and then when they get hooked they can come back and shoot the special classifier and then your really got them.

Neal in AZ

[Spray_N_Prey]

vote vote vote

[Tom Mainus]

I voted for 4 Classifiers and 2 Field Courses.

You only need 4 classifiers to get a classification. Why shoot 2 more boring stages when you dont need to? Bring on the 32 rounds of FUN!

But its your best 4 scores that give initial class. With 6 stages, you can crash and burn without tanking your initial classification.

Yep, I was going to run a 4 classifier match and had it pointed out to me that if a new guy zeros a stage they would not get classified. So, I have changed mine to a 6 classifier match. The fees paid to USPSA is the same for 4 classifiers as it is for 6.

Not true. They get $6 per shooter for 4 and $6.50 per shooter for 6 classifiers. I always keep it just classifiers. Try to set up a couple of the larger field course classifiers if you have room.

Tom

[ashman627]

I voted for 4 Classifiers and 2 Field Courses.

You only need 4 classifiers to get a classification. Why shoot 2 more boring stages when you dont need to? Bring on the 32 rounds of FUN!

That's how I voted.I would rather just get the classifiers out of the way and have run running and gunning!!!

[71Commander]

$20.00 6 classifiers no raffle. No frills.

If some new shooters show up, they can zero a stage or two and still get classified.