MATCH & PRACTICE INFORMATION

MATCHES

Once a shooter is qualified, he or she can participate in the matches held on the 2^nd and 4^th Sundays of each month at the DAP range facility.  IPSC/USPSA style matches are on 2^nd Sundays and various other types of matches are on the 4^th Sundays.  These may include 2 and 3 gun matches, IDPA style or ICORE (revolver) matches.  Awards plates following 2^nd Sunday competitions are given for each level of classification and for each division. The match signups close at 8:30 am and the match usually ends about 2 or 3 pm.  Scores are printed and usually available for review within a few minutes after the match ends and are generally posted on the web site within two days. Check Match Scores for the latest results of some recent matches. The monthly matches (2nd Sunday)  are usually shot in five separate stages, at IPSC type targets and metal falling plates (poppers). A typical stage may require shooting thirty or more rounds with varied multiple target presentations and shooting positions, all requiring safe gun handling. All stages are timed and accuracy is also factored into the score for a shooter’s overall "hit factor”. 

Members are expected to assist Range Officers and the Match Director in the setting up of shooting stages, takedown of stages following matches, and assist during the course of matches with taping targets, resetting steel, and picking up brass.  In addition, volunteers with limited computer experience are always appreciated to help in entering results for the day's match.

After some experience members are expected to:

• Help with the club matches by designing or selecting stages from available sources and setting them up prior to the matches.  This is usually done the Saturday before a match.

• Attend occasional work parties which are planned to maintain or build props, cleanup the range or to accomplish other needs.

• In addition, as experience permits, to volunteer to be Match Director.

PRACTICE

Action pistol practice days are on the 1st and 3^rd Saturday of each month and Thursday afternoons depending on the weather and the availability of a certified Range Officer II (RO2) who will open and monitor the range. Check DAP Calendar for RO2 schedule.  Members are also encouraged to use the website Forum topic “DAP Practice” to coordinate with Range Officers to be sure there will be someone at the range to supervise the practice since the presence of an Range Officer IS REQUIRED for practice sessions.