July 31, 2007
Match Merchandise now available online!
We now have Open/Limited 10 Nationals merchandise for sale through the USPSA store. Just click on 'Nationals Merchandise' on the right sidebar. Sizes and quantities are limited so get 'em while they're here.
Along with fleece pullovers and T-shirts from the match there are also a couple of great new shooter's products there that you might not have realized we started stocking.
Predator Pro Ears Plus is the newest item and we've got a few dollars knocked off of the MSRP to get you thinking about how you *do* need a new pair of ears. Might as well get the good ones cheap, right? These are one of the best electronic hearing protection/amplification products around and you can find them under 'Miscellaneous Accessories' on the right sidebar.
We also have the CED7000 shot timer and accessories from Competitive Edge Dynamics. Light, small and versatile, this is a great timer worth taking along for a personal practice session or full sanctioned match. Look for it in the same spot, on the Accessories page.
Posted by Kimberley at 10:59 AM
June 27, 2007
Match Announcements
Thanks to all the competitors, staff and sponsors who came out to Missoula last week. It was a full, fun match with awesome weather. We appreciate your support and look forward to the next one.
Speaking of the next one...
Do you have your slot in yet? Don't forget the deadline for the LPR match is July 2nd. Any slots not returned by 5 PM on that date will be voided and absolutely cannot be redeemed. The voided slots will go to those waiting anxiously on the wait list, the day after voiding. So, if you haven't turned yours in yet and you still intend to go, better get crackin'!
If you're afraid your slot form won't make it to HQ by the deadline you can call us and secure it over the phone with a credit card. This will keep it from being voided, but you still need to send in the original form as soon as humanly possible.
Thanks again for a great Open/Lim-10 match and we'll be seeing some of you again real soon!
Posted by Kimberley at 02:24 PM
June 13, 2007
Last Minute Updates
Here are some last minute reminders/updates for the Open/L10 Match set to begin next week:
1) There will be a candidate mixer/meet & greet on Thursday, June 21st from 7-9pm at the Holiday Inn Parkside at 200 South Pattee. A1 Director, Bruce Gary has graciously agreed to moderate this event. We'll have reminder flyers posted at registration, around the match and a notice in the match booklet.
2) The Range will NOT be open to competitors until Wednesday morning.
3) We'll have manned sight-in ranges beginning on Wednesday morning, when the range opens to the competitors, and all through the days of the match.
4) Please re-read the notices on parking to refresh your memory. It's important to know before you go.
5) The squad lists have been updated due to some last minute wait list additions. To view the new file in .pdf form click Here
Posted by Kimberley at 09:30 PM
June 07, 2007
Squad Lists for O/L-10
The squad list for the O/Lim-10 Match is available below as a pdf. Read thoroughly and with powerful diligence, the following notes before gazing upon their greatness:
1) The squadding this year was done by none other than his royal awesomeness himself, Match Director, Troy McMeanus. If you are displeased in any way with your position, you must take it up with him. I repeat, you need to address any concerns, kudos, complaints or general malaise to MD, Troy McMEANus as no one in the USPSA office can help you. He is working the Area 4 at the moment, so email is best: mactiger@eatel.net.
2) Troy has made every attempt to squad you according to your request. If it just couldn't be done then he has done the second best thing by squadding you as close to your requested shooting partner or on the same schedule, etc. etc. Please accept your shooting schedule graciously and with an open mind, with the intent of having fun and making new friends. Please keep in mind that this year Troy is working as RM at the LPR, RM at the MG Nationals, MD at this match and is currently teaching a class while simultaneously working the A4, so be nice to him.
3) Just because there appears to be room on a squad for you to hop around, doesn't mean there is actually room. Calling Troy up with a conversation that begins, "Well, there's only X on squad Z, why can't you move me there?" most likely won't get you anywhere. We've invited several people on the wait list to the match and we've got to save places for those folks. We're just waiting for the paperwork to make the proper rounds. Once that's done those squads will show as full as well.
4) We will not, absolutely will NOT, be making any squad changes at registration. Time and space do not allow. Please don't even ask.
5) I have included the division and class of you and your squad mates. However, the class shown is the ENTRY class. This means the classes have not been verified. We will be using June's classification for this match and since the system hasn't been run for June yet, there is a possibility that classes may change between now and registration day. Do not be alarmed. No one is pulling a fast one.
6) If you have difficulty viewing the pdf please let me know and I will be happy to send you the list in another format.
7) Download File
Posted by Kimberley at 03:38 PM
May 21, 2007
The Road to Deer Creek
Deer Creek Road is the road to the range in Missoula, Montana. There are several other attractions located along and beside this road—most notably a golf course and the Clark Fork River. During the summer months, there is more traffic on the road, including golfers (both walking and driving golf carts), swimmers, and teens diving off the bridge. Since we will be adding to the traffic load on this road for several days, everyone must use extreme caution when traveling to and from the range. This means obeying the posted speed limits and watching for people crossing the road. Anyone observed driving recklessly on this road will be asked to leave the range.
Parking at the range will be a little tight, so if possible, please share a ride from the hotel with a couple of your buddies. We’re asking the staff to do the same thing, to reduce the number of cars we will be putting on the range. We’ll have people directing parking, so please drive slowly and pay attention to their directions. We can’t allow vehicular traffic from stage to stage, but you will be allowed to drive from the East end of the range to the West end, to access the stages there. This means that there will be some traffic on the range roads at all times, so drive slowly and cautiously, as there will be competitors walking in the same area simultaneously, as well as the usual staff vehicles. Sharing a ride here will also help with parking.
Catering and vendors will be in the same general area along with some parking. This should help keep everything centralized and allow you access to the vendor area at break and lunch times. It also means that there will be increased pedestrian traffic around the parking area, so please be careful.
Posted by Kimberley at 04:46 PM
May 01, 2007
Stages Posted...
...for the Open/Lim10 Nationals in Missoula, Montana in June: View Stages [pdf]
Please note that while these stages have been formally sanctioned, the matchbook has not yet been finalized so small changes may need to be made between now and the match. In addition, COFs almost always need tweaking during match setup. Don't be surprised if on match day everything is not exactly as it is shown here.
Thanks!
Posted by Kimberley at 07:44 PM
April 17, 2007
Ladies Only
Advanced Ladies Camp prior to Open/L10 in Missoula, MT. For more information, visit the USPSA Ladies Zone here.
Posted by Kimberley at 11:28 AM
April 03, 2007
Open/Lim10 Wait List
PLEASE NOTE:
I have voided all slots that weren't returned yesterday and begun the process of redistribution. Therefore, there has been *significant* movement on the Open/Lim-10 wait list. If you are on it, you need to check your email and/or classification record to see if you've been offered a slot. If so, click the link provided to claim your slot right away. DO NOT DELAY as that link will expire and your chance to claim the slot offered to you will vanish after five business days.
Also, the online booking utility for the hotel is now working properly. You'll be able to book rooms online for a period prior to the 24th now. The correct rate is $109.
There are some handy new maps posted above for the Missoula area created by USPSA staffer, Roger Maier. They're located at the top of the page under oddly enough, "Maps & Directions" -- be sure to check them out!
We'll keep you posted with more updates and news as it unfolds! Stay tuned!
Posted by Kimberley at 02:37 PM
March 29, 2007
Open/Lim-10 Nationals Updates
We've made a deal with the Holiday Inn Parkside in Missoula, Montana for the Open/L10 match. The price for single/double occupancy is $109 per night or $129 per night with breakfast buffet for two. You may visit this link to make your arrangements with their online booking utility.
If you'd prefer to book over the phone just call 800-287-0037 and tell them you're with the USPSA match. Give the code, PSA.
This is a beautiful facility very conveniently located near the range, local restaurants and other area attractions. Note that once the rooms we've booked in our block are gone, they're gone and we can't guarantee that you'll be able to get in at our negotiated rate so if you're interested in staying at the host hotel it's best to make your reservations now to ensure a room.
You may ship ammo to yourself at your hotel. As an alternative, Ken Miller has offered to accept ammo shipments for the match. He is a member of the BSPSC and an FFL holder. Here is the address he provided for ammo shipments:
Miller Sports
C/O Ken Miller
2040 Cote Lane
Missoula, Montana 59808
Alternatively, this match is taking part in the ammo program. You may order ammo for this match at the order page, have it shipped directly from the manufacturer and pick it up at registration.
Round count information has been posted on the left. Confirmation packets have started to leave the office this week and will include schedules, maps, etc. We'll post more info as it comes in from the MD.
That's all for now!
Posted by Kimberley at 04:12 PM
March 20, 2007
Slot Deadline
Reminder: The Slot deadline for the 2007 Open/Lim10 Nationals is April 2nd. Any slot not returned by the close of business that day will be voided and reissued to those on the wait list. If you earned a slot it is VITAL that you get it returned right away as once it's voided there is no way to reclaim it.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Posted by Kimberley at 01:39 PM
January 30, 2007
Open/L10 Match News
The dates for the 2007 Open/L-10 Nationals are published as June 20-24, 2007. This match is in Missoula, Montana, and is hosted by Big Sky Practical Shooting Association. The match will be held at the Deer Creek Range, just a few minutes East of town.
The match schedule is as follows:
Wednesday, June 20, 0800-1200: Registration (location TBA) Staff match (tentative) at range.
Wednesday, June 20, 1215: Shooter's meeting (location TBA, but probably same as registration)
Wednesday, June 20, 1300: Competition begins. The planned squad schedule will have everyone shooting on the first day, so be prepared.
Thursday and Friday, June 21 & 22: Competition continues, 0800-1700, at the range.
Saturday, June 23: Competition continues, 0800-1200, with awards and prizes tentatively scheduled for 1800 (time subject to change depending on location, actual match finish time, etc.).
Sunday, June 24 is scheduled as our fall-back day in the event that we have some sort of cataclysmic problem. I don't anticipate having to use it, but it's on the schedule.
We are currently working on hotel rooms and meeting rooms for the match. As we have more information,we'll share it here.
Hope this helps with travel plans for those of you who plan to attend. If you have questions, feel free to email me.
Troy McManus
MD, 2007 Open/L-10 Nationals
Posted by Kimberley at 09:43 PM