September 26, 2008
MudBowl II photos available
To everyone who shot, sponsored or staffed the 2008 Smith & Wesson LPR USPSA Championship and the USPSA O/L10 Championship, thanks for helping to make it a great time. Although the weather made for some interesting conditions on the ground, it was still some incredible shooting. PhotoMotion Photography was out at a couple of stages taking photographs of each competitor's run if you are interested in purchasing visual aids for your storytelling.
Posted by Kimberley at 02:01 PM
September 02, 2008
Final Squad Assignments Now Posted
From the Range Master:
The Squad Lists for the 2008 USPSA LPR and Open/L10 National Championship Matches have been revised. Due to time constraints, no further changes will be made, so please don't ask. As a reminder, we will not do squad changes at registration. Please note your squad number and examine the squad matrix to determine when you will be shooting.
Good luck to everyone entered in the matches.
Troy McManus
Range Master, USPSA National Championship Matches
An additional note on time constraints is that Troy was contending with a hurricane during squadding and is now contending with a huge cleanup. This will further prevent any changes to squadding from this point on. Thanks for your understanding. The Smith & Wesson LPR squad list is here [pdf] and the OL10 list is here [pdf].
Posted by Kimberley at 05:16 PM
August 29, 2008
No sense in tempting a good man
At last year's Nationals we had a few cars broken into at the hotel parking lot. I am contacting the Tulsa PD to see about increasing patrols while we are there, but the best way to avoid being a victim of theft is to make sure you take your valuables inside with you when you park at the hotel. While USPSA is not responsible for lost or stolen items, we certainly want to do what we can to protect you and your things. You can also help look out for your fellow shooters; If you see suspicious activity, please call the police.
Posted by Kimberley at 03:54 PM
August 26, 2008
Squad List is up!
***Update: The lists have been corrected and reposted - Some of us aren't from the 21st century and need a couple tries to get it right***
I know everybody has been aching to see who they're shooting with. You can now view the squad list, which is posted on the sidebar. You can also see the S&W LPR list here [pdf] and the O/L10 list here [pdf].
Please note that the squadding team did everything they could to accommodate your requests, but that in some cases it was not possible to make everyone happy. They did their level best to take care of as many requests as they could.
With the exception of last minute competitor additions and cancellations, squadding is *done*. We will not be taking last minute requests now or at registration. There simply isn't enough time to handle everything that needs to be done to have a good match and also keep re-configuring squads. If you have questions or concerns about your squad, please contact Troy McManus.
Posted by Kimberley at 03:44 PM
August 20, 2008
Squad matrix available
The squadding schedule for the Nationals in Tulsa are up. You can view the .pdf files here for the S&W LPR USPSA Championships and here for the O/L10 Championship.
Posted by Kimberley at 01:01 PM
August 08, 2008
Stages available for Handgun Nationals
The stages for the Smith & Wesson Limited, Production Revolver USPSA Championship and the USPSA Open and Limited 10 National Championship matches are posted in the left sidebar. You can also view them here [pdf] for the S&W LPR and here [pdf] for the O/L10.
Posted by Kimberley at 04:50 PM
August 06, 2008
Slot Cancellation Reminder
Just a reminder to anyone who knows they will not be able to use their paid slots to Nationals: After August 8, 2008 slot fee refunds will drop to 50% of the total you paid. We need a cancellation in writing in order to begin processing, so if you haven't gotten around to cancelling a slot you know you won't use please email Matt and break the news gently.
Posted by Kimberley at 11:04 AM
July 31, 2008
Huge News!
Smith & Wesson Named Overall Sponsor of USPSA Limited/Production/Revolver National Championships
Sedro-Woolley, WA — Smith & Wesson, the legendary 156-year old firearms maker, is the overall match sponsor for the 2008 United States Practical Shooting Association (USPSA) Limited, Production and Revolver Championships according to USPSA officials. The match, which will be known as the Smith & Wesson Limited, Production and Revolver USPSA Championships, will be held in Tulsa, Oklahoma, at the U.S. Shooting Academy September 7-9, 2008.
Smith & Wesson is also a Gold level sponsor for USPSA’s Open, Limited-10 National Championships as well as the 2008 Multi-Gun Championships. As part of their sponsorship Smith & Wesson has donated a number of pistols including specially engraved models for the men’s and women’s champion in each of the five handgun divisions.
“The name Smith & Wesson is synonymous with the shooting sports and they have been longtime supporters of USPSA. We are honored to have our 2008 Nationals associated with one of the oldest and best known brands in America and appreciate their generous support of our National Championship Matches,” said Dave Thomas, Executive Director of USPSA.
“Smith & Wesson is very pleased to take on this title sponsorship as we increase our support for shooting sports at all levels. It is an honor to have our name associated with such a prestigious event. We are very proud to do our part in helping to develop championship level competitions,” said Tom Taylor, Vice President of Marketing for Smith & Wesson.
More than 625 of the nation’s top handgun shooters, as well as several from outside the United States, are expected to compete in the championships where they will negotiate their way through stages on two field courses on their way to putting more than 280,000 rounds down range. The National Championships are the highlight of the practical shooting season in the United States, and in 2008, a preliminary for the International Practical Shooting Confederation (IPSC) World Championships at the end of October in Bali, Indonesia.
For further information on USPSA or the 2008 Smith & Wesson Limited, Production and Revolver USPSA Championships, visit www.uspsa.org or call USPSA at (360) 855-2245.
Posted by Kimberley at 04:03 PM
Wait List Closed
We have closed the Wait List to new entrants. If you are currently waiting, you are still eligible for a slot if one becomes available to you at your place in line. We are at match capacity right now, but will still release individual slots due to cancellations.
Posted by Kimberley at 03:04 PM
June 05, 2008
Slots Released to the waiting list
After checking to make sure the system is intact, we have begun bulk releasing slots to the waiting list. If you are offered a slot an email will be sent to the account you provided, and notice will be put on your member page. Be sure to check your page *even* if you didn't receive an email. Email is not 100% reliable and is not guaranteed to find your inbox. Slots will only be on offer for 3 days. If you do not claim the slot by paying for it, your name will be withdrawn and there will be no way to put it back on the list in the spot you held.
Posted by Kimberley at 10:57 AM
June 04, 2008
2008 Handgun Nationals Leaderboard
We are proud to announce a technological convenience which we've added to this year's Back-to-back nationals. The Palm Scoring system will enable us to post standings with regular updates throughout the day. These will be displayed on monitors in the vendor tent, so be sure you stop by to check your scores!
Posted by Kimberley at 02:41 PM
May 28, 2008
Match Hotel Rate Info
The room rate for USPSA Nationals competitors at the Holiday Inn Select Tulsa is a discounted $79 a night. If you call to make reservations, be sure to mention that you are with USPSA and request the discount rate. If you are making reservations online, enter the discount code 'USS' in order to get the correct room rate. Make your reservations now, as we anticipate a full match and rooms could fill up fast!
Posted by Kimberley at 01:26 PM
May 14, 2008
Friendly Reminder
The June 2nd deadline for slots is fast approaching. All slots were mailed at the end of February. If you accepted a slot offer and have not received your slot, please call Matt at the USPSA office immediately to find out what happened. There is still time to turn around the slot through the mail, and we want to see you in Tulsa. Any slots not returned by June 2nd WILL be voided and distributed through the wait list, no exceptions. Not even for clerical errors on our part or personal hardship on yours. It is your responsibility to bring this to our attention because we have no way of knowing that you didn't receive your slot. Tell your buddies to get on the ball if they are waiting patiently for the mailman each day. It should have been there by now!
Thanks for your cooperation and we'll see you on the range!
Posted by Kimberley at 12:29 PM
April 03, 2008
Wait List
This year the wait list will open at 12:01am, Eastern Daylight Time, on May 26th. Those who wish to stay up to enter themselves on the list that night, thus insuring a low number and high slot probability, will not have the option of paying the wait list fee at that time. The entry will be recorded in the order in which it was posted to the system, an acknowledgement email will be sent, and a notice will be added to the member’s online classification record.
That person’s place on the wait list will be held until June 2nd. It will be their responsibility to return to the web page sometime between May 27th and June 1st using either the link included in the email or shown as part of the classification record to pay the $25 wait list fee.
Failure to pay the fee within the generous time period reserved for that purpose will result in that member’s name being removed from the wait list. Everyone who signed up later who paid their fees will move up on the list at least one place.
Please note that this procedure applies only to those who enter their information on the wait list during the first few hours it is open. All others will be given a link that will take them to the wait list fee payment area immediately after entering their information on the list. The effect of this procedure will be to spread the server activity over a longer time period, thereby avoiding the sudden surge in processing demand that created problems in 2007.
Returning to the web page and paying the fee is the member’s responsibility. There will be no exceptions. If for any reason the fee is not paid during the specified period the record will be removed from the wait list. There can be no appeal.
The purpose of providing this information here is to give a "heads up" so that the change won't come as a surprise in the early hours of May 26th. There will be step-by-step instructions leading members through the process when they enter their information on the Nationals wait list page.
Good luck and we hope to see you in Tulsa!
Posted by Kimberley at 01:00 PM
January 15, 2008
Staff Application
We now have the Application for Nationals Staff Volunteers available. We will be mailing a copy out to those who have previously helped with Nationals. It is also here in .doc format and here in .pdf format. If you would like to apply, download the application and either return it by email to matt at uspsa.org or mail it to:
USPSA
PO Box 811
Sedro Woolley WA 98284
Posted by Kimberley at 02:41 PM
January 03, 2008
'08 Nationals Dates
Below are the dates for the 2008 Back-to-Back Nationals.
Match Director is David Hyden.
Asst. Match Director: John Amidon
Range Masters: Troy McManus and Ray Hirst.
Location: USSA, Tulsa, OK.
2008 Limited, Production and Revolver
Saturday -- Sep 6 -- Registration
Sunday -- Sep 7 -- Competition
Monday -- Sep 8 -- Competition
Tuesday -- Sep 9 -- Competition and Awards
Wednesday -- Sep 10 -- Stage change over
2008 Open and Limited 10
Wednesday -- Sep 10 -- Registration
Thursday -- Sep 11 -- Competition
Friday -- Sep 12 -- Competition
Saturday -- Sep 13 -- Competition and Awards
More info to come, stay tuned!
Posted by Kimberley at 06:33 PM