NEW Activity Program 2011

2011-01-17T06:50:00.001-08:00

Dear Members

Please find 2011 Activity program for 2011.

These matches will be conducted at VSR or Hal Far. This will be indicated prior each match.

Some Important Information.

Field Target Matches .

Classes :

1. PCP (sub 12ftlbs)

2. Springer (sub 12ftlbs)

3. New Shooters Class ( PCP/Springer sub 12ftlbs for shooters that did not participate in WFTF Worlds.)

Field target matches - Only ONE entry per class allowed in sub 12 ftbls.

Match points DO NOT count for Worlds Selection, however a shooter must participate at least in 5 of the 8 activities held by MAAC in 2011.

WFTF Worlds Selection for Italy 2011 will be held in June 2011 during a two day FT Nationals.

(more details will be issued in appropriate time.)

HFT Matches

Classes:

1. Open PCP / Spring (sub 12ftlbs)

2. Open PCP / Spring ( High Power )

Shooters may enter in both classes but with appropriate air rifle. In HP only HP air rifles can be used.

Bench Rest

Classes

1. PCP (sub 15ftlbs) 25M

2. PCP (HP) 50M

3. Spring (any Power) 15M

Shooters may enter in any class with appropriate air rifle. In HP only HP air rifles can be used.

Schedule 2009-2010 Season

2009-11-05T23:20:00.001-08:00

Sunday 25th October 2010 - HFT OPEN - Registration and Chrono start 7am till 8am. 8.15 Safety Briefing. 8.30am Start.

Sunday 8th November 2010 - BR OPEN - Registration and Chrono start 7am till 8am. 8.15 Safety Briefing. 8.30am Start.

Sunday 22nd November 2010 - FT OPEN - Registration and Chrono start 7am till 8am. 8.15 Safety Briefing. 8.30am Start.

Sunday 6th December 2010 - BR OPEN - Registration and Chrono start 7am till 8am. 8.15 Safety Briefing. 8.30am Start.

Sunday 13th December 2010 - OPEN DAY - DETAIL WILL BE ISSUED LATER.

Sunday 10th January 2011 - FT OPEN - Registration and Chrono start 7am till 8am. 8.15 Safety Briefing. 8.30am Start.

Sunday 31st January 2011 - HFT OPEN - Registration and Chrono start 7am till 8am. 8.15 Safety Briefing. 8.30am Start.

Sunday 7th February 2011 - FT OPEN - Registration and Chrono start 7am till 8am. 8.15 Safety Briefing. 8.30am Start.

Sunday 7th March 2011 - FT OPEN SPRING GUNS ONLY.

Sunday 28th March 2011 - HFT OPEN - Registration and Chrono start 7am till 8am. 8.15 Safety Briefing. 8.30am Start.

Sunday 18th April 2011 - FT Open SPRING GUNS ONLY.

Saturday 8th May 2011 - FT Nationals Round 1 day 1
Sunday 9th May 2011 - FT Nationals Round 1 day 2

Sunday 30th May 2011 - BR OPEN - Registration and Chrono start 7am till 8am. 8.15 Safety Briefing. 8.30am Start.

Saturday 12th June 2011 - BR Nationals Round 1 Day 1
Sunday 12th June 2011 - BR Nationals Round 1 Day 2

2009-11-05T23:19:00.000-08:00

MAAC - NEW COMPETITION PROGRAM Season 2009-2010

The MAAC committee yesterday launched the new competition program for season 2009-2010.
As from this year the MAAC Competition program will commence in September and end in June. During the months of July and August there will be no official competitions taking place.

The competitions are concentrated around 3 main disciplines. These are Field Target, Hunter Field Target and Bench Rest. It was decided to have two different approaches towards these competitions for the benefit of all the members and other licensed shooters who wish to participate on different levels.

The OPEN Competitions.
These competitions are designed on the core rules but with a hint of flexibility to allow new shooters participate and get an introduction to the discipline without the restrictions in air rifle power or type. All OPEN competitions are open to all MAAC members and Licensed Target Shooter B holders from any other club or organization. Any type of air rifle. A power limit of 35ftlbs is established for FT and HFT OPEN Competitions Only.
The entry fee is Euro 6 for everyone.
Should one wish to participate in more then one class then an additional Euro 2 is charged.

FT Open - Specifications.
Course will consist of 15 knock down targets with distances between 10 - 50 meters.
The course will be shot 2 times for a total of 30 shots.

The targets will be set up as follows:
7 targets will be measured targets with no reducers (40mm).
4 Targets will be set at random and will include reducer 13mm, 20mm, 20mm, 30mm.
4 Targets will be set at random without reducer.
ALL TARGETS FACE PLATES AND HIT ZONES MUST BE 100% VISIBLE.

2 of these targets will be shot in Standing (Red Face Plate - White hit zone)
2 of these targets will be shot in Kneeling (Yellow Face Plate - Black Hit Zone).
11 Targets will be shot Freestyle (White Face Plate - Black Hit zone).

Scoring:
1 Point is awarded if the target is dropped only.
Buddy System.

Two classes will be allowed in FT Open:
1. PCP's up to 35ftlbs.
2. Spring Air Rifles any power.

The time to shoot a target will not be directly monitored but it will be advisable to shoot the target within 1 to 2 minutes from the time of taking the position.
The shooting positions will be those acceptable shooting positions in FT.
Full use of Scope utilization is encouraged. Range Finding and Dialing in.

Any shooter can participate in both classes, if maximum number of participants is not exceeded.
Awards will be presented to top 3 for each class.
There will also be a best effort award for the best of the new participants.

HFT OPEN - Specifications.
Course will consist of 20 targets with distances between 7 - 41 meters.

The targets will be set up as follows:
11 targets will be knock down targets set at random without reducers color White with black hit zone - These will be shot in any allowed HFT position. Up to 50% of these can have up to 50% coverd with vegitation.
2 Knock down targets with reducers set according HFT rules color Yellow with black hit zone. These will be shot in Kneeling un supported. 100% visible
2 Knock down targets with reducers set according HFT rules color Red with white hit zone. These will be shot in Standing unsupported. 100% visible.
2 Spinners Colour Orange. These will be shot in Kneeling Supported position 100% visible.
2 Spinners Colour Blue. These will be shot Prone.
1 Spinner Color Green. This will be shot Standing Supported.

NOTE ALLOWED HFT Shooting positions are Kneeling - Standing and Prone. Sitting shots are not allowed. All shots must be taken with foot or part of body touching yellow marker or peg for the lane.

Scoring:
1 point awarded if face plate is hit.
2 points awarded if target is dropped or hit spinners.
Buddy System

Two classes will be allowed in FT Open:
1. PCP's and Spring under 15ftlbs. (chrono test - JSB Pellet 8.4grn (0.177) - JSB Pellet 15.8grn (0.22)
2. PCP's over 15ftlbs (max 35ftlbs)

The time to shoot a target will not be directly monitored but it will be advisable to shoot the target within 1 to 2 minutes from the time of taking the position.
The shooting positions will be those acceptable shooting positions in HFT.
Supporting equipment allowed: Bean Bag and Shooting Glove ONLY.
Scope adjustments to parallax and magnification are not allowed in HFT. Scope Parallax and magnification will be taped and sealed prior to the competition start.

Any shooter can participate in both classes, if maximum number of participants is not exceeded.
Awards will be presented to top 3 PCP under 15ftlbs and top 3 Spring under 15ftlb.
Awards will be presented to top 3 PCP over 15ftlbs.
Award is also presented to best effort new participants.

Bench Rest Open - Specifications.
Maximum number of entries for Open BR is 32 participants.

3 Classes:
A: PCP under 15ftlbs @ 25m
B: PCP over 15ftlb @ 25m
C: Spring @ 15m
Any caliber 0.177 - 0.20 - 0.22
If caliber bigger then 0.177 is used all unclear 0.177 scores must be plugged with 0.22 gauge.

Multiple entries permitted till max participant limit.

Score Cards: 1 X ERABSF score card consisting of 25 scoring targets in 30 minutes according to ERABSF regulations for Class A and B

Score Card: 1 X SPRBR 20 card consisting of 20 scoring targets in 30 minutes. Core ERABSF rule will be used.

If the number of participants is less the 16 then 2 Cards will be scored in one event with bench rotation.

Awards will be given as follows:
Top 3 positions per class.
Top X shooter per class.

The National Competitions.
MAAC is introducing 2 National competitions as from this season. The Nationals will be conducted in the last 2 months of the season. The National competitions are designed for those shooters who have interest and intent to participate in international events. Hence these competitions will be following the complete rules and regulations with respect to the discipline, rifle specifications and time restictions. MAAC as RGB for WFTF, ERABSF, WRABF has the right to set up specific rules for Nationals that may be more stringet to the existing core rules inorder to qualify the shooters for national selections.

MAAC will conduct 2 Nationals on for Bench Rest and for Field Target.
The nationals will have 1 round of 2 days. Each rouund is one complete weekend of activity.
During that weekend the shooters must commit their presence and follow the schedule of events that will be presented to them. Each shooter committing for the Nationals is entitled to rank for a national selection if he or she exceeds the minimum scores as set by MAAC. The shooters exceeding the minimum score mark will be ranked. In the event that funds and sponsors are available, the shooters in order of ranking will have the opportunity to represent Malta in international events. MAAC made applications for such funds for year 2010 to KMS so decisions if to or not to be able to sponsor these shooters is still open depending on the request done.
However we feel this is the right approach for those interest to make a step forward. Even if a shooter decides to participate in an international event from his own account at least he will be prepared for what to encounter.

The Nationals are open for all licensed target shooter B holders from any club or organization. Ranking is done irrispective of shooters however MAAC reserves the right to sponsor its Members only if funds are available.

FT Nationals.
Two classes
a: PCP Class 12ftlbs
b: Springer Class 12ftlbs
A competitor may enter with one rifle in each class max.
Entry Fee : Euro 25 for 2 rounds- Euro 35 if entering in two classes. Pre booking. Booking end date 15th February 2010.

Round 1 Day 1 -
50 Target Course - Duration maximum 3 hours.
Targets 10-50 meter random.
40 % of Targets Postional - 60 % Free style.
50 to 70% of Targets may be reduced.
FT target color codes (White-feestyle, Red-Standing, Yellow-Kneeling)
1 Lane 2 targets shooting time 3 minutes from step on mat.
High and low elevation targets.
ALL Weather Conditions.
Course: Rugged terrain.
Rifle Powe limit : 12 ftlbs Max
Caliber: 0.177 - 0.22
Chrono test : MAAC pellets JSB 8.4grn (0.177) and JSB 15.8grn (0.22)
Supporting Equipment: Bean Bag and Shooting gloves allowed only. Slings not allowed.
Scope: Full utilization.

Day 2 -
50 Target Course - Duration maximum 3 hours.
Targets 10-50 meter random.
20 % of Targets Postional - 80 % Free style.
70% of Targets may be reduced.
FT target color codes (White-feestyle, Red-Standing, Yellow-Kneeling)
1 Lane 2 targets shooting time 3 minutes from step on mat.
High and low elevation targets.
ALL Weather Conditions.
Course: Rugged terrain.
Rifle Powe limit : 12 ftlbs Max
Caliber: 0.177 - 0.22
Chrono test : MAAC pellets JSB 8.4grn (0.177) and JSB 15.8grn (0.22)
Supporting Equipment: Bean Bag and Shooting gloves allowed only. Slings not allowed.
Scope: Full utilization.

Minimum Score Points (MSP) for selection qualifications after 2 rounds:
PCP Class : 70*
Spring Class : 50*
* Note: These are set targets MSP's. However MAAC has the right to adjust MSP to a minimum of 5% on the average scores reached during the Nationals should these scores be either not reached or exceeded. If the MSP's are not up to standard MAAC has the right not to qualify the participants for international competitions.

Shooters exceeding MSP's will be ranked by Class.
Selections:
If funds are available these will be split highest of Class PCP and Class SPRING will be selected.

Awards.
1. All shooters will be awarded with a participation certificate.
2. The top 5 shooters from each class will receive a class medal.
3. The top shooter of combined listing will receive trophy for 1 year and medal.
4. All shooters exceeding MSP will receive the Malta Team Color shirts.

NOTE : HFT Qualifications.
The top two MSP's PCP Class and the top 2 MSP's Spring Class will conduct a separate 20 Target HFT off match for HFT selections at a later date.
The first in both classes will make it to the selection.
Funds if available are split between both shooters.
The top HFT shooter will receive trophy for 1 year and medal.
2nd , 3rd and 4th will receive a medal.

Bench Rest Nationals.
All classes available according to WRABF rules in A/R and R/F (if possible to practice by that time). ALL WRABF and ERABSF rules apply. Time limit reduced to 20min for Nationals.
One class entry allowed per participant in A/R and one class in R/F .
Entry Fee : Euro 25 for 2 rounds- Euro 35 if entering in two classes. Pre booking. Booking end date 15th February 2010.

Round 1
Day 1 -
If R/F is not practiced yet:
A/R 3 score cards with bench rotation and squadding. (20min per card)

If R/F is practiced.
A/R 3 score cards with bench rotation and squadding. (20 min per card)
R/F 3 score cards with bench rotation and squadding. (20 min per card)

Day 2 -
If R/F is not practiced yet:
A/R 3 score cards with bench rotation and squadding. (20min per card)

If R/F is practiced.
A/R 3 score cards with bench rotation and squadding. (20 min per card)
R/F 3 score cards with bench rotation and squadding. (20 min per card)

Selections and qualifications at the end of both rounds.
In the event that both A/R and R/F can be done in nationals then the following will be the MSP's:
A/R all Classes* : Max score can be 750-75X > MSP 600-15X
R/F all Classes* : Max score can be 750-75X > MSP 690-15X

* Note: These are set targets MSP's. However MAAC has the right to adjust MSP on the average scores reached during the Nationals should these scores be either not reached or exceeded. If the MSP's are not up to standard MAAC has the right not to qualify the participants for international competitions.

Shooters exceeding MSP's will be ranked by A/R class and R/F class.
If funds are available these will be split highest ranking A/R Class and highest ranking R/F will be selected.
If R/F is not possible to practice then the top 2 ranking A/R will be selected.

Awards.
1. All shooters will be awarded with a participation certificate.
2. The top 5 shooters from each class will receive a class medal.
3. The top shooter of combined listing will receive trophy for 1 year and medal.
4. All shooters exceeding MSP will receive the Malta Team Color shirts.

Note About Nationals:
More info will be released in the process if you have any questions please do not hesitate to ask MAAC committee members.

The Schedule.
There following are the planned dates for the activity program. MAAC has the right to re schedule any of the dates without prior notice or justification. Please note that all OPEN competitions will be held at the Victoria Shooters Range. Details of locations for FT and BR Nationals will be issued later.
Sunday 25th October 2010 - HFT OPEN - Registration and Chrono start 7am till 8am. 8.15 Safety Briefing. 8.30am Start.

Sunday 8th November 2010 - BR OPEN - Registration and Chrono start 7am till 8am. 8.15 Safety Briefing. 8.30am Start.

Sunday 22nd November 2010 - FT OPEN - Registration and Chrono start 7am till 8am. 8.15 Safety Briefing. 8.30am Start.

Sunday 6th December 2010 - BR OPEN - Registration and Chrono start 7am till 8am. 8.15 Safety Briefing. 8.30am Start.

Sunday 13th December 2010 - OPEN DAY - DETAIL WILL BE ISSUED LATER.

Sunday 10th January 2011 - FT OPEN - Registration and Chrono start 7am till 8am. 8.15 Safety Briefing. 8.30am Start.

Sunday 31st January 2011 - HFT OPEN - Registration and Chrono start 7am till 8am. 8.15 Safety Briefing. 8.30am Start.

Sunday 7th February 2011 - FT OPEN - Registration and Chrono start 7am till 8am. 8.15 Safety Briefing. 8.30am Start.

Sunday 7th March 2011 - FT OPEN SPRING GUNS ONLY.

Sunday 28th March 2011 - HFT OPEN - Registration and Chrono start 7am till 8am. 8.15 Safety Briefing. 8.30am Start.

Sunday 18th April 2011 - FT Open SPRING GUNS ONLY.

Saturday 8th May 2011 - FT Nationals Round 1 day 1
Sunday 9th May 2011 - FT Nationals Round 1 day 2

Sunday 30th May 2011 - BR OPEN - Registration and Chrono start 7am till 8am. 8.15 Safety Briefing. 8.30am Start.

Saturday 12th June 2011 - BR Nationals Round 1 Day 1
Sunday 12th June 2011 - BR Nationals Round 1 Day 2

Note : Some of you might be wondering were did the pistol competitions go. These will not be scheduled. If there is general interest for these activities then available slots can be assigned.

MAAC-ACTIVITY PROGRAM 2009-2010

NEW Activity Program 2011

Schedule 2009-2010 Season

MAAC - NEW COMPETITION PROGRAM Season 2009-2010