AIHPA - HIGH POWER RIFLE
STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS (Various States)

Rules:               - This event is shot in accordance with AIHPA rules.

Occurrence:      - This is an annual event - per state.  Each state may run its own state titles.

Timings:            - May be shot over more than 1 day, but multiple days must be back to back, or as close together as reasonably possible.

Location:           - This event may be shot anywhere in Australia.
- Hosts must apply to AIHPA in writing.  AIHPA committee will award the event to the hosts best suitable to run the event.

Event Status:     Group C (refer to status table under chapter “Competition Guidelines”).

Classification:    - Closed Event or Open Event - refer to each event guide.
                        - If a Closed Event, then non AIHPA members pay a $ nominated event temporary registration fee that covers this
                          event only, classifying the event to “Semi-Open”.  This offers the non-member the right to claim outright trophies, but
                          titles and classified trophies are still only open to AIHPA members.

Championships: 

    IMC Titles:    - Minimum schedule of 1x International Match Course.
 - The match may be expanded by adding additional strings or a full courses.
 - Where possible, the schedule should allow shooters to contest more than 1 rifle specification - perhaps run the course 2 or more times.

                        Rifle Specs:       - All specifications accepted (1, 1a, 2, 3, 5, 5a).
                         - Depending entries, some rifle specs may be combined.
                         - An “Any Rifle” spec may be eligible to shoot out of competition at the discretion of the hosts/organisers.

                        Awards:             - Titles and Trophies for each rifle spec per advert.
                        - Additional trophies by shooter classification, if offered, per event program.
                        - Only AIHPA members are eligible for Title and classified trophies.
                        - Non-AIHPA members will be eligible to titles and outright trophies if a temporary membership fee was paid.

    VMC Titles:   - Minimum schedule of 1x Vintage Match Course.
 - The match may be expanded by adding additional strings or a full courses.
 - In the interests of competition and good faith, shooters should be encouraged to contest this event using Spec 1 rifles.

                        Rifle Specs:       - All specifications accepted (1, 1a, 2/3, 5/5a).
                         - Depending entries, some rifle specs may be combined.
                         - An “Any Rifle” spec may be eligible to shoot out of competition at the discretion of the hosts/organisers.

                        Awards:             - Titles and Trophies for each rifle spec per advert.
                        - Additional trophies by shooter classification, if offered, per event program.
                        - Only AIHPA members are eligible for Title and classified trophies.
                        - Non-AIHPA members will be eligible to titles and outright trophies if a temporary membership fee was paid.

    AMC Titles:   - Minimum schedule of 1x Australian Match Course.
 - The match may be expanded by adding additional strings or a full courses.
 - Where possible, the schedule should allow shooters to contest more than 1 rifle specification - perhaps run the course 2 or more times.

                        Rifle Specs:       - All specifications accepted (1, 1a, 2/3, 5/5a).
                         - Depending entries, some rifle specs may be combined.
                         - An “Any Rifle” spec may be eligible to shoot out of competition at the discretion of the hosts/organisers.

                        Awards:             - Titles and Trophies for each rifle spec per advert.
                        - Additional trophies by shooter classification, if offered, per event program.
                        - Only AIHPA members are eligible for Title and classified trophies.
                        - Non-AIHPA members will be eligible to titles and outright trophies if a temporary membership fee was paid.

    TMC Titles:   - Minimum schedule of 1x Tactical Match Course.
 - The match may be expanded by adding additional strings or a full courses.
 - Where possible, the schedule should allow shooters to contest more than 1 rifle specification - perhaps run the course 2 or more times.

                        Rifle Specs:       - All specifications accepted, and shoot combined (1/1a/2/3/5/5a) - "Any Rifle".

                        Awards:             - Titles and Trophies for outright per advert.
                        - Only AIHPA members are eligible for Title and classified trophies.
                        - Non-AIHPA members will be eligible to titles and outright trophies if a temporary membership fee was paid.

General Information: 

Although this is a “Closed” event, every licensed shooter is encouraged to participate as they may pay a small fee to become temporarily registered to compete.  There is always the option to join AIHPA on the day, and compete with full entitlements 

This event may be run in conjunction with another event, of any type, and interested entrants are encouraged to source a flyer for the event and check all relevant information, such as matches, range details, required equipment, entry fees etc.

Changes:          Organisers reserve the right to change the event or schedule without notice.