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SERVICE/FIELD/HUNTER/SPORTER/MATCH RIFLE AUSTRALIAN "NATIONAL MATCHES” and “AUSTRALIAN MASTERS” at TAMWORTH PVRC  14-15-16 MAY 2009 * * * All licensed shooters welcome to attend * * *   NOTICE: 2010 AIHPA AGM

(Sorry, this photo was taken late in the event, and many were not able to appear...)

The 2010 National Rifle Matches, a great success.

The 2010 AIHPA National Rifle Matches hosted by Tamworth Peel Valley Rifle Club were shot 14-16 May.  They were very well run and very well contested thanks to the many volunteers, and the many shooters.

The weather was perfect for a mid May day of shooting, but again the Tamworth winds and early afternoon shadows were hard to overcome by the most serious of shooters.

The numbers overall were good, but mostly due to the QLD shooters came in force.  NSW shooter numbers seemed much lower than previous years.  It was a shame NSW didn’t front with a little more commitment, but overall, all organisers and the AIHPA are pleased with the outcome.  Hopefully the 2011 National Matches will have massive numbers from the rival states, and our shooter friends from ACT, VIC and WA, who have tasted XC shooting, will support the best National Rifle Matches in Australia.  The National Matches are the best matches in Australia, and all should make absolute commitment to attend.

The AIHPA end of an era, but look for bright future with new leaders…following the 2010 AGM.

After 7 years as President of the AIHPA, David Waters stepped aside, along with all the other executive positions, to allow a completely fresh approach to the AIHPA in the coming years.

The AGM was well attended, with many good points raised by incumbents and members.  After some reviews and reports of 2009, all positions were declared vacant.  Matt Avard stood for President, and was unopposed in gaining the top job.  Matt is a keen AIHPA member, and XC style shooter.  We all trust Matt will do his best president the association into the future.

The AGM saw also some fresh faced into the other executive positions, namely:

Senior Vice President               Kim Ellis

Junior Vice President                Norm Baynes

Secutary/Treasurer                   Brad Avard

Committee (alpha order)           Craig Mahoney

                                                David Waters

                                                Glenn Skipworth

                                                Graham Smith

                                                Matt Lewis

                                                Peter Barnier

                                                Simon Ross

BRING - Spotting Scope (for marked shots), Shooting MAT, Eye/Ear protection, and all other needs.

Overview:  Shooters may enter up to 2 rifle spec classes over the 2x IMC matches – 1 rifle spec per day for IMC only. Shooter chooses which day they will shoot their elected rifle spec.  Shooting the same spec over 2 days will have the 2^nd result count towards the next highest spec (forwards compatible). 

FRIDAY                  7.00am ARRIVAL AND SIGN-ON.

MATCH 1   - VMC VINTAGE SERVICE NATIONALS (for service Spec 1 rifles - others for fun) SR Targets RESULTS

String 1            200,     Slow Fire         - 5 sighters and 10 shots, Prone, 15min.

String 2            200,     Rapid               - 10 shots, 70 seconds Prone from standing.

String 3            200,     Rapid               - 10 shots 70 seconds, Sitting or Kneeling.

String 4            200,     Deliberate         - 10 shots, Standing Off Hand, 10min.

MATCH 2a - IMC INTERNATIONAL SERVICE NATIONALS (first rifle spec – same as Match 1)    RESULTS

String 1            200,     Deliberate         - 2 sighters and 10 shots, Standing Off Hand, on NRA SR target – 12min.

String 2            200,     Rapid               - 2 sighters, 10 shots 60 seconds, Sitting or Kneeling, SR target. +10sec Int

String 3            300,     Rapid               - 2 sighters then 10 shots 70 sec, Prone, SR3 Target.

SATURDAY           7.00am ARRIVAL AND SIGN-ON.

MATCH 2b - IMC INTERNATIONAL SERVICE NATIONALS (2^nd rifle spec choice)    RESULTS

MATCH 3   - AUSTRALIAN MASTERS. Agg of strings 1, 3 & first 10 shots of string 4 from Match 2.   RESULTS

MATCH 4   - TACTICAL NATIONALS – 600m “ANY Rifle” (any sight) (bi-pod or front rest etc only)   RESULTS

Warm Up         5 shots in 5 minutes.                  Entire match shot on MR-1 target.

                        - Deliberate, 10 rounds in 3 minutes (no marking), then directly into next string,

SUNDAY             7.30am ARRIVAL AND SIGN-ON.

MATCH 5   - AMC AUSTRALIAN SERVICE NATIONALS (ALL rifle specs)       RESULTS

300m Slow Fire,           Prone U/S        2 sighters + 10 rounds              12min,                4x4 Fig 12

            300m  Rapid Fire,        Prone U/S        10 rounds                                 30-30-30sec,     4x4 Fig 12

            300m  Snap Fire,          Prone U/S        10 rounds                                 3sec per exp,    4x4 Fig 12

            200m  Rapid Fire,        Sitting U/S        2 sighters + 10 rounds              30-30-30sec,     Fig 11

            200m  Snap Fire,          Sitting U/S        2 sighters + 10 rounds              3sec per shot,    Fig 12

Cost: $10 AIHPA rego per competitor.  $20 per day or $50 for entire weekend.

Non AIHPA members pay $5 event pass to be eligible to titles, or may join on the day.

Covers range fee’s, dinner Friday, BBQ lunch Sunday and trophies and patches. Just show up each day.

There is NO lunch severed Fri or Sat – BYO.

Accommodation: - If not camping, plenty of Motels 20min from range (Tamworth) – self to organise.

 Suggest: Abraham Lincoln Motel. 343 Armidale Road, Tel: 02 6766 1233 email:  info@abrahamlincoln.com.au

NOTES:  All matches shot in accordance with relevant rulebooks.

* * * Organisers reserve the right to change the event and/or schedule without notice. * * *