The Arizona State Palma Championships
  4-6-December 2008
Palma®
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Note: This internet announcement was taken from the official Match Program available from Middleton Tompkins, PO Box 11684, Prescott, AZ, 86304.
In the event of typo's, errors or inconsistancy, the official announcement takes precedence., unless you are trying to dial mid's phone number.

2008


  1. Range Location: The Ben Avery (Black Canyon) Shooting Range, 25 miles north of Phoenix, AZ. 1/2 mile west of I-17 on the Carefree Hwy. (exit 223). Competitors will enter through the gate at "Long Shot Drive". behind the 1000 yard lin, this gate is 1/2 mile west of the main gate.  MAP
  2. NOTE, long shot drive is LOCKED the combo is "2005" it must be kept locked.
  3. Facilities:A camping area, with electricity, watter & toilet facilities is available, during the matches, for competitors only. Soft drinks are available, bur bring your own lunch.
  4. Sleep Inn Phoenix, North, is offering us a special room rate, $55 or $60 per night, for 1 or 2 people per room. ask for Arizona Rifle & Pistol Assoc Rate - 1-602-504-1200

    Warning: GLASS BOTTLES ARE NOT ALLOWED ANYWHERE ON THE RANGE! Possession of glass bottles can result in a fine of from $40 to $80.
      [I do not believe this rule is currently valid, but rather than take any chances, I don't bring glass bottles.]
     

  5. Rules: Current NRA Highpower rules shall apply.
  6. Eligibility:Open to individual members of the NRA, except that Juniors may be members of an NRA affiliated club in lieu of individual membership. All competitors must be paid-up members of the ASR&PA. ($15.00 for adults, $5.00 for Juniors. If a competitor does not wish to join the ASR&PA he/she may pay a $5.00 surcharge for this match.)
  7. Advanced Entries are required: All entries must be paid in advance.
  8. Individual Entries:Make entry in individual events on the Registration & Entry Form (include NRA membership ID#). Entries MUST be accompanied by check, money order or NRA award points made payable to ASR&PA, HP Division. Mail to Middleton Tompkins, PO Box 11684, Prescott, AZ, 86304. Phone: (928) 776-8576. Fees paid by those unable to attend will be refunded upon request, less a $10.00 service fee, providing cancellation is made prior to 6:00 PM. Monday, 30-Nov-08. There will be no refunds for those cancelling after that time.
  9. Entries Close: 6:00 PM Monday, 30-Nov-08. Entries after this time are considered late entries and may be accepted to fill vacancies on existing relasy only. An additional $20.00 will be charged for late entries.
  10. Entry Limits: 100 Individual entries.
  11. Fees:
  12. Reminder: Everyone who is not a current paid-up member of the ASR&PA must select one of the following options:
    1. Those wishing to be a member of the ASR&PA may do so by submitting appropriate fees ($20.00 for adults; $5.00 for juniors).
    2. Those not wishing to be a member of the ASR&PA must pay a $5.00 one-time Membership fee for thsi match.
    Late entry fee: $20.00 in addition to appropriate match fee.

    Challenge fee: $1.00. The challenge fee must be paid at the time the challenge is requested.

    Practice Firing: Practice will be available on Thursday, 3-Dec from 9 AM until 3 PM. There is a $10.00 fee paid on the firing line.

  13. Targets: LR at 800, 900 and 1000 yards
  14. Target Service: Competitors will pull their own targets.
  15. Open Bolt Indicator (OBI): Approved NRA "open bolt indicators" are required to be used at all times except during the preparation time and firing of your relay. Those not having an OBI may purchase one at the stat. office for $1.00 each.
  16. Squadding: all matches will be squaded. Squadding tickets for individual matches will be issued at the Stat. Office starting at approx. 7:00 AM on Friday 2-Dec, Saturday 3-Dec and Sunday 4-Dec. A competitor who fails to obtain his squadding ticket by 8:00 AM will only be squadded to fill up vacancies.Be prepared to show ASR&PA and NRA membership cards and NRA highpower rifle classification card when picking up squadding tickets.
  17. Scoring: Competitors will score. Any competitor failing to perform scoring duties may be disqualified.
  18. Classification: NRA Highpower Classification will be used. Rule 19.6 "Assigned Classification" may be used. Those unclassified for without proof of classification, will be required to compete in the Master class. Please indicate classification on the Registration & Entry Form.
  19. Division by Rifle: Matches #1, #2, #3 & #4 (Division A), Service Rifle and (Division B) NRA Palma Rifle rule 3.3.3.

  20. Note: Individuals in Division A must fire the Service Rifle in all matches.

  21. Categories: (Fri, Sat & Sun) Service, (Includes Reserve, and National Guard), Civilian Service Rifle, and Palma Rifle.
  22. Awards: Monetary awards will be given to each Match winner and to the high individuals in each Division Category/Class award group on Friday, Saturday a& Sunday in accordance with a schedule which will be posted at the stat office prior to commencement of firing. Award groups must contain a minimum of 5 competitors or they will be combined with the next appropriate award group per policy. Second, thrid, fourth place, etc. awards will be given based on one awared for each seven (7) competitors, i.e. second 8-14, third 15-21, etc.
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    Special individual awards:In match #4 a High Junior award will be given if there are 5 or more entries.

  24. Challenge Period:The challenge period ends 1/2 hour after the posting of the match results.

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    Match Schedule
     Friday, 4-Dec-08, 8:30 AM

    Match #1: Palma Individual Match.

    Stage #1, Match #5
    Saturday, 5-Dec-08, 8:30 AM

    Match #2: Palma Individual Match.



    Stage #2, Match #5
    Sunday, 6-Dec-08, 8:30 AM

    Match #3: Palma Individual Match.


    Match #4: The Arizona State Palma Championship: An aggregate of the scores fired in matches #1, #2 and #3.

    Stage #3, Match #5




    Match #5: Palma Team Match.


    The match will be fired in 3 stages:
     



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