Canadian Cadet Movement

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1 Canadian Cadet Movement Marksmanship Championship Series 4 National Championship 3 Provincial/Territorial Championship 2 Zone Championship 1 Corps/Squadron Championship March 2012

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3 TABLE OF CONTENTS PART 4 MARKSMANSHIP CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES SECTION 1 INTRODUCTION SECTION 2 GENERAL INFORMATION SCOPE STAGES FUNDING ENTRY FEES COMPETITORS COACH EQUIPMENT RESPONSIBILITIES FOR IMPLEMENTATION STAGE 1 CORPS/SQUADRON CHAMPIONSHIP STAGE 2 ZONE CHAMPIONSHIP STAGE 3 PROVINCIAL/TERRITORIAL CHAMPIONSHIP STAGE 4 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP MATCHES SECTION 3 MATCH CONDITIONS STAGE 1 CORPS/SQUADRON CHAMPIONSHIP STAGE 2 ZONE CHAMPIONSHIP STAGE 3 PROVINCIAL/TERRITORIAL CHAMPIONSHIP STAGE 4 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP SECTION 4 RULES FOREWORD GENERAL SAFETY REGULATIONS COMPETITORS ELIGIBILITY RULES FOR INDIVIDUALS AND TEAMS MEETINGS AND DRAWS RIFLES EQUIPMENT TARGETS PELLETS FACILITIES RANGE LAYOUT AND SPECIFICATIONS COACHING TRAINING COMPETITORS RELAY SEQUENCE RANGE COMMANDS COMPETITION FIRING/ZEROING TIME LIMITS SCORING RESULTS CHALLENGES PROTESTS INFRACTIONS WARNINGS, PENALTIES AND DISQUALIFICATIONS JURY SUPPLEMENTARY RULES FOR STANDING MATCH March 2012i

4 ANNEX A Challenge form/formulaire de défi A-1 ANNEX B Protest form/formulaire de protêt B-1 ANNEX C Infraction form/formulaire d infraction C-1 ANNEX D ChalLenge register/registre des défis D-1 ANNEX E Protest register/registre des protêts E-1 ANNEX F Infraction register/registre des infractions F-1 GLOSSARY LIST OF ACRONYMS/ABBREVIATIONS GL-1 LA-1 ii

5 PART 4 MARKSMANSHIP CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES SECTION 1 INTRODUCTION Air rifle marksmanship is one of the most popular and appealing aspects of tri-service cadet training. Many of our cadet corps/squadrons have long reaped the benefits of competitive marksmanship programs at the local, provincial/territorial and national levels, but now all cadets have the same opportunity to compete on an equally funded basis in a national marksmanship championship series. We encourage those of you who are participating in other air rifle marksmanship competitions sponsored by the Cadet Leagues and rifle associations and federations to continue to do so. For those of you who have not had the chance to participate in a marksmanship competition, we want to welcome you to the sport and encourage you to take advantage of the many benefits that competitive cadet marksmanship has to offer. As seasoned competitors and coaches will attest, competitive marksmanship offers nothing but the best to cadets. An unparalleled sense of achievement is gained as a cadet strives towards excellence in a sport that allows all competitors to compete on an equal basis. Self-confidence, acceptance of responsibility, and sports etiquette are just some of the life skills acquired from the training. A healthy respect for firearms, the development of proficient use of rifles for sport and recreational purposes, and an improvement in self-discipline are additional benefits. Regardless of your level of experience, you will find this booklet to be quite user-friendly. Simple and straight forward concepts, clearly defined terms and easily understood rules are detailed in the following pages. If you are one of the many corps/squadron Commanding Officers (CO) who has hesitated to involve your corps/squadron in a marksmanship competition, the time to start is now. Competitive marksmanship offers a unique opportunity to expose your cadets to an exciting challenge. Perhaps the most significant element in this Championship Series is the conduct of Zone Championships during Stage 2. These one-day competitions between cadet corps and squadrons in the same geographical area create a positive learning environment within a friendly atmosphere. Remember, there is limited cost to you at the corps/squadron level. Rifles and pellets, portable ranges, targets, and travel to provincial/territorial and national competitions are all funded by the Canadian Forces. With a little time and effort it could be one of your cadets on the podium at the National Championship or even at the Olympics! March 2012

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7 SECTION 2 GENERAL INFORMATION SCOPE The Canadian Cadet Movement Marksmanship Championship Series is a tri-service training activity that is designed to ensure that all cadet corps/squadrons have the opportunity to participate on an equal level. It has the following aims: a. To encourage cadet participation in marksmanship; b. To enhance the mandatory marksmanship training at the cadet corps/squadron; c. To improve cadets skill level in marksmanship; and d. To assist in the identification of cadets for marksmanship and coach training. Cadets train and compete at the corps/squadron level to represent their corps/squadrons at higher level competitions. STAGES The Championship Series is conducted in four stages as follows: FUNDING a. Stage 1 Corps/Squadron Championship; b. Stage 2 Zone Championship; c. Stage 3 Provincial/Territorial Championship; and d. Stage 4 National Championship. Responsibility for funding is as follows: a. Stage 1 Cadet corps/squadron; b. Stage 2 Cadet corps/squadron/regional Cadet Support Unit (RCSU); c. Stage 3 Regional Cadet Support Unit (RCSU); and d. Stage 4 Directorate of Cadets and Junior Canadian Rangers (D Cdts & JCR). ENTRY FEES Corps/squadrons will not be charged an entry fee at any stage of the Championship Series March 2012

8 COMPETITORS Unit Teams should consist of five (5) Competitors, at least two (2) of whom must be classified as Juniors. In exceptional circumstances, a Unit Team may consist of four (4) Competitors, at least one (1) of whom must be classified as a Junior. A Junior is a cadet who has not reached his or her 15th birthday on or before the final day of the National Cadet Marksmanship Championship (including the final day of travel). Cadet corps/squadrons that cannot field a team may enter individual Competitors (maximum of three (3) per corps or squadron). At the National Championship, Composite Teams must consist of five (5) Competitors, at least two (2) of whom must be classified as Juniors. COACH Each Unit Team and Composite Team (National Championship only) must have either a member of the Canadian Forces (CF) or a Civilian Instructor (CI) as an Adult Coach. (Rule 11.2) EQUIPMENT Corps/squadrons are responsible to ensure Competitors have appropriate equipment at all stages of the Championship Series. Equipment must comply with specifications detailed in Rule 6. RESPONSIBILITIES FOR IMPLEMENTATION Local, regional and national Offices of Primary Interest (OPI) will distribute specific information annually regarding the conduct of the stage of the Championship Series for which they are responsible. STAGE 1 CORPS/SQUADRON CHAMPIONSHIP OPI Cadet corps/squadron Commanding Officer (CO) Objective To conduct a corps/squadron level competition to select a team to compete at Stage 2. Date Normally conducted between September and January. Specific date to be confirmed annually by the OPI. Location To be confirmed annually by the OPI. Entry Procedures To be confirmed annually by the OPI. Target Scoring Responsibility of the OPI. Awards An awards scheme may be established at the OPI s discretion. STAGE 2 ZONE CHAMPIONSHIP OPI Commandant RCSU / Regional Marksmanship Coordinator March 2012

9 Objective Where possible, to conduct a Zone Championship for corps/squadrons located in the same geographic area. For those corps/squadrons which cannot participate in a Zone Championship, to conduct a Mail-In Competition. Select the overall highest scoring Unit Teams and highest scoring Individuals by element. Select the overall highest scoring Unit Teams and highest scoring Individuals to compete at Stage 3. Date Normally conducted between February and March. Specific date to be confirmed annually by the OPI. Location(s) To be confirmed annually by the OPI. Entry Procedures To be confirmed annually by the OPI. Target Distribution OPI is responsible for controlling targets used in Zone Championship and Mail-In Competitions by use of an identification system. Target Scoring Responsibility of the OPI. Awards Responsibility of the OPI. Highest Unit Team(s) and Individual(s). Each Competitor will receive the Cadet Zone Marksmanship Championship pin. Other awards may be given at the OPI s discretion. STAGE 3 PROVINCIAL/TERRITORIAL CHAMPIONSHIP OPI CO RCSU / Regional Marksmanship Coordinator. Objective To conduct a Provincial/Territorial Championship in each discipline for the highest scoring Unit Teams and highest scoring Individuals as selected in Stage 2 (number of participating teams and individuals will be at the discretion of the OPI). To select the highest scoring Unit Team and the highest scoring Individuals (to form a Composite Team(s)) to compete at Stage 4. Date Normally conducted between late March and early April. Specific date to be confirmed annually by the OPI. Location To be confirmed annually by the OPI. Awards Highest Individual score(s), Highest Junior score(s) and Highest Unit Team score(s). Each Competitor will receive the Cadet Provincial/Territorial Marksmanship Championship pin. Other awards may be given at the OPI s discretion. STAGE 4 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP OPI D Cdts & JCR / National Marksmanship Coordinator. Objective To conduct a National Championship for the highest scoring Unit Team and highest scoring Individuals (Composite Team(s)) from each province and territory as selected in Stage 3. Date Conducted annually in early May. Specific date to be confirmed by the OPI March 2012

10 Location To be confirmed annually by the OPI. Awards Highest Open Individual score(s) (prone, standing and combined), Highest Junior Individual score(s) (prone, standing and combined), Highest Unit Team score(s) (prone, standing and combined), Highest Composite Team score(s) (prone, standing and combined) and Highest Provincial Team Scores. Each Competitor will receive the Cadet National Marksmanship Championship pin. Other awards may be given at the OPI s discretion. MATCHES Stage 1 Corps/Squadron Championship: Match 1.1 Unit Team Selection Stage 2 Zone Championship: Match 1.2 A Match 1.2 B Match 1.2.C Match 1.2 D Match 1.2 E Unit Team Open Prone Individual Junior Prone Individual Open Individual Standing (Optional) Junior Individual Standing (Optional) Stage 3 Provincial/Territorial Championship: Match 1.3.A Match 1.3.B Match 1.3.C Match 1.3 D Match 1.3 E Unit Team Open Prone Individual Junior Prone Individual Open Individual Standing (Optional) Junior Individual Standing (Optional) March 2012

11 Stage 4 National Championship: Match 1.4.A Match 1.4.B Match 1.4.C Match 1.4.D Match 1.4.E Match 1.4.F Match 1.4.G Match 1.4.H Match 1.4.I Match 1.4 J Match 1.4 K Match 1.4 L Match 1.4 M Match 1.4 N Match 1.4 O Unit Team Composite Team Unit Prone Team Composite Prone Team Unit Standing Team Composite Standing Team Provincial/Territorial Team Open Prone Individual Junior Prone Individual Open Standing Individual Junior Standing Individual Open Individual Cumulative Junior Individual Cumulative Open Individual Final Junior Individual Final Note. During Stages 2, 3 and 4, Concurrent Matches will be conducted. This means that for example, a cadet s targets fired for Match 1.3.B will also be used to rank the cadet in Match 1.3.A March 2012

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13 SECTION 3 MATCH CONDITIONS STAGE 1 CORPS/SQUADRON CHAMPIONSHIP Match 1.1 Unit Team Selection Competitors Any cadet from a corps/squadron Distance Ten (10) meters (Rule 10.3) Position Prone unsupported (Rule 15.1) Rifle Daisy 853C or Avanti 853C (Rule 5.3.1) Loading Single pellet loading only Use of 5 pellet clip is prohibited Course of Fire CO s discretion Highest Possible Score (HPS) In accordance with Course of Fire Time Limit CO s discretion Target CO s discretion Pellets Only DND issued pellets will be used Safety Equipment Safety glasses or shatterproof eyeglasses (Rule 2.1.7) must be worn. The wearing of hearing protection is recommended (Rule 2.1.8) Coaching Coaching when the Competitor is on the firing line is permitted (Rule 11) Equipment Telescope may be used (Rule 6.3.5) Sling may be used (Rule and Rule ) Jacket may be worn (Rule 6.3.1) Glove may be worn (Rule 6.3.3) Hat may be worn (Rule 6.3.7) Mat may be used (Rule 6.3.6, Rule and Rule ) Return of Targets N/A Awards CO s discretion March 2012

14 STAGE 2 ZONE CHAMPIONSHIP Match 1.2.A Match 1.2.B Match 1.2.C Match 1.2.D Match 1.2.E Competitors Unit Team Open Prone Individual Junior Prone Individual Open Standing Individual (optional Junior Standing Individual (optional) One team per Sea, Army and Air Cadet corps/squadron Individuals from Sea, Army and Air Cadet corps/squadrons which have not entered a Unit Team Team Strength Five (5) Competitors (Rule 3.1.1), including a minimum of two (2) Juniors (Rule 3.2.1) to be scored as a Unit Team (Rule 3.3 and 3.3.1) Top four (4) Competitors to count towards team score Distance Ten (10) meters (Rule 10.3) Position Prone unsupported (Rule 15.1) Standing unsupported (Rule 24.2) Rifle Daisy 853C or Avanti 853C (Rule 5.3.1) Loading Single pellet loading only Use of 5 pellet clip is prohibited Course of Fire 40 pellets per Competitor Ten (10) pellets per target Two (2) targets per relay (Rule 7.1.1) Two (2) relays for the Championship Number of prone and standing targets at the discretion of the OPI Unlimited Zeroing shots Highest Possible Score (HPS) 400 per Competitor 1600 per team Time Limit 30 minutes per relay (Rule 16) Pellets Only DND issued pellets will be used Safety Equipment Safety glasses or shatterproof eyeglasses (Rule 2.1.7) must be worn. The wearing of hearing protection is recommended (Rule 2.1.8) Coaching Coaching when the Competitor is on the firing line is permitted (Rule 11) March 2012

15 Equipment Telescope may be used (Rule 6.3.5) Use of Sling (Rule 6.3.4, Rule and Rule ) Jacket may be worn (Rule 6.3.1) Glove may be worn (Rule 6.3.3) Hat may be worn (Rule 6.3.7) Mat may be used (Rule 6.3.6, Rule and Rule ) Return of Targets Completed targets may be returned to the Area/Region office as directed by the OPI Awards Matches 1.2.A, B, C, D & E coordinated by RCSU, Selection to Stage 3 Provincial/Territorial Championship. Each competitor is awarded the Zone Marksmanship Championship pin March 2012

16 STAGE 3 PROVINCIAL/TERRITORIAL CHAMPIONSHIP Match 1.3.A Match 1.3.B Match 1.3.C Match 1.3.D Match 1.3.E Unit Team Open Prone Individual Junior Prone Individual Open Standing Individual (optional) Junior Standing Individual (optional) Competitors Teams and Individuals based on the results of Stage 2 Team Strength Five (5) Competitors (Rule 3.1.1), including a minimum of two (2) Juniors (Rule 3.2.1) to be scored as a Unit Team (Rule 3.3 and 3.3.1) Top four (4) Competitors to count towards team score Distance Ten (10) meters (Rule 10.3) Position Prone unsupported (Rule 15.1) Standing unsupported (Rule 24.2) Rifle Daisy 853C or Avanti 853C (Rule 5.3.1) Loading Course of Fire Single pellet loading only Use of 5 pellet clip is prohibited 40 pellets per Competitor Ten (10) pellets per target Two (2) targets per relay (Rule 7.1.1) Two (2) relays for the Championship Number of prone and standing targets at the discretion of the OPI Unlimited Zeroing shots Highest Possible Score (HPS) 400 per Competitor 1600 per team Time Limit 30 minutes per relay (Rule 16) Pellets Only DND issued pellets will be used Safety Equipment Safety glasses or shatterproof eyeglasses (Rule 2.1.7) must be worn. The wearing of hearing protection is recommended (Rule 2.1.8) Coaching Coaching when the Competitor is on the firing line is permitted (Rule 11) March 2012

17 Equipment Awards Telescope may be used (Rule 6.3.5) Use of Sling (Rule 6.3.4, Rule and Rule ) Jacket may be worn (Rule 6.3.1) Glove may be worn (Rule 6.3.3) Hat may be worn (Rule 6.3.7) Mat may be used (Rule 6.3.6, Rule and Rule ) Matches 1.3.A, B, C, D & E coordinated by RCSU. Selection to Stage 4 National Championship. Each competitor awarded the Provincial/Territorial Marksmanship Championship pin March 2012

18 STAGE 4 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP Match 1.4.A Match 1.4.B Competitors Team Strength Unit Team Composite Team Open to the top Unit Team from each province, based on results from Stage 3 Open to a Composite Team from each province, based on results from Stage 3 Open to a second Composite Team from Ontario and Quebec, based on results of Stage 3 Note: Northern Region will be represented by three (3) Composite Teams, one representing each Territory, based on results from Stage 3. Unit: Five (5) Competitors (Rule 3.1.1) including a minimum of two (2) Juniors (Rule 3.2.1) to be scored as a Unit Team (Rule 3.3 and 3.3.1) top four (4) Competitors to count for team score Composite: Five (5) Competitors (Rule 3.1.1) including a minimum of two (2) Juniors (Rule 3.2.1) to be scored as a Composite Team (Rule 3.3 and 3.3.2) top four (4) Competitors to count for team score Distance Ten (10) meters (Rule 10.3) Position Prone unsupported (Rule 15.1) Standing unsupported (Rule 24.2) Rifle Daisy 853C or Avanti 853C (Rule 5.3.1) Loading Course of Fire Single pellet loading only Use of five (5) pellet clip is prohibited 210 pellets deliberate per team member Ten (10) pellets per target Two (2) targets per relay prone (Rule 7.1.1) Seven (7) relays for prone for the Championship (7 relays of 20 shots) Four (4) relays for standing for the Championship (3 relays of 20 shots, one relay of 10 shots) Unlimited Zeroing shots Highest Possible Score (HPS) 2100 per Competitor 8400 per Unit or Composite Team Time Limit 30 minutes per relay (Rule 16) Pellets Only DND issued pellets will be used March 2012

19 Safety Equipment Safety glasses or shatterproof eyeglasses (Rule 2.1.7) must be worn. The wearing of hearing protection is recommended (Rule 2.1.8) Coaching Coaching when the Competitor is on the firing line is permitted (Rule 11) Equipment Telescope may be used (Rule 6.3.5) Use of Sling (Rule 6.3.4, Rule , Rule ) Jacket may be worn (Rule 6.3.1) Glove may be worn (Rule 6.3.3) Hat may be worn (Rule 6.3.7) Mat may be used (Rule 6.3.6, Rule and Rule ) Awards Matches 1.4. A, B Coordinated by D Cdts & JCR in conjunction with the National Cadet Leagues. Each competitor awarded the National Marksmanship Championship pin March 2012

20 STAGE 4 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP Match 1.4.C Match 1.4.D Competitors Unit Prone Team Composite Prone Team Open to the top Unit Team from each province, based on results from Stage 3. Open to a Composite Team from each province, based on results from Stage 3. Open to a second Composite Team from Ontario and Quebec, based on results of Stage 3. Note: Northern Region will be represented by three (3) Composite Teams, one representing each Territory, based on results from Stage 3. Team Strength Unit: Five (5) Competitors (Rule 3.1.1) including a minimum of two (2) Juniors (Rule 3.2.1) to be scored as a Unit Team (Rule 3.3 and 3.3.1) top four (4) Competitors to count for team score. Composite: Five (5) Competitors (Rule 3.1.1) including a minimum of two (2) Juniors (Rule 3.2.1) to be scored as a Composite Team (Rule 3.3 and 3.3.2) top four (4) Competitors to count for team score. Distance Ten (10) meters (Rule 10.3) Position Prone unsupported (Rule 15.1) Rifle Daisy 853C or Avanti 853C (Rule 5.3.1) Loading Course of Fire Single pellet loading only Use of five (5) pellet clip is prohibited 140 pellets deliberate per team member Ten (10) pellets per target Two (2) targets per relay prone (Rule 7.1.1) Seven (7) relays for prone for the Championship (7 relays of 20 shots) Unlimited Zeroing shots Highest Possible Score (HPS) 1400 per Competitor 5600 per Unit or Composite Team Time Limit 30 minutes per relay (Rule 16) Pellets Only DND issued pellets will be used Safety Equipment Safety glasses or shatterproof eyeglasses (Rule 2.1.7) must be worn. The wearing of hearing protection is recommended (Rule 2.1.8) Coaching Coaching when the Competitor is on the firing line is permitted (Rule 11) March 2012

21 Equipment Telescope may be used (Rule 6.3.5) Use of Sling (Rule and Rule ) Jacket may be worn (Rule 6.3.1) Glove may be worn (Rule 6.3.3) Hat may be worn (Rule 6.3.7) Mat may be used (Rule 6.3.6, Rule and Rule ) Awards Matches 1.4. C, D Coordinated by D Cdts & JCR in conjunction with the National Cadet Leagues. Each competitor awarded the National Marksmanship Championship pin March 2012

22 STAGE 4 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP Match 1.4.E Match 1.4.F Competitors Unit Standing Team Composite Standing Team Open to the top Unit Team from each province, based on results from Stage 3 Open to a Composite Team from each province, based on results from Stage 3 Open to a second Composite Team from Ontario and Quebec, based on results of Stage 3 Note: Northern Region will be represented by three (3) Composite Teams, one representing each Territory, based on results from Stage 3. Team Strength Unit: Five (5) Competitors (Rule 3.1.1) including a minimum of two (2) Juniors (Rule 3.2.1) to be scored as a Unit Team (Rule 3.3 and 3.3.1) top four (4) Competitors to count for team score Composite: Five (5) Competitors (Rule 3.1.1) including a minimum of two (2) Juniors (Rule 3.2.1) to be scored as a Composite Team (Rule 3.3 and 3.3.2) top four (4) Competitors to count for team score Distance Ten (10) meters (Rule 10.3) Position Standing unsupported (Rule 24.2) Rifle Daisy 853C or Avanti 853C (Rule 5.3.1) Loading Course of Fire Single pellet loading only Use of five (5) pellet clip is prohibited 70 pellets deliberate per team member Ten (10) pellets per target Four (4) relays for standing for the Championship (3 relays of 20 shots, one relay of 10 shots) Unlimited Zeroing shots Highest Possible Score (HPS) 700 per Competitor 2800 per Unit or Composite Team Time Limit 30 minutes per relay (Rule 16) Pellets Only DND issued pellets will be used Safety Equipment Safety glasses or shatterproof eyeglasses (Rule 2.1.7) must be worn. The wearing of hearing protection is recommended (Rule 2.1.8) Coaching Coaching when the Competitor is on the firing line is permitted (Rule 11) March 2012

23 Equipment Telescope may be used (Rule 6.3.5) Use of Sling (Rule ) Jacket may be worn (Rule 6.3.1) Glove may be worn (Rule 6.3.3) Hat may be worn (Rule 6.3.7) Awards Matches 1.4. E, F Coordinated by D Cdts & JCR in conjunction with the National Cadet Leagues. Each competitor awarded the National Marksmanship Championship pin March 2012

24 STAGE 4 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP Match 1.4 G Provincial/Territorial Team Match Competitors Open to all Competitors at Stage 4 Team Strength Provincial/Territorial: Competitors from the Unit Team and Composite Team(s) from each province (Rule 3.1.1) to be scored as a provincial team (Rule 3.3.3) All Competitors from each Unit and Composite Team to count for Provincial/Territorial team score (Ranking of teams will be done using average score, not total score) Distance Ten (10) meters (Rule 10.3) Note: The three (3) Composite teams from Northern Region will form the Territorial Team. Position Prone unsupported (Rule 15.1) Standing unsupported (Rule 24.2) Rifle Daisy 853C or Avanti 853C (Rule 5.3.1) Loading Course of Fire Single pellet loading only Use of five (5) pellet clip is prohibited The Provincial/Territorial Team Match is an aggregate of the scores achieved in the Open Cumulative (1.4 H). All Provincial/Territorial competitors scores to count 210 pellets per team member Ten (10) pellets per target Two (2) targets per relay (Rule 7.1.1) Eleven (11) relays for the Championship Unlimited Zeroing shots Highest Possible Score (HPS) 2100 per Competitor Maximum of or per Provincial/Territorial Team Time Limit 30 minutes per relay (Rule 16) Pellets Only DND issued pellets will be used Safety Equipment Safety glasses or shatterproof eyeglasses (Rule 2.1.7) must be worn. The wearing of hearing protection is recommended (Rule 2.1.8) Coaching Coaching when the Competitor is on the firing line is permitted (Rule 11) March 2012

25 Equipment Telescope may be used (Rule 6.3.5) Use of Sling (Rule 6.3.4, Rule , and Rule ) Jacket may be worn (Rule 6.3.1) Glove may be worn (Rule 6.3.3) Hat may be worn (Rule 6.3.7) Use of Mat (Rule 6.3.6, Rule , Rule and Rule ) Awards Match 1.4. G Coordinated by D Cdts & JCR in conjunction with the National Cadet Leagues March 2012

26 STAGE 4 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP Match 1.4.H Match 1.4.I Open Prone Individual Junior Prone Individual Competitors Open to all Competitors at Stage 4 Distance Ten (10) meters (Rule 10.3) Position Prone unsupported (Rule 15.1) Rifle Daisy 853C or Avanti 853C (Rule 5.3.1) Loading Course of Fire Single pellet loading only Use of five (5) pellet clip is prohibited 140 pellets deliberate per team member Ten (10) pellets per target Two (2) targets per relay (Rule 7.1.1) Seven (7) relays for the Championship Unlimited Zeroing shots Highest Possible Score (HPS) 1400 per Competitor Time Limit 30 minutes per relay (Rule 16) Pellets Only DND issued pellets will be used Safety Equipment Safety glasses or shatterproof eyeglasses (Rule 2.1.7) must be worn. The wearing of hearing protection is recommended (Rule 2.1.8) Coaching Coaching when the Competitor is on the firing line is permitted (Rule 11) Equipment Telescope may be used (Rule 6.3.5) Sling may be used (Rule and Rule ) Jacket may be worn (Rule 6.3.1) Glove may be worn (Rule 6.3.3) Hat may be worn (Rule 6.3.7) Mat may be used (Rule 6.3.6, Rule and Rule ) Awards Matches 1.4. H, I Coordinated by D Cdts & JCR in conjunction with the National Cadet Leagues. Each competitor awarded the National Marksmanship Championship pin March 2012

27 STAGE 4 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP Match 1.4.J Match 1.4.K Open Individual Standing Match Junior Individual Standing Match Competitors Open to all cadets at Stage 4 Distance Ten (10) meters (Rule 10.3) Position Standing unsupported (Rule 24.2) Rifle Daisy 853C or Avanti 853C (Rule 5.3.1) Loading Course of Fire Single pellet loading only Use of five (5) pellet clip is prohibited Unlimited zeroing shots Twenty (20) pellets per competitor Four (4) relays for the Championship Single diagram target as issued by DND Highest Possible Score (HPS) 700 per Competitor Time Limit 30 minutes per relay (Rule 16) Target Twenty (20) targets per Competitor except for the last relay, which will be ten (10) targets Pellets Only DND issued pellets will be used Safety Equipment Safety glasses or shatterproof eyeglasses (Rule 2.1.7) must be worn. The wearing of hearing protection is recommended (Rule 2.1.8) Coaching Coaching is permitted Equipment Telescope may be used (Rule 6.3.5) Jacket may be worn (Rule 6.3.1) Glove may be worn (Rule 6.3.3) Hat may be worn (Rule 6.3.7) Awards Match 1.4. J, K Coordinated by D Cdts & JCR in conjunction with the National Cadet Leagues March 2012

28 STAGE 4 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP Match 1.4.L Match 1.4.M Open Individual Cumulative Junior Individual Cumulative Competitors Open to all Competitors at Stage 4 Distance Ten (10) meters (Rule 10.3) Position Prone unsupported (Rule 15.1) Standing unsupported (Rule 24.2) Rifle Daisy 853C or Avanti 853C (Rule 5.3.1) Loading Course of Fire Single pellet loading only Use of five (5) pellet clip is prohibited 210 pellets deliberate per team member Ten (10) pellets per target Two (2) targets per relay (Rule 7.1.1) Seven (7) prone relays for the Championship Four (4) standing relays for the Championship Unlimited Zeroing shots Highest Possible Score (HPS) 2100 per Competitor Time Limit 30 minutes per relay (Rule 16) Pellets Only DND issued pellets will be used Safety Equipment Safety glasses or shatterproof eyeglasses (Rule 2.1.7) must be worn. The wearing of hearing protection is recommended (Rule 2.1.8) Coaching Coaching when the Competitor is on the firing line is permitted (Rule 11) Equipment Telescope may be used (Rule 6.3.5) Use of Sling (Rule 6.3.4, Rule and Rule ) Jacket may be worn (Rule 6.3.1) Glove may be worn (Rule 6.3.3) Hat may be worn (Rule 6.3.7) Use of Mat (Rule 6.3.6, Rule , Rule and Rule ) Awards Matches 1.4. L, M Coordinated by D Cdts & JCR in conjunction with the National Cadet Leagues. Each competitor awarded the National Marksmanship Championship pin March 2012

29 Remarks Cumulative score will be weighted between prone and standing matches (Matches 1.4 H, I, J & K) as directed in the National Directive March 2012

30 STAGE 4 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP Match 1.4.N Match 1.4.O Competitors Open Individual Final Junior Individual Final Open to the ten highest scoring Open Individual Competitors in Match 1.4.H Open to the ten highest scoring Junior Individual Competitors in Match 1.4.I Distance Ten (10) meters (Rule 10.3) Position Prone unsupported (Rule 15.1) Standing unsupported (Rule 24.2) Rifle Daisy 853C or Avanti 853C (Rule 5.3.1) Loading Course of Fire Single pellet loading only Use of five (5) pellet clip is prohibited 30 pellets deliberate per Competitor Ten (10) pellets per target Two (2) targets per prone relay (Rule 7.1.1) Ten (10) single diagram targets per standing relay One (1) prone relay, one (1) standing relay for the Final Unlimited Zeroing shots Highest Possible Score (HPS) 300 per Competitor. Time Limit 30 minutes per relay (Rule 16) Pellets Only DND issued pellets will be used Safety Equipment Safety glasses or shatterproof eyeglasses (Rule 2.1.7) must be worn. The wearing of hearing protection is recommended (Rule 2.1.8) Coaching Coaching when the Competitor is on the firing line is permitted (Rule 11) Equipment Telescope may be used (Rule 6.3.5) Sling may be used (Rule and Rule ) Jacket may be worn (Rule 6.3.1) Glove may be worn (Rule 6.3.3) Hat may be worn (Rule 6.3.7) Mat may be used (Rule 6.3.6, Rule and Rule ) Awards Matches 1.4. N, O Coordinated by D Cdts & JCR in conjunction with the National Cadet Leagues March 2012

31 Remarks The scores achieved in Match 1.4.N or Match 1.4.O shall be added to the score achieved in either Match 1.4.L or Match 1.4.M (as applicable) to determine the final rankings for the individual cumulative championship. The cadets who qualify for the final will thus fire a total of sixteen (16) prone targets and eight (8) standing targets. Based on these results, the Vamplew and Clement Tremblay award winners will be determined March 2012

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33 SECTION 4 RULES FOREWORD The rules contained in this book have been formulated, organized and published under the auspices of D Cdts & JCR. These Rules govern the conduct of all marksmanship competitions organized within the Canadian Cadet Movement Marksmanship Championship Series. The purposes of these Rules are: a. To ensure the safety of all Competitors, spectators, officials and Coaches; b. To ensure fair, equal, undiscriminating and orderly Matches for all Competitors; c. To generate interest in and increase the popularity of marksmanship as a sport; d. To promote proper sports etiquette; and e. To protect the OPI of the marksmanship championship from unreasonable demands. Suggestions for improvements to these Rules are encouraged and may be submitted to Regional Marksmanship Coordinators March 2012

34 1. GENERAL In these Rules, Competitor is a generic term and refers to male and/or female cadets as appropriate. During Matches, the Jury must decide all cases that are not provided for in these Rules. Unless otherwise specified in these Rules, capitalized words used in these Rules shall have the meaning detailed in the Glossary. 1.1 Scope of these Rules Application These Rules must be fully applied at all Stages of the CCMMCS. Organizers of other marksmanship competitions within the CCM are encouraged to apply these Rules. Note. Although these Rules are applicable in all four stages of the CCMMCS, it is understood and accepted that the procedures for implementation may be modified as required during Stage Knowledge of Rules Competitors, Coaches and Officials must know all parts of these Rules, as they are essential to procedures and behaviour during Matches and training. Competitors, Coaches and Officials must comply with all instructions on Matches and Official Training issued by the Chief of Competition in accordance with these Rules. All of the above named persons become subject to these Rules when they enter the Competition Facility The Competition The Competition begins with the commencement of Official Training and ends when the period to submit Protests has expired and that the Jury has ruled on all Protests submitted within that allowable time period Authority Publications These Rules are subordinate to and are published under the authority of D Cdts & JCR. 2. SAFETY REGULATIONS 2.1 General Firing is permitted only on the range during officially authorized timings. It is forbidden to make movements with rifles which might endanger persons, or which may be perceived by others as dangerous. When firing has commenced on the range, no one is permitted to be forward of the firing line March 2012

35 2.1.1 The safety precautions and rifle handling drills laid down in appropriate CF and Cadet publications must be observed at all times All rifles shall have functioning safety catches In the interest of safety, any Official or Coach may direct cadets to stop firing at any time Competitors and Coaches must notify an Official of any situation that may be dangerous or which may cause an accident Rifles may be loaded only on the firing point and only after the command LOAD has been given. A rifle may be loaded and unloaded only with the barrel pointing in the direction of the targets Dry Firing and aiming exercises are permitted, but only with the permission of the Chief of Competition and only on the firing point or in a designated area The wearing of safety glasses or shatterproof eyeglasses is mandatory for everyone while on the range. Glasses must cover the entire eye socket. The eye socket is defined as the area of the face that is between the centre of the nose and the temple (horizontally), and between the top of the cheekbone and the bottom of the eyebrow (vertically). The wearing of specialized marksmanship glasses is prohibited The wearing of earplugs, earmuffs or similar hearing protection is not mandatory, but recommended for all Competitors and other persons in the immediate vicinity of the firing point The use of any portable electronic or music device by a Competitor or Cadet Coach while on the range is prohibited March 2012

36 3. COMPETITORS ELIGIBILITY RULES FOR INDIVIDUALS AND TEAMS 3.1 General Eligibility To be eligible to participate in the CCMMCS, a Competitor must: Verification a. have joined the Canadian Cadet Organizations (CCOs) no later than 31 January of the Competition Year; and b. must not have reached his or her 19th birthday on or before the final day of the National Cadet Marksmanship Championship (including the final day of travel). The OPI at each stage shall verify the Eligibility and categories of all Competitors. Competitors will be required to produce a proof of age upon Registration for the Competition Competitor s Responsibilities Competitors may only participate in a Competition with equipment and clothing that are in accordance with these Rules. Competitors must ensure that their equipment and clothing are approved by the Equipment Check. 3.2 Categories of Competitors The following Competitor categories are recognized for marksmanship Competitions: a. Junior; and b. Open Junior Competitor A Junior is a cadet who has not reached his or her 15th birthday on or before the final day of the National Cadet Marksmanship Championship (including the final day of travel) Open Competitor An Open competitor is any cadet as specified in Rule (Junior Competitors are also Open Competitors.) Individual Competitor Each member of a Unit Team or Composite Team is also considered to be an individual Competitor for Match purposes March 2012

37 3.3 Team Composition To be considered a team, a Unit Team or a Composite Team must arrive at a Championship with five (5) Competitors, including at least two (2) Juniors. A team arriving with four (4) Competitors, including at least one (1) Junior, will be permitted to compete as a Team provided the respective OPI (Stage 2, 3 or 4) has been notified in advance. A team arriving with five (5) Competitors and with less than two (2) Juniors shall not be considered a team and such Competitors will compete as individual Competitors. A team arriving with five (5) Competitors including at least two (2) Juniors, in which one (1) Competitor does not fire due to medical reasons or any other reason deemed allowable by the Jury, will be scored as a team Unit Team Composition A Unit Team will consist of five (5) Competitors from the same cadet corps or squadron, and have a minimum of two (2) Juniors. If a Unit Team consists of four (4) Competitors from the same cadet corps or squadron, and has a minimum of one (1) Junior, it shall also be permitted to compete as a team Competitors on a Unit Team at Stage 2 shall not be replaced for any or all subsequent stages of the CCMMCS, except as expressly stated in Rule If a Unit Team attends Stage 2 or Stage 3 with four (4) Competitors and advances to the next Stage, the Regional Coordinator may authorize the addition of a 5 th eligible Competitor IAW Rule and Rule Composite Team Composition At the National Championship, a Composite Team will consist of five (5) Competitors from the same province/northern Region area including a minimum of two (2) Juniors. A Composite Team will be made up of the top two (2) Juniors and the next top three (3) Open Competitors from Stage 3 that are not part of the Unit Team. For Quebec and Ontario, the second Composite Team will be made up of the next top two (2) Juniors and top three (3) Open Competitors Provincial/Territorial Team Composition At the National Championship, Competitors from the Unit Team and Composite Team(s) from each province will be scored as a Provincial Team. Note. The three Composite Teams from Northern Region will form the Territorial Team March 2012

38 3.4 Substitutions Stage 2 The Cadet corps/squadron CO has the authority to select substitutes from eligible cadets within the Cadet corps/squadron Stages 3 and 4 In accordance with Rule 3.1.1, an eligible cadet from a corps/squadron may only replace a cadet from that same corps/squadron who has competed in Stage 2 for the following reasons: a. Parental request; b. Withdrawal from the CCM; c. Medical problem; or d. Discipline problem Substitution Notice A notice of intent to replace a cadet, citing the reason for replacement, shall be forwarded to the OPI prior the start of the official training. 3.5 Number of Teams For all stages, a corps or squadron may enter only one (1) team. 4. MEETINGS AND DRAWS 4.1 Meetings General Meetings must be held to confirm Match details, elect the Jury, conduct a draw, and to give general information about the Championship. Notice of the location and timings of meetings must be stated in Championship directives Attendance at Competition Meetings The following persons should attend Competition meetings: a. Championship Director; b. Chief of Competition; March 2012

39 c. Referee; d. Chief of Range; e. Chief of Results; f. Competition Secretary; g. Chief of Support Staff; h. Site Coordinator; and i. Coach from each Unit Team and Composite Team Competition Meeting Agenda The agenda for a Competition meeting should include the following items, as appropriate: a. Roll call of teams; b. Championship Director s address; c. Chief of Competition s briefing; d. Referee s briefing; e. Confirmation/Election of the Jury; f. Draw; and g. Other business (administrative points) Competition Staff Meeting A meeting of all competition staff should be held prior to the Competition meeting to ensure they are adequately briefed on the application of these Rules Briefing for Competitors and Coaches 4.2 Draw General Prior to the commencement of Official Training, Competitors and Coaches should receive a tour of the facilities and be briefed on Competition procedures. The assignment of team numbers for purposes of establishing a firing schedule shall be done by the drawing of lots for both individual Competitors and teams March 2012

40 4.2.2 Purpose of the Draw The purpose of the draw is to ensure that individual Competitors and teams are able to fire under conditions that are as equal as possible Placement of Competitors for Squadding Purposes Each team will be assigned a series of competitor numbers. It is the Coach s responsibility to assign one of these numbers to each Competitor on his or her team Place and Timings of the Draw The draw should be done at the Competition meeting ( Coaches must attend the draw). In exceptional circumstances, the Chief of Competition may approve the conduct of the draw outside of the Competition meeting, if it is supervised by at least two (2) Jury members Method of Draw 5. RIFLES 5.1 General The method and conduct of the draw is the responsibility of the Chief of Competition and should be done under the supervision of the Jury. The draw must be a Double-Random Draw. Only DND issued and approved rifles will be used in the CCMMCS. Competitors may use any approved rifle in the same Competition as long as the rifle conforms to these Rules and has been approved by the Equipment Check. 5.2 Inspection All rifles shall be inspected prior to the start of the Match. Uninspected rifles shall not be used in a Match. Uninspected rifles may be used during Official Training so long as they are approved by the Equipment Check prior to the start of the Match An Official may pick up a Competitor s rifle without their permission but in their presence and with their knowledge, to ensure that all Rules have been respected Muzzle velocity of all rifles may be checked at Stage 4 prior to the start of the Match. Muzzle velocity of rifles may be checked at Stage 3 if time and facilities permit. 5.3 Specifications of Rifles The only rifles permitted for use in the CCMMCS are the Daisy 853C and Avanti 853C Any modification to a rifle is prohibited, except for the following: March 2012

41 a. installing a Blinder; b. installing any number of butt spacers; c. marking of the rifle for purposes of identification and sight and sling swivel placement; d. moving the barrel weight in either direction; e. changing front inserts; and f. installing an approved adjustable butt plate. The butt plate can be adjusted to suit the Competitor Trigger pull for the Daisy 853C or Avanti 853C must be at least 3-1/2 lbs Only the sight issued with the Daisy 853C or Avanti 853C may be used The muzzle velocity of the Daisy 853C or Avanti 853C must not exceed 495 feet per second If the muzzle velocity of a Daisy 853C or Avanti 853C exceeds 495 feet per second, it shall not be used in Competition unless it is serviced and repaired to the original manufacturer s specifications as in Rule Rifle Malfunction/Repair/Replacement In the case of a rifle malfunction, a rifle, after being inspected by an Official, may be removed from the firing point The repair of a rifle will be done only by an armourer, the Coach or someone appointed by the Coach Competitors may choose to continue firing using another rifle. If so, any rifle used to replace a malfunctioning rifle must have been approved by the Equipment Check An additional five (5) minutes will be allocated to a Competitor at the end of the relay to compensate for the time required to repair or replace a malfunctioning rifle Additional unlimited Zeroing pellets will be provided and will be fired in accordance with Rule 15.8 and within the Time Limit stated in Rules and EQUIPMENT 6.1 General Competitors shall only use equipment and apparel that comply with these Rules. The use of equipment (devices, accessories, etc.) that may give a Competitor an advantage over others is prohibited if it is not expressly mentioned in these Rules March 2012

42 6.2 Equipment Check Competitors are responsible for submitting all equipment and apparel for inspection and approval to the Equipment Check prior to the first Match relay. For greater certainty, Competitors may use un-checked equipment during Official Training. An Official may inspect a Competitor s equipment without their permission but in their presence and with their knowledge, to ensure that all Rules have been respected Equipment Check Location/Timings The Chief of Competition must inform Competitors through their Coaches, in sufficient time prior to Competition, where and when they may have their equipment inspected Waiting Area Verification Competitors may have their rifle and equipment verified in the Waiting Area prior to the commencement of their relay. Competitors whose rifle and equipment do not conform to these Rules will not be permitted to proceed to the range until all discrepancies have been corrected Marking of Jackets Alteration The marking of jackets may be done to clearly indicate that such jackets have been approved by the Equipment Check. Approved jackets may be marked with a seal or a sticker unique for that Competition. After a piece of equipment has been approved by the Equipment Check, it must not be altered at any time and in any way that will conflict with these Rules. If a piece of equipment needs to be altered, that piece of equipment must be returned to the Equipment Check for re-inspection and approval. 6.3 Marksmanship Equipment Jacket The use of any special devices, means or garments that immobilize or unduly reduce the flexibility of the Competitor s legs, body or arms is prohibited in order to ensure that the performance skills of the Competitors are not artificially improved. All marksmanship clothing must be made of soft flexible and pliable material that does not become stiffer, thicker or harder under normal conditions. The use of adhesives or other materials on equipment, which provides an advantage to a Competitor, is prohibited. Additional equipment rules specific to Standing marksmanship may be found at Rule 24. The body and sleeves of the jacket must be made of single ply, non-rigid material. Leather and/or heavy canvass jackets are prohibited. Closure of the jacket must be only by non-adjustable means (straps must be taped prior to closure to prevent adjustment). A March 2012

43 device (button, hook, safety pin or strap) to hold the sling is permitted on the upper sleeve All straps, laces, bindings or devices that may be used for purposes other than closure of the jacket and support of the sling in accordance with Rule are prohibited Pants Shoes Glove Sling Specialized marksmanship pants may not be worn. Specialized marksmanship shoes may not be worn. A glove that respects the provisions detailed in Rule 6.3 may be worn. The use of a sling is optional Only the sling issued with the Daisy 853C or Avanti 853C may be used. The sling must be worn only over and around the upper part of the arm and from there be connected to the forehand of the rifle stock. The sling must pass along one side of the hand or wrist only. The only permissible Sling Hook (used to connect the sling to the sling swivel) is the one issued with the Daisy 853C or Avanti 853C Telescopes The use of a telescope mounted off the rifle is permitted. The use of a telescope must not interfere with other Competitors on the range or act as Artificial Support for the Competitor The use of a telescope mounted on the rifle is prohibited Mats Mats or ground sheets of a maximum thickness of 50 mm uncompressed and ten (10) millimetres compressed may be used, provided they are not constructed or used in a manner to provide Artificial Support. Typical gym mats may not meet these specifications The mat shall not be larger than the Firing Box. (Rule 10.3) Competitors may overlap or stack any number of mats provided the total thickness of the mats used meet the maximum specifications detailed in Rule March 2012

44 6.3.8 Hats Butt plate: A hat that respects the provisions detailed in Rule 6.3 may be worn. The use of an adjustable butt plate is permitted. The butt plate may be adjustable up or down and horizontally and the shape of the butt plate should be slightly rounded to offer some support in the shoulder. However, turning the butt plate on the horizontal axis is not permitted and only the complete butt plate (not part) may be turned on the vertical axis. The use of hook on the butt plate that provides extra support and/or stability is also prohibited. Material that gives increased grip may not be added. 7. TARGETS 7.1 Types of Targets The target used will be CCT2001AR853 (NATO# ), consisting of ten (10) aiming diagrams and two (2) Zeroing Diagrams with scoring rings inscribed For a Match, targets shall be sequentially numbered For Official Training, targets will not be numbered The use of extra targets for the purpose of Zeroing during a Match is prohibited Approved Electronic target systems may be used if available at the discretion of the OPI. 7.2 Labelling The Competitor number and target number must appear on each target If the labelling is done by means of a sticker, this sticker shall be fixed at the back of the target in the bottom left corner No marking on the front of the target is permitted. 7.3 Posting of Targets A Competitor is responsible for posting his or her targets A Competitor or a Coach may post targets If during the firing of a Match, a Competitor s target falls partially from the backstop, the Competitor may continue firing as long as no safety violation occurs March 2012