NEW SHOTGUN FINALS FORMAT as from 1 st January 2017

NEW SHOTGUN FINALS FORMAT as from 1 st January 2017 1

NEW SHOTGUN FINALS FORMAT 2017 2 This Finals program is basically an elimination or knock out competition and consists of 5 extra stages of additional targets in each event. > The top 6 athletes after the end of the Qualification rounds qualify for the Final. New BIB numbers 1 6 will be issued. (Highest ranked = BIB 1). > All Finalists start at 0 (Zero) at the beginning of the first stage. Scores obtained in the Qualification rounds are NOT carried forward. Finals stage scores are cumulative (Results will be added from stage to stage and carried forward). > In TRAP and DOUBLE TRAP finalists occupy the shooting stations (1-6) in BIB order (BIB number 1 = station 1). > In SKEET, Athletes shoot in BIB order from stations 3, 4 and 5 only. > The lowest BIB numbered athlete competing in a stage ALWAYS shoots first. > After each stage the remaining athletes will keep their original positions.

3 NEW SHOTGUN FINALS FORMAT The FINALISTS (the top 6) after the Qualification rounds shoot a series of further stages After this stage the lowest scorer must retire, ranked After this stage the lowest scorer must retire, ranked After this stage the lowest scorer must retire, ranked After this stage the lowest scorer shall retire winning the BRONZE medal After this stage the lowest scorer shall retire winning the SILVER medal 6th 5th 4th 3rd B 2nd S 6 5 4 3 2 5 shooters 4 shooters 3 shooters 2 shooters 1st G After this stage the highest scorer shall be awarded the GOLD medal

NEW SHOTGUN FINALS FORMAT Preparation Times TRAP (9.18.3.1) An athlete must take position, close the gun and call for the target within twelve (12) seconds after the previous athlete has fired at a regular target and has opened the gun 4 DOUBLE TRAP (9.18.3.2) An athlete must take position, close the gun and call for the Double within twelve (12) seconds after the previous athlete has fired at a regular double and has opened the gun SKEET (9.18.3.3) Time to occupy the next station is a maximum of 10 seconds. After which the maximum total time allowed to call for the target(s) on that station is thirty (30) seconds. Time limit in a shoot off fifteen (15) seconds. NOTE: During the Finals preparation time limits must be controlled with an electronic timing device managed by an extra appointed Referee

5 NEW SHOTGUN FINALS FORMAT 9.18.3.1 TRAP FlNALS STAGES will be shot according to the following table :- STAGE NUMBER of SHOOTERS in each stage TARGETS (total at end of each stage) TARGET DISTRIBUTION 1 st 6 25 (25) 2 nd 5 5 (30) 3 rd 4 5 (35) 4 th 3 5 (40) 5 th 2 10 (50) 10 x Right 10 x Left 5 x Centre 2 x Right 2 x Left 1 x Centre 2 x Right 2 x Left 1 x Centre 2 x Right 2 x Left 1 x Centre 4 x Right 4 x Left 2 x Centre NOTE: The total of 25 targets in stages 2, 3, 4 and 5 must consist of 2 x Left, 2 x Right and 1 x Centre from each of the 5 stations for each Finalist

6 NEW SHOTGUN FINALS FORMAT 9.18.3.2 DOUBLE TRAP FlNALS STAGES will be shot according to the following table :- STAGE NUMBER of SHOOTERS in each stage DOUBLES (total targets at end of each stage) DOUBLES SCHEMES DISTRIBUTION 1 st 6 15 (30) 2 nd 5 5 (40) 3 rd 4 5 (50) 4 th 3 5 (60) 5 th 2 10 (80) 5 x A, 5 x B, 5 x C 2 x A, 2 x B, 1 x C 2 x A, 2 x B, 1 x C 2 x A, 2 x B, 1 x C 4 x A, 4 x B, 2 x C NOTE: The total of 30 Doubles in stages 2, 3, 4 and 5 must consist of 1 x scheme A, 1 x scheme B and 1 x scheme C from each of the 5 positions for each Finalist

NEW SHOTGUN FINALS FORMAT 7 SKEET FlNALS STAGES will be shot according to the following tables :- STAGE NUMBER of SHOOTERS in each stage DOUBLES (Total targets) 1 st 6 10 (20) ORDER of FIRE Table A + Table B TABLE A Station 3 High/Low Low/High (4 shots) Station 4 High/Low (2 shots) Station 5 Low/High High/Low (4 shots) 2 nd 5 5 (30) Table A 3 rd 4 5 (40) Table B 4 th 3 5 (50) Table A 5 th 2 5 (60) Table B TABLE B Station 3 High/Low Low/High (4 shots) Station 4 Low/High * (2 shots) Station 5 Low/High High/Low (4 shots) 9.18.3.3 NOTE:- * Referee must inform first finalist whether Station 4 Double is a Regular Double or a Reverse Double

NEW SHOTGUN FINALS FORMAT - Tie Breaking 8 Ties for Ranking Places 3 rd 4 th 5 th or 6 th Ties for rankings 3,4,5 or 6 will be broken according to the BIB number order (highest BIB eliminated) Qualification Ranking Ties for Ranking Places 1 st, 2 nd (Gold-Silver Medals) Immediate Shoot-off * *NOTES: No target viewing or Test Fire Lowest BIB shoots first

TRAP 1 st Target Trap 3 SHOOT-OFFS DURING FINALS MEDALS STAGES 3 rd Target Trap 9 2 nd Target Trap 4 5 th Target Trap 15 4 th Target Trap 10 Alternating: LEFT then RIGHT Station 1 machine 3 Left Station 2 machine 4 Right Station 3 machine 9 Left Station 4 machine 10 Right Station 5 machine 15 Left Station 1 machine 1 Right 9 X X 1 3 4 6 7 9 10 12 13 X Trap pit X X 15 BIB 3 1 2 3 4 5 BIB 4 No target preview or Test fire Lowest BIB shoots First Time Limit 12 seconds

DOUBLE TRAP SHOOT-OFFS DURING FINALS MEDALS STAGES Scheme C only 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 X 9 10 11 12 13 14 Trap pit 15 BIB 3 1 2 3 4 5 BIB 4 No target preview or Test fire Loweest BIB shoots First Time Limit 12 seconds 10

SKEET SHOOT-OFFS DURING FINALS MEDALS STAGES 11 Shooting in turn firstly at a regular double on station 3. (2 shots) If still tied a reverse double on station 3. (2 shots) If still tied continue the same procedure on Stations 4 and 5. If still tied after Station 5 return to Station 3 and continue etc. H 1 8 7 L BIB 4 BIB 5 Start 4 Time Limit: 15 seconds No target preview or Test fire Lowest BIB shoots First

12 Scoreboard Pauses During the Finals PURPOSE: TV presenters will use these pauses to update their graphics and changes in scores and rankings. The Announcer will also make brief comments (5 25 seconds) for the benefit of journalists and spectators. PROCEDURE: TRAP & DOUBLE TRAP The shooting is paused after all Finalists have fired at 10 or 20 targets or doubles and subsequently after every 5 targets or doubles. PROCEDURE: SKEET The shooting is paused in a stage every time the athletes have all completed one station METHOD: The pause and duration will be indicated each time on the appropriate station microphone stand. The Referee will command READY when shooting is to continue.

13 How many persons must be present at the Final? Apart from the 6 athletes, their coaches and the TV crew (1-2 cameramen) a total of 13-14 persons are normally present on the FOP 1. Appointed Referee 2. Appointed Assistant Referee 3. Appointed Assistant Referee 4. Appointed Official Score Keeper 5. Timing System Referee 6. Jury Member in Charge 7. Final Protest Jury Member of the Shotgun Jury 8. Final Protest Jury Member of the Jury of Appeal 9. Technical Officials (SIUS PROGETTI) 10.Announcer 11.Sound Technician 12.Equipment Control Jury 13.In major championships a member of the Classification Jury is normally present The positions of the above people in the FOP must be arranged in such a way so that, Spectators, Media and VIPs will have a clear view of the competing athletes and the match, in general.

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15 TIMING IS THE MOST IMPORTANT FACTOR -Ask the athletes to proceed for dry firing and test firing at least 10 minutes before the start of the Finals. - Line up the athletes / Referee in charge / Jury in charge, 4 minutes before the start of the Finals. Be in direct communication with the ISSF TV, in case of any delays. -Before presentation, make sure that you have a Green Light from the cartridge control Jury and that there is no DSQ. -After Presentation, athletes move to their shooting stations and Referee gives the signal START.

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