NATIONAL JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL FINALS RODEO LIGHT RIFLE (.22) MATCHES Sponsored By: National High School Rodeo Association and the National Rifle Association of America Location: Gallup McKinley County Range, Gallup, NM (See map on reverse side) Entry Open To: National High School Rodeo-Junior High Division Association members only. See entry form for team eligibility rules. Entry Fees: None Entry Dead Line: Entry dead line is June 10, 2011. (NHSRA-JH entry form is attached) MATCH SCHEDULE Event Date Notes Practice Day (Open registration) June 29, 2011 8:45am First safety briefing 9:00am to 2:30 pm practice Match Event (Competitors will be posted in the Rodeo Office) Family Fun Event (Rifle) Registration will take place in Rodeo Office Starting June 28 with cutoff time posted June 30, 2011 July 1, 2011 1:00 5:00 pm (safety brief as required @ starting at 12:30) Shoot Off (as required) 11:00am to 3:00pm Awards: Awards ceremony date and time are posted on the schedule of events and will be posted in the Rodeo Office. Individual Match: First place: Gist Belt Buckle, NRA Apparel, Cabela s Shooting Vest, $1200 Scholarship Second place: Gist Buckle, Boot Barn Gift Certificate, Cabela s Shooting Vest, $1000 Scholarship Third place: Cabela s Gift Certificate, Cabela s Shooting Vest, $750 Scholarship Fourth place: Cabela s Gift Certificate, Cabela s Shooting Vest, $500 Scholarship Family Fun Events: The Family Fun Events are made up of two family members. All participants will receive bragging rights and First through Third Place: 2011 Family Fun Event Championship Belt Buckle
Classification: None for 2011 Course of Fire: The Individual Match (States/Provinces can send up to 4 members plus 2 alternates) will consist of 12 shots per person per position (Standing, Kneeling, Prone). 3 shots per record bullseye at 50 yards on the A-31 target with time limits as posted in the NHSRA Light Rifle Rules and Regulations. Start times will be posted in the NJHFR Rodeo Office. It is your responsibility to check your posted time and make other arrangements if there are conflicts in your schedule. The Family Fun Event will consist of 6 shots per person per position (36 per team score) 3 shots per record bullseye at 50 yards, on the A31 target with time limits as posted. Team start times will be posted at and the NJHFR Rodeo Office. It is your team s responsibility to check your posted time and make other arrangements if there are conflicts in your schedule. Shoot-off: Rules: Rifles: A shoot-off will begin immediately upon conclusion of the final relay if necessary. Current NHSRA Light Rifle Rules will apply. Eye and ear protection is mandatory for all competitors while on the firing line. Range rifles will be provided or contestants may use their own per the following rules. You are encouraged to bring your own rifle and ammunition for this competition but they MUST be inspected prior to practicing or competition. 3. EQUIPMENT AND AMMUNITION This section defines authorized equipment. Where alternative types of equipment are shown, the least restrictive conditions apply unless the tournament programs set forth limitations. 3.1 Light Rifle - Any.22 caliber rimfire.22 short,.22 long, or.22 long rifle with not less than a 2 pound trigger pull and which weighs not more than 8 ½ pounds when equipped with sights. No portion of the rifle or any attachment to the rifle shall extend more than 3 inches beyond the rear of the shooter s shoulder. The same rifle must be used throughout all stages of any one match (except aggregate) except in the case of a malfunction or disabled rifle when the competitor may change rifles with permission of the Chief Range Officer. 3.2 Trigger Guard - A rifle must be equipped with an effective trigger guard. Lack of a trigger guard constitutes an unsafe rifle. 3.3 Sights- (Scope power is limited to 10X) (a) Metallic (1) Non-corrective: Any sighting system, constructed of metal or equivalent, which provides a method of aiming or aligning 2 separate but visible sights, or reference points mounted on the rifle, including tube sights and non-magnifying color filters. (2) Corrective: Same as (1), except that a lens or system of lenses, not containing an aiming reference or reticle at the focal plane of any such lens or system of lenses, may be included in such system. (b) Telescopic - Any sighting system which includes a lens or system of lenses and an aiming reference or reticle at the focal plane of a lens or system of lenses. (c) Any - Any sight without restriction as to material or construction.
(d) Prohibited - Any sighting device programmed to activate the firing mechanism is prohibited. 3.6 Ground Cloth - Ground cloth may be used providing it is not constructed or used in a manner to provide artificial rest or support. 3.7 Gloves- Gloves may be worn which do not form an artificial support. 3.8 Shooting Coats - Are not permitted. 3.9 Shooting Trousers - Are not permitted. 3.10 Padding - Shoulder pads, sling pads and elbow pads may be worn while shooting, provided they are constructed so as not to provide artificial support. 3.11 Slings - Unless otherwise specified in the conditions of the match, the rifle sling may be used in connection with the rifle and one arm only as an auxiliary to steady the rifle except in the standing position. Sling cuffs and sling pads are permitted. No part of the sling under tension may touch the rifle stock except at the sling swivel and handstop. Loose, excess sling material not involved in supporting the rifle may make incidental contact with the stock if not arranged to cause artificial support. 3.12 Kneeling Roll - A cylindrical cushion for shooting in the kneeling position; maximum dimensions will be 9.84 inches long (25 cm) and 7.08 inches in diameter (18 cm), and made of soft and flexible material. 7. COURSE OF FIRE 7.1 Course of Fire - Targets will be changed after each 12 shots. The number of shots on record bulls at each position are 50 yards, 3 shots. 7.2 NHSRA 3-Position Distance Target No. of Shots per Match per Bull 50 Yards A-31 12 in each position Prone, Standing and Kneeling 3 8. TIME LIMITS 8.1 Computing Time - Time is not checked on each shot. The time allowance is computed for a complete stage (including sighting shots when specified) on the basis of the specified number of shots multiplied by the allowances per shot. The Chief Range Officer may terminate any relay before completion of the full time allowed, if all competitors in that relay have completed firing. Time allowed, but not used, does not carry over to another string or stage. 8.2 Time Allowance: One minute per record shot prone and kneeling. 1 ½ minutes per shot standing. The competitor will be allowed a maximum of an additional 5 minutes for a target change.
DIRECTIONS TO RANGE Telephone John Mraz at 505-870-7419 C O U N T Y RANGE LAW ENFORCEMENT RANGE X HIGH DESERT TRAIL SYSTEMS TAKE I-40 WEST TO EXIT 16 IN GALLUP, NM. TURN RIGHT ON STATE ROAD 118/US 66. GO PAST LOVES AND TA TRUCKSTOPS ABOUT.5 MILES. TURN RIGHT ON PAVED COUNTY ROAD 1. CONTINUE NORTH TO GRAVEL ROAD, LARGE DOUBLE DRIVE GATE APPROXIMATELY.9 MILES. CONTINUE NORTH ON GRAVEL ROAD 1.7 MILES TO RANGE LOCATED ON RIGHT SIDE JUST PAST THE LAW ENFORCEMENT RANGE. MENTMORE ROAD COUNTY RD 1 I-40 WEST TA TRUCKSTOP LOVES TRUCKSTOP EXIT 16 I-40 EAST 118
NATIONAL JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL FINALS RODEO Gallup, New Mexico LIGHT RIFLE (.22) MATCH ENTRY FORM Mail: Lyn Larsen, 12001 Tejon Street, Suite 128, Denver, CO 80234 Email: llarsen@nhsra.org Fax: 303-452-0912 PLEASE PRINT NHSRA Office Use State/Province: Accompanying Coach Name: Coach Phone: Coach Email: @ Individual Entries: Name (PLEASE PRINT) Age 2011 State/Province Qualifying Match Date 1. 2. 3. 4. Alternate (Optional): 5. 6. Eligibility Rules: In order to enter the national match, participating states/provinces are required to conduct a regional match prior to submission of this form. A maximum of 4 members and two alternates are allowed. No substitutions after entry form submission.