Official Match Program The American Legion 2014 Junior Air Rifle National Championship USA Shooting Range, Olympic Training Center Colorado Springs, Colorado July 29 - August 3, 2014 Section I: General The 24 th American Legion Junior Air Rifle National Championship will be conducted July 29 - August 3, 2014 at the USA Shooting Range, Olympic Training Center, Colorado Springs, Colorado. The purpose of this event is to determine through shoulder- to- shoulder competition, the 2014 American Legion Junior Air Rifle Champions in the Sporter and Precision categories. Individuals will be invited to compete in accordance with the 2014 Junior Position Air Rifle Tournament Official Match Program. Section II: Sponsor This tournament is sponsored by: The American Legion Junior Shooting Sports Program National Americanism Commission P.O. Box 1055 Indianapolis, Indiana 46206-1055 (317) 630-1204 juniorshooting@legion.org This competition is a National Three- Position Air Rifle Council sanctioned tournament. Section III: Entries/Eligibility a. Invitation only: Individuals are invited to compete in the National Championship Tournament based on their performance in the Qualification Round of the Junior Position Air Rifle Postal Tournament. b. Proof of age: At registration, each competitor must present an official birth certificate, valid driver's license, OR other form of valid picture identification which will establish that the competitor is 18 years of age or younger or is a high school graduate of the class of 2014. Competitors must be enrolled in an elementary, junior, or senior high school or be a high school graduate class of 2014. Section IV: USA Shooting Range The USA Shooting Range is located at the U.S. Olympic Training Center, 1750 E. Boulder St., Colorado Springs, Colorado 80909. All firing will take place in this facility.
Section V: Reporting Instructions Adult leaders/chaperones and competitors will report to Mr. Shayne Abrahams Sr., the tournament director, at the DoubleTree Hotel Colorado Springs World Arena, 1775 E. Cheyenne Mtn. Blvd., Colorado Springs, CO 80906. Adult leaders/chaperones and competitors must register with the tournament staff not earlier than 8:45 a.m. and not later than 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, July 30, 2014. Section VI: Lodging All competitors, one (1) chaperone per athlete, and out- of- town staff will be lodged at the DoubleTree Hotel Colorado Springs World Arena, 1775 E. Cheyenne Mtn. Blvd., Colorado Springs, CO 80906. Athletes will be housed two to a room; chaperones will be housed separately. One adult chaperone (21 years of age minimum) is required for each shooting club represented. The American Legion will pay for the lodging and tax at the DoubleTree Hotel Colorado Springs World Arena for all thirty (30) competitors, and one chaperone per athlete. Incidental expenses are the responsibility of the room occupants. Other individuals accompanying athletes to the competition will arrange and pay for their own housing arrangements. Reservations can be made by calling the DoubleTree Hotel Colorado Springs World Arena at (719) 576-8900. Section VII: Meals Each competitor and one (1) chaperone per competitor will be authorized six days of per diem at $15 per day. Payment of the per diem by check will be during registration. Total meal per diem will be $90. Box lunches will be provided to all competitors, chaperones and tournament staff for lunch on Thursday and Friday. Section VIII: Transportation Round trip airline transportation will be arranged and paid by the National Headquarters of The American Legion for each contestant and one (1) chaperone per club. Tickets are non- refundable and non- transferable. Contestants and chaperones are not to make their own travel arrangements. Tickets will be mailed to individuals at the addresses listed on the Acceptance Form. Please ensure your address is correct. Shuttle transportation will be provided from the Colorado Springs airport to the Olympic Training Center and to the DoubleTree Hotel Colorado Springs World Arena. If you desire to drive instead of flying to Colorado Springs, Colorado, permission must be obtained by calling Mr. Shayne Abrahams at the number listed above. Reimbursement will be made to one (1) individual only (athlete or chaperone not both); reimbursement will be based on either the cost of round- trip coach airfare from home of record to Colorado Springs, Colorado or round- trip mileage at the current IRS rate ($.51/mile); whichever is the least expensive. The chaperone and athlete(s) will either both fly or drive. Section IX: Schedule of Events and Course of Fire The schedule of events and course of fire is provided as a separate attachment to this program. 2
Section X: Conduct of the Tournament a. Rules: The 2012-2014 National Standard Three- Position Air Rifle Rules 9th Version 2 Editions shall govern competition unless modified by this Official Match Program. b. Scoring: (1) The Civilian Marksmanship Program Portable Electronic Target Scoring system will be used to score all targets for the four 3 x 20 matches fired on July 31 - August 1, 2014, as well as the finals fired on August 2. (2) Only Statistical Office personnel and tournament officials will be allowed entry into the Statistical Office. c. Scoring Protests - 2012-2014 National Standard Three- Position Air Rifle Rules 9th Version 2 Editions Section 8.2 applies. d. Protests of Competition Conditions (2012-2014 National Standard Three- Position Air Rifle Rules 9th Version 2 Editions, Section 9.1): Protests must be in writing, stating the reason for the protest, and will include all relevant facts. A protest must be delivered to the Match Director only within thirty (30) minutes after the incident being protested occurred. A three- member jury appointed by the Match Director will decide upon protests. e. Targets and Distance: (1) Targets used will be the Civilian Marksmanship Program Portable Electronic targets. The distance from the back of the firing line to the targets will be 10 meters. f. Clothing and Equipment: (1) All athletes in the Precision Air Rifle Category must adhere to clothing guidelines as specified in the 2012-2014 National Standard Three- Position Air Rifle Rules 9th Version 2 Edition 4.6. (2) All athletes in the Sporter Air Rifle Category must adhere to clothing guidelines as specified in the 2012-2014 National Standard Three- Position Air Rifle Rules 9th Version 2 Edition 4.3. (3) Competitors shall provide their own rifle, spotting scope and stand, kneeling roll, shooting mat, match grade pellets, any special tools, and adapters for compressed (scuba) air and CO2 tanks. The tournament sponsor will provide compressed (scuba) air and CO2 tanks. g. Coaching: Coaching is not allowed. Any person who appears to be communicating (verbally or non- verbally) with an athlete during match competition may be asked to leave the range by the Match Director. A person so removed may not return to the range without the permission of the Match Director. h. Rifle: (1) Precision: As per the 2012-2014 National Standard Three- Position Air Rifle Rules 9th Version 2 Edition 4.4. (2) Sporter: As per the 2012-2014 National Standard Three- Position Air Rifle Rules 9th Version 2 Edition 4.2. Officially approved Sporter Air Rifles are listed in the 2012-2014 National Standard Three- Position Air Rifle Rules 9th Version 2 Edition 4.2.1. 3
SECTION XI: Competitors It is the competitor's responsibility to be on the range and ready to fire when his/her relay is called to the firing line. Should a competitor not be present for firing at the appointed time, no additional time will be allowed. There will be no range clock on site. The timing of the firing of a stage (within the official time limit) is the competitor's responsibility. Range officers will not announce the time during the firing. SECTION XII: Awards a. Prone Championship; Standing Championship; and Kneeling Championship: Winner: Gold Medal and plaque; Second: Silver Medal and plaque; Third: Bronze Medal and plaque; Fourth: Pewter Medal and plaque. b. Final Shoot- off: The winner of the final shoot- off in each category will receive a plaque. c. The National Individual Championship: The five finalists in each category will receive a plaque listing places of finish. Additionally, the National Champion in each category will receive a championship plaque and a $2500 college scholarship provided by the Sons of The American Legion. d. Each competitor will receive a participation plaque and distinctive medal. e. Francis M. Redington Memorial Sportsmanship Award: To be awarded to the athlete who best exemplifies good sportsmanship and fair play. SECTION XIII: Security a. Security for air rifles and personal equipment is the responsibility of each individual athlete. b. When not secured, competitors will not leave an air rifle or equipment unattended. c. A secure room will be available at the USA Shooting Range for the storage of all rifles and equipment. d. Rifles and equipment will be stored in the assigned range storage room throughout the duration of the tournament. Failure to comply with this requirement WILL result in the immediate disqualification of the competitor. Section XIV: Code of Conduct Each competitor is required to sign a "Code of Conduct" statement and abide by it. Violation of the Code will be grounds for disqualification, forfeiture of awards, and being sent home prior to the conclusion of the championship. 4
Official Match Schedule of Events THE AMERICAN LEGION 2014 JUNIOR AIR RIFLE NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP USA SHOOTING - OLYMPIC TRAINING CENTER COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO JULY 28 - AUGUST 3, 2014 Tuesday, July 29, 2014 Throughout the day Competitors and chaperones arrive Colorado Springs, Colorado Wednesday, July 30, 2014 8:45 9:30 a.m. Tournament Registration DoubleTree Hotel Colorado Springs World Arena 9:45 a.m. Tournament Orientation and Code of Conduct Review DoubleTree Hotel Colorado Springs World Arena NOTE: Attendance is required for all athletes, coaches, and staff 12:30 2:00 p.m. Equipment control USA Shooting Range, Olympic Training Center NOTE: Anyone arriving late for Tournament Registration, Tournament Orientation and Code of Conduct Review, or Equipment Control will forfeit all trophies and awards unless the late arrival was caused by an emergency beyond their control For equipment control, the athlete must have their rifle, clothing, and all other associated equipment inspected (Rifles and equipment will be stored throughout the tournament in the assigned range storage room) 2:15-3:45 p.m. Practice period for both Sporter and Precision Category NOTE: Practice periods are unsquadded 5
Thursday, July 31, 2014 9:00-9:40 a.m. Sporter & Precision - 20 Shots Prone 9:40 10:25 a.m. Sporter & Precision - 20 Shots Standing 10:25-11: 00 a.m. Sporter & Precision - 20 Shots Kneeling 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. LUNCH OUTSIDE USA SHOOTING FACILITY, OTC 12:30-1:10 p.m. Sporter & Precision - 20 Shots Prone 1:10 1:55 p.m. Sporter & Precision - 20 Shots Standing 1:55-2:30 p.m. Sporter & Precision - 20 Shots Kneeling Friday, August 1, 2014 9:00-9:40 a.m. Sporter & Precision - 20 Shots Prone 9:40 10:25 a.m. Sporter & Precision - 20 Shots Standing 10:25-11: 00 a.m. Sporter & Precision - 20 Shots Kneeling 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. LUNCH OUTSIDE USA SHOOTING FACILITY, OTC 12:30-1:10 p.m. Sporter & Precision - 20 Shots Prone 1:10 1:55 p.m. Sporter & Precision - 20 Shots Standing 1:55-2:30 p.m. Sporter & Precision - 20 Shots Kneeling 6
Saturday, August 2, 2014 9:00 a.m. Final Shoot- off - Sporter & Precision (top 8 competitors in each category) ATTENDANCE AT FINAL SHOOT- OFF COMPETITION IS REQUIRED OF ALL COMPETITORS 7:00 p.m. Awards Banquet DoubleTree Hotel Colorado Springs World Arena Semi- Formal, competitors and staff should dress appropriately (Coat or sweater and tie for men, dresses or suits for ladies) ATTENDANCE AT THE AWARDS BANQUET IS REQUIRED OF ALL COMPETITORS Sunday, August 3, 2014 Throughout the day Competitors/Chaperones released to travel home. Transportation provided to airport. 7