I received my 2 yard reduction card in the mail. The enclosed info said it wasn't allowed if I had received a punch in the last 1000 targets. I shot a 96 during the last shoot of my season. So I don't get the reduction?
Paul, if your last shoot was during the last target year, I'd think you'd be eligible this target year? I read that as 1000 targets shot in the current year?
I read the documents to be the last 1000 targets starting with this year (before 1/06/12)and working backwards until you have a 1000 target shot at average. In my case I had 800 this year and the last 200 from last year at the Grand.
It is of the Last 1000 handicap targets shot , not of the year, I called ATA this week and was told that is how it is. For instance the last 1000 targets I shot my average was 91.4, my 2011 average was 89. have not shot any in the 2012 year. They said I will NOT get the reduction. I am SOO sad.
Ron, he earned 1/2 yard last year, his 1000 target review couldn't begin till he shoots targets during the new target year? I can't see that as having anything to do with his yearly average for the 2 free yards this year? Oh well, they will figure it out. The rule says if enough targets are shot below the break point, 3 yards per year is the max allowed? Some people don't shoot targets after the Grand in August till spring.
I haven't seen the letter, but I'm going to guess that it is the standard letter/form that would be sent out for any reduction. In other words, I'd be a little surprised if it was written specifically for this 2-yard offer.
People need to keep in mind that the only two criteria that determined whether someone was offered the 2-yd reduction were: 1) Paid member, 2) Handicap average below their Zone break point.
So, even if someone had earned yardage in late December, if their handicap average was below the break point, they would have been offered the 2-yd reduction.
It doesn't make any sense to offer that person the 2-yd reduction and then say they aren't qualified to take it because of the earned yardage in December.
Basically, I'd say that if someone hasn't shot any registered targets in January, and they receive the 2-yd reduction notice, they can take it without regard to whatever may have happened in the preceding months.
If someone has any doubts, though, they should contact their Delegate.
While I agree confirming with your delegate being a good idea, I'm going with V10 on this one. Paul, notice on the "letter" you got, it is listed as ATA Form #420 REV. 7/10. It is a form reduction notice written then and not specific to the "one time 2 yard reduction".
Ron was quick to reply but I was out of town today. He said the 1000 target review card should not have been sent with the reduction. I do receive the 2 yard reduction. I'm gonna take it.
Thanks to all who replied.
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