I could not help but read all the comments posted on the SW Grand Handicap Score Etc. Thread.
One must be aware in addition to the current punch and review system. The ATA a couple years ago implemented a rule as shown in Section E, paragraph 5, on page 29 of the current rule book. In summary. "Any shooter receiving a punch of 1 1/2 yards in a single event will not be allowed a reduction for a periods of 2 YEARS". For all those that comment about shooters turning down reductions many of us willing accept reductions but given this rule we are penalized beyond our abilities. In my opinion this is a rule directed towards the "dreaded Sandbagger" but will serve to penalize many honest shooters.
And recently a rule was implemented allowing category shooters to shoot only for championship titles, and if they should desire the opportunity to shoot for runnerup and/or open placement trophies they must forfiet the right to shoot for the category. Again for the life of me I do not understand what the ATA is attempting to do. Are they politly saying the Sub Juniors, Juniors, Women, Veterans and Senior Veterans "you are not welcome"?????
These rule are changes in a system that has been in place for years. Again in
my personal opinion these should be eliminated and in fact a complete change in the handicap system be made. Take out the mandatory punch system, eccept for let's say 98's or better (then only 1 yard) except per the attendance punch rules. I know many do not feel mandatory reductions are necessary so I will forgo making that suggestion, but still believe a better system should be put in place. - Jim Elliott (just a tired old grumpy Sen. Vet. that cares a great deal about this sport and those that participate, or should I say enjoy it).
One must be aware in addition to the current punch and review system. The ATA a couple years ago implemented a rule as shown in Section E, paragraph 5, on page 29 of the current rule book. In summary. "Any shooter receiving a punch of 1 1/2 yards in a single event will not be allowed a reduction for a periods of 2 YEARS". For all those that comment about shooters turning down reductions many of us willing accept reductions but given this rule we are penalized beyond our abilities. In my opinion this is a rule directed towards the "dreaded Sandbagger" but will serve to penalize many honest shooters.
And recently a rule was implemented allowing category shooters to shoot only for championship titles, and if they should desire the opportunity to shoot for runnerup and/or open placement trophies they must forfiet the right to shoot for the category. Again for the life of me I do not understand what the ATA is attempting to do. Are they politly saying the Sub Juniors, Juniors, Women, Veterans and Senior Veterans "you are not welcome"?????
These rule are changes in a system that has been in place for years. Again in
my personal opinion these should be eliminated and in fact a complete change in the handicap system be made. Take out the mandatory punch system, eccept for let's say 98's or better (then only 1 yard) except per the attendance punch rules. I know many do not feel mandatory reductions are necessary so I will forgo making that suggestion, but still believe a better system should be put in place. - Jim Elliott (just a tired old grumpy Sen. Vet. that cares a great deal about this sport and those that participate, or should I say enjoy it).