AIHPA - HIGH POWER RIFLE AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL MATCHES CHAMPIONSHIPS

Background:      The first ever IMC High Power Rifle National Championships ran in 2004, held at the Tamworth/Peel Valley Rifle Club.  It is the biggest title on the Australian High Power Rifle calendar.  The event originated by running the International Match Course, over a single day where each shooter could only contest a single rifle specification.  It has proved so popular, that in 2006, it was shot over 2 days where shooters could contest 2 rifle specs in the championship.  By 2006, the Nationals was expanded to the National Matches, for the different match courses managed by AIHPA.

Rules:               - This event is shot in accordance with AIHPA rules.

Occurrence:      - This is an annual event shot each calendar year.

Timings:            - May be shot over 1 day or more, but multiple days must be back to back, or a close as reasonably possible.

Location:           - This event may be shot anywhere in Australia.
- Clubs must state interest to host.  AIHPA committee will award the event to the hosts best suitable to run the event.

Event Status:     - Group B (refer to status table under chapter “Competition Guidelines”).

Entry:               - An entry fee per competitor or match may be charged.

Classification:    - Closed Event – Open to AIHPA members only.
                        - Non AIHPA members pay a $ nominated event temporary registration fee that covers this matches only, classifying
                          the event to “Semi-Open”.  This offers the non-member the right to claim outright trophies, but titles and
                          classified trophies are still only open to AIHPA members.

Championships: 

    IMC Titles:    - Minimum schedule of 1x International Match Course, except where a reduction in the course is forced by unavoidable circumstances.
 - The match may be expanded by adding additional strings or a full courses.
 - Where possible, the schedule should allow shooters to contest more than 1 rifle specification - perhaps run the course 2 or more times.

                        Rifle Specs:       - All specifications accepted (1, 2, 3, 5).
                         - Depending entries, some rifle specs may be combined.
                         - An “Any Rifle” spec may be eligible to shoot out of competition at the discretion of the hosts/organisers.

                        Awards:             - Titles and Trophies for each rifle spec per match advert.
                        - Awards may be offered for combined rifle specifications depending on recent event participation.
                        - Additional trophies by shooter classification, if offered, per event program.
                        - Only AIHPA members are eligible for Title and classified trophies.
                        - Non-AIHPA members will be eligible to titles and outright trophies if a temporary membership fee was paid.

    VMC Titles:   - Minimum schedule of 1x Vintage Match Course, except where a reduction in the course is forced by unavoidable circumstances.
 - The match may be expanded by adding additional strings or a full courses.
 - In the interests of competition and good faith, shooters should be encouraged to contest this event using Spec 1 rifles.

                        Rifle Specs:       - All specifications may shoot the course, however the event is based on Spec 1 rifles.
                         - Depending entries, some rifle specs may be combined.

                        Awards:             - Titles and Trophies for each rifle spec per match advert - with an emphasis is encouraged for Spec 1 and 1a.  Often other
                           rifle specs may shoot the course for fun, where space and time permits.
                        - Additional trophies by shooter classification, if offered, per event program.
                        - Only AIHPA members are eligible for Title and classified trophies.
                        - Non-AIHPA members will be eligible to titles and outright trophies if a temporary membership fee was paid.

    AMC Titles:   - Minimum schedule of 1x Australian Match Course, except where a reduction in the course is forced by unavoidable circumstances.
 - The match may be expanded by adding additional strings or a full courses.
 - Where possible, the schedule should allow shooters to contest more than 1 rifle specification - perhaps run the course 2 or more times.

                        Rifle Specs:       - All specifications accepted (1, 2, 3, 5).
                         - Depending entries, some rifle specs may be combined.
                         - An “Any Rifle” spec may be eligible to shoot out of competition at the discretion of the hosts/organisers.

                        Awards:             - Titles and Trophies for each rifle spec per match advert.
                        - Awards may be offered for combined rifle specifications depending on recent event participation.
                        - Additional trophies by shooter classification, if offered, per event program.
                        - Only AIHPA members are eligible for Title and classified trophies.
                        - Non-AIHPA members will be eligible to titles and outright trophies if a temporary membership fee was paid.

    TMC Titles:   - Minimum schedule of 1x Tactical Match Course, except where a reduction in the course is forced by unavoidable circumstances.
 - The match may be expanded by adding additional strings or a full courses.
 - Where possible, the schedule should allow shooters to contest more than 1 rifle specification - perhaps run the course 2 or more times.

                        Rifle Specs:       - All specifications accepted, and shoot combined (1, 2, 3, 5) - "Any Rifle".

                        Awards:             - Titles and Trophies for outright per match advert.
                        - Only AIHPA members are eligible for Title and classified trophies.
                        - Non-AIHPA members will be eligible to titles and outright trophies if a temporary membership fee was paid.

General Information: 

Although this is a “Closed” event, every licensed shooter is encouraged to participate as they may pay a small fee to become temporarily registered to compete.  There is always the option to join AIHPA on the day, and compete with full entitlements 

This event may be run in conjunction with another event, of any type, and interested entrants are encouraged to source a flyer for the event and check all relevant information, such as matches, range details, required equipment, entry fees etc.

Changes:          Organisers reserve the right to change the event or schedule without notice.