AIHPA - HIGH POWER RIFLE
REGIONAL
CHAMPIONSHIPS (Various
Regions and Events)
Rules: - This event is shot in accordance with AIHPA rules.
Occurrence: - Regional events may be annual, however various label events may be run in the same region each year.
Timings:
- May be shot over more than 1 day, but multiple days must be back to back, or
as close together as reasonably possible.
- Different match courses may be contested at various times during the year,
each as a separate meet.
Location:
- This event may be shot anywhere in Australia, at any region.
- Hosts must apply to AIHPA in
writing. AIHPA committee will award the event to the hosts best suitable to run
the event.
Event Status: Group D (refer to status table under chapter “Competition Guidelines”).
Classification:
- Closed Event – Open to AIHPA members only.
- Non AIHPA members pay a $
nominated event temporary registration fee that covers this event 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: -
Championships may be run for all or any course of fire. Each course may be
contested at a single event, or multiple events
during the year.
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.