What’s New: 

• A word about the schedule.  This summer has, to say the least, been pretty fluid.  With the necessary changes to the dates of the CCS match, conflicts at both TCGC and ARPC and the temporary closure of the range at Dundee, it has been difficult to keep up, I apologize for the confusion at times.  The good part of this is that some of the schedule conflicts are due to increased numbers of people shooting more disciplines.  That means more gun owners and more potential voters who support our sports.  Remember Speed Steel, Cowboys, Tactical, Practical Rifle, etc. are all on our side and are good guys.  Heck, I'd even let my daughter date a trap shooter <vbg>.
   

• The CCS championships are August 7-8 at TCGC (TriCounty).  That marks the end of the points year.  Trophies, etc. will be handed out after that.  Setup will begin Wed August 4.  There will be a $10/day discount on the match fees for people who help.
   

• There will be no August match at DRRC due to the CCS match conflict.  See below for other non-events.
   

• Eugene is running USPSA matches, 5 stages with a classifier, every month, 1st Saturday.  We will be listing them in the Current Events each month.  Eugene Practical Shooters website is here: http://www.eugenepracticalshooters.com/cms/ .  It contains directions to the range.
   

• The CCS BOD met Jul 22.  The minutes will be on the website as soon as they are approved (est. Aug 9).  The majority of the meeting concerned the up coming CCS match.
   

• Paul Meier is organizing a Level 1 RO class for either Dec or Jan.  Contact Paul if you are interested.
   

• July 31st Tri-County will host the Northwest Regional Championship for the Ruger Rimfire Series.  For folks unfamiliar with this type of shooting it’s similar to Steel Challenge type stages.  Each shooter will use a Rifle and a Handgun in .22lr to complete the stages.  Stages are limited to no more than 10 rounds each.  You do not have to use a Ruger to compete, any .22 pistol and rifle will do. You can find more information on the sport at www.teamrimfire.com .  The app is here.
   
• July 31 there will be an IPSC style match at Wolverton 7 stages.  More info is here.
   
• The dates and locations for the USPSA Nationals:
  
  Sep 9-12    USPSA MultiGun Nationals      Open, Tactical, Limited, Heavy Metal      Las Vegas, Nevada

  Oct 1-2     US IPSC Nationals             Open, Standard – others to be announced   Columbia, South Carolina

  Oct 8-12    USPSA Handgun Nationals       Open and Limited 10                       Las Vegas, Nevada

  Oct 13-16   USPSA Handgun Nationals       Limited, Production and Revolver          Las Vegas, Nevada
   

 Other News: 

• We received this note from Norm and Shaun:
  Shaun and I are going to be stepping down at the end of the year as TCGC IPSC directors. We are looking for someone, (preferably two folks) to replace us. The requirements are that you be a TCGC member in good standing and you are willing to give back to the sport. The pay is zero but the appreciation by match participants is eternal. We are willing to train the team replacing us starting in the 4th quarter, and TCGC Board approval will be required.  (An additional note, the TCGC directors are also members of the Columbia-Cascade BOD.)
   

• Bend will be putting on an IDPA Safety Officer course sometime in July or August, date to be finalized.  Cost will be minimal.  Anyone interested should contact Tom Allen at 541-420-0856.   This is a four hour lecture and three or four hours of field work.  According to Tom they will start late enough that no one has to get up at o'dark thirty.
   

• A new member of the Columbia Cascade Section, Bruce Walker, has created a nice tool for viewing your results at a single match or over series of matches.  The tool can be found at http://www.bdwalker.net/ipsc/MatchResults/.  This tool uses the scores as posted on the various websites, however, it gives some detail not readily discernable from the straight posting of scores.  In addition, Bruce has a Forum for NW Shooters at http://ipscnw.ning.com/.
  The dates for the CCS Championships match have been reset to Aug 7-8 at Tri-County (TCGC).
   

• USPSA made some rule changes that took effect March 1, 2010.  The summary is here.  A new book will be out soon (gray cover).
   

• Points standings thru June are on the website. 
   

• Remaining Points dates for the upcoming year:
  Aug 7-8 CCS Championships TCGC
   
• Other matches of interest in 2010:

NW Rimfire Championships at TCGC July 31
NW Revolver Championships At Albany Aug 28
New Date GSSF at Albany Oct 30-31

• The CCS 2008 Safety / Training manual is on the website under CCS Business.

Training:

 Note any of the classes below may be cancelled if a conflict with a major event occurs.  

• The Safety Manual is posted on the website.  Look under CCS Business.
• The first Saturday of each month at Albany is a new USPSA shooters training. You must call ahead (541-619-0038). Next class is will not be until Sept 4th due to the CCS match conflict. Please check with ARPC before going to the range.
• The first Saturday of each month at Douglas Ridge there is a USPSA style training match.  The match includes a safety session before the match and coaching during the match.  Next match is Sept 4th due to the CCS match conflict.

• The final TCGC USPSA certification classes for 2010 will be held on Sept 4th, Oct 2nd and Nov 6th at Tri-County.  The Sept and Oct classes are fully subscribed, but they do accept walk-ins on the day of the class.  Please email trico.ipsc@gmail.com for more information.  

 CCS Board Info: 

• Section Coordinator – Mike McCarter, Deputy Section Coordinator – Paul Meier, Secretary – Mark O’Shea, Treasurer – Roger Nettles, Competition Director – Shaun Hescock.
• The Club Representatives (appointed by each club)  Albany – Steve Shippey, Bend – Bill Garland Sr., Dundee – Bill Marrs, Tri-County – Norm Bright and Shaun Hescock.
• The 5 elected positions plus the reps of the 4 clubs comprise the Columbia-Cascade Section Board. 

 Upcoming events (all matches start at 9AM):

Any additional cancellations will be in an email bulletin.

No match in Aug at DRRC

Aug 1 Speed Steel at TCGC

Aug 7-8 Tri-County (TCGC) CCS Championships

No regular match in Aug at Albany

Aug 14 Bend Rimfire & USPSA matches

No regular match in Aug at TCGC

Aug 28 Dundee regular USPSA match

Aug 28 Albany NW ICORE Championship

No speed steel At Albany in Aug

 

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