BB Gun Match: FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who is to attend the scoring clinic and coaches meeting?
The person that is going to score targets on the line needs to attend. Every team must supply people to score. More than on eperson may attend the scoring clinic from each team. The coaches meeting will be 4:00 pm to 5 pm. The scoring meeting is at 3-4PM. Both meetings will be in the Downing Center we will have the exact location at registration.
Q: Can a shooter shoot in both 5 meter (BB) and 10 meter matches?
Yes, as long as they are on a team qualified to shoot as a member of team shooting in BB match (5 meter) they can shoot in 5 meter, and they can also shoot in 10 meter matches. There is no qualification to shoot in 10 meter. A shooter can shoot in 10 meter and not be qualified to shoot in 5 meter.
Q: What is the headquaters hotel? Do we have to stay there?
Holiday Inn University Plaza
1021 Wilkinson Trace
Bowling Green KY 42103
270-745-0088
www.holidayinnbowlinggreen.com
The Holiday Inn is full and we have a block of 40 rooms at the Hampton Inn for the same rate. Their phone number is 270-842-4100 mention Daisy IBBGCM to receive best rates.
You may book and stay at any hotel of your choice.
The Hampton Inn has sold out on the double rooms. They still have 20 single king rooms available. We have blocked 33 doubles and 20 king suites with sleeper sofas at the Marriott Courtyard for the same rate of $76.00 plus tax. The block is listed as Daisy International BB Gun Match contact Marriott for reservations.
Marriott Courtyard
270-783-8569
Q: Is there a meal plan offered?
NO meal plans are offered this year. Meals are available at the college cafeteria in the student center.
Q: Where will matches be shot?
Both matches will be shot indoors at the Diddle Arena which is the campus basketball facility.
Q: When are the matches?
July 4-6, 2008 for BB. Air Gun follows on July 7-8.
Q: When should a state match be held by in order for a team to qualify to shoot in the IBBGCM?
State matches should be held no later than March 30th.
Q: Is there a registration fee to shoot in the BB Gun match?
For 2009, there is no registration fee for BB Gun teams.
Q: Can the same gun be used by different individuals or members of a team?
Yes they can, as long as the gun has been checked and approved for use before the competition.
Q: Can the participants compete in more than one competition?
Competitors may shoot in BB Gun, Air Gun or both, however the Air Gun registration fee must be paid.
Q: Can a team compete if there was no state match?
In Air Gun Competitions, anyone can compete - it is open invitation. In BB Gun, the teams MUST have completed the Shooting Education course, and MUST have competed in a state qualifying match which can be hosted by either the Jaycees, 4-H (but not exclusively) or another organization using current NRA competition rules and regulations. They must register with a qualifying team score. They must have placed in the top three teams in that State match for BB Gun.
Q: Where is the Housing Form?
Each team is responsible for getting their own motel reservations. Information to make reservations at the host hotel is on the Hotel page.
Q: What Airgun matches are being held?
Our air rifle match will be an open match. We will have three position sporter and three position precision match only.
Q: Where do I find information to have NRA sanction my state match?
Find information at: http://nrahq.org/compete/dept-tourn-ops.asp
Q: where do I find information about Bowling Green including attractions, restaurants, motels and camping?
Bowling Green visitors information at: www.visitbgky.com