The way sign-up has been handled for the past couple of years is anyone who requested a slot but did not get one was transferred to the wait list in the order their initial request was received. If a slot became available, an email was sent out to those on the wait list offering the slot if they were still interested and requesting a response back either way. As some 9 shooter's over the past three matches did not return those emails (for whatever reasons), the result has been that we have had 3 matches in a row with at least one open slot.
So we're going to try something different. There will still be a match wait list and those who requested a slot but were not initially able to get into the match will be tracked (so that'll stay the same). The first change is that the wait list will stay open until the night before the match, meaning anyone wanting to shoot it should submit a request even if the match update went out saying the match was full. The second change is that an email will go out the night before the match to everyone who submitted a request to shoot (and are on the wait list). It will either advise that the match is full or that there are "x" number of slots available. I will do my best to send it around 7 PM. Slots will be assigned in the order THAT email is responded to. I will send a follow-up email advising when they have been filled.
Let me know if you have any questions and enjoy the rest of the weekend. Thanks,
For those of you who believe that one outdoor IDPA sanctioned match in January (the Arctic Blast - Wilkes-Barre, PA, 1/9/10 - information sent previously) is inadequate, I have learned that there will be an another outdoor sanctioned match on Saturday 1/30/10 in the vicinity of Hartford, CT. The announcement says 12 stages, minimum 120 rounds, cheesy trophies (per IDPA rules), and no prize table or giveaways. Information is at www.matchreg.com . Match fee is $65.
If you are interested in going and looking for like - minded fools, you can e-mail me and I will put you in touch with each other. I have not yet decided whether I am fool enough to go.
Our Friday December 4th match will be 9 stages with a minimum round count of 108 (you will want extra). There may be time and interest to shoot all or part of this match a second time, so bring enough ammo for it if that may be an option. Show-Up time is 09:00 AM.
The Match is tentatively titled "Third Times The Charm" and our master CoF designer Pete has come up with a completely different format and approach on this one. The only thing I can share at this point, if I remember correctly, was something about including all the movers, mechanicals, and poppers. Have a Good Thanksgiving and SIGN-UP BEGINS NOW!