4.1. The first seven shots to leave the
barrel of the rifle whilst in the shooter's hands will count to the
shooter's score except where a shot registers two marks on the target (see
4.7) or when a shooter declares a sighting shot.
4.2. Only one sighting shot per shooter
may be taken after a match has begun and must be declared before the shooter
commences.
4.3. Where the greater part of the
speck is outside the line, the score is against the shooter, but in a
doubtful case the benefit goes to the shooter.
4.4. Where a shot registers two marks
on the target, usually a pellet being cut while loading, the shot shall be
taken again but the shooter cannot score more or less than the points
disputed.
4.5. Any shot which rings the bell but
where the pellet mark on the target indicates that no part of the pellet
entered the bull’s eye, shall be marked as if the bell had NOT rung.
4.6. Two points shall be awarded for a
win and one point for a draw. The team having the most points shall win the
League. In the event that two or more teams have equal points, their
aggregate score i.e. the average score from all League matches shall
determine League placing for the season.
4.7. The Captain of the home team shall
be responsible for sending a match result card to the Match Secretary either
by email or mms or by post to arrive not later than 5.00 pm on the following
Sunday.
4.8. Each team shall nominate
markers/painters to be available for each shooter. The two markers/painters
shall agree the score. The marker from the opposing team shall call the
score marking to the speck and the shooter’s marker shall paint the target
and reset the plunger after each shot. When markers fail to agree the Team
Captains (or the nominated deputy, if the Captain is the shooter) will check
the target, and if they are unable to agree the score, the shooter can
either take the lowest score or shoot again in which case he cannot score
more or less than the points disputed. Any team failing to provide a
marker/or allow an opposing marker could at the discretion of the committee
forfeit the result of the match and/or be deducted points. UNDER NO
CIRCUMSTANCES must the shooter leave his or her mark to inspect the
disputed shot, any shooter to do so will be deemed to have finished shooting
and their score will be recorded as such.
4.9. A Painter/Marker shall only Paint/Mark ONE Bell Target. During
Competitions/Practice, where TWO Bell Targets, or more, are in use, side by
side, a Painter/Marker shall be provided for each target.
5.1. All members must have shot one
third of League Matches to be eligible to shoot in Cup Matches held after
Christmas. Registered members that may not have qualified under this rule
may be allowed to shoot at the discretion of the Committee.
5.2. A Referee and targets shall be nominated for all cup semi-finals
and finals. Marking as per League Rules and in the event of a dispute the
referee’s decision is final.
5.3. All entrants in cup competitions
for pairs or individuals must be at the match by 8.30pm on the night and
register their attendance with the Organiser, unless their late arrival has
been previously agreed with the Organiser or Match Secretary, otherwise they
will be eliminated.
5.4. A minimum entry of 3
pairs/individuals shall be required for any cup competition otherwise that
competition will be suspended for one year.
5.5. BACK TO BASICS (B2B) COMPETITION
This competition shall be shot in two halves on different targets. One
sighter is allowed per shooter on each target with each shooter having 5
counting shots in each half. A maximum time of 5 minutes will be allowed per
shooter for each half, including the sighter. Loaders are not permitted,
except under special circumstances. A clean bull shall score 5.1. The
shooter with the highest aggregate score will be declared the winner.
Shooters are only allowed to use Permitted
Accessories including, Dioptre or open sights; Blinder (where attached
to the gun); Prescription glasses or lenses; Pellet holders; Gun
customisation (e.g. sight raisers, non-standard triggers, weights, etc.).
Non-Permissible Accessories include
Specialist clothing specifically designed to aid shooting or supportive
clothing e.g. thick leather clothes including Jackets, Coats, Trousers,
Boots above the ankle, Gloves and other shooting aids e.g. Headwear
(Hats/Visors), Ear plugs or ear defenders (including those for playing
music) Shooting Stands, Blinders worn by the shooter.
5.6. THE BAILDHAM CUP Shall be awarded
to the shooter with the highest average score in both League and Webley
League matches, provided he/she has shot in at least 75% of his/her team's
matches. Replica trophies will be presented to the winner, to the runner-up
and third place shooter.
5.7. THE FOUR-A-SIDE CHARITY COMPETITION
Entrants to be notified to the Delegate’s Meeting by a date specified in the
fixture list. It is open to teams of any four registered shooters and is
shot under League Rules on a knockout basis with a handicap based on each
members’ League average. The handicap is calculated by taking the lowest
average score from the higher of the two teams drawn against each other
MINUS ONE. The difference, to the nearest whole number, is then added to the
score of the team with the lowest average, and in the event of a draw this
team is awarded the match. Substitute shooters may be allowed in all rounds
providing they have not previously shot in the current year’s competition.
5.8. THE IMPROVED PERFORMANCE COMPETITION
The Ray Warnock Memorial Trophy shall be awarded to the shooter with the
highest percentage improvement in the Baildham average competition. To
qualify, the shooter must have shot in 75% of his/her team's League and
Webley League matches, for the current season and preceding season. The
improvement calculation is shown below:
5.9. THE LADIES ROSE BOWL The
competition shall be shot in two halves on different targets. Each shooter
having 5 shots in each half. A clean bull shall score 5.1. One sighter
allowed per shooter on each target.
5.10. THE PAIRS CUP Entrants to this
competition shall consist of any number of pairs from the list of registered
shooters. An entry fee, to be decided by the committee, shall be paid before
each first match is shot. Shooting shall consist of 5 shots per person, 7
shots in the Semi-Final and Final. A clean bull shall score 5.1. Draw to be
made prior to the match commencing.
5.11. THE PAPER TARGET CHALLENGE This
competition is shot using the adopted paper target from the Triple 6
competition at a distance of 6 yards, with all 8 diagrams on the card
counting towards the shooter’s final total. Shooters have to complete 2
cards. The range allows 4 shooters to shoot at once; each card has a time
limit of 8 minutes. Shooting will be controlled by a range officer. Shooters
are split into 3 classes, with each class having its own trophy. The classes
are based on the Baildham averages, with the class cuts being reviewed
seasonally by the Committee. Shooters need to have shot in at least 2
Baildham average matches (League or Webley) to qualify for the event.
Scoring of the cards will done by a nominated official, with his/her
decision being final.
5.12. THE PRESIDENT’S CUP Open to
shooters whose average League score from at least 2 matches is 30 or below.
Shooting shall consist of five shots per person, seven shots in the
Semi-final and Final. Scoring as for a League match except that the shooter
will be given a score of 5.1 for a clean bull.
5.13. THE RODERICK BAKER CUP The
entries for this competition shall consist of one member from each team,
decided upon as the team thinks fit and the holder of the Trophy for the
previous year. Should there be only six teams in the League then the holder
of the Trophy and the runner up for the previous year will also take part.
It is shot on a seven shot knockout basis with 5.1 being scored for a clean
bull.
5.14. THE SENIOR SHIELD All shooters
entering this competition shall be 45 years of age or over on the day of the
competition. The competition shall be shot in two halves on different
targets. Each shooter having 5 shots in each half. A clean bull shall score
5.1. One sighter allowed per shooter on each target. Shooting to be on the
following handicap basis:-
Age 60 – 64 + 1 point
Age 65 – 69 + 2 points
Age 70 & over + 3 points
With NO-ONE being allowed to score more
than a possible.
5.15. THE SNAP SHOOTING CHALLENGE BOWL
This trophy shall be shot for one evening each year as arranged. The shooter
shall commence with the un-cocked gun and pellets on the table positioned as
in League Matches. Each entrant must shoot a qualifying score decided on the
night to enter the final stage of the competition. The shooter may attempt
as many times as he/she wishes to qualify but may only shoot once in the
final stage. Qualifying shooting will be allowed until 9.30pm on the night.
A clean bull shall score 5.1. The winner being the highest scorer in the
final round, from a maximum of 5 shots made in one minute. The committee
shall determine an entry fee.
5.16. THE SUMMER OPEN PAPER TARGET LEAGUE
The Paper Target League will be shot during the closed bell target season
using the League's adopted paper target (North Hereford) and from 2019 is
open to all registered members of a bell target League. An entry fee,
determined by the Committee, will be payable. Competitors are required to
shoot 5 rounds, each round consisting of 2 paper targets. All 8 diagrams on
the card will be scored, with a maximum score on each card being 48.
Shooters must complete each round (2 cards) on the same evening, however
more than one round can be shot on any given evening. There is no time limit
to shoot each round. All cards must be witnessed and submitted to the
official scorer after being shot. Results will be displayed on the website.
The final standings will be announced at the September Delegates Meeting.
The competition will be split into 3 classes based on the end of season
Baildham Averages or if necessary adjusted averages of non SAGL shooters.
There will be a winner in each class. If a shooter does not have a Baildham
average or does not provide their personal average, they will be entered
into the highest class (Class A) of the competition.
5.17. THE THOMPSON KNOCKOUT CUP This is
for all teams in the League and shall be competed for under League
conditions but on a knock out basis until the overall winner is determined.
“Clean” bulls should be recorded as 5.1 but for scoring purposes counted as
only 5 on the score sheet. In the event of a draw, at the end of the match
the team with the highest number of counting “clean” bulls shall be declared
the winner.
5.18. THE UNDER 21 HIGHEST AVERAGE TROPHY
shall be awarded to the shooter, whose age at the start of the season is 21
or under, with the highest average score in both the League and Webley
League matches, provided they have shot in 75% of their team's Matches.
5.19. THE WEBLEY SHIELD All teams
compete on a home and away/two leg League basis unless decided differently
by the Committee at a Delegates Meeting. Teams will be handicapped in
accordance with their League average score for the current season. The team
with the highest average being the scratch team. The handicap is calculated
by taking the lowest average score from the higher of the two teams drawn
against each other. The difference, to the nearest whole number, is then
added to the score of the team with the lower average. Points scored in
accordance with Rule 4.6. In the event that at the end of the competition
teams have the same number of points, the table positions will be decided on
the basis that the team with the lowest average score shall finish highest.
5.20. THE WHITBREAD INDIVIDUAL CUP This
competition is open to any registered member of the League. Entrants to be
notified to the Delegate’s Meeting by a date specified in the fixture list.
Shooting shall consist of five shots per person, seven shots in the
Semi-final and Final. Scoring as for a League match except for a clean bull
when the shooter will be given a score of 5.1. One sighter allowed per
shooter per target each night of the competition with a maximum of 7 minutes
per shooter for 5 shots and 10 minutes for 7 shots excluding the sighter.
Two neutral markers to be provided acceptable to the shooter.
5.21. THE YOUTH CUP All shooters
entering this competition shall be 25 years of age or under on the day of
the competition. The competition shall be shot in two halves on different
targets. Each shooter having 5 shots in each half. A clean bull shall score
5.1. One sighter allowed per shooter on each target.
5.22. INTER-LEAGUE COMPETITIONS
Stratford vs Evesham (The Avon
Challenge)
This competition is shot over two legs (home & away) with
the aggregate score determining the trophy winner and the Bill Amos Cup
is awarded to the shooter(s) with the highest aggregate score over the
competition. The Stratford leg is shot at 6 yards with the Evesham leg
being shot at 7 yards (home league distance). Each team comprises 8
shooters, with each shooter’s score counting towards the team total.
Each shooter has 7 shots and can therefore achieve a maximum score of
35. A sighter shot is allowed if required. The match is shot on and “in
and out” format, with the away team to shoot first.
Stratford vs Redditch
This competition is shot over two legs
(home and away) with the aggregate score determining the trophy winner.
Both legs are shot at a distance of 6 yards (home league distance). Each
team comprises 8 shooters, with each shooter’s score counting towards
the team total. Each shooter has 6 shots and can therefore achieve a
maximum score of 30. A sighter shot is allowed if required. The match is
shot on and “in and out” format, with the away team to shoot first. As
yet, there is no trophy to present to the highest individual aggregate
score.
Triple 6 Trophy
The Triple 6 trophy is an inter-league
paper target competition held between the Stratford, Evesham and
Redditch Airgun Leagues. The home venue each year cycles between the 3
leagues. The competition is shot over 6 meters (a compromise between 6 &
7 yards), each team comprises of 6 shooters, with 6 diagrams being
scored on each card, hence the title “Triple 6”. The paper target used
(North Hereford) comprises of 8 target diagrams, two central targets
being used for sighter shots. A clean bull scores a 6,therefore the
maximum individual score is 36. The room is set-up so 3 shooters are on
the range at the same time (one shooter from each League). The shooting
positions are cycled after every round, so each League shoots in every
shooting position. All six shooter’s scores count towards the team
total. In the event of a draw, the team that have scored the most 6s
takes the trophy.
5.23. THE BLIND PAIRS This competition
is open to all registered members who have an average from at least 2 team
matches throughout the current season. On the date of the competition, the
latest Baildham averages will used to determine the pairings, where all
entered shooters will be tabulated in decreasing average order. Pairs will
then be formed by pairing shooters at the opposite ends of the table,
working inwards with each pairing. The competition format will be identical
to that of the Pairs (Rule 5.10). The Heather Martin memorial trophy will be
awarded to the winning pairing.