Benchrest in Canada
BR News => WBSF - World Benchrest Shooting Federation Events => Topic started by: rpollock on November 15, 2017, 08:42:57 PM
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I am pleased to confirm the dates for the World Championships to be held at the Rosebud Silhouette & Benchrest Club during July 2019:
Unofficial practice days: Friday July 12th and Saturday 13th (range is open as per normal to club members and early competitors, loading tent is on site, limited amenities)
Official practice days: Sunday July 14th, Monday 15, Tuesday 16th (range is closed, RO on site to manage practice days, full amenities on site), Flag setting Tuesday at 4PM, Meet and Greet function at Four Points Sheraton at 7PM.
Wednesday July 17th: Opening Ceremonies and LV 100
Thursday July 18th: HV100
Friday July 19th: HV200
Saturday July 20th: LV200
Sunday July 21st: HV - 10 shot 200 yards, awards banquet at Canada Olympic Park at 7PM
Schedule of Events (http://www.benchrest.ca/uploads/WBC__15_Schedule_of_Events.pdf)
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The Organizing Committee has approved the following documents related to accommodation at the World Championships. Please follow the hotlinks to download the relevant pdf.
Feel free to contact rickpollock@shaw.ca if there are any questions.
Official Communication for Accommodation (includes hotels and camping) (http://www.benchrest.ca/uploads/WBC__15_Accomodation.pdf)
Four Points Sheraton Hotel Booking Instructions (http://www.benchrest.ca/uploads/Sheraton_-_15th_World_Benchrest_Championship_July_12-22__2019_.pdf)
Best Western Hotel Booking Instructions (http://www.benchrest.ca/uploads/Best_Western_-_15th_World_Benchrest_Championship.pdf)
Aloft Hotel Booking Instructions (http://www.benchrest.ca/uploads/Aloft_-_Benchrest_Championships_Instruction_Sheet.pdf)
Windtower Hotel Booking Instructions (http://www.benchrest.ca/uploads/Windtower_-_brochure.pdf)
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Logo has been approved by the organizing committee for 2019!
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Travel Recommendations document is now posted:
Official Travel Recommendation Document (http://www.benchrest.ca/uploads/WBC__15_Travel_Recommendations.pdf)
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Visiting Competitors and Delegates,
The Organizing Committee wants to send a reminder that competitor documents can be found here https://rosebudsilhouetteandbenchrestclub.wildapricot.org/ if you haven’t seen them already. We will add to the downloadable documents as the event approaches.
Note we specifically had booked the WBC in close proximity to the Calgary Stampede. You may wish to come a few days early to take in what is billed as the Greatest Outdoor Show on earth. It is a very large event comprising a Rodeo, Chuckwagon racing, evening grandstand live entertainment show, and an enormous Midway and Exhibition. Details are here and tickets are on sale for 2019. https://www.calgarystampede.com/stampede
In regard to the non-airline friendly components required to compete we have a dedicated Vendor Plenty O Patches handling the supply of powder, primers, sand, cleaning supplies, hand tools etc. They will also have a selection of BR specific barrels, triggers, rests etc if you are so inclined. An order form will be developed in the coming months. https://www.plentyopatches.com/
Official Invitation letters are available for the asking. Once you have selected your teams send me the names and we can send an official invitation.
Lastly a reminder to let me know the preliminary numbers of competitors your country will be sending, if you have not already.
Looking forward to seeing you and your team in July, please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.
With Kind Regards,
Rick Pollock
rickpollock@shaw.ca
Mobile Phone +1 403-554-6772
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Note to delegates, the registration form for the 2109 event in Calgary is now available. Please contact me at rickpollock@shaw.ca to receive a registration form, if you have not already seen it in your email.
Rick Pollock
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Note to competitors, the deadline for teams to register, and send their entry fees has passed. Any last minute additions need to be in contact with me as soon as possible as the plans are being finalized for venues, support crews etc. rickpollock@shaw.ca
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We have created a central location for pictures and results at WBC XV. Follow this link and click on the July 14 date to see photos of the loading tent going up today, and the general layout of the range.
https://www.albertarifle.com/world-benchrest-championship
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Rick can anyone go watch? Or is it limited to range members and competitors and volunteers?
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Hi Rick , i second that previous question , can anyone come watch ? . i would like to get Tony Boyer to sign his book , after he is done shooting of course .
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Anyone can come out and watch. No problem at all. Bring your hearing protection, a spotting scope and tripod if you happen to have one, and a camera if you want to record things. Match days are July 17th-21st. Matches will run about 9am-4pm. Official practice days are July 14, 15, 16, I expect most competitors will be there about the same times, say 9-4. Best time to talk to the shooters is on the practice days. There will be a concession open around the lunch hour.
Here are directions to the range:
https://www.albertarifle.com/directions
https://goo.gl/maps/j3MZ9Z2zfEA2
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Hi Rick , thank you for the info . will be there .
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Yes thank you Rick
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https://www.albertarifle.com/world-benchrest-championship
Lots of photos added today.
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fantastic job guys!!!! quite the transformation of rosebud! hope to get there to take it in this weekend.
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July 18th results are up:
https://www.albertarifle.com/world-benchrest-championship
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Local coverage
https://calgary.ctvnews.ca/video?clipId=1733450
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Good job explaining our sport Rick :)
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I will second Ron's comments....
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https://calgary.ctvnews.ca/video?clipId=1733450
this is a longer clip, go to very end.
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Great job Rick. Good luck tomorrow.
Steve
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Full results here:
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/dyq3ksy1gkeaj8n/AACmwuEK1lfyfjwEX-ybIPDJa/21%20July%202019?dl=0&subfolder_nav_tracking=1
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Well folks it is hard to know where to begin when thanking everyone who made it possible to host the WBC. The visiting shooters were very complimentary about the range and the organization of the event. The feeling was we raised the bar for future WBC events and we should all take a bow for all that was accomplished.
We literally could not have done it without all our great volunteers and helpers over the last months and even years.
The support from the Rosebud Club and the APRA has been great, we could not have expanded the firing line, and re-contoured the range or expanded the clubhouse without their support.
The support from all our sponsors has also been fantastic, special mention to Korth and Plenty O Patches who stepped up as Gold and Silver level title sponsors.
Hard to count the volunteers who helped out, they made it possible, so my heartfelt thanks to: Tyler and Vic Edmunds, Tony Gauthier, Mark Dumont, Paul Ross, Daryl Skinner, Graeme Meyer, Hugh Williamson, Scott Stevens, Brent Nabozniak, Bob Richards, Lloyd Gilmour, Carolyn Pollock, Ashley Pollock, Larry Ottman, I know I am missing others, and my apologies in advance if I missed you on this list.
Lastly thanks to the target crew and scoring crew, we had nothing but positive comments from all who attended.
Now I am going to catch up on some sleep!
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Job well done Rick. The work load had to be staggering.
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Note to everyone, the photos, and results at this site: https://www.albertarifle.com/world-benchrest-championship will come down at the end of September. Feel free to download and save anything from the site you want to preserve. Thanks. Rick