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The 2013 Mile High Showdown will take place on June 14 - 16 and is a Level II USPSA Pistol match consisting of 12 stages requiring a minimum of 290 rounds. Awards will be distributed per USPSA Guidelines. There will be a prize table that will be distributed by random drawing during the awards ceremony. Current USPSA membership is required to enter event. Entry will be limited to 120 total competitors (48 on Friday, 72 on Sat/Sun). Competitors can choose to shoot the whole match on Friday, or shoot in a two day format on Saturday / Sunday. Online Self Squading will be available on the USPSA website. When you mail in your entry you will be e-mailed an entry confirmation along with the Self Squading information once your entry is received and processed. Mailed in entries without an e-mail will be manually squadded by match personnel. Lunch will be provided for the competitors on the day(s) they are competing and is included in the entry fee. Additional Lunches for non-competitors will be available for purchase at the range.
2013 Mile High Showdown Match Website (http://www.milehiuspsa.com/2013.html)
Entry Form, Stages, and all other Match Info can be found on the match website.
Match Fee = $100 Before May 31st
$125 After May 31st
No refunds after June 1st
Refunds prior to June 1st will be subject to a $25 handling fee
Awards will take place Sunday
Match Director: Charlie Perez
Range Master and Sponsor Coordinator: Jerry Westcott
RV pads with electrical hook-ups are available at the range
Range opens at 7am and match starts at 9am each day
Online Squading will be available at www.uspsa.org (http://www.uspsa.org)
romeoalphabravo
02-19-2013, 15:27
Anyone plan on shooting this?
This is going to be my first major match. I'm very excited!!!
If I was not a Match Director for another match that same weekend, I would be there for sure.
CO-Exprs
02-20-2013, 01:49
I'm planning to shoot. Just haven't signed up yet. Thinking I might run single stack. Been a while since I ran my 45 in an IPSC.
madmike283
02-20-2013, 19:41
Haven't registered yet, but I plan to be there.
Haven't registered yet, but I plan to be there.
Dont drag your feet. Not only do matches fill up and you are left out in the cold, but it makes the match staff jobs harder when people wait until the last minute to sign up.
frunkenstein
02-21-2013, 08:36
Hi guys for those unaware, the Mile Hig Showdown is a Ben Lomond Gun Club hosted by High Plains Practical Shooters. Round count 290 minimum, 12 Stages. Those who shoot on Friday shoot all 12. Those who soot on Sat. and Sun will slip the stages up. Fri. signup will be limited so if you want to shoot Friday signup quick. Please check out the web site for all the partculars and stages. The Panda s at it again.
Yup.
Thanks! I did go to the link and discover that myself, but didn't comeback and edit my stupid question. That's what I get for surfing on a phone.
So, do they allow spectators at these hootenannies? I've always wanted to watch some, I'm more of a hermit paper shooter, never been to any "events". And are these held at the new berms over by the dump?
CO-Exprs
02-21-2013, 10:44
Spectators are welcome, but you're required to wear pajamas and a President Nixon rubber mask.
frunkenstein
02-21-2013, 12:06
Yes they are at the competition and special use berms. AKA new berms.
Spectators are welcome, but you're required to wear pajamas and a President Nixon rubber mask.
Aw man, a Nixon mask is gonna be tough to find.....
If you are thinking about attending this match get your entry mailed in soon. We are limited to 120 total shooters and it will fill up to capacity. Spectators are welcome, just make sure you bring eye and ear protection. If you have not seen a USPSA match before you don't have to wait until this big match. There are USPSA club matches happening every weekend all along the front range. Check out the www.ecouspsa.com website for the local USPSA club match schedule.
SA Friday
02-24-2013, 13:18
Aw man, a Nixon mask is gonna be tough to find.....
For you buddy, a lime green thong and viking helmet will suffice. [Viking]
I suspect they will be setting up on the new berms and some of the old berms. 12 stages, 12 berms. Doing tear down and reset in the middle of a Level II match is a nightmare and one I suspect they want to avoid.
For you buddy, a lime green thong and viking helmet will suffice. [Viking]
Thanks Bro! You really know how to make a guy feel special.....
I'd like to come watch one of these sometime just to see people shooting that really know what they're doing, instead of just making noise and smoke and cackling like an idiot.
The entries are rolling in at a steady pace for the 2013 Mile High Showdown. I want to thank all of the shooters who have signed up early as it makes planning for the match easier. If you have not signed up for the match but are planning on attending, please get your entry filled out and mailed in soon. All of the match details can be found at the match website www.milehiuspsa.com (http://www.milehiuspsa.com). The entry form can be downloaded from there and we also have the stages posted so you can check out the fun shooting challenges we have planned.
We have setup USPSA Self Service Squading for the match. Currently the Self Service Squading feature is disabled until April 30th as we want everyone who signs up before then a fair chance of squading on the day(s) they want to shoot on or with their friends on specific squads. To make it as fair as possible I will enable the USPSA Self Squading for the match at 7PM on April 30th. If you choose to sign up for the match after April 30th and miss out on being able to shoot the match on a specific day or squad because those squading options are full, I don’t want to hear any whining. It’s up to you to get your entry submitted in a timely manner and perform your squading selection as soon as it is opened up.
We still need 6 more dedicated shooters that would be willing to help with ROing the match. Major matches like these can’t happen without the dedicated volunteer help of the local shooters. If you can assist with ROing the match it would be much appreciated. If you want more details about the requirements, responsibilities, and benefits of ROing the match please e-mail Charlie Perez at rezman@hotmail.com.
Thanks for your time and I look forward to seeing everyone at the match!!!
Charlie Perez
2013 Mile High Showdown
Match Director
303-882-6728
I've registered, and am looking forward to it. Charlie the stages seem like they are repeated and there's no classifier. Are you still working on the stages?
I've registered, and am looking forward to it. Charlie the stages seem like they are repeated and there's no classifier. Are you still working on the stages?
The stages are complete. We are using the same base stage design and shooting it two different ways. We will have 6 bays worth of stages that each will be shot two different ways. Don't worry, each stage will provide significantly different shooting challenges. No classifier stage for this match. We shoot classifier stages at every single club match so why waste a stage at the big match on a classifier? We can come up with a stage that is more fun and challenging than a regular old classifier. That is at least my thinking. That and if there are 3+ GM's in the division you are competing in your overall finish in that division will count as a classification instance in your classification record.
ShipDate
03-22-2013, 20:40
Sent my registration in today. Can't wait.
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I wanted to give everyone a quick update on the 2013 Mile High Showdown registration progress. Currently we only have 30 open slots left for the match. I am getting entries daily so it’s looking like this match will fill up to capacity well before the start of the match. For all of you procrastinators out there, it’s time to stop procrastinating and get your entry mailed in ASAP. Once the match reaches capacity I will start a wait list, but as with all wait lists there is no guarantee that you will get into the match. If you want to attend this match but still have not mailed in your entry I would suggest that you get it sent in soon.
As you may already know, the match entry includes lunch on the day/days you are shooting. My wife Dawn will be doing the food service for this match and she has planned for some yummy lunches. She asked me if the shooters would be interested in buying breakfast burritos on Fri – Sun for $5 each and I was not sure. So I am asking you guys/gals what you think about it. Let me know if you would be interested in buying breakfast burritos in the morning or not. I don’t want to “pressure” anyone into buying stuff they don’t really want. I just wanted to let everyone know that she is able to provide a breakfast burrito service if there is interest in it.
We are quickly approaching the deadline of turning on the USPSA Self Squading. At 7PM on April 30th I will be turning on the USPSA Self Squading and it will be up to you to get squaded on the day/squad you want. If you have special circumstances which will not allow you to perform the USPSA Self Squading on April 30th the match staff can perform your squading for you. But this will only be done after we have opened up the self squading on April 30th. Feel free to contact me if you have any questions about this.
romeoalphabravo
04-29-2013, 16:28
Okay, is anyone in Pueblo/COS shooting this? It is my first major match (assuming I can get ammo to shoot), and I would really like to know a person or two to squad with.
Thanks! :-)
Okay, is anyone in Pueblo/COS shooting this? It is my first major match (assuming I can get ammo to shoot), and I would really like to know a person or two to squad with.
I will know if I am going to make it in a couple weeks. Not sure.
d_striker
04-30-2013, 01:35
Okay, is anyone in Pueblo/COS shooting this? It is my first major match (assuming I can get ammo to shoot), and I would really like to know a person or two to squad with.
Thanks! :-)
You picked the best Level 2 match in CO as your first. I wish I could shoot this match but I'll be out of town.
frunkenstein
04-30-2013, 08:09
Not again d man well we will have a blast anyway
This evening we will be opening up the USPSA self squading at 7PM sharp (Mountain Time for the out of state shooters). If you have to shoot the match on a specific Day or Squad it’s up to you to get yourself assigned to the correct squad using the USPSA online self squading system. Squad numbers 1 – 6 are for the Friday Only shooting schedule. Squad numbers 7 – 12 are for the Saturday/Sunday shooting schedule.
The USPSA Online Self Squading system should have e-mailed you a self squading confirmation along with a unique PIN number when we uploaded your registration into the system. You will need to use this PIN number to complete your squading selection. Please reference your USPSA Online Self Squading confirmation e-mail for your PIN number. If you have lost your PIN number feel free to contact me and I can look it up for you.
If you have any questions please let me know. My contact info is listed on the match website www.milehiuspsa.com (http://www.milehiuspsa.com)
muddywings
05-01-2013, 08:44
Wow...filling up fast I see!
I jumped on squad 10...I'm noob and don't know many others so if anybody else is new, feel free to join me! lol
frunkenstein
05-01-2013, 09:09
Muddywings I wouldnt panic about knowing a whole lot of prople on your squad by the end of the day youll get to know everybody and Im sure if you have any questions theyll give advice. All the ROs will be standing on stage on Sat. or Sun. and will be there to help also. Ill be Stage 6 with Gary and ready to have a blast.
muddywings
05-01-2013, 09:42
Frenkenstein, pretty much how it was for the noveske match. I just keep my eyes open and ask lots of questions. Seems to work out alright. Was surprised how many people squaded already.
The 2013 Mile High Showdown is almost full. Currently there are only 14 open slots left in the match. The match entry fee of $100 expires on May 31st, after that the entry fee bumps up to $125 so take advantage of the lower entry fee by getting signed up before May 31st.
The USPSA Online Self Squading was successfully enabled on April 30th. Most of the competitors took advantage of it being enabled and got squaded that day. There are still some shooters who have not performed their self squading selection and with only a few slots left on both Friday and Sat/Sun it would be wise to get squaded so you can shoot the match on the day you prefer to shoot.
The match trophies have been ordered and received and they look really nice. Since the vast majority of the competitors got signed up early we were able to place a very accurate trophy order. This should greatly minimize the need to order extra trophies after the match. I wanted to thank all of the competitor who signed up early as it has made ordering an accurate count of trophies a lot easier!!! There are a lot of trophies up for grabs so bring your “A Game” if you want to bring home some hardware.
Several competitors have leveraged the Official Match Ammo Service by ordering their ammo from Universal Ammo. The Universal Ammo people wanted me to remind the competitors that they need at least 4 weeks prior to the start of the match to process and deliver orders before the match starts. If you need to order official match ammo, please get this done this week or next to ensure you will get it in time for the match. As always the Universal Ammo order form is located on the Mile High Showdown website.
Lastly the Match Book is almost complete. I am only waiting on a few more details before I can wrap it up and post it on the Mile High Showdown website. I will send out an update once it is completed and posted on the website.
I look forward to seeing everyone in June at the 2013 Mile High Showdown. If you have any questions please let me know.
romeoalphabravo
05-09-2013, 12:21
I got on with Squad 10... The noob said he/she was on there... I'm a noob too... we can we noobs together. :-)
There are still a few slots left in the match both on Friday or Saturday/Sunday shooting schedules. If you want to participate in the match please get your entry mailed in this week. I wanted to also remind everyone who has not sent in their entry yet that the Match fee bumps up to $125 after May 31st. If your entry is post marked before June 1st the entry fee will still be $100. Any entries post marked after May 31st must contain a check with the higher entry fee. For all of the last minute procrastinators, this is your final notice to get your entry form mailed in before the match fee bumps up to $125.
We have completed the Match Book for the 2013 Mile High Showdown. The match book is located on the match website www.milehiuspsa.com. This match book contains many key points of information that will help make your match experience the best it can be. Many of the common match questions can be answered with the content listed in the match book so please take the time to read it. There is also a listing of range, facility, and match process requirements that must be adhered to while on the range property. Please review these requirements and become familiar with them.
We will NOT be printing this match book out for the match. If you want a hard copy of the match book to use while at the match I would suggest that you print it out and bring it to the range. We will be printing the Match and Squad schedules and these will be made available at the range.
We have also updated the match book and website to list all of the sponsors who have pitched in to support the 2013 Mile High Showdown. Rick Hebert Firearms (RHF) and Double Zero LLC have stepped up to the challenge of being the Primary Match Sponsors with very generous donations to the Prize Table. In the current climate of gun, parts, and ammo shortages firearm companies are struggling to fill customer orders much less support matches with sponsorship donations. These firearm companies are showing their supreme dedication to the shooting sports by going above and beyond to help support matches like these. A full listing of match sponsors along with their contact information is listed in the Match Book. Please take the time to thank these sponsors for their support. Sending these sponsors an e-mail, or giving them a call to thank them for their support goes a long way in helping them justify their support of shooting events. As always, please keep these sponsors in mind the next time you need to make a purchase.
The 2013 Mile High Showdown is only a few weeks away. I look forward to seeing all of you at the match!!! If you have any questions please let me know.
Today is the final day to get into the match at the normal match fee of $100. If your letter is postmarked on June 1st or beyond the entry fee will be $125. We still have room in the match to shoot the whole thing on Friday or on the Sat/Sun schedule. Get those entries sent in TODAY to save yourself $25.
The 2013 Mile High Showdown is only 9 days away. If you want to attend this match please get your entry forms mailed in ASAP. Please keep in mind that the entry fee is now $125. There is still room for competitors to participate in the Friday only or Sat/Sun shooting schedule. We have disabled the USPSA Online Self Squading feature so we can finalize the squading by manually placing competitors on squads to keep the squad sizes balanced. Make sure that you define which shooting schedule you prefer to participate in on your entry form so we can get you manually squaded properly.
There will probably be a few slots left for “Walk In” shooters the morning of the match. If you are planning on attending the match please get your entry mailed in before the start of the match. If circumstances keep you from preregistering and you have to register the morning of the match please keep in mind that the only form of payment that will be accepted is CASH ONLY. No other form of payment will be accepted. We have been burned in the past with “Bad Checks” from last minute registrations so we are eliminating that possibility by mandating that only payment method be cash only. We don’t like to assess this Cash Only requirement but it’s unfortunately the only way to weed out the bad apples.
As always all of the match info can be found on the match website www.milehiuspsa.com
Sent you an email, going to try and shoot it despite not having fired a single round in competition for probably 10 years :)
O2
romeoalphabravo
06-11-2013, 09:32
Sent you an email, going to try and shoot it despite not having fired a single round in competition for probably 10 years :)
O2
Oh good, come squad with me... We can be awesome together!!!!
romeoalphabravo
06-11-2013, 09:33
Has anyone gotten a hotel anywhere in the vicinity? I am new to CO, and I just found out yesterday the friend who was going to let me stay with him is over an hour from the range.... Nothing like waiting until the last minute.....
The closest hotels near the range are in Limon which is 30 miles east of the range
thermobollocks
06-12-2013, 12:39
Quick note for anyone down south, HWY24 between Falcon and Peyton falls under a pre-evac notice because of the fire. Be prepared for a detour, check the news, and stay safe.
See everyone on the range
romeoalphabravo
06-12-2013, 14:33
Are these fires going to affect the match? I still don't really know where I'm going.. haha
The fires may affect people getting to the match using their normal travel path (Highways being shut down, evacuations, etc). The match its self will not be affected by the fires because its too far away.
frunkenstein
06-13-2013, 20:13
Ok folks game on. Im leaving early Fri. to help square up stages. I live in Colo. Spgs. if you need help to find your way or any other help, call 719-339-0739. Im leaving at 5:30.
I'll be there Saturday and Sunday with a "gun for sale" sign on my back :) (my open gun that I'll be shooting is for sale). If you see me, c'mon over and say hi!
Sorry I can't help setup, I've been evacuated form the BF fire and to say life's a little hectic would be an understatement! So far my house is fine, but it was a close call.
O2
romeoalphabravo
06-14-2013, 12:26
I will be there early Saturday AM as well.... have to work all day today.. :-(
I'm staying at the Holiday Inn in Limon... will anyone else be around there??
romeoalphabravo
06-14-2013, 12:27
Actually, what time will the range be open until Friday? I might be able to come help too... If you guys need it
frunkenstein
06-14-2013, 17:52
Range opens 7:00 am. We hustled and got stuff reset this am and with the wind and rain we will need to do a little reset tomorrow.
romeoalphabravo
06-14-2013, 18:14
Where exactly do we check in at?
frunkenstein
06-14-2013, 20:16
Just follow signs to the Competition Special Use Range and find your stage. Before you start you will be asked to sign a release. That is basically your signup. Ck with Challee or any of the ROs for any other Questions.
romeoalphabravo
06-17-2013, 11:05
match was AWESOME!!! It was so great to meet everyone! :-)
frunkenstein
06-17-2013, 12:49
Great job by Cha-lee and Jerry at the match. Dawn had the food rockin. and thanks to all the ROs and shooters. It was a long 3 days and my dogs are whinning
but thats what happens sometimes when you havin fun.
Anyone end up with a Montana Gold certificate from the match they they're not going to use? I'd like to try out some of their bullets.
O2
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