Super Squad – 2009 Limited 10 Nationals
The Super Squad were super hard workers
Dave Sevigny offers useful match day tips in this Tactical-Life.com article.
The performance tips are good ideas, but what I really noticed was the “good competitor” advice:
In conclusion, be a good competitor. Along with following the printed rules of competition, there are a number of unwritten rules in sport shooting such as:
• Listen to the range officials instructions during the stage briefing
• Turn in your competitor label and score sheet and help your squad sort out the shooting order
• Find a rear exit and do not impede walk through efforts
• Keep off the stage and leave it open for the competitor who is up next
• Keep the volume down when a competitor is on the line
• Be honest about what happens whether it is in your favor or not
• Help reset the stage if you are not up or on deck
• Thank the range officials for working the match
I found the article today. But yesterday, I watched Dave and the top shooters in the United States follow this advice as they shot the Limited 10 Nationals. He doesn’t just write it, he does it.
When they weren’t on deck or up, the top shooters in the world taped targets, reset moving targets and politely waited in line to do stage walk throughs. The only target I didn’t see them mess with was the Texas Star, which was done by range staff. Given how many times heavy star plates have wacked me, I think that wise when competing at their level.