Joined CPSA , but some say I have made a mistake !

[WezC]

Well my number came through today and I am happy with my decision, but interested to hear others opinions after some conversations about it I have had this weekend.

What's so wrong with it then ? Heard a few people chuckle and even some say I will regret it ?

Oh, and do I just rock up at the first few registered shoots and they add me to the lowest class to start off in ?

Wez.

 

[Lock Stock & Barrel]

As I've just found out, to be awarded your Temporary Classification by the CPSA, you need to have shot 300 clays in registered competitions - before then, you'll be shooting 'unclassified' and Birds Only. So yes, just rock up to a reg comp and present your CPSA card - it still means that your scores will go forward to the CPSA and be listed on your on-line CPSA profile - without these, you will not begin to be considered for a CPSA classification.

Once you've shot 300 clays in reg comp's, give the CPSA a call and ask them for your 'temporary classification' - they will email it through to you in no time at all (mine took less than ten minutes) and then you must present this at all subsequent reg comp's, or until such time as the CPSA award you a permanent classification. They will review your scores twice a year (if memory serves), and you'll remain a 'C' class shooter, until such time as any review and/or your scores warrant you being moved up the scale to 'B' etc.

Hope that helps.

As for the pros and cons of CPSA membership, it's as dreary a debate as the one about the proper pronunciation of 'Scones' and Scones. Good luck.

 

[teepee1234]

It's the right decision mate, IMHO.  People will talk about politics and the personalities within the governing body, but that aside, you now have insurance, and they will keep your scores collated in all the disciplines.  Many other benefits which you'll find as time goes on.

You can obtain a temporary classification once you've shot 300 registered targets, and you'll be included in the new classifications based on your scores over time, just like everyone else, every six months. 

(just noticed lock stock posted whilst I was typing!)  :biggrin:

 

[ips]

Nothing wrong with CPSA unless you get involved at regional or above level then apparently you get to know whats done wrong (allegedly) but for 99% of us we are happy in our ignorance and for our £50 or whatever it is we get insurance and regional and national comps arranged, You also get the chance to represent your county / region / country and you get a great website with all your statistics on there for your perusal and you get a classification etc etc so whats not too like. I dont know who gave you grief over it but I for one am sick of hearing about cpsa crap at this crap at that blah blah blah. AND funny how the folk who call the cpsa are all still members !!!!

As for reg comps without a classification then unlesss things have recently changed then you turn up and shoot and they class you on the day from a random line or two at least thats how they used to do it at trap but things could have changed as I have been a member for about 28yrs so I have never not had a class..

 

[Richard59]

In, not much more to add than the other posts

 

[Salopian]

If you want to shoot for your County or Country, you have to be in a National association. 

 

[Jan Powell]

We're members because we have no choice, there's no alternative. If somebody set up a rival organisation shooters would leave in droves. Every year they waste tens of thousands of pounds of your money. Apathy is what lets them get away with it.

 

[** Pending Removal **]

Yeap if you want to shoot teams either county or national or international you have to be a member....end of...!

....but IPS ...it is not really a fair post....and i am not criticising you :smile: ......because although we have to be a member to do those things...it does not mean that you have to be blind to all the things that go on....whether it is poor selection procedures....or proper Articles or simply just being able to protect your vote......

You should be glad ...if you are not bothered about the politics of a sport....that others are....because like it or lump it .....it will affect you in the end.

There is nothing wrong peeps..... with knowing the ins and outs of your association.....remember it is 'your' association......and also there is nothing wrong with not wanting to be bothered about it.....

.....just saying :smile:

 

[ips]

Nic

i have explained many times in the past my thoughts on the matter and the fact that i am glad that some are involved at regional level etc and protect my interests but we are not all politically minded.

with the greatest respect I am not going to get involved in explaining myself again.

Regards - Ian

 

[** Pending Removal **]

Nic

i have explained many times in the past my thoughts on the matter and the fact that i am glad that some are involved at regional level etc and protect my interests but we are not all politically minded.

with the greatest respect I am not going to get involved in explaining myself again.

Regards - Ian

I did not ask you to...I was making it clear for others reading this thread who may be newbies....hence I said I was not criticising you :smile:

Peace ...and may the force be with you in all you shoot :smile:

 

[Les53]

Well I first joined the CPSA in the 1980's, there have always been moaners in the ranks, including me. There have always been the Mr Angry types, including me. Yes I have phoned the CPSA to complain about various things and written to them too over the years, sometimes they take things on board, sometimes they don't. OK it's worth joining for the insurance as has been said previously, I have always thought it unfair that to be able to shoot for County or Country, one must belong to the national body, in England it is the CPSA of course. That to me, seems like an independant candidate for parliament not being able to stand for election because he is not in a recognised political party, if you know what  mean? OK it's just my view and I'm not saying it's correct, but as far as I'm concerned it is something that has bugged me for years. It has been said that the CPSA can only be changed from within, so if one is not in, one has no chance in influencing the future of the CPSA at all.

 

[ips]

I did not ask you to...I was making it clear for others reading this thread who may be newbies....hence I said I was not criticising you :smile:

Peace ...and may the force be with you in all you shoot :smile:

and also with you ... Amen

 

[Chard]

You can't shoot clays seriously without being a member.

Don't listen to the whining duffers who say you'll regret it. What could you possibly regret, other than paying the membership fee? Some people just like to bleat and whine about anything. Gimps...

If you're not interested in the politics, just get on and enjoy your shooting. It will have next to no effect on you anyway. There's a constant load of backbiting, bitching and nonsense going on in the background, which is always made to sound desperately important, but it's just a load of wind and pomposity.

:spiteful:

 

[maddmatt]

We're members because we have no choice, there's no alternative. If somebody set up a rival organisation shooters would leave in droves. Every year they waste tens of thousands of pounds of your money. Apathy is what lets them get away with it.

Unfortunately you are in this instance wrong. Several attempts have been made in the past to setup rival organisations and they ALL failed because they couldn't attract enough membership. The CPSA will never be all things to all people and there will always be gripes, espeically when it comes to governing all the different disciplines and shooters for those disciplines.

If they could eliminate the empire builders from the CPSA it has half a chance to be what it should be, and thats a central voice for all clay shooters in the UK.

You definitely made the right decision to join.

 

[** Pending Removal **]

You can't shoot clays seriously without being a member.

Don't listen to the whining duffers who say you'll regret it. What could you possibly regret, other than paying the membership fee? Some people just like to bleat and whine about anything. Gimps...

If you're not interested in the politics, just get on and enjoy your shooting. It will have next to no effect on you anyway. There's a constant load of backbiting, bitching and nonsense going on in the background, which is always made to sound desperately important, but it's just a load of wind and pomposity.

:spiteful:

Hahahahahahahahahaha

 

[Macc Ladd]

Good move insurance, free mag, good contacts, fixture list, your scores recorded and classification, plus loads more come on not a bad return!!!!!!!! And if you become enter one of the cpsa tournaments you can win your money back in one go! Forget the politics and shoot
N

 

[Hotshot100]

We're members because we have no choice, there's no alternative. If somebody set up a rival organisation shooters would leave in droves. Every year they waste tens of thousands of pounds of your money. Apathy is what lets them get away with it.

How right you are!! Absolutely spot on. But for any one who wants to shoot registered shoots it is a necessity.

 

[RobertBeard]

Wez

I'm a member and I reckon its worth it so don't bother about the negative people.  They are just excluding themselves from registered competitions.

By the way I'm fit to shoot again though I'm in Cornwall this Sunday shooting small-bore for Devon.

Robert

 

[Robo]

Good move Wez .. now get out there and enjoy ya self mate