SHOOTCLAY CUP 2014 - Announcement

[Santa2512]

So there could be around 100 entries in a class (such as B ) with prizes only down to 4th? I do wonder if the consencus would be that spreading this further down the order might be fairer / more popular? Your shoot, your shout, just a comment..

Its a good point, 

It would all depend on what Matt's vision for the shoot is.

Scenario one would be a top flight hard core comp, where only the elite will take prizes, using the event as a precursor to other shoots later in the year.

Whilst this may be advantagous for a select few, it would i feel  to many, be just another event  in the calender,

Scenario two would be a relaxed event offering a generous selection of prizes at all levels and classes, with other prizes being given for spot points  oppertunities on the day.   It  wouldnt matter if you were top flight or a blind novice, everyone would  be there more for the event & kudos  rather than filling the score sheet with stats .  An event you would want to come back to again

It would be nice to see some of the top flight shots offering advice and a free spot of confidence building on the day to some of the novice's

its amazing how a quick chat with a world champion or olympic medalist can boost someone's ability 

:santa:

 

[SIMON-B]

I hope there is a prize for last place, I like an achievable goal..

" thats when the fight started "

 

[** Pending Removal **]

I must be looking at a parallel universe site....because the one that I am booked onto looks fantastic...all sorts of prizes for all classes.

Remember campers....it is a competition....and in the real world (outside of CPSA registereds) there is no birds only. Often there is nothing like the prizes already offered in this competition......which will be sold out before we get half way to the start date.

So if you want to play....then get your name down quick.

 

[Darkside]

It would all depend on what Matt's vision for the shoot is.

Scenario one would be a top flight hard core comp, where only the elite will take prizes, using the event as a precursor to other shoots later in the year.

Whilst this may be advantagous for a select few...

Scenario two would be a relaxed event offering a generous selection of prizes at all levels and classes, with other prizes being given for spot points oppertunities on the day. It wouldnt matter if you were top flight or a blind novice, everyone would be there more for the event & kudos rather than filling the score sheet with stats . An event you would want to come back to again

It would be nice to see some of the top flight shots offering advice and a free spot of confidence building on the day to some of the novice's

its amazing how a quick chat with a world champion or olympic medalist can boost someone's ability

:santa:

Eh? Go look up competition in the dictionary!!!

 

[ExSCA]

My vision for the shoot is pretty simple. 

I want a landmark event on the calendar - something to complement the other majors: The (superb imho) Classic, The Gamebore Gold Cup, Essex Masters, The Opens etc, and an extra opportunity for top shooters in all classes and categories to win good prizes. For it to be a complete success - I want it to pay big at the top, and as deep as possible.  I have some fantastic ideas that I hope will make the event a real success. 

However - it's my first competition, and I am learning as I go.   I have had some excellent offers of sponsorship, including a couple that I have turned down, that will enable me to to achieve those goals.  I will reserve the right to constantly adjust and improve the size and depth of the payouts to ensure that as many people as possible win something. 

Currently - each class winner will take home a prize worth around £1000 including a cash element, the HG will currently take home a prize worth around £5000 including a cash element.  In addition to the class and category prizes, I will also be holding a back number raffle - meaning that there will be x/540 chance of winning further BIG prizes. All of these will be alongside the pool shoot prizes which will be worth turning up on their own!

If the final sponsor discussions are successful, then there will be more in the pot all round.  I am currently talking through one option that will bring a superb headline sponsor and a great headline prize that is NOT just for the HG. I hope to be able to finally name all the sponsors next week and finally commit to a payout structure.  (If you think you can offer further sponsorship to the event - let me know, I'm still hunting for a few things....)

My personal commitment to this competition is that as the entries increase,  I will put a bigger chunk of my profit into the prize fund to pay deeper in classes and reward even more people for shooting well - but as the prizes go up, so does the difficulty. If the event sells out, I'll pay much deeper in every class. 

Finally - the aim is create a competition that runs every year, and sells out every year - if it all works, it'll be somewhere in between scenario one and two above... although I doubt people will be rocking up to offer tips until AFTER they've shot the course!

The ShootClay cup is selling well, but it still needs more entries - so if you haven't committed to competing against the best - now is your chance: www.shootclaycup.com/enter 

 

[Jim Wheeler]

thanks Matt, I imagine most/all comments so far are flippant/humorous, I hope ? . looks as if it's gonna be a great shoot.    is it being aimed at non shootclayers too, I haven't seen much else to promote it yet, so I'm sure it will fill up when the word gets around  :biggrin:   it will be good to put face to members,,, can you get some of those cheap lapel type name tags,, available at registration maybe (hand written) , if wanted? might be nice to see 'who's who' if people are up to being "recognised"?? we haven't all got our name and sponsors emblazoned across our clothing !!!! 

I'm sure some will not need that, tho!..  :biggrin: :biggrin: :biggrin:

 

[Santa2512]

Eh? Go look up competition in the dictionary!!!

We were trying to establish where this one is pitched,  and Matt has clarified  that completly

:santa:

 

[Darkside]

We were trying to establish where this one is pitched, and Matt has clarified that completly

:santa:

...the £50 entry and big prize fund are a bit of a give away!!! If you want a prize giveaway...try a raffle

 

[chubby]

I don't want people to Know who i am, Cos I shoot incognito so no one Laughs :haha:

 

[Jim Wheeler]

well,,, I'm not proud,,, i'll speak to anyone,,,,,,,,,,,

 

[** Pending Removal **]

well,,, I'm not proud,,, i'll speak to anyone,,,,,,,,,,,

Me tooooooo.....whether they like it or not.

 

[Ashley]

Who cares about B and C class foder, put more in A and AA and dam the rest! anyway you are in AA and very well done Will.

I didn't realise you were that good chubby that you went straight into A class or higher, I suspect that the Bs and C's will make up about 75% of the entry's for this shoot! please show your fellow shooters some respect. We all start at the bottom,and we all aim to be as good as we can be. If it wasn't for these classes there would be very little in the pot for you guys to shoot for

 

[** Pending Removal **]

Errrrrr...he was joking 

 

[Shaun Hopkins]

Errrrrr...he was joking 

Chubby  for the sake of those that have not had the pleasure of your company please insert a smiley or two  :biggrin:   :biggrin:

 

[Ashley]

Oops didn't know chubby is a joker, apologies if post was in jest. Sore subject with me I'm afraid

 

[chubby]

Ashley if you had seen me shoot you would know I was joking :haha:

 

[maddmatt]

Chubby is not the Joker, he is the Penguin, FFS!!

 

[** Pending Removal **]

Please lets not denigrate to Spartacus again...i can see it going that way...!!

So.....back on topic.

This is going to be a sold out event....and i will laugh right out loud at any future....'oh i wish i had entered before it sold out' posts.....but not as much as i will laugh at the faces of the poor sods who find out that they are on my squad :laugh:

(Hope it is someone who can tell me where to shoot it...remember I am crap..!)

 

[clayclouter]

gutted I am on vacation in Portugal for this one!!!! :spiteful: :fie: :spiteful:

 

[Santa2512]

Please lets not denigrate to Spartacus again...i can see it going that way...!!

So.....back on topic.

This is going to be a sold out event....and i will laugh right out loud at any future....'oh i wish i had entered before it sold out' posts.....but not as much as i will laugh at the faces of the poor sods who find out that they are on my squad :laugh:

(Hope it is someone who can tell me where to shoot it...remember I am crap..!)

You jest,  :hunter:

did you mention your favorite word though   

:santa: