CONDITIONS OF ENTRY – NATIONAL TRAP CHAMPIONSHIPS

1. Any shooter wanting to compete at the Trap Nationals must be a registered member of the ACTA or recognised organistion for the current financial year that the championships are being held.
2. Squadding is by Pre-Nomination Only. The close date for reduced nominations is the 6th March 2020. The close date for reduced nominations is the 6th March 2020.
   Nominations received after 5pm on the 6th March 2020 will not receive any squadding preferences.
3. In the event of any shooter not being able to produce his/her Handicap Card, a duplicate shall be issued for the duration of the National Championships. This card will then be forwarded to the Club Secretary to enable scores shot to be recorded.
   Note: A $20 fee will be charged for the issue of any duplicate Handicap Card.

4. Every shooter is to provide their current and previous Record Card when requested by the State or National Handicapper at State and National Championships.
5. Squads of up to 6 to shoot 50 targets/75 targets/100 targets in brackets of 25 targets or pairs, one or two visits only to the traps.  National Handicap event to be 5 (five) person squads, 5 (five) targets per lane.
6. Shooters will be Pre-squadded as per ACTA rules and regulations and any interpretation of this will be the responsibility of the Tournament Director.
7. Each shooter is to take enough cartridges to shoot at 50 targets/75 targets/50 pairs. A time limit of two minutes will be imposed for the changeover for each 25 targets or pairs. Should the two-minute time limit be exceeded then a penalty of the LOSS OF ONE TARGET may be incurred.
8. Any shooter missing their squad and requiring re-squadding will be penalised ONE TARGET [At the discretion of the Tournament Director]
9. Should a shooter being late for his squad then elect to withdraw from the event he will not be eligible for any refund of nominations paid.
10. All shooters should sign the score sheet after each 25 targets/pairs. Once a shooter has signed his score sheet he has accepted his score and grade. Any score sheet not carrying the shooters signature will be credited with the lowest score recorded.
11. All competitors will be called upon to referee and/or score throughout the period of competition. The persons’ designated to referee and score must fulfil their obligation to do so. While replacement referee and scorers are permissible, the penalty of a loss of one target for their failing to officiate shall be made against the officially designated person. Failure to either referee or score will incur a penalty of the LOSS OF ONE TARGET in the next event. Should a following event not be programmed then the penalty of the LOSS OF ONE TARGET will be incurred in the event concerned.
12. Any unauthorised shooter interfering with or attempting to interfere with the trap will be penalised FIVE (5) TARGETS.
13. All disputes must be in writing together with $20 deposit, which is refundable subject to the appeal being upheld. All disputes and deposits must be lodged with the Tournament Director, who shall arrange a hearing with the appointed jury.
14. Optional sweep  prizes will be available for collection on the following day of each event with the exception of the final day. All payments must be signed for and proof of identification given if requested.
15. When team selection is involved, shooters who are eligible for the open team selection as well as section teams shall chose in which team they will be selected. They cannot compete in both Open and Section teams.
16. Any eligible competitor paying nominations is entitled to receive awards in the Open section, Womens, Juniors or Veterans section, however the overall winner cannot take any grade prize.
17. A minimum of three persons must compete in any Grade or Section, including High Gun before sashes, medals trophies and/or cash are awarded, irrespective of nomination paid.
18. Section prizes will be awarded for 1st, 2nd, 3rd with placing for 2nd and 3rd decided by count forward.
19. Any interpretation of the program and conditions of entry will be the responsibility of attending members of the Executive Committee, whose decision shall be final.
20. An acceptable standard of dress is required for all competitors, Tournament Director to adjudicate.
21. All Competitors must comply with Firearms Licensing Laws in their State of residence and in the State hosting the National Trap Championships.
22. Payment of the nomination fee only entitles the shooter to enter the event. Changes to the program including the number of targets shot will not be eligible to any refund.
23. Squadding details will be available on the ACTA website, ten (10) days prior to the event. If an email address is provided on your nomination form, you will receive notification via email.
24. Free junior nominations, open to any junior who has not competed in a national event of any discipline & only by pre-nomination. Claim for this concession must be made at time of nominating & will not be refunded retrospectively. Late nominations will not be eligible for this concession.
25. The setting of targets wil lbe conducted by the Tournament Director and the trap mechanic prior to the start of the event daily. No further adjustments will be made to traps without the authorization from the Tournament Director of the Shoot Marshal.