I didn't want to hijack a previous discussion on returning to match shooting.
What I am wanting to do in this post, is seek ideas on what would make you feel comfortable to return to shooting at a organized match.
So I'm going to throw this out there and maybe some match organizers/directors can design some guidelines you the participants would be comfortable with in returning to shooting. I know for myself, I'm going to have questions about who, what, how and when the matches will take place going forward.
When we do get back to holding matches, what will they look like?
Will a whistle blow and the all clear be given? Everyone just goes back to shooting like it’s 2019?
Who will make the decision and be responsible to hold a match and how will it be held?
Will the match have personal space guidelines?
What will those be?
Will you go?
Will AAFTA develop requirements and guidelines for their sanctioned events?
Maybe we should just wait a year to go back or wait for a vaccine?
What will make you decide?
What, if anything, are your clubs doing in preparation to holding matches again?
IMHO, FT matches for the most part, are a segment of air gun competition where social distancing is the greatest.
In hopes of returning to FT matches ASAP, I’ve been trying to come up with ideas aimed at guidelines for holding matches. Please feel free to contribute suggestions around making these events safe for everyone.
Without a doubt, the Covid-19 pandemic has changed how we will gather, congregate and participate in any activity we elect to do in the foreseeable future.
Of course, all federal, state and local guidelines must be meet. (i.e. gathering size restrictions.)
These are a few things I would like to see implemented at FT matches where I’d be more comfortable participating.
Thoughts and ideas around these steps.
All participants and spectators must wear a suitable mask when inside a pre-determined perimeter.
Gloves – This is a gray area. CDC has recommendations but does encourage you wear them. Regardless of whether you touch something with your fingers, glove or no glove, you can still transmit. However, if you feel compelled you should do so.
Mask - should cover mouth and nose and be worn at all times and before entering perimeter.
Payment for participating should be done electronically. This is to eliminate the possibility of transmitting via paper money, checks, etc.
Safety meeting will be held in an area that is open with recommended personal space.
Have a suitable anti-bacterial wipe/solution at all stations or require each shooter who might encounter the equipment provide such.
Personal equipment should be wiped down with suitable anti-bacterial before and after match.
Score card can be emailed to participants and participants can provide pencil/pen and writing surface (i.e. clipboard)
Lunches/meals/drinks/snacks will be not be provided and should be brought by participants.
On the more extreme side of participating, rather than have a “team” at a station, have a single shooter and scoring on the honor system but this could cause the match to run much longer than desired depending on the number of participants. However, the score keeper could stand back away from the shooter at the recommended six-foot distance until its’ their time to shoot.
And of course, if you still don’t feel comfortable with participating at a match, please, by all means, please stay home. We don’t want anyone becoming infected.
Thanks!
What I am wanting to do in this post, is seek ideas on what would make you feel comfortable to return to shooting at a organized match.
So I'm going to throw this out there and maybe some match organizers/directors can design some guidelines you the participants would be comfortable with in returning to shooting. I know for myself, I'm going to have questions about who, what, how and when the matches will take place going forward.
When we do get back to holding matches, what will they look like?
Will a whistle blow and the all clear be given? Everyone just goes back to shooting like it’s 2019?
Who will make the decision and be responsible to hold a match and how will it be held?
Will the match have personal space guidelines?
What will those be?
Will you go?
Will AAFTA develop requirements and guidelines for their sanctioned events?
Maybe we should just wait a year to go back or wait for a vaccine?
What will make you decide?
What, if anything, are your clubs doing in preparation to holding matches again?
IMHO, FT matches for the most part, are a segment of air gun competition where social distancing is the greatest.
In hopes of returning to FT matches ASAP, I’ve been trying to come up with ideas aimed at guidelines for holding matches. Please feel free to contribute suggestions around making these events safe for everyone.
Without a doubt, the Covid-19 pandemic has changed how we will gather, congregate and participate in any activity we elect to do in the foreseeable future.
Of course, all federal, state and local guidelines must be meet. (i.e. gathering size restrictions.)
These are a few things I would like to see implemented at FT matches where I’d be more comfortable participating.
Thoughts and ideas around these steps.
All participants and spectators must wear a suitable mask when inside a pre-determined perimeter.
Gloves – This is a gray area. CDC has recommendations but does encourage you wear them. Regardless of whether you touch something with your fingers, glove or no glove, you can still transmit. However, if you feel compelled you should do so.
Mask - should cover mouth and nose and be worn at all times and before entering perimeter.
Payment for participating should be done electronically. This is to eliminate the possibility of transmitting via paper money, checks, etc.
Safety meeting will be held in an area that is open with recommended personal space.
Have a suitable anti-bacterial wipe/solution at all stations or require each shooter who might encounter the equipment provide such.
Personal equipment should be wiped down with suitable anti-bacterial before and after match.
Score card can be emailed to participants and participants can provide pencil/pen and writing surface (i.e. clipboard)
Lunches/meals/drinks/snacks will be not be provided and should be brought by participants.
On the more extreme side of participating, rather than have a “team” at a station, have a single shooter and scoring on the honor system but this could cause the match to run much longer than desired depending on the number of participants. However, the score keeper could stand back away from the shooter at the recommended six-foot distance until its’ their time to shoot.
And of course, if you still don’t feel comfortable with participating at a match, please, by all means, please stay home. We don’t want anyone becoming infected.
Thanks!
Electronic payment (i.e. PayPal) for match fees.
