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Qualifying StandardsJERSEY SMALLBORE SHOOTING ASSOCIATION - THE COMMONWEALTH GAMES 2010 QUALIFYING STANDARDS Smallbore Rifle & Air Rifle - Draft Version - March 9, 2009 Main Changes from 2006 In order to assist the JSSA to select between qualifying candidates who have all achieved the Qualifying Standards the JSSA have decided to designate certain Qualifying Events as “required attendance” for shooters aiming to qualify for selection. Specification of Qualifying Events has been improved especially those falling into the category of “Other Approved Events” Any changes to or additional “Qualifying Events” identified after the standards are approved must be approved as such in advance of attending. Air rifle Standards are no longer based upon a mix of positional results and qualifying scores and are now dependent solely upon qualifying scores. There is nowonly one way for competitors to qualify for the Pairs events, both competitors must qualify as individuals To: The Commonwealth Games Association of Jersey Selection Committee The majority of Smallbore shooting in Jersey is carried out in either the prone position for Smallbore Rifle or the standing position for Air Rifle although the Qualifying Standards submitted do cover all disciplines. Listed below are the particular shooting events held at the Commonwealth Games for which this document sets out the Qualifying Standards. Smallbore Rifle Calibre .22 Rimfire Cartridge at 50 metres held on an Outdoor range.
Air Rifle Calibre .177 Compressed Air at 10 metres held on an Indoor range.
A Shooter’s Development The Development Route Individual club competitions and championships Some competitors on this route would get an invitation to be a member of the Great Britain National Squad and /or be selected to represent Great Britain in various championships or matches. The above list attempts to set out a “typical” development route that might be expected from a competitor wishing to be considered for selection for the Commonwealth Games. It describes the sort of events which over time the competitor should be participating in with some degree of success. On an international level the Commonwealth Games rank behind the Olympic Games, the World Championships and World Cup Events where the wider global participation raises the standard considerably. The top scores in these events will be very similar to the Commonweaalth Games but the number of competitors at that level would normally be higher. For example there are 8 World Cup Events annually and any British winner of a World Cup Event in the run up to the Olympics could reasonably expect selection for the Olympic National Squad. Normally the powerful countries in the Commonwealth Games are the home countries plus Australia, Canada, India, New Zealand and South Africa. The Commonwealth Shooting Federation is an international body of Commonwealth shooting countries which stages both the CSF Championships and the CSF Championships European Division. Each is held every couple of years with an event usually staged just before the Commonwealth Games. Whilst the full CSF Championships are an effective equivalent to the Commonwealth Games, the European Division Championships with the more limited field of competing countries is of a lower overall quality. It is important to understand the “Classification” system applied to the organisation of most NSRA (the national governing body) Approved Open Events. Shooters compete in one of up to five classes based upon their ability determined by an average score from recent historic performance. Whilst entry to Classes D to A is largely self determined by voluntary submission of the competitor’s ability at the time of entry to any one event, entry to the highest class X is by invitation only depending upon performance at certain National Events. This means that any competitor, regardless of ability, can and indeed do compete at National Open Events in Classes appropriate to their ability. For selection purposes the JSSA require all candidates to achieve Qualifying Standards competing in either Class A or Class X. There are several reasons for including the apparently lower Class A for this purpose. Firstly the invitation to class X is a once-off annual exercise based upon performance at specific events which does not allow for a competitor’s development during the interim period or performance in other events and secondly there is significant overlap between the two classes and it is perfectly possible for a top Class A shooter to compete at a standard equivalent to Class X and at an appropriate standard to be considered for selection. Smallbore Rifle Smallbore Rifle events at the Games are held on an Outdoor 50 metre range either on an electronic target or electric target changer which are enclosed with a high wall for safety and to offer some protection from the wind. The shooters and their expensive equipment are protected from the elements with a covered firing point. There is only one range in Great Britain of the standard that is used at the Games and that is at Bisley in Surrey, which was used for the Manchester Games. It is relatively easy to hire that range to "Practice On" but there are only a limited number of organised competitions at this present time. The Qualifying Standards that we are putting forward are shot mostly on "Open Ranges" where the score will generally be lower than a score obtained on an enclosed “Games Standard” range. This is because the wind and other weather conditions are able to affect the flight of the bullet a lot more. JSSA Qualifying Standards put more emphasis on the "Placing" that a competitor achieves than a "Score". We have not dismissed a good score completely as it is possible to have good conditions on an open range but the chances are a lot less. We also have to factor in that competitors from Jersey that are trying to obtain a "Standard" have to commit themselves early to travel arrangements and organising firearms permits for their destination. This means that, unlike UK resident competitors, Jersey shooters cannot simply choose a "good weather" weekend when they can just get in the car turn up and shoot. Air Rifle Air Rifle events are held on an Indoor 10 metre range, either on an electronic target or electric target changer. Unlike the outdoor Smallbore shooting, Air Rifle is shot on indoor ranges and as such suffers many less variables such as the effects of the weather. As these variables do not come into effect, the shooting and the scores do not vary so much and are of a good consistency. This means that one shoot is very comparable with another and a much simpler principle can be used for the qualifying standards for Air Rifle, so as such the emphasis is on scores and not position placing. The underlying principle is the attainment of a certain number of ‘Qualifying Results’ from shooting in ‘Qualifying Events’. Qualifying results are based on the scores obtained at qualifying events being compared with two ‘Score Bands’ and an ‘Upper Qualification score’. A certain number of qualifying results will be required to attain the qualification standard. The score bands denote the qualifying result category that the score has attained. There is an upper band and a lower band, the upper giving a category 1 result and the lower a category 2 result. Anything below the lower limit of the category 2 result is deemed not to be a qualifying result. The score bands have been arrived at through a comparison of Commonwealth Games scores from the last 3 games. Pairs As you will see in the "Qualifying Standards" the Pairs qualification standards are slightly lower than for an individual event. The reason we have set them lower is that generally this reflects the fact that scores in the Pairs event are lower because both competitors need to score well at the same time. Qualifying Events The Qualifying Standards may only be achieved by a competitor at one or more of the “Qualifying Events” listed as such herein. In the case of Smallbore Rifle where there is perhaps a greater range of competition and because variable weather factors can have such significant effect on scores and we define the qualifying standard by both score and positional result we felt it important to show the “importance” of the competition by assigning each Qualifying Event to one of two categories depending upon the number of entries and the quality of competition we would normally expect at the event. However we have also reserved the right to re-assess (upgrading or downgrading) whether an event may be regarded as a Qualifying Event or not and what category it should fall into. This right would only be exercised in exceptional circumstances and the basis upon which this might happen is described under the Section 1 Qualifying Events. In the case of Air Rifle where the Qualifying Standard is defined solely based upon scores achieved it is less important to distinguish between the quality of competition although we have nonetheless specified those competitions that may regarded as Qualifying Events. We hope that this overview of the Smallbore Events is some help to you and should you require any further information, or would wish a meeting with us then please do not hesitate to contact us. The J.S.S.A. Selection Committee.
Competitors wishing to be considered for any of these events in the Commonwealth Games 2010 must submit a CV of Qualifying Scores or Results achieved at one or more Qualifying Events during the period 2 ½ years prior to the start of the Games. What constitutes a Qualifying Score or Result or a Qualifying Event is described below separately for each discipline. The Competitor must also provide copies of official result records in support of their CV. Qualifying Events: Those events at which a competitor should seek to achieve a Qualifying Result and/or a Qualifying Score. Qualifying Results: An explanation of the results competitors need to achieve at the various Qualifying Events which either alone or together with a Qualifying Score will achieve the Qualifying Standard. In the case of Smallbore shooting such qualifying results are measured by the position achieved by the competitor at the particular Qualifying Event and in the case of Air Rifle the qualifying result is measured by the score achieved by the competitor at the particular Qualifying Event relative to a table set out below Qualifying Standards: An explanation of the various combinations of Qualifying Scores and Qualifying Results that for each discipline will be regarded as achieving the Qualifying Standard for selection. 1 Qualifying Events Smallbore Rifle Qualifying Events The competitions listed in the following table are those considered by the JSSA to represent an appropriate standard against which to benchmark potential Commonwealth Games performances. Reference to “Category 1 & 2” are gradings created by the JSSA for the purposes of these Qualifying Standards only, they refer to the status of the event in the sport and take account of the nature of the event, its likely quality in terms of the numbers and quality of the entrants. Whilst these events are long established and have been selected on the basis of prior experience it is impossible to predict with certainty the actual number and quality of the field for any event. It is possible that an event could be materially better or worse quality than anticipated in the tables below. In such circumstances the JSSA reserve the right either to downgrade an event from category 1 to 2 or disregard it as a Qualifying Event altogether or on the other hand to upgrade it from Category 2 to 1. Any such change to the “Qualifying Event” status would only ever be made where there was a clear and material variation in both the number and overall quality of the field by comparison with previous years and/or comparable events. Such a change would only affect the competitor’s ability to achieve a Qualifying Result (see section 3 below) at the event. The competitor’s ability to achieve a Qualifying Score at the event would not be affected by any change. It is envisaged that such a change to the “Qualifying Event” status of an event would happen rarely, if ever. The change in circumstances at an event has to be material, normal year to year fluctuations in entry levels would not in themselves cause such a change. In the run up to the Games it is expected that all these events would be well attended by home country competitors all seeking selection. Wherever possible the JSSA would notify competitors in advance where it became aware of circumstances likely to have an adverse effect on the status of any Qualifying Event but it may not always be possible to do so. For an International Event to be regarded as a Qualifying Event it shall have to be approved as such by the JSSA taking account of the factors described above. Unless there are exceptional circumstances such approval must be sought by the competitor in advance of travelling and post shoot approval will not be given.
Competitors who have achieved the Qualifying Standard and wishing to be selected shall save in exceptional circumstances be expected to have competed in each of the Qualifying Events marked * during the 2009 season. Air Rifle Qualifying Events In the case of Air rifle where Qualifying Standards are are based solely upon scores and not upon the position achieved achieved by aspiring competitors at the relevant event, the JSSA does not distinguish between Qualifying Events on the basis of the likely strength and depth of the competition at the event. For each of the following nominated Qualifying Events the JSSA is satisfied that the organisation of the event in particular the standard and control of the marking and reporting process will be sufficient to allow the JSSA to place reliance upon the reported scores of competitors for the purpose of qualification and selection for the Games.
Competitors who have achieved the Qualifying Standard and wishing to be selected shall save in exceptional circumstances be expected to have competed in each of the Qualifying Events marked * during the 2009/2010 season. 2. Qualifying Scores The following scores achieved by any competitor at any Qualifying Event shall be regarded as a Qualifying Score.
These Qualifying Scores have been established broadly on the basis of 10th to 13th place in the singles events and a top 50% place in the pairs events at the 2002 and the 2006 Commonwealth Games. This is analysed in more detail in Appendix 3 where these Qualifying Scores are compared against the entries and the actual results and scores achieved in the 2002 and the 2006 Games. Air Rifle A table of Qualifying Scores is set out below in the section on Qualifying Results __a) A competitor shall be considered to have achieved a Qualifying Result if either ____i) He/she achieves a position in a Qualifying Event as specified in Appendix 1 (Smallbore Rifle) attached or ____ii) He/she achieves a position in a Qualifying Event lower than that specified in Appendix 1 attached but with a ____ii) Different events apply different rules eg countback, to differentiate between competitors who achieve the same Gunscore or shooting score. ____iii) He/she achieves a score in a Qualifying Event that is within 1% of the winning score for that Qualifying Event. __b) Competitors may only achieve a Qualifying Result competing in Class X or Class A as indicated in Appendix 1 attached. __c) A competitor may achieve a Qualifying Result in any Qualifying Event regardless of whether it be shot at a range of 50m or 100yds or both. Air Rifle The quality of a result is denoted by comparing it to the score bands below and the Upper Qualifying Score. The category in which a score sits denotes the result’s category as a qualifying result. Scores that are below the lower boundary of Category 2 are deemed not to be a qualifying result. Please note that the standard women’s match is usually 40 shot duration, but they may also use results from 60 shot open matches and hence both sets of scores are presented below. The scores corresponding to the Upper Qualifying Score and result categories are shown below:
Notes: This is analysed in more detail in Appendix 2 where these Qualifying Scores are compared against the entries and the actual results and scores achieved in the 2002 and the 2006 Games. 4 Qualifying Standards A) Smallbore Rifle Events - Individual Events As indicated above a competitor will be regarded as having achieved the Qualifying Standard in the following circumstances: EITHER __1) By achieving a combination of Qualifying Scores and Qualifying Results as follows: ____a) An Qualifying Score on at least one occasion at any of the Qualifying Events listed above AND ____b) By achieving a series of Qualifying Results at one or more (as necessary) of the Qualifying Events listed above as follows: _______i) Any 2 Qualifying Results at any of the events in Category 1 or _______ii) Any 4 Qualifying Results at any of the events in Category 1 or 2 but so that no more than 2 such Qualifying Results __2) By achieving a series of Qualifying Results at one or more (as necessary) of the Qualifying Events listed above ____a) Any 4 Qualifying Results at any of the events in Category 1 or ____b) Any 8 Qualifying Results at any of the events in either Category 1 or 2 but so that no more than 2 such Qualifying Results may be achieved at the Jersey Outdoor Smallbore Rifle Club Open Annual Shoot. B) Air Rifle Events - Individual Events As indicated above a competitor will be regarded as having achieved the Qualifying Standard in the following circumstances: EITHER __1) By achieving a combination of Upper Qualifying Score and Qualifying Results as follows: ____a) An Upper Qualifying Score on at least one occasion at any of the Qualifying Events, AND ____b) By achieving a series of Qualifying Results at one or more (as necessary) of the Qualifying Events as follows: _______i) Any 2 Qualifying Results in the score range for a Category 1 score (including the Upper Qualifying Score), or OR __2) By achieving a series of Qualifying Results at one or more (as necessary) of the Qualifying Events as follows: ____a) Any 3 Qualifying Results in the score range for a Category 1 score, or C) Smallbore Rifle and Air Rifle - Pairs Events Competitors will be regarded as having achieved Qualifying Standards for selection as a Pair for Pairs Events if each competitor achieves the Qualifying Standard as Individuals
Note 2. References to Aggregate events include Grand Aggregate, 50m Aggregate and 100yds Aggregate events Notes 3 Whilst the CSF Championships are regarded as a Category 1 event and the placings required to achieve a “Category 1” Qualifying Result are shown above, the status of the event is such that in the singles events if the competitor achieves a slightly lower position as indicated above, he/she shall be regarded as having achieved a Qualifying Result as if the event were a Category 2 event. The following table shows various aspects of the scores from the Air Rifle events at the last three Commonwealth Games and is intended as a reference as to the score boundaries listed for the qualifying category scores. Appendix 2 Air Rifle - Previous Games
Appendix 3 Smallbore Rifle - Previous Games
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