CLASSIFICATION GUIDELINES

Classification of new teams in a multi-disciplined shooting sport, such as "stc" is difficult at best. While it is the responsibility of the 'STCA' to review and regulate all classifications, it also their intent to do so with all fairness. We would ask that all new entries honor the intent of the classification system and that is to present a competitive playing field for all competitors, whatever their shooting skills. With that in mind, please know that the 'STCA' reserves the right to incorporate "known ability" ruling in cases they deem appropriate, so as to insure fair and balanced classification procedures. The 'STCA' currently offers eleven classifications in which teams may compete. Teams may consist of either two or three person teams and may be any gender.
The current classifications are:
SUB-JUNIOR "B": For competitors 8 to 12 years of age, with no member having reached their 13th birthday prior to the starting date of the current Nationals. This class will fire a modified version of the three steel events only, as outlined in the rules section. the Sub-Junior class will not compete in the championship finals.
SUB-JUNUIOR "A": For competitors 8 to 13 years of age, with no member having reached their 14th birthday prior to the starting date of the current nationals. This class will fire the modified steel events and the regular shotgun coarse, as outlined in the rules section. The sub-junior class will not compete in the championship finals.
SPORTSMAN JUNIOR: For competitors 14 to 18 years of age, with no member having reached their 19th birthday prior to the starting date of the current nationals. This class will shoot the entire regular course of fire, competiting for awards and merchandise as available. The top three teams will compete in the championship finals.
SPORTSMAN LADY: For women competitors, shooting the entire course, competiting for awards, merchandise and cash payouts as available. The top three teams will compete in the championship finals.
SPORTSMANS "C": This class is intended for entry level sportsmen and competitors to introduce them to the sport of 'Sportsmans Team Challenge'. They will compete for trophies only. Should the winning team fire a score of 325 or higher, they would be advanced to "B" class for the following year of competition. The "C" class does not compete in the championship finals.
SPORTSMANS "B": This class is intended for competitors with basic shooting skills in the three shooting disciplines. This class will compete for awards, merchandise and cash payouts as available. The top three teams will compete in the championship finals. The winners of this class will be advanced to "A" class for the following years competiton.
SPORTSMANS "A": This class is for teams with advanced skills in all three disciplines. The class will compete for awards, merchandise and cash payouts as available. The top three teams will advance to the championship finals. The winners will advance to "AA" class for the following years competition.
SPORTSMANS "AA": For teams highly skilled in the three shooting disciplines. They will compete for awards, merchandise and cash payouts as available. The top three teams will compete in the championship finals. The winner will be advanced to "Open" class for the following years competition.
SPORTSMANS "OPEN": For teams of seasoned, highly skilled competitors.This is currently the highest class for 'Sportsman' competitors. They will compete for awards, merchandise and cash payouts as available. The top three teams will compete in the championship finals.
INDUSTRY: This class is in recoginition of our industry sponsors and offers them the opportunity to field a team to compete for bragging rights industry wide! It is intended for teams made up from a sponsors' personell. The top three teams will compete in the championship finals.
INDUSTRY OPEN: This is the elite, professional shooters, made up of members who earn their living via shooting or are at the pinnacle of the shooting skills. The top three teams will compete in the championship finals.
At the present time, there are NO concurrent classes in the STC competition.
Should you have any questions regarding the classification of your team, please contact the 'STCA' for assistance.

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