JonD Posted December 5, 2009 Report Share Posted December 5, 2009 Hi All, I have entered my first registered event next week, English Skeet. Just wondering if anyone can point me in the direction in terms of what to expect, etiqette etc. I'm looking forward to it but nervous at the same time. Cheers, Jon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulos Posted December 5, 2009 Report Share Posted December 5, 2009 Read the rule book on the cpsa site. I don't mean that in a patronising way, if you have shot plenty of skeet in practice then you will know the targets you are shooting etc. There will more than likely be a few things included in the rules which you haven't come across in practice so having a browse through the regulations will prevent any unwelcome surprises that may crop up. Etiquette-wise...stay with the squad, ie. Don't walk straight to the next station until everybody on the squad has shot. Stay behind the person shooting and try not to wander too far either way where the shooter might catch you out of the corner of his eye. My top tip, and something I struggle with myself is - try not to laugh out loud when you see some of the bizarre, crouching tiger hidden dragon style stances some of the dedicated skeet shooters adopt! Shoot well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatcatsplat Posted December 5, 2009 Report Share Posted December 5, 2009 Break wind regularly to put them off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markio Posted December 5, 2009 Report Share Posted December 5, 2009 (edited) Break wind regularly to put them off. And tell your squad members if they miss that "you're behind that". EDIT: Good luck and have fun BTW. Edited December 5, 2009 by Markio Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poontang Posted December 5, 2009 Report Share Posted December 5, 2009 Jon, Don't be nervous, treat it as 100 practice birds. You'll probably feel that everyone's watching you. They're not, or at least they shouldn't be!! Shoot as you would in practice, don't try new ideas in the competition, it'll do your head in. Stick to what you know and are comfortable with. You'll probably shoot 2 ranges, 50 birds on each so 100 birds straight off. No breaks unless moving between ranges. People approach these things in different ways, some like a bit of chat but most don't want to talk so that'll depend on who you're shooting with. Obviously no talking when others are shooting, and when it's your turn, shoot and move off the stand, don't stand there cursing yourself at another missed bird Forget the missed ones and move on to the next. Try not to keep your score, that's the ref's job. Just concentrate on each and every bird and you might be surprised by your final score You're allowed to see a high/low and pair at the beginning of each round. Only the first in the squad can see them so make sure you watch carefully. They may be skeet birds but they DO vary, especially if it's windy. The ref's your friend tell him it's your first comp. I've never come across one who's unhelpful, he'll answer any queries you might have while shooting. Always thank him when he gives you your score at the end of each round. At the end of the day, it's your first competition, it's unlikely you'll win (unless you're a bagger ) so just get out and enjoy it and think of it as giving you your first reg score and therefore a start point to work on Good luck, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter De La Mare Posted December 5, 2009 Report Share Posted December 5, 2009 Can't add anything to the good advice already spouted by Paulos and 'tang. It's not nearly as scary as you're thinking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poontang Posted December 5, 2009 Report Share Posted December 5, 2009 Break wind regularly to put them off. Oh yes, i nearly forgot that old trick!! As it's your first comp don't push too hard, the nerves may get the better of you, leading to a very peculiar stance! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatcatsplat Posted December 5, 2009 Report Share Posted December 5, 2009 My top tip, and something I struggle with myself is - try not to laugh out loud when you see some of the bizarre, crouching tiger hidden dragon style stances some of the dedicated skeet shooters adopt! Hence Paulos' tip! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magman Posted December 5, 2009 Report Share Posted December 5, 2009 Top tip would be enjoy it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonD Posted December 5, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 5, 2009 Thanks Guys for the advice:) I'm used to shooting with the strange stance people it works for them It's at my home ground (NCSC Bisley) so i have shot all the ranges, i seem to shoot better under pressure but not expecting to win lol. I will go and have a look at the rules and will definitely let the ref know it's my first comp. I'm in a squad with 3 AA classed shooters so i'm just going to watch and learn and hopefully enjoy it. Score wise i'm not worrying about it, my PB is a 19 but have given skeet a rest for a few weeks and have been shooting more sporting which has improved my bird reading. If i come away with a 60 i'll be happy, not great but a starting point Oh, and i'll definitely make a great mixed bean curry the night before Jon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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