Dave Sevigny Interview: Match Day
When preparation pays off... Dave walks you through all unspoken rules, tips and etiquette involved in the world of competitive shooting!
Here are some tips for once the competition begins:
• Be sure all of your equipment is in order before match day
• Concentrate on the match one stage at a time
• Create and memorize an efficient plan for each course of fire
• Use the same pre-shoot routine after the “make ready” command
• Be visual and aggressive when shooting
• Think positive no matter what happens
• Stay hydrated and eat frequently through the day
• Have fun and enjoy the battle
In conclusion, be a good competitor. Along with following the printed rules of competition, there are a number of unwritten rules in sport shooting such as:
• Listen to the range officials instructions during the stage briefing
• Turn in your competitor label and score sheet and help your squad sort out the shooting order
• Find a rear exit and do not impede walk through efforts
• Keep off the stage and leave it open for the competitor who is up next
• Keep the volume down when a competitor is on the line
• Be honest about what happens whether it is in your favor or not
• Help reset the stage if you are not up or on deck
• Thank the range officials for working the match
There are more I can mention but most of it is common sense. If you follow some of the rules here, you will be a person everyone wants to shoot with and competition will be a more pleasant experience for you and everyone else. I hope to see you on the range someday.
–DS
March 20th, 2010 at 8:56 am
I used to RO and shoot with Dave when he was an “up and coming” beginner. He was always the gentlemen, and fair to a fault. We were not the least surprised to see him develop into a champion.
September 20th, 2009 at 11:02 pm
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