Well I have thought long and hard before writing this , but offer it for discussion.
We are all spending a lot money on pursuing our hobby because of increasing prices on the various elements , cartridges , guns , fuel , entries etc.
That being said we rely on Referees giving their time and being unable to compete to monitor our sport .
But I am becoming increasingly concerned about the vile foul mouthed abuse that some of us are being subjected to often brought about by the competitors target incompetence and the referee observing the rules.
Last weekend I refereed the Perazzi Gran Prix at Mid Wales , stand 9 Red Course was a Driven pair off a telehoist . It clearly stated 4 Pairs Sim Driven . In addition I politely informed every squad that the targets must be shot Driven not as crossers by turning sideways in the cage . Two competitors used foul and abusive language because they were unable to shoot clay driven towards them and implied it was all my fault .
May I point out that The Referee is in charge of the stand and the competitor will comply with the referees instruction.
It was later found out that one of the ' Gentlemen ' had entered as a 'C' class shooter but was subsequently found to be 'A' class and in view of his conduct was disqualified.
For those of you who quote CPSA rules , make sure that you are conversant with them.
I am.
We are all spending a lot money on pursuing our hobby because of increasing prices on the various elements , cartridges , guns , fuel , entries etc.
That being said we rely on Referees giving their time and being unable to compete to monitor our sport .
But I am becoming increasingly concerned about the vile foul mouthed abuse that some of us are being subjected to often brought about by the competitors target incompetence and the referee observing the rules.
Last weekend I refereed the Perazzi Gran Prix at Mid Wales , stand 9 Red Course was a Driven pair off a telehoist . It clearly stated 4 Pairs Sim Driven . In addition I politely informed every squad that the targets must be shot Driven not as crossers by turning sideways in the cage . Two competitors used foul and abusive language because they were unable to shoot clay driven towards them and implied it was all my fault .
May I point out that The Referee is in charge of the stand and the competitor will comply with the referees instruction.
It was later found out that one of the ' Gentlemen ' had entered as a 'C' class shooter but was subsequently found to be 'A' class and in view of his conduct was disqualified.
For those of you who quote CPSA rules , make sure that you are conversant with them.
I am.