„Important news for shotgun ranges and producers of acoustic release systems"

The ISSF Administrative Council decided on some rule amendments which make it necessary that some changes in the electronic chips of the acoustic release systems of the shotgunmachines used in ISSF competitions and championships, be applied. In the following pleasefind a summary of these changes. If there are any further questions or clarifications please

contact the ISSF Headquarters by email munich@issf-sports.org

NEW RULES 2014 - 2016

                                          

1. Trap - Double Trap - Skeet

Ties before Finals:

a) If there are tied scores within the first six (6) athletes after the Qualification Round, the tie will not be broken and the order in which such athletes must shoot in the Semifinal is according to Rule 9.17.2.3;

b) If two (2) or more athletes have perfect scores, rule 9.17.2.3 must apply;

c) When there are more than six (6) eligible athletes for the Finals because of tied scores, i.e. more tied athletes than corresponding places, these ties must be broken by a Shoot-off in accordance with the Rules for Trap, Double Trap or Skeet;

Start Positions and Bib Numbers (9.17.2.3.)

Starting positions in Semifinals are assigned according to a random draw that must be done automatically by the computer when the Finals Start List is released (see Rule 9.15.1.1). New Bib Numbers (1-6) will be issued. In all Semifinal and Medal Match Stages and Shoot-offs, athletes will shoot in Bib Number order (lowest number shoots first).

2. Trap

Shoot-off after qualification (9.15.5.2)

Before the Shoot-off starts a left and right hand target will be thrown from each Station. All tied athletes must then line up behind Station 1 in the order decided by their interim Qualification ranking (highest ranking athlete to shoot first). Starting on Station 1 they must shoot at regular targets until. Starting on Station 1 they must shoot at regular targets until the tie(s) are broken according to the following sequence: Station 1 left target, Station 2 right target, Station 3 left target, Station 4 right target, Station 5 left target, then Station 1 again this time shooting at a right target and so on.

Semifinal and Medal Match (9.17.2.7)

Each Semifinal (and Medal Match Stage) consists of 15 targets. Athletes shoot one (1) shot only at each target.

In the Semifinal, athletes will occupy Stations 1-2-3-4-5-6 in Bib Number order (9.17.2.3, lowest Bib Number on Station 1). After each athlete has shot on a Station, he must move to the next Station to fire in sequence on that Station. In Semifinal, athletes will shoot one (1) left, one (1) center and one (1) right target on each Station. In Medal Matches, athletes will shoot on Stations 2-3-4 only. The two (2) athletes will at the start occupy Stations 2 and 3 (lowest Bib Number on Station 2). Athletes shoot one (1) target on each Station and then advance. During each Medal Match Stage, athletes will shoot two (2) left, one (1) center and two (2) right targets on each Station.

A timing system to control the 12-second preparation time limit must be used during the Semifinal and Medal Match Stages.

Tie-Breaking, Fifth and Sixth Places (9.17.2.8).

The two (2) athletes who are eliminated after the Semifinal will be ranked according to their Semifinal scores. Ties will be broken by applying the count back rule to Semifinal scores. If the tie is not broken, tied athletes will be ranked according to their Qualification ranking.

Shoot-off Procedures (9.17.2.9)

Ties involving second or fourth place at the end of a Semifinal or ties at the end of Medal Matches will be broken by Shoot-offs. In case of more than one (1) tie at the end of a Semifinal, the lowest position tie will be broken first.

The starting positions for tied athletes in Shoot-offs will be decided according to the Bib Numbers (lowest number shoots first). Shoot-offs will be conducted according to the following rules. All tied athletes at the end of the Semifinal must line up behind Station 1 in Bib number order. Starting on Station 1 they must each shoot at regular targets until the tie(s) are broken according to the following sequence: Station 1 left target, Station 2 right target, Station 3 left target, Station 4 right target, Station 5 left target, then Station 1 again this time shooting at a right target and so on. Only one (1) shot is permitted at each target. After shooting, the athlete must move to the rear of the athlete(s) who have yet to shoot. Each athlete in the tie must in turn do likewise. All tied athletes at the end of a Medal Match must do likewise but using Stations 2, 3 and 4 only.

 3. Double Trap

Shoot-off after qualification (9.15.5.3)

All tied athletes must line up behind Station 1 in the order decided by their interim qualification ranking (highest ranking athlete to shoot first). Starting on Station 1, they must shoot at regular Doubles (Scheme C) until the tie(s) are broken; before the Shoot-off starts, the Referee must show one (1) regular Double (Scheme C).

Semifinal and Medal Match (9.17.2.7)

Each Semifinal and Medal Match Stage consists of 15 Doubles. In the Semifinal, athletes will occupy Stations 1-2-3-4-5-6 in Bib Number order (9.17.2.3, lowest Bib Number on Station 1). After each athlete has shot on a Station, he must move to the next station. During each Semifinal Stage,athletes will shoot three (3) Doubles on each Station (one scheme “A”, one scheme “B” and one scheme “C”) randomly selected. In the Medal Matches, Athletes will shoot on Stations 2-3-4 only. The two (2) athletes will at the start occupy Stations 2 and 3 (lowest Bib Number on

Station 2). Athletes shoot one (1) Double on each Station and then advance. During each Medal Match Stage, athletes will shoot five (5) Doubles (two scheme “A”, two scheme “B” and one scheme “C”) randomly selected.

A timing system to control the 12-second preparation time limit must be used during the Semifinal and Medal Match Stages.

Tie-Breaking, Fifth and Sixth Places (9.17.2.8).

The two (2) athletes who are eliminated after the Semifinal will be ranked according to their Semifinal scores. Ties will be broken by applying the count back rule to Semifinal scores. If the tie is not broken, tied athletes will be ranked according to their Qualification ranking.

Shoot-off Procedures (9.17.2.9)

Ties involving second or fourth place at the end of a Semifinal or ties at the end of Medal Matches will be broken by Shoot-offs. In case of more than one (1) tie at the end of a Semifinal, the lowest position tie will be broken first.

The starting positions for tied athletes in Shoot-offs will be decided according to the Bib Numbers (lowest number shoots first). Shoot-offs will be conducted according to the following rules. All tied athletes at the end of the Semifinal must line up behind Station 1 in Bib Number order. Finals Shoot-offs will use Scheme C only. The first athlete must on command move onto the Station, load and call for the Double. After shooting, the athlete must leave the Station and go to stand a minimum of 1 m immediately behind the next Station. All athletes remaining in the tie must in turn do likewise. The first athlete must not move onto a Station until the Referee commands “START.” The athlete(s)

who miss the most targets on the respective Station are the losers and must retire. This process will continue on Stations 2, 3, 4, 5 until all ties are broken. All tied athletes at the end of a Medal Match must do likewise but using Stations 2, 3 and 4 only.

 

4. Skeet

Shoot-off after qualification (9.15.5.4)

Before the Shoot-off starts, the first athlete must stand immediately behind Station 4 and be permitted to see one (1) regular Double. All tied athletes will then shoot in turn on Station 4 in the order decided by their interim Qualification ranking (highest ranking athlete to shoot first);

After the Referee declares "START," the first athlete must move on to the Station, load and shoot at a regular Double (high/low). He must then leave the Station and go to the rear of the athletes who have yet to shoot; All athletes in the tie must in turn do likewise; The athlete(s) who miss the most number of targets after each Double are the losers and must retire; All those who are still tied must remain, and the first athlete must then move on to the Station, load and shoot at a reverse Double (low/high). He must then leave the Station and go to the rear of the athletes who have yet to shoot; All athletes still in the tie must in turn do likewise; and If any ties remain unbroken, this procedure of shooting at a regular Double and a reverse Double must continue until all results are determined.

Semifinal and Medal Match (9.17.2.7)

Each Semifinal and Medal Match Stage consists of 8 Doubles (16 targets). Athletes shoot on Stations 3-4-5-4 in that order (lowest Bib Number shoots first). Athletes shoot one (1) regular Double and one (1) reverse Double on each Station.

An electronic timing system to control the 30-second preparation time limit must be used during the Semifinal and Medal Match Stages.

Tie-Breaking, Fifth and Sixth Places (9.17.2.8).

The two (2) athletes who are eliminated after the Semifinal will be ranked according to their Semifinal scores. Ties will be broken by applying the count back rule to Semifinal scores. If the tie is not broken, tied athletes will be ranked according to their Qualification ranking.

Shoot-off Procedures (9.17.2.9)

Ties involving second or fourth place at the end of a Semifinal or ties at the end of Medal Matches will be broken by Shoot-offs. In case of more than one (1) tie at the end of a Semifinal, the lowest position tie will be broken first. The starting positions for tied athletes in Shoot-offs will be decided according to the Bib Numbers (lowest number shoots first). Shoot-offs will be conducted according to the following rules. Ties are broken by returning to Station 3 where the tied athletes shoot a regular Double; if the tie is not broken with the first Double, they shoot a reverse Double on that Station; if the tie is not broken they advance to Station 4 to shoot a regular Double, and if the tie isnot broken a reverse Double; this sequence continues on Station 5 and then back to Station 3, etc. until the tie is broken.


Posted by Thom Erik Syrdahl
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