WHY YOU SHOULD BECOME A RANGE OFFICER As you go to the matches and shoot, you notice that there are a large group of our members known as Range Officers (ROs) who put you through the Courses of Fire (COF or stages). They operate the timers, keep track of scores on…
Fall is quickly turning into winter here in BC, and preparations for next year’s matches is well underway. Your BOD met recently and sorted out match dates for 2020 which will be published soon. During that meeting our new treasurer had to resign and we are now looking for a new one. If you are…
I thought it time to again report what I find interesting in our sport. Since August, Qualifiers have been held in Victoria and Poco, all successful. First, the weather at all the matches was perfect with Victoria being a bit warmer than Poco but it IS Fall;) Good turnouts at all matches making them a…
SC Report Aug01.2017 For my second installment, it seems appropriate to give you my views from the 40th IPSC Canada Nationals held in Calgary July19-22.17. It was another landmark match for both IPSC Canada and IPSC BC. The weather was smoky. In the road trip from Vancouver to Calgary, the forest fire smoke was always…
We have confirmed Sunday July 30th 1-5pm at the River Rock Casino in Richmond for Rich. It will be held in their Theater. There will be cocktail tables setup for a mix of seating and open spaces for mingling. There will be speakers giving tributes, a multimedia slideshow, and an open mike at the end…
This SC BLOG(SCB) will be in an ongoing-as-items-come-up format. When I have information relative to our members and organization, I will post a similar write up. These SCBs will be archived if anyone wishes to reference them later. The Provincials at TMSA last weekend saw the final event of the 2017 season. There are still…
There will be a gathering, hosted by IPSCBC, to help members in coming to terms with the loss of our dear friend and brother. The gathering will be held at: PoCo Inn and SuitesSalon B1545 Lougheed HighwayPort Coquitlam, BC Time: 6pm-10pmDate: Wednesday, June 14 All are welcome, IPSC BC members, past and present and their families.…
While we’re still waiting for more information about the 2017 AGM which IS happening on the weekend of the Provincial Championships (June 30-July 2), we can tell you that the 2017 AGM resolutions page is now accessible online. Once again, only individuals who are in attendance at the AGM will have their resolutions read and possibility…
IPSCBC is holding elections for several positions on the Board of Directors. Note that these are two year term positions, and elected individuals will hold their position from September, 2017 to August, 2019. Note that we are also holding an election for the newly created Metro Vancouver Zone. The Lower Mainland has been split in two…
February 13, 2017 was the fortieth year of the founding of IPSC in Canada. Over that time frame, many colourful and exciting people and events have come and gone. In order to celebrate the Fortieth Anniversary of the founding of IPSC Canada, I thought it would be interesting to set down the history of the…