World Team's blog

Attached are the WBC-12 Qualifying Point Standings.  Although two (2) matches have been completed I feel the most accurate way to gauge position is to show the best 1 of 2.  Thus the reason behind posting the standings in this manner.

Listed below are the names of the team members who will be representing the United States at the 2011 World Benchrest Championship (WBC-11).  The Championship will be held August 23rd thru 27th 2011 in Volmerange Les Mines France.

Team 1 - Tony Boyer,  Larry Costa,  Gene Bukys,  Chris Harris

Team 2 - Mike Ratigan,  Jack Neary,  Andy Shifflett,  Wayne Campbell

Team 3 - Tim Oltersdorf,  Dave Coots,  Larry Baggett,  Robert Hammack

Alternates in order -  Don Nielson,  Lou Murdica,  Greg Reed

Honorary Team Captain   Walt Berger

As most are aware, qualifying is now complete to compete for a spot on the US World Team at the World Benchrest Championship (WBC-11) in August of 2011 in France.

Attached is the current and final US World Team qualifying Point Standings. Point totals reflect each competitors best 3 of 5 matches.  Competitors are asked to review their point totals and contact me with any questions or discrepancies at wc6ppc@verizon.net.

Wayne Campbell

NBRSA International Representative

The US World Team qualifying matches for WBC-11 to be held in France in August of 2011 are listed below.

1) Cactus Classic       Phoenix, AZ        March 6-7  2010

2) Hog Roast             Fairchance, PA     May 1-2 2010 

3) East / West           St. Louis, MO       June 26-27 2010

4) Rattlesnake          Raton, NM           August 21-22 2010

5) NBRSA Nationals   Kansas City, KS   September 20-25 2010

The point system for the qualifying matches above was voted on by the NBRSA Board of Directors and is as follows.

Listed below are the names of the team members who will be representing the United States at the 2009 World Benchrest Championship (WBC-10) in Pretoria, South Africa in June of 2009:

Team 1  - Ed Adams, Wayne Campbell, Gene Bukys, Tony Boyer

Team 2 - Larry Costa, Mike Ratigan, Bill Summers, Joe Krupa

Team 3 - Chris Harris, Don Nielson, Cecil Peterson, Tim Oltersdorf

First Alternate:  Gary Sinclair

Walt Berger, Honorary Team Captain

Congratulations to all.

2009 US World Team qualifying match results are attached.   The point totals reflect the individuals best three (3) scores of the five (5) qualifying matches.  Please review your scores and report any discrepencies to me at wc6ppc@verizon.net.

Updated 18:23ET 10/30/2008

Listed below is an account of the money raised and / or donated to benefit the World Team as of January 31, 2011.

DONATED ITEMS 

1) Two (2) pairs of shooting glasses donated by Allied Shooters Accessories to be sold with proceeds going to the team.

2)  Pacific Tool & Gauge - One (1) Chamber Reamer of Choice (auctioned at 2010 Nationals)

3) 2 Robertson composite stocks (one used on raffle rifle)

4)  Bat "B" Dual Port Action (used on raffle rifle)

5)  Jewell Trigger (used on raffle rifle)

6)  Bartlein barrel (used on raffle rifle)

7)  Double ram press by Scotty Crawford (auctioned at 2010 Nationals for $600.00)

8) Custom wood vase (Handmade and donated by shooter Tony Alexander) $100.00