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2007 CMSA Rulebook 1. THE COWBOY MOUNTED SHOOTING' ASSOCIATION (CMSA) A. CMSA is the recognized association for the equestrian sport of Cowboy Mounted Shooting, and is the only association that provides the official rules and guidelines of the sport. B. The CMSA recognizes only those events that are conducted under the rules and guidelines set forth in this rulebook. C. Cowboy Mounted Shooting' is a multi-faceted equestrian sport in which contestants compete using two single action revolvers, loaded with blank ammunition specifically manufactured to CMSA standards. Mounted contestants shoot 10 reactionary targets while negotiating a specified course of fire on horseback. D. A truly unique aspect of our sport is the emphasis placed on period clothing, tack and other equipment used in CMSA competitions. The clothing and equipment used should be typical of that available in the American West during the late 19th and early 20th century (thru the Silver Screen era). E. This rulebook contains the specific rules and guidelines adopted by the COWBOY MOUNTED SHOOTING' ASSOCIATION, INC. F. ALL CMSA cardholders SHALL sign solidarity agreement. 2. COWBOY MOUNTED SHOOTING ASSOCIATION DEFINITIONS A. Rules: Will be determined by the use of the word 'shall' and are in Bold. B. Guidelines: Will be determined by the use of the word 'should' and are highlighted in gray. C. Class: CMSA has eight (8) Classes:
D. Levels: CMSA has levels within each class to assure competition is fair. 1. Six Levels (1-6) within the Men's, Ladies, Senior Men's, Senior Ladies classes. a) MENS: M1, M2, M3, M4, M5, M6 b) LADIES: L1, L2, L3, L4, L5, L6 c) SENIOR MENS: SM1, SM2, SM3, SM4, SM5, SM6 d) SENIOR LADIES: SL1, SL2, SL3, SL4, SL5, SL6 2. Two levels (1 & 2) within the Junior Limited class a) JR1 b) JR2 3. Four levels (3, 4, 5 ,6) within the Junior Open class a) JR3 b) JR4 c) JR5 d) JR6 4. One level (7-9 yrs old) within our Wrangler Limited class a) WRL 5. One level (10-11 yrs old) within our Wrangler Open class a) WRO E. Wranglers are competitors age 11 or under. F. Juniors are competitors over the age of 11 and under 16 G. Men's and Ladies are competitors over the age of 16. H. Match Director is the single representative of a hosting club or association, responsible for all facets of a CMSA match. I. Range Master is responsible for maintaining a safe environment for both shooters and spectators, assessing any penalties incurred when a contestant shoots the course of fire and keeping the match moving in a timely fashion. 3. OBLIGATIONS OF THE CMSA CARDHOLDER A. Whereas being a Cardholder in the Cowboy Mounted Shooting' Association is a privilege and not a right, CMSA has the authority to direct disciplinary action or sanctions against cardholders or affiliated clubs, who by virtue of being affiliated with CMSA, come under the jurisdiction of CMSA's Rules and Regulations. B. A cardholder or affiliated club may be disciplined, suspended or expelled from the CMSA for actions that are determined to be detrimental to the overall welfare and/or financial well being of the association. C. All contestants are responsible for their own personal safety and that of their horse. They should also remain alert for other unsafe conditions and/or unsafe conduct by others. All contestants are considered line judges and should take immediate action to remedy an unsafe condition or confront anyone whose conduct is unsafe. D. Cowboy mounted shooting requires equestrian and shooting skills of an intermediate to advanced level. Persons unsure as to their own skill level should contact the CMSA about qualifications, practice and pre-match training clinics. E. The CMSA Board of Directors is the forum that initially and ultimately hears and reviews evidence of alleged violations. Subsequently, the CMSA Board of Directors will determine what actions are appropriate based on the severity of the violation. F. Examples of actions that could be considered detrimental to the CMSA include, but are not limited to the following: 1. Threatening and/or aggressive behavior toward others during or after a match. 2. Continuous inhumane treatment of animals. 3. Non-payment of debts to CMSA or affiliated/charter clubs shall result in the cancellation of points and suspension of CMSA card until appropriate settlement has been reached. 4. Competing under the influence of non-prescription drugs or alcohol. 5. Unauthorized use of CMSA Trademarked or Copyrighted materials. 6. Failure to conduct CMSA sanctioned events in strict compliance with CMSA Rules. 4. SAFETY RULES AND GUIDELINES: A. All firearms shall be treated as if they are loaded. B. All loading and unloading of firearms should be done under the supervision of the designated armorer or line judge. C. All firearms shall remain unloaded until the rider is called to the loading area. D. No firearm shall be cocked until immediately prior to engaging a target. E. Riders have final responsibility to make sure their firearms are loaded, check for missing or dented primers, cylinders rotate freely and to be certain they are properly indexed prior to stage engagement. The armorer is not responsible. F. Competitors are expected to compete safely within their individual capabilities at all times. Do not try to 'over ride' your own horsemanship skills. Control your firearm's muzzle direction at all times. G. All contestants shall be knowledgeable and proficient in the safe use of firearms. H. Mandatory New Shooter orientation and qualification rides shall be conducted PRIOR to competition. I. CMSA recommends the use of eye protection and ear protection at all CMSA sanctioned matches. J. As the national sanctioning body CMSA recommends that Cardholders support the NRA. K. CMSA recommends the use of a Range Master and a Line Judge, either on foot or mounted, at all CMSA sanctioned events. L. CMSA further recommends Range Master and Line Judge should be over 18-years of age and a CMSA Certified Range Master. M. Parents or guardians of minors or their designate may be in the arena when they compete. N. The rider assumes all responsibility for participation in these events. O. Deliberate gun twirling in an arena shall be a 5 second penalty. P. After completing the stage, the contestant shall immediately report to the armorer and unload both revolvers. 5. CMSA DRESS REQUIREMENTS FOR COMPETITORS. A. Male Competitors. 1. Male competitors shall be required to dress in 'Traditional Recognizable Western Cowboy' style clothing as described below, in order to compete in CMSA matches. 2. 'The Minimum CMSA Dress Requirements for Male Competitors' consists of: 3. Traditional Western Cowboy Style long sleeve shirts. 4. Traditional Western Cowboy Style hats. 5. Traditional Western Cowboy Style boots. 6. Modern Western Cowboy Style five pocket jeans worn with chaps or chinks. 7. The ONLY Acceptable Options to the 'The Minimum CMSA Dress Requirements For Male Competitors' are: a) Competitors are allowed and encouraged, but not required, to exceed 'The Minimum CMSA Dress Requirements for Male Competitors' by electing to dress in Traditional Western Cowboy Style Apparel that realistically reflects the overall look of the west in the late 19th and early 20th century' through the Silver Screen era. In many matches there will be added prizes for those that select this option. 'The Minimum CMSA Dress Requirements For Male Competitors' Does Not Allow For Modern Clothing Of Any Kind! B. Female Competitors. 1. Female competitors shall be required to dress in 'Traditional Recognizable Western Cowboy' style clothing as described below, in order to compete in CMSA matches. 2. 'The Minimum CMSA Dress Requirements For Female Competitors' consists of: 3. Traditional Western Cowgirl Style Blouses, long sleeved 4. Traditional Western Cowgirl Style hats. 5. Traditional Western Cowgirl Style boots 6. Modern Western Cowgirl Style five pocket jeans worn with chaps or chinks. 7. The ONLY Acceptable Options to the 'Minimum CMSA Dress Requirements For Female Competitors' are: a) High-topped Victorian-style lace-up shoes. b) Competitors are allowed and encouraged, but not required, to exceed 'The Minimum CMSA Dress Requirements for Female Competitors' by electing to dress in Traditional Western Cowboy Style Apparel that realistically reflects the overall look of the west in the late 19th and early 20th century' through the Silver Screen era. In many matches there will be added prizes for those that select this option. c) Female competitors may wear 19th century-styled short-sleeved tops only when worn with a full-length, full skirt of the 19th century style. They may not be worn with five-pocket jeans. Sleeveless camisole tops may only be worn with Victorian-styled undergarments, such as when portraying the 'soiled dove' look of the Old West era. These may not be worn with any other combination of apparel. d) Spandex or other modern body-hugging, fitted tops are not permissible under any circumstances. 'Minimum CMSA Dress Requirements For Female Competitors' Does Not Allow For Modern Clothing Of Any Kind! C. Competitors should remain in CMSA Required Dress at all match events: dinners, award ceremonies, dances, etc. It is also recommended that invited guests and family wear western clothing. D. Promotional logos on tack or clothing shall not be allowed in CMSA sanctioned matches. E. The only exclusion for Promotional Logos are: 1. 'Makers Marks' are allowed on clothing, but shall not exceed one inch square in size. 2. 'Pro-Class Logo Vest'. A Pro-Class Competitor while competing in the Pro-Class Event shall be allowed to wear a 'Traditional Western Cowboy Style Vest decorated with CMSA and/or sponsor logos'. The Pro-Class Logo Vest is intended to be a distinction for our Pro-Class riders during their event only, and is NOT allowed to be worn in the arena during a CMSA match at any time, other than while competing in the Pro-Class event. F. To qualify to run a stage you shall enter the arena wearing a cowboy hat, protective headwear, or appropriate headwear.
6. FIREARMS A. Only fixed sight single action revolvers of .45 Colt caliber, designed prior to 1898, or reproductions thereof, shall be allowed in CMSA competitions. B. Examples: Colt Single Action Army or Bisley Model, Smith & Wesson Schofield, Russian, or Remington Models 1875 & 1890, their reproductions and Ruger Vaqueros. C. All holsters shall be of leather construction and shall retain the contestants' firearms throughout the strenuous range of motion required in mounted competition. D. Holsters shall conform to the historic Old West design. A holster is defined as a leather pouch formed in the shape of a gun. A feedbag or saddlebag does not qualify and is considered by CMSA to be unsafe. Pistols shall be returned to holsters, which would be limited to belted holsters, pommel, cantle, and/or shoulder holsters. E. Note: Old time high riding holsters work much better on horseback than the modern Hollywood type Buscadero rigs. F. All firearms shall be maintained in the same external condition as originally manufactured from the factory. Allowed modifications shall be limited to engraving, hammer knurling or turned down hammers as long as there is no lateral movement or welded add-ons. Custom grips are allowed including Birds head grips (like the Cimarron Thunderer). No rubber grips allowed. The original external profile shall be maintained. All external parts shall be of the type manufactured for that particular model of firearm. Stock parts may be swapped from gun to gun. Ejector rods shall be maintained. Site modifications shall be limited to the filing of the front site. Triggers shall be operational; 'slip hammer' revolvers are unsafe. G. 'Bird's Head' type grip frames on single action revolvers are legal for CMSA World Point Competition. Included are standard factory production Bird's Head Grip Frame guns and guns equipped with aftermarket Bird's Head Grip Frames. Aftermarket grip frames shall be a production type product. No one of a kind custom made grip frames shall be allowed. The side profile for grip frames cannot be altered on any revolver. This includes Standard, Factory Bird's Head and guns equipped with aftermarket Bird's Head Grip Frames. H. The use of tape or vet wrap on guns, grips, or hammers is not allowed. I. 'Bisley Style Hammers' are legal on single action revolvers for CMSA World Point Competition. A Bisley Style Hammer may replace a standard hammer so long as it is of the same manufacturer. Example: It is legal to replace a standard Ruger Vaquero hammer with a Ruger Bisley Hammer.
7. AMMUNITION A. All ammunition used in CMSA WPQ matches shall be CMSA approved. Ammunition providers shall submit 100 rounds of ammunition to CMSA for testing & certified approval. Each ammunition provider upon approval shall be issued a numbered CMSA approved ammunition provider certificate. This approved ammunition provider certificate number shall be included with WPQ match results. All CMSA approved ammunition shall consistently burst properly inflated helium grade balloons from a distance of not less than 10 feet and not more than 20 feet.
8. HORSES A. CMSA competitions are open to all breeds of horses and mules, registered and unregistered. Riders are expected to compete with mounts that are healthy and in good physical condition. Horses should be introduced and conditioned to the sound of gunfire prior to competing in a CMSA match. A mounted shooting competition is not the appropriate forum to introduce your horse to the sound of gunfire for the first time. New riders and/or mounts shall demonstrate that they can safely control or be controlled during the completion of a course of fire prior to entering a competition. Basically, you need a well-trained horse that you can keep under control while negotiating a course of fire with one hand on the reins while shooting with the other. B. Due to the harsher sounds of smokeless gunpowder, you should avoid using blanks loaded with smokeless powder. All mounted shooting ammunition is loaded with black powder or a substitute like Pyrodex. C. No more than two riders per CLASS on the same horse with the exception of the Wrangler Class. However, there is no limit on the number of horses that a contestant may use in a CMSA match. In other words, a rider can change horses for each stage. Like roping and team penning events, CMSA matches score contestants, not horses. D. No abuse of animals shall be allowed. This is a Match Director call, done with a warning first. If disregarded, expulsion from the match shall follow.
9. SADDLES A. Traditional leather tack and equipment is more representative of the Old West, and is an enhancement to the sport. B. Competitors should use 'period' saddles of early western design: Sam Stagg rigged A-forks, Hope Trees, American Cavalry Saddles, etc. However, you may still use any saddle of western design as long as it is constructed of leather and is in safe condition. C. Headstalls, reins, breast collars and tie-downs should be of leather construction. Modern neoprene and fleece lined cinches, nylon latigos and billets, shin, skid, and bell boots while not encouraged, are acceptable as long as they are of neutral earth tones and do not blatantly change the overall traditional appearance of the competitor's rig. Contestants may use any bit or hackamore to reasonably control their mount as long as it is not overly severe in design.
10. STAGE DESIGN A. The 'course of fire' or pattern of riding is commonly referred to as a 'stage' and should be designed for maximum enjoyment of competitors and spectators, while testing horsemanship and shooting skills. The safety of riders, spectators and horses is a principle concern. B. The primary purpose of a stage is to provide a scoring grid that is fair for all contestants. A standard CMSA stage is to have ten targets. A contestant is to shoot the course of fire with two single action revolvers loaded with not more than 5 approved cartridges. Revolvers are used one at a time. With the first revolver, a contestant shoots a random course of fire (the first half of the stage). This random course shall be set in a safe manner. Upon completing the random course, the contestant shall holster the now empty revolver and draw the second revolver and ride to shoot the second half of the stage called the 'rundown'. Pistols shall be returned to holsters, which would be limited to belted holsters, pommel, cantle, and/or shoulder holsters. The rundown is standardized in all CMSA World Qualifying Matches. The rundown is to have five targets to be completed in a fast, forward motion. The final five targets shall be staged in such a way that horse and rider are challenged to shoot them at a maximum rate of speed, according to their ability. It is specifically not the intention of the CMSA rules to penalize a fast horse and rider. C. The Range Master shall have the responsibility of making final inspection of the course before rider gets their go. Course of fire as set in riders meeting takes precedent over all other possibilities. D. No running starts into the arena E. All riders shall start with the gate closed or use of a baffled alley/gate. F. Barrel shall not be closer than 25 feet to the side rails of the arena and 25 feet to the end rail and targets shall be a minimum of 30 feet from side rails. Try to set course so contestants shoot towards the center of the arena. G. All Arena barrels used in CMSA matches should be plastic and should be closed on both ends.
11. TIMING A. Electronic beam 'barrel racing' timers, such as FarmTek Timers, are preferred for larger championship events. The rider and horse shall start the course of fire from behind a predetermined start/finish line.
12. SCORING A. CMSA matches are scored according to elapsed time plus the total of any applicable penalties. The total sum of all of the stages determines the overall match winners. B. The decision of the Range Master is final, based on the rulebook. If a contestant wishes to protest the Range Master's decision he/she shall do so by filing a $50 cash protest fee with the Match Director. The Appeals Board for any CMSA sanctioned match shall be made up of 3 experienced CMSA Cardholders and one alternate who shall hear the appeal. This Appeals Board shall be set up confidentially by the Match Director prior to the shooters meeting. No appeal shall be heard, discussed or pre-vote opinion taken of the Appeals Board until the $50 is paid in CASH to the Match Director. The Appeals Board shall immediately convene and listen to the riders' case. They shall then discuss and vote in private on whether to accept or deny the protest. If the appeal is granted the $50 is returned; if the appeal is rejected the $50 goes to the club sponsoring the event. C. The board of a sponsoring club has sovereignty if no rule or penalty exists in the CMSA rulebook. D. Points shall not be retroactive. Club Presidents are to enforce that riders either have their current competition card or have joined CMSA at the World Point Qualifying match in which they wish to compete.
13. PENALTIES A. Discretionary penalties have no place in timed events and penalties shall be restricted to the following: 1. Missed target: 5 seconds 2. Knocked over barrel: 5 seconds 3. Failure to follow course of fire: 10 seconds 4. Dropped gun: 5 seconds 5. Failure to holster first gun: 5 seconds 6. Non Qualified run: 60 seconds B. A firearm that is dropped once the course has been engaged is a dead firearm and the rider incurs a 5-second penalty plus any missed targets. A rider who drops a firearm before crossing the timing beam is removed from his place in line until the firearm has been cleaned and inspected by a match official. No consequences shall be received for a firearm dropped after crossing the finish line, but the match official shall still inspect the firearm. C. A rider who becomes dismounted during the course of fire receives a 60 second penalty and the ride is over. D. In the event that a firearm comes into contact with the arena floor, that firearm becomes a dead gun. Only an arena official shall pick it up. E. Total final time for a fall or a ride shall equal no more than 60 seconds. Total time for a rider that does not complete any stage shall be 60 seconds for that stage. F. No penalty will be given to any contestant for knocking over a target pole. However, the targets shall be broken by direct gunfire. All targets (whether standing or lying down) shall be broken by gunfire to be considered a hit. All targets broken accidentally or by nature shall be shot. If a missed target is broken accidentally by an act of nature after the miss occurred it shall still be a miss. G. If a contestant hits two targets with one shot they may use the remaining round to pick up a target they may have missed. If round is not needed to pick up missed target, it should be fired before holstering or crossing the finish line. H. A rider shall have been determined to have engaged the course once he has crossed the start/finish line or is on the clock. At that point, he/she accepts the stage as it is. Thereafter, any mechanical malfunctions of your firearm or gear, including your horse, shall not constitute a re-ride. I. If a rider is notified during or after the completion of a stage that a timekeeper error or a timing malfunction occurred the rider shall be granted a re-ride. The Timekeeper and the Range Master shall determine if a re-ride is granted. J. If a rider crosses the timing line prior to completing the course of fire, he or she shall be given a total time of sixty seconds. K. The Range Master shall grant re-rides as soon as possible after the completion of that run. Re-rides shall normally take place after the last rider has completed the stage. L. Re-rides are given as a new stage. This means the competitor does not carry forward any misses or a clean stage. (This is intended to make a rider decide whether he wants the re-ride and not wait to review the times of the other riders to decide if really needs to make up a re-ride) M. If a run is interrupted, the call for a re-ride is made by the Range Master. N. The no alibi rule shall be put in place for all CMSA sanctioned matches. There are no squibs, high primers, or misfires accepted. There shall be no re-rides or scoring adjustments for ammo problems. O. The two 'Target Poles' that make up a designated gate on a course of fire shall be called 'Gate Cones'. If a rider knocks over a 'Gate Cone' while going through the gate, it shall be considered a missed gate and shall receive a 5 second penalty. 14. TARGETS A. The standard targets used in CMSA competitions are helium quality balloons. When inflated, a balloon should measure 6 to 9 inches in diameter. Care should be taken to make sure that targets are of uniform size for all competitors. Targets shall be of two distinctly different colors; it makes it easier for a contestant to define the first half from the second half of a stage. B. For safety reasons target stands shall be made of a flexible material like PVC or polyethylene pipe no larger than 3/4 inch in diameter. A simple 1 1/2-inch vertical hacksaw cut in the top of the pipe provides an excellent way to fasten the targets to the target pole. Simply tie off the neck of the balloon, stretch it, slip it into the saw cut, then when let loose the target is securely fastened to the target pole. C. Standard target poles should be 48 inches high, but can be varied from ground level to 60 inches to increase the variety possible within each CMSA stage. Traffic cones make excellent, safe bases for target poles. 15. RULES THAT RESULT IN A PROCEDURAL, NON-QUALIFIED RUN, OR DISQUALIFICATION Violation of these rules shall result in a 10 second Procedural: A. Flagrant and deliberate bypassing of a target with intent to gain an unfair advantage shall be a procedural. Violation of these rules shall result in a Non Qualified Run and time of 60 seconds for the stage: A. Accidental discharge of a round outside the arena shall be a 60 second for the stage you were loaded for; if the competitor reloads and shoots the pattern he or she shall be disqualified from the match. B. Engaging the course without the consent of the Range Master shall be a penalty of 60 seconds C. Accidentally breaking the start timer during warm-up and before the Range Master has given the OK to engage the course, shall incur no penalty and the timer shall be reset. The rider shall be given a warning for that stage. A second breakage of the timer shall result in a 60 second penalty D. If a rider loads or shoots 6 rounds from the same gun in a stage. E. Failure to wear the appropriate headwear. F. Failure to wear the minimum CMSA dress requirements.
Violation of these rules shall result in disqualification from the match: A. Alcoholic beverages are prohibited in the range, staging and shooting areas. This includes all persons, competitors, range officials, guests or any one else in these areas. B. Competitors shall not consume any alcoholic beverage until they have completed all of their shooting for the day and have unloaded, inspected, and stored all of their firearms. 'Shall result in DQ from the match' C. Competitors shall not ingest any substance, which may affect their ability to participate in a completely safe manner. Both prescription and nonprescription pharmaceuticals that may cause drowsiness or other physical or mental impairment are to be avoided. D. Abusive language or conduct shall not be tolerated and at discretion of Match Director shall be given a warning or disqualification. E. Contestants shall have no live ammunition on their person or in their cartridge belts or saddlebags. Only dummy ammunition with inert or fired primers should be used in cartridge belts. F. All contestants shall use 'match supplied' .45 Colt blank ammunition. No personal ammunition of any type is to be allowed at CMSA competitions under penalty of disqualification. No blank shall have an effective range longer than 20 feet for rider and spectator safety. If the quality of the match-supplied ammunition is in question, any CMSA Competition Card Holder can purchase 50 rounds of said ammunition & submit it to CMSA for analysis. G. No abuse of animals shall be allowed. This is a Match Director call, which shall result in expulsion from the match. H. If a rider loads or shoots 6 rounds from the same gun in more than one stage in a match. A. The CMSA has established a classification system that is based on the competitor's riding and shooting abilities. Like team roping and team penning, the CMSA has adopted a number classification system. Contestants are categorized into six levels from 1 to 6, for Men, Ladies, Seniors and Juniors. All Class wins at World Point Qualifying (WPQ) matches shall be counted toward changing classifications if all prerequisites have been met. Clubs do not have to award buckles for these wins to be counted. B. CLASS ONE: A #1 Class contestant is an entry-level rider. To move up to a Class #2, a competitor shall earn two #1 wins in a CMSA Point Qualifying Match. For a win to qualify toward a move-up there shall be at least three #1 riders within the appropriate Division in the match. C. CLASS TWO: A #2 Class contestant has developed riding and shooting skills beyond that of a beginner. A #2 shall be able to challenge a course of fire aggressively within the realm of his or her abilities. To move up to a Class #3, a competitor shall earn three #2 wins in a CMSA Point Qualifying Match. For a win to qualify toward a move-up there shall be at least three #2 riders within the appropriate Division in the match. D. CLASS THREE: A #3 Class contestant has a solid foundation in horsemanship and proficiency with firearms. A #3 shooter is an experienced average shooter. To move up to a Class 4, a competitor shall earn four #3 wins in a CMSA Point Qualifying Match. For a win to qualify toward a move-up there shall be at least four #3 riders within the appropriate Division in the match. E. CLASS FOUR: A #4 shooter is an experienced winning competitor possessing excellent riding and shooting skills. A #4 contestant is an expert within the field. To move up to a Class 5, a competitor shall earn five #4 wins in a CMSA Point Qualifying Match. For a win to qualify toward a move-up there shall be at least five #4 riders within the appropriate Division in the match. F. CLASS FIVE: A Superior Mounted Shooter. To move up to a Class 6, a competitor shall earn six #5 wins in a CMSA Point Qualifying Match. For a win to qualify toward a move-up there shall be at least six #5 riders within the appropriate Division in the match. G. CLASS SIX: A Master Mounted Shooter. H. WRANGLER CLASS: Wranglers are competitors age 11 or under. 1. Wranglers should not be given a time for their shooting; instead they would receive only penalties for missed targets. Timing encourages fanning, which should not be allowed. It is suggested that riders 10 or 11 years of age ride, then shoot five rounds while standing on the ground. Riders younger than 10 years old should ride only. The final decision about how the Wrangler section of a match is to be run is left to the Match Director. 2. In the Wrangler Class the Parent/Legal Guardian and a qualified Range master shall be present at the firing line. One of these adults is to be responsible for handing the live firearm to the Wrangler competitor. 3. All ages are as of January 1st of calendar year. 4. There will be two classes of Wrangler, Open & Limited as follows: Open 10-11 and Limited 7-9. 5. All Open wranglers shall wear holsters and either non-firing replica or unloaded competition firearms. All Open wranglers shall ride to and aim at all targets and change guns. 6. All wranglers and their horses shall be pre-qualified by the range master for safe riding skills and demonstrate the ability to control their horse and guns. 7. A mandatory safety meeting with ALL Wrangler competitors, parents, Wrangler Director and Range Master shall be held immediately following the safety meeting prior to start of the main match. 8. All wranglers shall ground shoot with eye protection and ear protection. A missed target is a 5 second penalty. I. JUNIOR CLASS: Jr. Rider 12 to 15 years of age. Juniors have six months after their sixteenth birthday to make the decision to move down one Class, or remain in the same Class as an adult. Juniors shall be able to compete for the Overall in their respective gender, but the Junior Class shall not be separated by gender. 1. Limited Class: Any junior who is a CMSA 1 or 2. 2. Open Class: Any junior who is a CMSA 3, 4, 5 or 6. 3. Junior Division move ups shall be as follows: A full Limited Class shall consist of 3 Juniors in any combination of Class 1 or 2 riders from either gender. A full Open Class shall consist of 4 Juniors in any combination of Class 3, 4, 5 or 6 riders from either gender. J. SENIOR CLASS: Any CMSA cardholder, male, having attained the age of 55 and not having previously won any national or world title shall be eligible to ride in the senior division. Those competitors who have previously won a world or national title prior to reaching the age of 55 shall not be entitled to ride as a senior until their 60th birthday. Women who have reached the age of 48 years shall be eligible to ride as a senior lady providing they have not won a world or national title in any class or division. Those female competitors who have won a world or national title prior to attaining the age of 48 shall not be entitled to compete in the senior division until their 50th birthday. 1. Seniors shall be able to compete for the Overall in their respective gender. 2. Senior Division move ups shall be the same as Class 1 through 6 move ups.
17. CONTESTANT CLASSIFICATION CLARIFICATIONS A. When contestant reaches designated number of qualifying wins in their current Class, they shall move to the next level in their Class. B. The word CHAMPION shall be used for Overall's and Reserve's only, including Men's Ladies', Junior's and Senior's. All others shall be Class WINNER'S. C. Moving up in Class shall not be granted by verbal or written request. Movement shall only be granted by number of wins in contestants' existing Class. #1's shall win two #1 qualifying wins, #2's shall win three #2 qualifying wins, #3's shall win four #3 qualifying wins, #4's shall win five #4 qualifying wins, #5's shall have six qualifying wins. For a win to qualify there shall be at least three (3) competitors within the appropriate Division in that Class, except Class #3 which shall have four (4), Class #4, which shall have five (5) , and Class #5, which shall have six (6) competitors within the appropriate Division in that Class, and it shall be a CMSA Point Qualifying Match. D. A contestant receives a win toward a move up if he or she wins an Overall position (of the entire match) in a WPQ match, while placing above contestants in his or her Class or a higher Class, or if he or she beats the required number of contestants in his or her Class regardless of gender. E. If a competitor wins his Class, and is Overall or Reserve, he shall receive both the Class buckle and the Overall or Reserve buckle, which counts as one win toward a move up. F. A competitor can petition to move down in Class if he or she has competed for one calendar year and not won in their current Class. G. All age relevant classes shall be allowed the option of moving on Jan. 1 of the competition year in which they turn the appropriate age, or on their birthday, or on Dec. 31 of the competition year in which they turned the appropriate age. Once they choose to move they cannot move back to their previous Class. 18. TEAM EVENTS A. The CMSA classification system forms the basis for team events. Teams are made up of three or fewer classified mounted contestants. A number 7, two-person team event is made up of two contestants whose total classification numbers total seven or fewer. B. Examples: 1. A #4 and #3 equals a #7 team. 2. A #2 and #5 equals a #7 team. 3. Any team with total team number of seven or fewer is eligible for a #7 team. C. Team events can be scored concurrently with regular matches. Individual team member scores are totaled together to give team totals. 1. Teams can be made up of two or three Cardholders. 2. Two-member team: Total team number is seven. 3. Three-member team: Total team number is ten. A. In order for your event to be sanctioned and count as a WPQ points event you need to follow the following procedures for the 2007 competition year. 20. REGISTRATION A. Anyone can enter a sanctioned event, however, only CMSA Competition Cardholders shall receive World Qualifying Points (WPQ). In order for CMSA to track move ups, all competitors shall be assigned a number or letter designation. To be included on the CMSA Scoresheet, a contestant shall be one of the following: 1. A current CMSA Cardholder (Adult or Wrangler) 2. A Temporary Cardholder (Adult or Wrangler), who is issued a letter designation such as T1, T2, T3 3. An NCC (Non competition Cardholder) who is designated CMSA number 'NCC'. B. You must use the CMSA Official Scoresheet included on your Club CD for any CMSA sanctioned event. No other scoresheet will be accepted. No handwritten sheets will be accepted. C. All cells in the CMSA Number column & the Class column MUST be filled in with the correct information. D. Time Only's are not allowed on CMSA Scoresheets. E. |
