NORTHEAST OHIO AIRGUNNERS
October
13 -15th 2023
Chagrin Falls, Ohio
October
13-15th 2023
Chagrin Falls, Ohio
2023 A.A.F.T.A
National Championship
American Airgun Field Target Association
Northeast Ohio Airgunners (N.O.A.) is proud to host the 2023 A.A.F.T.A. National Championship. The event will be comprised of a two-day, 120 shot rifle match and a 40 shot pistol match. The match will be held at the Twin Oaks Air Rifle Range in Chagrin Falls, Ohio. Come join us for Field Target's top match of the year!
Schedule of Events
Friday, October 13
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12:00 pm
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12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
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2:00 pm
sign in
sight in range open
40 shot Pistol FT Match
Saturday, October 14
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7:30 am
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7:30 am - 9:00 am
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9:00 am - 9:30 am
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9:30 am
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afternoon
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1:30 pm
sign in
sight in range open
shooter's meeting
60 shot Rifle FT Match
lunch to follow FT Match
auction with A.A.F.T.A. meeting to follow
Sunday, October 15
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7:30 am - 9:00 am
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9:00 am - 9:30 am
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9:30 am
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afternoon
sight in range open
shooter's meeting
60 shot Rifle FT Match
lunch, shoot-offs, & awards ceremony to follow FT Match
The Twin Oaks Air Rifle Range will close each day at 6:00 pm
AAFTA Match Rules
The pistol and rifle FT matches will be following the American Airgun Field Target Association rules and Grand Prix standards incorporating timers. The complete AAFTA Handbook including all sections can be viewed and downloaded Here
Classes and Awards
The event includes the following classes:
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Pistol FT Match: Hunter and Limited
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Rifle FT Match: Open PCP, Hunter PCP, WFTF PCP, Open Piston, Hunter Piston, WFTF Piston
Awards will be distributed as follows:
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1st Place award – 3 or more preregistered in the Class
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2nd Place award – 5 or more preregistered in the Class
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3rd Place award – 7 or more preregistered in the Class
Price
The fee for this event is $110 which includes registration for the 120 shot rifle FT match and the 40 shot pistol FT match. Sorry, no discount if you choose not to shoot the pistol match. Included in this fee is lunch on both Saturday and Sunday, awards, and Nationals swag.
Twin Oaks Venue Highlights
Club House
The club house is located within a few feet of the generous gravel parking lot. It offers electricity, large fireplace for colder matches, overhead doors that open to let air circulate and a large monitor where match information and final scores can be displayed. Table and chairs are available for seating and enjoying post-match lunches. Shooters assemble here for the shooter's meeting prior to the start of the match.
Sight In Range
The sight in range is near the club house and within a few yards of the field course. With ample space on the firing line and distances out to 55 yards it offers a great space to get your kit tuned in and ready for the match. The open field allows for unobstructed winds to test your hold-off.
Woods Course
The woods course offers 15 lanes cut into a labyrinth of thick trees, brush, and some marsh areas. An access path connects to the main course trail which changes directions 90 degrees at one end to provide the shooters exposure to different wind directions. On overcast days, dim lighting can make it tricky to focus on targets.
Field Course
The field course is a bit unique in that the 15 lanes are arranged within an old vineyard. Some lanes are nestled between the vines while others are out in open fields. Winds can be blocked in some lanes while other lanes are fully exposed. Some targets are near the ground while others are mounted higher on posts.
Location
Directions to the Range:
Our Field Target matches are held on the grounds of the Twin Oaks Air Rifle Range. The range is located approximately 6.25 miles east of the Village of Chagrin Falls, Ohio in Geauga County. Traveling on Bell Street, head south on Lucky Bell Lane for about 5/8 of a mile and then head east on Shadow Wood Circle. Lucky Bell Lane is also accessible from the south off of Stafford Road. The entrance to the range is at the end of the cul-de-sac. Please mind your speed, you will be traveling through residential neighborhoods. From the circle, head down the drive approximately 1/4 mile to the parking area. Follow the signs for N.O.A. The street address is: 9911 Shadow Wood Circle, Chagrin Falls, OH 44023. Do not use this address for Google Maps directions, it will take you the wrong way. If your directions tell you to turn on Wake Robbin Drive, this is incorrect. You need to turn down Shadow Wood Circle off of Lucky Bell Lane. For those of you with a GPS receiver, go to 41.423523,-81.288381. You can also use this link for directions to the entrance drive: Google Maps to Entrance Drive
Lodging
There are several area hotels within a few miles of the Twin Oaks Air Rifle Range. Camping at the Punderson State Park is also available for a reasonable daily rate. Camping on the grounds of Twin Oaks Air Rifle Range is not allowed.
Travel by Air
For those traveling to the event by air, Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) is the nearest airport.
Contact
If you have any questions about this event please contact us through our N.O.A. contact page
Online Registration (max. 120 entrants)
Click "Register" below to complete the registration and equipment form. PLEASE NOTE: payment of $110 per entrant, with added $20 fee per guest for additional meals (Saturday and Sunday), can be made through PayPal (send money) using the "Friends and Family" option to: bill.rabbitt@gmail.com. Please note that there are (2) t's in the spelling of rabbitt. Alternatively, payment can be made by check payable to Bill Rabbitt and mailed to Bill Rabbitt, 12511 Caves Road, Chesterland, Ohio 44026.
NOTE: WE CANNOT GUARANTEE FOOD OR A SHIRT IF YOU DO NOT REGISTER BY SEPTEMBER 13TH