U.S. F-Class Open Development Team Announced
After a series of try-outs, 28 shooters have been selected to the U.S. F-Class Open Development Team. From this select group of 28 shooters, F-Open Team USA squads will be filled for future international team matches. After further try-outs, the top 18 (16 + 2 alternates) will be selected for the final F-Open team that represents the United States in the next World F-Class Championship in 2013.
The idea behind the Development Team is that having a larger group of qualified individuals to draw from makes it easier to field a strong team at any given time. Not everyone can travel at the same time — particularly to international matches. From the 28 current Development Team members, a final 18-shooter team will be chosen prior to the 2013 World Championships at Raton, New Mexico.
| The U.S. F-Open Development Team — Officers, Coaches, Shooters | ||
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Captain: Shiraz Balolia |
Shooters (sorted by first name) Bob Bock (Senior) Charles Ballard Charles Clark Danny Biggs David Gosnell David Mann Dean Morris Doc Bock Don Nagel Emil Kovan Erik Cortina Herb Edwards Jim Fowler |
Jim Murphy John Brewer John Dunbar John Gaines John Myers Ken Dickerman Kenny Adams Larry Bartholome Larry Taite Mark Walker Rick Jensen Ron Herms Ryan Pierce Tony Robertson Walter Lange |
The Try-Out Process for the F-Class Open Development Team
The U.S. F-Class Open Rifle Team held nine try-outs throughout the country in six different cities over the course of the last two years. These shooters had to prove themselves multiple times shooting at 1000 yards. The shooters were tested on their ability to shoot under a coach and hold vertical. Each and every shooter had to meet minimum standards. The process was very transparent with all shooters being able to view other shooters’ scores and targets.
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