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24th Anniversary "Thunder Valley Days" SASS - Maryland State Championship of Cowboy Action Shooting™ |
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Last Update for this page was
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"CROSSFIRE TRAIL"
June 7th to June 9th 2024
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| Thunder Valley Days 2024 (approx.) Main Match Round Count |
The main match round count is approximately 100 rifle, 100 pistol and 40+ shotgun rounds. There will be 10 stages. ALL FOUR GUNS WILL BE USED ON EVERY STAGE. These counts do not include side match ammo.
| Thunder Valley Days Shooters Applications For 2024 |
SHOOTING
CATEGORY
SELECTION
If you take a
moment to scan
the list of
Categories on
the Shooters
Application, you
may notice a few
of the
Categories that
have
historically
been there are
missing. In
accordance with
SASS Guidelines,
the Match
Application now
only lists those
categories that
are considered
the “Base
Categories” as
defined in the
most recent
Shooters
Handbook,
SASS
Handbook, Ver.
27.4, 2023.
Valid Categories
outside of the
“Base
Categories” are
considered
“Recognized” or
“Optional”
Categories,
although we
sometimes refer
to them as
Un-Official
Categories.
At SASS Sanctioned Matches, those at the State level or above, Categories above the Base Categories may be “Offered”, but they are only to be Honored (i.e., given an award) if the number of participants for that category exceeds a minimum level. The specific section of the latest SASS Handbook, Ver. 27.4, 2023, that refers to this is located on Page 9.
The information from the Category sections of the Handbook have been compiled into a Category Matrix chart that visually shows which categories are the BASE Categories, which categories are the Recognized “Optional” Categories, and which Categories are Not Allowed. That can be viewed here… SASS “Offical” Category Matrix
If you would like to register for a Recognized “Optional” Category that is not shown on the application, you may still do so. Simply select one of the check boxes next to a blank space and then enter your desired category in the available space next to the box you checked. If there are sufficient additional competitors that want to join you, we will be excited to Honor that Category with an award. If there are not enough competitors, you will be given the opportunity to either switch to a different Category that has enough participants, or shoot your desired Category anyway, but it will not be honored with an award.
For our match, we have set the threshold for “Optional” Categories such that for the Open Categories (Mens/Ladies) there must be a Minimum of 3 Competitors and for any of the Ladies Categories there must be a Minimum of 2 Competitors in order to be honored with an award.
Please Note: This Minimum Requirement only applies to the “Optional” SASS Recognized Categories; All SASS Base Categories will be honored with an award.
“Posse With” requests are limited to three names. This includes spouse and family members.
Please use ONE APPLICATION PER SHOOTER, however you are welcome send a combined payment for applications mailed together.| Side Matches 2024 |
TENTATIVE Side matches will consist of Speed Pistol,
Speed Rifle, Speed Shotgun, Derringer, Pocket Pistol, Long Range Rifle (Big Bore
and Match Rifles at 100 yards), and a three stage blast (pre-registration only).
There will be one winner in each category for Men's, Ladies, and Junior Boy and
Girl. Matches will be for the best time all day. Shooters can shoot until they
drop, run out of ammo or time. All side matches end at 4:00 PM sharp. There are
no sub categories for firearm type (except long range rifle), type of powder
used or shooting category. All day speed side match is FREE!
TENTATIVE
The 3 Stage Blast. This will
be shot on side match day and consist of three stages shot in any order.
There is a $10 registration fee for the 3 Stage Blast, all of which will be
donated to the SASS Scholarship Fund. Separate awards will be given for the top
male, top female and top boy and girl Junior shooters in the Blast. See the
match schedule for additional information.
| Brass Pick-up Policy |
Thunder Valley Days does allow brass pick up. Pick up is permitted up to the point that the next shooter is ready to come to the line. This way, you should get most of your brass back and not hold the match up. (It seems you never find that last piece of brass anyway!)
DOWNLOAD YOUR
2024 SPONSORSHIP APPLICATION HERE
The 2024 Maryland
State Championship of Cowboy Action Shooting "Thunder Valley Days" has several
levels of sponsorship*. Sponsorships are limited and are reserved by submitting
the Sponsor Agreement. Download the form, open it with Adobe Reader, then you
can fill out the form on the computer and then print it with the data already
filled out.
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Free
Level One, Door Prize Sponsor, (unlimited number available). Providing door prizes of any value will have you listed in the match handbook and on our web site. If you have a web site, your web link will remain on our web site until the 2024 match is posted. All sponsor listings will remain indefinitely on the archived scores.
Level Two, Side Match (Qty 6) and 3-Stage Blast (Qty 3) Sponsor, (9 Sponsorships available). At this level, the sponsor supplies $75.00 in cash, merchandise, or gift certificates**. Your name will be listed as a Side Match Sponsor in the handbook, your name or business name will be posted at the side match that you sponsor and you will receive a handbook and Sponsor’s badge. If you have a web site, your web link will remain on our web site until the 2024 match is posted. All sponsor listings will remain indefinitely on the archived scores.
Level Three, Stage Sponsor, (10 Sponsorships available). As a Stage Sponsor, you or your company supplies a minimum of $150.00 in cash, merchandise or gift certificates**. Your name or business will be listed as a Stage Sponsor in the handbook, your name will be posted at the stage you sponsor and you will receive a handbook and Sponsor’s badge. If you have a web site, your web link will remain on our web site until the 2024 match is posted. All sponsor listings will remain indefinitely on the archived scores.
Level Four, Honorary Sponsor, (4 Sponsorships available). As an Honorary Sponsor, you or your company supplies a minimum of $300.00 in cash, merchandise or gift certificates**. Your name or business will be listed as an Honorary Sponsor in the handbook. You will receive a handbook and a VIP Match Badge. If you have a web site, your web link will remain on our web site until the 2024 match is posted. You will also receive one complimentary match entry. All sponsor listings will remain indefinitely on the archived scores.
Level Five, the highest level, is Match Sponsors, (2 Sponsorships available). There are two Match Sponsorships available, one is the Single Action Shooting Society, SASS and again for 2023, Atlantic Guns has elected to be the other. At the Match Sponsor level, the Sponsor provides $750.00 in cash, merchandise, or gift certificates**. The Match Sponsors name is in the handbook and on this web site. They receive a handbook and VIP Match Badges, as well as two complimentary match entries. Their web site link will remain on our web site until the 2024 match is posted. All sponsor listings will remain indefinitely on the archived scores.
Additional Sponsorships are negotiable. Please contact
Dogmeat Dad
for details.
*At all levels, we can
place your companies catalog or flyer inside the shooters package.
VENDOR
SPACES
are available at no
cost (refundable deposit may be required). Match dates are June 7, 8 & 9,
2024 (Friday, Saturday, Sunday). Any items you wish to be included in the
shooters packet must be received by May 20th, 2024.
**Gift Certificates must be redeemable at Thunder Valley Days, on line or over the phone.
ALL PRIZES SHOULD BE DELIVERED
BY MAY 20th, 2024
Sponsorship commitment must be established,
via sponsorship application,
by May 20th, 2024 to be included in the shooters handbook.
| Vendor Information 2024 |
DOWNLOAD YOUR
2024 VENDOR APPLICATION HERE
In the past, we have not charged for vendor spaces.
However, this policy has caused a problem from some vendors. It seems when there
is nothing at risk, there is no incentive to complete the obligation made to set
up as a vendor. Our space is limited and only a certain number of vendors can
get in. When a vendor fails to show up, they prevented another vendor from
getting in and our shooters suffer the consequences. At a previous TVD
championship, 3 vendors failed to show up or call with cancellations. These
vendors will not be allowed to participate in the future.
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| Conventioneer Entry 2024 |
Conventioneers will be able to participate in unlimited shooting on Side Match Day, Friday, June 7, 2024. They will also get a personalized shooters badge, if they are registered before June 1st. See the Thunder Valley Days 2024 Application for additional information.
Conventioneers can participate in all Thunder Valleys Days events except the 10 main match shooting stages. Entry fee includes a free Saturday Banquet ticket. Conventioneers must also be SASS members and be dressed in period clothing. Use the same application as the main match shooters use, just select Conventioneer.| Visitor Information |
Visitors to Thunder Valley Days, or any of the Cowboy Shoots, are certainly welcome. There is no charge for visitors. ALL VISITORS MUST HAVE HEARING AND EYE PROTECTION OR THEY WILL NOT BE PERMITTED TO ENTER THE RANGES. NO VISITOR PETS
ARE PERMITTED IN THE RANGE AREAS, YOUR COOPERATION IS APPRECIATED.| 2024 Help Tentative |
PLEASE VOLUNTEER TO HELP THESE FOLKS, by contacting them direct.
Cowboy Help Needed
| Additional Rules 2024 |
We have several additional rules on our range. We have a minimum 650 fps rule on rifle and pistol ammunition. We do not permit hip shooting and we have a shot size of 7 1/2 or smaller. Violations will incur a 10 second minor safety penalty.
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Misfire Maggie"
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Wildlife Achievement Chapter
of The
Izaak Walton League
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SASS 48563 & SASS 48564
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Sussex County Shootout
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If you are using a PC, Internet map service
or GPS for
directions, the official address is 26430 Mullinix Mill Rd., Mt Airy, Md.
21771
From Gaithersburg, Rockville, Bethesda and Northern Virginia Via
I-270:
From Prince Georges County & Northern Virginia Via I-495:
If you are using a PC or Internet map service for directions, the official address is 26430 Mullinix Mill Rd., Mt Airy, Md. 21771
Please Drive Carefully!
All proceeds for TVD
and every
Damascus Wildlife Rangers Shoot
are proudly donated to the
Wildlife Achievement
Chapter Inc. of the Izaak Walton League of
America.
to support their conservation and wildlife projects in the Damascus area.
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