2025 George Hutcheson Hibernation Match
When: Friday – Sunday, November 7-9, 2025, 5:00 PM, PST
Where: Richmond Rod and Gun Club - 7400 River Road Richmond BC, Canada
EVENT DETAILS:
General Information
Venue & Facilities
The competition will be held at the Richmond Rod and Gun Club, located at: 7400 River Rd Suite 140, Richmond BC, Canada
Equipped with 16 SIUS Electronic Targets
Wheelchair accessible
free parking available on site
Match Start Times
The start times listed on the schedule refer to the time of the first SCORING shot, per ISSF Rule 6.11.1.1
Preparation and Sighting Time begin 15 minutes prior to the published start time
Rules
Current Shooting Federation of Canada (SFC) and International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) rules will apply
It is the responsibility of all participants to be familiar with these rules
The Organizing Committee reserves the right to modify the schedule or procedures based on conditions
Eligibility
Valid BCTSA membership or membership in your respective provincial or state shooting organization is required
Out-of-province athletes are welcome and may participate
Equipment Control
All equipment must comply with current ISSF specifications
Equipment will be inspected during designated control periods and may be re-checked during competition
Note: Equipment check MUST be conducted on Friday, November 7 between 5:00pm and 8:00pm
Protests & Scoring Challenges
Scoring challenge fee: $5.00
Protests will be handled by the Jury. The Jury’s decisions are final
Events & Courses of Fire
All events take place at 10 meters (standing position unless noted):
Air Rifle – Men / Junior Men: 2 × 60 shots
Air Rifle – Women / Junior Women: 2 × 60 shots
Air Pistol – Men / Junior Men: 2 × 60 shots
Air Pistol – Women / Junior Women: 2 × 60 shots
Awards
Awards will be presented in the following categories:
Junior Awards
Classification Awards (MA, VT, EX, SS, MM, LADY)
Note: Awards will be presented after the final relay has been completed
Classifications & Categories
All athletes must register according to their official SFC classification
Proof of classification must be presented at check-in
NRA/USA Shooting classifications are not accepted
Shooters without a current classification will compete as Expert (EX)
Falsifying classification may result in disqualification without refund
Age Categories
Sub Junior (SJ): Until December 31 of the year they turn 16
Junior (JR): From January 1 of the year following their 16th birthday, until December 31 of the year they turn 21
Veteran (VT): Must be 55 or older on the first day of competition
Veterans may use older equipment (if no longer active competitors), but scopes are not allowed
REGISTRATION FORM - Please CLICK HERE