Steel Challenge Recognition

Level I (Local)

Level II

Level III (Regional/

Level IV

(World Championship) Division Recognition 3 5 (recommended)

(State)

National)

10 10

Class Recognition 3 5 (recommended)

10 10

Category Recognition 3 5 (recommended)

5 5

Match Directors at Level I matches may elect to recognize a division/class/category with less than 3 entries. Match Directors have the latitude to set the award schedules based on the number of competitors within a division/class once minimums are met. For example, the Match Director may elect to use the 5/7/9 approach where 1st place is recognized if there are 5 entries, 2nd place if there are 7, and 3rd place if there are 9. Alternatively, a single multiple such as 5 may be used.

All category awards along with Steel Master and Rifle Master awards are limited to a single award for High Overall.

A2.1 Category Awards

All competitors compete for overall placement in the match. In addition to overall placement, competitors may also compete for category-specific awards based on personal characteristics. Competitors may enter more than one category. For example, an individual may qualify for (and enter) both the Junior and Lady categories.

Category Eligibility Applicable Documentation

Lady A competitor individually registered as “Lady” is a person who was registered female at the time of birth and who has two X chromosomes (XX).

— Physical birth certificate — Image of birth certificate

Pre-Teen All competitors under 13 years old on the first day of the event qualify. See Junior Category for additional rules and guidelines.

— Government issued ID with date of birth — Physical birth certificate — Image of birth certificate Junior All competitors 13-17 years old on the first day of the event qualify.

— Government issued ID with date of birth — Physical birth certificate — Image of birth certificate

All competitors under the age of 18 must be accompanied by their parent or guardian throughout the competition. If the parent/guardian is competing in the event, they must be squadded together. All Junior or Pre- teen competitors must be able to safely handle a loaded firearm. A liability waiver must be signed by both the competitor and their parent or legal guardian.

Senior Competitors who are 55-64 years of age on the first day of the match.

— Government issued ID with date of birth — Physical birth certificate — Image of birth certificate Super Senior Competitors who are 65-69 years of age on the first day of the match.

— Government issued ID with date of birth — Physical birth certificate — Image of birth certificate Distinguished Senior

— Government issued ID

Competitors who are 70 years of age and older on the first day of the match.

with date of birth — Physical birth certificate — Image of birth certificate Military Current Service Members: Active, Reserve, and National Guard.

— Current Military ID (not expired)

Law Full-time, Part-time, Reserve with arrest powers.

— Current Law enforcement

ID (not expired)

Match Directors may request applicable documentation of category eligibility from any competitor who selects a category at registration. If no documentation of category eligibility is produced, Match Director may refer the instance to the Category Eligibility Committee for further investigation.

NOTE: The table above represents the minimum category awards the match director should recognize. The match director has the discretion to add additional category awards such as “Lady High Senior” or “Veteran”, etc. provided category recognition minimums are met.

A2.2 Special Awards

Steel Master

The Steel Master Award is a special recognition for the competitor with the lowest aggregate score in a combination of three completed match times: one for Rimfire Pistol (optics or irons) and two entries in centerfire pistol, but no more than one entry in an optic sighted centerfire pistol division and only one Rimfire Pistol division.

Rifle Master

The Rifle Master Award is a special recognition for the competitor with the lowest aggregate score in the combination of two matches: the Rimfire Rifle (optics or irons) and Pistol Caliber Carbine (optics or irons).

Rimfire Master

The Rimfire Master award is a special recognition for the competitor with the lowest aggregate score in the combination of all four rimfire divisions (Rimfire Pistol Irons, Rimfire Pistol Optics, Rimfire Rifle Irons, and Rimfire Rifle Optics).