Hi Katana,
> Congrats on conceptualizing an IFG meet in Gujarat
> Registration, Logistics, Accomodation, Catering, Targets / Range etc. need to be taken care of...
> Would suggest that you form a core team & then plan & allocate responsibilities for each of above - works well...
> Am just sharing this as we here in Mumbai have been successfully holding such meets at Lonavala for the past 3 years (Lonavala is an 11/2 hour drive from Mumbai city....
> The site for the meet is courtesy "Japaloupe" a riding school spread over 24 acres of wooded land....
> The main driving force is our own IFGian "Fantumfan" ....a virtual one man army who overseas registration / logistics / targets / competition / scoring / awards & what have you...
> Since it's a 'Day Affair' the need for accomodation does not arise...
> Ofcourse this is a contributory event as the proceeds take care of snacks, soft drinks, targets, lunch, awards etc.....
> The proceedings are as follows:
1. 15 days advance notice for confirming participation
2. On the day of the meet:
a) Registration > 8am to 9am
b) Snacks / Tea / Coffee 9am to 9.30am (Great opportunity for introductions / renewing old contacts / General banter etc.)
c) Setting up of targets > Ranging from 10 mtrs / 20mtrs / 40mtrs (BTW - This event/meet is for Air Arms only)
d) Monitoring entry for each category & appointing marshals for scoring & overseeing the proceedings...
e) Competition starts at 10.am...
f) 12pm collating results...
g) 1.00pm announcing winners followed by awards...
h) 1.30pm to 2.30pm lunch...
i) 3pm onwards 'Friendship Meet' - Participants exchange experiences with different types of air arms / ammo / springers, PCPs, Gas Rams, shooting techniques + plenty of humour thrown in + photo sessions etc. etc.
j) 4pm Tea & Snacks + more guft-gu.....
k) 5pm - Adios / Au Revoir / Hasta la Vista / Good Bye / Miltey Hain Yaar.....Till we meet again
> Finally from all IFGians of Maharashtra - We wish you 'All the Best' for a highly successful meet in Gujarat
Briha