Author Topic: The CALENDAR of cannon and mortar shooting events (Read 1775 times)

Cat Whisperer · « **on:** January 04, 2003, 02:45:01 AM »

To maximize fun by participating, you may post information regarding upcoming blackpowder cannon and mortar shoots here. If you have the informtion, include:

Name of the event:

date:

times:

location:

phone # for info:

email or URL for info:

sponsoring people/organization:

directions to the site:

Cat Whisperer · « **Reply #1 on:** January 06, 2003, 03:24:00 PM »

OK - here are two gleaned from the n-ssa board:

1. The Nationals:
Spring May 13 thru 18
Fall Oct 1 thru 5

2. http://hometown.aol.com/beattyr/early_bird_skirmish.htm
EARLY BIRD SKIRMISH
March 7-9, 2003
Hosted by the Second Virginia Volunteer Infantry
Dick Dodd, Skirmish Director
Once again, the Second Virginia Volunteer Infantry is proud to host the Early Bird Skirmish on March 7-9, 2003. This year, we will be awarding medals by classifications for both Individual and Company Matches. The Skirmish activities will begin the morning of Friday, March 7th at 9:00 am. Company Medals will be awarded in Revolver, Repeater, Carbine, Musket and Mortar Competition. Individual Events are $1.50, Grand Aggregate is FREE when all others are entered. UNLIMITED Re-Entries at $1.25
The link below will provide you with additional information about the skirmish. We look forward to seeing everyone there.

The above was gleaned from the n-ssa board.

Double D · « **Reply #2 on:** January 10, 2003, 04:18:38 AM »

Cat Whisperer,

That link that you posted to the Skirmish in March won't open the link buttons on my computer. Can you tell me where this event is going to be held? Ft. Shenanadoah maybe?

shooter575 · « **Reply #3 on:** January 10, 2003, 06:24:17 AM »

Yes,the early bird is at the fort. To find the website use
http://www.n-ssa.org
Root around there.Lots of info. Spring Nationals is the next big event in May.
Jim

Cat Whisperer · « **Reply #4 on:** January 10, 2003, 12:25:33 PM »

Double D

re: early bird skirmish March 7-9, 2003

The page has several linked pages, none of which say where. BUT here's the email >>> beattyr@aol.com <<< of the person identified as the 'stat officer' of it.

Good luck.

Double D · « **Reply #5 on:** January 12, 2003, 05:04:14 AM »

Is anyone up for a BPM&C joint get together to form a peanut gallery to watch the cannons and mortars shoot at the EARLY BIRD SKIRMISH
March 7-9, 2003 at Ft. Shenandoah?

Double D · « **Reply #6 on:** January 13, 2003, 07:23:34 PM »

I got the following email from Ron Beatty about the Early bird skirmish.

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The MORTARS will compete on Saturday, March 8th starting at 10:30 (setup begins at 10:00). The match runs about one hour and usually we have between 5-8 teams competing.

It is not an "Open" competition as you have to be a Member Unit of the North-South Skirmish Association to compete but visitors are always welcome.

Directions to Fort Shenandoah.

From Winchester, Va., take route 522 North. About 7 miles outside of Winchester on 522N, you come BP Gas Station/Convenience Store on your right. After passing the store/gas station, you will make your second right (Route 600), Make the next RIGHT turn and follow that road about one mile. You will come to Fort Shenandoah. Pass the barn and follow road down the hill. After crossing a vehicle bridge, follow the road to the right and Mortars will be competing on the far end of the line near a "mini tower".

Hope to see you there...

Ron

Anybody interested in meeting up there and watching the excitement?