KELOWNA and DISTRICT FISH & GAME CLUB
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“ INVITATION to ATTEND “
TOURNAMENT: KELOWNA 2 0 2 6 INVITATIONAL P.P.C. MATCHES
SANCTIONED BY: the C.P.C.A. as an “Approved Tournament”
SPONSORED BY: KDFGC 1500 (a sub-club of the KDFGC)
DATES: Sunday - April 26, 2026 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Sunday - May 24, 2026 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Sunday - June 28, 2026 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Sunday - July 26, 2026 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Sunday - Aug. 23, 2026 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Sunday - Sept. 27, 2026 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Sunday - Oct. 25, 2026 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
CONTACT:
Dennis Krause, Match Director & Registrar. If you have any questions please contact Dennis at: – E-Mail: dennis_krause@telus.net - OR - Phone: (250) 763-2677
RANGE LOCATION:
4041 Casorso Rd., Kelowna, B.C.
DIRECTION:
Specific directions on getting to the KDFGC 1500 Range [ Bay 1 ] including access to the property through the KDFGC electronic entry gate will be supplied by e-mail to the non-KDFGC guest shooters after having pre-registered for any of the Tournament dates.
ELIGIBILITY:
These Tournaments are open to KDFGC 1500 trained / qualified shooters, as well as guest PPC shooters with similar experience. All competitors must be current 2026 members of the Canadian Police Combat Association. (C.P.C.A. Memberships will not be available for purchase at the Range on Tournament Day) Please purchase direct from C.P.C.A. well in advance of the Tournament. All competitors must produce a valid CPCA Membership Card at the Match Sign-In / Registration Desk - OR - provide evidence of having recently applied & paid for same.
WAIVER:
The Kelowna & District Fish & Game Club requires all guests to sign a Liability Waiver prior to competing. A copy of same will be supplied to anyone requesting same prior to registering or after if that is their wish. OR – it can be reviewed & signed during match day Sign In.
PURPOSE / MATCHES:
Each Tournament will offer a number of 1500’s, be that the PPC 1500 ( Revolver, Revolver Optical, Semi-Auto Pistol, Semi-Auto Optical ) or the Duty Pistol 1500 (Duty Pistol & Duty Pistol Optical ). Competitors can select two 1500’s per Tournament Day. Additional matches may be added, which could range from Distinguished Revolver or Semi-Auto, Snub Nose, Etc. These extra matches are fun / practice matches only, and while they will follow the CPCA’s Rules & Courses of Fire, they are not CPCA “approved” and not eligible for any CPCA award programs or for classification purposes. These add on matches will be at the discretion of the Match Director – with input from the shooters & range time availability.
MATCH REGISTRATION:
Pre-Registration Only - in advance by online application via the KDFGC Website – Events Calendar (date tab). Application & Payment function are found there. The online registration portal will become live approx. two weeks prior to each Tournament. Registration Cut-Off Deadline is the Wednesday prior to each Tournament at 8:00 pm. Register Early as we have a maximum number of shooters that can be accommodated due to Club restrictions placed on the size of our Tournaments.
Instructions - Go To https://kdfgc.org Scroll down to Events, Locate Match Date on the Calendar, Click on Match - that will take you to Registration / Event Information Details, Click on Register - takes you to Email Input Page - complete - then Click on Next, takes you to the full registration page – requires all fields to be completed - Click on Next – will take you to the Payment Screen where you have the Match Selection - pick one - (whichever will be your “first” 1500 Match) and continue to the method of payment – ie: VISA, Mastercard, American Express or VISA Debit (only VISA Debit will work). Complete & Pay.
DIFFICULTIES WITH THE REGISTRATION SYSTEM:
Anyone having difficulties navigating the online registration process, please contact the Match Registrar as noted above.
ENTRY FEES:
One match fee of $25.00 will be inclusive of all costs. That includes CPCA Match Fee, KDFGC Admin Range User Fee, and targets for all matches shot.
MATCH TYPE:
This is an unsquaded individual match. Competitors will be assigned a relay and target position by the Match Registrar. Prior e-mail communication with the Match Registrar may be required to capture the competitors wishes concerning the second 1500 Match, if there is an intention to fire same. Our online system may, or may not, be able to capture that info. Please Register Early !!!!
RELAYS:
All PPC 1500’s will be fired first, then the Duty Pistol 1500 if there is interest. Following same, the unofficial fun matches. All shooting needs to be completed – by 5:00 p.m. There will be a need to quickly move between relays dependant on the number of shooters & matches to be fired.
LUNCH:
There will be no time available to leave the range for lunch. We will have a short break (cease fire) around noon for all to take a lunch break. Shooters need to bring a lunch, snacks, and most definitely refreshments to stay hydrated. No vending machines are on site.
WEATHER:
All kinds of weather is to be expected. June – Sept. matches will more than likely be hot, with afternoon temperatures potentially being in the mid – to – high 30 degrees Celsius. Bring appropriate clothing, hats, etc. [ and refreshments ].
TOILET:
A uni-sex porta-potty is available on the range.
RANGE:
The competition will take place on the KDFGC Bay # 1 - 1500 P.P.C. RANGE. The range is a North facing ( 9 position ) 50 Yd. range, with Overhead Baffles (the baffles do not interfere with the shooting positions). The targets are stationary with the shooter moving to the required distances from the targets. All firing lines are open to the weather, come prepared. A spacious equipment preparation area is available at the rear of the range. It is covered & is usually many degrees cooler than out on the firing line. Adjacent to the prep. area is our Safe Area – which must be used for unboxing / uncasing of all firearms. Likewise re-boxing of firearms at the end of matches. No Ammo allowed in Safe Area.
RULES:
Current C.P.C.A. Rules shall govern this competition. See the CPCA website: https://cpca-ppc.org
LOCAL RULE:
After each Cease Fire command, the competitor shall present their firearm to the Line Officer for inspection. A revolver shall be presented with the cylinder open, a semi-auto pistol with the slide locked to the rear, magazine removed and held in the other hand. Only on Command of the Line Officer shall the competitor empty & close the revolver cylinder, or release the pistol slide – then the firearm may be holstered.
COURSE OF FIRE:
All Courses of Fire are per C.P.C.A. Rules.
ORDER OF FIRE:
Matches 1 thru 5 of all 1500’s will be shot consecutively, with target scoring being done on the line between Matches.
RANGE OPENS:
At 8:15 a.m. on Match Day for Match Sign-In. There is a requirement that all shooters assist with range set up & tear down / clean up at end of the day. Competitors are expected to assist with various match / range duties when called upon.
ENTRIES CLOSE:
On the Wednesday of match week at 8:00 p.m., via the KDFGC Website’s Online System.
ENTRY LIMIT:
15 Competitors
FIRING STARTS:
9:00 a.m. on the Tournament Date.
CLASSIFICATIONS:
CPCA Classifications will be used. Those without a current Classification will shoot as an Unclassified Competitor and in the Grand Master Class for the duration of the Tournament. At the conclusion of the Tournament, for those shooting as Unclassified, the Match Referee (when requested) will issue a Temporary Classification Card based on score(s) shot.
TARGETS:
WA 1500 Full Size Targets, Centres & Patches will be used with replacement at the discretion of the Match Director. All 1500 Matches are shot on 6 Targets, which could include Centres.
SCORING:
Competitors will score the targets of the shooter on their right, the shooter on the far right end will score the target of the shooter on the far left end. The scoring will be done on the Line after each Match. Scoring will be in accordance with C.P.C.A. rules. A competitor may use a scoring overlay or magnifier for scoring a target. A scoring plug may not be used by a competitor.
MATCH REFEREE:
Once a competitor has initiated a scoring challenge, the Official Match Referee, may at their discretion use a scoring plug to determine the shot value of a challenged round.
CHALLENGE FEE:
A challenge fee of $ 2.00 per round will be charged to a competitor when initiating a challenge. The challenge procedure will follow the method outlined in the CPCA Rules.
PRIZES & AWARDS:
There are no prizes or awards given out at this event.
RESULTS:
Match results will be forwarded to C.P.C.A. for statistical & classification purposes. They will be posted on the CPCA website. If a competitor is also a current member of the World Assn 1500 PPC, their scores will also be reported and posted in a similar fashion.