Aggregate Scoring Rule Proposal

[aggshooter]

Below is the text from a rule proposal we have received. Please discuss respectfully.

IHMSA Rule Submission

Current wording, from Section IV: Competitor Classification, Section A, Paragraph 7-B, regarding conversion of 60 & 80 round scores to 40 rounds:
“For the purpose of converting 60 and 80 round aggregate scores, each category score shall be converted to the 40 round equivalent and then added together.”

Proposed wording:
“For the purpose of converting 60 and 80 round aggregate scores, each category will be added together and then calculated by multiplying a 60 round aggregate score by 2/3 and an 80 round aggregate score by ½. Any remaining fraction will then be dropped.”

Supporting argument:
This rule applies to making consistent the scores submitted to the various Presidents Club aggregate scores, and entry into those categories. The example below should make it obvious as to why this rule should be changed.

Example: Shooter “A” fires 80 round scores of P-78, R-78, U-78, S-46, totaling 280x320. Under current rule, his score converts to 39, 39, 39, 23, and totals 140 for 4-gun agg.
Shooter “B” fires scores of P-79, R-79, U-79, S-45, totaling 282x320. But when converted, his scores become 39, 39, 39, 22, and only totals 139 and is denied entry to the Presidents Club.

It is irrational that a shooter with a 280 to be credited with shooting a 140 agg but a score of 282 can be reduced to 139. Shooter A should be credited with a 140, Shooter B should be credited with 141.

The proposed rule change addresses and corrects this anomaly. I thought we corrected this several years ago, but the problematic wording is still in the 2016 Rules Book.

[high standard 40]

This sounds like a logical change to me.

[aggshooter]

This proposal was passed by the Board. For those who shoot aggs at 60 & 80 round matches, this should clarify the equation on reducing the scores for inclusion in the various 140, 100, 60 standing or FP, Presidents Clubs. I authored this proposal, if you have question, shoot me an email or call me if you like. It's a lot simpler than what it reads.