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Last spring O.S.T.A. proposed a rule which would require shooters to shoot their longest yardage in any association or league. (Rule Proposal OR 1-2015.) This rule was approved at the 2015 Grand Pacific. Since that time, several major problems with the rule have been brought to the attention of the Executive Committee and the Central Handicap Committee. On November 2, the Central Handicap Committee and the Executive Committee met and voted to table that rule (delaying its implementation) after a lengthy discussion. The vote passed 9 – 2. The committees met utilizing the Urgency Clause, Article VII, Section E of the PITA Corporate By-Laws.
Due to this action by the Central Handicap Committee and the Executive Committee, this rule will NOT be added to the PITA Official Rules for the 2015-16 shoot year. Please notify all members, particularly those who work at the handicap tables, that no change has been made regarding shooting your longest yardage. The current rule may be found on page 26, Handicap Rules, Handicap Yardage Assignment. The provisions on page 29 under Handicap Yardage Advancement (d), the use of “established ability” still applies and should be used whenever appropriate. Advancement by “established ability” may only be determined by Executive Committee members and State/Provincial Board members.
If you have questions please contact Nadene Pope, Chair of the CHC/Rules Committee.
To view all the rule changes click HERE.