In the 2025 Competition Rules update, there was a small change to the wording of a couple rules. This change was done to reflect what actually happens at matches and what NROI has been teaching in the RO class for years. Let’s discuss why the change was made.
[Read more…] about Make Ready vs Start PositionThe hard cover edge
Whether you paint your own hard cover targets or purchase pre-painted ones, it is important to check the targets to ensure they have the edge of the hardcover in the right place. We don’t score targets on the ‘intent’ of where the hard cover edge should be and hard cover targets need to be consistent for the entire match.
[Read more…] about The hard cover edgeStaying in your lane
Shooting within the lines. Know your boundaries. There were so many options for a title. But let’s talk about fault lines in this Question of the Month.
[Read more…] about Staying in your laneWe don’t read the rulebook to you
A student at a recent RO class told me we need to market the RO seminar as, “We don’t read the rulebook to you,” because he found the RO seminar to be much more interesting and informative than he expected. I chuckled and told him if I had to read the rulebook to the class, I wouldn’t be teaching. But the suggestion for that new marketing slogan wasn’t a bad idea, because I am sure there are members who think that is what we do. Let me tell you what we really do!
[Read more…] about We don’t read the rulebook to youSweeping changes for PCC
Okay, don’t panic! We are not making any changes to the division equipment rules for PCC. But we did change a bit in regards to sweeping when it comes to PCC. Let’s see how many people noticed the rule change in this Question of the Month.
[Read more…] about Sweeping changes for PCCGetting your foot in the door
In the RO seminar we stress that working major matches is a great way to get experience as a new RO. You not only get to see all the competitors in the match shoot the stage you are working (which can be interesting), but you also get teamed up with experienced match staff who can mentor you and help refine your RO skills. But how do you get on the staff list for a major match?
[Read more…] about Getting your foot in the doorAre you a consumer or a producer?
While this topic is more of a club and competitor culture topic, it often gets brought up in seminars and at matches and occasionally to the rules email. There are a lot of clubs out there that are struggling to find help when it comes to running matches. Which is why I am asking: are you a consumer of matches, or do you help produce matches?
[Read more…] about Are you a consumer or a producer?Is the bullet still in the hole?
We had another picture based scoring question in February. This picture was actually taken at a RO seminar. How many of you got it right? Let’s find out!
[Read more…] about Is the bullet still in the hole?