CMP Hosts Highpower Warm-Up Matches in Ohio and Alabama in June
January 24, 2024
By Ashley Dugan, CMP Staff Writer
Those highpower rifle competitors looking for the chance to earn true competition practice before the annual National Matches kicks off this summer should sign up for the Civilian Marksmanship Program’s (CMP) new series of Highpower Warm-Up Matches – held on the ranges of Camp Perry in Ohio and at the CMP Talladega Marksmanship Park in Alabama. The series offers a first-hand preview of CMP’s highpower (HP) events that will be presented on the National Matches schedule in July.
“We already had a weekend event in June at Camp Perry and wanted to add additional matches,” said Christina Roguski, competition program coordinator. “We also wanted to bring back a version of the HP Regional Event that used to be held in Talladega. We thought having similar events at the two locations would be great for our competitors and our staff to prepare for Nationals.”
The Highpower Warm-Up Matches will fire at Camp Perry, June 20-23, while Talladega’s Warm Up event will take place June 27-30. All Warm-Up matches will be held on CMP’s outdoor line of electronic targets.
Competitions on the schedule at both locations include:
- 2-Person Team Match
- 30 Shot Rifle
- 80 Shot Rifle
- 3×600 Mid-Range
- EIC Service Rifle
Camp Perry will also include special Ohio Rifle & Pistol Association awards for the ORPA State Championship Match (800 Aggregate) and the Ohio Governor’s Match (the EIC Service Rifle Match).
Register and find more information for the 2024 Talladega National Match HP Warm-Up here: https://ct.thecmp.org/TalladegaWarmUp24.
Find registration and other info for the 2024 Camp Perry National Match HP Warm-Up here: https://ct.thecmp.org/CampPerryWarmUp24.
About the Camp Perry National Matches:
Held at the Camp Perry National Guard Training Facility in Ohio since 1907, the National Matches are comprised of celebrated traditional competitions along with modern day additions. The National Matches schedule includes CMP’s National Air Gun Matches, National Pistol Matches, National Rifle Matches, National Games Matches, National Smallbore Rifle Matches and the National Long Range Rifle Matches.
Outside of competition, educational courses like the Small Arms Firing Schools lead new and experienced individuals on safety and fundamentals within a variety of disciplines, while other beginner and advanced courses provide even more training on marksmanship essentials.
Additionally, the National Matches hosts Commercial Row, where industry vendors provide a variety of supplies and other necessities, available for purchase. Competitors and guests of all ages and experience levels are welcome to view all the festivities – free of charge!
The National Matches are conducted by a partnership between the CMP and Ohio National Guard. Learn more by visiting the CMP website at https://thecmp.org/cmp-national-matches/.
Hi,
Sounds interesting, I didn’t see the cost of the events?
Chris,
The costs vary depending on which match you plan to shoot. Here’s the entry form for Camp Perry – https://thecmp.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Camp-Perry-Warm-Up-Entry-Form.pdf. Here’s the entry form for Talladega – https://thecmp.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Talladega-Warm-Up-Entry-Form.pdf.
Thanks,
Christine