Boben Weev Posted January 6, 2016 Share Posted January 6, 2016 Cancellation of the 2016 SASS Illinois State Championship Due to circumstances beyond our control all shooting and camping has been suspended at the World Shooting and Recreation Complex in Sparta, IL until further notice. The World Shooting and Recreation Complex is the Home Range of the Kaskaskia Cowboys and has been the Host Range for the past several SASS Illinois State Championships; it “was” slated to be again this year. However, the uncertainly of availability prevails. At last night’s Monthly Meeting of the Kaskaskia Cowboys, with heavy hearts, it was unanimously determined that we are now left without adequate time to plan and hold the State Championship this year. However with the same unanimous determination the Kaskaskia Cowboys plan on hosting an “EVEN BETTER THAN BEFORE” 2017 SASS Illinois State Championship next year. We will keep you posted as to when the Kaskaskia Cowboys can resume holding its Monthly Shoots. Thank you for your support and understanding, Boben Weev, Match Director Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
West Longer, SASS #46427 Posted January 6, 2016 Share Posted January 6, 2016 Such a shame that government has to put their crap into our fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mean gun mark Posted January 6, 2016 Share Posted January 6, 2016 hope they get this mess fixed, I really like shooting at Sparta , Been to numerous Midwest classics and us open events.Good luck finding a new venue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cherokee sgt. Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 Is there not another club in ILL. That can do match later in year ??? What about the US OPEN in August ?????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cowboy Rick, SASS #49739L Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 Is there not another club in ILL. That can do match later in year ??? What about the US OPEN in August ?????? The problem is handling that many shooters. Not a lot of clubs have the facilities, and many of the ones that do need access to ranges for other member activities. Our club at MRC could do it, but there are 1,300 non cowboy members who would be shut out of almost the entire facility for the best part of a week. The board would never approve it. Hopefully the state of Illinois can get its act together and make this great facility available again. CR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boben Weev Posted January 7, 2016 Author Share Posted January 7, 2016 We looked at about 10 other clubs in the state and only Milan was large enough to handle 150+ people for parking and enough room for 10 stages. Also we looked at clubs and their banquet facilities and motel availability and we didn't find anywhere that filled the bill. We have worked on this since early November and consistently received promises from the state but as of yet, no results. With 3 1/2 months left, we decided to cancel. I'm sure you're familiar with all that goes into a state meet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rev Willy Dunkum, SASS # 61027 Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 Hopefully by 2017, these details will all be worked out to make next year's match the best ever. Thanks for all Kaskaskia Cowboys and Boben Weev does for the CAS community! Its a lot of work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bull Skinner Posted January 8, 2016 Share Posted January 8, 2016 Hopefully by 2017, these details will all be worked out to make next year's match the best ever. Thanks for all Kaskaskia Cowboys and Boben Weev does for the CAS community! Its a lot of work! +1 ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noz Posted January 8, 2016 Share Posted January 8, 2016 Tis a shame. The Illinois State shoot at Sparta was the best shoot held there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flat Top Okie Posted January 8, 2016 Share Posted January 8, 2016 Hello Boben Weev I am very sorry to hear that the Illinois State Championship at Sparta has been cancelled. Mae and I were looking forward to coming to shoot at your facility. We would love to have as many of you fine Illinois folks to come shoot with us at Land Run (April 7-9) this year. We will do all we can to make your group feel welcome. Hope to see you, Flat Top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ugly, SASS #18106 Posted January 16, 2016 Share Posted January 16, 2016 Sad. Take care, hope to see you down the trail somewheres. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allie Mo, SASS No. 25217 Posted January 16, 2016 Share Posted January 16, 2016 Hi Boben, I am so sorry to hear this. That was a fabulous venue with wonderful people. I sure enjoyed shooting there. Best wishes for a good resolution. Regards, Allie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshal Chance Morgun Posted January 16, 2016 Share Posted January 16, 2016 Hopefully by 2017, these details will all be worked out to make next year's match the best ever. Thanks for all Kaskaskia Cowboys and Boben Weev does for the CAS community! Its a lot of work! Closed due to Illinois budget troubles. Some members of a certain political party want to spend about $5 billion ( and I could be wrong about to amount) more than they take in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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