Major Art Tillery Posted August 30 Share Posted August 30 ***** It has taken me awhile to decide what to do exactly with the Showdown for 2025. This past year the Showdown being held in conjunction with a State Championship caused some unintentional mixed feelings among non classic shooters. I have always referred to the CC Showdown as a "match inside a Match", just a way for a big group of classic shooters to get together and have a good time hanging out for a little competitive fun! I never meant it to cause any issues. I believe most of those being upset stem from the fact we award some nice custom Molly's Buckles for the Showdown, while the State Champions got a really neat 3" custom Silver/Gold Coin and plaque from the host club. (I think folks thought their entry fees for the match paid for the nice buckles the classics recieved... but this is not the case, nor has it ever been for the past 8 years the Showdown has been held. ALL THE AWARDS FOR THE SHOWDOWN HAVE ALWAYS BEEN DONATED BY OTHER CLASSICS (alot of classic shooters pitch in to help me with the awards we give out) I have always tried to make this FACT know in post, emails and during the awards presentations for the Showdown. I have never heard of it being a problem till this year, if it was ever a problem at a host club in the past I truly apologize! With all this being said, the CC Showdown will be held with the Butterfield Gulch Gang outside Chapman, KS for the foreseeable future. (TBD if they are hosting the State Championship again in the future) ***** So... For 2025 The CLASSIC COWBOY/COWGIRL SHOWDOWN will once again be held in conjunction with the Butterfield Gulch Gang's annual match 'Siege at Clark's Station' Classic Cowboy/Cowgirl Showdown Hosted by: The Butterfield Gulch Gang Chapman, KS May 1st -3rd, 2025 (Stay tuned for more update) KEEP THE DATES OPEN! *** CLASSIC DINNER Thursday night of the match at Legacy Kansas again? *** *** If anyone would like to help out for awards or such for the '25 Showdown give me a shout! *** *** Ol' Skool 1860 Henry '87 Lever Will be an "extra" award (Concho maybe) given out and not their own stand alone category. *** 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abilene Slim SASS 81783 Posted August 30 Share Posted August 30 Thanks for all you do, Major! The Lord willing and the creek don’t rise, I’ll be there! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dantankerous Posted August 30 Share Posted August 30 (edited) Well stated, Major. We always have a good time and the work you put into this is always very appreciated. Looking forward to it! Oh, and I will happily throw in funds for the CC awards again. 😁 Edited August 30 by Dantankerous 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slow poke gear Posted August 30 Share Posted August 30 Looking forward to it. You do a great job major. Hoping julie bean and I can attend again. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver Creek Jack Posted August 31 Share Posted August 31 I sure agree with the above comments Major, looking forward to it ,you can count on me again for $$ on the awards as I did last year! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jax T Posted August 31 Share Posted August 31 Major, I'm definitely in for awards again. Just Holler when you are ready. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travelin Travis Posted August 31 Share Posted August 31 Major, you do a great job like always. Silverlocks and I will help with awards, just let us know what you need. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lever Action Landon Posted August 31 Share Posted August 31 M.A.T. you can count on me for the awards $$. Hopefully I can make it in 25. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Art Tillery Posted September 2 Author Share Posted September 2 Thanks fellas! I appreciate all the kind words and offers to help with awards! Hope everyone can make it again for 2025 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Knight Posted September 12 Share Posted September 12 Count me in. The hospitality makes it an easy drive up from Texas. Happy to sponsor again, just lmk what you need. Johnny 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High Plains Hud SASS#64232 Posted September 13 Share Posted September 13 Well now aint that something. Just goes to show that you just aint going to make some folks happy no matter what you do. Major as always appreciate your hard work and effort and creativity these past years. 8 years! My how time flys! Looking forward to many more! Count me in for awards money too! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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