Why do we sign our scoresheets

by Jim Forbes

According to our rulebook, section 9.16 it is the "responsability of each 
competitor to keep account of his score along with the scorekeeper" . This means 
not only verifying the sheet before signing but also verifying the entry of the 
scores into the computer by checking the posted results.

The scoresheet is the only mechanism by which the stats people can enter results 
of your shooting a stage. It is also frequently the only way in which divisions 
and classes are actually given to the stats team.

Of course, most monthly club matches do not give the shooter an opportunity to 
compare their sheets with posted results since the scores are usually tabulated 
a few days after the match. However, at major matches such as Provincials, 
Section Championships and National events stage results are posted before the 
time limit specified in our rulebook.

Recently, the author of this article realized too late that scores had been 
entered incorrectly and lost out on winning a class award and prize at a level 
III match. The lesson was learned the hard way.

By the way, don't forget to say thanks to the stats teams at the matches you 
shoot. At big matches they are frequently hidden away in a clubhouse or trailer 
out of sight.

So the next time the person with the scoreboard asks you to sign, look before 
you scratch your initals at the bottom. It may be worth your while. 

DVC,

Jim Forbes