Classification System

Your Classification		Regional Classifications
Your IPSC Alias		Classifier Stages		FAQ

The primary reason for the development of an IPSC Classification System (ICS) is because members are demanding it. The ability to rank shooters nationally and internationally provides a vehicle for true peer-to-peer recognition.

Policy

ICS is a dynamic system meaning classifications will move up or down based on a shooter's performance.

Classifications are calculated by Division. Shooters will need to submit scores for each Division in which they wish to be classified.

Individual records are calculated by comparing a shooter's stage hit factor to the highest hit factors for that stage. The shooter's record will be their hit factor divided by the top average hit factor for that stage. As the database develops and the best shooters record their scores, the class percentages will change to reflect better times at the top. This will accurately exhibit improvements in both equipment and technique as the sport evolves.

Classifier Matches will be recorded as shown in the Division results.

A shooter can achieve initial classification with 4 scores. Following this, the classification will be based on the average of the best 4 scores of the most recent 8 classification records submitted.

In order to maintain their Classification, shooters must keep current IPSC membership and submit scores for a minimum of two Classification Stages or one Classifier Match each calendar year. Shooters may be removed from the ICS system at the end of the second consecutive year where no scores are submitted.

Classification Breaks

Class	Breaks
Grand Master	95% to 100%
Master	85% to 94.999%
A	75% to 84.999%
B	60% to 74.999%
C	40% to 59.999%
D	39.999% and below

Classification Fees

In order to cover the cost of the ICS development and maintenance, there will be a small fee of $3 US per submission. This fee will be submitted when the scores are sent to headquarters. Don't worry, a secure credit card function is provided by WinMSS to make this easy this.

Please be sure to download the latest version of WinMSS.

If a match has 1-4 classification stages, the fee is $3 US per shooter. If more than 4 stages, the fee will be $6 US per shooter.

A Classifier Match is $3 US per shooter.

$1 of the $3 collected will be credited back to the Region.

Your Classification

You can lookup your classification by clicking on the link below.

Your Classification

Your IPSC Alias

The IPSC Classification System (ICS) requires participating shooters to be current IPSC shooters and to have an IPSC Alias.

Your IPSC Alias is like a nickname that is used to uniquely identify you to the Classification System. For example:

    QuickDraw
    TopGun
    Colt45

It is important that you always submit your Alias at the time of match registration.

Use your IPSC Alias to see your match history and classification online.

Note, everyone needs only one alias, no matter how many Divisions you intend to compete in.

There is no charge for registering your alias.

There is an optional one-time charge of $5 US that will give you a corresponding IPSC email alias. For example:

  IPSC Alias - Quickdraw
  Email address - quickdraw@ipsc.org

Any mail sent to your IPSC email alias will be automatically relayed to your real email address.

I don't have an IPSC Alias. How do I get one?

Use this link to register your IPSC Alias online.

IPSC Alias Registration

I created my IPSC Alias a few days ago, and now I wish I had signed up for the email alias also. Is there anything I can do?

Yes, you can use the link below. Please note that you must provide exactly the same alias and personal information as you did before. If the alias is still available as an email alias, it will be assigned to you.

IPSC Email Alias Registration

I just want to find out if a particular alias is available or not. Is there a way I can do that?

Yes, you can find out if an IPSC Alias is available. However, even if it is available, it is possible someone may take it in the mean time.

IPSC Alias Availability

I registered my IPSC Alias a while back, and now I've forgotten it. Can I look it up?

Yes, you can lookup your registered IPSC Alias.

IPSC Alias Search

I have changed my Internet service provider and now have a new email address. Is there a way I can change my IPSC email address?

Yes, you can use this change of email address form.

IPSC Email Address Change

I want to change my IPSC Alias to something else. Is there a way I can do that?

No. Once you have registered your IPSC Alias, it is yours for life. Make sure it is the one you want before you register it.

Procedure

ICS provides the mechanism to nationally and internationally classify IPSC members around the world. Shooters may compete in:

Classifier Stages only

Match containing Classifier Stages

Classifier Match

Classifier Stages

Currently there are 74 stages approved as Classifier Stages. You can find them here, where they may be downloaded and printed.

Classifier Stages

These stages may be shot individually or as part of a match. The stage dimensions are provided. The stages must be constructed as shown and the stage instructions must be followed.

Classifier Matches

A Classifier Match is a Level III match.

For a Division to qualify it must have at least 10 competitors.

The Division must have at least 30% of its competitors already classified.

Competitors must have an IPSC Alias and be flagged for classification in the match to have the overall match results count and their classification updated.

Scoring

The WinMSS scoring system includes all the features and instructions to facilitate the electronic submission of Classification scores for both stages and matches to IPSC Headquarters.

The ICS features in WinMSS are both user friendly and efficient.

Remember, you must have an IPSC Alias registered at IPSC Headquarters before you can have your scores entered.

FAQ

1. Can we setup classification stages at our own club as weekly or monthly events?

Yes. We encourage shooters interested in obtaining and maintaining their individual classification to participate as often as possible. The more data received the better.

2. We are interested in having a Classifier Match. What do we need to do?

For a Division to qualify it must have at least 10 competitors.

The Division must have at least 30% of its competitors already classified.

Competitors must have an IPSC Alias and be flagged for classification in the match to have the overall match results count and their ICS classification updated.

International Grand Masters are not required.

3. Our members would like to be classified. Can we hold a match that contains 4 classifier stages and have our members classified based on these results?

Yes. Classification requires the shooter to have a minimum of 4 results. After the initial 4 results, the highest 4 results from the most recent 8 results will count. Classification also depends on having Grand Master results in that particular Division.

4. What does "Class Rank" mean?

The Class Rank number indicates where the shooter is placed within his/her Class.

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We will attempt to answer your question by way of the above FAQ or by return email.

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Last updated Sunday, December 28 2008 at 06:38:22 AM EST