The ISSF Rifle Committee discussed the conclusion of the Rifle Clothing Commission and endorsed each of those rule interpretations for implementation in 2011.
The ISSF Rifle Committee, which met in Munich beween the 12nd and the 13th of December, discussed the conclusions of the ISSF Rifle Clothing Commission regarding the implementation of additional rifle clothing equipment controls starting in 2011 and endorsed each of those rule interpretations for implementation in 2011.
Those measures will require that:
- Equipment Control stiffness tests on jackets and trousers must measure 3.0mm or higher in 60 sec. No measurements below 3.0 will be accepted.
- During Equipment Control stiffness testing, every part of the jacket or trousers must be capable of being measured (60mm diameter)—if a part is too small, testing must be done over the seams. Stiffness testing can also be done over any letters on the jacket/trousers.
- The top of the trousers seat pads must be at least 150mm below the top of the waistband/trousers. Stiffness may be measured over the seat pad if necessary.
- A walking test to demonstrate the flexibility of the shooting shoes and trousers will be enforced by Juries anywhere on the range. Violators will first receive a warning, then a 2-point penalty for a second offence and disqualification for a third offence.
- There can be a maximum of 7 belt loops with at least 80mm between belt loops. Kinesio taping and medical taping is contrary to ISSF rules and is not permitted—post competition testing to require tested shooters to undress.
- The Committee will recommend to the Administrative Council a rule change, to be effective in 2012, that would eliminate shoot-offs and use inner tens to break ties after qualification rounds. The Committee and many athletes and coaches feel that inner tens are a better test of athletes’ performances than a 5-shot shoot-off.
- The Committee studied the issue of headgear and decided that no part of a cap or visor may touch or contact the rifle sight or rifle (rule interpretation).
The Committee also had extensive discussions regarding rule changes that could not take effect until 2013 after the London Olympics. Those discussions covered topics like shooting clothing, time limits and the rules for Finals.