Appendix G: Recognized
Divisions and Categories
Recognition
Prior to a competition, match organizers may specify the recognized Divisions in a match or tournament.
In the absence of any restriction competitions shall recognize Divisions and Categories based on the number of registered competitors who actually complete the match as follows:
Divisions
Level III - Minimum of 10 competitors
Level IV & V - Minimum of 20 competitors
Categories
Division status must be achieved before Categories are recognized
All Levels - minimum of 5 competitors (see approved list below)
Team Categories
IPSC matches may recognize the following for team awards:
All recognized Divisions
National Teams
Within each recognized Division
National Ladies Category
National Junior Category
Non-Team Categories
Categories approved for recognition are as follows:
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1. Lady
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2. Junior - Competitors must under the age of 21 before December 31 in the year of the competition.
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3. Senior - Competitors must be 51 years old or older before December 31 in the year of the competition.
USPSA Non-Team Categories
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1. Lady
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2. Junior- Competitors who have not reached the age of 18 at the time of the competition.
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3. Senior- Competitors who have reached the age of 50 at the time of the competition.
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4. Super Senior- Competitors who have reached the age of 60 at the time of the competition. This category applies to Area Championships and National Championships, all other matches may recognize Super Senior if they choose, but it is not mandatory.