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MSA Frequently Asked Questions

Question: What is a Novice?

Answer: The novice division is for any competitor that is new to the sport of mounted shooting or a level one in other associations.  The novice division division will be half the entry fee and will not be eligible for jackpot or added money.  You can move out of the novice division into the non-pro division at any time by notifying MSA.  However, once you move out of the novice division you will no longer be eligible to move back into it.  The novice division will earn points towards year end awards. 

Question: What does it take to qualify for MSA Finals?

Answer: Contestants must attend a minimum of 3 MSA matches to attend the MSA Finals. One of those matches must have been a regional or state competition.

Question: How do I earn points:

Answer:

• Each contestant receives one point for entering and one point for each contestant he or she places above in the overall standing.

• Points will be counted toward saddles for overall points winners in their divisions and those saddles will be awarded at the MSA World Competition.

• Points will be awarded for Main Match and Rifle (which will be tracked separately). No points will be awarded Xtreme Qualifier, Xtreme Handicap, “Fun shoot”, Teams or any other type of match other than those mentioned above.

• Points Saddle winners must compete at MSA Finals to win a saddle

• Points remain with a contestant as they move up or down

• Contestants must attend a minimum of 3 MSA matches to attend the MSA Finals. One of those matches must have been a regional or state competition.