Action Air, or Airsoft Practical Shooting will have its first PPSA-IPSC Sanctioned Level 3 Match at the 5.11 Challenge, the first international Action Air Open that will be held in the Philippines in two weeks' time. Top action air shooters mainly from Asian countries such as the best from the Philippines and Hong Kong will be going through the courses in a test of skills and speed.

Action Air is the fastest growing segment of airsoft, and it's very competitive in Asia where players from different countries visit each other in various Action Air tournaments. While it's big in Hong Kong and the Philippines; Thailand, Taiwan, Indonesia, and Singapore are not far behind.

The 5.11 Challenge will be held on the 3rd to the 5th of June 2011 at the Subic Bay Freeport in the City of Olongapo in the Philippines, the former US Naval base which was the biggest naval facility outside of the US. Now it's thriving freeport zone with world class facilities. While it has its own international airport, international passengers will need to fly to Clark International/Diosdado Macapagal International Airport, which is just under an hour away from Subic. All international participants, officials, and guests will be transported to and from the airport.

The 5.11 Challenge is also a part of the President Nonoy Aquino Championship, which is the real steel IPSC shooting tournament.

Applications for interested tournament participants is now closed, as the deadline for application was on the 15th of May 2011. But if you are interested to observe how Action Air tournaments are conducted, you are free to travel to Subic and watch how some of the best Action Air shooters in the world prove their mettle.

Popular Airsoft will be covering the event and we are also seeking Action Air activities in the UK and the rest of Europe to cover. You can join the community at the Action Air Community website and also follow the 5.11 Challenge preparation at their Facebook page.

Full 5.11 Challenge tournament details and mechanics are provided right after the event poster below:

511 CHALLENGE: ASIAN ACTION AIR OPEN 2011
(PPSA-IPSC sanctioned Level 3 Match)

GENERAL INFORMATION

1. Date and Venue*

Match Date: June 4- 5, 2011 (RO match- June 4, 2011)
Deadline of application: May 15, 2011

Venue: OPSA Shooting Range, Naval Mag
Subic Bay Freeport Zone, Philippines

*Entry point for International shooters at Diosdado Macapagal International Airport, Clark Pampanga, Philippines.

2. RULES

• IPSC Action Air Competition Rules 2010 Edition.
• Participants are only allowed to walk through the COF only when the stage is officially open to the Shooting Squad. All participants who do not adhere to the regulation will be disqualified from the event.

3. Divisions and Categories

Divisions: Open, Standard, Single stack, Production, Lady, Junior, Rifle

Classes:

• Open: M, A, B, C
• Standard: M, A, B, C, Beg
• Single Stack: Overall
• Production: Overall
• Rifle: Overall

Shooters Classification:

• a. IPSC classification (best 2 of 3 last IPSC Action Air sanctioned match)
• b. HKASPC CS
• c. submit certified match result for non-IPSC country shooters.

Class    Breaks

• Grand Master95% to 100%
• Master    85% to 94.999%
• A    75% to 84.999%
• B    60% to 74.999%
• C    40% to 59.999%
  * Double Entry not allowed.

4. FOOD & BEVERAGE

4.1    Lunch and refreshment will be provided for all Technical Officials on practice and competition days. For registered participants and Team Officials, lunch will be provided on the Match date of June 5. Food and beverage service will be available from 0900hrs to 1600hrs from numerous vendor delivery services, contacts will be provided.

5. ACCOMMODATIONS

5.1 The official hotel information and room rates will be disseminated shortly from Additional Information document once available.

5.2    For international shooters, transportation from the official Hotel to shooting will be provided.

6. AIRSOFT WEAPONS, PARTS AND PELLETS

6.1    Airsoft weapons and parts are only allowed to be transported in checked baggage. Air weapons parts are prohibited from carryon baggage. All airsoft weapons are to be packed in separate weapon cases before arriving in Philippines.

6.2 Under the Philippine National Police Firearm and Explosive Department, Airsoft weapons are considered as a Firearm and it is a requirement that clearance of all firearms have to be acquired and be issued with a Import/ Export Permit and Permit To Transport Firearm from the aircraft to the custom office upon arrivals and vice versa for departures. Import/ Export Permit and Permit to Transport will be issued to registered participants processed by PPSA.

6.3 Match Green Gas and Pellets (0.25 BB) will be provided for free for each participants for every Course of Fire. Gas and Pellets for Test Fire and Practice is not included and will be available on sale at the range.

7. TRANSPORTATION

7.1 Transport will be provided for all registered officials, international guest and shooting participants to and from Diosdado Macapagal International Airport in Clark Pampanga and the official hotel. Transportation will be available between the official hotel and shooting ranges on a daily basis. The transport schedule will be displayed on notice boards at the hotel and shooting ranges. Please adhere strictly to the transport schedule.

8. FEES AND PAYMENTS

Registration Fee: HK$400.00 per shooter (Php 2,000,00)
HK$200.00 per official (Php 1,000.00)

Inclusive: Souvenir Program, Match Materials and Lunch on Match Day

9. ENTRY FORMS

• Form A1 – Application Form
• Form A2 – Application for Airsoft Weapons Import and Export Permit
• Form A3 – Hotel Reservation

9.1 All completed forms for confirmation of participation from foreign and local clubs are to be received by HKASA: Team OFAPS through email come with scanned copy of deposit or wire transfer receipt by 15th May 2011. Payment can be also made on the Match Date until 8 AM on 5th June 2011.

Tel No.: (+852) 9302 7371
Email: [email protected]

10. ACCREDITATION

10.1    After registration and payment are made, Airsoft Weapon Event participants will collect the accreditation card and competition start number at the registration and accreditation counter. All payments are to be made before the accreditation card and competition number will be issued.

10.2 Participants who did not complete the registration or accreditation will not be eligible to participate in the competition or event.

10.3 Registration and Accreditation counter will be opened from 04 June 2011, 0900hrs

1700hrs and 05 June 2011 until 0800hrs, kindly come in early for both the registration and accreditation before your competition shoot.

11. CONTACT TO ORGANIZING COMMITTEE

For urgent matters, you can reach the Organizing Committees with the followings:

Secretariat: [email protected], [email protected]

Joel Ulep: +852 9302 7371
Joey Rivero:    +63 906 5578422

(Photo Above: Timothy Wong in action during the HKShooters Open 2011.)