After thoughtful
consideration and
reflection, the
Board of Directors
of the Civilian
Marksmanship Program
announces the
cancellation of the
2020 National
Matches at Camp
Perry.
"This decision was
not arrived at
lightly, but was
prompted by
restrictions
resulting from the
COVID-19
pandemic. These
matches date back to
1903 and have been
held at Camp Perry
since 1906," said
Judith Legerski, CMP
Board Chairman.
"The health and
safety of our
competitors,
participants,
vendors, military
support, volunteers
and staff members is
of the upmost
importance --
overriding even the
historical
imperative of
maintaining the
continuity of the
Matches," agreed
Legerski, with Chief
Operating Officer
Mark Johnson and
Programs Chief
Christie Sewell.
"We were unable to
come up with a
manner in which we
could safely produce
the
Matches. Housing
and pit duty were
amongst the many
insurmountable
problems faced by
the CMP Board,"
Legerski
explained.
The CMP looks
forward to the 2021
National Matches at
Camp Perry as the
best marksmanship
celebration
ever! In the
meantime, please
stay safe and
healthy at home, as
we prepare for the
new normal ahead of
us.
All CMP operations
have been shut down
since mid-March and
a full resumption of
business remains
undetermined. Full
refunds will be made
to those who have
already
registered.
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