Annual Matches

Four Mattaponi Sundowners’ monthly match dates are used for special annual matches.

  • In March, we have a 2-day match every year called “Gathering on the Mattaponi” which is held on the 3rd Saturday and 3rd Sunday.  When Sunday falls on the 15th, it’s the 2nd Saturday and 3rd Sunday.
  • In June, the 4th Saturday is reserved for “The SASS Virginia State Blackpowder Shootout”.  This is a SASS-sanctioned championship match that we call “Smoke on the Mattaponi”.  SASS membership is required, but Virginia residency is not.
  • In September, our 3rd Sunday match is referred to as a “Josey Wales” match.  In the Josey Wales category, shooters use two extra revolvers (shot Duelist or Gunfighter style) in place of the rifle.  It’s optional; all normal categories are available.
  • In October, we have an annual charity match from which all fees and proceeds are donated to Relay for Life / American Cancer Society.  In honor of the founder, this match is called the “Pat Graves Memorial Shoot for a Cure”.

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When other nearby Cowboy Action clubs have an annual match which conflicts with our normal 3rd Sunday and 4th Saturday schedule, the Mattaponi Sundowners will forego our match so that our members may attend their matches.