IWI 2026 Desert Classic Area 2 Championship Presented by Laugo Arms and BELT

**REGISTRATION OPENS Monday, June 15th, 2025 at 6:00pm (MST)**
The Rio Salado Sportsman's Club Practical Division will host the Desert Classic Area 2 Championship again this year!
THE PLAN
15 stages plus chrono, with a stop at the Sponsor’s Demo Bay
Estimated Round Count: 350
SHOOTING SCHEDULE
Friday AM / Saturday PM / Sunday AM (Squads 1-12)
ALL AM (Squads 13-17)
Friday PM / Saturday AM / Sunday PM (Squads 18-29)
ALL PM (Squads 30-34)
Early Match Wednesday ALL day & Thursday ALL Day (Squads 101-115)
A match shirt will be included with your match fee.
Trophies will be awarded per Appendix A2 of the current Rules. Competitors will walk the Prize Table in order of finish by Division.
Squadding will be available after approval and payment on June 22nd at 6:00pm.
CHECK-IN
Wednesday 6:30am (Squads 101 - 115 ONLY)
Wednesday 3:00pm–5:00pm
Thursday 9:00am–11:00am & 3:00pm-5:00pm
Friday 9:00am–11:00am
For shipping ammo, please use this address:
Rio Salado Sportsman’s Club | c/o Jim Adame
- Area 2 Desert Classic
3960 N Usery Pass Rd
Mesa, Arizona 85207
As a reminder, DO NOT ship ammo via the US Postal Service. You may pick up your shipped ammo at Check-In.
NO REFUNDS are available after October 5th. If you have to withdraw for any reason, a refund (minus a $25 service fee) is available before October 5th.
*Your slot is non-transferable.*
Match Director – Jim Adame
Range Master – Russell Fortney
Sponsorship Coordinator – Mick Bjelopavlic
Registration & Stats – [email protected] (Steve Gonzalez / Marcel Englmaier)
Staff Coordinator – Steve Leach ([email protected])
Matchbook and Artwork – Robert Lange