The New England Triple Crown Throwdown (Crown II) in Harvard MA presented by Hunter Constantine

Registration opens on: February 1 @ 9:00 AM · Registration closes on: August 7, 2026 @ 4:00 PM
Times are local to America/New_York timezone.
One day format Match with squads on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, August 7-9, 2026
***Registration approval will begin on February 15 while we assemble volunteer staff.***
Once approved to pay and squad, you will have two days to complete the transaction. If there is a waitlist, you will have two hours to complete the transaction.
GATE WILL BE CLOSED AT 8:50 AM.

Shooters meeting/Safety Briefing will be held in front of Range One.
FRIDAY: Check In starts at 7:00 am, Safety Briefing at 8:15 am and FIRST SHOT at 8:30 am
SATURDAY: Check In starts at 7:00 am, Safety Briefing at 8:15 am and FIRST SHOT at 8:30 am
SUNDAY: Check In starts at 7:30 am, Safety Briefing at 8:45 am and FIRST SHOT at 9 am
10 stages. This is a 10 round maximum per magazine match.
New England Triple Crown Throwdown Championship Series – 2026 Presented By: Hunter Constantine
Welcome to the Hero Down Foundation New England Triple Crown Throwdown Championship Series.
This event brings competitors together to support those who served. Your participation directly impacts veterans and first responders.
We proudly host this series to benefit
- Restoring Our Heroes
- Hero Down Blue and Green Team Initiative
In 2025 this series started as a test run and raised $15,000. This year, we are all in and bringing some of the biggest and best to New England Competitive shooting. Real purpose. Measurable impact.
Each Match Weekend includes a silent auction, raffles, and a 50/50 drawing. Expect food vendors, and a great series.
All proceeds go through the Hero Down Foundation, a 501 c 3 nonprofit. Funds are distributed directly to this year’s Triple Crown Series beneficiaries.
Thank you for standing with those who sacrificed. Your support matters.
Series Structure
The Triple Crown Series consists of three USPSA Level II matches held at different host ranges across New England. Shooters may compete in individual matches; however, overall series standings and championship awards are calculated using a combined points format across all three matches.
2026 Host Crown Dates:
Crown I – May 15-17th Sanford Springvale Fish & Game, Berwick, Maine
Crown II – August 7-9th Harvard Sportsmen’s Club, Harvard, Massachusetts (10-Rounds per Mag Match)
Crown III – Oct 9-11th The Finale – CCSSEF, Keene, New Hampshire
Round Count: 250 per match
Divisions Offered
Carry Optics
Open
Production
Limited Optics
Limited
Limited 10
Single Stack
Revolver
PCC

Championship Features
The Triple Crown is a combined points-based championship series. Competitors seeking to qualify for the overall championship prize pool must compete in all three matches.
Super Squad Qualification:
The top eight overall competitors based on combined results from Crown I and Crown II will be invited to compete in the Super Squad at the Crown III Finale. Qualified shooters will receive a pre-registration code and will be squadded together for the Finale.
Awards
Match Awards:
The top three finishers in each division will receive awards at the conclusion of each match.
Series Awards:
Overall Triple Crown Series champions will be determined and recognized at the conclusion of the Crown III Finale at CCSSEF in Keene, NH.
Staffing
Dedicated staff squads are utilized to ensure consistent stage coverage throughout the series. Series Staff committed to staffing all main match days or series build-out days will receive waived match entry fees. Staff committing to a single match day may register at a discounted staff rate.
If you wish to volunteer and have not yet done so, please copy and paste this link to do so: https://form.jotform.com/252105118563147.
Registration, Fees, and Refunds
Registration and payment for all Triple Crown matches are handled exclusively through PractiScore.
Match Fee:
$165 per match.
Leader board and overall series points will be tracked, emailed, and posted following each match.
Match T-shirts are included with the match fee. See choices below.
Refund Policy:
Withdrawals more than 45 days prior to a match will receive a full refund minus processing fees. Withdrawals inside 45 days of a match may transfer their slot to another shooter or will be considered a donation to the Hero Down Foundation.
Equipment and Compliance Options for Massachusetts Match Crown II (August 7-9th)
-Massachusetts firearm laws differ from other states.
- Competitors are responsible for complying with all applicable laws.
- To reduce travel and transport issues, an affiliated Massachusetts FFL will be available for this match.
- Non-resident competitors may ship firearms or equipment in advance to the FFL.
- All transfers, storage, and handling are subject to federal and Massachusetts law.
Competitors must coordinate directly with the FFL.
FFL contact information.
- Masshole Firearms
Attn: New England Triple Crown
410 Great Rd, Littleton, MA 01460
(978) 540-5157
[email protected]
Firearms Laws Notice
Competitors are solely responsible for complying with all applicable federal, state, and local firearm laws, including licensing, possession, and transportation requirements. Massachusetts firearm laws are strict and differ significantly from other states. The event organizers and host club do not provide legal advice and do not guarantee the legality of any competitor’s firearms, equipment, or method of transport. Competitors traveling to Massachusetts are strongly encouraged to review official Massachusetts resources, including the MA General Laws (MGL) noted below, and to consult qualified legal counsel if they have questions.
MGL: 140 131C
MGL: 140 131F
MGL: 140 129C
Contact
Questions regarding registration, volunteering,
[email protected]
Thank you for competing and for supporting the mission of the Hero Down Foundation.
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