Becoming A SASS Member

Posted on April 5, 2009

“Becoming A SASS Member”

We have talked about picking an alias but there are some other things to consider when signing up for SASS!This is straight from the S.A.S.S. website. Old West Aliases and Costumes Choosing an Alias Every SASS member is required to select a shooting alias representative of a character or profession from the Old West or the western film genre. Your alias may not in anyway duplicate or easily be confused with any other member’s alias. The following guideline should help you in choosing an alias: Your alias must be printable before a wide audience. No duplications are permitted. If it sounds the same, it is the same. Adding “too,” “II,” etc., is not acceptable. “Ranger” could become “Texas Ranger” but not “The Ranger.” “John Henry Chisum” could be modified to “Jack Chisum” but not “John H. Chisum” or “Jon Henry Chisum.” Historical names may not be modified to make them different. “Wyatt Earp” and “Marshal Wyatt Earp” are considered the same. The SASS Alias Registry changes daily. Feel free to search the current alias list then telephone or fax the SASS office to confirm the availability of your alias choice. Be creative and good luck!   Old West Firearms   Cowboy Action Shooting is a multi-faceted shooting sport in which contestants compete with firearms typical of those used in the taming of the Old West: single action revolvers, pistol caliber lever action rifles, and old time shotguns. The shooting competition is staged in a unique, characterized, “Old West” style. It is a timed sport in which shooters compete for prestige on a course of different shooting stages. Each scenario, as they are called, features an array of situations, many based on famous incidents or movies scenes, in which the shooters must test their mettle against steel targets. Spirit of the Game As the game of Cowboy Action Shooting™ has evolved, our members have developed and adopted an attitude towards their participation called “The Spirit of the Game.” It is a code by which we live. Competing in “The Spirit of the Game” means you fully participate in what the competition asks. You try your best to dress the part, use the appropriate competition tools, and respect the traditions of the Old West. Some folks would call it nothing more than good sportsmanship. We call it “Spirit of the Game.”(1) 1 SASSNET.COM

Interview With Cat Ballou SASS#65

Posted on February 7, 2009

 

We all know the Hollywood Cat Ballou played by Jane Fonda in 1965. She hires a gunman to protect
her fathers ranch and all kinds of trouble insues. I kinda like ours better!
And with out any further ado
I welcome Cat Ballou SASS # 65.

First,I want to thank you so much for your time, Cat Ballou!

And I know this will help us so much with our dressing skills

and where to start for our ladies here just starting in SASS!

1) When did you begin in SASS?

I began Cowboy Action Shooting in 1983 in California before SASS was formed in 1987. END of TRAIL

came before SASS in 1982. When SASS was formed in 1987 I became a life and endowment

member (the first 100 members) My husband is Tex, SASS #4 - a co-founder of SASS and member of
the Wild Bunch, the Board of Directors of SASS.


2)Was Cat Ballou your first choice for an alias?

Yes, I liked the movie and I love cats.

3)Could you tell us a little bit about how your style came

about as in research, your own personal spin on Cat Ballou,

etc?

My style has evolved over 27 years in the sport. At first there were no clothes and no where to buy
them. I went to thrift stores and rented costumes. Over time vendors began to make the
clothes and patterns for women. I loved the Victorian look and moved towards that
- bought vintage dresses (no good to shoot in, but great for costume contests),
and had costumes made. Lately I like the B-Western look - easier to wear and a fun style.

4)Do you design your own costumes and sew them?

No I don’t have time to sew (don’t sew well anyway) because my time is spent editing
the monthly Cowboy Chronicle. I like to use patterns from Truly Victorian, Ageless Patterns,
Buckaroo Bobbins, and Laughing Moon Mercantile and have others sew for me. Ms Tabitha of River
Crossing is the inspiration for many of my ball gowns. We design them together.

5)What do you consider the most important part of
creating an alias?

Just coming up with one! It’s difficult now because most of the historical and TV/Movie
characters have been taken. Once you decide on an alias, you can build your own
personna and outfits around that alias. However, even tho’ my alias is based on a film, my “look” is my
own creation.

6) And something I have been asked alot are you dressed
authentic right down to your pantalooms?

Not always, especially when shooting. Nowdays I prefer the cowgirl look when shooting
and the Victorian when dressing at night. I do dress as authentic as possible right down to my
pantaloons when dressing for an evening event. Actually it makes sense because you need the proper
undergarments under those Victorian dresses to creat the right look, and period
correct pantaloons (open crotch) are essential when trying to go to the bathroom!
(you definitely don’t want to wear panty hose). Also corsets are not uncomfortable when they fit you correctly.
You should spend the money to have a corset custom made. Believe me, when you do, they
can be worn all the time.

7) Are there any other things we should know for comfort in costuming?

Get the right boots or shoes both for daytime shooting and night time dancing. There
is nothing worse than hurting feet on the range or on the dance floor.
Finally have fun with your costuming. That’s what sets us apart from all other shooting sports -
it’s our outfits! And remember Cat Ballou’s motto - It’s not how good you shoot
- it’s how good you look!

And thank you so much for your time.

I know it will help our new club out immensely. Hope to see

you at this years convention!

Katie Holliday SASS #57117

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