6th Place – Eva Micklethwaite
Member of the 2008 World Shoot US Gold Winning Ladies Team & 1999 Dutch Lady Open Champion

WoUSPSA – Congratulations on making the Top 8! What was your goal for the nationals?

Eva – To shoot a clean match, shoot to the best of my ability, and to finish in the Top 8.

WoUSPSA – How do you feel you performed in the match?

Eva – I was happy with my performance. I had gear problems on one of the big stages which cost me a lot of points, but was able to stay positive, focused and finished as well as I could.
 

WoUSPSA – What was your best stage?

Eva – My best stage was Stage 13 – Makin Extra Money. To be able to win a stage amongst the caliber of Lady shooters that attended this National was an achievement for me.

WoUSPSA – What was your favorite stage and why?

Eva – I had a few favorite stages; Stage 13 – Making Extra Money and Stage 1 – Swing Around are two that come to mind. I enjoy shooting stages that not only challenge the shooter’s ability to shoot, but to also think about and solve the course of fire to the best of their ability. These stages required the shooter to think about target sequencing and acquisition, movement and placement, as well as accuracy, which I believe is a well-rounded test of the shooter’s ability.

WoUSPSA – What did you think of the stages?

Eva – I think for the most part the stages were ok, with the exception of a few that were excellent.

WoUSPSA – Thanks for taking the time to answer our questions! Is there anything you would like to add about the match?

Eva – The match was run well and on time. We did not find ourselves waiting around. The match committee did a fantastic job at providing water on every stage, not once did an ice chest come up empty. The accommodations were affordable, friendly, and clean. I would be happy to see the Open Nationals return to Vegas. I would hope in the future, the club could possibly dress up the props a bit more; it makes it more appealing for the media and spectators. Otherwise, job well done.