Here's a few basic rules:
OFFICIAL F-CLASS RULES
F-Class has two categories: F-T/R & F-Open.
Both are fired from the prone position.
Briefly, the rules are as follows:
F-T/R
Caliber limited to .223 or .308 (unmodified).
Sling and/or bipod allowed.
Rifle weight limit of 8.25 kgs (approx. 18.18 lbs).
For more information on FTR rules and shooting, please visit the U.S. FTR Team's website at
http://www.usftrclass.com/home.htm F-Open
Caliber limit of .35 and under.
Rifle weight of 10 kgs (approx. 22 lbs.).
Adjustable front rest allowed.
Rear bag allowed.
Rail guns not allowed.
3" wide forend.
Rifle must be shouldered when fired.
Tables are prohibited.
For precise F-class rules, please visit the NRA website at
http://www.nrahq.org/compete/RuleBooks/HPR/hpr-index.pdf
http://www.usfclass.com/rules.aspxhttp://www.chuckhawks.com/f-class_shooting.htmHere's a primer on the topic. It's informative, but I don't think one needs to jump into jump into like the author describes, rifle-wise to at least experience the sport.
I'm no expert, but have been moving towards getting into FT/R.
Observing this match would be informative as far as how a match is conducted. But as RVP says the shooters will be pretty focused on what's going on.
Though it is a private club, and other than tournaments, it is members/ guests only shooting, most Thursday afternoons/ nights there is an informal gathering of F-Class shooters at the Gopher range near Harris.
I've been there a few times and found it to be interesting and informative. I suspect an observer with reasoned questions would be welcome.