This may not be a 100% accurate reply but I think that it will help you a little. I have shot in all three legs of the Southern Triple Crown and loved every one of them! Not only did I meet a lot of great people at these shoots but some good local club shooters as well. I was told that the top 20 scores from each leg would be qualified for the world shoot. I was very lucky to qualify at the first leg in Wetumpka, Alabama. I have also shot in a world qualifier in Wilsonville, Alabama and won the class that I shot in there. My suggestion to you would be to tell him that if he paid the $30.00 entry fee to shoot in an IBO world qualifier to contact the hosting club and ask for the invitation. If they do not give you a satisfactory response from them, then contact the administrators at
www.ibo.net and ask judy or ken what you should do about it. They are really great about working with shooters and should be able to help you with this. Good luck!