CDing a first contest

[ORLANDO FRETS]

Get in touch with other pattern CD's that are holding contests. Ask if you can help them out and gain experience. The most difficult part is establishing the judging matrix, in my opinion

ORLANDO FRETS
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----- Original Message ----- 
From: Pete Cosky 
To: discussion at nsrca.org
Sent: 1/13/2005 11:38:26 PM 
Subject: RE: CDing a first contest


I downloaded the CD app from the AMA site. I shouldn’t have problem, I was president of my club for two years and did a couple fun fly events. Definitely need to get to a contest or twelve this year.

If anyone has any suggestions please don’t hesitate to contact me off list at pcosky at direcway.com I am always looking for better ways to do things and getting new blood into RC.

Thanks,
Pete

-----Original Message-----
From: discussion-request at nsrca.org [mailto:discussion-request at nsrca.org] On Behalf Of Larry Diamond
Sent: Thursday, January 13, 2005 10:12 PM
To: discussion at nsrca.org
Subject: RE: CDing a first contest

Three open AMA members will need to sign that you have experience as an event official (they don’t need to be CDs), this is from the CD application. You will also need to take an open book test and take as much time as you need in the comfort of your own home…

I gained the experience in my club for coordinating a non-sanctioned fun-fly contest… CDing a contest is great fun, and you will not be alone…people that attend your contest will probably help as needed. The NSRCA Web-site has good info on preparing and running a contest.

I attended 10 contests before applying for CD (three I didn’t fly in, and seven I did) during my first year. Ask allot of question and learn a good and bad things at a contest. You can then put your ideas to work for a successful contest. Highly recommend this approach…

Larry Diamond
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