[NSRCA-discussion] D4 St. Clairsville Contest - D1 Invite!

[Verne Koester]

There wasn't a lot of chatter about the contest ahead of time. I think if we 
all talk it up a little beforehand, the attendance will rise quite a bit.

Verne


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Archie Stafford" <astafford at swtexas.net>
To: "'General pattern discussion'" <nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org>
Sent: Monday, September 08, 2008 9:53 PM
Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] D4 St. Clairsville Contest - D1 Invite!


> Mark,
>
> Actually a few years ago at our pre Nats get together we actually 
> discussed
> kind of D1 v. D4 kind of contest.  The location would work out well for
> that.  And I'm sure the weekend could be adjusted if needed.  The field is
> so easy to get to and so pattern friendly with lots of hotels and
> restaurants just a few miles from the field...
>
> Arch
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org
> [mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org] On Behalf Of Mark Atwood
> Sent: Monday, September 08, 2008 6:25 PM
> To: General pattern discussion
> Subject: [NSRCA-discussion] D4 St. Clairsville Contest - D1 Invite!
>
> Just wanted to extend a thank you to Rick Cillas and Wes Stafford (yeah,
> that's Archie's Dad) for putting on a great contest in St. Clairsville, OH
> (on the WV border) this weekend.  The weather was a challenge, but the 
> event
> was excellent, highlighted by great food both days!
>
> This event location is fairly new, and is now on a brand new field that 
> was
> excellent for pattern flying.  We only had 13 people, which speaks to the
> location relative to our district (eastern edge of D4).
>
> It seems to me that there must be some flyers in the Western PA region, 
> WV,
> Western NY that would be pretty close to this contest and I would 
> encourage
> you to consider it for your 2009 calendar.  It would be nice to get some
> cross district participation on our Eastern shores that rivals the D4-D5
> participation we get on the western side of the district.
>
> Anyhow, great event, and a job well done by Rick and Wes.  Thanks for all
> the effort!!
>
> -Mark
>
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