[NSRCA-discussion] WRAP UP - Advancement

[J N Hiller]

OK Mark I will hold.
I agree with and would support both 1&2.
Jim Hiller

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[mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org]On Behalf Of Atwood, Mark
Sent: Monday, May 11, 2009 6:36 AM
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Subject: [NSRCA-discussion] WRAP UP - Advancement

Not that the debate on 2 vs 3 rolls isn't fascinating, but....

Can we wrap up the original discussion regarding advancement?

I heard a semi consensus on 2 things that I think we should aggressively
pursue

1) Removing any forced advancement rules (possibly changing to a guideline,
or possibly eliminating the language altogether)
        Reason: Forced advancement simply harms more people than it helps.
Very few if any abuse the system, while many have been compelled to fly in a
class inappropriate to their skills or comfort, discouraging some, causing
others to quit, and overall reducing the level of enjoyment contrary to what
the rule was intended for.   A guideline would still be valuable to help
those who are trying to make the advancement decision, however that may be
better placed outside of the Rule Book (such as the NSRCA web site)

2) Removal of the pattern schedules from the rule book, in an effort to
simplify the change procedure.
        Reason: In conjunction with the change above, virtually every class
is a "destination" class for some, and as such, some variety is desirable at
every level.  De-coupling the sequences from the rule book would allow
greater ease in changing the schedules, and greater ease of change also
reduces the critical nature of "getting it right" the first time, which
would allow for more creativity and experiementation.



Thoughts??

How do we get this done...

-Mark
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