[NSRCA-discussion] Ultimate Answer to many Pattern issues...:)

[Robert L. Beaubien]

I think you are on to something here.  Definitely a sure way to not rub
anyone the wrong way.  :-)

 

- Robert Beaubien

- NSRCA, District 7 Webmaster

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From: nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org
[mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org] On Behalf Of Richard
Lewis
Sent: Monday, May 18, 2009 8:44 AM
To: General pattern discussion
Subject: [NSRCA-discussion] Ultimate Answer to many Pattern issues...:)

 

I have come up with the ultimate solution to the issues of: Advancement,
Participant Retention, Contest logistics, Judging Training, and Overall
Happiness....

 

1.  No more Classes.  Dividing people into classes is demeaning and
unfair, just because a participant can practice more, afford better
equipment, has more natural ability, bettter eyesight, etc...does not
make them any better than any other pilot.  Everyone should be allowed
to feel good about themsevles no matter what.  We want to make sure
people have a good experience so they will keep flying Pattern.

 

2.  No more Sequences.  Forcing people to fly specific maneuvers may
cause us to lose participants, and may lead to the eventual demise of
Pattern.  Some paticipants may be uncomfortable with certain maneuvers
and should be allowed to fly whatever maneuvers best suit their
abilities and allow them to perform their personal best.

 

3.  No more rounds and set flight orders.  We don't want anyone to feel
pressured to fly when they are not ready to do so.  If the sun is in the
wrong location, the wind is blowing the wrong direction, or someones
underwear is chaffing, they can choose to fly, or not, as often as they
like and whenever they are ready. 

 

3.  No more scores.  Judge training is difficult and low scores are
really hard on the self-esteem of the participants, when they are
compared with other participants.  We will still provide judges to
observe the participants flight and they will be able to give "Smiley
Faces" or "Gold Stars" as they see fit to bolster the self-esteem of the
pilot.

 

4.  No more 2nd or 3rd place trophies.  At the end of each contest, ALL
participants will receive a 1st place trophy.  No one enjoys losing, and
this way there are no losers, and everyone goes home with a positive
feeling and a burning desire to attend the next contest.

 

5.  Ice Cream.  At the end of every contest, everyone will get ice cream
as a treat.  However, due to the litigious times we live in, it will be
Soy based for the lactose intolerant and must have no nuts for the
allergic.  A notarized waiver of liability and medical release form will
be required.

 

If I can get some support on an emergency rules proposal to get these
changes in place, I think that we just might be able to save our beloved
sport....:)

 

 

 

 

 

Tongue firmly planted in cheek.....Richard

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