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

[Dave Burton]

I got it Richard. You are a grade school  curriculum specialist!

 

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 11:44 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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