[NSRCA-discussion] Ultimate Answer to many Pattern issues...:)
Ron Van Putte
vanputte at cox.net
Mon May 18 07:57:05 AKDT 2009
Brilliant! I hope everyone also gets a "smiley face sticker".
Ron
On May 18, 2009, at 10:43 AM, Richard Lewis wrote:
> 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....:)
>
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> Tongue firmly planted in cheek.....Richard
>
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