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

[Ron Van Putte]

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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