[NSRCA-discussion] Contests

[Ron Van Putte]

Bill's tongue was firmly in his cheek as he wrote that.

Ron

On May 18, 2009, at 9:54 PM, Keith Black wrote:

> Uh… All the things put “no” in front of are what makes a pattern  
> contest interesting and enjoyable. Otherwise it’s kind of like just  
> going to the practice fields, flying a few times and leaving. I  
> certinally would not drive four to five hours to a contest like that.
>
> Keith Black
>
>
>
> On Mon, May 18, 2009 at 1:26 PM, Bill Glaze  
> <billglaze at bellsouth.net> wrote:
> Inasmuch as we are obviously open to new ideas, I have decided to  
> address a new contest format.
>
> We will have qualified judges, (2 or 3) available at the field all  
> day.
>
> Contestants may come out any time between the hours of 8 AM and 4  
> PM to fly.  They will fly a flight, and then either hang around, or  
> (hopefully) go home. (Or wherever/whatever.)
>
> Contestants will be scored at the CD's leisure, and, at the end of  
> the day, scores will be tabulated, and trophies, (if available)  
> will be mailed to the winners, if any.  All scores will remain  
> confidential; only the scorer and CD will be privy to the numbers,  
> on a need-to-know basis.
>
> Just think:  No hanging around for a couple of days, no pre-flight  
> jitters, no complaints about judging, (contestants probably will be  
> long gone before complaints could be lodged) no squawking about  
> lousy food, etc. etc. and, if you don't place, there will be no  
> necessity for saying "how could he outscore me?  I flew better!"
> Think of the advantages!  The possibilities are endless!  I  
> guarantee that this format will absolutely revolutionize pattern!   
> It will be changed beyond belief!
>
>
>
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