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by harratts
Wed Nov 02, 2022 3:28 pm
Forum: Rants and Raves
Topic: Is it worth copying the ACM motions to the chat line
Replies: 10
Views: 15505

Re: Is it worth copying the ACM motions to the chat line

I appreciate the additional time and effort involved for both you and Nick in posting these threads Colin but have always found them to be very useful in giving a pre meeting opportunity for points to be raised and debated.

Thanks for doing it for the good of everyone.
Steve
by harratts
Thu Oct 13, 2022 5:06 pm
Forum: Rants and Raves
Topic: Vet getting too many points
Replies: 25
Views: 27829

Re: Vet getting too many points

Hi Rick,

I for one would be very interested to hear, see, read more about your alternative approach as I suspect other Vet.'s would be.

Is it possible to join the Slalom Masters Group at all?

See you again soon.
Steve
by harratts
Wed Oct 12, 2022 6:45 am
Forum: Rants and Raves
Topic: Vet getting too many points
Replies: 25
Views: 27829

Re: Vet getting too many points

Please excuse me while I go for a lie down.

Shocked and stunned.
by harratts
Wed Oct 05, 2022 7:38 am
Forum: Rants and Raves
Topic: Vet getting too many points
Replies: 25
Views: 27829

Re: Vet getting too many points

Hi Paul / all, I think that you have very effectively explained the issue that I have with the new / current Vet. Ranking Points system. No problem with the justification of a reward for paddling on more challenging water. However your points gained are not as a result of how well you perform but mo...
by harratts
Sat Aug 20, 2022 2:46 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: Interclubs
Replies: 3
Views: 10319

Interclubs

I've just read in the last canoe slalom committee meeting minutes that we will not have an Interclubs event next season either. What a pity as this is the only event in any season where paddlers race as a combined Team. Novice beginners together with experienced Prem. paddlers alike. Let's try to co...
by harratts
Thu Mar 31, 2022 7:33 am
Forum: Rants and Raves
Topic: Is it time for some outside the box thinking?
Replies: 54
Views: 268392

Re: Is it time for some outside the box thinking?

Sorry Duncan but I disagree and think that there is much to be gained from the reintroduction of Div. 1/2 events. There is no requirement to make the course easier than it would be for just a Div. 1 event. The recent Symonds Yat races were testament to that! Thanks Mike Mitchell. Top end Div. 2 padd...
by harratts
Sun Nov 28, 2021 8:02 pm
Forum: Rants and Raves
Topic: 6.2 Veterans Points (75/25)
Replies: 24
Views: 19149

Re: 6.2 Veterans Points (75/25)

It is difficult to see why at a Division 2/3 race where everyone does the exact same course, Vet.'s who enter are entitled to any Division 2 Difficulty points uplift but that is the system that has been voted in.
by harratts
Sun Nov 28, 2021 8:37 am
Forum: Rants and Raves
Topic: ACM Motions
Replies: 12
Views: 6785

Re: ACM Motions

We get get announced as the winning C2 crew at one race which sounded very much to us as "A Rat and A Rat" which still makes me smile to this day.
by harratts
Thu Nov 18, 2021 5:08 pm
Forum: Rants and Raves
Topic: 6.6 Carry Points Forward for 2022
Replies: 28
Views: 28279

Re: 6.6 Carry Points Forward for 2022

And any C2 points obtained at Div.2 races during 2021 would also need to be retained.

Mike and Clive will therefore be for the motion as they will not get so many points as Bib No. 1 C2 crew next year.

George and I are planning on seeing to that!
Steve
by harratts
Wed Nov 17, 2021 7:11 pm
Forum: Rants and Raves
Topic: 6.2 Veterans Points (75/25)
Replies: 24
Views: 19149

Re: 6.2 Veterans Points (75/25)

The proposed new system to calculate Veteran's points seems to add an awful lot of unnecessary complexity to me. What difference will the new system make? Who or rather How Many will it benefit? Is it worth the bother? The big benefit of being a Vet. is that you can enter any level of event you wish...
by harratts
Sun Nov 14, 2021 8:25 am
Forum: Rants and Raves
Topic: ACM Motions
Replies: 12
Views: 6785

ACM Motions

It is true that you only really miss something when it stops being there. For the past few years we have all been able to read through and pass comment on the various motions to be put forward for discussion at the end of season Canoe Slalom ACM thanks to Colin Woodgate who posted a new topic on her...
by harratts
Fri Oct 29, 2021 7:13 am
Forum: Rants and Raves
Topic: Veterans - Alternate points
Replies: 17
Views: 6751

Re: Veterans - Alternate points

Hi Duncan.

If the 'Alternative Points' from the Nene double day slalom event have been calculated correctly then I prefer the current system as it would appear that I was not awarded with any points from the weekend under the proposed format.

Steve
by harratts
Wed Oct 13, 2021 1:07 pm
Forum: Rants and Raves
Topic: Officials Ranking List / Trophy
Replies: 6
Views: 2684

Re: Officials Ranking List / Trophy

Thanks Colin. I did not mean to cause Amanda (or you indirectly) any stress but just wondered if someone was looking at the situation or if it was another thing that had been overlooked due to covid. She can take it out on me directly at the Tees event this coming weekend if you are planning to be ...
by harratts
Wed Oct 13, 2021 1:06 pm
Forum: Rants and Raves
Topic: Officials Ranking List / Trophy
Replies: 6
Views: 2684

Re: Officials Ranking List / Trophy

Hi Jim.

George has won it before on a couple of occasions but is not the current holder of the Trophy.

I think he is too far away this year to be in with a shout again too.

See you again soon.
Steve
by harratts
Tue Oct 12, 2021 7:08 pm
Forum: Rants and Raves
Topic: Officials Ranking List / Trophy
Replies: 6
Views: 2684

Re: Officials Ranking List / Trophy

Thanks Colin. I did not mean to cause Amanda (or you indirectly) any stress but just wondered if someone was looking at the situation or if it was another thing that had been overlooked due to covid. She take take it out on me directly at the Tees event this coming weekend if you are planning to be ...