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by JBS
Tue Nov 08, 2022 9:45 am
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

In my opinion some solid ideas there. Seperate Jnr's and Senr's is what happens in Germany. They split it : J10,J12 and J14 races, J16 & J18 then U23 and Snr's. They also do age group seniors but I haven't got involved yet. The racing for juniors is largely regional based. Only 6 domestic races for ...
by JBS
Thu Oct 20, 2022 12:02 pm
Forum: Rants and Raves
Topic: Vet getting too many points
Replies: 25
Views: 27829

Re: Vet getting too many points

Big fan of the Vets catergory and saw nothing wrong with the previous system. However, the big issue is not points for us has beens or nearly were's but the ever decreasing numbers! 18 out of 60 K1M in the British Open are Paddle Ups or Intl's training for the Worlds. Tees Div 1 had more Vets than C...
by JBS
Mon May 23, 2022 4:01 pm
Forum: Rants and Raves
Topic: Too few indispensible volunteers
Replies: 13
Views: 13409

Re: Too few indispensible volunteers

Here in Germany the clubs have to provide judges. A bit like the interclubs, each club gets given a section and they have to cover it. That could be adopted and encourages clubs to drag along family members who might get the bug! Smaller clubs shared sections and a big club gets one section.
by JBS
Thu Apr 07, 2022 8:26 am
Forum: Rants and Raves
Topic: Is it time for some outside the box thinking?
Replies: 54
Views: 268396

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

An alternative thought for consideration: A point based race system rather than divisions allowing paddlers to enter any race (within reason). So you would have 2000 point races (nominally a prem race), 1000 point races, etc etc. Works for C2 and Vets. Yes, you would have the potential for paddlers ...
by JBS
Fri Apr 01, 2022 10:57 am
Forum: Rants and Raves
Topic: Is it time for some outside the box thinking?
Replies: 54
Views: 268396

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

This is how it works for Juniors in Germany. This may or may not give a little food for thought: Schule A,B and C (J14, J12, J10) all race at the same venue on the same weekend. The format is usually: Friday open parcatice on random gates ie: not the race course. Saturday course is set and approved:...
by JBS
Tue Nov 23, 2021 8:46 pm
Forum: Rants and Raves
Topic: 6.2 Veterans Points (75/25)
Replies: 24
Views: 19151

Re: 6.2 Veterans Points (75/25)

I'm with the last post on this. Got my highest points at the British Open. Yes, it's harder to get the points but it's very rewarding when you do.
by JBS
Mon Sep 20, 2021 1:50 pm
Forum: Rants and Raves
Topic: Can we find 500 new paddlers for 2022?
Replies: 16
Views: 5511

Re: Can we find 500 new paddlers for 2022?

Sounds to me like Arrowcraft should be asked if he would accept being co-opted onto the committee to help oversee and implement his excellent idea!
by JBS
Tue Sep 14, 2021 7:40 am
Forum: Rants and Raves
Topic: Veterans - Alternate points
Replies: 17
Views: 6752

Re: Veterans - Alternate points

As I recall Jim, one or two Vets were unhappy that they got less points for participating at a Div 1 or Prem than if they did a Div 2 event. ie a paddler would score 500 points at a Div 2 while they ( the aggrieved Vets) would score less than that on harder courses with better racers and would therf...
by JBS
Tue Aug 31, 2021 7:34 am
Forum: Events
Topic: Thanks to volunteers
Replies: 1
Views: 9636

Re: Thanks to volunteers

Yes, thanks to all for putting on the Div 1 at the weekend! It was great to be back racing. Haven't been to "Tully" since about 1997.....really noticed the upgraded......weather!! :D
by JBS
Fri May 28, 2021 9:27 am
Forum: Events
Topic: GRANDTULLY DIV 1 28/29 AUGUST 2021
Replies: 17
Views: 20810

Re: GRANDTULLY DIV 1 28/29 AUGUST 2021

Probably worth finding out why the club are not running the race now and then who (if anyone) is still willing to help from the original organising group.
by JBS
Mon Jul 27, 2020 2:33 pm
Forum: Rants and Raves
Topic: Age Categories for the 2020/21 Racing Season
Replies: 34
Views: 17091

Re: Age Categories for the 2020/21 Racing Season

What has happened in previous season (like last year) when events didn't run because of too much/little water? Did they still get a vote for that event or not?
Whatever the answer a precedent has been set.
by JBS
Tue Feb 04, 2020 10:01 am
Forum: Rants and Raves
Topic: 6.1 Veterans Trophies
Replies: 17
Views: 11578

Re: 6.1 Veterans Trophies

Steve, my ANY class was related purely to previously held ranking ie: me ranked in Prem C1 but not ranked in K1 above Div 2 thus ruling myself or someone in a similar position from coming and getting that particular trophy.
by JBS
Mon Feb 03, 2020 9:38 am
Forum: Rants and Raves
Topic: 6.1 Veterans Trophies
Replies: 17
Views: 11578

Re: 6.1 Veterans Trophies

I agree with Rose. Highest ranked Vet who has not competed in Div 1 or above in ANY class. The Alan Harwood for the men and a new one for the ladies.
So, now that is sorted.....where are the existing trophies anyway?
by JBS
Mon Dec 02, 2019 12:23 pm
Forum: Rants and Raves
Topic: 6.1 Veterans Trophies
Replies: 17
Views: 11578

Re: 6.1 Veterans Trophies

I was there! Some of the floor felt that the trophies should only be awarded to K1M others (myself included) felt that they should be open to the highest points regardless of class or gender. As it was taking a while to sort out it was suggested to withdraw it and come back with a clearly worded mot...
by JBS
Mon Nov 18, 2019 3:33 pm
Forum: Rants and Raves
Topic: 6.2 Entry Fees
Replies: 55
Views: 29499

Re: 6.2 Entry Fees

An average (is there such a thing) weekend costs us £120-£140 depending on camping fees and distance. Pinkston being more and HPP less. Add another £44.10 to that and it will have a real effect on what races we do. Adding at least 25% to the cost of the weekend.