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by JimW
Tue Apr 19, 2022 9:15 pm
Forum: Rants and Raves
Topic: Is it time for some outside the box thinking?
Replies: 54
Views: 268410

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

Rule 5.1 sets out what divisions we are allowed to combine at races, and rule 20.1 sets out the restrictions on applications and changes to races, and basically says the committee have no authority to sanction anything other that direct replacements or short notice div 4's because anything else requ...
by JimW
Tue Apr 19, 2022 1:36 am
Forum: Events
Topic: Pinkston Div 2/3 30 April 1st May
Replies: 4
Views: 10339

Re: Pinkston Div 2/3 30 April 1st May

Thank you everyone who has entered or enquired about the race(s). If anyone enters in the next couple of days and finds they have been put on a waiting list, please don't panic. I have temporarily reserved part of the limit so I can re-check the logistics if the entry exceeds the numbers we have pre...
by JimW
Thu Apr 07, 2022 1:43 am
Forum: Events
Topic: Symonds Yat Div 3/4 - 7th and 8th May
Replies: 4
Views: 10159

Re: Symonds Yat Div 3/4 - 7th and 8th May

That's a great solution - we used to use Biblins as a base for Symonds Yat on scout camps and I remember paddling up from the camp site in open canoes, should be very easy in slalom boats!
by JimW
Mon Apr 04, 2022 9:15 pm
Forum: Rants and Raves
Topic: Too few indispensible volunteers
Replies: 13
Views: 13412

Too few indispensible volunteers

Emerging from a couple of particularly difficult years it is becoming quite clear that a situation that people have been murmering about for years is growing ever more critical if this sport is to survive in its current form. Too many of our key volunteers are getting on in years, some identified as...
by JimW
Mon Apr 04, 2022 8:44 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: Pinkston Div 2/3 30 April 1st May
Replies: 4
Views: 10339

Re: Pinkston Div 2/3 30 April 1st May

Thanks for the extra info CeeBee - I hadn't noticed the parking meters! I actually haven't decided if we will be permitting drop off on site - the bridge is single carriageway so we will need to find volunteers to marshall drop off and make sure things keep flowing smoothly and we don't just gridloc...
by JimW
Mon Apr 04, 2022 8:25 pm
Forum: Rants and Raves
Topic: Is it time for some outside the box thinking?
Replies: 54
Views: 268410

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

What I have learned about paddle up over the last few years is that Even the people who came up with it don't seem to agree on the exact purpose Every paddler (guided by their own coaches and parents) has their own reason for doing them It would not surprise me to learn, particularly after the Covid...
by JimW
Wed Mar 30, 2022 3:08 am
Forum: Events
Topic: Pinkston Div 2/3 30 April 1st May
Replies: 4
Views: 10339

Pinkston Div 2/3 30 April 1st May

I've had a few enquiries and I probably need to add some more information as a result: Camping on site - We cannot take tents, but still have a few places left in the car park for campervans/caravans. Email me for details and to book - I want to make sure you understand what is actually on offer bef...
by JimW
Wed Mar 30, 2022 1:50 am
Forum: Rants and Raves
Topic: Is it time for some outside the box thinking?
Replies: 54
Views: 268410

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

I think all those div 2 cancellations were situations out of the organisers control and quite unavoidable. Believe me you are not alone in spotting the holes these leave in the calendar, and even without an official system in place people are already considering what they might be able to do to rest...
by JimW
Thu Feb 17, 2022 10:46 am
Forum: Rants and Raves
Topic: Bibs
Replies: 23
Views: 21691

Re: Bibs

OK that seems to have worked. Thanks Terry.

PS: is there a forum bug causing random double postings?
by JimW
Wed Feb 16, 2022 11:14 pm
Forum: Rants and Raves
Topic: Bibs
Replies: 23
Views: 21691

Re: Bibs

I'm confused now! I sent both my bibs back and got a voucher for my div 2 C1 bib (thanks Nigel) and nothing for my vets K1 bib, but that was expected because we were advised that Paul wouldn't be sending out vouchers. Trying to apply and not completely understanding if bib voucher and automatic cred...
by JimW
Mon Jan 31, 2022 7:26 pm
Forum: Rants and Raves
Topic: Where have all the Div 1s Gone?
Replies: 6
Views: 9897

Re: Where have all the Div 1s Gone?

Maybe waiting until they are told they can apply for their bibs?
by JimW
Mon Dec 27, 2021 11:45 pm
Forum: Rants and Raves
Topic: 6.10 Entry Fees
Replies: 10
Views: 12589

Re: 6.10 Entry Fees

I still don't understand what level the levies are being set at.
by JimW
Mon Dec 20, 2021 4:05 pm
Forum: Rants and Raves
Topic: 6.10 Entry Fees
Replies: 10
Views: 12589

Re: 6.10 Entry Fees

How have I ended up with £8 for div 3? It's a complete mess. Organisers should have been told exactly what the fees and levies were going to be before requests for yearbook info went out (I realise these are actioned by different people), instead of having to cross reference several ACM motions and ...
by JimW
Thu Dec 16, 2021 7:26 pm
Forum: Rants and Raves
Topic: 6.10 Entry Fees
Replies: 10
Views: 12589

Re: 6.10 Entry Fees

This information could be better collated for event organisers! So if I have this right for our div 2/3 Div 2 entry fee £13 (increase of £3) Div 2 levy £5.20 Div 2 amount to club £7.80 Div 3 entry fee £8 (no increase) Div 3 levy £0 Div 3 amount to club £8 C2 entry fee £6.50 (charge as div 2, but get...
by JimW
Thu Dec 02, 2021 12:50 am
Forum: Rants and Raves
Topic: Junior prizes
Replies: 10
Views: 6493

Re: Junior prizes

I've only been involved since 2015 and I have seen both of these systems used across lots of events and locations, it is not a new phenomenon, I think what is new is paddlers and parents are starting to work out prizes for themselves rather than waiting to find out at prize giving. There is an instr...