| Subject: | RE: Ca(t) V race rules? |
| Date: | 02/28/2001 12:33 AM |
| From: | mark.sc-@milliman.com |
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I agree with Jerry that we do not need to disallow cash prizes for lower=20= categories=2E I've spoken to Mike on this and I understand his point, but I=20= don't like restricting any categories to only non-cash=2E For one, cash is=20= easily divisible; merchandise is definitely not=2E ---------------------- Forwarded by Mark Schwyhart/PTLD/M&R on 02/28/2001 11:29=20= AM --------------------------- MIME:psu01696@pdx=2Eedu on 02/28/2001 10:56:51 AM To: obra@topica=2Ecom @ INTERNET cc: (bcc: Mark Schwyhart/PTLD/M&R) Subject: RE: [OBRA Chat] Ca(t) V race rules? =3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D= =3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D= =3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D Send messages "that have character!" It=12s new, fun and free! Deliver your messages via both voice and text! Animated eWallas will deliver right to any PC desktop=2E You=12ll love eWalla! http://click=2Etopica=2Ecom/aaabvJaVxiDpaVzo9aa/eWalla =3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D= =3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D= =3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D Mike, it sounds like a solution looking for a problem=2E Race organizers seem=20= pretty competent to come up with rewards that are appropriate for the event=2E=20= That prizes sometimes exceed expectations isn't necessarily a bad thing=2E That a= =20= big prize list isn't necessary for a successful race was demonstrated by the=20= two races held so far this year (little or no prize list, great turnout)=2E I personally would like to see more ribbons and trophys, but heck, what do I=20= know=2E Jerry At 10:08 PM -0800 2/27/01, mmurray@teleport=2Ecom wrote: OBRA does not have a similar rule limiting prizes for Cat 5=2E I personally would be in favor of a rule that limited Cat 4/5 races to medals, ribbons, etc=2E (items of minimal economic value), Cat 3 races limited to merchandise and Pro/Cat 1/2 races may receive cash=2E The race designation would be by the fastest category in the race, e=2Eg=2E riders in a Cat 2/3 could win cash=2E What does everyone else think? Mike Murray -----Original Message----- From: Pete Beall [mailto:petebeall@home=2Ecom] Sent: Monday, February 26, 2001 16:18 PM To: obra@topica=2Ecom Subject: [OBRA Chat] Car V race rules? One reason for having a combined IV/V field in a USCF race is rule 1F5(a) that prohibits any prize of commercial value being awarded to a cat V race=2E What's the OBRA take on this rule? Pete Beall http://www=2Emembers=2Ehome=2Enet/petebeall/switch=2Ehtml ----- Original Message ----- From: <mmurray@teleport=2Ecom> To: <obra@topica=2Ecom> Sent: Monday, February 26, 2001 12:25 PM Subject: RE: [OBRA Chat] Giving cat 3's a choice =2E=2E=2E As to the idea making life for new riders (Cat 5) easier, I am in full agreement=2E Last year when I asked people about what kept them from going to more events I received several comments from people that went to their first race, generally a 4/5 field, and got blown out the back in short order=2E They then concluded that they were not fit enough to be bike racers and didn't come back=2E Usually I get blown out fairly quickly the first fe= w races of the year too but I have been doing this long enough to know that eventually I will be going OK later in the season=2E Beginning riders do not have the benefit of that experience=2E I think if we want the sport to grow it is essential that organizers try to offer some field that will be accessible to the beginning racer=2E Let's have some more Cat 5 only and Cat 4 women races=2E Mike Murray -- --- Sponsor's Message -------------------------------------- Wanna Throw That PC Out the Window? Not yet=2E First, check our technology forum for help=2E http://click=2Etopica=2Ecom/aaaa4OaVxiDpaVzo9ac/rebootmypc ------------------------------------------------------------ To respond to the whole group send to obra@topica=2Ecom=2E To respond to the list manager send to obra@teleport=2Ecom To unsubscribe send to obra-unsubscribe@topica=2Ecom ____________________________________________________________ T O P I C A -- Learn More=2E Surf Less=2E Newsletters, Tips and Discussions on=20= Topics You Choose=2E http://www=2Etopica=2Ecom/partner/tag01 ********************************************************************** This communication is intended solely for the addressee and is confidential=2E If you are not the intended recipient, any disclosure, copying, distribution or any action taken or omitted to be taken in reliance on it, is prohibited and may be unlawful=2E |
