I would like to add

Modifying our reciprocity agreement so that we only have to honor
suspensions for disciplinary actions and not failure to show

And

Discussing whether we need to change the age of juniors so that the under 10
can compete if they desire and are able.
Candi

-----Original Message-----
From: obra-bounces@list.obra.org [mailto:obra-bounces@list.obra.org] On
Behalf Of comotionclassic@comcast.net
Sent: Tuesday, January 30, 2007 1:15 PM
To: obra@list.obra.org
Subject: [OBRA Chat] Meeting Rules Proposals

Discussion topics:
-Junior gear restrictions
-Two OBRA events at the same location
-Lifetime OBRA memberships $500? or $1000 family?

Proposed rules:
-Change upgrade requirements for women from Cat 3 to 2. Decrease number of
riders needed to be present from 20 to 15. (Reason - many women can't
upgrade because there are not enough races with enough women) (Negative - it
would negate our reciprocity agreement with other governing bodies)

-No article of clothing may be worn that serves solely an aerodynamic
purpose. (Reason - keep unfair advantages out of competition) (Negative -
hard to interpret and enforce)

-Change in BAR points system. All OBRA sanctioned races and fields would
receive BAR points regardless of size. BAR points would be awarded from the
bottom up, starting at the 15th finisher (or last finisher if there are
fewer than 15 finishers) and progressing up to the 1st place finisher as
follows: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, 15, 17, 19, 22, 25, 30. (Reason -
make points more accessible at small events) (Negative - makes points mean
less. For example, rider 1 could get the same amount of points racing with
3 people, that rider 2 could get racing against 100 people)

Sal Collura
Oregon Bicycle Racing Association

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