On Thursday, June 6, 2013 12:05:25 PM UTC-4, Sean F (F2) wrote:
It is incredibly disappointing to see a talented young, motivated Jr pilot (should be treated like gold bullion by the US soaring community) treated like this by his own club. He is trying to gain enough experience to compete at an upcoming Jr Worlds. Then this... From what I know, he has taken this "club" glider to the Caesar Creek camp last year, and to the Seminole Lake glider camp this March. All on his own dime. The club "leadership?" has been telling him for many months that they are "working" on it in terms of getting him final approval all the while telling him it should not be a problem. Around 6 months I believe... And now here we are, 2 days before the first practice day and they finally take the time to tell him "sorry kid, but we won't allow you to go." This after fully knowing that all arrangements (hotel, airfare, work schedules, registration, etc) have been made. This is the kind of thing that makes a Jr Pilot take up another sport. Shameful. Thanks for posting this Gary. This is the kind of thing that needs to be brought out into the open.

Unfortunate but we don't have all the facts so castigating BRSS, who has been hugely supportive of JP, doesn't seem to me to be appropriate.
I've reached out to one possible supporter to see if he can help JP.
We need individuals to help these young people. I've done it several times.
Hopefully more people will look for these opportunities and jump in to help..
UH