On Thursday, October 2, 2014 6:45:17 AM UTC-6, XC wrote:
The zones, as I have been told, were altered for 2015, because of a special request from Elmira. A special celebration concerning our past history is in store. Hint, it's what was quietly told to me.





As the guy who submitted the application for the 15m/Std. class nationals at Harris Hill, I just want to clarify that there was no special request. I just wanted to host a contest at a great spot that hasn't host an FAI class nationals in a while. No special treatment was extended as far as I know - and I would know. The app was submitted and approved.



There were some other comments about having more contests during the summer when our younger participants can attend with families. I agree. The dates of the Harris Hill contest were selected for this reason and so that our junior members would be able to attend and help with line. Having a dozen or more young pilots help with line adds a lot of good energy to a comp and is important to the future of our sport.



As for the weather in Elmira, it is exactly like many parts of continental Europe.



Harris Hill is a great place to fly with excellent facilities. I hope many of you can join us next summer and I would like to encourage all pilots to bring a young person from their club as crew.



Sean Murphy

XC

Thanks Sean.
Over 3 years ago, someone called Linda and asked if the 15's and Standards could be combined and held at Harris Hill. Since it was in the 15's rotation and Standards needed to be co hosted, no problems were seen for 2015.

My using the word "altered" could of been misleading, I meant usually the 15's and Standards are held separately. Not sure when Harris Hill started, sometime back in the 30's I believe, but during their conversation, a communication error might have occurred as it was thought a celebration might be occurring marking over 75 years of National contests being held at Harris Hill.

Whats been stated in another thread is true. These folks are trying to help out and are not trying to "**** anyone off".

Best, Tom.