On Saturday, September 12, 2015 at 9:49:30 PM UTC-4, Sean Fidler wrote:
Hank,

Your club and Harris Hill are way ahead of the curve (but still need to go further). We need dozens, hundreds more clubs like those and a special program for elite Jrs as well. Our biggest obstacle are clubs that actively discourage cross country. Not just for Juniors. First step is to understand the true nature of the problem better. Most, I suspect, would argue that no cross country is not a problem.

Sean

One very real factor, my partner pointed out, is that club equipment is there for many to use. Taking a club ship all day can mean that someone doesn't get to fly. If that happens too often, people stop coming because not all can afford their own ship. We do give preference to pilots doing a badge leg.
Just one more thing that complicates flying XC in club machines. We encourage it, but I can see how some clubs might not.
I realize you will find this not at all acceptable, but it is a reality in many smaller clubs.
The solution is to grow bigger so the club can support more gliders. That is not a fast process but is doable with effort.
UH