On Wednesday, November 8, 2017 at 9:53:43 AM UTC-7, Kevin Christner wrote:
Archer,

Worth repeating the relevant sections of the US Team Code of Conduct he

13.1.3 Courtesy. Courteous accessibility to visiting SSA members, sponsors, dignitaries and the Press.
13.1.4 Respect. Respect for the host organization, the facility, the rules of the airfield and the organization.
13.1.5 Treatment. Fair, considerate, courteous treatment of Team Management, Team Volunteers, and members of the public.
13.2.1 Highest Level. To maintain at all times a high standard of sportsmanship and fair play
13.2.6 Respect. Maintain an attitude of respect and politeness towards competitors both in the air and on the ground.
13.3 To Specifically Refrain From. To refrain from any behavior which might reflect unfavorably on the United States of America, the sport, the Team, its management, or which might bring any other pilot, official or the Team into disrepute

Rereading the document it is pretty clear to me that this is required at ALL times, not just during a competition.

I think most rational observers would agree many lines were crossed long (honestly several years) ago but no one should have any remaining doubts. Several years back the US Team came very close to pulling a member (711) because of perceived personality issues and a junior team member (OO) was removed during a competition where he had won several days because the TC thought he was drinking too late at night. Yet total silence regarding a psychopathic bully? The SSA / Team Committee needs to make a statement very soon as both of these individuals did far, far less. A permanent ban from future competition seems appropriate and justified.

This is true. I was accused of being verbally abusive to women by one individual who later wrote me and apologized for this ( I accepted as I know the truth and we are friends, no problems, we do make mistakes). But the US Team held a "trial" on me and never invited me to that trial. Ya, that is what really ****ed me off! I was informed of this at the 2009 US 18 Meter Nationals. I was told the name of one, but not the other. Yes, great timing during a National contest where a pre-slot will be given for the next Worlds.. I was put on "probation" and could be removed at any time the Team Captain choose(the Team captain can do this at any time with anybody anyways!). But when at the US Team trailer at the WGC 2010, I did ask the Team Captain to talk ovr this. He talked around the issue. When I tried to excuse myself and leave the trailer, he blocked me in and then it became extremely heated. Lucky for all, as KM opened the door, the episode ended. I walked out. KM and his wife had lunch with me and we just talked our way around it. He and I are friends today, no problem!
I am not the only one who has had these false actions taken.
One US Team member who was notified that he was on the US Team. The very next day received a phone call stating that his father would not be allowed to crew for him at the WGC. Also, when the voting took place back years ago, calls were made to all who could vote and they were told if they voted for one individual, they would never be on the US Team.
Thiers, even more, I know. At the WGC Uvalde, major problems occurred. The US Team chairman was removed due to problems. A lot more on this. This same person also did his best to land me out during the WGC 2010. He even stated that and several are witnesses to this!
On the ramp in 2009 at the 18 Meter Nationals, I was put under pressure, as one Team member asked what I would do to help him stay on the US Team. Folks, some sick **** does happen.
Moving forward, 7T, Fidler, had a shot and turned it down as he wanted to go to both the 15 Meter and 18 Meter Worlds. ( HELLO, how does the US Team take a 3 day 95% ranking and turn it into a 100% ranking does not seem fair to the past and present 4 plus day 100% er's!). His want's are not allowed by current US Team policy, so he turned the 15 Meter slot down. I have many saved post's and also past IGC files. Heck, you can watch the SGP video on the final day where he even states he flew with the "Jerzey train". Big deal? No not at all! His choice as 7T team flew with 98 on the first day SGP Seminole and they had a bad day. Later I went to dinner with them and we joked about it. No problems! Now all this junk. WTF! All of us on certain weather days will fly with a group, we are "racing junkies" remember!
The full US Team is usually selected early Fall and starts having group phone calls late fall for the next years WGC. Plenty of time to make arrangements! When a pre-Worlds entrant was selected, only one or 2 went. They had to pay for 'both" contests(no reimbursement). (We only get a small reimbursement, to begin with).
I am not taking sides as all parties need to move forward. 7T you had a shot to go to the 2018 WGC and you simply "fXXked yourself". End of story.

Best. Tom Kelley #711.