USA: Regional Contest Entry w/ Drop Outs

On Aug 12, 7:30*pm, Marc Ramsey
wrote:
From another perspective, out here in Region 11, we often end up running
regional contests with as few as 7 or 8 pilots. *What kind of organizer
cancels the event less than a week before, as a result of dropping from 20
to 15 entrants? *I'd certainly think twice before planning to attend an
event put on by organizers who give up that easily...

Marc


Marc,

Awfully harsh response. Yes you may run contest with that number if
you are planning for it, but with last minutes drop outs it can hurt
financially.

Most sites have to bring in tow planes and pilots which means ferry
costs and hotels.

There are dinner reservations with minimums, helping cover your staff
expenses, etc, etc, etc.

Unless you are willing to make up the difference out of your pocket
what do you do?

I think we need higher deposits and longer lead time for when you can
withdraw.