2011 USA competition schedule ?

On Sep 30, 6:15*am, wrote:
On Sep 29, 8:56*am, Dave Nadler wrote:

I'm looking for a complete list of all USA competitions
for 2011, including those with tentative dates. Lots
of major upcoming meets are not listed on SSA site
(18m nationals, open nationals, Uvalde pre-worlds).

Can anybody point me at this info ?

Thanks,
Best Regards, Dave "YO electric"

See message from Linda Murray below:
* * These dates and locations are proposed for the 2011 *season. *They
are pending for approval by the September *2010 SSA board meeting.

* * *Sports Class Nationals * Chilhowie Tn * Practice Days 05/01-2/11
Competition Days 05/03-12/11

* * *Standard Class Nationals *Cordele Ga * *Practice Days
06/04-06/11 *Competition Days *06/07-16/11

* * *15 Meter Nationals * * * * * Logan Utah * *Practice Days
07/17-18/11 Competition Days * 07/19-28/11

* * *18 Meter Nationals * * * *Hobbs NM * * * *Practice Days
06/19-20/11 *Competition Days *06/21-30/11

* * * Open Class Nationals * *Uvalde Texas * Practice Days
08/03-05/11 *Competition Days 08/06- 14/11

*BOD meeting is in Chicago this weekend.
UH

The dates were approved at the board meeting.

Frank Whiteley

I have the same scheduling issues with my daughters school. A better
solution would be to be confirming the 2012 schedule at this autumn's
BOD meeting so that there is 18'ish months between the final published
schedule and the first event. I attend business conferences that know
their dates for the next 2 or three years. Makes planning much
easier.

On the other side, I am very sympathetic to everyone involved in this
process. It is a lot of work and getting sites to commit 9 months
ahead of time is hard enough. Two plus years may be impossible.

On Sep 30, 12:27*pm, Todd wrote:
I have the same scheduling issues with my daughters school. *A better
solution would be to be confirming the 2012 schedule at this autumn's
BOD meeting so that there is 18'ish months between the final published
schedule and the first event. *I attend business conferences that know
their dates for the next 2 or three years. *Makes planning much
easier.

On the other side, I am very sympathetic to everyone involved in this
process. *It is a lot of work and getting sites to commit 9 months
ahead of time is hard enough. *Two plus years may be impossible.

Organizers have the same issue(s) as competitors; need as much lead
time as possible. Too many politics being played out by the selection
committee and IMO if this continues it will be yet another
contributing factor to the decline of participants and organizers.

On Oct 1, 11:48*am, Ron Gleason wrote:
On Sep 30, 12:27*pm, Todd wrote:

I have the same scheduling issues with my daughters school. *A better
solution would be to be confirming the 2012 schedule at this autumn's
BOD meeting so that there is 18'ish months between the final published
schedule and the first event. *I attend business conferences that know
their dates for the next 2 or three years. *Makes planning much
easier.

On the other side, I am very sympathetic to everyone involved in this
process. *It is a lot of work and getting sites to commit 9 months
ahead of time is hard enough. *Two plus years may be impossible.

Organizers have the same issue(s) as competitors; need as much lead
time as possible. *Too many politics being played out by the selection
committee and IMO if this continues it will be yet another
contributing factor to the decline of participants and organizers.

Can you provide an example to support your statement?
UH

On Oct 1, 10:21*am, wrote:
On Oct 1, 11:48*am, Ron Gleason wrote:



On Sep 30, 12:27*pm, Todd wrote:

I have the same scheduling issues with my daughters school. *A better
solution would be to be confirming the 2012 schedule at this autumn's
BOD meeting so that there is 18'ish months between the final published
schedule and the first event. *I attend business conferences that know
their dates for the next 2 or three years. *Makes planning much
easier.

On the other side, I am very sympathetic to everyone involved in this
process. *It is a lot of work and getting sites to commit 9 months
ahead of time is hard enough. *Two plus years may be impossible.

Organizers have the same issue(s) as competitors; need as much lead
time as possible. *Too many politics being played out by the selection
committee and IMO if this continues it will be yet another
contributing factor to the decline of participants and organizers.

Can you provide an example to support your statement?
UH

Sure. I am one of many folks helping with organizing the 2011 15
meter nationals in Logan. The paperwork was done as needed and on
time. We were told a selection was imminent over the summer but never
heard. Kept inquiring, same answers with different reasons. Verbally
told it would be rewarded to Logan and confirm would be sent, never
was. had the contest included in the 2011 schedule via the SSA and
someone had it pulled down. Still waiting for confirmation, There
are many more specific that should not be aired on public venues such
as RAS. Bottom line is that we will be ready for a great contest in
Logan in 2011, just waiting to get the confirmation so we can whip
into action to get all the setup stuff done. Email me offline if you
desire

Ron Gleason

So California Region 12 is formulating a Regionals at Inyokern CA for
8/27/11 to 9/2/11. If you have 2 weeks you can also attend the
following Experimental Soaring Association meeting and fly the Dust
Devil Dash. Three great soaring events in 2 weeks!

Larry T
R12 Governor