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by Mark Shaw
Sat Nov 15, 2008 9:21 pm
Forum: Rants and Raves
Topic: 6.5 Change to Promotion to Premier Division - End of season promtion by the back door?
Replies: 44
Views: 23858

Nicky, we've been here before. This very same proposal was rejected last year because club reps weren't prepared to accept a decision behind closed doors. If I remember last year's ACM correctly, even the slalom committee were not convinced that this was the right approach either, which is why I th...
by Mark Shaw
Wed Nov 12, 2008 5:08 pm
Forum: Rants and Raves
Topic: Lost Coat at HPP
Replies: 3
Views: 2443

Hi Jane,

Jonathan's cagdeck finally materialised out of nowhere today over at slalom control after they swore blind that they couldn't find it on Monday - so might be worth asking Main Reception to check again for you.

Mark.
by Mark Shaw
Wed Nov 12, 2008 3:12 pm
Forum: Rants and Raves
Topic: Cagdeck & watch left at HPP
Replies: 1
Views: 1689

Cagdeck has been handed in to lost property - thanks to whoever found it.

Watch still missing however - presumed stolen.
by Mark Shaw
Wed Nov 12, 2008 9:48 am
Forum: England
Topic: England Training - England Regional Training Days
Replies: 2
Views: 24414

I believe those regions that have Club Coaches might be benefitting from some regional coaching days - in which case these will be open just to those clubs that these coaches are working with and invites will have already gone out. The new England Committee intends to organise some coaching days bu...
by Mark Shaw
Wed Nov 12, 2008 9:33 am
Forum: Rants and Raves
Topic: 6.5 Change to Promotion to Premier Division - End of season promtion by the back door?
Replies: 44
Views: 23858

The fact that the proposal is vague, and leaves the final end of season promotion decision to individuals sat in a closed room, is exactly why it was thrown out last year. The method for achieving promotion (and avoiding demotion) needs to be transparent and visible to all paddlers at the start of ...
by Mark Shaw
Tue Nov 11, 2008 8:29 pm
Forum: Rants and Raves
Topic: Proposal 6.7 - Changes to Women's Points
Replies: 67
Views: 32237

Duncan, you'd better be quick then - I think HPP closes at noon tomorrow for 3 months (approx). As for this proposed rule change, I think I am currently in favour of it as long as the multiplier has been set at a relatively easy level, i.e. if you get all the gates and are reasonably quick then you...
by Mark Shaw
Tue Nov 11, 2008 8:15 pm
Forum: Rants and Raves
Topic: 6.5 Change to Promotion to Premier Division - End of season promtion by the back door?
Replies: 44
Views: 23858

Why bother doing the calcs. This is almost the same rule change as proposed last ACM, but the regulations state you can't bring the same motion two years running so someone has been forced to come up with a slightly different spin this year. Can all clubs who believe in the addage 'don't fix it unl...
by Mark Shaw
Mon Nov 10, 2008 11:47 am
Forum: Rants and Raves
Topic: Cagdeck & watch left at HPP
Replies: 1
Views: 1689

Jonathan left his Sandiline C1 cagdeck and aluminium Casio watch at HPP yesterday (Sun 10 Nov). If anyone has handed them in to lost property or picked them up for safekeeping can they please let me know?

I rang slalom control first thing this morning but no joy.

Thanks,
Mark
by Mark Shaw
Thu Nov 06, 2008 12:21 pm
Forum: Wanted
Topic: Wanted - 3.5m K1 slalom boat(s)
Replies: 31
Views: 22870

Hi Graeme,

Do you have any details on these boats? Link to a web site?

Thanks,
Mark
by Mark Shaw
Sat Nov 01, 2008 7:29 pm
Forum: For Sale
Topic: Caiman Goddan C1 353 - For sale
Replies: 5
Views: 5209

Anyone interested? Would make a good club boat.
by Mark Shaw
Sun Oct 26, 2008 10:14 pm
Forum: Rants and Raves
Topic: DV's, the forgotten paddlers - Recognition where its due
Replies: 11
Views: 6451

Stop debating the issue and suggest a rule change for this years ACM - you've got exactly 3 days to submit a proposal to modify the rules regarding divisional veterans - or Masters - or whatever you want to call them.

3 days and counting!!
by Mark Shaw
Thu Oct 09, 2008 8:56 pm
Forum: Rants and Raves
Topic: ICF Rule Changes - To be ratified at next ICF Congress
Replies: 28
Views: 16807

It is my understanding that this rule change has been specifically requested by the team that sets senior international courses on behalf of the ICF. I can only assume therefore that they have a specific need for this rule change. This doesn't mean we have to apply this rule here in the UK if we do...
by Mark Shaw
Fri Oct 03, 2008 9:47 am
Forum: Rants and Raves
Topic: Women - Canadian
Replies: 74
Views: 40917

The ICF rule changes being put forward do allow for the possibility of a C2W class as well as C1W. It would be interesting to see how many nations could supply C2W crews though if someone was brave enough to include it in a race schedule.
by Mark Shaw
Mon Sep 22, 2008 11:25 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: Bala slalom - Camping
Replies: 7
Views: 5027

Hi Michelle,

Dave Radmore's racing on the Sunday and just might be taking his demo boats with him, especially if you ask him nicely.

Mark
by Mark Shaw
Thu Sep 18, 2008 3:40 pm
Forum: Rants and Raves
Topic: Motions for 2008 ACM - To be held on Sat 29th Nov 2008 at HPP
Replies: 5
Views: 3645

Yes - the option to use a proxy is allowed and details are sent on how to do this with the calling notice to whichever member of your club is registered as the slalom rep in the yearbook