RCP2014#30 – Remove strict division limits

2014 RCP #
30
Summary
Remove strict division limits
Date Received
01Jun13
Proponent
Simon Rosenman
Change Date
Next Rulebook
Status
Closed for comments: 01Sep13
Recommended for Approval: 15Sep13
Activity
Initial Posting: 01Jun13

Current Wording – Article 904.3.4 – Organization:Choice of Event

  1. At ADS-recognized events, the Organizing Committee of an Event may decide which Competitions are suitable for their particular Event and may include any one, two or all three competitions. Championships must consist of all three Competitions.

    At ADS-recognized events, an Organizer may offer four Divisions, with the exception of first-year Events, which may offer only two Divisions. An Event will not be recognized for Intermediate or ADS-Advanced unless the Organizer has run ADS-recognized events, and the TD has submitted favorable reports.

Suggested Wording – Organization:Choice of Event

  1. At ADS-recognized events, the Organizing Committee of an Event may decide which Competitions are suitable for their particular Event and may include any one, two or all three competitions. Championships must consist of all three Competitions.

    At ADS-recognized events, anapproval for the divisions an Organizer mayapplies to offer four Divisions, with the exception of first-year Events, which may offer only two Divisions. An Event will not be recognized for Intermediate or ADS-Advanced unless theshall be based upon the relative experience of the Organizer has run ADS-recognized events, and the TD has submitted favorable reports status and relative experience of the officials hired for the event.

Reason for change

Remove restriction for first-time events and base the ADS-recognition on the status of officials and relative experience of both officials and the Organizer.

5 Response(s)

  1. Ted Campbell says :

    August 6, 2013

    I agree with the proposed change.

  2. hoofnit says :

    August 6, 2013

    Since exceptions have been consistently granted based on the proposal, I support the change.

  3. keithy says :

    August 6, 2013

    I support this change.
    As has been already mentioned, exceptions to this rule are being granted consistently.

  4. CaroleSweet says :

    August 27, 2013

    Great idea.

  5. wgallen says :

    August 28, 2013

    I disagree with the proposed change. I believe that even experienced
    organizers, when faced with a first-year venue, should limit participation
    in the first year. Sometimes organizers need protection from themselves.

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