- 2015 RCS #
- 63
- Summary
- Simplifies and clarifies numbering and marking Pleasure Driving Obstacle Classes
- Date Received
- 1June14
- Proponent
- Pleasure Driving Committee
- Change Date
- As soon as possible in 2014
- Status
- Open for comments – 1June14; PD Recommended for Approval: 3Aug14; PD recommended as modified; BOD APPROVED 23Oct14
- Activity
- Initial Posting: 1June14
Current Wording – PDArticle237
237.2 Each obstacle on a prescribed course must be numbered consecutively and marked red on the right, white on the left (exceptions, Scurry Obstacles, Pick Your Route Obstacles and Gambler’s Choice Obstacles classes). In Reverse Psychology Obstacles, Double Jeopardy Obstacles classes, a different-colored set of numbers may be placed to indicate the required “reverse” course. Any obstacle that cannot be clearly marked, for example, a figure of eight or an obstacle that requires a reinback, must have a clearly drawn pattern explaining the correct entrance, exit and required path on the course diagram. Within courses that consist of numbered obstacles, it is suggested that the number of an obstacle should be visible from the obstacle before it; i.e., #3 from #2. Only in Gamblers Choice Obstacles classes are point values displayed.
237.4 If any part of an obstacle is, at any time, disturbed or dislodged out of its sequence or if any obstacle or start or finish line is driven in reverse direction, out of sequence or driven twice, it will be considered driven incorrectly and be scored under the rules for each specific class. See exceptions regarding the correct driving of the start and finish lines for Scurry Obstacles, Pick Your Route Obstacles, Gambler’s Choice Obstacles and Double Jeopardy Obstacles classes
Suggested Wording
237.2. Unless otherwise specified in class rules, Eeach obstacle on a prescribed course must be numbered consecutively and marked for driving forward with red on the right, white on the left (exceptions, Scurry, Pick Your Route and Gamblers Choice Classes). In Reverse Psychology Obstacles, Double Jeopardy Obstacles classes, a different-colored set of numbers may be placed to indicate the required “reverse” course. Any obstacle that cannot be clearly marked, for example, a figure of eight or an obstacle that requires a reinback, must have a clearly drawn pattern explaining the correct entrance, exit and required path on the course diagram. Within courses that consist of numbered obstacles, it is suggested that the number of an obstacle should be visible from the obstacle before it; i.e., #3 from #2. Only in Gamblers Choice Obstacles classes are point values displayed.
237.4. Unless otherwise specified in class rules, if an entry disturbs any part of an obstacle is, at any time, disturbed or dislodged out of its driving sequence or if any obstacle or start or finish line is driven in reverse direction, out of sequence or driven twice, it the obstacle or start or finish line will be considered driven incorrectly and be scored under the rules for each specific class. See exceptions regarding the correct driving of the start and finish lines for Scurry, Pick Your Route, Gambler’s Choice and Double Jeopardy classes.
Reason for change
Simplification and clarification.
stockman@pclink.com says :
August 25, 2014I have raised my concerns in committee and I continue to have a problem with the language: Within courses that consist of numbered obstacles, it is suggested that the number of an obstacle should be visible from the obstacle before it; i.e., #3 from #2.
Not being able to see the next obstacle adds to the anxiety for new competitors and discourages older ones who may have the occasional memory glitch. Most organizers are as polite as possible, given the venue, and try to make the numbers visible from the previous obstacle. There are still a few who think that “hide the obstacle” is part of the game.
We are trying to grow the sport and making it more intimidating does not promote that goal.
I would prefer the language state:
“Within courses that consist of numbered obstacles, the number of an obstacle should be visible from the obstacle before it; i.e., #3 from #2 unless prohibited by the terrain.
Mary Jo Stockman