Jason,
I respect what you say, even though I still don't see how having three classes would
diminish the competition. I would have to agree if you look at it as you would the
regional level of a national track meet. Though there are many county and local
champions who would not make the olympics. I would also guess if you had the world
record holder on your track team, you would not as likely win a meet, but there would
still be a chance if that person had a bad day. I guess it is a matter of defining
what place or "status" is the ESL compared to other contests. If you look back over
the last two years and compare them to the previous 5, you will see that there were
quite a few "different" winners throughout the season. Now it has gotten to the point
where we have the same persons winning nearly every contest. I guess it would be the
same as having that world class track star on the team.
In talking with some "old timers" who made LSF V in the old days, contests were much
easier and did not have the one or two "almost perfect" fliers at every contest. I
also noticed that at the "other" big contests like the Mid-South and Tangerine, there
were some winners who might not have placed in the ESL. Now that I am working on LSF
V, I will use the ESL to hone my skills so I can go to some of the other contests and
have a chance of getting a win.
I really was responding to the 2 class structure, and again, I did not start this
thread. I still do not see how adding a Master Class will diminish the competition.
It does NOT REMOVE anyone from the competition, they are still there setting goals for
everyone to beat. It just sets the next reasonable goal for an expert. Dropping down
in class just to win a few trophies is not what I am talking about. Nor is just
"removing the winner" as you say. Looking at it another way, right now being an
"expert" does not mean as much as being a "Master" would. I am one of several dozen
"experts" and would like to have another goal to strive for, other than winning a few
trophies. I also don't see the harm if that goal is more reasonable than being the
best in the world.
Again, just my opinion, but I do believe having three levels to achieve is better than
just two and would lessen the frustration of the "middle" class experts. I also
believe it will increase participation in the ESL, not lessen it -- unless the goal is
to have a very small group of only the best fliers. I also don't see the logic in
thinking these "dedicated" people will move on to other venues if we call them
Masters. It always amazes me that there are so many people who voice this opinion
first, and then are quiet, leaving me to seem like the only one who wants this.
ON A DIFFERENT NOTE: When is this workshop that Tom K. promised to hold before the
start of the season. If I can't convince enough people to add another class, I want
him to teach me how to beat you. Or you to teach me how to beat him.
Tom
Jason Werner wrote:
> The biggest move, and I hope it to be a successful one, is to have an ESL Clinic
>weekend in the spring.
>
> But those 5-6 people you have indicated need to be in their own class are some of
>the most dedicated in the ESL. They are the ones supporting EVERY club (out of the
>top 5 Experts almost all of them attended 75% or more of hte ESL contests!). It is
>that level of dedication that makes them the top. Removing them from the competition
>only sours the win for others and eventually will reduce the ESL to nothing as these
>dedicated and top people decide to move on to other
> venues.
>
> Jason Werner
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