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USPSA Pistol Match - February 02, 2014
JTH:
--- Quote from: abbafandr on January 20, 2014, 06:10:34 PM ---It seems to me it would be more accurate to say we always start around 9. We seem to start a little on the late side fairly regularly. But there is a sizable contingent who like come in late and not help set up, all of which slows things down some. On the other hand, I imagine that running some of these matches is kinda like herding cats.
But the matches are well run, the people are nice, and there's not a better way to spend a Sunday :)
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Hm. Outside of yesterday, we've started on time pretty much always for the last four or five months. (Towards the beginning of last year there were some issues, which have been dealt with.) It is true that it certainly doesn't help when a bunch of people show up at the last minute with squad requests, and when people don't pitch in to help out---but the registration and squadding is done before nine pretty much every time.
Don't think online squadding will really speed that part up. It will, however, make for less headaches during registration.
It is certainly true that if people think that the matches aren't getting started fast enough they are welcome to grab a bunch of people and help get them motivated to help out. :) (And you'll get paid just as much as the rest of us are!)
abbafandr:
I truly appreciate the jobs you and the others do running the show (for free :o). In my short time I have never been later than 7:30, I help set up, and tear down. I've even tried designing a few stages.
Like I said, not a better to spend a Sunday ( or any day that ends in 'y') :)
JTH:
--- Quote from: abbafandr on January 20, 2014, 06:44:00 PM --- In my short time I have never been later than 7:30, I help set up, and tear down. I've even tried designing a few stages.
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And it is really appreciated! Now bring more friends to help. :)
dcjulie:
Those of us who are doing the registration and squadding REALLY APPRECIATE those who show up early. :) I'm hoping that by doing some online pre-registration, some of those who don't like to roll onto the range until 8:30 or later will have already registered and we can get the squads done and the match starting on time. Remember, if you come later, you upset the red-head who may or may not honor your squad request. ;)
OH - another reason there are some delays in getting going on time is the lack of RO's that we have to work these matches. Yesterday, for the Steel Challenge match, we had 71 shooters, and only 11 RO's. At 8:30 am, we only had 8 RO's with over 60 people registered. We were going to end up with only 4 REALLY LARGE squads at that rate.
SO - if you think things are not going as smoothly as you'd like, and you are not an RO - we are hosting a class in March! If you are a regular shooter with us at ENPS and are not an RO - -WHY NOT!?!?!? We need the help, the class is great, you learn more about the sport by taking the class, and you will be helping out the local club. Because honestly, if we 8-12 ROs who have been here and working every match for the past several years decide to stop working, what will you do?? Take the class. Info here: http://easternnebraskapracticalshooters.com/2014/ROclass/default.htm
bkoenig:
Do we need to be an ENPS member to take an RO class? I can't make this one but I wouldn't mind doing it at some point.
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