PERCE, on Oct 6 2006, 02:39 PM, said:
Adding more dates to an already over crowded callandar isn't on.
Why can't the system be completely revamped?
6, 8 or 10 weekend events in the year.
All kids classes, Ladies & Adults all at one event.
Showcase events which can be used to promoted Trials to a wider audience & possibly outside sponsors.
Events can be run by individual Clubs or Centres to pool resources.
The trouble with going this far is that the main class would attract all the attention, and all the others would be pushed to the side, it would also be a nightmare for a clerk of course to orgainise all the different routes.
The three class and three course system works well at the world championships so that is the sort of event we should be aimimg for. The only problem is the high number of B class youth riders, and that is why they would have to ride on the Saturday. Another idea would be to have a one lap qualifiying round the day before and then the top twenty youth riders from each class would get a ride in the main championship the following day. Another advantage of having say 6 major trials like this is that the organisers may find it eaiser to get thier events sponsorship.
This post has been edited by AS iow: 06 October 2006 - 10:03 PM