The 2010 point standings have been updated online at http://www.doublejoy.com/erol/Points%5Cdefault.asp Rides prior to 30 days ago not included are: None Mike...
Hello all - Mary Coleman, who is organizing awards for the June 12 Old Dominion Ride, wants to recognize the following sponsors of this year's ride: Cadence...
I'm looking to share costs for 1-2 mares to be hauled from Tendoy ID to N CA. If you're coming out to Tevis & have room in your trailer, let me know. I'm 60...
Many, many, many thanks to all the sponsors! Jen ________________________________ Hello all - Mary Coleman, who is organizing awards for the June 12 Old...
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stephanie teeter
steph@...
Jun 9, 2010 10:41 pm
Hi All - I think it is time to factor the number of weight division starters into the calculation of weight division points. Now that the points for doing 100...
... I agree whole-heartedly and have thought so for a long time. It is a strange anomaly that the weight division points are calculated based on the number...
Oh hey Steph, I think it's great that I was the only rider in my weight division in your 100, so I got 600 points - and would have regardless of where I...
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stephanie teeter
steph@...
Jun 10, 2010 2:10 am
... Can you explain what you mean by this? Since HW (eg) riders only compete against other HW riders, why does it matter if the weight divisions are out of...
... The AERC BOD bought into the myth that piling on points for the 100 would magically turn around the decline in 100 mile starts. The point distribution for...
... In some regions there are more than 10 riders in the top 5% of a particular weight division. When that happens those riders (above 10 placings) don't get...
... This whole problem came about because we created too many weight divisions for the number of people attending the majority of rides. More than half of all...
Stephanie- I read your posting and I used to believe I was more competent than average at these sorts of algebra. I now do not make this claim. Could you...
... Well it is definitely unbalanced. Even at large rides there may not be that many riders in any given weight division. The overall breakdown of riders...
If this is changed for 100s, it should be changed for 50s as well. Dawn Carrie ... From: stephanie teeter <steph@...> To: mcampbell1@...;...
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stephanie teeter
steph@...
Jun 10, 2010 3:35 am
... you're the second person to imply that people might choose to attend smaller rides so that they have a better chance of earning higher bonus points in...
Truman, you have no idea whether increasing points for 100s will or will not increase entries. Neither do I, nor does anyone else. And trying it for just one...
This whole problem came about because we created too many weight divisions for the number of people attending the majority of rides. Amen, Joe. More weight...
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Maryben Stover
merryben@...
Jun 10, 2010 3:52 am
Yeah, but Steph, don't forget that HW can ride in any division. Don't know if that makes a difference. -- mb -- To: AERCMembersForum@yahoogroups.com From:...
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Maryben Stover
merryben@...
Jun 10, 2010 3:58 am
This is kind of like the schools now where everyone gets a blue ribbon and they don't keep score at the kid's games........like the kids don't know that...
... Bottom line why are there any "bonus points" at all? What is the reason? Why were they instituted in the first place? Randy, you seem to be the AERC...
Hi, all. I hate to say this, but if it saves a few of our great, but small 100 mile rides and encourages more riders to do 100 milers...I don't really care...
Amen, Cindy. I honestly don't see what could be counterproductive to our sport about people doing more 100s for ANY reason. That is just a weird statement to...
Truman, I believe the actual motion to add extra bonus points for 100s came from Cliff Lewis sometime in the 1990/1991 time frame. The original explanation...
... I do not agree. What you and Truman both omitted is the fact that a horse that does a 100-mile ride, especially racing for first place, usually needs more...
Re; the 100 mile recognition program, it is a great idea, it has encouraged me to do another 100 this year , last year I got pulled at 75 miles and spent a lot...
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stephanie teeter
steph@...
Jun 10, 2010 4:44 pm
ok, since I made that statement, I'll try to justify it :) And I'm probably going to ruffle a few feathers, but this is truly how I feel - From an ethical...
Steph, Thank you for taking time to explain what you meant by your statement. I will address the last part of your explanation first, the part about points...
I too think there are too many weight divisions. Why not two? Amen Becky!!! Dawn ... From: Becky H <bechack@...> To: AERCMembersForum@yahoogroups.com Sent:...
