I personally think that 11 up 1 day events are the best, and sometimes
play 21up 3/4 matches in a day is too much. I know for me 1 day 11up
events are certainly the most convenient, and with 2 day events unless
you've been winning on the 1st day there's little incentive to turn up
on the 2nd day especially if you've only got 1 match to play?

I definitely agree that Sundays are preferable to Saturdays, to be
honest i'm not sure if you need a license fee I think most people who
play get hooked by the sport anyway and it's just how much time they
can afford to give to Racketlon with work and other commitments.

I think winter/spring camp is the best time since I guess the majority
of the events will be held during the summer months.

Perry


--- In UK_RACKETLON@yahoogroups.com, WILLIAM FORD <dayanford@...> wrote:
>
> Personally prefer 21 up or maybe 15. I find 11 too short. However,
it will depend on whether tournament is 1 or 2 days. Sundays is
preferable to Saturdays if one day only - some people have to work on
Saturdays or have other commitments!
>
> Cost seems ok. It's often dependent on how much we have to pay the
venue so finding sympathetic venues is key. What about a discount if
you play a certain number of tournaments during the year? Play 6 get 1
half price!! Sorry, Keith, don't know if we can afford that.....
>
> License not a bad idea. Again gives incentive to play more often.
And to help that, 1 day tournaments (or doubles on Sat/singles on Sun)
is probably the way forward for the majority of the tour.
>
> We need more venues - if anyone has any good ideas for where a
tournament can be played - pls advise.
>
> Dominique
>
>
> Keith Lesser <keith.lesser@...> wrote:
> come on guys - I know we do a good job, but this is your
chance to have your input and shape 2008 and beyond..........!
>
> My twopence for what its worth:
>
> 1. I prefer 11 up and shorter events (more attractive as only take a
day rather than a whole weekend)
> 2. Training Camp I'm up for whenever
> 3. I'd like to introduce a season license for British Events so that
once you have played 4 events you get the value of that license back.
So the season license would cost £10 and a per event license would be
£2.50. Something along those lines.........
>
> Cheers
>
> Keith
>
> -----Original message-----
> From: "Keith Lesser" keith.lesser@...
> Date: Tue, 9 Oct 2007 12:23:09 +0200
> To: "UK Racketlon Discussion Group" UK_Racketlon@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: [UK_RACKETLON] Few Questions for Players - Discussion /
Feedback /
>
> > Right firstly, Id like to apologise for the "inappropriate" emails
you may have received from this group.
> >
> > Ive changed the membership settings so new members need to be
approved. So should put a stop to this!
> >
> > I've got a few questions for discussions/feedback amongst players:
> >
> > 1. Proposed Training Camp for 2008 - Centre Parcs and Norwich
Sports Village are being tabled as potential venues. Any thoughts on
dates? Would a summer camp suit, or a spring or winter camp? When
would be best? Loads of players, loads of practice, winning formula?
> >
> > 2. Pricing - Were the 2007 Tournament charges for players good
value for money / should we charge more/less in 2008 / how does this
compare to other sports, people participate in? Do you think a
racketlon membership fee is a good idea and how much should be charged
for this, what could/should it include? Would a per tournament license
fee work v a season license fee?
> >
> > 3. 11 or 21, structure/categories of events? Hard to have age and
band as players tend to enter both creating a difficult schedule and
sometimes too tough on stamina? Whats the optimum - one day 11
tournaments? Say 8 a year? Two day 21 tournaments, 4 a year? Stick to
one scoring system? Is 15 ok? Whats best?
> >
> > 4. Anything else……..?
> >
> > In the interim period between now and January we are identifying
which of these ideas are best. 2 Main Priorities continue to be the
set-up of the English Racketlon association (imminent) - a letter of
approval is with Sports England, Companies House have the
documentation. And up to date content on racketlon.co.uk - which is
still being worked on.
> >
> > Cheers
> >
> > Keith
> >
> > Thks,
> >
> > ------------------------------------------------------
> > Keith Lesser
> > UK Tour Director
> > Mixed Doubles Specialist
> >
> > Enter Tournaments Online at: www.activeeurope.com -
> >
> > Racketlon: The person with the most points wins!
> >
> >
> >
>