HSC venues

[Thurso]

Sorry if anyone got this wrong but I am not criticizing those clubs who actually organize the events, i am on CCC committee, actually i am not criticizing anyone!! I am just concered that there has been two summer events dropped, in favour of two Autumn events, which are very welcome, but come on when would you rather complete!!!
I would agree with Murray and his is not a selfish point of view, and would like to see all events scoring but still retain the best from eight, what was wrong with that system and it would allow those with work, family or other commitments more chance attending events enabling them to score points in the championship, rather than being excluded

Lenny

[Gizmo1314]

Thanks for the explanation John. Everything now clear.


Noseyness Satisfied



Aggree with everything LAD was 'ranting' about

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stiglet said:

"Is HSC Club now a correctly constituted, MSA affiliated Club with a Constitution duly registered with the MSA in terms of a draft/ style previously supplied by the MSA, (which Constitution is available to members on request), with an inaugural committee the relevant percentage of which will resign and present itself for re-election at the first AGM to be held early 2008,timeous notice of which (which will include details of the Committee) will be sent to all 2007 members per the Constitution along with the regs for ‘08".

If the Highland Speed Championship went through the same process as the Scottish championships last year, then it was given two options in order to get a permit - either a) pursuade one of the participating clubs to hold the permit(which will be the case for the 2008 Lowland Speed Championship), or b) apply for MSA recognition as a 'club'.

Like the HSC, the Scottish Sprint & Hillclimb Championships have gone for 'option b', and you will find the 'Scottish Sprint & Hillclimb Championship' listed on the MSA club directory.

To protect 'mainstream' club membership levels, the 2008 Scottish Championship regulations do not accept membership of either the Scottish Sprint and Hillclimb Championship club or the Highland Speed Championship club for eligibility purposes, and competitors must be a member of another Scottish club (or Scottish centre of a national club) in order to register, and it is my hope that the HSC do likewise.

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G4Addicted said:

To protect 'mainstream' club membership levels, the 2008 Scottish Championship regulations do not accept membership of either the Scottish Sprint and Hillclimb Championship club or the Highland Speed Championship club for eligibility purposes, and competitors must be a member of another Scottish club (or Scottish centre of a national club) in order to register, and it is my hope that the HSC do likewise.

Before I am challenged on the last post, I meant to add that this rule was introduced in recognition of the simple fact that, without the organising clubs, there would be no championships. Club memberships have been under pressure for a while, and we all need the volunteers that a thriving club scene brings. May of us would guess at the number of folk involved 'behind the scenes' to put on a double header at one of our venues but believe me - it is a lot more than you might think. The sport needs the organising clubs a lot more than it does the championships, and we should never loose sight of that fact.

[minitici]

G4Addicted said:

To protect 'mainstream' club membership levels, the 2008 Scottish Championship regulations do not accept membership of either the Scottish Sprint and Hillclimb Championship club or the Highland Speed Championship club for eligibility purposes, and competitors must be a member of another Scottish club (or Scottish centre of a national club) in order to register, and it is my hope that the HSC do likewise.

I have no problem with this rule - as I am a member of 5 organising car clubs.
Most clubs offer a member's discount on entry fees for their events, some club's discounts actually cover the full cost of membership if you enter all their championship rounds

[Gizmo1314]

minitici said:

G4Addicted said:

To protect 'mainstream' club membership levels, the 2008 Scottish Championship regulations do not accept membership of either the Scottish Sprint and Hillclimb Championship club or the Highland Speed Championship club for eligibility purposes, and competitors must be a member of another Scottish club (or Scottish centre of a national club) in order to register, and it is my hope that the HSC do likewise.

I have no problem with this rule - as I am a member of 5 organising car clubs.
Most clubs offer a member's discount on entry fees for their events, some club's discounts actually cover the full cost of membership if you enter all their championship rounds

So the clubs pay the competitors to be members, not very clever from their perspective in my opinion, you couldn't operate a business that way.
Not being critical, but are you a member of 5 clubs because it is cheaper in the long run or because you have an affiliation with 5 clubs ?
I am a member of EACC 'cause that is my 'club' and I activly participate in the goings on.

---john---

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Gizmo1314 said:

So the clubs pay the competitors to be members, not very clever from their perspective in my opinion, you couldn't operate a business that way. Not being critical, but are you a member of 5 clubs because it is cheaper in the long run or because you have an affiliation with 5 clubs ?
I am a member of EACC 'cause that is my 'club' and I activly participate in the goings on.

I'm sure that the additional members recruited by the clubs has a benefit for the club as well as the competitor
(Safety in numbers? )
Another benefit of membership is being able to take part in club track and test days (only open to members i.e. EACC).
As far as club activity participation, I do go along to MSCC work parties and do marshalling when not competing.
As much as I would like to help the other clubs (EACC, GAC, CCC, WMC), distances are a bit of a problem....
Doug.