Future of USRCCA?

[rockwerks]

It appears that the USRCCA is kinda in limbo at the moment.

What direction is USRCCA going to take in our future?

I do know that that there are are groups out there who have applied for membership to no avail.

Will the local groups have say in future rule changes or will its stand as status quo?

Where are we going?

[FrankyRizzo]

I had no idea it was going to be a living breathing entity. I thought it was established so the rules would be consistent for all the groups.

If we are drafting positions I would like to be in charge or free schwag.

[rockwerks]

Originally Posted by FrankyRizzo

I had no idea it was going to be a living breathing entity. I thought it was established so the rules would be consistent for all the groups.

If we are drafting positions I would like to be in charge or free schwag.

So if a group is not listed in USRCCA then they will still get invites to the big dance?

[Rockpiledriver]

Jason had mentioned he was going to revamp the site.

[badger]

Originally Posted by Rockpiledriver

Jason had mentioned he was going to revamp the site.

Yep, Jason and I have a laundry list of todo's, USRCCA being one of them.

[rockwerks]

Originally Posted by Rockpiledriver

Jason had mentioned he was going to revamp the site.

Yep he told me that 3 months ago. I guess updates of any kind would be nice.

We have all been just told to wait.

My thought is for those who wish to be qualified for invite for 2007 and am kept in the dark, time is running to be able to get a series run before the next nationals.

I dont mind traveling the 400 miles round trip to compete every 3 weeks. but many dont have even that option. Or money to travel and save for the nationals trip.


Ive just decided to not even persue a local venue until I have a clue what needs to be done, and that the effort will not be in vain.

The 2006 nationals where run very well, and there is room for atleast 15 more competitors in each catagory.

[Rockpiledriver]

Originally Posted by rockwerks

Ive just decided to not even persue a local venue until I have a clue what needs to be done, and that the effort will not be in vain.

You know exactly what needs to be done, you were at this years Nationals.
All of the rules are posted. What's the issue?

We are allready done with comp #2 in So Cal, and all of this was started AFTER the Nationals.

[rockwerks]

Originally Posted by Rockpiledriver

You know exactly what needs to be done, you were at this years Nationals.
All of the rules are posted. What's the issue?

We are allready done with comp #2 in So Cal, and all of this was started AFTER the Nationals.

Hints to the qualification requirements being changed and needing to be a registered to USRCCA to get an invite have been posted in the past by Jason.

The rules also state that they can be altered for local use as needed and yet I remember reading posts that they have been told that they do not follow the rules closely enough to count.

Im just looking forward to helping this sport grow and keep growing into the future.

I love this site and RC crawling and am just trying to see what the future holds for us all.

[badger]

Originally Posted by rockwerks

Hints to the qualification requirements being changed and needing to be a registered to USRCCA to get an invite have been posted in the past by Jason.

The rules also state that they can be altered for local use as needed and yet I remember reading posts that they have been told that they do not follow the rules closely enough to count.

The qualification requirements might change a little but not completely. You know that you need to start competing and placing well at either local or other events near you. Do not wait on USRCCA to start trying to qualify for '07.

We really don't care what rules you run locally. It would be nice to know that most people use and like the official rule set but we know that some will make changes that suit their group best. That will not change the fact that we will be strictly using the USRCCA rules at the nationals and we recommend that your group uses them or at least has knowledge of them so it's not a huge shock to you when competing at the nationals.

[4stAir]

[/quote] We are allready done with comp #2 in So Cal, and all of this was started AFTER the Nationals. [/quote]

those of us in the northeast are going to be on a long vacation here shortly.... so when do you need to be done with qualifying by???

[Grizzly4x4]

Originally Posted by 4stAir

those of us in the northeast are going to be on a long vacation here shortly.... so when do you need to be done with qualifying by???

The Colorado Winter series ends by May 13 2007 and I think we were the last ones to finish a series before Moab 2006. It'd prolly be good to be done by the middle of May at the latest.

[rockwerks]

Originally Posted by Grizzly4x4

The Colorado Winter series ends by May 13 2007 and I think we were the last ones to finish a series before Moab 2006. It'd prolly be good to be done by the middle of May at the latest.

Or schedule a complete series in 2 months of April to May......

[jason]

Originally Posted by rockwerks

It appears that the USRCCA is kinda in limbo at the moment.

Not true, but with an 8 month old baby, an 8 year old, competing professionally in 1:1, a wife, working full time, SEMA, and keeping RCC running the USRCCA is one thing that has suffered. John has seen my to do list 4 of the 16 things on the list have the word USRCCA in them.

Originally Posted by rockwerks

What direction is USRCCA going to take in our future?

In short, new groups will be added, the old groups will be checked over to make sure they are still active.

Each group will give me the name of 1 member that is going to be there rep for the USRCCA. Once we get all of those reps, we'll allow them into the private USRCCA forum where we will discuss things like possible new rule changes, and your other concerns.

Originally Posted by rockwerks

I do know that that there are are groups out there who have applied for membership to no avail.

I am aware of this more than anybody, see #1 for my answer.

Originally Posted by rockwerks

Will the local groups have say in future rule changes or will its stand as status quo?

Well, the way you have worded your question is wrong. You ask if local groups will have input on the rules, or will it stay as status quo. I guess to both of those questions my answer would be yes. Yes, local groups will have input, and yes things will stay as they are.

The current rules were written by a group of people that represent all of the clubs across the country.

Originally Posted by rockwerks

Where are we going?

1. Update several things on the website.
2. Add the clubs that haven't been added.
3. Open the USRCCA subforum.
4. Discuss any possible rule changes for 2007.
5. Start making plans for the Nationals.
6. Figure out the invites for the event.
7. Finalize plans for the event.
8. Hold the event.
9. Start over at #1.

I do not want to sound like I have blown anyone off. I am here to promote this hobby more than any other single person, I think I proved that with the Nationals. I just have been very busy, and will get to this as soon as I can.

[rockwerks]

Originally Posted by jason

Not true, but with an 8 month old baby, an 8 year old, competing professionally in 1:1, a wife, working full time, SEMA, and keeping RCC running the USRCCA is one thing that has suffered. John has seen my to do list 4 of the 16 things on the list have the word USRCCA in them.


In short, new groups will be added, the old groups will be checked over to make sure they are still active.

Each group will give me the name of 1 member that is going to be there rep for the USRCCA. Once we get all of those reps, we'll allow them into the private USRCCA forum where we will discuss things like possible new rule changes, and your other concerns.


I am aware of this more than anybody, see #1 for my answer.


Well, the way you have worded your question is wrong. You ask if local groups will have input on the rules, or will it stay as status quo. I guess to both of those questions my answer would be yes. Yes, local groups will have input, and yes things will stay as they are.

The current rules were written by a group of people that represent all of the clubs across the country.


1. Update several things on the website.
2. Add the clubs that haven't been added.
3. Open the USRCCA subforum.
4. Discuss any possible rule changes for 2007.
5. Start making plans for the Nationals.
6. Figure out the invites for the event.
7. Finalize plans for the event.
8. Hold the event.
9. Start over at #1.

I do not want to sound like I have blown anyone off. I am here to promote this hobby more than any other single person, I think I proved that with the Nationals. I just have been very busy, and will get to this as soon as I can.

Sounds like it is time for you to share some of the work load. start to deligate So things can happen in a moe timely fashion. You do not have the time to do everything yourself.

There are many of us willing to help in anyway we can.


Oh yeah and thanks for the update............

[jason]

Originally Posted by rockwerks

There are many of us willing to help in anyway we can.

I understand that, but it's hard for me to let go. I like things done my way

Once a few things are in place I will be handing out responsibilities to those interested in helping.

[FrankyRizzo]

Originally Posted by jason

I like things done my way

[Thorsteenster]

Originally Posted by jason

I like things done my way

know what ya mean, but when somthing gets to such a large scale its hard to do somthing one persons way, it has to be run like a organization, not a one man show. plus you dont want to get burned out, along with all the work your putting into it, you need to try to have equal time for play

[dezfan]

Originally Posted by badger

The qualification requirements might change a little but not completely. You know that you need to start competing and placing well at either local or other events near you. Do not wait on USRCCA to start trying to qualify for '07.

We really don't care what rules you run locally. It would be nice to know that most people use and like the official rule set but we know that some will make changes that suit their group best. That will not change the fact that we will be strictly using the USRCCA rules at the nationals and we recommend that your group uses them or at least has knowledge of them so it's not a huge shock to you when competing at the nationals.

Sums it up pretty good right there!

[DirkDigler]

"Not true, but with an 8 month old baby, an 8 year old, competing professionally in 1:1, a wife, working full time, SEMA, and keeping RCC running the USRCCA is one thing that has suffered. John has seen my to do list 4 of the 16 things on the list have the word USRCCA in them."

Not to mention the gay brothel and bar you own and manage.

[Unholy]

Originally Posted by DirkDigler

Not to mention the gay brothel and bar you own and manage.

I always wondered why he calls you "his best customer"!