We thought about a super regional.....but our own Region 12 does not
fill up, so there is no reason to do that. Warner Springs is a GREAT
site for beginning XC and racing, so I do not need to make preference
to higher ranked pilots. To my understanding a Regional is designed to
prepare pilots for nationals, maybe even that year so pilots can
adjust to new rules changes.

1.0 ‡ † PURPOSE
The purpose of a Regional Soaring Championships is to determine a
Regional Champion and to measure the
performance of all entrants within each class. Performance in
Regionals will be used to provide a basis for
pilots to qualify for entry into future soaring Championships.

So that is the reason for our madness of having an early spring
contest (Region 12)...oh yea and the weather is decent. I could have
our Region 12 contest in September instead, when the thermals are
better and it is hot outside (but no chance of wave as in
April..)...but that would not in my mind fit into item 1.0 above. So
the regional stays...it is wayyyyy under subscribed so you can come
from out of region with NO fear of being placed on a waiting list.
Even with custom hand crafted beer.

September.... Western Seniors...The seniors in FL are early in the
season...like the first kick-off of the soaring season....for those
that have a 6month season and cannot fly year round...for those that
think the soaring season ends after August...well then we have have an
end of the soaring season Senior contest. I am not trying to fill up
with 65pilot (then I would think of a super-regional or National)....I
do not want that many ego's running around the airport. I like the
idea of limiting to 35....but hope for 15, the airport gets very busy
when too many pilots want to take off in a short time, we have the
room, but we like the operation small and not too hindering on Sky
Sailing (I still have to flight instruct after the launch while
everyone goes on task, then be ready when everyone lands...more
gliders makes that harder), we like the small BBQ's, the relaxed shade
trees, and not more than 30gallons of beer (it gets hard to keep that
much beer cold)...So if you are not over 55 then you can come and fly
as a guest...we would love to have you here....just like in FL. We
like the idea of having a crew rest day (not decided if we will have
one yet..)....but they are not thought of as highly at a super-
regional.... but it would be a fun time going wine tasting with your
friends...

This was semi-thought out...now will anyone come?....if you organize
it they will come...We figured we would ask and see if anyone would.

As far as encouraging newbies..I flight instruct 7 days a week...they
can still fly our Region 12 contest, or come to the western seniors
and fly as a guest...even better come out next month, I don't even
have min experience requirements...THAT is the way to get your
badges...see the rules......fly to the rules...have lectures...I
posted something on that...October 10, 11, 12..http://
fallclassic.deltavictor8.com/...you should see my inbox with the flood
of emails.

I am still working on sanctioning forms, not even sure if it will get
through...but we want to see if there is even any interest.