On Dec 17, 9:08*am, hotelalpha wrote:
NOT MUCH CLUB CLASS ACTIVITY. *NO CHANGE IN RULES - is the answer from
the 2011 SSA Rules Committee Meeting Minutes in Waller Texas November
12, 2011.

The facts however show US Club Class gliders (flying in the Sports
Class) has increased over the last four years.

2011 - 14 Club Class gliders flying the Sports Class Nationals
2010 - 13
2009 - 11
2008 - 9

The 2011 Sports Class Nationals had more Club Class gliders than non
Club Class gliders! *In fact 63% were Club Class gliders. *The contest
name would have been more appropriately named "US Club & Sports Class
Nationals". *With Club Class first since there were more Club Class
gliders!

It's interesting to see there is enough Club Class activity without
any promotion or meaningful recognition. *It appears the true lack of
interest, activity, progression and growth for the US Club Class lies
within the Rules Committee.

Sean Franke
US Club Class Team 2010 & 2012

I think a more appropriate measure of club class interest is "How many
pilots flew a contest for the first time and flew a club class
glider?" The only reason to add classes is if there are more pilots
participating (which is not happening). Unless you are suggesting
doing away with Sports Class...