I hate matches that make people use long words like 'gratuitious'.
If I wanted to hang around people who talked like that I would golf or something.
You sound like river man but I concur
I liked it. Coach is just going to have to hustle.I like to be challenged.
Sorry for the gratuitous movmenent stage. What I had mind didn't translate real well to the range. Still learning.
I will say that I really struggle with Par time courses. My hearing loss combined with the electronic muffs shutting off since other stages are shooting make hearing the second beep almost impossible. So I just stop way short. But I do get it, it's not all about me.
Some ROs are better than others at holding the timer close. A good experienced RO will hold the timer as close to your ear as possible. For some folks, even that won't help. But mention it to the RO to hold it close so you can hear it, if he/she's not already doing that. I used to shoot w/ a guy who was basically deaf. Even on the start beep I'd touch his shoulder w/ the timer as I hit the button. The RO could do the same for the end beep. I suggest turning electronic ear pro off for fixed time courses (I turn mine off whenever I shoot). The beep stands out better when it doesn't have to compete w/ other background noise cutting in/out, imo.
You might experiment w/ different timers. Some are lower pitched buzz sounds, some are high pitched beeps, and sometimes folks w/ hearing loss can hear better in a different frequency range. Maybe we could find one that works better, or keep a couple timers in the bucket.
-rvb
How about less gratuitous movement. Moving just for the sake of moving, or at least keep it to a minimum.
I like to be challenged.
Sorry for the gratuitous movmenent stage. What I had mind didn't translate real well to the range. Still learning.
I hate matches that make people use long words like 'gratuitious'.
If I wanted to hang around people who talked like that I would golf or something.
I remember that match, it had some pretty good stages! it also had the "mix" of short courses etc. I had no idea you were the MD!I personally prefer harder stages with hardcover and no shoots and longer shots thrown in. But when I RO these stages and have a newer shooter or a C or D class shooter that struggles with these stages it makes me hope it doesn't discourage them to badly.
I don't mind some movement but if it is a long field course I won't be eager to pick up the timer and RO as I will only want to run one time especially if it is HOT. Long field courses that are spread out are hard on RO's not only running the shooter but the RO has to walk a lot to score every target.
I prefer 28-32 round stages personally because if I'm driving 1 to 2.5 hours to a match and paying a entry fee I want to shoot as much as I can.
I don't like low ports because I'm old and fat.
It is interesting to see the different match directors stages and usually you can tell what division they shoot by the stages they set up.
It is tricky to set up challenging stages that doesn't crush and defeat the new shooters.
Like several have said before we have it good in our area with clubs that have great stages.
I was the match director for the Area 5 in 1997 when it was at Deer Creek and it was (only)10 stages and I can tell you that the stages were no better than what everyone is shooting at monthly matches. In fact while I don't remember the stages I doubt if they were as good as what we are shooting locally every weekend.
Thanks to all the Match Directors and crews that help put the local matches on.
Some ROs are better than others at holding the timer close. A good experienced RO will hold the timer as close to your ear as possible. For some folks, even that won't help. But mention it to the RO to hold it close so you can hear it, if he/she's not already doing that. I used to shoot w/ a guy who was basically deaf. Even on the start beep I'd touch his shoulder w/ the timer as I hit the button. The RO could do the same for the end beep. I suggest turning electronic ear pro off for fixed time courses (I turn mine off whenever I shoot). The beep stands out better when it doesn't have to compete w/ other background noise cutting in/out, imo.
You might experiment w/ different timers. Some are lower pitched buzz sounds, some are high pitched beeps, and sometimes folks w/ hearing loss can hear better in a different frequency range. Maybe we could find one that works better, or keep a couple timers in the bucket.
-rvb
What I had mind didn't translate real well to the range. Still learning.
A lot of good info..
We have a couple new stage designers at ACC and they are learning the in and outs of stage design. It will get better.