[ SHOWGSD-L ] Re: shortening the national
- From: bnbgsds@xxxxxxxxxxx
- To: hckryhillgsd@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Fri, 30 Dec 2005 10:59:15 +0000
Maybe this is something that our new regime should give serious thought too.
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Bob Neiman
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From: "S.&C. Grainger" <hckryhillgsd@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> I agree that the National needs to be shortened. I suggest that we try a 4 =
> day format first..and then consider going to 3 days later. One other thing =
> for sure we need to manage time better. Example..we spend 20-30 minutes bef=
> ore actual judging starts checking arm band numbers after the dogs are alr=
> eady in the ring. Arm band numbers could be checked BEFORE each exhibtor en=
> ters the ring. Exhibitors are already asked to line up in catalog order bef=
> ore they enter the ring. At that point the judge checks the arm band in his=
> book.To have everyone line up in catalog order then let them go into the r=
> ing and after all the exhibitors are in the ring the steward and judge walk=
> in and one by one check numbers is redundant..and a waste of time. This co=
> uld potentialy save 15 min or more(depending on class size) per regular cla=
> ss which translates into potentially 2 or more hours at the end of the day =
> and probably close to 30 mins the day of Specials per each sex thus saving =
> an hour or more at the end of the day.Plus it lets judging get started in a=
> more timely manner, which is good for both exhibitors and spectators.Any t=
> hing that keeps the show moving smoothly without unnecessary delays is goo=
> d for everyone. . Start times should be prompt..if the catalog states that=
> Specials are to be judged at 8..then it means 8..not 8:45 or 9 because we=
> have other things going on beforehand. Not only is this not an efficient =
> use of time..it causes anxiety for exhibitors who are trying to make an 8 s=
> tart time..only to get ready and have to wait.I suggest we do away with ope=
> ning ceremonies every day. Once on the first day and then on Sat before Spe=
> cials is enough..if it is good enough for the Olympics it should be workabl=
> e for us. Afterall, everyday is not a "new" show day, sponsered by a differ=
> ent club. Start times could also begin at 7:30 for the regular classes The =
> 1997 National had a 4 day format. The National has had bigger entries in th=
> e past and less days...we now have fewer entries and more days...I was neve=
> r that great at math but even I can see that something doesn't add up. C.Gr=
> ainger
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