WOTA and Dist 16 Trials Meeting Oct 27th

There is a WOTA / Dist 16 Trials meeting at the Smage Fun Day ride on Oct 27th.
The meeting will be starting after the trial about 4:00pm.
We will be discussing the following topics...
Election of officers
Rule changes
Worker Points
Class Advancement
2008 Classes
Events and dates for 2008
Pre-set volunteer workers for each event
Fuel Allowance for long distance locations (workers only)
Any other topics?
Decisions will be made for 2008, so be there if you have ideas and  would like to be heard.
Optional: Bring a dish or dessert to pass if you like.

other topics for discussion.

To add the following rules and info to wota's by-laws.
Click on the link below to read.

www.usmotorcycletrials.com/wp-content/uploads/2006/07/Observed_Trials_Proposed_AMA_Rules_2006.pdf

In particular, (Section U.5.a.) to change our class names from Champ, Ex, Adv., Int., Nov. to A,B,C,D,E
which was proposed by the USMTA to standardize all the clubs in the USA
I learned that NITRO in Illinois may possibly propose this also.

The only change I would like to leave out would be (Section U.2.d.) concerning the class
gates, where WOTA does allow riders to pass through the gates of another class.
I am not convinced yet, that the USMTA rules are an improvement in this case,
and believe that it only adds extra plates and arrows within the section.


The second topic I would like to propose, is to reduce the WOTA club dues to $5 or less
and then to charge a flat fee for all riders, whether club members or not.
Reason is to simplify signup for the workers.

Nitro is trying to put together our 08 dates , and would like to work out any conflicks , like we did in 07, I think 1 or 2 crossover events would be good also ,let me know what you guys think ....Ralph L.

Sounds great. We will be setting our dates on 10/27/07 at the Smage Fun Day Trial, and I will let you guys know ASAP.

If allowed to change my mind, then I will lean towards leaving
(section U.2.d.) as is.
I may be wrong about the extra arrows needed.

It would be better to stick with the whole USMTA standard,
and NITRO is already using this.
Jim

It would be better to stick with the whole USMTA standard,
and NITRO is already using this.

Jim,

I know I'm pretty much 'out of it', but that never stops me from mouthing off on my opinion.

I think this move is absolutely one of the best thing you could do for motorcycle trials in this country.  And all it takes is a few districts to get it started.   I strongly agree with your move here..

Bent

On the USMTA proposed rules,
AA = Champ
A = Expert
B = Advanced
C = Intermediate
D = Novice
Y = Youth
These sound great to me and would render less confusion as to what class to ride out of state, assuming that the degree of dificulty is equal from state to state.
Were these changes ever proposed to the AMA and passed as rules?