graybeards

Anything ever become of Sr class?

Anything ever come of Sr class?

Nothing in stone.  We will discuss it with the masses at the first few events.  I think we could use one but how it works is all over the map.  Until we get the details worked out it may be a non points class.

My thoughts.  Don't let it be all over the map.  Keep it simple.  The "normal" intent of the class is to give the elder riders (say over 50) that  want to save their ailing knees, back, etc., and preserve riding longevity.  The idea of having numerous Sr levels of riding is unrealistic because, primarily, there just is not enough riders to justify it.

My suggestion....over 50 with half intermediate and half advanced sections.  It is middle of the pack type riding and does not require additional set up.  If riders find it too easy, they certainly can enter the Advanced or Ex class.  If too hard, they can ride intermediate or novice.

The skill level required to ride a class should be determined by the class...not by the riders that want to ride that class.  For example, if an Adavnaced rider wants harder sections, don't change the skill level of the class...move up to Expert.  If you want easier sections, then ride intermediate.

In my mind it makes more sense to start the class and tweak it as you go rather than try to tweak a class before it starts.

Just my 2 cents worth.

I could be interested in some thing like that.

So, would the Sr. sections to be ridden be determined ahead of time, before the event starts?  For example, seniors will ride intermediate sections 2,4,7 &8, and advanced sections 1,3,5&6?

My thoughts...1st choice have Trials Master designate...maybe 1/2 hardest intermediate & half easiest Advanced.  Could mark plates simply stating Sr = I or Sr = A.  See how that works.  Riders can always all ride together the 1st loop and vote on anything deemed too difficult.

Starting point anyway.

My thoughts...1st choice have Trials Master designate...maybe 1/2 hardest intermediate & half easiest Advanced.  Could mark plates simply stating Sr = I or Sr = A.  See how that works.  Riders can always all ride together the 1st loop and vote on anything deemed too difficult.

Starting point anyway.

That makes sense to me.    If the Senior class is able to draw a few riders that would not otherwise attend that day, the added event income would be helpful, without adding much, if any, cost.  Anything that could potentially get us more riders per event would be a plus.

It's hell to get old.

   FYI...am the points keeper in the UMTA and would like to share this....
Ranking by number of entrants and subsequent income by class in 2014;
1.  Senior = 56 entrants - $1,400.00
2.  Advanced = 55 - $1,375.00
3.  Expert = 54 - $1,350.00
4.  Vintage= 42 - $1,050.00
5.  Champ = 40 - $1,000.00
6.  Inter = 39 - $975.00
7.  Nov = 37 - $925.00
8.  SupSport = 5 - $125.00
Youth had 9 entrants @ $5.00 per entry.

Draw your own conclusions 

Sr/Graybeard class sounds like a good idea. I see that it is the biggest money maker for UMTA.

If Umta did not have a Sr. class, what percentage of those riders would have shown up anyway and rode some other class?

Having a Sr class over a long period  of time could draw several riders "out of retirement", once they hear about it.