Heck, I was thinking we should reduce the entry fee! :-)
--Pat K
James Creasy wrote:
>
> > Another solution is to simply raise entry fees.
>
> you may lower attendance, but you will not lose many newbies. more of the
> serious people will be inclined to drive to sac where you can get 10 runs
> for less money. one reason i want to drive in SFR is because the high level
> of competition makes me improve faster.
>
> i would prefer to have more events. i am willing to co-chair event(s) to
> help make this happen.
>
> comments?
>
> -james creasy
> Slip Angle Cobrasports www.klio.net/cobra
> BAPOC www.klio.net/probe
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Rob Weinstock <weinstro@hotmail.com>
> To: <Sherry.Grantz@Aspect.com>; <ba-autox@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Wednesday, August 30, 2000 10:29 AM
> Subject: RE: Round 14
>
> > >Actually. John, after going through all the new registrations Monday
> night
> > >before giving them to Pilar I found we had 37 new registrations - some of
> > >these were +spouse and +family.
> > >
> > >This means we have signed up at least 100 new members since the Members
> > >Only
> > >Rule went into effect.
> > >
> > >Registration at this event was an absolute zoo. We don't have the staff
> or
> > >time to register 250 people and initiate a couple dozen people to SCCA
> > >(explain how the event works, figure out what class their car is in and
> > >when
> > >they run) at every event.
> > >
> > >I personally think we have all the people we can handle for now and will
> > >advocate Members Only for slush and No New Members accepted at event
> > >registration.
> >
> > That's an interesting idea. If we are continuously at capacity, then
> another
> > solution would be to require some form of preregistration, and/or a
> maximum
> > cap on participants.
> >
> > Another solution is to simply raise entry fees. If we're always having
> high
> > attendance, that's because we're giving an incredible good deal. Demand
> and
> > supply. $10 might make a noticable difference in attendance.
> >
> > Regards,
> >
> > Rob
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