Re: NSW observing standards are at an all time low
Posted: Mon Mar 12, 2012 5:50 pm
I do not ride, i do not have family that ride trials, but i was taken to trials as a child with my Father and we observed together. I am now over 40 so have been on and off observing for many years at the local event's and have never not enjoyed doing it. However, i agree with Promo. We do need a small taped of section with a quick ride through a section just to show observers what to look for. It doesn't take long, one rider with a couple of flags and some tape. It could even be a straight line. Being shown what to look for gives the observer confidence to do the job right. Riders train hard, as as much as it is a fun day out, if the scoring isn't right, why compete?
Yes, errors will be made and forgiven and to make it more enjoyable for the observer, give them the tools to go out and and enjoy what they are doing. If the clubs gave a quick demo it would be more enjoyable for the observer, the rider and spectators.
I have never had an issue with any rider, I have not ever found riders to be anything but polite and always thanks me on the last round.
I get a free lunch and get to watch amazing riders all day. I get to meet some great people and see amazing views when I am lucky.
Consistency is absolutely the main issue and if you don't see it, don't score it. I do observe in Victoria so maybe it is different but the job is the same.
I love it so much that i have the family doing it with me, nieces, nephews, brothers and sister even friends and none have any other connection to the sport so it's not so bad really. I have spent hours looking up info for observing to give to them to watch, not much out there. Maybe someone could do a video and put it on a DVD to hand out or even sell to help the clubs income. i would purchase it.
In short, I observe for the love of it, have been for years and still think i would like a quick refresher at the start of the day, I would also get to meet the other observers and get to ask questions. Just an observers point of view.
Yes, errors will be made and forgiven and to make it more enjoyable for the observer, give them the tools to go out and and enjoy what they are doing. If the clubs gave a quick demo it would be more enjoyable for the observer, the rider and spectators.
I have never had an issue with any rider, I have not ever found riders to be anything but polite and always thanks me on the last round.
I get a free lunch and get to watch amazing riders all day. I get to meet some great people and see amazing views when I am lucky.
Consistency is absolutely the main issue and if you don't see it, don't score it. I do observe in Victoria so maybe it is different but the job is the same.
I love it so much that i have the family doing it with me, nieces, nephews, brothers and sister even friends and none have any other connection to the sport so it's not so bad really. I have spent hours looking up info for observing to give to them to watch, not much out there. Maybe someone could do a video and put it on a DVD to hand out or even sell to help the clubs income. i would purchase it.
In short, I observe for the love of it, have been for years and still think i would like a quick refresher at the start of the day, I would also get to meet the other observers and get to ask questions. Just an observers point of view.