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as722 · 07-15-2008, 04:08 PM

Hi guys,

Does anyone know if there is any kind of rule as to how far apart must two contest be if on the same date ?

How far do you guys think they should be ?

Should the regional director allow it ?

I know that if I was ever to have a contest on the same dates as another contest in the region and I knew they had the dates first I would have the courtesy to contact the cd and ask if it would be okay.

Thanks
Albert

Al Lewis · 07-15-2008, 04:14 PM

I don't think you can hold two contests in the same region on the same day.

as722 · 07-15-2008, 04:20 PM

It happened a few weeks ago in the NE and it's happening again this weekend.

Albert

Al Lewis · 07-15-2008, 04:24 PM

Well I'm brand new to IMAC but if that ISN'T against the rules it sure should be. All competitors in a region should be able to participate in all events.

ifly3d · 07-15-2008, 04:31 PM

I happanes in the southeast a few times a year. But most of the time its a contest in the northern part of the region, and the other is in the southern part. Which can be 12 to 16 hour trip. Not really a big deal if they are way apart like that. ( Too me at least)

Josh

**TheTank** · 07-15-2008, 04:35 PM

The regional director should be running the show. Unfortunately, ours isn't. AMA guidelines give us 3 or 4 hundred miles I believe.... (guessing on that). As you know for me Albert, that puts me in a tough spot because I am right in the middle. A lot of guys dont check the IMAC site, or other sites, they just submit them, and assume that they are ok when they get approved, leading to these issues. I think its really the RD's responsibility to make sure that this doesnt happen... unfortunately... has anyone seen or heard from our RD anytime recently?

as722 · 07-15-2008, 04:45 PM

	Quote: Originally Posted by TheTank
	The regional director should be running the show. Unfortunately, ours isn't. AMA guidelines give us 3 or 4 hundred miles I believe.... (guessing on that). As you know for me Albert, that puts me in a tough spot because I am right in the middle. A lot of guys dont check the IMAC site, or other sites, they just submit them, and assume that they are ok when they get approved, leading to these issues. I think its really the RD's responsibility to make sure that this doesnt happen... unfortunately... has anyone seen or heard from our RD anytime recently?

I agree with you John. We have five or six guys in your area that are in the middle that can go to either contest and this is the reason the regional should not allow it. The last time I talked to joe about the VT contest he said to me that he would not allow it but we all know how that turned out. Now we have two contest on the same weekend again. I left him a voice mail about the maine contest but did not hear from him.

Albert

**TheTank** · 07-15-2008, 04:49 PM

	Quote: Originally Posted by as722
	I agree with you John. We have five or six guys in your area that are in the middle that can go to either contest and this is the reason the regional should not allow it. The last time I talked to joe about the VT contest he said to me that he would not allow it but we all know how that turned out. Now we have two contest on the same weekend again. I left him a voice mail about the maine contest but did not hear from him. Albert

I hear ya. Im not sure what the rest of the CT guys are doing...havent seen them in a while. I know that Matt and I are headed to Maine. I sent some of other guys an email to see where they are headed. I wish they were on diff dates, I would have done both as I have places to stay in both areas, so both contests are pretty cheap to go to besides gas.

Zee · 07-15-2008, 04:52 PM

this is govern by AMA. and yes you can have two contests on same weekend in Region. Like contest here in Colorado Springs, will not have any efect on contest in Bay area of California, 1200 miles a way.
I believethat it is 300 miles, on another hand as CD I would not put contest on same day even 400 miles a way. I think I may be cutting participation in my own contest that way.
I also like to plan 2 weeks in between, to give people rest between travel.
Zee

as722 · 07-15-2008, 04:56 PM

	Quote: Originally Posted by TheTank
	I hear ya. Im not sure what the rest of the CT guys are doing...havent seen them in a while. I know that Matt and I are headed to Maine. I sent some of other guys an email to see where they are headed. I wish they were on diff dates, I would have done both as I have places to stay in both areas, so both contests are pretty cheap to go to besides gas.

They are both great contest, I went to VT last year and have been to the ME contest as well.

Albert

as722 · 07-15-2008, 05:06 PM

I don't see the maine contest posted on the imac site. Was it approved by our RD ?
If not the points will not count. Remember that contest shown on the tentative schedule are not nescesarily approved. The cd still has to fill the proper "paper work".

Albert

as722 · 07-15-2008, 05:09 PM

	Quote: Originally Posted by Zee
	this is govern by AMA. and yes you can have two contests on same weekend in Region. Like contest here in Colorado Springs, will not have any efect on contest in Bay area of California, 1200 miles a way. I believethat it is 300 miles, on another hand as CD I would not put contest on same day even 400 miles a way. I think I may be cutting participation in my own contest that way. I also like to plan 2 weeks in between, to give people rest between travel. Zee

I agree with you, 1200 miles away isn't a problem less than 500 miles is if you happen to live in the middle is. I also agree about having two weeks in between.

Thanks
Albert

wmat7039 · 07-15-2008, 05:21 PM

	Quote: Originally Posted by as722
	I don't see the maine contest posted on the imac site. Was it approved by our RD ? If not the points will not count. Remember that contest shown on the tentative schedule are not nescesarily approved. The cd still has to fill the proper "paper work". Albert

Albert.... for information, we have not received any requests for the National Unknowns for another contest in the NE, & neither would we send any out unless it was authorized by the Regional Director & requested through the proper channels from the IMAC website.

Up until today, yours is the only "official" contest that Unknowns have been dispatched to in the NE Region.
Wayne
Chairman
IMAC Sequence Committee

Al Lewis · 07-15-2008, 05:44 PM

I guess you're not having two on the same weekend!

prizzy · 07-15-2008, 06:02 PM

The RD shouldn't let it happen unless they are so far apart, they won't be competing for pilots. IMHO

07-15-2008, 04:08 PM	#1
as722 Bad-ass Super Contributer! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Pennsyvania Age: 38 Posts: 1,019 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 1	imac rule ? Hi guys, Does anyone know if there is any kind of rule as to how far apart must two contest be if on the same date ? How far do you guys think they should be ? Should the regional director allow it ? I know that if I was ever to have a contest on the same dates as another contest in the region and I knew they had the dates first I would have the courtesy to contact the cd and ask if it would be okay. Thanks Albert __________________ http://www.banditwallet.com/

07-15-2008, 04:14 PM	#2
Al Lewis Bad-ass Super Contributer! Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Port Orchard, WA Age: 61 Posts: 6,864 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 3	Re: imac rule ? I don't think you can hold two contests in the same region on the same day. __________________ http://www.southeastrcengines.com http://www.vessaero.com Remember every second of every day there are thousands of men and women giving of their lives to keep you safe. Never forget them for they never forget you!!

07-15-2008, 04:20 PM	#3
as722 Bad-ass Super Contributer! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Pennsyvania Age: 38 Posts: 1,019 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 1	Re: imac rule ? It happened a few weeks ago in the NE and it's happening again this weekend. Albert __________________ http://www.banditwallet.com/

07-15-2008, 04:24 PM	#4
Al Lewis Bad-ass Super Contributer! Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Port Orchard, WA Age: 61 Posts: 6,864 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 3	Re: imac rule ? Well I'm brand new to IMAC but if that ISN'T against the rules it sure should be. All competitors in a region should be able to participate in all events. __________________ http://www.southeastrcengines.com http://www.vessaero.com Remember every second of every day there are thousands of men and women giving of their lives to keep you safe. Never forget them for they never forget you!!

07-15-2008, 04:31 PM	#5
ifly3d Bad-ass Super Contributer! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: zebulon,NC,USA Age: 37 Posts: 1,962	Re: imac rule ? I happanes in the southeast a few times a year. But most of the time its a contest in the northern part of the region, and the other is in the southern part. Which can be 12 to 16 hour trip. Not really a big deal if they are way apart like that. ( Too me at least) Josh __________________ www.joshbunn.com www.vessaero.com

07-15-2008, 04:35 PM	#6
TheTank I'm Watching You! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Connecticut, USA Age: 31 Posts: 10,144 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 2	Re: imac rule ? The regional director should be running the show. Unfortunately, ours isn't. AMA guidelines give us 3 or 4 hundred miles I believe.... (guessing on that). As you know for me Albert, that puts me in a tough spot because I am right in the middle. A lot of guys dont check the IMAC site, or other sites, they just submit them, and assume that they are ok when they get approved, leading to these issues. I think its really the RD's responsibility to make sure that this doesnt happen... unfortunately... has anyone seen or heard from our RD anytime recently? __________________ "Hey at Joe Nall I personally saw Tank kick a kitten in the face!" --66Stang J'Tec Radiowave 3D HobbyShop Aircraft International

07-15-2008, 04:52 PM	#9
Zee Bad-ass Super Contributer! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado Age: 66 Posts: 440	Re: imac rule ? this is govern by AMA. and yes you can have two contests on same weekend in Region. Like contest here in Colorado Springs, will not have any efect on contest in Bay area of California, 1200 miles a way. I believethat it is 300 miles, on another hand as CD I would not put contest on same day even 400 miles a way. I think I may be cutting participation in my own contest that way. I also like to plan 2 weeks in between, to give people rest between travel. Zee

07-15-2008, 05:06 PM	#11
as722 Bad-ass Super Contributer! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Pennsyvania Age: 38 Posts: 1,019 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 1	Re: imac rule ? I don't see the maine contest posted on the imac site. Was it approved by our RD ? If not the points will not count. Remember that contest shown on the tentative schedule are not nescesarily approved. The cd still has to fill the proper "paper work". Albert __________________ http://www.banditwallet.com/

07-15-2008, 05:44 PM	#14
Al Lewis Bad-ass Super Contributer! Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Port Orchard, WA Age: 61 Posts: 6,864 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 3	Re: imac rule ? I guess you're not having two on the same weekend! __________________ http://www.southeastrcengines.com http://www.vessaero.com Remember every second of every day there are thousands of men and women giving of their lives to keep you safe. Never forget them for they never forget you!! Last edited by Al Lewis; 07-15-2008 at 06:04 PM.

07-15-2008, 06:02 PM	#15
prizzy Bad-ass Super Contributer! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: High Point, NC Age: 34 Posts: 9,196	Re: imac rule ? The RD shouldn't let it happen unless they are so far apart, they won't be competing for pilots. IMHO __________________ Team Futaba

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