SEB,
Given that for the past several years and especially recently, I have noticed
that course designers at many different events display a very wide range of
expertise in their course design. And given that I fully realize that a
good, safe course design is second only to the overall safety of the whole
event. I propose that we establish a certified course designer program
similar to, but different than, our safety steward program. It would have
some of the same components: national committee, training, certification
test, a training manual (Roger Johnson's treatise would be the centerpiece
and electronically downloadable) and an absolute requirement that only a
certified course designer would be allowed to design the course for each
event and that this be recorded like it is for the safety steward. There
would be two levels at each region - certified designer and trainee. There
would be one course designer steward per division and each would be a member
of the national committee. From this committee, a chairperson and secretary
would selected periodically. The committee would oversee this program always
looking for ways to improve it. Updates/issues would be sent electronically
to all designers. Since this is a brand new program, I envision that it
would take about a year for the entire club to have all the regions certify
several course designers.
This is just the beginning so I fully expect this proposal to be revised and
filled in as others provide their valuable input. I sincerely hope that the
SEB does implement this program asap. Send your comments to them.
Sincerely,
Jim Murphy
Atlanta Region
PS - On another note, maybe an Event Planning and Operation Manual can be
assembled as a electronically downloadable document from SCCA HQ. Some more
food for thought.
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