I think all I'd add is that where possible there should be a simple set of published rules which are sent out well before any events take place and that all series events events should have had their dates published before the series commences.
If you do that, then anyone can arrange their schedule around the events they want to attend with full knowledge of what events are on and with a reasonable idea of the points available and whilst they may not agree with the methods/formula, everyone has equal chance to make it to whatever rounds they want.
The issue comes if rules get changed or events get added/moved after the overall series has started - then you'll always get complaints.
It is definitely the plan that the schedule is published as far in advance as possible.
This year it was only found out very late that nobody else was running the UKCS, or that there wouldn't be a final based on last year's standings - despite discussions taking place from October - no blame just a fact.
I can only only publish dates of comps once the individual organiser has submitted them to the IFPA calendar.
I published a list of proposed venues and dates, as soon as it was clear I'd be running this, along with contacting each of the organisers, but the proposed events still haven't been added to the IFPA calendar for confirmation - again no blame just facts.
The same goes for the final venue and dates.
Trust me, as soo as details are available and confirmed they are published here.
Likewise with changes. I don't forsee any changes being made to the rules for this year, or the next. But it may be that minor tweaks are necessary for any number of reasons.
I'd also like to make clear (although many know this already) that this isn't me making decisions based on a whim. They have all been discussed with a number of people, all of whose views I respect, even if I don't agree with, as experienced TDs and event organisers.
I have no interest in running a SERIES which consists of the same format of comps being churned out over and over, nor being in the same repeated venues. I would love to be able to add more new venues next year including Ireland and Scotland, but it does need people to put in a lot of effort themselves to run such a comp - to commit so far in advance is also a challenge. One thing that is guaranteed to put potential organisers off is seeing criticism from 'armchair organisers'.
Anybody who would like to know more about running a comp, ask any questions or even seek assistance knows that they can contact me and I will be able to offer any assistance and either help them run the comp on the day, or put them in touch with someone who can.
, or is it about the prize money which although currently unknown - is going to be far superior to any other comp you don't need to pay entry for, and higher than all but 3 or 4 comps in the UK.
Peace out
Well, he said "I'll do an hour's overtime and donate it to the club". Sounds like a clear commitment to me, and I'm sure he considers himself to be a man of his word.