A question for all the women that play pinball!
For years now I have organised competitions and have awarded trophies to the best placed female players as well as for the overall competition and Juniors.
It has been brought to my attention that not all women care for these trophies (and in some cases think they are such an issue that they would no longer participate if I continue to award them).
I am polling opinions because speaking to a minority of women has resulted in very different views.
The aim behind the awarding of these trophies was only ever to encourage participation (as the gender split in comps i have organised is 21:1). I am pleased that we have some regular female players now enjoying the club and it's competitions. However, if the awarding of trophies based on gender is having a detremental effect I will of course stop buying them.
Please can I have you thoughts on the matter?
For years now I have organised competitions and have awarded trophies to the best placed female players as well as for the overall competition and Juniors.
It has been brought to my attention that not all women care for these trophies (and in some cases think they are such an issue that they would no longer participate if I continue to award them).
I am polling opinions because speaking to a minority of women has resulted in very different views.
The aim behind the awarding of these trophies was only ever to encourage participation (as the gender split in comps i have organised is 21:1). I am pleased that we have some regular female players now enjoying the club and it's competitions. However, if the awarding of trophies based on gender is having a detremental effect I will of course stop buying them.
Please can I have you thoughts on the matter?