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GRS South
On 1/16/2002 Ricky wrote in from (12.39.nnn.nnn)

Hugh,
I'm with the G man, you've done a great job and have answered most of my questions about running a race with minimal help. Let me ask this. In timing the qualifing round with a digital stop watch, where do you suggest the stop watch operator stand. My thoughts are to have the watch operator stand at the finish line, taking a "start the clock" signal from a starter at the top of the hill. The starter could signal the "start the clock" in a few ways. He could use a green flag, a small air horn or simply a walkie talkie. Now... should we start the clock as the racer makes his first move out of a 3'X 5' start box or as he crosses a line at the end of his push just before entering the course. Basically do we time the push or not? I think this is an age old question and maybe this dead horse has been beat to the point of needing a forensic pathoigist to know if it's even a horse, but I would like to know what everyones thoughts are on this? Maybe we could include the concensous in the page Hugh put together, not as a way it has to be done but only as one way it could be done.

Thanks guys!

 
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khrt
On 1/16/2002 psYch0Lloyd wrote in from (24.148.nnn.nnn)

...er, I mean Brenno, oops!

 
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khrt
On 1/16/2002 psYch0Lloyd wrote in from (24.148.nnn.nnn)

CF: The only knucklehead I know in Truckee is Bruno and you'll be stayin' w/him 'n Jeff at on the river in the Stabbin Cabin II. "...crimie, wheres my board!"

 
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khrt
On 1/15/2002 cfavero wrote in from (205.188.nnn.nnn)

or will i be srictly in fat city,cf

 
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khrt
On 1/15/2002 cfavero115 wrote in from (205.188.nnn.nnn)

hey, any knuckleheads in truckee,gonna be there for a week,strictly pleasure,let me know if there is,cf

 
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G.R.S.
On 1/15/2002 Gareth wrote in from (216.160.nnn.nnn)

Hugh-
Great job on the race Bracketing - Nice and simple format that anyone can set-up and run without expensive timing equipment!
Everyone - get out and race! That's an order!
Later
G-

 
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Grass Roots Slalom
On 1/15/2002 hugh r wrote in from (64.8.nnn.nnn)

Got a start on a page that will give some guidelines on a very simple way to qualify and bracket your racers... some hard copy sheets available too.

Check it out and let me know what you think... HR


Bracketing Sheets

 
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GRS, KHRT
On 1/15/2002 SSofS wrote in from (217.204.nnn.nnn)

Hi All
Just to keep you posted...
Things are lookin good for a slalom bash right here in the Steel City, Sheffield, UK.

It would be great to get some sort of Knucklehead/GRS US presence. If we tie it all in and make sure the races fall in near to each other, who thinks they could make it over?
Any of you Knuckleheads?

Rich
Were talkin an indoor bash, here, with an outside chance of some outdoor running next door. The road in questi8on is the only access toi the Sheffield Ski Village(largest artiuficial slopes in Europe) so that's not so likely, we'll be lookin into it.

 
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GRS Southern Chapter
On 1/13/2002 Ricky wrote in from (24.170.nnn.nnn)

We had another great day of slalom today. Had two more new guys show up give it a go. The course was set in such a way that the newbies were cleaning it after an hour or so. The slope was gradual as to promote learning to pump. Clifton Jennings was showing his old winning form and Nate and Stevie from ParkX had a diffinate nack for slalom. They'll be at the top when race time comes. Much Thanks to Clifton, Terry, Bob, Nate, Stevie and Todd for showing up and giving it all they had.

 
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GRS Southern Chapter
On 1/12/2002 Ricky wrote in from (24.170.nnn.nnn)

We had a great day of slalom. Three came out and joined Josh and I today. One of the these was a skater about 18 years old and it took him about 4 runs through our hybrid course to get the feel of pumping and after that he was hooked. He was exceptionally fast running times just a second or second and a half over mine. We will be back on the hill tomorrow afternoon and he said he would be there along with the others. Another one of my skate buds from back in the day showed up and wouldn't touch a board. He'll come around...why did he show if he wasn't interested. Time will tell.
Finally the Grass is growing.

 
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GRS SLO
On 1/11/2002 Mike Maysey wrote in from (63.255.nnn.nnn)

don't forget, Cambria at 1pm Sunday.

 
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GRS Southern Chapter
On 1/11/2002 Ricky wrote in from (12.39.nnn.nnn)

The Southern Chapter of GRS is hosting a gathering on Saturday morning at 10 am and again Sunday afternoon at 2 pm. We will be setting cones on the brand new asphalt of Concourse Drive which is one block east of ParkX Skatepark (Jetport Drive). Attending Sunday will be none other than the Godfather of skateboarding in Mississippi and my mentor as a young skater, Clifton Jennings. Clifton was the first skater in our area and was a great influence on many skaters in our area during the 70's and into the 80's until injury sidelined him. He is still very enthusiastic about skating and can't wait to slalom again after 20 years off. He is remebered by his original Quicksilver with Trackers and Sims Comps. He says it still around somewhere I have a modern board setup just for him as a welcome back gift.

It should be a good weekend of slalom and stories of the old days with the "Scolby" of Mississippi skating.

 
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KHRT
On 1/10/2002 Dave G wrote in from (208.29.nnn.nnn)

Thin blooded,But thick headed!!

 
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Freezzzzin GRS south florida
On 1/9/2002 Scabs wrote in from (208.61.nnn.nnn)

Actually during the day, it`s been warming up to mid 70s but at night it drops down to low 40s. Heater kicks in at 65% and even so I`m burried under the covers.

Perfect skating weather the past couple days but I`ve been busy digging out and restoring the drain field. It`s done now so I`ll be setting cones tomorrow. Rest assured that won`t be until after 11:00am when it warms up past the threshold...60%

Yeah I know, I`m thin blooded...heh heh heh !!!

Good news is after this front passes though, we should be seeing 80s this weekend (snicker snicker)

 
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mwola
On 1/9/2002 Paul D. wrote in from (154.5.nnn.nnn)

If it's not Canada, it's not cold.

 
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KHRT
On 1/9/2002 Dave G wrote in from (208.29.nnn.nnn)

It was ..Like -2 degrees 3 days ago,10 degrees and 14" of snow 2 days ago !!That's like you claiming 25 M.P.H and I only do 24 M.P.H..>>>> aint it all relative!!!.........Whatever!!!!!!

 
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KHuRT
On 1/9/2002 psYch0Lloyd wrote in from (198.160.nnn.nnn)

It was almost in the 50's out here in Chicago but that's still cold for Texas.

 
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SBKH
On 1/9/2002 PA Dan wrote in from (4.54.nnn.nnn)

60's...cold??? I NEED to move to CA!!!

 
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Knucklehead!
On 1/9/2002 psYch0Lloyd wrote in from (198.160.nnn.nnn)

SpeedBall: We are looking forward to having been there last week but that means we would have to reschedule tomorrow...

 
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KH
On 1/9/2002 SpeedBall wrote in from (165.24.nnn.nnn)

Why don't you all get something together in San Diego. It's a little cold here but only sometimes and thats still in the 60's

 
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GRS San Luis Obispo - Sunday 1pm
On 1/8/2002 hg wrote in from (208.14.nnn.nnn)

We're meeting at the Cambria race hill at 1pm this Sunday, Jan 13. Same dual format as our December 31st race, though we might run a bit easier course for the kids. Email for directions.

 
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GRS
On 1/8/2002 psYch0Lloyd wrote in from (24.148.nnn.nnn)

Thanks Hugh...
...its all I can do to keep up w/you!!!

 
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GRASS
On 1/7/2002 hugh r wrote in from (205.216.nnn.nnn)

Alan,

Your pages are really looking nice! It is coming together just fine! HR

 
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Grass Roots Slalom
On 1/7/2002 hugh r wrote in from (64.8.nnn.nnn)

Got some spare time? Help is needed!



GRS Project List


 
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GRS link
On 1/6/2002 hugh r wrote in from (205.216.nnn.nnn)

HC,

Good job! I have you linked in a couple of places... the link to you chapter now goes directly to you site... you now have the control over your own destiny! HR


 
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