"...or maybe an FIRS official with a rep for fair play and impartial enforcement of rules." Are you kidding me, Mr
Seutter? I'm getting ready my next article and it's about referees: there's no such specimen, except for ONE... and I doubt she'll be willing
to waste her time with a bunch of geriatric skaters. As for the rules, of course we need to abide to the general good sportmanship ones. Does ANY of those
writing here (at least) feel the need to push/shove an adversary while racing? Don't think so, but if we're going to allow italians to participate I
reckon we need some sort of referee.
Jonathan also raised an interesting point: heart attacks. Not kidding here: I suppose an ambulance would be in order, and that's another cost, that increases the entry fee.
Event duration: Jonny's right, but this is a holiday resort and not exactly a skateable island (too many mountains, not enough roads, definitely no track). I think that a whole week of races would be nice but its not quite feasible, besides it would put out many europeans that would rather come just for the week end (it's a 3 to 5 hours flight from most countries). However, I guess I can organize a couple of "special events" prior to the championship, like an indoor contest on wooden parquet and a road race on a closed circuit somewhere (laps of about 400 mts). Another interesting adventure would be a short race (it has to be, say 4-5 k at most) at 2200 metres over sea level, on a slightly uphill rough road at Teide vulcano's base. Not for everyone, surely.
Dates: how about the middle/last week of november? Here's nice and sunny, 20º to 30º during the day, no wind (southern part of the island). Besides, rates are cheaper b/c it's still low season... and afterwards Frank & me can go to Baselga
Jonathan also raised an interesting point: heart attacks. Not kidding here: I suppose an ambulance would be in order, and that's another cost, that increases the entry fee.
Event duration: Jonny's right, but this is a holiday resort and not exactly a skateable island (too many mountains, not enough roads, definitely no track). I think that a whole week of races would be nice but its not quite feasible, besides it would put out many europeans that would rather come just for the week end (it's a 3 to 5 hours flight from most countries). However, I guess I can organize a couple of "special events" prior to the championship, like an indoor contest on wooden parquet and a road race on a closed circuit somewhere (laps of about 400 mts). Another interesting adventure would be a short race (it has to be, say 4-5 k at most) at 2200 metres over sea level, on a slightly uphill rough road at Teide vulcano's base. Not for everyone, surely.
Dates: how about the middle/last week of november? Here's nice and sunny, 20º to 30º during the day, no wind (southern part of the island). Besides, rates are cheaper b/c it's still low season... and afterwards Frank & me can go to Baselga
