Der Gasser- Letter to Editor

[George3]

Darren wrote:

There is also a challenge with attracting enough instructors. Summit Point this year was very difficult for the instructors with 2 students and only 4 run groups. That meant we were in cars 3 out of 4 sessions all day long, it was exhausting!

Personally, and I've had this conversation with many people including some of the execs, I find it difficult to want to instruct at a PCA event where I have to take 2 students and pay at the same time. Most non-PCA clubs let instructors run for free -- if I'm so busy instructing that I don't have time to drive, then I don't think I should have to pay.

DE is getting to be a competitive business and clubs need to find ways to continue to attract enough people, from all of the ranks, to keep things going. There are more and more clubs every year, more tracks, and more events.

I don't think any of us have the clear and final answer to any of this and I'd like to think this forum is a good place for this kind of discussion. I know the execs are on here reading, though they rarely comment.

Ditto.