SARL Contests - your input needed

Geoffrey Levey, ZS6GRL, has been appointed as the SARL (South African Radio League) Contest Manager.

He has set himself the task to increase the participation in all the contests so that they become a popular event on the calendar once again.

"I do not know the full reason why participation or interest waned in the contests, but we now have a chance to correct the situation", he said. "I am prepared to modify the contests viz. rules, scoring etc to make it easier for the submission of logs, but for this to happen I need your input."

He said that he is aware of grumblings about some of the contests such as rules that have changed, scoring that is difficult and a host of other complaints. "If there were problems in the past between the SARL and the various clubs or individuals that caused this division, then let's put that all behind us and see if we can move forward with new ideas."

He also said that he is aware that the results of competitions are taking too long to be announced, and is planning on changing that situation. "I believe that the results should be announced within 12 days after the closing date for log submissions, to allow for postal submissions, and if certificates or prizes are to be awarded that they are posted shortly thereafter."

It is now your chance. If you would like to get involved in the planning of contests, or have positive suggestions, please drop Geoff an email to contest[at]sarl.org.za.

Remember it is planned to have the draft copy of the contest "blue book" for 2011 ready by the end of August 2010.

An interview with Geoff can be found on the SARL website.
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