how about we actually see the reduced tournament fees which were spoken about before the formation of the UKUA. As I remember it one of the reasons for paying an individual fee was that it would reduced tournament fees by removing the old BUF tax. Having helped run University Outdoor Nationals this year I know how much work is involved, and also that it is quite possible to make a decent profit from a team fee of under �100 per team at a large tournament. I understand that people want to be paid for their work but tournament fees are getting a little out of control. All I ask is that TD's take a look at their profit margin and try to find a balance between making money and giving something to the sport we all love. Did I mention Tour 1? ;-)
Jon Good - Le Boeuf Abstract #44
At 18:07 06/05/2004, Giguere Stephen-BLUW31 wrote:
Hi britdisc,
I've been noting the lack of or slow entry to events this year and thought I'd share the Flyght Club situation...
With 4 nearly back to back events it costs Flyght Club
Tour 2 �150 x 1 = �150 Mixed Tour 2 �125 x 2 = �250 Tour 3 �160 x 2 = �320 Mixed Tour 3 �125 x 2 = �250 (Deadline May 14th)
So with the compressed season and the ever increasing tournament fees, before we've even played Tour 2 (and collected from the players who are playing) we're expected to shell out �970 in tournament fees because we're lucky enough to be a well developed geo team with usually two active teams.
This isn't exactly easy but given the club ran some indoor events and we collected some subs we might just about do it. I wonder if TDs (us included in the future) might think about getting deposits like Nolan has done for BritOpen or at least promising not to cash cheques until after events. It eases the pain of teams shelling so much so soon.
Steve Flyght Club
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