On 07/09/2006, at 7:14 AM, Ben Wilson wrote:
In this particular instance, no one is attempting to change the "yardstick" that is the LSF achievement program. They are simply suggesting one that isn't so dependent upon contesting and the employ of other LSF members - specifically to bring more people into the soaring fold.
Ben is quite correct. The "Sportsman" program under discussion would be parallel to the existing LSF program not a replacement, and the LSF administration have made it clear that their support would be dependant on the program not diminishing the existing SAP or the LSF. Much of the discussion has been about finding ways of replacing the competition requirement with non-competition tasks that provide a comparable level of challenge and skill development. Tom Kallevang has suggested that the program should also be attractive to current LSF members. In short this would not be a soft option for those who want the kudos without effort.
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