State Gradings

DannyS · Post by **DannyS** » Fri Feb 15, 2013 3:06 pm

Are the State Gradings/Averages of interest to members? The VRA ones were last updated on the 21st of November, 2012. Maybe we can collectively put pressure on the VRA to update them.

Cheers
Danny

Barry Davies · Post by **Barry Davies** » Fri Feb 15, 2013 3:26 pm

There is a two day council meeting this coming weekend --all interested shoot the VRA an email with a request to update.

Barry

DannyS · Post by **DannyS** » Fri Feb 15, 2013 8:57 pm

Hi Barry, I sent Geoff Evans an email the other day.

95 views so far to this topic, so get those emails going. Its not just gradings, what about news items etc.

Members and prospective new members like current websites.

Cheers
Danny

John E · Post by **John E** » Fri Feb 15, 2013 9:11 pm

Can't be updated until pm results have been forwarded to VRA. Have a go at the clubs that have not done so.
I know that one club has not done so, despite several requests from VRA. I will attend the Council meeting this weekend and I will bring the matter up.

John

John E · Post by **John E** » Fri Feb 15, 2013 9:58 pm

I'm heading to Bendigo tomorrow morning. If anyone would like me to put anything before the Council, post or pm me before 9.00 a.m tomorrow.

John

Barry Davies · Post by **Barry Davies** » Sat Feb 16, 2013 7:14 am

In this day and age of computers there is absolutely no reason why PM results should not be in the hands of the VRA by Tuesday of the week following the PM.
If it is the fault of clubs not sending in results then a forceful reminder from the VRA is in order -- I know you can take a horse to the water, but clubs need to realize that sending in results is part of the overall order.
The VRA SHOULD NOT have to remind clubs to do what is their responsibility.

DannyS · Post by **DannyS** » Sat Feb 16, 2013 8:27 am

If a club fails to submit results to the VRA then maybe the competitors could put pressure on the club. No results, no competitors.

I think that clubs and the VRA need to realise that many people use the net these days. Visit a out of date website, it gives a bad impression of the organisation and the site visitor doesn't come back.

Cheers
Danny

Barry Davies · Post by **Barry Davies** » Sat Feb 16, 2013 9:08 am

I really think the competitors don't care that much Danny.

TOM · Post by **TOM** » Sat Feb 16, 2013 10:06 am

I see so many posts on how to get people to attend events on this and other forums, yet when some of the big issues come up people seem to go deaf! This idea of grading is a proven winner, yet it falls by the wayside because people simply cant be bothered, maybe no one does care Barry! we can be our own worst enemy at times.

Clubs need to relise that grading is an important aspect to their event, many shooters would not attend if the event was ungraded, it's in theirs and the event organisers best interest to keep the grading system alive.

Just for fun, lets try an ungraded prize meeting or Queens and see how that goes down, maybe only then we will come to see how important this is for the "future of F class" we're all so keen on talking about.

macguru · Post by **macguru** » Sat Feb 16, 2013 10:50 am

Grading definitely encourages people to attend prize meetings, probably alot more than badges....

SRyan · Post by **SRyan** » Sat Feb 16, 2013 3:44 pm

Hi all,

I have to agree that our website is one of the best ways to communicate with our members and encourage new members, as long as it is kept up to date with relevant and informative information.

I will be supporting John at the meeting and pushing that this is important to the members. So hopefully we can address these issues and create some action. I am sure we can come up with something.

Cheers
Susie Ryan

DannyS · Post by **DannyS** » Sat Feb 16, 2013 7:33 pm

Barry, maybe gradings are not important, I'm sure tennis players and golfers have no interest in where they are grading wise.

John & Susie, if you can get theVRA to update the website, that I am sure would be appreciated by many members.

Cheers
Danny

DannyS · Post by **DannyS** » Sun Feb 17, 2013 5:06 pm

I notice that the VRA gradings have been updated today, unfortunately they don't appear to be correct

Norm · Post by **Norm** » Mon Feb 18, 2013 9:18 am

Who is the contact person for these grading’s?
Looks like I am now shooting for Sale! :shock:

Its a nice club, but If they want me they had better draw up an attractive contract.
I hope I come in under the salary cap.

DannyS · Post by **DannyS** » Mon Feb 18, 2013 12:18 pm

Hi Norm , can't answer your question but I'm sure Suzie or John can.

I'm going to have to stop winning PMs, I can't have my gradings keep going down or I'll end up in FB :shock:

or I could loose a few and my gradings may go up again :idea: