Antrim Can / Am 2014, Sept 13-14
Posted: Tue Aug 19, 2014 9:31 pm
Hey all. Hard to know where to even begin here, so let me just start and keep it brief, especially the tragic back-story...
But first:
We're racing at Home And Harvest! Perhaps it's still called the Can / Am? The dates are September 13 & 14. I haven't even figured out race fee, accoutrements, prize pool, or anything like that, so hopefully you'll come because you love to skate! Despite this race sitting on the list with 2.5 cones for months, we never really pulled it together, so this race is likely to get just one. Ah well. We have cones, a hill, an invitation, our skates, and our friends. We'll make the most of it this time, maybe some of us can begin discussions about next year after the race.
More crammed into a nutshell: I'm not taking Friday off to set up, so Saturday AM will be setup and practice for Duals before the parade. Duals will start ASAP after the parade (noon-ish) and race until they're done. If we set up another course after that, that's a bonus, last year we got several jams in. If we offer a slide jam or freestyle or "longboard race" after that even better, stay tuned. Sunday will be GS to start, followed by Super G ("longboard race") after that. I'd really like to encourage more people to try a little cross-over into wiggling, that's why. Any of that could change depending on weather or whatnot, but that's half a plan anyway.
Meals: I hope to provide 2 light breakfasts on the hill and Saturday lunch, TBD. For the rest, you know where the good stuff is at the festival, or you can live on the Powerbars and Pringles you bring with you.
Lodging: Maharishi, 25pp/night, pillows and blankets provided, you bring linens.
Entry fee & registration: I won't keep you hanging long, let me do the math, check on local resources, and I welcome your comments on the subject of a cheap race vs. prize money and trinkets. If you let me know you're likely to come, ESPECIALLY if you want the housing, that's a help.
So what happened? What's the tragic back-story?
It's not that tragic. Simply put, my situation has changed. New job, crazy hours, very unsettled, plus some new interests, plus all the mundane & ongoing concerns over life, health, kids, money, etc... I just don't have the time or mental energy I once did. I had some good people trying to help, but they were very busy too, and learning and doing all things necessary to put on a big race - that takes a good chunk of time. Time Add to that my change of email and very poor track record for checking the old ones... At the end of the day I just didn't know where to even begin, or what to say about it.
And I'm glad I said nothing, because until last week what I would have said is "that's it, I'm done". But it turns out Dr. Dan had the cure for me - a few minutes on sunny Ashton Lane last Sunday did the trick - thanks Dan & fellow racers!
So apologies to those who would have traveled for this race with full and proper notice. And to those whose messages I left hanging out there. (I'd do the full Pee Wee Herman bit here, but I don't think it would translate in text.)
THE GOOD NEWS is we're STILL RACING on Sept 13 and 14 in September. I believe this makes 9 in a row. I'll follow up with details ASAP, I'll post here and on FB on the Can / Am page. If you need me I'm back, Facebook Msg is probably best, or message here on ISSA.
I hope to see you there!
But first:
We're racing at Home And Harvest! Perhaps it's still called the Can / Am? The dates are September 13 & 14. I haven't even figured out race fee, accoutrements, prize pool, or anything like that, so hopefully you'll come because you love to skate! Despite this race sitting on the list with 2.5 cones for months, we never really pulled it together, so this race is likely to get just one. Ah well. We have cones, a hill, an invitation, our skates, and our friends. We'll make the most of it this time, maybe some of us can begin discussions about next year after the race.
More crammed into a nutshell: I'm not taking Friday off to set up, so Saturday AM will be setup and practice for Duals before the parade. Duals will start ASAP after the parade (noon-ish) and race until they're done. If we set up another course after that, that's a bonus, last year we got several jams in. If we offer a slide jam or freestyle or "longboard race" after that even better, stay tuned. Sunday will be GS to start, followed by Super G ("longboard race") after that. I'd really like to encourage more people to try a little cross-over into wiggling, that's why. Any of that could change depending on weather or whatnot, but that's half a plan anyway.
Meals: I hope to provide 2 light breakfasts on the hill and Saturday lunch, TBD. For the rest, you know where the good stuff is at the festival, or you can live on the Powerbars and Pringles you bring with you.
Lodging: Maharishi, 25pp/night, pillows and blankets provided, you bring linens.
Entry fee & registration: I won't keep you hanging long, let me do the math, check on local resources, and I welcome your comments on the subject of a cheap race vs. prize money and trinkets. If you let me know you're likely to come, ESPECIALLY if you want the housing, that's a help.
So what happened? What's the tragic back-story?
It's not that tragic. Simply put, my situation has changed. New job, crazy hours, very unsettled, plus some new interests, plus all the mundane & ongoing concerns over life, health, kids, money, etc... I just don't have the time or mental energy I once did. I had some good people trying to help, but they were very busy too, and learning and doing all things necessary to put on a big race - that takes a good chunk of time. Time Add to that my change of email and very poor track record for checking the old ones... At the end of the day I just didn't know where to even begin, or what to say about it.
And I'm glad I said nothing, because until last week what I would have said is "that's it, I'm done". But it turns out Dr. Dan had the cure for me - a few minutes on sunny Ashton Lane last Sunday did the trick - thanks Dan & fellow racers!
So apologies to those who would have traveled for this race with full and proper notice. And to those whose messages I left hanging out there. (I'd do the full Pee Wee Herman bit here, but I don't think it would translate in text.)
THE GOOD NEWS is we're STILL RACING on Sept 13 and 14 in September. I believe this makes 9 in a row. I'll follow up with details ASAP, I'll post here and on FB on the Can / Am page. If you need me I'm back, Facebook Msg is probably best, or message here on ISSA.
I hope to see you there!