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       #Post#: 8468--------------------------------------------------
       Re: World Cup Southeast Region Finals
       By: MOTHERLODELOFTS Date: August 7, 2011, 12:15 pm
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       I didn't to Jay , I already know that decent kits are very very
       hard to come by while out judging . They are hard to come by in
       my own backyard also. It is the rare year that I have a truely
       good team.
       Normaly those that do the most crying flew nothing to even give
       thought to. This is a constant fact that has always baffled me.
       
       [quote author=Jay Knepp link=topic=579.msg8466#msg8466
       date=1312736836]
       Scott, did you stand under a kit with eric while he was judging?
       [/quote]
       #Post#: 8469--------------------------------------------------
       Re: World Cup Southeast Region Finals
       By: Cliff Ball Date: August 7, 2011, 2:27 pm
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       It is what it is, Scott and most people recognize it.
       We[font=Bookman Old Style]  have been seeing posts that question
       the validity of "the judge using "HIS" standard" way before this
       WC 2011.[/font][font=Bookman Old Style][/size]
       This problem does not revolve around tight judge / loose judge.
       It has to do with the lack of a written minimum quality standard
       that every judge/flyer can use to base their judgements on.
       It is NOT OK when tumblers ( less than 10 foot in depth) are
       scored!
       It is NOT OK when birds are scored that do not break together
       in 5 or more.
       Instead of having controversy, why not try to make the rules
       set the standard? It should go a long way to improve these tacky
       situations?
       As far as "Judges that don't compete allowed to judge", The WC
       approved the judge from a list of volunteers? Correct? My Gosh!
       Did I just hear a rather high pitched snivel?
       Being a TOP FLYER is not always translate into being, a
       qualified judge, just as being a MASTER FLYER, does not always
       translate into a man we should hold in high esteem.
       Cliff[/font]
       [quote author=MOTHERLODELOFTS link=topic=579.msg8465#msg8465
       date=1312732333]
       Yea lets stomp our feet and change the rules because a one of
       the top flyers in the world  was very strict while judging.
       Funny it seems ok when tumblers and birds that don't break
       together are scored . And It's ok to have those that don't even
       compete judge. But by golly lets not repect this guy, he's too
       tough and hurts our pride.
       I'm tired of the constant whining and snilving like a bunch of
       little girls.
       [/quote]
       #Post#: 8472--------------------------------------------------
       Re: World Cup Southeast Region Finals
       By: MOTHERLODELOFTS Date: August 7, 2011, 4:00 pm
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       Cliff , for nearly 15 years I've watched those that actualy
       judge by a standard that don't count tumblers,
       wingswitches,short rolling and all get slammed by the masses .
       While those that count near everything that wiggles get a pat on
       the back.
       This years Fall fly judge is also going to get slammed as he
       judges judges by a standard . I suggest that you put some care
       into finding your regionial judge.
       Honestly though I don't see the WC going much longer . With the
       unsportmanship coming out of this country and the blantant
       cheating coming from another on how they place their qualifiers
       finaly coming to light. I don't put much faith in it's survival.
       Nice gig on the Master Flyer view, know this though. Unless you
       step it up in the finals it will take you forever and a day to
       get there if at all. Master flyer is like good judges , you
       don't have to be liked by the masses. in fact you normaly won't
       be. I will take a top flyer as a judge anyday over one that has
       never been able to do anything in competition.
       
       
       
       [quote author=Cliff Ball link=topic=579.msg8469#msg8469
       date=1312745275]
       It is what it is, Scott and most people recognize it.
       We[font=bookman old style]  have been seeing posts that question
       the validity of "the judge using "HIS" standard" way before this
       WC 2011.[/font][font=bookman old style]
       This problem does not revolve around tight judge / loose judge.
       It has to do with the lack of a written minimum quality standard
       that every judge/flyer can use to base their judgements on.
       It is NOT OK when tumblers ( less than 10 foot in depth) are
       scored!
       It is NOT OK when birds are scored that do not break together
       in 5 or more.
       Instead of having controversy, why not try to make the rules
       set the standard? It should go a long way to improve these tacky
       situations?
       As far as "Judges that don't compete allowed to judge", The WC
       approved the judge from a list of volunteers? Correct? My Gosh!
       Did I just hear a rather high pitched snivel?
       Being a TOP FLYER is not always translate into being, a
       qualified judge, just as being a MASTER FLYER, does not always
       translate into a man we should hold in high esteem.
       Cliff[/font]
       [/quote]
       #Post#: 8474--------------------------------------------------
       Re: World Cup Southeast Region Finals
       By: donnie james Date: August 7, 2011, 5:21 pm
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       hay scott,
       i have to agree with you on the world cup its going fall apart
       like you said and i believe that their to much b.s. going in the
       world cup i give a couple more years and its going to fall on
       its face big time and that's it no more world cup and the judges
       are some else like you said take a top flier to judge the w.c.
       it might last a little while longer ............donnie james
       p.s. i hope i made since
       #Post#: 8475--------------------------------------------------
       Re: World Cup Southeast Region Finals
       By: Cliff Ball Date: August 7, 2011, 5:25 pm
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       [font=Bookman Old Style]
       Scott
       You know what they say about if the shoe fits? But I do agree
       with you about the WC being in jeopardy.... for severalother
       reasons, and those you just mentioned. Actually, Ive been saying
       it for a couple years. I'm surprised it has lasted as long as it
       has. Remember? You used to deny it categorcially! LOL!
       I know lots of Master flyers who do get the respect they
       deserve and all are good pigeon managers and most are really
       good guys.... and then there are one or two will just never get
       it. Basically this hobby is a fun sport for guys who like to
       watch quality Rollers.
       But hey, nothing but good guys here. Right?
       Cliff[/font]
       [quote author=MOTHERLODELOFTS link=topic=579.msg8472#msg8472
       date=1312750824]
       
       Cliff , for nearly 15 years I've watched those that actualy
       judge by a standard that don't count tumblers,
       wingswitches,short rolling and all get slammed by the masses .
       While those that count near everything that wiggles get a pat on
       the back.
       This years Fall fly judge is also going to get slammed as he
       judges judges by a standard . I suggest that you put some care
       into finding your regionial judge.
       Honestly though I don't see the WC going much longer . With the
       unsportmanship coming out of this country and the blantant
       cheating coming from another on how they place their qualifiers
       finaly coming to light. I don't put much faith in it's survival.
       Nice gig on the Master Flyer view, know this though. Unless you
       step it up in the finals it will take you forever and a day to
       get there if at all. Master flyer is like good judges , you
       don't have to be liked by the masses. in fact you normaly won't
       be. I will take a top flyer as a judge anyday over one that has
       never been able to do anything in competition.
       [/quote]
       #Post#: 8477--------------------------------------------------
       Re: World Cup Southeast Region Finals
       By: Cliff Ball Date: August 7, 2011, 5:42 pm
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       [font=Bookman Old Style]
       PS
       Thanks for the competition encouragement. But It takes what it
       takes and if you are flying in a very competitive region (like
       me) regional wins and getting to the finals are not easy tasks.
       I didn't join the NBRC to be a Master flyer. I joined to learn
       how to fly Rollers and enjoy the company of men who do the same.
       Just between me and you, I think I would rather be friends with
       the masses and earn their respect, than win some contest. To win
       a major fly would just be icing on the cake.
       If we take the NBRC HOF, not many were winners of contests but
       many were well respected for their honesty and wisdom about
       Rollers. Almost each of them was known for their ability to help
       out, when asked and their distinct air of humility.
       For me personally, It would be a far greater honor to be found
       among the HOF members than anything else. For without those men,
       we might not have had the Master flyer program.
       Cliff
       [/font]
       #Post#: 8480--------------------------------------------------
       Re: World Cup Southeast Region Finals
       By: MOTHERLODELOFTS Date: August 7, 2011, 7:35 pm
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       It isn't their wisdom of rollers that got them there Cliff .. it
       was by going above and beyond for the sport.
       
       
       
       
       
       [quote author=Cliff Ball link=topic=579.msg8477#msg8477
       date=1312756925]
       [font=bookman old style]
       PS
       Thanks for the competition encouragement. But It takes what it
       takes and if you are flying in a very competitive region (like
       me) regional wins and getting to the finals are not easy tasks.
       I didn't join the NBRC to be a Master flyer. I joined to learn
       how to fly Rollers and enjoy the company of men who do the same.
       Just between me and you, I think I would rather be friends with
       the masses and earn their respect, than win some contest. To win
       a major fly would just be icing on the cake.
       If we take the NBRC HOF, not many were winners of contests but
       many were well respected for their honesty and wisdom about
       Rollers. Almost each of them was known for their ability to help
       out, when asked and their distinct air of humility.
       For me personally, It would be a far greater honor to be found
       among the HOF members than anything else. For without those men,
       we might not have had the Master flyer program.
       Cliff
       [/font]
       [/quote]
       #Post#: 8481--------------------------------------------------
       Re: World Cup Southeast Region Finals
       By: Cliff Ball Date: August 7, 2011, 9:54 pm
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       Sure....that, too!
       Cliff
       (my record-setting shortest post ever! LOL!)
       #Post#: 8482--------------------------------------------------
       Re: World Cup Southeast Region Finals
       By: Paul Conway Date: August 7, 2011, 10:36 pm
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       Cliff , for nearly 15 years I've watched those that actualy
       judge by a standard that don't count tumblers,
       wingswitches,short rolling and all get slammed by the masses .
       While those that count near everything that wiggles get a pat on
       the back.
       
       We'll why do you think this is.  When you have judges scoring
       almost everything  it undermines those that score tight.  Your
       statement is an arguement for fleshing out the standard,
       training judges to judge to the standard and changing the rules
       to read "judge to the NBRC/ WC/Whatever organization is best
       inserted here standard  and not the judges own personal
       standard.   One of you folks who wants no changes in the rules
       for judging stated in a post ( I went back and read some to
       learn from and nothing more) that your  standard for good birds
       might be a 1.2, so and so's might be a 1.1 and others upwards of
       a 1.4. .  This range, stated with acceptance, is not ok and
       exactly what leads to the moaning and groaning.  The moaning and
       groaning will never stop entirely, but with fleshed out rules
       for scoring folks that do moan and groan, won't gain much
       traction when they do so. In addition, the judging should bunch
       up and those scoring either way too tight or way too loose will
       stick out like a sore thumb.  You can't have someone's birds
       score well  with one judge, advance to the next level of
       competiition, fly the same and score poorly.  Who is the flyer
       gonna moan about- the tight judge of course, not so much because
       he scores tight, but because some of his fellow judges score
       loose.   flyers are gonna moan.  Some of you folks are very hard
       on your birds, others birds, other flyers and have done so here
       on the forum, even speaking to them directly about the quality
       of thier birds.  Now you know thier birds better than I do so
       whether that's correct or not I do not know, but what I do know
       is I watch the same couple folks hold absolutely everything
       about competition flying to a very high standard, except the
       rules under which they are judged.  Paul Conway
       #Post#: 8486--------------------------------------------------
       Re: World Cup Southeast Region Finals
       By: donnie james Date: August 8, 2011, 12:19 pm
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       the more i think about this we should quite talking about it and
       break down and come up with a test to see how they judge and if
       they don't get 85% or better on the score they don't pass i'm
       sure that someone will come up with a test
       ............................donny james
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