In a message dated 1/25/01 11:16:20 AM, Rick.Sylvia_at_ferginc.com writes: << Age brackets certainly have their place, but as you are all well aware, they aren't always an indicator of skill and ability. In my early 30's, I was doing a little running, and decided to enter a 5K race. It was a small local event, but nonetheless, I was pretty proud of myself when I finished about 7th of almost 30 in my Age and Gender bracket, which I think was Male ages 30-35. Ahhh, make that I'm sure about the male part, but not sure about the age range. >> I'd think the logical thing would be to have classes like 30 and over, 45 and over so that you just can't higher than your age but can enter the younger classes if you like. That way those who are afraid to race with the younger ones will have a space they feel more at home it. Joan Spinner who is an AAPR member *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
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