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Re: FOUR WEEK RULING

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Subject: Re: FOUR WEEK RULING
From: "Peter Taylor" <PeterTaylor@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Sat, 10 Feb 2001 07:28:09 -0000
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Chris Broscomb wrote:

> <snip> I can't imagine a situation where players who
> have supported a band through the fundraising/public performances (extreme
> hard work) should be dropped for competition due to the availability of a
> 'prima dona'.

Well said Chris - I can't imagine it either.  But on the other hand there
are players who dislike contests, and if by dropping out they prevent the
rest of the band from competing, well then, where's the harm in bringing
others in - as long as they are not playing in the contest with any other
band.

If a band needs to bring in a player 2 weeks before the contest because of
illness or any other reason, I see no problem in principle with that.  The
nearer the contest the less time the player has to learn the piece, so it
works itself out in a way.

I formed the view a few years ago when I was a contest sec that this whole
registration system is archaic and ridiculous.  It wrongly assumes everyone
is a potential cheat and puts lots of unnecessary effort and worry on
contest secs just when they need to concentrate on playing.  I felt so sorry
for City of Oxford a while ago.  They got disqualified - not for cheating
but just for having an unregistered player.  Was there anything wrong with
that morally?

I wouldn't mind seeing the current system sped altogether.  Have a few
"rules" about what is expected by all means, but then put bands on trust to
abide by them.  If they cheat and use players from other bands they would
soon be found out and reported to an investigatory panel.  If the penalty
for cheating was really harsh, like dropping down a section or two, or a ban
on competing for 5 years, I am sure they would think twice about it.  And
just think of the effects of the bad publicity!

What do others think of this idea?

Peter Taylor
Yiewsley & West Drayton Band

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