I've not planned or scheduled anything, but I am planning a AGM sometime in October or November (I think it should happen after the BRCA meeting so we are clear on the rules for 2011, which I think we should stick closely to).
That may be too late for the new committee to organise something official, but there seems to be enough club level interest in this - I see four club officials commenting on running a round, so you've got the bones of this already - just needs someone to take the helm.
Afraid I'm a bit busy this month and need my "rest" after a busy summer. I'm still racing tho and will be playing through the winter, but personally I wouldn't be interested in a Winter Series.
The idea of racing every 2nd or 3rd week in a Summer Series between April and September is quite enough and the downtime is important to recharge the enthusiasm. If the season doesn't have downtime, then when do we do it? It's important for the longevity of the Scottish Off-road scene, not to make pigs of ourselves and feast too much.
I think part of the Summer Season should be indoors. It makes sense and seems proper - there are a few clubs that race indoors only.
But I'm not convinced that yet another series would be productive. Yes, it would benefit indoor clubs and hopefully increase numbers during the winter, but I don't think the numbers will be as big as Summer this year. Several people are already planning running other winter series (the addicts!) elsewhere and some are going to sit on their thumbs and work on using the 4 or 5 months to test and raise their game, and practice when the time allows.
I'm not trying to be deliberately negative but I don't think it'll attract the same level of commitment as the Summer Series. And for the reason of keeping things exciting in the Summer, I hope it doesn't happen - no offence intended.
Just my 2p worth and I hope no-one is offended if I decline from participating, organising or encouraging a Winter series.
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