Subject: RE: Rip Van Winkle? Sugarman? RJPjr - 2010-05-18 10:41 AM Is the owner of the RIP facility new? Wondering if any previous race problems or concerns she had were not met by the previous race director, or if the owner is just new and doesn't want to mess with a race. Does the owner receive any compensation? They may not feel that it is worth the trouble. At any rate, very unprofessional and unfriendly to not return calls or emails. I really enjoyed doing the race last year. In fact it was probably my favorite of all. I thought the swim venue was the most scenic of any OWS I have done. The run on the pea gravel nursery was great. I hope that the management of the property will reconsider. There will defintely be a hole in my race schedule if this race falls through. Same owner, there has been indications that she had problems/concerns that weren't met in the past, but again she will not discuss with me. Ditto with compensation. My understanding is that she is in the business of renting her place to the public for events (weddings, etc. ) and tours, yet she won't answer my questions as to what would be fair compensation to hold a triathlon. I agree, not very professional or courteous at all. But it's her place, she can do with it what she wants. Again, maybe an email-writing campaign from triathletes who enjoyed the race in the past may get her attention. I'm giving here afew more days to resspond to me first. Was a nice venue, but we are now considering others for our tri-club sponsored race. Suggestions welcome. |