Chip - That is a very promising idea! I have been having discussions along a similar vein with various people about something tentatively called the "Club class" basically a shortened maybe non-turnaround Sportsman. We don't really want to split our already small group of contestants down any further but I do think there is a need for the concept/class that you are talking about! The trick is in how to work it in.

Good ideas.

I also agree with Tony F. The Arvin pattern contest was the most fun I have had in a loong time at a pattern contest! Thanks again for putting in all of the work!