RE: Ideas for an intro pattern class
I think the biggest reason why those on the fence don't give it a shot is because they are really not sure what's expected even after reading up about it all. Nobody wants to go out there and make a fool out of themselves. That is why it should be simplied to a level a guy could read up about it in his AMA handbook, practice it on his own if he wishes till one builds up enough confidence to compete in a contest. And the manuevers should all be basic stunts a trainer could do it. I'm sure clubs all over the country would pick up on it and have a club class only contest just for fun. Scoring should be kept basic 0-10 scores so no computer system would be needed to calculate scores.
Evan