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TRC Gimmick Rallye Rules

2008-08-17T17:37:32Z

Ckwendt:

__NOEDITSECTION__
== Document Status ==

''This is currently just a working draft, with no official standing.''

[[User:Darin|Darin McGrew]] will lock down this document a day or two before the next TRC business meeting, which is scheduled for Tuesday, August 19.
That will give us a stable version to propose/discuss at the meeting.

Assuming that a version of this document is approved by the board, a copy shall be archived for reference (though there may also be a draft in which we discuss possible future changes).

== Current Draft ==

<center>
=== THE RALLYE CLUB OF SILICON VALLEY RULES FOR GIMMICK RALLYES ===
'''Approved Month Day, Year'''

''Originally approved as part of TRC's Operating Procedures on June 19th, 1985'' 
''And Amended November 19th, 2003'' 

'''Purpose: To assist TRC and its members in the production of quality rallye events. No information within these rules shall be sufficient to form the basis for a rallye protest'''
</center>

<ol type="1">

<li>Advertising and Flyers
<ol type="a">

<li>
Flyers must be ready before the quarterly mailing prior to the rallye.
Sometimes, flyers must be ready earlier, since quarterly mailings often include the flyer from the first rallye of the next quarter.
To allow time for printing, folding, and addressing the mailing, flyers are needed between 2 and 5 months prior to the rallye, depending upon where the rallye's date lands in the mailing schedule.
</li>

<li>
An electronic copy (in PDF) should be sent via email to the Mailing Chair and to the webmaster.
</li>

<li>
All flyers must have the following on them:
date and start time,
start location,
type of event,
entry fee,
classes (or an indication that there are multiple classes),
rallyemaster name(s) and contact info,
TRC name and/or logo,
and TRC URL (web address '''TheRallyeClub.org''').
</li>

<li>
Desirable information:
Rallyemasters are encouraged to publish the rallye-specific email addresses (<tt>mmmYY@TheRallyeClub.org </tt> where<tt> mmm </tt> is the month
and<tt> YY </tt> is the year; e.g., <tt>dec09@TheRallyeClub.org</tt>)
that forward until the rallye is well over to their real email accounts.
Flyers should also include a map of the start location, and may also include the awards presented.
If provided, phone numbers should include area codes.
</li>

</ol>
</li>

<li>Rallye Writing
<ol type="a">
<li>
Provide for Special Instructions (SIs) and other emergency instructions and signs.
There '''must never''' be any gimmicks based on Special Instructions.
Doing so would make it harder for other rallyemasters to provide directions that must taken at face value.
</li>

<li>
When possible, it is best to avoid relying upon the distinction between an SI and a Supp on the Supp/SI page.
Rallyists do miss the distinction, and will keep looking for gimmicks, thinking they're working on a Supp rather than an SI.
</li>

<li>
Busy streets should be avoided, except during traverses.
Rallyists must be able to pull over safely to review/discuss the rallye instructions without blocking traffic.
This is especially important at coursemarker locations, and at locations where Route Instructions, Bonuses, Notes, etc. are executed.
Rallyists should also be able to drive safely at speeds below the posted speed limit, carefully looking for and reading signs.
Rallyemasters and precheckers must use their best judgement.
Some two-lane streets with 25mph speed limits can be too crowded/busy to use, while
some four-lane streets with 35mph speed limits can be quiet and perfectly fine. It is strongly recommended on gimmick rallyes that no coursemarkers nor signs with gimmicks be placed on busy multi-lane roads or Expressways such as El Camino Real, Charleston, Lawrence Expressway, etc.
</li>
</ol>
</li>

<li>Prechecks
<ol type="a">

<li>
At least one precheck must be driven, preferably at the same time and day of the week as the rallye.
</li>

<li>
Prechecks must include a full instruction set, a critique (with point values), and a map or other indication of sign locations.
</li>

<li>
A driven precheck must be performed at least two weeks before the event by a qualified expert.
</li>

<li>
If possible, have more than one car precheck the rallye.
Also, it is helpful to have precheckers of different experience levels (master experts may overlook simple things that trip up novices).
</li>

<li>
Rallyists who prefer different (and sometimes incompatible) styles of prechecking rallyes should be encouraged to precheck the rallye separately, at different times.
Also, it is helpful if precheckers receive any corrections from earlier prechecks before beginning their own precheck.
</li>

<li>
The rallyemaster must either make all changes required by the prechecker, resolve the problems with the prechecker, or if they cannot resolve it between them, report the problem to the President or Competition Director or their delegate. The rallyemaster is subject to their decisions.
</li>
</ol>
</li>

<li>Before The Rallye
<ol type="a">
<li>
At least one week before the event date, a corrected copy of the instructions shall be received by the prechecker to confirm that all changes and corrections have been made.
</li>

<li>
The rallye course must be previewed within 24 hours of the event.
Putting up the coursemarkers for coursemarker rallyes would meet this requirement.
</li>

<li>
For CM rallyes, CMs must be erected by someone not competing in the rallye (as rallyists shouldn't know where the CMs are).
One exception is the start CM, which is intentionally obvious to all.
</li>

<li>
For CM rallyes, the rallyemaster is responsible for removing any old course markers along his route from any previous rallyes.
And tape should be removed from poles along the route so that contestants do not think that there is a missing marker.
</li>

<li>
The manager of the finish location should be notified at least one week in advance of the event.
After the start closes, call again as a reminder, and to let the manager know the final headcount.
</li>

<li>
Rallyists appreciate being able to download preliminary General Instructions from the TRC web site before the rallye.
Rallyemasters should send preliminary General Instructions (in PDF format) to the TRC webmaster about a week prior to the event.
Rallyemasters should note any changes between the preliminary General Instructions and the final General Instructions.
For example, updated sections can be highlighted or marked with change bars, or a list of changes can be posted at the start.

However, preliminary General Instructions that differ substantially from the final General Instructions are useless.
If your General Instructions are still unstable a week before the rallye, then wait until they are stable before publishing preliminary General Instructions.

</li>
All events must be insured before they may be conducted. The insurance chair will perform the necessary functions, but the competition director shall cancel/delay an event if the insurance has not been obtained for a particular event.
</ol>
</li>

<li>At the Rallye Finish
<ol type="a">

<li>
All TRC rallyes will provide a club supplied evaluation cards to all contestants.
</li>

<li>
At the finish, results shall be posted on scoreboard, projector, computer screen, etc.
</li>

</ol>
</li>

<li>Posted Signs
<ol type="a">

<li>
All posted signs should be placed in safe locations where easily seen, and they shall be legible.
If any part of the rallye is at night, then reflective tape must be on all posted signs.
</li>

<li>
The printing on signs government-erected for the purpose of guiding or
informing motorists at large should not be altered or defaced in any way.
Any augmentation of a government sign should be restored within 24 hours
after the rallye.
For example, reflective tape may be placed on government signs, if needed,
as long as no lettering is covered and the tape is removed after the rallye.
</li>

<li>
Signs posted for the rallye should be readily visible. They should be of substantial material and strategically located (typically, high) so that they are not easily removed or altered.
</li>

<li>
Emergency signs must be marked as Special Instructions (SIs).
There must never be any gimmicks based on emergency signs (or other SIs).
</li>

</ol>
</li>

<li>Score Sheets and Scoring
<ol type="a">

<li>
Each car will be provided with one score sheet.
</li>

<li>
Each score sheet will have spaces for the following information:
car number,
class,
driver & navigator name,
club affiliations,
email addresses,
and passenger names.
To avoid difficulties publishing the results, it is strongly recommended that you do not include gimmicks on:
car number,
driver & navigator name,
or email addresses.
</li>

<li>
Score sheets should include spaces for postal addresses.
Score sheets should also include spaces/check-boxes for rallyists to approve the use of their email addresses for finish results and for future event notifications (membership in the trc-events list).
</li>

<li>
A 15-minute grace period must be provided for score sheets to be turned in after the rallye end time.
A penalty can apply during this time.
However, the penalty per minute late cannot exceed the value of a single gimmick.
</li>

</ol>
</li>

<li>Protests
<ol type="a">

<li>
All rallyes will have provisions for written protests.
There must be a time given for when protest are due, generally 5 minutes after last call for score sheets.
</li>

<li>
The Competition Director will select (or will designate someone else to select) the protest committee.
The protest committee should consist of least one qualified non-competitor (not the rallyemaster) and two competitors (experts if possible).
</li>

<li>
Rallyemasters may voluntarily eliminate or re-score a portion of the rallye prior to the actions of the protest committee.
</li>

<li>
The protest committee must receive all protests.
The protest committee may overrule the rallyemaster's decisions to deny protests.
The protest committee should read all protests granted by the rallyemaster to ensure consistency between their rulings and those of the rallyemaster.
</li>

<li>
The committee should decide all protests in private.
</li>

<li>
Actions taken in resolving protests should be applied as evenly as possible, but they may affect only one car, cars in specific class(es), or all competitors.
Actions often are granted to all cars with a certain set of entries recorded on their score sheet.
</li>

<li>
Any change affecting all cars made before protest deadline should be made known, to reduce protests about it.
</li>

</ol>
</li>

<li>Results
<ol type="a">

<li>
Results must be emailed and posted on the TRC web site within 2 weeks.
Send email to: <tt>trc-talk@TheRallyeClub.org, webmaster@TheRallyeClub.org</tt> 
Include the email addresses of all rallyists in the<tt> bcc: </tt> field.
</li>

<li>
The winner of the TRC Top Score must be indicated.
This award goes to the highest placing member of TRC.
</li>

<li>
If there is a tie for the TRC Top Score, then the tie is broken in favor of the team in the lowest class.
If there is still a tie (i.e., the teams are in the same class), then the tie is broken in favor of the team that ''lost'' the tie breaker.
</li>

<li>
For all rallyists, the results must include full names, class, club affiliations, car number, score and place.
The results must also include the names of all workers and precheckers.
</li>

<li>
A copy of the results must be sent to the Championship points keeper.
</li>

</ol>
</li>

<li>After Event
<ol type="a">

<li>
All posted signs must be removed within nine days.
</li>

<li>
Within two weeks, or at the next club meeting, the score sheets shall be given to the club Secretary.
</li>

</ol>
</li>

<li>Finances
<ol type="a">

<li>
During the event, the Treasurer or his designee shall collect all moneys received. At the next club meeting, a complete financial report will be made to the club.
</li>

<li>
Moneys owed the rallyemaster may be withheld until all posted signs are removed and the results are sent, as well as the rallyemaster having made an earnest attempt to comply with all provisions of TRC operating procedures and these Rules.
</li>

<li>
Unless other arrangements are approved (as described in TRC's bylaws) in advance,
TRC will receive all proceeds from the rallye, and will pay all reasonable expenses.
Usual expenses include, but are not limited to:
inexpensive items given away at the start or at checkpoints,
awards,
insurance,
printing,
and postage for the quarterly mailing.
Rallyemasters risk no financial loss.
</li>

<li>
One alternative arrangement that could be approved would be a 50–50 split:
After all reasonable expenses are paid, TRC and the associated club or rallyemaster would split evenly any profit or loss.
</li>

</ol>
</li>
</ol>

TRC Gimmick Rallye Rules

2008-08-17T17:26:55Z

Ckwendt:

__NOEDITSECTION__
== Document Status ==

''This is currently just a working draft, with no official standing.''

[[User:Darin|Darin McGrew]] will lock down this document a day or two before the next TRC business meeting, which is scheduled for Tuesday, August 19.
That will give us a stable version to propose/discuss at the meeting.

Assuming that a version of this document is approved by the board, a copy shall be archived for reference (though there may also be a draft in which we discuss possible future changes).

== Current Draft ==

<center>
=== THE RALLYE CLUB OF SILICON VALLEY RULES FOR GIMMICK RALLYES ===
'''Approved Month Day, Year'''

''Originally approved as part of TRC's Operating Procedures on June 19th, 1985'' 
''And Amended November 19th, 2003'' 

'''Purpose: To assist TRC and its members in the production of quality rallye events. No information within these rules shall be sufficient to form the basis for a rallye protest'''
</center>

<ol type="1">

<li>Advertising and Flyers
<ol type="a">

<li>
Flyers must be ready before the quarterly mailing prior to the rallye.
Sometimes, flyers must be ready earlier, since quarterly mailings often include the flyer from the first rallye of the next quarter.
To allow time for printing, folding, and addressing the mailing, flyers are needed between 2 and 5 months prior to the rallye, depending upon where the rallye's date lands in the mailing schedule.
</li>

<li>
An electronic copy (in PDF) should be sent via email to the Mailing Chair and to the webmaster.
</li>

<li>
All flyers must have the following on them:
date and start time,
start location,
type of event,
entry fee,
classes (or an indication that there are multiple classes),
rallyemaster name(s) and contact info,
TRC name and/or logo,
and TRC URL (web address '''TheRallyeClub.org''').
</li>

<li>
Desirable information:
Rallyemasters are encouraged to publish the rallye-specific email addresses (<tt>mmmYY@TheRallyeClub.org </tt> where<tt> mmm </tt> is the month
and<tt> YY </tt> is the year; e.g., <tt>dec09@TheRallyeClub.org</tt>)
that forward until the rallye is well over to their real email accounts.
Flyers should also include a map of the start location, and may also include the awards presented.
If provided, phone numbers should include area codes.
</li>

</ol>
</li>

<li>Rallye Writing
<ol type="a">
<li>
Provide for Special Instructions (SIs) and other emergency instructions and signs.
There '''must never''' be any gimmicks based on Special Instructions.
Doing so would make it harder for other rallyemasters to provide directions that must taken at face value.
</li>

<li>
When possible, it is best to avoid relying upon the distinction between an SI and a Supp on the Supp/SI page.
Rallyists do miss the distinction, and will keep looking for gimmicks, thinking they're working on a Supp rather than an SI.
</li>

<li>
Busy streets should be avoided, except during traverses.
Rallyists must be able to pull over safely to review/discuss the rallye instructions without blocking traffic.
This is especially important at coursemarker locations, and at locations where Route Instructions, Bonuses, Notes, etc. are executed.
Rallyists should also be able to drive safely at speeds below the posted speed limit, carefully looking for and reading signs.
Rallyemasters and precheckers must use their best judgement.
Some two-lane streets with 25mph speed limits can be too crowded/busy to use, while
some four-lane streets with 35mph speed limits can be quiet and perfectly fine. It is strongly recommended on gimmick rallyes that no coursemarkers nor signs with gimmicks be placed on busy multi-lane roads or Expressways such as El Camino Real, Charleston, Lawrence Expressway, etc.
</li>
</ol>
</li>

<li>Prechecks
<ol type="a">

<li>
At least one precheck must be driven, preferably at the same time and day of the week as the rallye.
</li>

<li>
Prechecks must include a full instruction set, a critique (with point values), and a map or other indication of sign locations.
</li>

<li>
A driven precheck must be performed at least two weeks before the event by a qualified expert.
</li>

<li>
If possible, have more than one car precheck the rallye.
Also, it is helpful to have precheckers of different experience levels (master experts may overlook simple things that trip up novices).
</li>

<li>
Rallyists who prefer different (and sometimes incompatible) styles of prechecking rallyes should be encouraged to precheck the rallye separately, at different times.
Also, it is helpful if precheckers receive any corrections from earlier prechecks before beginning their own precheck.
</li>

<li>
The rallyemaster must either make all changes required by the prechecker, resolve the problems with the prechecker, or if they cannot resolve it between them, report the problem to the President or Competition Director or their delegate. The rallyemaster is subject to their decisions.
</li>
</ol>
</li>

<li>Before The Rallye
<ol type="a">
<li>
At least one week before the event date, a corrected copy of the instructions shall be received by the prechecker to confirm that all changes and corrections have been made.
</li>

<li>
The rallye course must be previewed within 24 hours of the event.
Putting up the coursemarkers for coursemarker rallyes would meet this requirement.
</li>

<li>
For CM rallyes, CMs must be erected by someone not competing in the rallye (as rallyists shouldn't know where the CMs are).
One exception is the start CM, which is intentionally obvious to all.
</li>

<li>
For CM rallyes, the rallyemaster is responsible for removing any old course markers along his route from any previous rallyes.
And tape should be removed from poles along the route so that contestants do not think that there is a missing marker.
</li>

<li>
The manager of the finish location should be notified at least one week in advance of the event.
After the start closes, call again as a reminder, and to let the manager know the final headcount.
</li>

<li>
Rallyists appreciate being able to download preliminary General Instructions from the TRC web site before the rallye.
Rallyemasters should send preliminary General Instructions (in PDF format) to the TRC webmaster about a week prior to the event.
Rallyemasters should note any changes between the preliminary General Instructions and the final General Instructions.
For example, updated sections can be highlighted or marked with change bars, or a list of changes can be posted at the start.

However, preliminary General Instructions that differ substantially from the final General Instructions are useless.
If your General Instructions are still unstable a week before the rallye, then wait until they are stable before publishing preliminary General Instructions.

</li>

</ol>
</li>

<li>At the Rallye Finish
<ol type="a">

<li>
All TRC rallyes will provide a club supplied evaluation cards to all contestants.
</li>

<li>
At the finish, results shall be posted on scoreboard, projector, computer screen, etc.
</li>

</ol>
</li>

<li>Posted Signs
<ol type="a">

<li>
All posted signs should be placed in safe locations where easily seen, and they shall be legible.
If any part of the rallye is at night, then reflective tape must be on all posted signs.
</li>

<li>
The printing on signs government-erected for the purpose of guiding or
informing motorists at large should not be altered or defaced in any way.
Any augmentation of a government sign should be restored within 24 hours
after the rallye.
For example, reflective tape may be placed on government signs, if needed,
as long as no lettering is covered and the tape is removed after the rallye.
</li>

<li>
Signs posted for the rallye should be readily visible. They should be of substantial material and strategically located (typically, high) so that they are not easily removed or altered.
</li>

<li>
Emergency signs must be marked as Special Instructions (SIs).
There must never be any gimmicks based on emergency signs (or other SIs).
</li>

</ol>
</li>

<li>Score Sheets and Scoring
<ol type="a">

<li>
Each car will be provided with one score sheet.
</li>

<li>
Each score sheet will have spaces for the following information:
car number,
class,
driver & navigator name,
club affiliations,
email addresses,
and passenger names.
To avoid difficulties publishing the results, it is strongly recommended that you do not include gimmicks on:
car number,
driver & navigator name,
or email addresses.
</li>

<li>
Score sheets should include spaces for postal addresses.
Score sheets should also include spaces/check-boxes for rallyists to approve the use of their email addresses for finish results and for future event notifications (membership in the trc-events list).
</li>

<li>
A 15-minute grace period must be provided for score sheets to be turned in after the rallye end time.
A penalty can apply during this time.
However, the penalty per minute late cannot exceed the value of a single gimmick.
</li>

</ol>
</li>

<li>Protests
<ol type="a">

<li>
All rallyes will have provisions for written protests.
There must be a time given for when protest are due, generally 5 minutes after last call for score sheets.
</li>

<li>
The Competition Director will select (or will designate someone else to select) the protest committee.
The protest committee should consist of least one qualified non-competitor (not the rallyemaster) and two competitors (experts if possible).
</li>

<li>
Rallyemasters may voluntarily eliminate or re-score a portion of the rallye prior to the actions of the protest committee.
</li>

<li>
The protest committee must receive all protests.
The protest committee may overrule the rallyemaster's decisions to deny protests.
The protest committee should read all protests granted by the rallyemaster to ensure consistency between their rulings and those of the rallyemaster.
</li>

<li>
The committee should decide all protests in private.
</li>

<li>
Actions taken in resolving protests should be applied as evenly as possible, but they may affect only one car, cars in specific class(es), or all competitors.
Actions often are granted to all cars with a certain set of entries recorded on their score sheet.
</li>

<li>
Any change affecting all cars made before protest deadline should be made known, to reduce protests about it.
</li>

</ol>
</li>

<li>Results
<ol type="a">

<li>
Results must be emailed and posted on the TRC web site within 2 weeks.
Send email to: <tt>trc-talk@TheRallyeClub.org, webmaster@TheRallyeClub.org</tt> 
Include the email addresses of all rallyists in the<tt> bcc: </tt> field.
</li>

<li>
The winner of the TRC Top Score must be indicated.
This award goes to the highest placing member of TRC.
</li>

<li>
If there is a tie for the TRC Top Score, then the tie is broken in favor of the team in the lowest class.
If there is still a tie (i.e., the teams are in the same class), then the tie is broken in favor of the team that ''lost'' the tie breaker.
</li>

<li>
For all rallyists, the results must include full names, class, club affiliations, car number, score and place.
The results must also include the names of all workers and precheckers.
</li>

<li>
A copy of the results must be sent to the Championship points keeper.
</li>

</ol>
</li>

<li>After Event
<ol type="a">

<li>
All posted signs must be removed within nine days.
</li>

<li>
Within two weeks, or at the next club meeting, the score sheets shall be given to the club Secretary.
</li>

</ol>
</li>

<li>Finances
<ol type="a">

<li>
During the event, the Treasurer or his designee shall collect all moneys received. At the next club meeting, a complete financial report will be made to the club.
</li>

<li>
Moneys owed the rallyemaster may be withheld until all posted signs are removed and the results are sent, as well as the rallyemaster having made an earnest attempt to comply with all provisions of TRC operating procedures and these Rules.
</li>

<li>
Unless other arrangements are approved (as described in TRC's bylaws) in advance,
TRC will receive all proceeds from the rallye, and will pay all reasonable expenses.
Usual expenses include, but are not limited to:
inexpensive items given away at the start or at checkpoints,
awards,
insurance,
printing,
and postage for the quarterly mailing.
Rallyemasters risk no financial loss.
</li>

<li>
One alternative arrangement that could be approved would be a 50–50 split:
After all reasonable expenses are paid, TRC and the associated club or rallyemaster would split evenly any profit or loss.
</li>

</ol>
</li>
</ol>

TRC Gimmick Rallye Rules

2008-08-17T17:24:54Z

Ckwendt:

__NOEDITSECTION__
== Document Status ==

''This is currently just a working draft, with no official standing.''

[[User:Darin|Darin McGrew]] will lock down this document a day or two before the next TRC business meeting, which is scheduled for Tuesday, August 19.
That will give us a stable version to propose/discuss at the meeting.

Assuming that a version of this document is approved by the board, a copy shall be archived for reference (though there may also be a draft in which we discuss possible future changes).

== Current Draft ==

<center>
=== THE RALLYE CLUB OF SILICON VALLEY RULES FOR GIMMICK RALLYES ===
'''Approved Month Day, Year'''

''Originally approved as part of TRC's Operating Procedures on June 19th, 1985'' 
''And Amended November 19th, 2003'' 

'''Purpose: To assist TRC and its members in the production of quality rallye events. No information within this rules can form the basis for a rallye protest'''
</center>

<ol type="1">

<li>Advertising and Flyers
<ol type="a">

<li>
Flyers must be ready before the quarterly mailing prior to the rallye.
Sometimes, flyers must be ready earlier, since quarterly mailings often include the flyer from the first rallye of the next quarter.
To allow time for printing, folding, and addressing the mailing, flyers are needed between 2 and 5 months prior to the rallye, depending upon where the rallye's date lands in the mailing schedule.
</li>

<li>
An electronic copy (in PDF) should be sent via email to the Mailing Chair and to the webmaster.
</li>

<li>
All flyers must have the following on them:
date and start time,
start location,
type of event,
entry fee,
classes (or an indication that there are multiple classes),
rallyemaster name(s) and contact info,
TRC name and/or logo,
and TRC URL (web address '''TheRallyeClub.org''').
</li>

<li>
Desirable information:
Rallyemasters are encouraged to publish the rallye-specific email addresses (<tt>mmmYY@TheRallyeClub.org </tt> where<tt> mmm </tt> is the month
and<tt> YY </tt> is the year; e.g., <tt>dec09@TheRallyeClub.org</tt>)
that forward until the rallye is well over to their real email accounts.
Flyers should also include a map of the start location, and may also include the awards presented.
If provided, phone numbers should include area codes.
</li>

</ol>
</li>

<li>Rallye Writing
<ol type="a">
<li>
Provide for Special Instructions (SIs) and other emergency instructions and signs.
There '''must never''' be any gimmicks based on Special Instructions.
Doing so would make it harder for other rallyemasters to provide directions that must taken at face value.
</li>

<li>
When possible, it is best to avoid relying upon the distinction between an SI and a Supp on the Supp/SI page.
Rallyists do miss the distinction, and will keep looking for gimmicks, thinking they're working on a Supp rather than an SI.
</li>

<li>
Busy streets should be avoided, except during traverses.
Rallyists must be able to pull over safely to review/discuss the rallye instructions without blocking traffic.
This is especially important at coursemarker locations, and at locations where Route Instructions, Bonuses, Notes, etc. are executed.
Rallyists should also be able to drive safely at speeds below the posted speed limit, carefully looking for and reading signs.
Rallyemasters and precheckers must use their best judgement.
Some two-lane streets with 25mph speed limits can be too crowded/busy to use, while
some four-lane streets with 35mph speed limits can be quiet and perfectly fine. It is strongly recommended on gimmick rallyes that no coursemarkers nor signs with gimmicks be placed on busy multi-lane roads or Expressways such as El Camino Real, Charleston, Lawrence Expressway, etc.
</li>
</ol>
</li>

<li>Prechecks
<ol type="a">

<li>
At least one precheck must be driven, preferably at the same time and day of the week as the rallye.
</li>

<li>
Prechecks must include a full instruction set, a critique (with point values), and a map or other indication of sign locations.
</li>

<li>
A driven precheck must be performed at least two weeks before the event by a qualified expert.
</li>

<li>
If possible, have more than one car precheck the rallye.
Also, it is helpful to have precheckers of different experience levels (master experts may overlook simple things that trip up novices).
</li>

<li>
Rallyists who prefer different (and sometimes incompatible) styles of prechecking rallyes should be encouraged to precheck the rallye separately, at different times.
Also, it is helpful if precheckers receive any corrections from earlier prechecks before beginning their own precheck.
</li>

<li>
The rallyemaster must either make all changes required by the prechecker, resolve the problems with the prechecker, or if they cannot resolve it between them, report the problem to the President or Competition Director or their delegate. The rallyemaster is subject to their decisions.
</li>
</ol>
</li>

<li>Before The Rallye
<ol type="a">
<li>
At least one week before the event date, a corrected copy of the instructions shall be received by the prechecker to confirm that all changes and corrections have been made.
</li>

<li>
The rallye course must be previewed within 24 hours of the event.
Putting up the coursemarkers for coursemarker rallyes would meet this requirement.
</li>

<li>
For CM rallyes, CMs must be erected by someone not competing in the rallye (as rallyists shouldn't know where the CMs are).
One exception is the start CM, which is intentionally obvious to all.
</li>

<li>
For CM rallyes, the rallyemaster is responsible for removing any old course markers along his route from any previous rallyes.
And tape should be removed from poles along the route so that contestants do not think that there is a missing marker.
</li>

<li>
The manager of the finish location should be notified at least one week in advance of the event.
After the start closes, call again as a reminder, and to let the manager know the final headcount.
</li>

<li>
Rallyists appreciate being able to download preliminary General Instructions from the TRC web site before the rallye.
Rallyemasters should send preliminary General Instructions (in PDF format) to the TRC webmaster about a week prior to the event.
Rallyemasters should note any changes between the preliminary General Instructions and the final General Instructions.
For example, updated sections can be highlighted or marked with change bars, or a list of changes can be posted at the start.

However, preliminary General Instructions that differ substantially from the final General Instructions are useless.
If your General Instructions are still unstable a week before the rallye, then wait until they are stable before publishing preliminary General Instructions.

</li>

</ol>
</li>

<li>At the Rallye Finish
<ol type="a">

<li>
All TRC rallyes will provide a club supplied evaluation cards to all contestants.
</li>

<li>
At the finish, results shall be posted on scoreboard, projector, computer screen, etc.
</li>

</ol>
</li>

<li>Posted Signs
<ol type="a">

<li>
All posted signs should be placed in safe locations where easily seen, and they shall be legible.
If any part of the rallye is at night, then reflective tape must be on all posted signs.
</li>

<li>
The printing on signs government-erected for the purpose of guiding or
informing motorists at large should not be altered or defaced in any way.
Any augmentation of a government sign should be restored within 24 hours
after the rallye.
For example, reflective tape may be placed on government signs, if needed,
as long as no lettering is covered and the tape is removed after the rallye.
</li>

<li>
Signs posted for the rallye should be readily visible. They should be of substantial material and strategically located (typically, high) so that they are not easily removed or altered.
</li>

<li>
Emergency signs must be marked as Special Instructions (SIs).
There must never be any gimmicks based on emergency signs (or other SIs).
</li>

</ol>
</li>

<li>Score Sheets and Scoring
<ol type="a">

<li>
Each car will be provided with one score sheet.
</li>

<li>
Each score sheet will have spaces for the following information:
car number,
class,
driver & navigator name,
club affiliations,
email addresses,
and passenger names.
To avoid difficulties publishing the results, it is strongly recommended that you do not include gimmicks on:
car number,
driver & navigator name,
or email addresses.
</li>

<li>
Score sheets should include spaces for postal addresses.
Score sheets should also include spaces/check-boxes for rallyists to approve the use of their email addresses for finish results and for future event notifications (membership in the trc-events list).
</li>

<li>
A 15-minute grace period must be provided for score sheets to be turned in after the rallye end time.
A penalty can apply during this time.
However, the penalty per minute late cannot exceed the value of a single gimmick.
</li>

</ol>
</li>

<li>Protests
<ol type="a">

<li>
All rallyes will have provisions for written protests.
There must be a time given for when protest are due, generally 5 minutes after last call for score sheets.
</li>

<li>
The Competition Director will select (or will designate someone else to select) the protest committee.
The protest committee should consist of least one qualified non-competitor (not the rallyemaster) and two competitors (experts if possible).
</li>

<li>
Rallyemasters may voluntarily eliminate or re-score a portion of the rallye prior to the actions of the protest committee.
</li>

<li>
The protest committee must receive all protests.
The protest committee may overrule the rallyemaster's decisions to deny protests.
The protest committee should read all protests granted by the rallyemaster to ensure consistency between their rulings and those of the rallyemaster.
</li>

<li>
The committee should decide all protests in private.
</li>

<li>
Actions taken in resolving protests should be applied as evenly as possible, but they may affect only one car, cars in specific class(es), or all competitors.
Actions often are granted to all cars with a certain set of entries recorded on their score sheet.
</li>

<li>
Any change affecting all cars made before protest deadline should be made known, to reduce protests about it.
</li>

</ol>
</li>

<li>Results
<ol type="a">

<li>
Results must be emailed and posted on the TRC web site within 2 weeks.
Send email to: <tt>trc-talk@TheRallyeClub.org, webmaster@TheRallyeClub.org</tt> 
Include the email addresses of all rallyists in the<tt> bcc: </tt> field.
</li>

<li>
The winner of the TRC Top Score must be indicated.
This award goes to the highest placing member of TRC.
</li>

<li>
If there is a tie for the TRC Top Score, then the tie is broken in favor of the team in the lowest class.
If there is still a tie (i.e., the teams are in the same class), then the tie is broken in favor of the team that ''lost'' the tie breaker.
</li>

<li>
For all rallyists, the results must include full names, class, club affiliations, car number, score and place.
The results must also include the names of all workers and precheckers.
</li>

<li>
A copy of the results must be sent to the Championship points keeper.
</li>

</ol>
</li>

<li>After Event
<ol type="a">

<li>
All posted signs must be removed within nine days.
</li>

<li>
Within two weeks, or at the next club meeting, the score sheets shall be given to the club Secretary.
</li>

</ol>
</li>

<li>Finances
<ol type="a">

<li>
During the event, the Treasurer or his designee shall collect all moneys received. At the next club meeting, a complete financial report will be made to the club.
</li>

<li>
Moneys owed the rallyemaster may be withheld until all posted signs are removed and the results are sent, as well as the rallyemaster having made an earnest attempt to comply with all provisions of TRC operating procedures and these Rules.
</li>

<li>
Unless other arrangements are approved (as described in TRC's bylaws) in advance,
TRC will receive all proceeds from the rallye, and will pay all reasonable expenses.
Usual expenses include, but are not limited to:
inexpensive items given away at the start or at checkpoints,
awards,
insurance,
printing,
and postage for the quarterly mailing.
Rallyemasters risk no financial loss.
</li>

<li>
One alternative arrangement that could be approved would be a 50–50 split:
After all reasonable expenses are paid, TRC and the associated club or rallyemaster would split evenly any profit or loss.
</li>

</ol>
</li>
</ol>

TRC Gimmick Rallye Rules

2008-08-17T17:23:18Z

Ckwendt:

__NOEDITSECTION__
== Document Status ==

''This is currently just a working draft, with no official standing.''

[[User:Darin|Darin McGrew]] will lock down this document a day or two before the next TRC business meeting, which is scheduled for Tuesday, August 19.
That will give us a stable version to propose/discuss at the meeting.

Assuming that a version of this document is approved by the board, a copy shall be archived for reference (though there may also be a draft in which we discuss possible future changes).

== Current Draft ==

<center>
=== THE RALLYE CLUB OF SILICON VALLEY RULES FOR GIMMICK RALLYES ===
'''Approved Month Day, Year'''

''Originally approved as part of TRC's Operating Procedures on June 19th, 1985'' 
''And Amended November 19th, 2003'' 

'''Purpose: To assist TRC and its members in the production of quality rallye events.'''
</center>

<ol type="1">

<li>Advertising and Flyers
<ol type="a">

<li>
Flyers must be ready before the quarterly mailing prior to the rallye.
Sometimes, flyers must be ready earlier, since quarterly mailings often include the flyer from the first rallye of the next quarter.
To allow time for printing, folding, and addressing the mailing, flyers are needed between 2 and 5 months prior to the rallye, depending upon where the rallye's date lands in the mailing schedule.
</li>

<li>
An electronic copy (in PDF) should be sent via email to the Mailing Chair and to the webmaster.
</li>

<li>
All flyers must have the following on them:
date and start time,
start location,
type of event,
entry fee,
classes (or an indication that there are multiple classes),
rallyemaster name(s) and contact info,
TRC name and/or logo,
and TRC URL (web address '''TheRallyeClub.org''').
</li>

<li>
Desirable information:
Rallyemasters are encouraged to publish the rallye-specific email addresses (<tt>mmmYY@TheRallyeClub.org </tt> where<tt> mmm </tt> is the month
and<tt> YY </tt> is the year; e.g., <tt>dec09@TheRallyeClub.org</tt>)
that forward until the rallye is well over to their real email accounts.
Flyers should also include a map of the start location, and may also include the awards presented.
If provided, phone numbers should include area codes.
</li>

</ol>
</li>

<li>Rallye Writing
<ol type="a">
<li>
Provide for Special Instructions (SIs) and other emergency instructions and signs.
There '''must never''' be any gimmicks based on Special Instructions.
Doing so would make it harder for other rallyemasters to provide directions that must taken at face value.
</li>

<li>
When possible, it is best to avoid relying upon the distinction between an SI and a Supp on the Supp/SI page.
Rallyists do miss the distinction, and will keep looking for gimmicks, thinking they're working on a Supp rather than an SI.
</li>

<li>
Busy streets should be avoided, except during traverses.
Rallyists must be able to pull over safely to review/discuss the rallye instructions without blocking traffic.
This is especially important at coursemarker locations, and at locations where Route Instructions, Bonuses, Notes, etc. are executed.
Rallyists should also be able to drive safely at speeds below the posted speed limit, carefully looking for and reading signs.
Rallyemasters and precheckers must use their best judgement.
Some two-lane streets with 25mph speed limits can be too crowded/busy to use, while
some four-lane streets with 35mph speed limits can be quiet and perfectly fine. It is strongly recommended on gimmick rallyes that no coursemarkers nor signs with gimmicks be placed on busy multi-lane roads or Expressways such as El Camino Real, Charleston, Lawrence Expressway, etc.
</li>
</ol>
</li>

<li>Prechecks
<ol type="a">

<li>
At least one precheck must be driven, preferably at the same time and day of the week as the rallye.
</li>

<li>
Prechecks must include a full instruction set, a critique (with point values), and a map or other indication of sign locations.
</li>

<li>
A driven precheck must be performed at least two weeks before the event by a qualified expert.
</li>

<li>
If possible, have more than one car precheck the rallye.
Also, it is helpful to have precheckers of different experience levels (master experts may overlook simple things that trip up novices).
</li>

<li>
Rallyists who prefer different (and sometimes incompatible) styles of prechecking rallyes should be encouraged to precheck the rallye separately, at different times.
Also, it is helpful if precheckers receive any corrections from earlier prechecks before beginning their own precheck.
</li>

<li>
The rallyemaster must either make all changes required by the prechecker, resolve the problems with the prechecker, or if they cannot resolve it between them, report the problem to the President or Competition Director or their delegate. The rallyemaster is subject to their decisions.
</li>
</ol>
</li>

<li>Before The Rallye
<ol type="a">
<li>
At least one week before the event date, a corrected copy of the instructions shall be received by the prechecker to confirm that all changes and corrections have been made.
</li>

<li>
The rallye course must be previewed within 24 hours of the event.
Putting up the coursemarkers for coursemarker rallyes would meet this requirement.
</li>

<li>
For CM rallyes, CMs must be erected by someone not competing in the rallye (as rallyists shouldn't know where the CMs are).
One exception is the start CM, which is intentionally obvious to all.
</li>

<li>
For CM rallyes, the rallyemaster is responsible for removing any old course markers along his route from any previous rallyes.
And tape should be removed from poles along the route so that contestants do not think that there is a missing marker.
</li>

<li>
The manager of the finish location should be notified at least one week in advance of the event.
After the start closes, call again as a reminder, and to let the manager know the final headcount.
</li>

<li>
Rallyists appreciate being able to download preliminary General Instructions from the TRC web site before the rallye.
Rallyemasters should send preliminary General Instructions (in PDF format) to the TRC webmaster about a week prior to the event.
Rallyemasters should note any changes between the preliminary General Instructions and the final General Instructions.
For example, updated sections can be highlighted or marked with change bars, or a list of changes can be posted at the start.

However, preliminary General Instructions that differ substantially from the final General Instructions are useless.
If your General Instructions are still unstable a week before the rallye, then wait until they are stable before publishing preliminary General Instructions.

</li>

</ol>
</li>

<li>At the Rallye Finish
<ol type="a">

<li>
All TRC rallyes will provide a club supplied evaluation cards to all contestants.
</li>

<li>
At the finish, results shall be posted on scoreboard, projector, computer screen, etc.
</li>

</ol>
</li>

<li>Posted Signs
<ol type="a">

<li>
All posted signs should be placed in safe locations where easily seen, and they shall be legible.
If any part of the rallye is at night, then reflective tape must be on all posted signs.
</li>

<li>
The printing on signs government-erected for the purpose of guiding or
informing motorists at large should not be altered or defaced in any way.
Any augmentation of a government sign should be restored within 24 hours
after the rallye.
For example, reflective tape may be placed on government signs, if needed,
as long as no lettering is covered and the tape is removed after the rallye.
</li>

<li>
Signs posted for the rallye should be readily visible. They should be of substantial material and strategically located (typically, high) so that they are not easily removed or altered.
</li>

<li>
Emergency signs must be marked as Special Instructions (SIs).
There must never be any gimmicks based on emergency signs (or other SIs).
</li>

</ol>
</li>

<li>Score Sheets and Scoring
<ol type="a">

<li>
Each car will be provided with one score sheet.
</li>

<li>
Each score sheet will have spaces for the following information:
car number,
class,
driver & navigator name,
club affiliations,
email addresses,
and passenger names.
To avoid difficulties publishing the results, it is strongly recommended that you do not include gimmicks on:
car number,
driver & navigator name,
or email addresses.
</li>

<li>
Score sheets should include spaces for postal addresses.
Score sheets should also include spaces/check-boxes for rallyists to approve the use of their email addresses for finish results and for future event notifications (membership in the trc-events list).
</li>

<li>
A 15-minute grace period must be provided for score sheets to be turned in after the rallye end time.
A penalty can apply during this time.
However, the penalty per minute late cannot exceed the value of a single gimmick.
</li>

</ol>
</li>

<li>Protests
<ol type="a">

<li>
All rallyes will have provisions for written protests.
There must be a time given for when protest are due, generally 5 minutes after last call for score sheets.
</li>

<li>
The Competition Director will select (or will designate someone else to select) the protest committee.
The protest committee should consist of least one qualified non-competitor (not the rallyemaster) and two competitors (experts if possible).
</li>

<li>
Rallyemasters may voluntarily eliminate or re-score a portion of the rallye prior to the actions of the protest committee.
</li>

<li>
The protest committee must receive all protests.
The protest committee may overrule the rallyemaster's decisions to deny protests.
The protest committee should read all protests granted by the rallyemaster to ensure consistency between their rulings and those of the rallyemaster.
</li>

<li>
The committee should decide all protests in private.
</li>

<li>
Actions taken in resolving protests should be applied as evenly as possible, but they may affect only one car, cars in specific class(es), or all competitors.
Actions often are granted to all cars with a certain set of entries recorded on their score sheet.
</li>

<li>
Any change affecting all cars made before protest deadline should be made known, to reduce protests about it.
</li>

</ol>
</li>

<li>Results
<ol type="a">

<li>
Results must be emailed and posted on the TRC web site within 2 weeks.
Send email to: <tt>trc-talk@TheRallyeClub.org, webmaster@TheRallyeClub.org</tt> 
Include the email addresses of all rallyists in the<tt> bcc: </tt> field.
</li>

<li>
The winner of the TRC Top Score must be indicated.
This award goes to the highest placing member of TRC.
</li>

<li>
If there is a tie for the TRC Top Score, then the tie is broken in favor of the team in the lowest class.
If there is still a tie (i.e., the teams are in the same class), then the tie is broken in favor of the team that ''lost'' the tie breaker.
</li>

<li>
For all rallyists, the results must include full names, class, club affiliations, car number, score and place.
The results must also include the names of all workers and precheckers.
</li>

<li>
A copy of the results must be sent to the Championship points keeper.
</li>

</ol>
</li>

<li>After Event
<ol type="a">

<li>
All posted signs must be removed within nine days.
</li>

<li>
Within two weeks, or at the next club meeting, the score sheets shall be given to the club Secretary.
</li>

</ol>
</li>

<li>Finances
<ol type="a">

<li>
During the event, the Treasurer or his designee shall collect all moneys received. At the next club meeting, a complete financial report will be made to the club.
</li>

<li>
Moneys owed the rallyemaster may be withheld until all posted signs are removed and the results are sent, as well as the rallyemaster having made an earnest attempt to comply with all provisions of TRC operating procedures and these Rules.
</li>

<li>
Unless other arrangements are approved (as described in TRC's bylaws) in advance,
TRC will receive all proceeds from the rallye, and will pay all reasonable expenses.
Usual expenses include, but are not limited to:
inexpensive items given away at the start or at checkpoints,
awards,
insurance,
printing,
and postage for the quarterly mailing.
Rallyemasters risk no financial loss.
</li>

<li>
One alternative arrangement that could be approved would be a 50–50 split:
After all reasonable expenses are paid, TRC and the associated club or rallyemaster would split evenly any profit or loss.
</li>

</ol>
</li>
</ol>

TRC Gimmick Rallye Rules

2008-08-17T17:20:04Z

Ckwendt:

__NOEDITSECTION__
== Document Status ==

''This is currently just a working draft, with no official standing.''

[[User:Darin|Darin McGrew]] will lock down this document a day or two before the next TRC business meeting, which is scheduled for Tuesday, August 19.
That will give us a stable version to propose/discuss at the meeting.

Assuming that a version of this document is approved by the board, a copy shall be archived for reference (though there may also be a draft in which we discuss possible future changes).

== Current Draft ==

<center>
=== THE RALLYE CLUB OF SILICON VALLEY RULES FOR GIMMICK RALLYES ===
'''Approved Month Day, Year'''

''Originally approved as part of TRC's Operating Procedures on June 19th, 1985'' 
''And Amended November 19th, 2003'' 

'''Purpose: To assist TRC and its members in the production of quality rallye events.'''
</center>

<ol type="1">

<li>Advertising and Flyers
<ol type="a">

<li>
Flyers must be ready before the quarterly mailing prior to the rallye.
Sometimes, flyers must be ready earlier, since quarterly mailings often include the flyer from the first rallye of the next quarter.
To allow time for printing, folding, and addressing the mailing, flyers are needed between 2 and 5 months prior to the rallye, depending upon where the rallye's date lands in the mailing schedule.
</li>

<li>
An electronic copy (in PDF) should be sent via email to the Mailing Chair and to the webmaster.
</li>

<li>
All flyers must have the following on them:
date and start time,
start location,
type of event,
entry fee,
classes (or an indication that there are multiple classes),
rallyemaster name(s) and contact info,
TRC name and/or logo,
and TRC URL (web address '''TheRallyeClub.org''').
</li>

<li>
Desirable information:
Rallyemasters are encouraged to publish the rallye-specific email addresses (<tt>mmmYY@TheRallyeClub.org </tt> where<tt> mmm </tt> is the month
and<tt> YY </tt> is the year; e.g., <tt>dec09@TheRallyeClub.org</tt>)
that forward until the rallye is well over to their real email accounts.
Flyers should also include a map of the start location, and may also include the awards presented.
If provided, phone numbers should include area codes.
</li>

</ol>
</li>

<li>Rallye Writing
<ol type="a">
<li>
Provide for Special Instructions (SIs) and other emergency instructions and signs.
There '''must never''' be any gimmicks based on Special Instructions.
Doing so would make it harder for other rallyemasters to provide directions that must taken at face value.
</li>

<li>
When possible, it is best to avoid relying upon the distinction between an SI and a Supp on the Supp/SI page.
Rallyists do miss the distinction, and will keep looking for gimmicks, thinking they're working on a Supp rather than an SI.
</li>

<li>
Busy streets should be avoided, except during traverses.
Rallyists must be able to pull over safely to review/discuss the rallye instructions without blocking traffic.
This is especially important at coursemarker locations, and at locations where Route Instructions, Bonuses, Notes, etc. are executed.
Rallyists should also be able to drive safely at speeds below the posted speed limit, carefully looking for and reading signs.
Rallyemasters and precheckers must use their best judgement.
Some two-lane streets with 25mph speed limits can be too crowded/busy to use, while
some four-lane streets with 35mph speed limits can be quiet and perfectly fine. It is strongly recommended on gimmick rallyes that no coursemarkers nor signs with gimmicks be placed on busy multi-lane roads or Expressways such as El Camino Real, Charleston, Lawrence Expressway, etc.
</li>
</ol>
</li>

<li>Prechecks
<ol type="a">

<li>
At least one precheck must be driven, preferably at the same time and day of the week as the rallye.
</li>

<li>
Prechecks must include a full instruction set, a critique (with point values), and a map or other indication of sign locations.
</li>

<li>
A driven precheck must be performed at least two weeks before the event by a qualified expert.
</li>

<li>
If possible, have more than one car precheck the rallye.
Also, it is helpful to have precheckers of different experience levels (master experts may overlook simple things that trip up novices).
</li>

<li>
Rallyists who prefer different (and sometimes incompatible) styles of prechecking rallyes should be encouraged to precheck the rallye separately, at different times.
Also, it is helpful if precheckers receive any corrections from earlier prechecks before beginning their own precheck.
</li>

<li>
The rallyemaster must either make all changes required by the prechecker, resolve the problems with the prechecker, or if they cannot resolve it between them, report the problem to the President or Competition Director or their delegate. The rallyemaster is subject to their decisions.
</li>
</ol>
</li>

<li>Before The Rallye
<ol type="a">
<li>
At least one week before the event date, a corrected copy of the instructions shall be received by the prechecker to confirm that all changes and corrections have been made.
</li>

<li>
The rallye course must be previewed within 24 hours of the event.
Putting up the coursemarkers for coursemarker rallyes would meet this requirement.
</li>

<li>
For CM rallyes, CMs must be erected by someone not competing in the rallye (as rallyists shouldn't know where the CMs are).
One exception is the start CM, which is intentionally obvious to all.
</li>

<li>
For CM rallyes, the rallyemaster is responsible for removing any old course markers along his route from any previous rallyes.
And tape should be removed from poles along the route so that contestants do not think that there is a missing marker.
</li>

<li>
The manager of the finish location should be notified at least one week in advance of the event.
After the start closes, call again as a reminder, and to let the manager know the final headcount.
</li>

<li>
Rallyists appreciate being able to download preliminary General Instructions from the TRC web site before the rallye.
Rallyemasters should send preliminary General Instructions (in PDF format) to the TRC webmaster about a week prior to the event.
Rallyemasters should note any changes between the preliminary General Instructions and the final General Instructions.
For example, updated sections can be highlighted or marked with change bars, or a list of changes can be posted at the start.

However, preliminary General Instructions that differ substantially from the final General Instructions are useless.
If your General Instructions are still unstable a week before the rallye, then wait until they are stable before publishing preliminary General Instructions.

</li>

</ol>
</li>

<li>At the Rallye Finish
<ol type="a">

<li>
All TRC rallyes will provide a club supplied evaluation cards to all contestants.
</li>

<li>
At the finish, results shall be posted on scoreboard, projector, computer screen, etc.
</li>

</ol>
</li>

<li>Posted Signs
<ol type="a">

<li>
All posted signs should be placed in safe locations where easily seen, and they shall be legible.
If any part of the rallye is at night, then reflective tape must be on all posted signs.
</li>

<li>
The printing on signs government-erected for the purpose of guiding or
informing motorists at large should not be altered or defaced in any way.
Any augmentation of a government sign should be restored within 24 hours
after the rallye.
For example, reflective tape may be placed on government signs, if needed,
as long as no lettering is covered and the tape is removed after the rallye.
</li>

<li>
Signs posted for the rallye should be readily visible. They should be of substantial material and strategically located (typically, high) so that they are not easily removed or altered.
</li>

<li>
Emergency signs must be marked as Special Instructions (SIs).
There must never be any gimmicks based on emergency signs (or other SIs).
</li>

</ol>
</li>

<li>Score Sheets and Scoring
<ol type="a">

<li>
Each car will be provided with one score sheet.
</li>

<li>
Each score sheet will have spaces for the following information:
car number,
class,
driver & navigator name,
club affiliations,
email addresses,
and passenger names.
To avoid difficulties publishing the results, '''never''' include gimmicks on:
car number,
driver & navigator name,
or email addresses.
</li>

<li>
Score sheets should include spaces for postal addresses.
Score sheets should also include spaces/check-boxes for rallyists to approve the use of their email addresses for finish results and for future event notifications (membership in the trc-events list).
</li>

<li>
A 15-minute grace period must be provided for score sheets to be turned in after the rallye end time.
A penalty can apply during this time.
However, the penalty per minute late cannot exceed the value of a single gimmick.
</li>

</ol>
</li>

<li>Protests
<ol type="a">

<li>
All rallyes will have provisions for written protests.
There must be a time given for when protest are due, generally 5 minutes after last call for score sheets.
</li>

<li>
The Competition Director will select (or will designate someone else to select) the protest committee.
The protest committee should consist of least one qualified non-competitor (not the rallyemaster) and two competitors (experts if possible).
</li>

<li>
Rallyemasters may voluntarily eliminate or re-score a portion of the rallye prior to the actions of the protest committee.
</li>

<li>
The protest committee must receive all protests.
The protest committee may overrule the rallyemaster's decisions to deny protests.
The protest committee should read all protests granted by the rallyemaster to ensure consistency between their rulings and those of the rallyemaster.
</li>

<li>
The committee should decide all protests in private.
</li>

<li>
Actions taken in resolving protests should be applied as evenly as possible, but they may affect only one car, cars in specific class(es), or all competitors.
Actions often are granted to all cars with a certain set of entries recorded on their score sheet.
</li>

<li>
Any change affecting all cars made before protest deadline should be made known, to reduce protests about it.
</li>

</ol>
</li>

<li>Results
<ol type="a">

<li>
Results must be emailed and posted on the TRC web site within 2 weeks.
Send email to: <tt>trc-talk@TheRallyeClub.org, webmaster@TheRallyeClub.org</tt> 
Include the email addresses of all rallyists in the<tt> bcc: </tt> field.
</li>

<li>
The winner of the TRC Top Score must be indicated.
This award goes to the highest placing member of TRC.
</li>

<li>
If there is a tie for the TRC Top Score, then the tie is broken in favor of the team in the lowest class.
If there is still a tie (i.e., the teams are in the same class), then the tie is broken in favor of the team that ''lost'' the tie breaker.
</li>

<li>
For all rallyists, the results must include full names, class, club affiliations, car number, score and place.
The results must also include the names of all workers and precheckers.
</li>

<li>
A copy of the results must be sent to the Championship points keeper.
</li>

</ol>
</li>

<li>After Event
<ol type="a">

<li>
All posted signs must be removed within nine days.
</li>

<li>
Within two weeks, or at the next club meeting, the score sheets shall be given to the club Secretary.
</li>

</ol>
</li>

<li>Finances
<ol type="a">

<li>
During the event, the Treasurer or his designee shall collect all moneys received. At the next club meeting, a complete financial report will be made to the club.
</li>

<li>
Moneys owed the rallyemaster may be withheld until all posted signs are removed and the results are sent, as well as the rallyemaster having made an earnest attempt to comply with all provisions of TRC operating procedures and these Rules.
</li>

<li>
Unless other arrangements are approved (as described in TRC's bylaws) in advance,
TRC will receive all proceeds from the rallye, and will pay all reasonable expenses.
Usual expenses include, but are not limited to:
inexpensive items given away at the start or at checkpoints,
awards,
insurance,
printing,
and postage for the quarterly mailing.
Rallyemasters risk no financial loss.
</li>

<li>
One alternative arrangement that could be approved would be a 50–50 split:
After all reasonable expenses are paid, TRC and the associated club or rallyemaster would split evenly any profit or loss.
</li>

</ol>
</li>
</ol>

Talk:TRC Gimmick Rallye Evaluation Cards

2007-12-20T06:10:42Z

Ckwendt: Let's Leave the Evaluation Form: "As is"

I don't want to "mess up" the draft, but am thinking we could separate (into separate sections)
* scoring, and awards presentation efficient? (moved close to end)
* material clear and legible?
* registration and CP workers competent?
- [[User:Dean|Dean]]

----

The rallyemaster doesn't have much control over registration, so we shouldn't count that as part of the "best rallye" awards (although it may still be useful feedback).
It would be good to ask about the beginners school too, although we shouldn't expect upper division rallyists to answer that question.
And we shouldn't count it when someone other than the rallyemaster gives the class.

I like the idea of putting the questions in rough chronological order (i.e., moving scoring and awards presentation towards the end).

And as we mentioned last night, very few people can offer meaningful feedback on whether protests were handled fairly.
Perhaps a better indicator would be how often the protest committee overrules the rallyemaster.

- [[User:Darin|Darin McGrew]] 10:51, 14 November 2007 (PST)

----

I did many of the tasks that we had been talking about. See what you think.

- [[User:Dean|Dean]]

----

I recommend leaving the existing form alone, except for the changes to the "Length". 10 Categories is sufficient for the feedback that we need.

I am not sure if many rallyemasters use the form as it exists today as a vehicle to improve or change rallies. As a consequence, making changes to the form is likely not going to do much. If we add more categories, rallyists may be less likely to fill out the form.

A better use of time might be for rallyemasters to use the existing form to create a post-mortem of their event that includes 2 topics:

a) What worked well
b) What can be improved upon.

Such a post-mortem should be optional, but would be nice to include in the TRC minutes (if it is done).

- [[User:Ckwendt|Cris Wendt]]

== What to Cut? ==

Okay, we've got 13 sections now. What do we cut/consolidate to get back to 10 (or fewer)?

[[User:Darin|Darin McGrew]] 18:20, 21 November 2007 (PST)

----

I think 13 sections and 15 easy-to-answer questions might not be too much, if it fits nicely on a half page.

- [[User:Dean|Dean]]

Since I was involved in the creation of this form in the '80s, I have some bias. I like the 10 category/100 point total format. In fact, the form was developed to fit this format. Also, I do not know how you will get overall scores if you go with a disagree/agree format.

I do agree that without written comments, the completed forms do not provide much value. Since these forms do not seem to be used by TRC for quality control or user feedback (just isn't working out), TRC might consider getting rid of the evaluations altogether. Are they really useful?

- [[User:Bob|Bob Schott]]

== Using Incomplete Evaluations ==

I also propose that each question get scored by those who answer that question, so partial evaluations are used.
 - [[User:Dean|Dean]]

If we include topics that not everyone will be able to answer, then we'll need
to do something reasonable with "incomplete" evaluations. So, how should we
handle the math for a rallye's total score while counting incomplete
evaluations?

It's easy enough to average the responses we get in each category, and it's
okay if some categories have more data points than others. But do we calculate
the total score by adding the average scores for each category? I can't think
of a better way, but this still seems clunky to me.
 - [[User:Darin|Darin McGrew]] 10:50, 28 November 2007 (PST)

If we end up adopting the agree/disagree format, then we could assume that blank statements are either "N/A" or "neither agree nor disagree".
I can see arguments for either, depending on the specific statement.
 - [[User:Darin|Darin McGrew]] 12:11, 6 December 2007 (PST)

== Making Evaluations Useful ==

Personally, I don't find the evaluation forms useful, except for the comments written on them (in the margins, or on the back). The numbers are purely arbitrary, and apparently even our worst rallyes are well above average (the Lake Wobegon effect), since they score above a 5 in all categories.

Maybe it would be more useful to have a number of statements (e.g., "Traffic was not a problem.") and ask whether they agree strongly, agree somewhat, neither agree nor disagree, disagree somewhat, or disagree strongly? Or maybe we could use a 7-point scale: agree strongly, agree, agree somewhat, etc.
 - [[User:Darin|Darin McGrew]] 10:57, 28 November 2007 (PST)

I think this might be the best approach of all. It has the benefit of simplifying the questions, too. One of the complaints I've heard about the present eval card is that the questions cover slightly disjoint subjects, so the competitor has to average out things in their head. - [[User:Steve|Steve]] 12:24, 2 December 2007 (PST)

Okay, I took a stab at creating a new evaluation card that uses the agree/disagree format. What do you think?
 - [[User:Darin|Darin McGrew]] 13:26, 3 December 2007 (PST)

== Email Feedback ==

[[User:Tstefanisko|Teresa]] suggested rephrasing the "clear, concise, and accurate" question
so we get less negative feedback from rallyists who just missed an expert gimmick.
I noted that gimmick rallyes often deliberately use unclear, verbose language, and that perhaps "clear" and "concise" are not criteria we should rate.

Teresa also emphasized that each rating should cover only one thing, since rallyists enter ratings like "7/8/10" on the current form when a single rating covers multiple topics.

I'd like a way to assess how well we're handling protests, but the only metrics I can think of are the total number of protests, the number of protests granted by the rallyemaster, and the number of protests granted by the committee.
Including a question on the evaluation form seems pointless, because most people have no idea how well protests were handled.

A general question is whether this is a rallye evaluation, or a rallyemaster evaluation. Consensus appears to be that it is a rallye evaluation, and that we can use it for other purposes (e.g., rallyemaster awards) by ignoring the data that is irrelevant for those other purposes (e.g., questions about things like registration that the rallyemaster has no control over).

We need to figure out what to do with incomplete forms.
Maybe we can just treat the incomplete questions as "N/A" or as "neither agree nor disagree".

We also need to decide whether to toss the top 10% and bottom 10%.
I think this will be less necessary with the Agree/Disagree format.

For a "best rallyemaster" award, we could have a scale of 1-5 (strongly disagree to strongly agree), with 20 questions that are counted.
That gives a maximum score of 100 points.
Then we could round out the evaluation form to 25 or 30 questions, adding questions that won't count towards the award, but which we as a club care about.

 - [[User:Darin|Darin McGrew]] 12:21, 12 December 2007 (PST)

== Purpose ==

There seems to be concern that the evalation forms unfairly penalize the rallyemaster or rate them unfairly for either events out of their control (e.g. a parade in the middle of a rallye), or registration (pretty much a standard operation the past few years).

A few comments:

1) Unforeseeable events are in fact part of the rallye experience, and events such as parties, parades, rain, and wind should be evaluated, even if they are out of the rallyemaster control. I don't think the rallyemaster is being evaluated, but the event is being evaluated.

2) With Steve and Nancy leaving the registration duties, a rallyemaster interested in getting ranked high at the end of the year will need to consider how to ensure registration is handled efficiently.

3) The Registration is really a small part of Administration. Administration includes the rallye school, the attitude of rallye personnel, the finish process, protests, etc - all of which are under control of the rallyemaster.

- [[User:Ckwendt|Cris Wendt]]

== Clear & Concise! ==

I see a movement to eliminate the term "clear, concise and accurate". Actually, I think "clear, concise and accurate" is what differentiates the good rallyes from the rest and states the issue quite well. A small, tight, accurate, and unambiguous set of instructions makes for a better rallye and results in less protests.

I think in cases where rallyists put down several numbers on the eval form (e.g. 7/8/10) we can create a procedure to just average the numbers.

- [[User:Ckwendt|Cris Wendt]]

== Process ==

With the increasing concern over the use of evaluation forms as a way to rate the quality of rallye for a year-end awardc, and also given we are no longer a part of NCSCC (and therefore subject to their processes), I think we might need to look at some of the evaluation processes such as:

1) Throw out top 10% and bottom 10% of the forms. Let's keep them all.

2) Incomplete forms (rallyists only fill-out a subset of the categories). I recall seeing this as the biggest issue. In the past we just threw out the evaluation. I am a little mixed on this as we do have some useful information. We could use what we do get and average it in with the rest of the numbers.

3) Mixed numbers for a single category - I say we just average the numbers. I don't recall ever seeing this occur on an evaluation form, but I could imagine it occurring.

I remember historically, a non TRC rallyemaster doing the scoring each year for NCSCC events, and his events always won top-dog, sometimes by a few hundredths of a point. His events were good, but I did always question the transparency of his processes.

- [[User:Ckwendt|Cris Wendt]]

== Current Status ==

At last night's business meeting, we decided to go with the agree/disagree format, and to finalize the details before the January rallye via email.
 - [[User:Darin|Darin McGrew]] 12:53, 19 December 2007 (PST)

----

I was happy with almost all edits, but sorry to see this one go:
* The maps in the critique were easy to understand.
Map technology (hence, maps) vary widely.

I hope to use my notes to make my edits in the next day or so. 
- [[User:Dean|Dean]]

----

Overall, I really like the edits Cris made, although I did a bit of copy editing myself, and restored a couple of the questions he cut. The questions I restored are ones that we can ignore for the "best rallyemaster" award, but I'd like to include something about the rallye school at the start, and something about protests.

I'd still like to include something about the driving distance, but I think 2 questions about the length of the rallye are sufficient, and I'd rather distinguish between "too long" and "too short" than between time required and distance driven.

It might be nice to add something about maps, but I think
* After reading the critique, I understand the gimmicks I missed.
pretty much covers it. The maps aren't an end to themselves; their purpose (if they are used at all) is to help rallyists understand the rallye, especially the parts they missed.
 -[[User:Darin|Darin McGrew]] 17:16, 19 December 2007 (PST)

----

FWIW, the current version has 24 questions, including the following could be ignored for the purposes of a "best rallyemaster" award:
*Registration was efficient.
*What we learned at tonight's beginners introduction (rallye school) helped us finish and enjoy the rallye.
*After reading the protest committee's comments, I understand their decisions.
I don't see another question to cut, but if we really want a max score of 100, then we could pick one to ignore for the "best rallyemaster" award.

But overall, 2 dozen questions seems about right.

== Purpose of Form ==

A few times I have heard comments to the effect the rallyemaster is being rated. Let's remember, it's the rallye and rallye experience that is being rated and not the rallyemaster.

This rating may include items seemingly out of the rallymasters control, such as weather, parades, parties, registration, emergencies, etc. However, what IS in the rallyemaster's control is how they handle such unplanned events.

- [[User:Ckwendt|Cris Wendt]]

Yes, the form is gathering information about the entire rallye.

However, for the purposes of a "best rallyemaster" award, we may (or may not) wish to ignore information about parts of the rallye that the rallyemaster cannot control.
 - [[User:Darin|Darin McGrew]] 17:42, 19 December 2007 (PST)

== Final Format? ==

What is the final format of the evaluation card going to be like?

I expected a half page like our current one, with each statement on its own line. Either before or after the statement, would be the numbers 0-5, like this:
{|
!Overall Impressions
|-|
|The rallye was fun.|| 0   1 2 3 4 5
|-|
|There was a good balance of easy and difficult gimmicks.|| 0   1 2 3 4 5
|-|
|The rallye included new, innovative ideas and/or an interesting theme.|| 0   1 2 3 4 5
|-|
|The rallye was well planned and "polished".|| 0   1 2 3 4 5
|}
or like this:
{|
|  
!Overall Impressions
|-|
| 0   1 2 3 4 5 ||The rallye was fun.
|-|
| 0   1 2 3 4 5 ||There was a good balance of easy and difficult gimmicks.
|-|
| 0   1 2 3 4 5 ||The rallye included new, innovative ideas and/or an interesting theme.
|-|
| 0   1 2 3 4 5 ||The rallye was well planned and "polished".
|}

Do we want to have them write a number instead, like this:
{|
!Overall Impressions
|-|
|The rallye was fun.|| ______
|-|
|There was a good balance of easy and difficult gimmicks.|| ______
|-|
|The rallye included new, innovative ideas and/or an interesting theme.|| ______
|-|
|The rallye was well planned and "polished".|| ______
|}

- [[User:Darin|Darin McGrew]] 17:38, 19 December 2007 (PST)

I think numbers would be better

== Let's Leave the Evaluation Form: "As is" ==

After trying to reformat and adjust the evaluation form, my recommendation is to leave it as it is today (e.g. no changes).

As we try to get more information from rallyists, or ask more questions, the form becomes more complex or at a minimum is more time-consuming to fill-out. The more complex or time-consuming any survey, the less likely you are to get *any* useful information. If you've ever tried to fill out the surveys that hotels send you after a stay you will know what I mean: I'll answer 5 - 10 multiple choice questions, but not the 25 - 50 questions they want me to answer. In a sense - less is more.

It's simply not worth it on the part of the rallyist to spend a lot of time providing the detailed information we think might be useful. At the end of the rallye, I think most rallyists want to spend 20 - 50 seconds on an evaluation, and then adding what they consider important information to the back.

As I was experimenting with the evaluation form to make it more "rallyist friendly", I began approaching the current form in terms of simplicity and clarity. As a result, I began to question whether or not changing the evaluation form would really provide any more benefits.

Do rallyemasters really not know what they would do better in their next rallye based upon the evaluation forms, their experience talking to rallyists, and the general "buzz at the finish? Also, when you look at the year-end results, would anyone have any fundamental disagreements with the rallye-of-the-year placements and rankings such that a new form would improve upon?

Talk:TRC Gimmick Rallye Evaluation Cards

2007-12-20T05:51:40Z

Ckwendt: /* Final Format? */

Talk:TRC Gimmick Rallye Evaluation Cards

2007-12-20T01:21:13Z

Ckwendt: Purpose of Form

I don't want to "mess up" the draft, but am thinking we could separate (into separate sections)
* scoring, and awards presentation efficient? (moved close to end)
* material clear and legible?
* registration and CP workers competent?
- [[User:Dean|Dean]]

----

The rallyemaster doesn't have much control over registration, so we shouldn't count that as part of the "best rallye" awards (although it may still be useful feedback).
It would be good to ask about the beginners school too, although we shouldn't expect upper division rallyists to answer that question.
And we shouldn't count it when someone other than the rallyemaster gives the class.

I like the idea of putting the questions in rough chronological order (i.e., moving scoring and awards presentation towards the end).

And as we mentioned last night, very few people can offer meaningful feedback on whether protests were handled fairly.
Perhaps a better indicator would be how often the protest committee overrules the rallyemaster.

- [[User:Darin|Darin McGrew]] 10:51, 14 November 2007 (PST)

----

I did many of the tasks that we had been talking about. See what you think.

- [[User:Dean|Dean]]

----

I recommend leaving the existing form alone, except for the changes to the "Length". 10 Categories is sufficient for the feedback that we need.

I am not sure if many rallyemasters use the form as it exists today as a vehicle to improve or change rallies. As a consequence, making changes to the form is likely not going to do much. If we add more categories, rallyists may be less likely to fill out the form.

A better use of time might be for rallyemasters to use the existing form to create a post-mortem of their event that includes 2 topics:

a) What worked well
b) What can be improved upon.

Such a post-mortem should be optional, but would be nice to include in the TRC minutes (if it is done).

- [[User:Ckwendt|Cris Wendt]]

== What to Cut? ==

Okay, we've got 13 sections now. What do we cut/consolidate to get back to 10 (or fewer)?

[[User:Darin|Darin McGrew]] 18:20, 21 November 2007 (PST)

----

I think 13 sections and 15 easy-to-answer questions might not be too much, if it fits nicely on a half page.

- [[User:Dean|Dean]]

Since I was involved in the creation of this form in the '80s, I have some bias. I like the 10 category/100 point total format. In fact, the form was developed to fit this format. Also, I do not know how you will get overall scores if you go with a disagree/agree format.

I do agree that without written comments, the completed forms do not provide much value. Since these forms do not seem to be used by TRC for quality control or user feedback (just isn't working out), TRC might consider getting rid of the evaluations altogether. Are they really useful?

- [[User:Bob|Bob Schott]]

== Using Incomplete Evaluations ==

I also propose that each question get scored by those who answer that question, so partial evaluations are used.
 - [[User:Dean|Dean]]

If we include topics that not everyone will be able to answer, then we'll need
to do something reasonable with "incomplete" evaluations. So, how should we
handle the math for a rallye's total score while counting incomplete
evaluations?

It's easy enough to average the responses we get in each category, and it's
okay if some categories have more data points than others. But do we calculate
the total score by adding the average scores for each category? I can't think
of a better way, but this still seems clunky to me.
 - [[User:Darin|Darin McGrew]] 10:50, 28 November 2007 (PST)

If we end up adopting the agree/disagree format, then we could assume that blank statements are either "N/A" or "neither agree nor disagree".
I can see arguments for either, depending on the specific statement.
 - [[User:Darin|Darin McGrew]] 12:11, 6 December 2007 (PST)

== Making Evaluations Useful ==

Personally, I don't find the evaluation forms useful, except for the comments written on them (in the margins, or on the back). The numbers are purely arbitrary, and apparently even our worst rallyes are well above average (the Lake Wobegon effect), since they score above a 5 in all categories.

Maybe it would be more useful to have a number of statements (e.g., "Traffic was not a problem.") and ask whether they agree strongly, agree somewhat, neither agree nor disagree, disagree somewhat, or disagree strongly? Or maybe we could use a 7-point scale: agree strongly, agree, agree somewhat, etc.
 - [[User:Darin|Darin McGrew]] 10:57, 28 November 2007 (PST)

I think this might be the best approach of all. It has the benefit of simplifying the questions, too. One of the complaints I've heard about the present eval card is that the questions cover slightly disjoint subjects, so the competitor has to average out things in their head. - [[User:Steve|Steve]] 12:24, 2 December 2007 (PST)

Okay, I took a stab at creating a new evaluation card that uses the agree/disagree format. What do you think?
 - [[User:Darin|Darin McGrew]] 13:26, 3 December 2007 (PST)

== Email Feedback ==

[[User:Tstefanisko|Teresa]] suggested rephrasing the "clear, concise, and accurate" question
so we get less negative feedback from rallyists who just missed an expert gimmick.
I noted that gimmick rallyes often deliberately use unclear, verbose language, and that perhaps "clear" and "concise" are not criteria we should rate.

Teresa also emphasized that each rating should cover only one thing, since rallyists enter ratings like "7/8/10" on the current form when a single rating covers multiple topics.

I'd like a way to assess how well we're handling protests, but the only metrics I can think of are the total number of protests, the number of protests granted by the rallyemaster, and the number of protests granted by the committee.
Including a question on the evaluation form seems pointless, because most people have no idea how well protests were handled.

A general question is whether this is a rallye evaluation, or a rallyemaster evaluation. Consensus appears to be that it is a rallye evaluation, and that we can use it for other purposes (e.g., rallyemaster awards) by ignoring the data that is irrelevant for those other purposes (e.g., questions about things like registration that the rallyemaster has no control over).

We need to figure out what to do with incomplete forms.
Maybe we can just treat the incomplete questions as "N/A" or as "neither agree nor disagree".

We also need to decide whether to toss the top 10% and bottom 10%.
I think this will be less necessary with the Agree/Disagree format.

For a "best rallyemaster" award, we could have a scale of 1-5 (strongly disagree to strongly agree), with 20 questions that are counted.
That gives a maximum score of 100 points.
Then we could round out the evaluation form to 25 or 30 questions, adding questions that won't count towards the award, but which we as a club care about.

 - [[User:Darin|Darin McGrew]] 12:21, 12 December 2007 (PST)

== Purpose ==

There seems to be concern that the evalation forms unfairly penalize the rallyemaster or rate them unfairly for either events out of their control (e.g. a parade in the middle of a rallye), or registration (pretty much a standard operation the past few years).

A few comments:

1) Unforeseeable events are in fact part of the rallye experience, and events such as parties, parades, rain, and wind should be evaluated, even if they are out of the rallyemaster control. I don't think the rallyemaster is being evaluated, but the event is being evaluated.

2) With Steve and Nancy leaving the registration duties, a rallyemaster interested in getting ranked high at the end of the year will need to consider how to ensure registration is handled efficiently.

3) The Registration is really a small part of Administration. Administration includes the rallye school, the attitude of rallye personnel, the finish process, protests, etc - all of which are under control of the rallyemaster.

- [[User:Ckwendt|Cris Wendt]]

== Clear & Concise! ==

I see a movement to eliminate the term "clear, concise and accurate". Actually, I think "clear, concise and accurate" is what differentiates the good rallyes from the rest and states the issue quite well. A small, tight, accurate, and unambiguous set of instructions makes for a better rallye and results in less protests.

I think in cases where rallyists put down several numbers on the eval form (e.g. 7/8/10) we can create a procedure to just average the numbers.

- [[User:Ckwendt|Cris Wendt]]

== Process ==

With the increasing concern over the use of evaluation forms as a way to rate the quality of rallye for a year-end awardc, and also given we are no longer a part of NCSCC (and therefore subject to their processes), I think we might need to look at some of the evaluation processes such as:

1) Throw out top 10% and bottom 10% of the forms. Let's keep them all.

2) Incomplete forms (rallyists only fill-out a subset of the categories). I recall seeing this as the biggest issue. In the past we just threw out the evaluation. I am a little mixed on this as we do have some useful information. We could use what we do get and average it in with the rest of the numbers.

3) Mixed numbers for a single category - I say we just average the numbers. I don't recall ever seeing this occur on an evaluation form, but I could imagine it occurring.

I remember historically, a non TRC rallyemaster doing the scoring each year for NCSCC events, and his events always won top-dog, sometimes by a few hundredths of a point. His events were good, but I did always question the transparency of his processes.

- [[User:Ckwendt|Cris Wendt]]

== Current Status ==

At last night's business meeting, we decided to go with the agree/disagree format, and to finalize the details before the January rallye via email.
 - [[User:Darin|Darin McGrew]] 12:53, 19 December 2007 (PST)

----

I was happy with almost all edits, but sorry to see this one go:
* The maps in the critique were easy to understand.
Map technology (hence, maps) vary widely.

I hope to use my notes to make my edits in the next day or so. 
- [[User:Dean|Dean]]

----

Overall, I really like the edits Cris made, although I did a bit of copy editing myself, and restored a couple of the questions he cut. The questions I restored are ones that we can ignore for the "best rallyemaster" award, but I'd like to include something about the rallye school at the start, and something about protests.

I'd still like to include something about the driving distance, but I think 2 questions about the length of the rallye are sufficient, and I'd rather distinguish between "too long" and "too short" than between time required and distance driven.

It might be nice to add something about maps, but I think
* After reading the critique, I understand the gimmicks I missed.
pretty much covers it. The maps aren't an end to themselves; their purpose (if they are used at all) is to help rallyists understand the rallye, especially the parts they missed.
 -[[User:Darin|Darin McGrew]] 17:16, 19 December 2007 (PST)

== Purpose of Form ==

A few times I have heard comments to the effect the rallyemaster is being rated. Let's remember, it's the rallye and rallye experience that is being rated and not the rallyemaster.

This rating may include items seemingly out of the rallymasters control, such as weather, parades, parties, registration, emergencies, etc. However, what IS in the rallyemaster's control is how they handle such unplanned events.

TRC Gimmick Rallye Evaluation Cards

2007-12-20T01:16:20Z

Ckwendt: /* Gimmick Rallye Evaluation Card */

__NOTOC__
* [http://www.therallyeclub.org/w/index.php?title=TRC_Gimmick_Rallye_Evaluation_Cards&oldid=236 Original Version for Reference]
* [http://www.therallyeclub.org/w/index.php?title=TRC_Gimmick_Rallye_Evaluation_Cards&oldid=279#Gimmick_Rallye_Evaluation_Card:_Rate_1-10|Updated version using original 1-10 format for Reference]
* [[#Gimmick_Rallye_Evaluation_Card|New version using new agree/disagree format]]
* [[Talk:TRC Gimmick Rallye Evaluation Cards|Discussion about this document]]

----

== Gimmick Rallye Evaluation Card ==

Rallye Name: ___________________________________________________

Class: __________ Car #: _________ Date: _________________

(circle one) Driver Navigator Passenger

Optional: Your name: ______________________________

Where did you hear about this rallye? ________________________________________

Please help TRC present better rallyes by completing the following evaluation. Please respond to each statement as follows:
# strongly disagree
# disagree
# neither agree nor disagree
# agree
# strongly agree
(Please respond N/A if the statement is not applicable.)

=== Overall Impressions ===
* The rallye was fun.
* There was a good balance of easy and difficult gimmicks.
* The rallye included new, innovative ideas and/or an interesting theme.
* The rallye was well planned and "polished".

=== At the Start ===
* Registration was efficient.
* Start personnel were available, courteous, and helpful
* What we learned at tonight's beginners introduction (rallye school) helped us finish and enjoy the rallye.

=== Instructions ===
* The instructions had no '''unintentional''' errors in spelling, grammar, or meaning.
* The instructions were concise (not excessive and verbose).
* Information was well-formatted, and was easily read and referenced.

=== At the Checkpoint(s) ===
* The checkpoint location(s) were safe and easy to enter.
* The checkpoint process was reasonably fast and efficient.
* Checkpoint workers were polite, competent, and "rallyist friendly".

=== Along the Route ===
* The roads were wide and in good condition, with enough places to pull over and park.
* The route was safe, sufficiently lighted, and free of traffic problems.
* Rallye erected signs (including coursemarkers) were visible, readable, and well placed.
* Other signs (government/commercial signs) used by the rallye were visible, readable, and unobstructed.
* I/We had enough time to finish the rallye without feeling rushed.
* I/We had enough to do without finishing too early.

=== At the Finish ===
* After reading the critique, I understand the gimmicks I missed.
* The scoring of gimmicks was fair and weighted correctly.
* The finish proceeded in a timely manner from posting scores to presenting awards.
* Finish personnel were available, courteous, and helpful.
* After reading the protest committee's comments, I understand their decisions.

=== Thank you for your opinion ===
Please print any additional comments on the back, such as what you liked most or least about this event, or, if you want to elaborate any particular point.

TRC Gimmick Rallye Evaluation Cards

2007-12-20T00:11:41Z

Ckwendt: /* At the Finish */

__NOTOC__
* [http://www.therallyeclub.org/w/index.php?title=TRC_Gimmick_Rallye_Evaluation_Cards&oldid=236 Original Version for Reference]
* [http://www.therallyeclub.org/w/index.php?title=TRC_Gimmick_Rallye_Evaluation_Cards&oldid=279#Gimmick_Rallye_Evaluation_Card:_Rate_1-10|Updated version using original 1-10 format for Reference]
* [[#Gimmick_Rallye_Evaluation_Card|New version using new agree/disagree format]]
* [[Talk:TRC Gimmick Rallye Evaluation Cards|Discussion about this document]]

----

== Gimmick Rallye Evaluation Card ==

Rallye Name: ___________________________________________________

Class: __________ Car #: _________ Date: _________________

(circle one) Driver Navigator Passenger

Optional: Your name: ______________________________

Where did you hear about this rallye? ________________________________________

This gimmick rallye is contending for the annual Best TRC Rallye Award. Please help TRC present better rallyes by filling out the following evaluation card.

Please respond to each statement as follows:
# strongly disagree
# disagree
# neither agree nor disagree
# agree
# strongly agree
(Please respond 0 if the statement is not applicable.)

=== Overall Impressions ===
* The rallye was fun
* There was a good balance of easy and difficult gimmicks
* The rallye included new,innovative ideas or an interesting theme
* The rallye was well planned and "polished"

=== At the Start ===
* Registration was efficient.
* Start personnel were available,courteous, and helpful

=== Instructions ===
* The instructions had no '''unintentional''' errors in spelling, grammar, or intent.
* The instructions were concise & accurate (not excessive and verbose)
* Information was neatly presented/formatted and easy to read and reference

=== At the Checkpoint(s) ===
* The checkpoint was located in a safe place with easy entry
* The checkpoint process was reasonably fast and efficient
* Checkpoint workers were polite, competent, and "rallyist friendly"

=== Along the Route ===
* The roads were wide, in good condition, and provided opportunity to pull over & park.
* The route was safe, sufficiently lighted, and free of traffic problems.
* Rallye erected signs (including coursemarkers) were visible, readable, and well placed.
* Other signs (government/commercial signs) used by the rallye were visible, readable, and unobstructed.
* I/We had enough time to finish the rallye without feeling rushed.
* I/We had enough to do without finishing too early.

=== At the Finish ===
* After reading the critique, I understand the gimmicks I missed.
* The scoring of gimmicks was fair and weighted correctly
* The finish proceeded in a timely manner from posting scores to presenting awards
* Finish personnel were available, courteous, and helpful

=== Thank you for your opinion ===
Please print any additional comments on the back, such as what you liked most or least about this event.

TRC Gimmick Rallye Evaluation Cards

2007-12-20T00:09:39Z

Ckwendt: /* Along the Route */

__NOTOC__
* [http://www.therallyeclub.org/w/index.php?title=TRC_Gimmick_Rallye_Evaluation_Cards&oldid=236 Original Version for Reference]
* [http://www.therallyeclub.org/w/index.php?title=TRC_Gimmick_Rallye_Evaluation_Cards&oldid=279#Gimmick_Rallye_Evaluation_Card:_Rate_1-10|Updated version using original 1-10 format for Reference]
* [[#Gimmick_Rallye_Evaluation_Card|New version using new agree/disagree format]]
* [[Talk:TRC Gimmick Rallye Evaluation Cards|Discussion about this document]]

----

== Gimmick Rallye Evaluation Card ==

Rallye Name: ___________________________________________________

Class: __________ Car #: _________ Date: _________________

(circle one) Driver Navigator Passenger

Optional: Your name: ______________________________

Where did you hear about this rallye? ________________________________________

This gimmick rallye is contending for the annual Best TRC Rallye Award. Please help TRC present better rallyes by filling out the following evaluation card.

Please respond to each statement as follows:
# strongly disagree
# disagree
# neither agree nor disagree
# agree
# strongly agree
(Please respond 0 if the statement is not applicable.)

=== Overall Impressions ===
* The rallye was fun
* There was a good balance of easy and difficult gimmicks
* The rallye included new,innovative ideas or an interesting theme
* The rallye was well planned and "polished"

=== At the Start ===
* Registration was efficient.
* Start personnel were available,courteous, and helpful

=== Instructions ===
* The instructions had no '''unintentional''' errors in spelling, grammar, or intent.
* The instructions were concise & accurate (not excessive and verbose)
* Information was neatly presented/formatted and easy to read and reference

=== At the Checkpoint(s) ===
* The checkpoint was located in a safe place with easy entry
* The checkpoint process was reasonably fast and efficient
* Checkpoint workers were polite, competent, and "rallyist friendly"

=== Along the Route ===
* The roads were wide, in good condition, and provided opportunity to pull over & park.
* The route was safe, sufficiently lighted, and free of traffic problems.
* Rallye erected signs (including coursemarkers) were visible, readable, and well placed.
* Other signs (government/commercial signs) used by the rallye were visible, readable, and unobstructed.
* I/We had enough time to finish the rallye without feeling rushed.
* I/We had enough to do without finishing too early.

=== At the Finish ===
* After reading the critique, I understand the gimmicks I missed.
* The scoring of gimmicks was fair and weighted correctly
* The finish proceeded in a timely manner from posting scores to presenting awards
* Protests were handled in a fair and timely manner.

=== Thank you for your opinion ===
Please print any additional comments on the back, such as what you liked most or least about this event.

TRC Gimmick Rallye Evaluation Cards

2007-12-20T00:09:04Z

Ckwendt: /* Instructions */

__NOTOC__
* [http://www.therallyeclub.org/w/index.php?title=TRC_Gimmick_Rallye_Evaluation_Cards&oldid=236 Original Version for Reference]
* [http://www.therallyeclub.org/w/index.php?title=TRC_Gimmick_Rallye_Evaluation_Cards&oldid=279#Gimmick_Rallye_Evaluation_Card:_Rate_1-10|Updated version using original 1-10 format for Reference]
* [[#Gimmick_Rallye_Evaluation_Card|New version using new agree/disagree format]]
* [[Talk:TRC Gimmick Rallye Evaluation Cards|Discussion about this document]]

----

== Gimmick Rallye Evaluation Card ==

Rallye Name: ___________________________________________________

Class: __________ Car #: _________ Date: _________________

(circle one) Driver Navigator Passenger

Optional: Your name: ______________________________

Where did you hear about this rallye? ________________________________________

This gimmick rallye is contending for the annual Best TRC Rallye Award. Please help TRC present better rallyes by filling out the following evaluation card.

Please respond to each statement as follows:
# strongly disagree
# disagree
# neither agree nor disagree
# agree
# strongly agree
(Please respond 0 if the statement is not applicable.)

=== Overall Impressions ===
* The rallye was fun
* There was a good balance of easy and difficult gimmicks
* The rallye included new,innovative ideas or an interesting theme
* The rallye was well planned and "polished"

=== At the Start ===
* Registration was efficient.
* Start personnel were available,courteous, and helpful

=== Instructions ===
* The instructions had no '''unintentional''' errors in spelling, grammar, or intent.
* The instructions were concise & accurate (not excessive and verbose)
* Information was neatly presented/formatted and easy to read and reference

=== At the Checkpoint(s) ===
* The checkpoint was located in a safe place with easy entry
* The checkpoint process was reasonably fast and efficient
* Checkpoint workers were polite, competent, and "rallyist friendly"

=== Along the Route ===
* The roads were wide, in good condition, and provided opportunity to pull over & park.
* The route was safe and free of traffic problems.
* Rallye erected signs (including coursemarkers) were visible, readable, and well placed.
* Other signs (government/commercial signs) used by the rallye were visible, readable, and unobstructed.
* I/We had enough time to finish the rallye without feeling rushed.
* I/We had enough to do without finishing too early.

=== At the Finish ===
* After reading the critique, I understand the gimmicks I missed.
* The scoring of gimmicks was fair and weighted correctly
* The finish proceeded in a timely manner from posting scores to presenting awards
* Protests were handled in a fair and timely manner.

=== Thank you for your opinion ===
Please print any additional comments on the back, such as what you liked most or least about this event.

TRC Gimmick Rallye Evaluation Cards

2007-12-20T00:08:43Z

Ckwendt: /* At the Start */

__NOTOC__
* [http://www.therallyeclub.org/w/index.php?title=TRC_Gimmick_Rallye_Evaluation_Cards&oldid=236 Original Version for Reference]
* [http://www.therallyeclub.org/w/index.php?title=TRC_Gimmick_Rallye_Evaluation_Cards&oldid=279#Gimmick_Rallye_Evaluation_Card:_Rate_1-10|Updated version using original 1-10 format for Reference]
* [[#Gimmick_Rallye_Evaluation_Card|New version using new agree/disagree format]]
* [[Talk:TRC Gimmick Rallye Evaluation Cards|Discussion about this document]]

----

== Gimmick Rallye Evaluation Card ==

Rallye Name: ___________________________________________________

Class: __________ Car #: _________ Date: _________________

(circle one) Driver Navigator Passenger

Optional: Your name: ______________________________

Where did you hear about this rallye? ________________________________________

This gimmick rallye is contending for the annual Best TRC Rallye Award. Please help TRC present better rallyes by filling out the following evaluation card.

Please respond to each statement as follows:
# strongly disagree
# disagree
# neither agree nor disagree
# agree
# strongly agree
(Please respond 0 if the statement is not applicable.)

=== Overall Impressions ===
* The rallye was fun
* There was a good balance of easy and difficult gimmicks
* The rallye included new,innovative ideas or an interesting theme
* The rallye was well planned and "polished"

=== At the Start ===
* Registration was efficient.
* Start personnel were available,courteous, and helpful

=== Instructions ===
* The instructions had no '''unintentional''' errors in spelling, grammar, or intent.
* The instructions were concise & accurate (not excessive and verbose)
* Information was neatly presented/formatted and easy to read and reference
* There were minimal last minute changes posted at the start

=== At the Checkpoint(s) ===
* The checkpoint was located in a safe place with easy entry
* The checkpoint process was reasonably fast and efficient
* Checkpoint workers were polite, competent, and "rallyist friendly"

=== Along the Route ===
* The roads were wide, in good condition, and provided opportunity to pull over & park.
* The route was safe and free of traffic problems.
* Rallye erected signs (including coursemarkers) were visible, readable, and well placed.
* Other signs (government/commercial signs) used by the rallye were visible, readable, and unobstructed.
* I/We had enough time to finish the rallye without feeling rushed.
* I/We had enough to do without finishing too early.

=== At the Finish ===
* After reading the critique, I understand the gimmicks I missed.
* The scoring of gimmicks was fair and weighted correctly
* The finish proceeded in a timely manner from posting scores to presenting awards
* Protests were handled in a fair and timely manner.

=== Thank you for your opinion ===
Please print any additional comments on the back, such as what you liked most or least about this event.

TRC Gimmick Rallye Evaluation Cards

2007-12-20T00:07:10Z

Ckwendt: /* At the Checkpoint(s) */

__NOTOC__
* [http://www.therallyeclub.org/w/index.php?title=TRC_Gimmick_Rallye_Evaluation_Cards&oldid=236 Original Version for Reference]
* [http://www.therallyeclub.org/w/index.php?title=TRC_Gimmick_Rallye_Evaluation_Cards&oldid=279#Gimmick_Rallye_Evaluation_Card:_Rate_1-10|Updated version using original 1-10 format for Reference]
* [[#Gimmick_Rallye_Evaluation_Card|New version using new agree/disagree format]]
* [[Talk:TRC Gimmick Rallye Evaluation Cards|Discussion about this document]]

----

== Gimmick Rallye Evaluation Card ==

Rallye Name: ___________________________________________________

Class: __________ Car #: _________ Date: _________________

(circle one) Driver Navigator Passenger

Optional: Your name: ______________________________

Where did you hear about this rallye? ________________________________________

This gimmick rallye is contending for the annual Best TRC Rallye Award. Please help TRC present better rallyes by filling out the following evaluation card.

Please respond to each statement as follows:
# strongly disagree
# disagree
# neither agree nor disagree
# agree
# strongly agree
(Please respond 0 if the statement is not applicable.)

=== Overall Impressions ===
* The rallye was fun
* There was a good balance of easy and difficult gimmicks
* The rallye included new,innovative ideas or an interesting theme
* The rallye was well planned and "polished"

=== At the Start ===
* Registration was efficient.
* The Rallye School was a good use of my/our time.
* Start personnel were available,courteous, and helpful

=== Instructions ===
* The instructions had no '''unintentional''' errors in spelling, grammar, or intent.
* The instructions were concise & accurate (not excessive and verbose)
* Information was neatly presented/formatted and easy to read and reference
* There were minimal last minute changes posted at the start

=== At the Checkpoint(s) ===
* The checkpoint was located in a safe place with easy entry
* The checkpoint process was reasonably fast and efficient
* Checkpoint workers were polite, competent, and "rallyist friendly"

=== Along the Route ===
* The roads were wide, in good condition, and provided opportunity to pull over & park.
* The route was safe and free of traffic problems.
* Rallye erected signs (including coursemarkers) were visible, readable, and well placed.
* Other signs (government/commercial signs) used by the rallye were visible, readable, and unobstructed.
* I/We had enough time to finish the rallye without feeling rushed.
* I/We had enough to do without finishing too early.

=== At the Finish ===
* After reading the critique, I understand the gimmicks I missed.
* The scoring of gimmicks was fair and weighted correctly
* The finish proceeded in a timely manner from posting scores to presenting awards
* Protests were handled in a fair and timely manner.

=== Thank you for your opinion ===
Please print any additional comments on the back, such as what you liked most or least about this event.

TRC Gimmick Rallye Evaluation Cards

2007-12-20T00:06:31Z

Ckwendt: /* At the Start */

__NOTOC__
* [http://www.therallyeclub.org/w/index.php?title=TRC_Gimmick_Rallye_Evaluation_Cards&oldid=236 Original Version for Reference]
* [http://www.therallyeclub.org/w/index.php?title=TRC_Gimmick_Rallye_Evaluation_Cards&oldid=279#Gimmick_Rallye_Evaluation_Card:_Rate_1-10|Updated version using original 1-10 format for Reference]
* [[#Gimmick_Rallye_Evaluation_Card|New version using new agree/disagree format]]
* [[Talk:TRC Gimmick Rallye Evaluation Cards|Discussion about this document]]

----

== Gimmick Rallye Evaluation Card ==

Rallye Name: ___________________________________________________

Class: __________ Car #: _________ Date: _________________

(circle one) Driver Navigator Passenger

Optional: Your name: ______________________________

Where did you hear about this rallye? ________________________________________

This gimmick rallye is contending for the annual Best TRC Rallye Award. Please help TRC present better rallyes by filling out the following evaluation card.

Please respond to each statement as follows:
# strongly disagree
# disagree
# neither agree nor disagree
# agree
# strongly agree
(Please respond 0 if the statement is not applicable.)

=== Overall Impressions ===
* The rallye was fun
* There was a good balance of easy and difficult gimmicks
* The rallye included new,innovative ideas or an interesting theme
* The rallye was well planned and "polished"

=== At the Start ===
* Registration was efficient.
* The Rallye School was a good use of my/our time.
* Start personnel were available,courteous, and helpful

=== Instructions ===
* The instructions had no '''unintentional''' errors in spelling, grammar, or intent.
* The instructions were concise & accurate (not excessive and verbose)
* Information was neatly presented/formatted and easy to read and reference
* There were minimal last minute changes posted at the start

=== At the Checkpoint(s) ===
* The checkpoint was located in a safe place and easy to enter and exit
* The checkpoint process was reasonably fast and efficient
* Checkpoint workers were polite, well instructed, competent, and "rallyist friendly"

=== Along the Route ===
* The roads were wide, in good condition, and provided opportunity to pull over & park.
* The route was safe and free of traffic problems.
* Rallye erected signs (including coursemarkers) were visible, readable, and well placed.
* Other signs (government/commercial signs) used by the rallye were visible, readable, and unobstructed.
* I/We had enough time to finish the rallye without feeling rushed.
* I/We had enough to do without finishing too early.

=== At the Finish ===
* After reading the critique, I understand the gimmicks I missed.
* The scoring of gimmicks was fair and weighted correctly
* The finish proceeded in a timely manner from posting scores to presenting awards
* Protests were handled in a fair and timely manner.

=== Thank you for your opinion ===
Please print any additional comments on the back, such as what you liked most or least about this event.

TRC Gimmick Rallye Evaluation Cards

2007-12-20T00:05:03Z

Ckwendt: /* Overall Impressions */

__NOTOC__
* [http://www.therallyeclub.org/w/index.php?title=TRC_Gimmick_Rallye_Evaluation_Cards&oldid=236 Original Version for Reference]
* [http://www.therallyeclub.org/w/index.php?title=TRC_Gimmick_Rallye_Evaluation_Cards&oldid=279#Gimmick_Rallye_Evaluation_Card:_Rate_1-10|Updated version using original 1-10 format for Reference]
* [[#Gimmick_Rallye_Evaluation_Card|New version using new agree/disagree format]]
* [[Talk:TRC Gimmick Rallye Evaluation Cards|Discussion about this document]]

----

== Gimmick Rallye Evaluation Card ==

Rallye Name: ___________________________________________________

Class: __________ Car #: _________ Date: _________________

(circle one) Driver Navigator Passenger

Optional: Your name: ______________________________

Where did you hear about this rallye? ________________________________________

This gimmick rallye is contending for the annual Best TRC Rallye Award. Please help TRC present better rallyes by filling out the following evaluation card.

Please respond to each statement as follows:
# strongly disagree
# disagree
# neither agree nor disagree
# agree
# strongly agree
(Please respond 0 if the statement is not applicable.)

=== Overall Impressions ===
* The rallye was fun
* There was a good balance of easy and difficult gimmicks
* The rallye included new,innovative ideas or an interesting theme
* The rallye was well planned and "polished"

=== At the Start ===
* Registration was efficient.
* The Beginner's Introduction was a good use of my/our time.
* Start personnel were available,courteous, and helpful

=== Instructions ===
* The instructions had no '''unintentional''' errors in spelling, grammar, or intent.
* The instructions were concise & accurate (not excessive and verbose)
* Information was neatly presented/formatted and easy to read and reference
* There were minimal last minute changes posted at the start

=== At the Checkpoint(s) ===
* The checkpoint was located in a safe place and easy to enter and exit
* The checkpoint process was reasonably fast and efficient
* Checkpoint workers were polite, well instructed, competent, and "rallyist friendly"

=== Along the Route ===
* The roads were wide, in good condition, and provided opportunity to pull over & park.
* The route was safe and free of traffic problems.
* Rallye erected signs (including coursemarkers) were visible, readable, and well placed.
* Other signs (government/commercial signs) used by the rallye were visible, readable, and unobstructed.
* I/We had enough time to finish the rallye without feeling rushed.
* I/We had enough to do without finishing too early.

=== At the Finish ===
* After reading the critique, I understand the gimmicks I missed.
* The scoring of gimmicks was fair and weighted correctly
* The finish proceeded in a timely manner from posting scores to presenting awards
* Protests were handled in a fair and timely manner.

=== Thank you for your opinion ===
Please print any additional comments on the back, such as what you liked most or least about this event.

TRC Gimmick Rallye Evaluation Cards

2007-12-20T00:04:32Z

Ckwendt: /* At the Finish */

__NOTOC__
* [http://www.therallyeclub.org/w/index.php?title=TRC_Gimmick_Rallye_Evaluation_Cards&oldid=236 Original Version for Reference]
* [http://www.therallyeclub.org/w/index.php?title=TRC_Gimmick_Rallye_Evaluation_Cards&oldid=279#Gimmick_Rallye_Evaluation_Card:_Rate_1-10|Updated version using original 1-10 format for Reference]
* [[#Gimmick_Rallye_Evaluation_Card|New version using new agree/disagree format]]
* [[Talk:TRC Gimmick Rallye Evaluation Cards|Discussion about this document]]

----

== Gimmick Rallye Evaluation Card ==

Rallye Name: ___________________________________________________

Class: __________ Car #: _________ Date: _________________

(circle one) Driver Navigator Passenger

Optional: Your name: ______________________________

Where did you hear about this rallye? ________________________________________

This gimmick rallye is contending for the annual Best TRC Rallye Award. Please help TRC present better rallyes by filling out the following evaluation card.

Please respond to each statement as follows:
# strongly disagree
# disagree
# neither agree nor disagree
# agree
# strongly agree
(Please respond 0 if the statement is not applicable.)

=== Overall Impressions ===
* The rallye was fun
* There was a good balance of easy and difficult gimmicks
* The gimmicks worked well
* The rallye included new,innovative ideas or an interesting theme
* The rallye was well planned and "polished"

=== At the Start ===
* Registration was efficient.
* The Beginner's Introduction was a good use of my/our time.
* Start personnel were available,courteous, and helpful

=== Instructions ===
* The instructions had no '''unintentional''' errors in spelling, grammar, or intent.
* The instructions were concise & accurate (not excessive and verbose)
* Information was neatly presented/formatted and easy to read and reference
* There were minimal last minute changes posted at the start

=== At the Checkpoint(s) ===
* The checkpoint was located in a safe place and easy to enter and exit
* The checkpoint process was reasonably fast and efficient
* Checkpoint workers were polite, well instructed, competent, and "rallyist friendly"

=== Along the Route ===
* The roads were wide, in good condition, and provided opportunity to pull over & park.
* The route was safe and free of traffic problems.
* Rallye erected signs (including coursemarkers) were visible, readable, and well placed.
* Other signs (government/commercial signs) used by the rallye were visible, readable, and unobstructed.
* I/We had enough time to finish the rallye without feeling rushed.
* I/We had enough to do without finishing too early.

=== At the Finish ===
* After reading the critique, I understand the gimmicks I missed.
* The scoring of gimmicks was fair and weighted correctly
* The finish proceeded in a timely manner from posting scores to presenting awards
* Protests were handled in a fair and timely manner.

=== Thank you for your opinion ===
Please print any additional comments on the back, such as what you liked most or least about this event.

TRC Gimmick Rallye Evaluation Cards

2007-12-20T00:03:06Z

Ckwendt: /* At the Start */

__NOTOC__
* [http://www.therallyeclub.org/w/index.php?title=TRC_Gimmick_Rallye_Evaluation_Cards&oldid=236 Original Version for Reference]
* [http://www.therallyeclub.org/w/index.php?title=TRC_Gimmick_Rallye_Evaluation_Cards&oldid=279#Gimmick_Rallye_Evaluation_Card:_Rate_1-10|Updated version using original 1-10 format for Reference]
* [[#Gimmick_Rallye_Evaluation_Card|New version using new agree/disagree format]]
* [[Talk:TRC Gimmick Rallye Evaluation Cards|Discussion about this document]]

----

== Gimmick Rallye Evaluation Card ==

Rallye Name: ___________________________________________________

Class: __________ Car #: _________ Date: _________________

(circle one) Driver Navigator Passenger

Optional: Your name: ______________________________

Where did you hear about this rallye? ________________________________________

This gimmick rallye is contending for the annual Best TRC Rallye Award. Please help TRC present better rallyes by filling out the following evaluation card.

Please respond to each statement as follows:
# strongly disagree
# disagree
# neither agree nor disagree
# agree
# strongly agree
(Please respond 0 if the statement is not applicable.)

=== Overall Impressions ===
* The rallye was fun
* There was a good balance of easy and difficult gimmicks
* The gimmicks worked well
* The rallye included new,innovative ideas or an interesting theme
* The rallye was well planned and "polished"

=== At the Start ===
* Registration was efficient.
* The Beginner's Introduction was a good use of my/our time.
* Start personnel were available,courteous, and helpful

=== Instructions ===
* The instructions had no '''unintentional''' errors in spelling, grammar, or intent.
* The instructions were concise & accurate (not excessive and verbose)
* Information was neatly presented/formatted and easy to read and reference
* There were minimal last minute changes posted at the start

=== At the Checkpoint(s) ===
* The checkpoint was located in a safe place and easy to enter and exit
* The checkpoint process was reasonably fast and efficient
* Checkpoint workers were polite, well instructed, competent, and "rallyist friendly"

=== Along the Route ===
* The roads were wide, in good condition, and provided opportunity to pull over & park.
* The route was safe and free of traffic problems.
* Rallye erected signs (including coursemarkers) were visible, readable, and well placed.
* Other signs (government/commercial signs) used by the rallye were visible, readable, and unobstructed.
* I/We had enough time to finish the rallye without feeling rushed.
* I/We had enough to do without finishing too early.

=== At the Finish ===
* After reading the critique, I understand the gimmicks I missed.
* The maps in the critique were easy to understand.
* The scoring of gimmicks was fair and weighted correctly
* Scores were posted in a timely manner.
* The awards were presented in a timely manner.
* Protests were handled in a fair and timely manner.

=== Thank you for your opinion ===
Please print any additional comments on the back, such as what you liked most or least about this event.

TRC Gimmick Rallye Evaluation Cards

2007-12-20T00:02:13Z

Ckwendt: /* Overall Impressions */

__NOTOC__
* [http://www.therallyeclub.org/w/index.php?title=TRC_Gimmick_Rallye_Evaluation_Cards&oldid=236 Original Version for Reference]
* [http://www.therallyeclub.org/w/index.php?title=TRC_Gimmick_Rallye_Evaluation_Cards&oldid=279#Gimmick_Rallye_Evaluation_Card:_Rate_1-10|Updated version using original 1-10 format for Reference]
* [[#Gimmick_Rallye_Evaluation_Card|New version using new agree/disagree format]]
* [[Talk:TRC Gimmick Rallye Evaluation Cards|Discussion about this document]]

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== Gimmick Rallye Evaluation Card ==

Rallye Name: ___________________________________________________

Class: __________ Car #: _________ Date: _________________

(circle one) Driver Navigator Passenger

Optional: Your name: ______________________________

Where did you hear about this rallye? ________________________________________

This gimmick rallye is contending for the annual Best TRC Rallye Award. Please help TRC present better rallyes by filling out the following evaluation card.

Please respond to each statement as follows:
# strongly disagree
# disagree
# neither agree nor disagree
# agree
# strongly agree
(Please respond 0 if the statement is not applicable.)

=== Overall Impressions ===
* The rallye was fun
* There was a good balance of easy and difficult gimmicks
* The gimmicks worked well
* The rallye included new,innovative ideas or an interesting theme
* The rallye was well planned and "polished"

=== At the Start ===
* Registration was efficient.
* I/We attended the Beginner's Introduction (also known as a Rallye School).
* The Beginner's Introduction was a good use of my/our time.

=== Instructions ===
* The instructions had no '''unintentional''' errors in spelling, grammar, or intent.
* The instructions were concise & accurate (not excessive and verbose)
* Information was neatly presented/formatted and easy to read and reference
* There were minimal last minute changes posted at the start

=== At the Checkpoint(s) ===
* The checkpoint was located in a safe place and easy to enter and exit
* The checkpoint process was reasonably fast and efficient
* Checkpoint workers were polite, well instructed, competent, and "rallyist friendly"

=== Along the Route ===
* The roads were wide, in good condition, and provided opportunity to pull over & park.
* The route was safe and free of traffic problems.
* Rallye erected signs (including coursemarkers) were visible, readable, and well placed.
* Other signs (government/commercial signs) used by the rallye were visible, readable, and unobstructed.
* I/We had enough time to finish the rallye without feeling rushed.
* I/We had enough to do without finishing too early.

=== At the Finish ===
* After reading the critique, I understand the gimmicks I missed.
* The maps in the critique were easy to understand.
* The scoring of gimmicks was fair and weighted correctly
* Scores were posted in a timely manner.
* The awards were presented in a timely manner.
* Protests were handled in a fair and timely manner.

=== Thank you for your opinion ===
Please print any additional comments on the back, such as what you liked most or least about this event.

TRC Gimmick Rallye Evaluation Cards

2007-12-19T23:59:26Z

Ckwendt: /* At the Finish */

__NOTOC__
* [http://www.therallyeclub.org/w/index.php?title=TRC_Gimmick_Rallye_Evaluation_Cards&oldid=236 Original Version for Reference]
* [http://www.therallyeclub.org/w/index.php?title=TRC_Gimmick_Rallye_Evaluation_Cards&oldid=279#Gimmick_Rallye_Evaluation_Card:_Rate_1-10|Updated version using original 1-10 format for Reference]
* [[#Gimmick_Rallye_Evaluation_Card|New version using new agree/disagree format]]
* [[Talk:TRC Gimmick Rallye Evaluation Cards|Discussion about this document]]

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== Gimmick Rallye Evaluation Card ==

Rallye Name: ___________________________________________________

Class: __________ Car #: _________ Date: _________________

(circle one) Driver Navigator Passenger

Optional: Your name: ______________________________

Where did you hear about this rallye? ________________________________________

This gimmick rallye is contending for the annual Best TRC Rallye Award. Please help TRC present better rallyes by filling out the following evaluation card.

Please respond to each statement as follows:
# strongly disagree
# disagree
# neither agree nor disagree
# agree
# strongly agree
(Please respond 0 if the statement is not applicable.)

=== Overall Impressions ===
* The rallye was interesting and enjoyable.
* The rallye was challenging.
* The rallye worked well with its theme.
* The rallye included new, innovative ideas.
* There was a good balance of easy and difficult gimmicks.
* The rallye was well planned and "polished".
* The gimmicks worked well.

=== At the Start ===
* Registration was efficient.
* I/We attended the Beginner's Introduction (also known as a Rallye School).
* The Beginner's Introduction was a good use of my/our time.

=== Instructions ===
* The instructions had no '''unintentional''' errors in spelling, grammar, or intent.
* The instructions were concise & accurate (not excessive and verbose)
* Information was neatly presented/formatted and easy to read and reference
* There were minimal last minute changes posted at the start

=== At the Checkpoint(s) ===
* The checkpoint was located in a safe place and easy to enter and exit
* The checkpoint process was reasonably fast and efficient
* Checkpoint workers were polite, well instructed, competent, and "rallyist friendly"

=== Along the Route ===
* The roads were wide, in good condition, and provided opportunity to pull over & park.
* The route was safe and free of traffic problems.
* Rallye erected signs (including coursemarkers) were visible, readable, and well placed.
* Other signs (government/commercial signs) used by the rallye were visible, readable, and unobstructed.
* I/We had enough time to finish the rallye without feeling rushed.
* I/We had enough to do without finishing too early.

=== At the Finish ===
* After reading the critique, I understand the gimmicks I missed.
* The maps in the critique were easy to understand.
* The scoring of gimmicks was fair and weighted correctly
* Scores were posted in a timely manner.
* The awards were presented in a timely manner.
* Protests were handled in a fair and timely manner.

=== Thank you for your opinion ===
Please print any additional comments on the back, such as what you liked most or least about this event.

TRC Gimmick Rallye Evaluation Cards

2007-12-19T23:57:04Z

Ckwendt: /* Along the Route */

__NOTOC__
* [http://www.therallyeclub.org/w/index.php?title=TRC_Gimmick_Rallye_Evaluation_Cards&oldid=236 Original Version for Reference]
* [http://www.therallyeclub.org/w/index.php?title=TRC_Gimmick_Rallye_Evaluation_Cards&oldid=279#Gimmick_Rallye_Evaluation_Card:_Rate_1-10|Updated version using original 1-10 format for Reference]
* [[#Gimmick_Rallye_Evaluation_Card|New version using new agree/disagree format]]
* [[Talk:TRC Gimmick Rallye Evaluation Cards|Discussion about this document]]

----

== Gimmick Rallye Evaluation Card ==

Rallye Name: ___________________________________________________

Class: __________ Car #: _________ Date: _________________

(circle one) Driver Navigator Passenger

Optional: Your name: ______________________________

Where did you hear about this rallye? ________________________________________

This gimmick rallye is contending for the annual Best TRC Rallye Award. Please help TRC present better rallyes by filling out the following evaluation card.

Please respond to each statement as follows:
# strongly disagree
# disagree
# neither agree nor disagree
# agree
# strongly agree
(Please respond 0 if the statement is not applicable.)

=== Overall Impressions ===
* The rallye was interesting and enjoyable.
* The rallye was challenging.
* The rallye worked well with its theme.
* The rallye included new, innovative ideas.
* There was a good balance of easy and difficult gimmicks.
* The rallye was well planned and "polished".
* The gimmicks worked well.

=== At the Start ===
* Registration was efficient.
* I/We attended the Beginner's Introduction (also known as a Rallye School).
* The Beginner's Introduction was a good use of my/our time.

=== Instructions ===
* The instructions had no '''unintentional''' errors in spelling, grammar, or intent.
* The instructions were concise & accurate (not excessive and verbose)
* Information was neatly presented/formatted and easy to read and reference
* There were minimal last minute changes posted at the start

=== At the Checkpoint(s) ===
* The checkpoint was located in a safe place and easy to enter and exit
* The checkpoint process was reasonably fast and efficient
* Checkpoint workers were polite, well instructed, competent, and "rallyist friendly"

=== Along the Route ===
* The roads were wide, in good condition, and provided opportunity to pull over & park.
* The route was safe and free of traffic problems.
* Rallye erected signs (including coursemarkers) were visible, readable, and well placed.
* Other signs (government/commercial signs) used by the rallye were visible, readable, and unobstructed.
* I/We had enough time to finish the rallye without feeling rushed.
* I/We had enough to do without finishing too early.

=== At the Finish ===
* The critique was clear and concise.
* The gimmicks were explained well in the critique.
* After reading the critique, I understand the gimmicks I missed.
* The maps in the critique were easy to understand.
* The scoring of gimmicks was fair and accurate.
* The gimmicks were weighted correctly.
* Scores were posted in a timely manner.
* The awards were presented in a timely manner.
* After reading the protest committee's comments, I understand their decisions.

=== Thank you for your opinion ===
Please print any additional comments on the back, such as what you liked most or least about this event.

TRC Gimmick Rallye Evaluation Cards

2007-12-19T23:54:03Z

Ckwendt: /* At the Checkpoint(s) */

__NOTOC__
* [http://www.therallyeclub.org/w/index.php?title=TRC_Gimmick_Rallye_Evaluation_Cards&oldid=236 Original Version for Reference]
* [http://www.therallyeclub.org/w/index.php?title=TRC_Gimmick_Rallye_Evaluation_Cards&oldid=279#Gimmick_Rallye_Evaluation_Card:_Rate_1-10|Updated version using original 1-10 format for Reference]
* [[#Gimmick_Rallye_Evaluation_Card|New version using new agree/disagree format]]
* [[Talk:TRC Gimmick Rallye Evaluation Cards|Discussion about this document]]

----

== Gimmick Rallye Evaluation Card ==

Rallye Name: ___________________________________________________

Class: __________ Car #: _________ Date: _________________

(circle one) Driver Navigator Passenger

Optional: Your name: ______________________________

Where did you hear about this rallye? ________________________________________

This gimmick rallye is contending for the annual Best TRC Rallye Award. Please help TRC present better rallyes by filling out the following evaluation card.

Please respond to each statement as follows:
# strongly disagree
# disagree
# neither agree nor disagree
# agree
# strongly agree
(Please respond 0 if the statement is not applicable.)

=== Overall Impressions ===
* The rallye was interesting and enjoyable.
* The rallye was challenging.
* The rallye worked well with its theme.
* The rallye included new, innovative ideas.
* There was a good balance of easy and difficult gimmicks.
* The rallye was well planned and "polished".
* The gimmicks worked well.

=== At the Start ===
* Registration was efficient.
* I/We attended the Beginner's Introduction (also known as a Rallye School).
* The Beginner's Introduction was a good use of my/our time.

=== Instructions ===
* The instructions had no '''unintentional''' errors in spelling, grammar, or intent.
* The instructions were concise & accurate (not excessive and verbose)
* Information was neatly presented/formatted and easy to read and reference
* There were minimal last minute changes posted at the start

=== At the Checkpoint(s) ===
* The checkpoint was located in a safe place and easy to enter and exit
* The checkpoint process was reasonably fast and efficient
* Checkpoint workers were polite, well instructed, competent, and "rallyist friendly"

=== Along the Route ===
* The roads were safe and in good condition.
* The route was free of traffic problems.
* The route had no foreseeable obstacles (e.g., parking problems).
* Rallye erected signs (including coursemarkers) were visible, readable, and well placed.
* Other signs (government/commercial signs) used by the rallye were visible and readable.
* I/We had enough time to finish the rallye without feeling rushed.
* I/We had enough to do without finishing too early.
* The rallye route was too long; we drove too far.
* The rallye route was about the right length.
* The rallye route was too short; we drove too little.

=== At the Finish ===
* The critique was clear and concise.
* The gimmicks were explained well in the critique.
* After reading the critique, I understand the gimmicks I missed.
* The maps in the critique were easy to understand.
* The scoring of gimmicks was fair and accurate.
* The gimmicks were weighted correctly.
* Scores were posted in a timely manner.
* The awards were presented in a timely manner.
* After reading the protest committee's comments, I understand their decisions.

=== Thank you for your opinion ===
Please print any additional comments on the back, such as what you liked most or least about this event.

TRC Gimmick Rallye Evaluation Cards

2007-12-19T23:52:16Z

Ckwendt: /* Instructions */

__NOTOC__
* [http://www.therallyeclub.org/w/index.php?title=TRC_Gimmick_Rallye_Evaluation_Cards&oldid=236 Original Version for Reference]
* [http://www.therallyeclub.org/w/index.php?title=TRC_Gimmick_Rallye_Evaluation_Cards&oldid=279#Gimmick_Rallye_Evaluation_Card:_Rate_1-10|Updated version using original 1-10 format for Reference]
* [[#Gimmick_Rallye_Evaluation_Card|New version using new agree/disagree format]]
* [[Talk:TRC Gimmick Rallye Evaluation Cards|Discussion about this document]]

----

== Gimmick Rallye Evaluation Card ==

Rallye Name: ___________________________________________________

Class: __________ Car #: _________ Date: _________________

(circle one) Driver Navigator Passenger

Optional: Your name: ______________________________

Where did you hear about this rallye? ________________________________________

This gimmick rallye is contending for the annual Best TRC Rallye Award. Please help TRC present better rallyes by filling out the following evaluation card.

Please respond to each statement as follows:
# strongly disagree
# disagree
# neither agree nor disagree
# agree
# strongly agree
(Please respond 0 if the statement is not applicable.)

=== Overall Impressions ===
* The rallye was interesting and enjoyable.
* The rallye was challenging.
* The rallye worked well with its theme.
* The rallye included new, innovative ideas.
* There was a good balance of easy and difficult gimmicks.
* The rallye was well planned and "polished".
* The gimmicks worked well.

=== At the Start ===
* Registration was efficient.
* I/We attended the Beginner's Introduction (also known as a Rallye School).
* The Beginner's Introduction was a good use of my/our time.

=== Instructions ===
* The instructions had no '''unintentional''' errors in spelling, grammar, or intent.
* The instructions were concise & accurate (not excessive and verbose)
* Information was neatly presented/formatted and easy to read and reference
* There were minimal last minute changes posted at the start

=== At the Checkpoint(s) ===
* The checkpoint materials were clear and legible.
* Checkpoint workers were polite, well instructed, and competent.

=== Along the Route ===
* The roads were safe and in good condition.
* The route was free of traffic problems.
* The route had no foreseeable obstacles (e.g., parking problems).
* Rallye erected signs (including coursemarkers) were visible, readable, and well placed.
* Other signs (government/commercial signs) used by the rallye were visible and readable.
* I/We had enough time to finish the rallye without feeling rushed.
* I/We had enough to do without finishing too early.
* The rallye route was too long; we drove too far.
* The rallye route was about the right length.
* The rallye route was too short; we drove too little.

=== At the Finish ===
* The critique was clear and concise.
* The gimmicks were explained well in the critique.
* After reading the critique, I understand the gimmicks I missed.
* The maps in the critique were easy to understand.
* The scoring of gimmicks was fair and accurate.
* The gimmicks were weighted correctly.
* Scores were posted in a timely manner.
* The awards were presented in a timely manner.
* After reading the protest committee's comments, I understand their decisions.

=== Thank you for your opinion ===
Please print any additional comments on the back, such as what you liked most or least about this event.

Talk:TRC Gimmick Rallye Evaluation Cards

2007-12-15T03:11:24Z

Ckwendt: Process

Talk:TRC Gimmick Rallye Evaluation Cards

2007-12-15T03:03:05Z

Ckwendt: Clear & Concise!

Talk:TRC Gimmick Rallye Evaluation Cards

2007-12-15T02:56:25Z

Ckwendt: Purpose

Talk:TRC Gimmick Rallye Evaluation Cards

2007-11-18T00:56:03Z

Ckwendt: Let's use what we have, not change what we don't use

I recommend leaving the existing form alone, except for the changes to the "Length". 10 Categories is sufficient for the feedback that we need.

I am not sure if many rallyemasters use the form as it exists today as a vehicle to improve or change rallies. As a consequence, making changes to the form is likely not going to do much. If we add more categories, rallyists may be less likely to fill out the form.

A better use of time might be for rallyemasters to use the existing form to create a post-mortem of their event that includes 2 topics:

a) What worked well
b) What can be improved upon.

Such a post-mortem should be optional, but would be nice to include in the TRC minutes (if it is done).