Sondaggio: potenziali cambiamenti nelle categorie di età Master

18 January, 2021 - Comunicati

Gran parte del successo della nostra Classe è dovuto alla grande partecipazione di atleti Master, così è stata avanzata una proposta per il Consiglio Mondiale di estendere la fascia d'età per la partecipazione a eventi Master includendo laseristi di 30-34 anni.

ILCA ha quindi deciso di lanciare un sondaggio fra tutti i membri della classe per capire la reale volonta di estendere la categoria Master, ed eventualemnte in che modo, o di mantenere l'attuale divisione. inizialmente tale sondagio era ristretto ai soli Master, ma EURILCA ha chiesto ai propri Distretti di estenderlo a tutti gli associati (in fondo all'articolo trovate entrambe le mail)

Le opzioni al vaglio sono tre:

1) Mantenere lo status quo
  Apprentice: 35 - 44
  Master: 45 - 54
  Grand Master: 55 - 64
  Great Grand Master: 65 - 74
  Legend: 75+

2) Estendere la sola categoria degli apprendisti
  Apprentice: 30 - 44
  Master: 45 - 54
  Grand Master: 55 - 64
  Great Grand Master: 65 - 74
  Legend: 75+

3) Anticipare di 5 anni tutte le categorie
   Apprentice: 30 - 39
  Master: 40 - 49
  Grand Master: 50 - 59
  Great Grand Master: 60 - 69
  Legend: 70+

Si può votare fino al 26 gennaio qui

Vi riportiamo qui di seguito entrambe le mail inviate da ILCA E EURILCA


Il messaggio di ILCA
"Dear Laser Masters sailor,
A proposal was brought up for the ILCA World Council to extend the age range for participation in designated Masters events by including sailors from 30 - 34.
World Council members would like to hear from sailors before making a decision.
A brief poll (with three potential options for age grouping) has been set up for you to provide feedback.
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SR978FF
Please take a moment to respond to the question, at your earliest convenience. The poll will close at the end of 26 January."

Il messaggio di EURILCA
"Dear district officer,
ILCA has issued a non-binding survey via email to Master sailors who have competed at a Master World Champion over the last 7 years seeking feedback on potential changes to the Master age categories.  We believe the survey has been released prematurely, provides inadequate explanation to those who vote, excludes many who should be eligible to vote and does not consider other options.  Any changes to the age categories requires great thought as there are advantages and disadvantages to all options suffice to say the underlying objective is to increase participation in Master regattas.
Master sailing has been a key success for the Class worldwide and we have no desire to damage this formula.  We would encourage you to respond to the survey to gauge demand for any change.  If there is evidence that change is supported by our Members, this will be discussed further at the ILCA World Council where other options may also be reviewed.  Further consultation would be required in advance of any formal proposal for Members to vote on.  
Key at this time is to understand if there is demand for change.  We would also encourage you to discuss this with your Laser friends and to feedback via your District Chairs."