Tournament Observer training class

[Capt Vince Pierleoni]

Long overdue, there will be a Tournament Observer training class at 3pm Sunday Feb 26th at the LOTSA Expo in Lockport NY.

Capt Paul Czarnecki, a long time tourny angler has dedicated his time to this cause before, and has accepted the lead position. We hope to have a few more concerned competitors as well.

It has been been brought up recently on this board, and at many events in the past, that something like this should be offered. Here it is! If you observe, would like to observe to learn, or if your main interest is in upholding the integrity of the great Lake O tournys, please plan on making this session.

Team Captains and leaders, make an effort to get your potential observers to this class. It benefits all.

Thank you LOTSA, and thank you Paul for accepting this role.

[High Point]

Is this something that is going to be required to be an observer now? or just something that is a good idea.

[Yankee Troller]

Is this something that is going to be required to be an observer now? or just something that is a good idea.

A good idea.

[Shade]

Are there plans for further training classes before each event. I think it would be more benificial if ya waited until everyone who is entered has an observer. Just a thought.

Shade

[carpedium]

Is this something one would register for?

[rolmops]

Great idea.

There are lots of people who want to observe for a season in order to pick up valuable fishing experience.

At the same time we are creating a reservoir of knowledgeable and motivated observers who can be brought into contact with teams in need of an observer right here at Lotsa.

[Capt Vince Pierleoni]

Not a requirement at this point, and registration not necessary. It will make attendees more attractive to teams looking for a competent observer. It is great to see all the interest.

[Mortigan]

It's killin' me I'm out of town for the weekend.

[Paul Czarnecki]

If there is a good enough response to this we will consider holding a class before (or after) each tournament's Captain's meeting. This will give any new observers a chance to get up to speed as well as address any issues at the particular event.

See ya Sunday.

[Shade]

Good stuff. Would not be a bad idea if team captains would attend at least once. Especially teams that are competing for the first time.

Shade

[Paul Czarnecki]

Good stuff. Would not be a bad idea if team captains would attend at least once. Especially teams that are competing for the first time.

Shade

Anyone and everyone is welcome and Captains are encouraged to attend as well. Thanks Howie.

[A-TOM-MIK]

I'd be willing to sponsor (pay) for something like this for my up & coming Invitational event. Maybe even have it mandatory, often talked about this, GREAT IDEA

Tom

[ray koziatek]

Might I suggest a mandatory meeting after the captians meeting of all observers for convience, and emergency fillins when someone cant show (observer) .

Also at that time each observer could sign a sworn "legal" statment they will perform their duties as instructed.

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.just me 2 cents

[jlrjoz]

I was not able to stay for the class but would be interested in a future class. Thanks. Ron j.

[Dirty Goose]

Vince, Rob Ripka and myself are willing to do a observer seminar before each pro am in oswego and sodus. anything to help the cause. Casey

[Rob]

If the training class was recorded and placed on a YOU TUBE link it might help future people understand what they are expected to do and help with.

[rolmops]

This is very good 20/20 hindsight

[Chas0218]

Any news on this for this coming season?

[Capt Vince Pierleoni]

Chas,

 

Thanks for the "nudge". Some of the annual events are in the midst of reorganization, but I'm sure some of these sessions will be held.

Of course whomever and wherever these are held will be posted here. 

[Hookedup]

If there is a good enough response to this we will consider holding a class before (or after) each tournament's Captain's meeting. This will give any new observers a chance to get up to speed as well as address any issues at the particular event.

See ya Sunday.

If the training class was recorded and placed on a YOU TUBE link it might help future people understand what they are expected to do and help with.

Both great ideas this way you get all the observers that are in the tournament. And any future observers can watch the video and know what they are getting into.

[Chas0218]

Haha no problem Vince. I was searching for some more info on observers and came across this and figured because it was about a year ago maybe it might be coming back up.