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NAUCC 2005 Highlights
NAUCC 2005 is now history. A very successful event, with many people deserving a huge round of applause for their efforts in making it happen. Of course the Laynes, the Wood One Wheelers, and the people from Redford Township worked like mad. It takes an amazing amount of effort to host nationals, and they came through with flying colors. Many others also bring their special talents to NAUCC -- sometimes in a hearse. Darren Bedford and the Canadian crew provided everyone with fun events, including the crazy flaming puck hockey, the awesome Defect premier, and even coloring contests for kids of all ages. The door-decorating contest was a big hit, too. Our Uni dot com folks also add a lot to the event, dragging along a truckload of equipment. They're always willing to answer requests for tires, cranks, pedals, seatposts (etc. etc.). Amy and John Drummond are definitely a highlight. There are of course many others. Feel free to hop in and add to the list. For me personally, the event was a huge success! I met so many terrific people -- Bill, Cassie, Nick, Chris, Chad, Jodie, Emily, Sarah, Jeffrey, Kaori, Zack, Jeff, a whole bunch more, and Eddie who talks funny. I got to see and hang out with riders and friends that I've met over the last few years -- Scott & Jody, Alan, John & Jacquie, Marti and crew, Carol & Tom, Kathy, Wendy, Marcus, David, and many more. It's better than a family reunion, because we all share a common interest. No one can say we don't have a wide range of events at NAUCC. With everything from hockey, basketball, racing, muni, and trials to artistic individual, pairs, clubs, groups, parade and more, it's just about impossible not to find your niche in the uni community. And so a well-deserved thanks to all who made this event so successful. Please feel free to add some of your NAUCC 2005 stories and highlights to the list. Carol Minnesota P. S. If you weren't there this year, we missed you. We plan to descend on Memphis next summer, so plan ahead! -- Carol McLean - Likes Pedal Pushers ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Carol McLean's Profile: http://www.unicyclist.com/profile/3302 View this thread: http://www.unicyclist.com/thread/42312 |
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Highlights for me... Getting more invovled in the NAUCC. Actually competing in track events. Getting more invovled in the USA (Unicycling Society of America) I ran for Director. I thought I would be the only one, but went up against like 8 people, apparently the most ever. I just think it's cool that more people are interested in taking an active role in the US of A. I expect there will some big changes over the next year, and look forward to the next NAUCC in Memphis. I did get recrutted for the Editorial Staff. There are a bunch of us working under Director Tepper, so it isn't all on one persons shoulders. Look for some great articles in future issues of On One Wheel. Also expect, 4 issues a year as well as quicker distribution. I enjoyed seeing the possible change in the Level testing. I tested under the new system and was very pleased with the process. I look forward to using it in the club as we grow. The best part is it will include skills currently not tested. So if you are interested in other aspects of unicycling, you will have the opportunity to measure your progress in very much the same way freestyle unicyclists currently measure their progress. The current level system was developed before there was Muni, Trials, Street etc... It makes sense to me that as unicycling has changed, the way we measure a unicyclists progress would change. Carol Mclean and her daughter Kelsy(sp?) were working hard all week to expose people to the system, and training testers. It seemed to go well. Oh yea, If I was Carol, my highlight would have been winning every event I entered. Of course I'm not Carol, and didn't win every event. But Carol did. Working with Zach and Jeff as they worked toward breaking and setting World Records in their respective specialties. I got some great shots, and will post later. There were many others who did as well, look forward to seeing the pictures. Playing Uni Sumo with all the guys that showed up for the workshop. Getting beat by Sawyer Drummond who is 1/3 my age and 1/4 my weight. Most every time! The Bedford Experience and all that entailed. It was fun for me and my Daughter. Seeing my wife ride 30 feet, and my daughter Emily make a bunch of new friends. -- bugman - Proud member of the UALW ------------------------------------------------------------------------ bugman's Profile: http://www.unicyclist.com/profile/3812 View this thread: http://www.unicyclist.com/thread/42312 |
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Hey, Bugman! Well, I didn't win every event. Jody A. scored a big success on the slowboards, which I fell off of each time. (Surprising how difficult that event is when it looks deceivingly simple to some of us.) Skill testing was excellent! Rough count was about 150 new skill tests passed by about 27 riders. I'm in the process of updating the field test web site for all those who said they wanted to be listed. We also trained several new skills testers. Special thanks to my daughter, Kelsey, and to Eddie K. and Bill Hamilton & his crew for helping out so much. I'll post the updated list of skill testers soon. I know there were some riders who wanted to take tests, but we ran out of opportunities with all the other events happening. I apologize to those we missed, especially on the last day when I realized we had to leave sooner than I thought. Please contact me, and we'll arrange a way to get you tested. The input on the new skills system was terrific. And we're excited to get some new testers from other areas of the country, including Florida. Right now, we have some of the best trials riders around taking a look at the new Technical levels, and I hope we can post a version of that for field testing soon. It will be a way for new riders to focus on the basic skills they'll need for that style of riding and will allow trials riders to compare their skill level with others. There's lots to be done yet, so stay tuned and feel free to offer suggestions. I'll post more later about the new skills system for riders who didn't attend the workshops at NAUCC. email: unicyclecentral at hotmail dot com Thanks! Carol -- Carol McLean - Likes Pedal Pushers ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Carol McLean's Profile: http://www.unicyclist.com/profile/3302 View this thread: http://www.unicyclist.com/thread/42312 |
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Carol McLean wrote: *We plan to descend on Memphis next summer, so plan ahead! * Make brownies and they will come. -- rhysling - Pontificating Vigilantly "That whole design was stupid." -Greg Harper, in a mental disertation with God on the Cheeta, shortly before his first hub siezed. "maybe we can just bomb him with copious quantities of unconditional love and eventually help him to learn to ride" -Guru Gild on the Nature of Love ------------------------------------------------------------------------ rhysling's Profile: http://www.unicyclist.com/profile/411 View this thread: http://www.unicyclist.com/thread/42312 |
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rhysling wrote: *Make brownies and they will come. * If I make brownies, will YOU come? -- Memphis Mud - Student of GrandMaster 2T "winter in peanut butter comes turquoise" -Greg Harper ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Memphis Mud's Profile: http://www.unicyclist.com/profile/1987 View this thread: http://www.unicyclist.com/thread/42312 |
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NAUCC was great! My first one and it won't be my last. Memphis, here I come. With or without brownies. My wife will certainlyu be tempted with the brownies. Bill -- billham - LEVEL 4 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ billham's Profile: http://www.unicyclist.com/profile/4625 View this thread: http://www.unicyclist.com/thread/42312 |
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billham wrote: *NAUCC was great! My first one and it won't be my last. Memphis, here I come. With or without brownies. My wife will certainlyu be tempted with the brownies. Bill * I wonder if we could make the world's biggest brownie in Memphis. Would be fun. Chris, good to see you back on the forums again. Since we were unable to attend NAUCC, we're looking forward to all the picture postings. Bruce -- yoopers - Bruce & Mary Edwards `_______ /L ,[____], L---L –0LLLLLLL0- ()_) ()_)----)_) Munipsycho on the art of raising children: "My job is not to keep them from falling. It's to teach them to always get back up." Always give lots of credit and take very little. Seems to make everyone happier. Conversely, take as much responsibility for mistakes as one can assume! - Dr. Bobo unicycledude93: Steve Dekeokeok unicycledude93: Yoopers Byrnetown: haha, those are old guys ------------------------------------------------------------------------ yoopers's Profile: http://www.unicyclist.com/profile/31 View this thread: http://www.unicyclist.com/thread/42312 |
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Holy hang glider, Batman! Rhysling! Great to hear from you! YES! I can't wait to see everybody in Memphis next year! Tommy -- Tmornstar - Grandmaster 2T Tommy Thompson (No PMs. please) Memphis Unicycle Club Please vist our web site: http://www.memphisunicycleclub.com ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Tmornstar's Profile: http://www.unicyclist.com/profile/658 View this thread: http://www.unicyclist.com/thread/42312 |
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Hey Tommy, congrats on becoming Vice President for USA. From what I saw at NAUCC this year, there seems to be more interest in MUNI and trials related skills and involvement. I think your interest and involvement in these areas will be good for USA. Bill -- billham - LEVEL 4 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ billham's Profile: http://www.unicyclist.com/profile/4625 View this thread: http://www.unicyclist.com/thread/42312 |
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Tmornstar wrote: *Holy hang glider, Batman! Rhysling! Great to hear from you! YES! I can't wait to see everybody in Memphis next year! Tommy * Tommy, where in Memphis will you be holding the event? Jethro (former Memphian) -- Jethro - Pliny's Dolphin ©¿© Bill Hugo ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Jethro's Profile: http://www.unicyclist.com/profile/9413 View this thread: http://www.unicyclist.com/thread/42312 |
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