[Nate_C]

I have always loved the concept of the SRS and they do have some very challenging tests. However, it is too bad that those that operate it have done so in a questionable manor. If a SRS title means nothing it is not becasue of the dogs work but because of a lack of respect for the organization that runs it.

P.S. I think the Bankrupt thing is possible. I think they only have three club events this year and one classic. With the loss of some key sponsors they might not have enough money to televise the crown or have any big payouts. No crown would kill the SRS.

 

[Nate_C]

Nate,

Please explain the "questionable manner or manor" comment, I don't quite understand. Do you know me?

Lets see know. We have run 3 clubs events to date and one in another 2 weeks at Mr. Ed's and then our first Classic is in Huntsville, AL. Our second Classic will be at the DU Duck Jam in Texas in April and then an untelevised Classic in Enid, OK. I think I have 2 more SRS club events in March and April too, I am waiting for the paper work and the SRS Committee approval of them. Then the Crown Championship in May. We really can't fit any other in. We have down time during the hunting season and SRS makes sure that we do not run an event on top of any major dog events, Example - National AM, National Open, Master National or the HRC Grand.

And one more thing. The entry fees DOES NOT feed into the SRS event. It is totally separate, not sure how many times I have to say that..... It comes into an account and pays out to the competitors. SO even if TV goes away, The event could actually continue to run, if the players want it to.

Kill is a strong word ......

Sorry to upset you. I said questionable, not wrong or improper. The question comes due to the fact that most prominate face of the organization, J. Tackett, was on the same "Team" as the Pros that win 75% of all placement. Then one of your largest sponsers Avery also sponsers that team. Sorry but that at least merits some "questions". Also, your failure to attract a good number of pros outside team water dog also creates questions about the validity of the title. I am not saying that anything improper ever happened, all I am saying is that these things detract from the perception of the organization which is what I thought this tread was about.

Sorry but I think your are wrong about the TV and the Crown. I cannot see the SRS lasting without thembut that is just my opinon. Again though, I LOVE the format and hope it lasts. I think the move to the Club format is great. If you have some events next year near me I will have a dog ready and would likely enter.