Technically I think he can do Rookie, the rules only state that he can not have totaled more than 35 points in a previous season. Unless he was a paid member of USACi, IASCA, Drags or the Old Slapshow org and gained more than 35 points in any of those groups in the past he is still considered a Rookie. I never asked him, but I don't recall ever seeing him at any SPL events that I've been to.
"1. Nonmembers, First year “newbies” and vehicles only, as well as individuals that only attend a few local events a year.* This can be decided by promoter and/or judges knowledge of competitor.* Members - Anyone achieving 35 points or more in a single season within Team Northeast SPL in any prior season will no longer be considered a rookie.
Anyone attending events within another organization in any prior season(s) and achieving 35 points or more in a season will not be considered a rookie. "
TALKED TO CHRIS MCVAY, asked him a couple questions because of trying to get someone else into this sport and stated that if worked for a shop or is a casual competitor over multiple years might not fit the Rookie idea.
Re: Rookie class question
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From:
Chris McVay
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To: Actaudio
I'd just hate to have a few individuals running rookie when they are
only there the kick *** and win win win and scare away new less
experienced new comers.
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> On Jul 16, 2010, at 11:29 PM, Chris McVay wrote:
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> A MECP certification is fine.
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> Having worked at a shop or currently working at a shop would lead one
> to think they may not be rookie material. The intent is for newbies
> and anyone not having any hands on in the industry at some point of
> their lifetime. Ned to keep the rookie class "virgin" material to
> insure growth each year.
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> On Fri, Jul 16, 2010 at 2:51 PM, ACT Audio wrote:
> if you were MECP certified, can you run the rookie class?
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> if you worked for a shop? if so how long ago or currently?
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