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by onoahimahi
Fri Feb 09, 2007 10:48 pm
Forum: Scheduling Methods
Topic: Looking for a kinder, gentler, fairer scheduling format
Replies: 9
Views: 21621

Re: Looking for a kinder, gentler, fairer scheduling format

We just completed our Derby using the format I described last year (in this post) plus the “reverse elimination” round at the end. The “reverse elimination” round was a big success and we achieved a lot of positive feedback from parents. I encourage you to try it with your pack. By adding the round,...
by onoahimahi
Mon Jan 16, 2006 7:30 am
Forum: Scheduling Methods
Topic: Looking for a kinder, gentler, fairer scheduling format
Replies: 9
Views: 21621

Re: Looking for a kinder, gentler, fairer scheduling format

I posted the original "kinder, gentler" message last year after our 05 derby. I was looking for a format that adapted to the results during the race so that fast cars would pitted against other fast cars and slow cars would be pitted against other slow cars. The idea was to let more of the...
by onoahimahi
Tue Mar 22, 2005 10:17 pm
Forum: Scheduling Methods
Topic: Looking for a kinder, gentler, fairer scheduling format
Replies: 9
Views: 21621

Looking for a kinder, gentler, fairer scheduling format

My pack uses the Sterns method with Derbymaster software and The Judge timer. About 60 cars race 6 heats on a 3-lane track after being randomly grouped together by the software. The winners are picked based on points and there are usually 4 or 5 cars that are undefeated and race times are used to br...