[Rideout]

Hey Tanya

I will be at the event this weekend and I would really like to talk with you face-to-face, because you have a lot of legitimate concerns that I would like to help you with. I am one of the people working on restoring our state series, and players that get moved around like you will be given a clear expaination of how you will earn points and be taken care of - we're working on it.

I am super stoked to hear that you would like to organize some women's events in western WA. I had a really hard time getting the ladies to come out to the Tiara Teardown last year. I had a guaranteed payout to Pro Open Women of $500 (only three ladies in that division) and a brand new Mach V portable basket to first place Women's Advanced (I think, four in that division). Anyway, if you can get the ladies to sign up, I'll help you with any administrative tasks you would like help with and, if you need help, help you run a smooth tourney.

Don't come down too hard on this weekends TD. He is stepping up for his first time and I know he is really stressing on putting together a quality event. I have been working closely with him on getting ready, but he is still learning some of the particulars about things like moving players around. His stepping up is actually a huge deal for me, because I finally get to play a tourney at my home course - it'll be the first one since the Fort Steilacoom Open in 2009. It's stressful being the only TD for a big course, but I know that for Mark, it is also very stressful going into your first big tourney and only kinda knowing what to expect.

Mike Rideout