19-08-2014, 10:09 AM
[quote="John Dempsey"] everyone knew in advance we could not offer access
That is the part that bothered me. It illustrates that context is important: Don't know how many members RAFA had that would have been elderly but I would guess in excess of 60/70%. This was part of the reason why I suggested clarification on a complaints/suggestion process. Perhaps if it was referred to someone like Stevie Hilton,CS or the wider community and MP to raise awareness it might have been possible to source alternatives.
Contrast that with Edinburgh or the Troon examples where there is likely to be only or one or two potential players affected, if that.
If there are players affected they should be able to voice concerns and awareness to see if alternatives can be sought - with such low numbers case by case- if organisers have done what they can surely that is all that can be asked. If, in rare cases, you have an individual who can't attend one or two events a year there are still plenty other events available in the year.
That is the part that bothered me. It illustrates that context is important: Don't know how many members RAFA had that would have been elderly but I would guess in excess of 60/70%. This was part of the reason why I suggested clarification on a complaints/suggestion process. Perhaps if it was referred to someone like Stevie Hilton,CS or the wider community and MP to raise awareness it might have been possible to source alternatives.
Contrast that with Edinburgh or the Troon examples where there is likely to be only or one or two potential players affected, if that.
If there are players affected they should be able to voice concerns and awareness to see if alternatives can be sought - with such low numbers case by case- if organisers have done what they can surely that is all that can be asked. If, in rare cases, you have an individual who can't attend one or two events a year there are still plenty other events available in the year.