I am Hosting A Comp....should my team be allowed to ride in it?

[scootee]

Just want to see how people think...if I own a large shop and I am sponsoring a competition, should my riders be allowed to enter the competition? There will be cash & prizes for 1st-5th.

 

[Michael Aylsworth]

yes, why should't they be aloud to? as long as you have people outside of your shop as the score people it sounds fine to me

 

[scootee]

What if one of my 2 judges is best friends or roommates with 2 of the top advanced/pro riders?

And my judge who lives with them scores them almost perfect? And they place 2nd and 3rd?

 

[parrish]

i guess it is unproffesional in a way, but matt dibble judged xw6 and there were plenty of people, including me, who he knew/is friends with, so its not that bad, as long as you trust them to be honest

 

[scootee]

I have seen comps where they do not let riders who are sponsored by the team sponsoring the comp. ride. I think that sounds fair to be.

We're not talking about a huge event here. I just don't think it's right to hold a competition and let your own riders ride, while their roommates are the judges. No one else has a chance!