NAUCC 2005 Highlights

Carol McLean · 2005-08-01, 07:25 PM

NAUCC 2005 is now history.

A very successful event, with many people deserving a huge round of applause for their efforts in making it happen.

Of course the Laynes, the Wood One Wheelers, and the people from Redford Township worked like mad. It takes an amazing amount of effort to host nationals, and they came through with flying colors.

Many others also bring their special talents to NAUCC -- sometimes in a hearse. Darren Bedford and the Canadian crew provided everyone with fun events, including the crazy flaming puck hockey, the awesome Defect premier, and even coloring contests for kids of all ages. The door-decorating contest was a big hit, too.

Our Uni dot com folks also add a lot to the event, dragging along a truckload of equipment. They're always willing to answer requests for tires, cranks, pedals, seatposts (etc. etc.). Amy and John Drummond are definitely a highlight.

There are of course many others. Feel free to hop in and add to the list.

For me personally, the event was a huge success! I met so many terrific people -- Bill, Cassie, Nick, Chris, Chad, Jodie, Emily, Sarah, Jeffrey, Kaori, Zack, Jeff, a whole bunch more, and Eddie who talks funny.

I got to see and hang out with riders and friends that I've met over the last few years -- Scott & Jody, Alan, John & Jacquie, Marti and crew, Carol & Tom, Kathy, Wendy, Marcus, David, and many more. It's better than a family reunion, because we all share a common interest.

No one can say we don't have a wide range of events at NAUCC. With everything from hockey, basketball, racing, muni, and trials to artistic individual, pairs, clubs, groups, parade and more, it's just about impossible not to find your niche in the uni community.

And so a well-deserved thanks to all who made this event so successful. Please feel free to add some of your NAUCC 2005 stories and highlights to the list.

Carol
Minnesota

P. S. If you weren't there this year, we missed you. We plan to descend on Memphis next summer, so plan ahead!

bugman · 2005-08-01, 09:09 PM

Highlights for me...

Getting more invovled in the NAUCC. Actually competing in track events.

Getting more invovled in the USA (Unicycling Society of America)
I ran for Director. I thought I would be the only one, but went up against like 8 people, apparently the most ever. I just think it's cool that more people are interested in taking an active role in the US of A. I expect there will some big changes over the next year, and look forward to the next NAUCC in Memphis. I did get recrutted for the Editorial Staff. There are a bunch of us working under Director Tepper, so it isn't all on one persons shoulders. Look for some great articles in future issues of On One Wheel. Also expect, 4 issues a year as well as quicker distribution.

I enjoyed seeing the possible change in the Level testing. I tested under the new system and was very pleased with the process. I look forward to using it in the club as we grow. The best part is it will include skills currently not tested. So if you are interested in other aspects of unicycling, you will have the opportunity to measure your progress in very much the same way freestyle unicyclists currently measure their progress. The current level system was developed before there was Muni, Trials, Street etc... It makes sense to me that as unicycling has changed, the way we measure a unicyclists progress would change. Carol Mclean and her daughter Kelsy(sp?) were working hard all week to expose people to the system, and training testers. It seemed to go well.

Oh yea, If I was Carol, my highlight would have been winning every event I entered. Of course I'm not Carol, and didn't win every event. But Carol did.

Working with Zach and Jeff as they worked toward breaking and setting World Records in their respective specialties. I got some great shots, and will post later. There were many others who did as well, look forward to seeing the pictures.

Playing Uni Sumo with all the guys that showed up for the workshop. Getting beat by Sawyer Drummond who is 1/3 my age and 1/4 my weight. Most every time!

The Bedford Experience and all that entailed. It was fun for me and my Daughter.

Seeing my wife ride 30 feet, and my daughter Emily make a bunch of new friends.

Carol McLean · 2005-08-01, 10:24 PM

Hey, Bugman!

Well, I didn't win every event. Jody A. scored a big success on the slowboards, which I fell off of each time. (Surprising how difficult that event is when it looks deceivingly simple to some of us.)

Skill testing was excellent! Rough count was about 150 new skill tests passed by about 27 riders. I'm in the process of updating the field test web site for all those who said they wanted to be listed.

We also trained several new skills testers. Special thanks to my daughter, Kelsey, and to Eddie K. and Bill Hamilton & his crew for helping out so much. I'll post the updated list of skill testers soon.

I know there were some riders who wanted to take tests, but we ran out of opportunities with all the other events happening. I apologize to those we missed, especially on the last day when I realized we had to leave sooner than I thought. Please contact me, and we'll arrange a way to get you tested.

The input on the new skills system was terrific. And we're excited to get some new testers from other areas of the country, including Florida.

Right now, we have some of the best trials riders around taking a look at the new Technical levels, and I hope we can post a version of that for field testing soon. It will be a way for new riders to focus on the basic skills they'll need for that style of riding and will allow trials riders to compare their skill level with others.

There's lots to be done yet, so stay tuned and feel free to offer suggestions. I'll post more later about the new skills system for riders who didn't attend the workshops at NAUCC.

email: unicyclecentral at hotmail dot com

Thanks!

Carol

rhysling · 2005-08-02, 10:20 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Carol McLean
We plan to descend on Memphis next summer, so plan ahead!

Make brownies and they will come.

Memphis Mud · 2005-08-02, 11:42 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by rhysling
Make brownies and they will come.

If I make brownies, will YOU come?

billham · 2005-08-02, 12:21 PM

NAUCC was great! My first one and it won't be my last. Memphis, here I come. With or without brownies. My wife will certainlyu be tempted with the brownies.

Bill

yoopers · 2005-08-02, 01:14 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by billham
NAUCC was great! My first one and it won't be my last. Memphis, here I come. With or without brownies. My wife will certainlyu be tempted with the brownies.

Bill

I wonder if we could make the world's biggest brownie in Memphis. Would be fun.

Chris, good to see you back on the forums again.

Since we were unable to attend NAUCC, we're looking forward to all the picture postings.

Bruce

Tmornstar · 2005-08-02, 01:46 PM

Holy hang glider, Batman! Rhysling! Great to hear from you!

YES! I can't wait to see everybody in Memphis next year!

Tommy

billham · 2005-08-02, 02:47 PM

Hey Tommy, congrats on becoming Vice President for USA. From what I saw at NAUCC this year, there seems to be more interest in MUNI and trials related skills and involvement. I think your interest and involvement in these areas will be good for USA.

Bill

Jethro · 2005-08-02, 04:23 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Tmornstar
Holy hang glider, Batman! Rhysling! Great to hear from you!

YES! I can't wait to see everybody in Memphis next year!

Tommy

Tommy, where in Memphis will you be holding the event?

Jethro (former Memphian)

skate4flip · 2005-08-02, 05:21 PM

I took some pictures at NAUCC, mostly of the parade, some track, and some trials. I dont have a gallery to upload them in though.

Tmornstar · 2005-08-02, 06:11 PM

As you may know, hosting the NAUCC is a little like hosting the Olympics. There are several venues involved and most of which have not been nailed-down (yet) due to the dates still being up in the air. I hope to have the venues and the dates firm by mid-September. It all hinges on the availability of gyms and track. I would love to have the track events at night under the lights and trials indoor (in the a/c). As it stands, the marathon (10K) will be held in Overton Park beneath 150 year-old, old growth forest. The MUni will be all in the forest, as well, at Stanky Creek Trails, Bartlett, TN (a suburban community to Memphis). I was hoping to have a parade competition at one of our local 4th of July parades but it looks like that will not be very likely because so many folks want to ride their hometown parades on that weekend. It is all still in the planning and organization stages.

Tommy

Äusserst_einrad · 2005-08-03, 04:30 AM

Because someone isn't a citizen of our country they can't take a place in a tournament? It seems a little rigged that Amy took first in my opinion. Kaori is a unicyclist just like anyone else, she deserves to have the chance to place in a tournament.. You do know that americans can compete in Japan UNICON and place, dont you? Kaori Deserved 1st place. You would have caught me swearing at you from the crowed carol. You didn't even mention Kaori in your posts earlier, its a shame you have to be cruel like that to another unicyclist.

jsm · 2005-08-03, 05:14 AM

Quote:

Because someone isn't a citizen of our country they can't take a place in a tournament? It seems a little rigged that Amy took first in my opinion. Kaori is a unicyclist just like anyone else, she deserves to have the chance to place in a tournament.. You do know that americans can compete in Japan UNICON and place, dont you? Kaori Deserved 1st place. You would have caught me swearing at you from the crowed carol. You didn't even mention Kaori in your posts earlier, its a shame you have to be cruel like that to another unicyclist.

It's the NORTH AMERICAN Unicycling Championships and Convention, so you have to be from North America to compete. UNICON is a world competition (which just happened to be in Japan last year), so anyone can compete. As far as I know, Americans don't compete in the yearly Japanese Unicycling Championships.

uniprincess · 2005-08-03, 01:30 PM

jsm said it all... that's exactly what i was going to write

2005-08-01, 07:25 PM	#1
Carol McLean Likes Pedal Pushers Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Minnesota Posts: 157	NAUCC 2005 Highlights NAUCC 2005 is now history. A very successful event, with many people deserving a huge round of applause for their efforts in making it happen. Of course the Laynes, the Wood One Wheelers, and the people from Redford Township worked like mad. It takes an amazing amount of effort to host nationals, and they came through with flying colors. Many others also bring their special talents to NAUCC -- sometimes in a hearse. Darren Bedford and the Canadian crew provided everyone with fun events, including the crazy flaming puck hockey, the awesome Defect premier, and even coloring contests for kids of all ages. The door-decorating contest was a big hit, too. Our Uni dot com folks also add a lot to the event, dragging along a truckload of equipment. They're always willing to answer requests for tires, cranks, pedals, seatposts (etc. etc.). Amy and John Drummond are definitely a highlight. There are of course many others. Feel free to hop in and add to the list. For me personally, the event was a huge success! I met so many terrific people -- Bill, Cassie, Nick, Chris, Chad, Jodie, Emily, Sarah, Jeffrey, Kaori, Zack, Jeff, a whole bunch more, and Eddie who talks funny. I got to see and hang out with riders and friends that I've met over the last few years -- Scott & Jody, Alan, John & Jacquie, Marti and crew, Carol & Tom, Kathy, Wendy, Marcus, David, and many more. It's better than a family reunion, because we all share a common interest. No one can say we don't have a wide range of events at NAUCC. With everything from hockey, basketball, racing, muni, and trials to artistic individual, pairs, clubs, groups, parade and more, it's just about impossible not to find your niche in the uni community. And so a well-deserved thanks to all who made this event so successful. Please feel free to add some of your NAUCC 2005 stories and highlights to the list. Carol Minnesota P. S. If you weren't there this year, we missed you. We plan to descend on Memphis next summer, so plan ahead!

2005-08-02, 01:46 PM	#8
Tmornstar Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Tallahassee, Florida Age: 57 Posts: 858	Holy hang glider, Batman! Rhysling! Great to hear from you! YES! I can't wait to see everybody in Memphis next year! Tommy __________________ Tommy Thompson 2beaswater@gmail.com

2005-08-02, 06:11 PM	#12
Tmornstar Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Tallahassee, Florida Age: 57 Posts: 858	As you may know, hosting the NAUCC is a little like hosting the Olympics. There are several venues involved and most of which have not been nailed-down (yet) due to the dates still being up in the air. I hope to have the venues and the dates firm by mid-September. It all hinges on the availability of gyms and track. I would love to have the track events at night under the lights and trials indoor (in the a/c). As it stands, the marathon (10K) will be held in Overton Park beneath 150 year-old, old growth forest. The MUni will be all in the forest, as well, at Stanky Creek Trails, Bartlett, TN (a suburban community to Memphis). I was hoping to have a parade competition at one of our local 4th of July parades but it looks like that will not be very likely because so many folks want to ride their hometown parades on that weekend. It is all still in the planning and organization stages. Tommy __________________ Tommy Thompson 2beaswater@gmail.com

2005-08-03, 04:30 AM	#13
Äusserst_einrad teh.. Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mandan, ND Age: 25 Posts: 9	Racism in unicycling? Because someone isn't a citizen of our country they can't take a place in a tournament? It seems a little rigged that Amy took first in my opinion. Kaori is a unicyclist just like anyone else, she deserves to have the chance to place in a tournament.. You do know that americans can compete in Japan UNICON and place, dont you? Kaori Deserved 1st place. You would have caught me swearing at you from the crowed carol. You didn't even mention Kaori in your posts earlier, its a shame you have to be cruel like that to another unicyclist.

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2005-08-01, 09:09 PM	#2
bugman NAUCC 2006 Memphis Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Metro Atlanta Age: 46 Posts: 2,903	Highlights for me... Getting more invovled in the NAUCC. Actually competing in track events. Getting more invovled in the USA (Unicycling Society of America) I ran for Director. I thought I would be the only one, but went up against like 8 people, apparently the most ever. I just think it's cool that more people are interested in taking an active role in the US of A. I expect there will some big changes over the next year, and look forward to the next NAUCC in Memphis. I did get recrutted for the Editorial Staff. There are a bunch of us working under Director Tepper, so it isn't all on one persons shoulders. Look for some great articles in future issues of On One Wheel. Also expect, 4 issues a year as well as quicker distribution. I enjoyed seeing the possible change in the Level testing. I tested under the new system and was very pleased with the process. I look forward to using it in the club as we grow. The best part is it will include skills currently not tested. So if you are interested in other aspects of unicycling, you will have the opportunity to measure your progress in very much the same way freestyle unicyclists currently measure their progress. The current level system was developed before there was Muni, Trials, Street etc... It makes sense to me that as unicycling has changed, the way we measure a unicyclists progress would change. Carol Mclean and her daughter Kelsy(sp?) were working hard all week to expose people to the system, and training testers. It seemed to go well. Oh yea, If I was Carol, my highlight would have been winning every event I entered. Of course I'm not Carol, and didn't win every event. But Carol did. Working with Zach and Jeff as they worked toward breaking and setting World Records in their respective specialties. I got some great shots, and will post later. There were many others who did as well, look forward to seeing the pictures. Playing Uni Sumo with all the guys that showed up for the workshop. Getting beat by Sawyer Drummond who is 1/3 my age and 1/4 my weight. Most every time! The Bedford Experience and all that entailed. It was fun for me and my Daughter. Seeing my wife ride 30 feet, and my daughter Emily make a bunch of new friends.

2005-08-01, 10:24 PM	#3
Carol McLean Likes Pedal Pushers Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Minnesota Posts: 157	Hey, Bugman! Well, I didn't win every event. Jody A. scored a big success on the slowboards, which I fell off of each time. (Surprising how difficult that event is when it looks deceivingly simple to some of us.) Skill testing was excellent! Rough count was about 150 new skill tests passed by about 27 riders. I'm in the process of updating the field test web site for all those who said they wanted to be listed. We also trained several new skills testers. Special thanks to my daughter, Kelsey, and to Eddie K. and Bill Hamilton & his crew for helping out so much. I'll post the updated list of skill testers soon. I know there were some riders who wanted to take tests, but we ran out of opportunities with all the other events happening. I apologize to those we missed, especially on the last day when I realized we had to leave sooner than I thought. Please contact me, and we'll arrange a way to get you tested. The input on the new skills system was terrific. And we're excited to get some new testers from other areas of the country, including Florida. Right now, we have some of the best trials riders around taking a look at the new Technical levels, and I hope we can post a version of that for field testing soon. It will be a way for new riders to focus on the basic skills they'll need for that style of riding and will allow trials riders to compare their skill level with others. There's lots to be done yet, so stay tuned and feel free to offer suggestions. I'll post more later about the new skills system for riders who didn't attend the workshops at NAUCC. email: unicyclecentral at hotmail dot com Thanks! Carol

2005-08-02, 12:21 PM	#6
billham Level 5 - The Wonders Unicycle Club Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Washington, PA Age: 56 Posts: 477	NAUCC was great! My first one and it won't be my last. Memphis, here I come. With or without brownies. My wife will certainlyu be tempted with the brownies. Bill

2005-08-02, 02:47 PM	#9
billham Level 5 - The Wonders Unicycle Club Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Washington, PA Age: 56 Posts: 477	Hey Tommy, congrats on becoming Vice President for USA. From what I saw at NAUCC this year, there seems to be more interest in MUNI and trials related skills and involvement. I think your interest and involvement in these areas will be good for USA. Bill

2005-08-02, 05:21 PM	#11
skate4flip Street Freestyle Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: IL Age: 21 Posts: 987	I took some pictures at NAUCC, mostly of the parade, some track, and some trials. I dont have a gallery to upload them in though.

2005-08-03, 01:30 PM	#15
uniprincess unicyclist Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Minneapolis, MN Age: 29 Posts: 104	jsm said it all... that's exactly what i was going to write

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