jono whistles have the same problem starting fields,it`s not hard too have a different sound for each field
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I'd go with each field having a designated animal instead of the normal numerical 1 to 5
The starter could then be the appropriate sound of the animal
I vote for an elephant field with the trumpeting of the aforesaid animal.
The starter could then be the appropriate sound of the animal
I vote for an elephant field with the trumpeting of the aforesaid animal.
Or millennium events. Malaga, Paris, Bitburg etcI'd go with each field having a designated animal instead of the normal numerical 1 to 5
I would disagree.jono whistles have the same problem starting fields,it`s not hard too have a different sound for each field
Firstly, remember that most players don't read the rules.
Secondly, you are expecting them to remember to associate the sound of one animal as the "game on" sound for a particular field. That's a lot for them to remember, based on past experience. So you will end up with false starts again.
Plus, where do you get all these animal sounds from? An MP3 player? What are you going to use to amplify the sound so that all the players on that field can hear? What happens when all this stuff gets damaged, broken, lost or trodden underfoot? How much will this all cost?
Simple solution is use a whistle. Cheap and easy to replace.
You may also wish to use the "simultaneous start" option, but this can cause issues as some fields start to run ahead, and some start to run behind.
You don't seem to have grasped the comedy side of it which I thought I had injected
I just had a vision of farmyard and zoo sounds going on all at once perhaps an old recording of 'Old Macdonald' ei ei oh
No, I got it.
I have one of those "cow moo" things I got from Blackpool. I'll donate it to Ainsley to get the ball rolling.
I also have a moaning wife that I'd be happy to donate. Not a unique sound, I know.
I have one of those "cow moo" things I got from Blackpool. I'll donate it to Ainsley to get the ball rolling.
I also have a moaning wife that I'd be happy to donate. Not a unique sound, I know.
Why is this such as problem?.. Listen to the 10 second count down... count down in you head... job fooking done!
If your decent you could look at the ref nearest to the buzzer and wait for him to drop his hands as the buzzer sound
... NEXT!
I think you forget that tournament promoters have unlimited budgets and require little in the way of income from entry fees
Not sure of costs or practicality but start lights similar to f1. Light up for 10 second warning then off for the start. Place a board behind them so not seen by adjacent field. Obvious issue of weather proofing but I am sure that can be resolved as they manage to get buzzers to work. Only other issue is physical placement so the players can see them from the start gates whilst looking forward.