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by Hans Koraeus
Fri Jan 31, 2014 10:44 pm
Forum: ISSA World Ranking
Topic: ISSA World Ranking - 2013
Replies: 10
Views: 13318

Re: ISSA World Ranking - 2013

Jani Soderhall wrote:
Marcos Soulsby-Monroy wrote: Your old Marcos Marcos results will be re-integrated into your profile after the next update, due any day now.
All results for Marcos Marcos is already changed and connected correctly. The only thing left is the name in the ranking from 2009 that can't be changed.
by Hans Koraeus
Fri Jan 31, 2014 10:31 pm
Forum: ISSA World Ranking
Topic: ISSA World Ranking - 2013
Replies: 10
Views: 13318

Re: ISSA World Ranking - 2013

It's not a big deal but I don't see the Worlds in my ranking. I know that you guys are all volunteer and I appreciate all that you do. Just wondering that's all. The points are there alright. See here There are many ranking selections you can choose from the dropdown on this page. All your rankings...
by Hans Koraeus
Fri Jan 24, 2014 9:02 pm
Forum: ISSA World Ranking
Topic: ISSA World Ranking - 2013
Replies: 10
Views: 13318

Re: ISSA World Ranking - 2013

It's not a big deal but I don't see the Worlds in my ranking. I know that you guys are all volunteer and I appreciate all that you do. Just wondering that's all. The points are there alright. See here There are many ranking selections you can choose from the dropdown on this page. All your rankings...
by Hans Koraeus
Fri Jan 24, 2014 8:43 pm
Forum: ISSA
Topic: Price money in AM class
Replies: 3
Views: 6158

Re: Price money in AM class

I would suggest that ISSA recommend putting a stop to price money in competitions in the amateur class. The reason for this is that insurances normally exclude all activities in competitions where there is any kind of price money involved. This probably (and hopefully) something not very many have ...
by Hans Koraeus
Fri Jan 17, 2014 2:12 pm
Forum: ISSA World Ranking
Topic: ISSA World Ranking - 2014
Replies: 6
Views: 8444

ISSA World Ranking - 2014

Topic for comments on ISSA World Ranking 2014.

First offical ranking for the year is calculated directly after March 31.
by Hans Koraeus
Thu Jan 16, 2014 3:54 pm
Forum: Forum - Practical info
Topic: New racer!
Replies: 4
Views: 24672

New racer!

If you want to register yourself for an event for the first time If you want to register for an event on http://www.slalomranking.com for the first time, and you have never entered a slalom event yet, then your name is not in the ISSA ranking database and you can't register. See below how to fix th...
by Hans Koraeus
Tue Dec 31, 2013 2:48 pm
Forum: ISSA World Ranking
Topic: ISSA World Ranking - 2013
Replies: 10
Views: 13318

Re: ISSA World Ranking - 2013

Final World Ranking for 2013 is calculated. To see the overview of the top ranking results see the Ranking overview . Check the event list for current status of all events in the calendar. There are a few events with missing results. - Apr 27: Open Dutch Nationals Amsterdam Slalom Series 7, Den Haag...
by Hans Koraeus
Tue Nov 26, 2013 5:59 pm
Forum: ISSA
Topic: Election for ISSA BOD 2014
Replies: 4
Views: 6817

Re: Election for ISSA BOD 2014

I volunteer for another 2 years on ISSA BOD and for handling the World Ranking Updates.
by Hans Koraeus
Fri Nov 01, 2013 1:20 am
Forum: Starting Line / Ramps
Topic: Ramp drawing
Replies: 6
Views: 14225

Re: Ramp drawing

Here are the Coyote Grind Lounge start ramps built for the ditch at skatepark Highvalley Skateworld in Stockholm 2013. They were built using inspiration from the ISSA s-shaped start ramp drawing in this topic. It is a very mellow transition so that it will work also for longboards. Perfect for begin...
by Hans Koraeus
Thu Sep 26, 2013 10:51 am
Forum: Sweden
Topic: Slalom i Malmö
Replies: 4
Views: 6059

Re: Slalom i Malmö

Ok, perfect.

Actually we just did the same in Stockholm with "Stockholm Slalom Skateboarders".
Gothenburg has "G-BURG CONEHEADS SLALOMSkaters"
by Hans Koraeus
Wed Sep 25, 2013 6:28 pm
Forum: Sweden
Topic: Slalom i Malmö
Replies: 4
Views: 6059

Re: Slalom i Malmö

Good news to see some slalom action in Malmö! :-)

If you want to do an event next summer I can help out with timer and stuff.
by Hans Koraeus
Sun Sep 15, 2013 6:34 pm
Forum: ISSA
Topic: ISSA 2013 - Who does what?
Replies: 2
Views: 5674

Re: ISSA 2013 - Who does what?

I will try and continue the work of registering this info in the ranking database so we get a nice history of this year for year.
by Hans Koraeus
Mon Jun 03, 2013 6:52 pm
Forum: 2013 Contest Calendar
Topic: Thread to discuss Dates, Status voting etc. for 2013
Replies: 102
Views: 295068

Re: Thread to discuss Dates, Status voting etc. for 2013

The Gathering Ditch Slalom 2013 Format: Bank slalom, Dual Straight slalom Date: Aug 24-25 Location: Highvalley Skateworld, Stockholm, Sweden Sanction: BASIC Contact: Hans.Koraeus@subsurfers.se Info: It will be a slalom event in the concrete ditch at the skate park "Highvalley Skateworld". It will b...
by Hans Koraeus
Mon May 20, 2013 5:16 pm
Forum: ISSA Rules & Discussion
Topic: Overall calculation
Replies: 14
Views: 17847

Re: Overall calculation

Where I can download the excel for the overall calculation for our next MAIN? Thank you all. Go to the resource page where you can find all types of info: http://www.slalomskateboarder.com/resources.php Look at the "ISSA Slalom Skateboarding Rules". In there you have the list of overall points. Eve...
by Hans Koraeus
Thu May 02, 2013 12:32 am
Forum: ISSA World Ranking
Topic: ISSA World Ranking - 2013
Replies: 10
Views: 13318

ISSA World Ranking - 2013

______________________________________________________________ ISSA World Ranking - April 2013 ______________________________________________________________ World ranking for April is calculated. Unfortunately there are quite a lot of events in April with missing results. __________________________...
by Hans Koraeus
Fri Apr 26, 2013 4:38 pm
Forum: Europe
Topic: [2013] PSWC - 25/26 May [Prime]
Replies: 26
Views: 42330

Re: PSWC 2013 - 25/26 May 2013 [Prime]

Jani Soderhall wrote:The race poster is up.
/Jani
Where is the race poster?

_______________________
Registration page for Paris
by Hans Koraeus
Mon Apr 15, 2013 10:40 am
Forum: ISSA
Topic: ISSA - Annual Report 2011 - 2012
Replies: 4
Views: 11231

Re: ISSA - Annual Report 2011 - 2012

I think these annual reports are so good that it would be a good idea to keep them all archived in a special place. And maybe have the latest annual report easily at hand on the ISSA resource page (http://www.slalomskateboarder.com/resources.php) or the ISSA about page (http://www.slalomskateboarder...
by Hans Koraeus
Mon Apr 15, 2013 2:52 am
Forum: ISSA - Old topics
Topic: 2:nd call out for World Championships 2014
Replies: 2
Views: 5067

2:nd call out for World Championships 2014

2:nd call out for World Championships 2014 The Status Marshals have received a status application form from Hrebec/Policka CZE for the World Championships 2014. They have looked through the application and thinks it's a good one. It has also been presented for the BOD that also thinks it's a good a...
by Hans Koraeus
Wed Apr 10, 2013 1:23 pm
Forum: ISSA - Old topics
Topic: 2014 World Championships
Replies: 2
Views: 7170

2014 World Championships

Yes, it may be a little bit early but there has been a demand to host it already. The EU status marshals have received the status application form for World Championship 2014. The problem is that the organizers need approval already now April 15 because of road closure issues. This is a lot earlier ...
by Hans Koraeus
Fri Jan 11, 2013 6:35 pm
Forum: ISSA - Old topics
Topic: BOD Change - Ricardo Damborenea
Replies: 1
Views: 3460

Re: BOD Change - Ricardo Damborenea

Just let us all keep on working for slalom anyway we can. Inside or outside of BOD doesn't matter really. Your efforts are appreciated either way Ricardo.
by Hans Koraeus
Sun Nov 25, 2012 8:28 pm
Forum: ISSA World Ranking
Topic: ISSA World Ranking 2012
Replies: 10
Views: 16404

Re: ISSA World Ranking 2012

ISSA World Ranking - October 31 2012 The monthly ranking update for 2012 is calculated. See ranking article . See ranking overview . The event list are missing some results from April events. ______________________________________________________________ ISSA World Ranking - October 31 2012 www.sla...
by Hans Koraeus
Fri Nov 23, 2012 12:13 am
Forum: Racer Profiles
Topic: Smart, Troy - USA [RIP]
Replies: 9
Views: 15756

Re: Troy Smart- USA

His race results can be found at his ranking home page at... http://www.slalomskateboarder.com/slalomranking/mvc.php?action=racer&pid=335&rank_year=2010-AM One day I will do some statistics for each rider on these pages. Best results and ranking place listing over the years and so on. If you have a ...
by Hans Koraeus
Sat Sep 08, 2012 11:02 pm
Forum: Arena
Topic: Skatepark slalom
Replies: 37
Views: 58814

Re: Skatepark slalom

The inauguration for the skatepark "Highvalley Skateworld" is now finally here. September 29 There will be several events going on during the day. Bank slalom will be one of them. It's a late date and it will be a big risk for a cold and rainy day. But we will hope for the best so that we can have t...
by Hans Koraeus
Sat Sep 08, 2012 10:46 pm
Forum: Sweden
Topic: [2012] Invigning Highvalley skateworld (bank slalom)
Replies: 1
Views: 4333

[2012] Invigning Highvalley skateworld (bank slalom)

Efter många år och allehanda förseningar och trubbel så ska nu den nya fantastiska skateparken i Högdalen invigas. Och politiker och annat folk har nu till slut lyckats få till ett datum som passar dem. Lördagen den 29:e september Speciellt fantastisk för oss slalomåkare då vi nu har en del av parke...
by Hans Koraeus
Mon Aug 13, 2012 11:23 pm
Forum: ISSA
Topic: Ideas, after Stuttgart, for future races
Replies: 30
Views: 48384

Re: Ideas, after Stuttgart, for future races

I think a mistake that might be done from organizers is saying "the event starts at 09:00 in the morning". And then spectators and media will be there early and will be tired of the whole thing before the exciting finals even start. Tell spectators and media the event starts at 14:00 or 15:00. By th...
by Hans Koraeus
Mon Aug 13, 2012 5:45 pm
Forum: ISSA Rules & Discussion
Topic: Another Idea for Race format
Replies: 12
Views: 16220

Re: Another Idea for Race format

Interesting ideas John. I had not seen this post before. You are right that often 32 brackets first level runs are a complete waist of time. Better to make one 1-16 bracket and then maybe continue with 8 brackets down the results from place 17- as long as you got time for. Maybe even go for two 8-br...
by Hans Koraeus
Mon Aug 13, 2012 5:35 pm
Forum: ISSA
Topic: Ideas, after Stuttgart, for future races
Replies: 30
Views: 48384

Re: Ideas, after Stuttgart, for future races

There is not much new info here that we did not have or knew before. Still mistakes are done. And it's hard to enforce a rule of how to lay out the race program for the day because there are so many things that can play in. The only thing needed is a common understanding to prioritize... 1. Getting ...
by Hans Koraeus
Mon Aug 13, 2012 2:03 pm
Forum: ISSA Rules & Discussion
Topic: Start delay in Qual runs
Replies: 8
Views: 11690

Re: Start delay in Qual runs

Yes, random start also for qualification would solve the problem. I.e. we include also reaction time into the race qualification result. Which is not a strange thing at all. Imagine having our current "start when you want" solution at the olympic games. It's a wonder we have not figured this out a l...
by Hans Koraeus
Mon Aug 13, 2012 1:53 pm
Forum: ISSA
Topic: Ideas, after Stuttgart, for future races
Replies: 30
Views: 48384

Re: Ideas, after Stuttgart, for future races

There are many good ideas about how to run an event. Most already discussed. But in the end it is the organizer who decides much of how to set it up. Sure we could set up even harder guidelines in more detail. That is always a help. But how can they be forced? Already now you can go away from a lot ...
by Hans Koraeus
Wed May 16, 2012 12:08 pm
Forum: Arena
Topic: Skatepark slalom
Replies: 37
Views: 58814

Re: Skatepark slalom

Actually this was the first time I rode the ditch myself. And first time in a couple of years actually being on a skateboard at all almost. :-| I think it's perfect. A little bit scary and fast for beginners. But soon it will become just how you want it. The other skaters just killed it. I tried to ...
by Hans Koraeus
Mon May 07, 2012 2:45 am
Forum: ISSA World Ranking
Topic: ISSA World Ranking 2012
Replies: 10
Views: 16404

ISSA World Ranking 2012

ISSA World Ranking - April 30 2012 The monthly ranking update for 2012 is calculated. See ranking article . See ranking overview . The event list are missing some results from April events. ______________________________________________________________ ISSA World Ranking - April 30 2012 www.slalomr...
by Hans Koraeus
Thu Apr 05, 2012 12:42 pm
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: Does anyone care about ranking?
Replies: 31
Views: 36725

Re: Does anyone care about ranking?

Wow Teresa! That was a big bite to chew. :-) I understand your points but the slalom scene is not on that a high level yet. The A,B,C,D,... classes has nothing to do with skill apart from that special event discipline qualification race. I.e. it's just a grouping of people by 16 so that they can run...
by Hans Koraeus
Mon Apr 02, 2012 5:16 pm
Forum: ISSA Site administration
Topic: Front page updates 2011 & 2012
Replies: 10
Views: 14298

Re: Front page updates 2011 & 2012

Would it be possible to get direct link to Events 2012 page to top menu? Yes, that will come now with the first world ranking update for 2012. I will enter some recent event results and calculate the ranking tonight. Also good news now that the login bug is fixed and now should work for most browse...
by Hans Koraeus
Mon Mar 26, 2012 5:16 pm
Forum: ISSA Site administration
Topic: Front page updates 2011 & 2012
Replies: 10
Views: 14298

Re: Front page updates 2011 & 2012

Ok, we forgot to update that link in the dialog after the new version of the forum. But a person can register also without a link between Forum and Slalomranking. Then you just have a "word check" to do. But once we set up the link between Forum and Slalomranking the user has to "log in". And by the...
by Hans Koraeus
Sun Feb 12, 2012 9:31 pm
Forum: ISSA World Ranking
Topic: ISSA World Ranking - 2011
Replies: 59
Views: 125049

Re: ISSA World Ranking - 2011

ISSA World Ranking - 2011 (Final) The final ranking update for 2011 is calculated. To see the overview of all the most important ranking results see the new Ranking overview . PRO 1. Joe McLaren (USA) 1:st PRO this season 2011. His best ever season result. And he now also tops the official (4-year)...
by Hans Koraeus
Fri Jan 06, 2012 8:47 pm
Forum: ISSA World Ranking
Topic: ISSA World Ranking - 2011
Replies: 59
Views: 125049

Re: ISSA World Ranking - 2011

ISSA World Ranking - December 31 2011 The final ranking update for 2011 is calculated. The world ranking now includes all events 2011. The final world ranking for 2011 is just about finished. There is still a handful events with results missing. But the overall results will not change much. Joe McL...
by Hans Koraeus
Sun Dec 18, 2011 11:06 pm
Forum: ISSA Site administration
Topic: FTP access to SlalomSkateboarder.com environment
Replies: 6
Views: 9487

Re: FTP access to SlalomSkateboarder.com environment

Corky, are you ready to send the updated status marshal tool? Or do you prefer to wait until BRA and AUS marshals have been decided? No, I will do it as quickly as possible. It has been more of a time issue on my side. I had hoped to get it ready this weekend but... did not happen. It's on my to do...
by Hans Koraeus
Fri Dec 09, 2011 2:08 am
Forum: Arena
Topic: Skatepark slalom
Replies: 37
Views: 58814

Re: Skatepark slalom

At the last inspection this year I thought that finally the ditch will be empty and ready to have a go... and empty it was... but the first snow of the year beat me to it. Damn!

Image
Ditch - Highvalley Skateworld
by Hans Koraeus
Fri Dec 09, 2011 1:58 am
Forum: ISSA World Ranking
Topic: ISSA World Ranking - 2011
Replies: 59
Views: 125049

Re: ISSA World Ranking - 2011

ISSA World Ranking - November 30 2011 The monthly ranking update for 2011 is calculated. The world ranking now include the two Majors (World Championships in Canada and European Championships in France) with full major points. And all other high primary statuses. So the final world ranking for 2011...
by Hans Koraeus
Fri Dec 09, 2011 1:36 am
Forum: ISSA World Ranking
Topic: ISSA World Ranking - 2011
Replies: 59
Views: 125049

Re: ISSA World Ranking - 2011

It's not a big deal or any thing but I noticed that Under the this year ranking that I was listed as Marcos Marcos under the ConeFest Six. No biggy just letting you know. Sure it's a big deal. Otherwise your ranking will not be correct. ;-) It has been fixed now but it will not show in the ranking ...
by Hans Koraeus
Fri Dec 09, 2011 1:25 am
Forum: ISSA World Ranking
Topic: Wanted: Masters 45 and over birthdates
Replies: 124
Views: 134904

Re: Wanted: Masters 45 and over birthdates

Please no more classes, we have already now too many over laping ones. I would rather see one Men division which would cover curent AM and Pro, and another Masters one where are those old enough and who dont want to be race in Men. Plus additionally naturally youth divisions. Another totally confus...
by Hans Koraeus
Mon Dec 05, 2011 4:25 pm
Forum: Arena
Topic: Skatepark slalom
Replies: 37
Views: 58814

Re: Skatepark slalom

Ok, the ditch is almost officially finished. Only some last fixes here and there to do. Here is the first try skating it with an all-round skater. They were still working on it at this time and there were machines, hoses, patches of ice an lot of dust in it. So we could not really try out the slalom...
by Hans Koraeus
Mon Dec 05, 2011 4:01 pm
Forum: ISSA World Ranking
Topic: Wanted: Masters 45 and over birthdates
Replies: 124
Views: 134904

Re: Wanted: Masters 45 and over birthdates

Perhaps there should be a masters Pro class too, I don't know if there is enough to make that happen tough any thoughts other than mine that is :) I think when this was planned in early 2000 the idea was that if you race pro you are a pro. Nothing else. And if you are older than 45 then maybe you j...
by Hans Koraeus
Mon Dec 05, 2011 3:47 pm
Forum: ISSA Site administration
Topic: FTP access to SlalomSkateboarder.com environment
Replies: 6
Views: 9487

Re: FTP access to SlalomSkateboarder.com environment

Yes, I will have to update the Marshal tools.

Just want a list of those who will be responsible for 2012. And then I will e-mail a new updated version.


/Corky
by Hans Koraeus
Sat Nov 12, 2011 4:14 pm
Forum: ISSA World Ranking
Topic: Wanted: Masters 45 and over birthdates
Replies: 124
Views: 134904

Re: Wanted: Masters 45 and over birthdates

Neil Orta wrote:1965 Still a puppy.....:)
Sorry Neil we have no Puppy class yet in the ranking. ;-)
But from now on you will also show up in the Masters ranking.
by Hans Koraeus
Sat Nov 05, 2011 10:55 pm
Forum: ISSA World Ranking
Topic: ISSA World Ranking - 2011
Replies: 59
Views: 125049

Re: ISSA World Ranking - 2011

It's not a big deal or any thing but I noticed that Under the this year ranking that I was listed as Marcos Marcos under the ConeFest Six. No biggy just letting you know. Sure it's a big deal. Otherwise your ranking will not be correct. ;-) It has been fixed now but it will not show in the ranking ...
by Hans Koraeus
Wed Nov 02, 2011 1:34 am
Forum: ISSA World Ranking
Topic: ISSA World Ranking - 2011
Replies: 59
Views: 125049

Re: ISSA World Ranking - 2011

ISSA World Ranking - October 30 2011 New world ranking update. Joe McLaren will most likely be number one this season 2011. He is running for his best ever season result this year. And he now also tops the official (4-year) World Ranking so he has a long and proven record behind him. Congratulation...
by Hans Koraeus
Wed Nov 02, 2011 1:19 am
Forum: 2011 World Championships - Ottawa, Canada
Topic: World Championships of Slalom Skateboarding 2011
Replies: 20
Views: 28154

Re: World Championships of Slalom Skateboarding 2011

Yeah!

That was fun watching. More of such TV productions. Great promotion.
by Hans Koraeus
Wed Nov 02, 2011 12:09 am
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: A problem with image and perception.
Replies: 40
Views: 48970

Re: A problem with image and perception.

A problem with image and perception. Chapter 2.

For gods sake burn those bicycle helmets and buy yourself a normal skate helmet.