(Competitor Series)

[norwalkbbq]

Can someone please tell me what this tag line means :(Competitor Series): not sure if its bad or good? not getting a clear explanation From KCBS office Why, not sure?

John Vuoso
Norwalk BarBQ Pit

[Candy Sue]

<This is my opinion only!!! Not representing KCBS as a whole nor the board as a whole>

A competitor series is a contest that's not necessarily fully within the KCBS "standard" rules. A great example is the LP Que Series (all gas cookers) and the Pellet vs. Gas Contest, both organized by Jumping Jim in Iowa. The contest uses KCBS Scoring and Judging methods.

[norwalkbbq]

PLEASE I WOULD LIKE MORE OPINIONS ON THIS ISSUE !!
THANKS,
John Vuoso
Norwalk BarBQ Pit

[Ford]

read thed minutes from late spring. they go into details

I believe Candy got the idea across in her post

why do you want opinions? you asked a specific question and got the answer

[The_Kapn]

Originally Posted by norwalkbbq

PLEASE I WOULD LIKE MORE OPINIONS ON THIS ISSUE !!
THANKS,
John Vuoso
Norwalk BarBQ Pit

Candy Sue is not really giving you an opinion.
That is a "disclaimer" since she is a BOD member.

The info she posted is a fact.

I personally think it is great to get some variety into the comps.

BTW, Competitor events don't count for TOTY---- if I understand correctly.

TIM

[Smoke'n Ice]

As Candy says, using a fuel source other than wood/charcoal but using KCBS judging rules and standards. Allows the gas passers to show that they can compete with the excuse to drink and lie crowd and produce good Q.

[Coz]

They MAy not count as qualifiers for the Jack Or Royal also ? Not sure but I thought I read that somewhere.

[ique]

Originally Posted by Smoke'n Ice

As Candy says, using a fuel source other than wood/charcoal but using KCBS judging rules and standards. Allows the gas passers to show that they can compete with the excuse to drink and lie crowd and produce good Q.

I dont think its just a fuel thing. For instance you could run a pork only contest like the Q-Lossal and get it sanctioned under the Competitor series rules.

[LindaM]

Originally Posted by norwalkbbq

Can someone please tell me what this tag line means :(Competitor Series): not sure if its bad or good? not getting a clear explanation From KCBS office Why, not sure?

John Vuoso
Norwalk BarBQ Pit

The competitor series was designed for out of the norm contests. While on the BOD I tried to get many of the backyard contests sanctioned under the series so the categories could vary as well as the fuel source. And they are not eligible for the Jack or the Royal.

[Jacked UP BBQ]

Originally Posted by Ford

read thed minutes from late spring. they go into details

I believe Candy got the idea across in her post

why do you want opinions? you asked a specific question and got the answer

Probably because he wants to know how people feel. Is it not OK to ask more than one question???????????

[norwalkbbq]

Originally Posted by Ford

read thed minutes from late spring. they go into details

I believe Candy got the idea across in her post

why do you want opinions? you asked a specific question and got the answer

Thank you for your opinion. I will give KCBS until Monday for there answer , then I will explain to you why I asked for more than one opinion,More to follow.......

John Vuoso
Norwalk BAR B Q Pit

[watertowerbbq]

Originally Posted by norwalkbbq

Thank you for your opinion. I will give KCBS until Monday for there answer , then I will explain to you why I asked for more than one opinion,More to follow.......

John Vuoso
Norwalk BAR B Q Pit

If you are looking for an official response from KCBS and they have until Monday, then just tell us now because I doubt you are going to get an official position from KCBS on this forum or any other forum. I don't think that is how they do business.

[Scottie]

Originally Posted by norwalkbbq

Thank you for your opinion. I will give KCBS until Monday for there answer , then I will explain to you why I asked for more than one opinion,More to follow.......

John Vuoso
Norwalk BAR B Q Pit

Did you try emailing Carolyn at KCBS? I know that Karen in the office was out the last week. She handles contests... So she might be a little backed-up?

[norwalkbbq]

Originally Posted by watertowerbbq

If you are looking for an official response from KCBS and they have until Monday, then just tell us now because I doubt you are going to get an official position from KCBS on this forum or any other forum. I don't think that is how they do business.

Yes, I received an answer from KCBS and the problem was corrected .....As an Organizer of an BBq Event in Ct. they (KCBS) tagged our Event in September 2010 as a (Competitor Series) they stated "It basically means the contest does not fit under our four-meat category regulations. For example, one contest is just a ribs competition. That’s pretty much it! Let me know if you have any other questions… "

Our event was a traditional four meat event exactly as we did last year in full compliance with KCBS rules and standards. In fact, the KCBS web site clearly shows the results of our event with scoring and team placement for each of the four meat categories....KCBS Representatives Ken & Kathie Dakai certified the results.the "competitor series" designation appeared after our competition....we are curious as to who would have initiated and authorized this reclassification, and why? We recognize that the KCBS web site is THE place to search for everything that's BBQ so it's important to get it right.
Its fixed thats all that matters ......Thanks for all the opinions and now we understand what the tag (Competitor Series) means NOT GOOD FOR MY COMPETITORS

John Vuoso
Norwalk BAR B Q PIT

[butt head]

Originally Posted by Ford

read thed minutes from late spring. they go into details

I believe Candy got the idea across in her post

why do you want opinions? you asked a specific question and got the answer

WOW, and your running for BOD