OSS, "An OSS membership is about Commitment with a Capital C, and about Responsibility with a Capital R. OSS is committed to its racers, and OSS racers are committed to all OSS races. OSS racers pledge their appearance at all OSS designated races (with one throw out allowed.) "

I don't see the words "require" or "mandatory" in that statement.

way to go paul.hope you have a great and safe season.

Committment = an agreement or pledge to do something in the future (merriam webster)

Responsibility = able to answer for one's conduct and obligations (MW)

Had the sentence "OSS racers pledge their appearance at all OSS designated races " not been included in the same paragraph in fact ending it, what meaning would the former words have??

Have some intellectual honesty here.... notice the question has still not been answered! IS there any penalty, or sanction whatsoever for failing to attend OSS races?? That means a frowning on up to a financial fine......

come on guys let it go.quit beating a dead horse.whats done is done.quit bickering.

if all organizations race together again great if not it is what it is.people will always race where they want and with who they want.why does everyone have to hate on people for not racing in their organization?

Its like arguing over democratic/republican doctrine..... just goes nowhere. I still am curious why my question remains unanswered. It is not a dead horse, it is a legitimate question that affects whether a team would pay $$ to join an organization. If I have to pay $$ to join then will be chastised for not attending the whole season I want to know. It is not only relevant, it necessary to making sound business decisions.

This is soo not about personal issues and hating people!!! Its about being so close to finally having a single sanctioning body and tremendous leverage to bring the sport to a new level but experiencing resistance for NO APPARENT REASON. Why will OSS not fold into Sbi and be as one?? What are the issues??

i dont know maybe because we were treated like crap last year.we joined with sbi before apba did for the worlds and we were treated with no respect.it felt like we were outcast.and all we wanted to do was race.oss got put in the back lot.that means alot to people how they are treated.if we were treated with respect this might not even be an issue.how can join something where there is no respect and all that was wanted from us was money.we werent even recognized.thats pretty sad

shane will you be racing pitsburg and benicia this year?

do you know how many boats are registered with popra.i would love to see a thirty boat count this year.