Thank you for responding Tim. I would like to continue to support the NWTC and enjoy shooting in it. The beef that i have mostly comes from the flighting issues. It not only comes from the group that I shoot with localy, but with others that I have spoken with. We notice groups of family members and peer groups heading out together. I have actually heard people saying that the arrow is close enough, we will give it to you. To me it is either in or out. Close enough doesn't cut it. I think that it would be wise to check equipment also. Does the IBO cover the insurance? If so I beleive that there may be some liability involved if the 5 grains per pound is not enforced and someone gets hurt. This law was put into effect for safety reasons. Attendance seems to be dropping off. Not only at the TC but also at the local levels. I can see where the frustrations are coming from. If a person sees this time and time again, why not stay home and save some money. I might as well hit a local shoot if groups are not flighted or busted. I have set up courses and I know it can be difficult, especially in bad weather. I do appreciate you guys taking on the triple crown and thank you for your efforts. I do beleive however that I have some valid points. I am not only speaking for myself on this topic, I have kinda become the spokesperson for people in our area. I have alot of respect for you for responding to this topic. I know that it is not easy. Lets do what we can to keep the interest of the people that we have and also bring some new people into the sport. Have a great day and I look foward to finishing the TC even if I did have a train wreck on the first leg. Or wait-second leg- damn alligators anyhow!!!!!

Since I am a member who is heavily involved in the Club that held the 2nd leg of the NWTC, I would like to comment regarding your post.
Looks like we need to do some improvement, but that's something that can always be done! We will do our best to improve.
Pre registration would probably cure most of the issues regarding flighting and sign in. At least if the majority of shooters were pre registered, they could be flighted prior to Sunday morning's shoot. If there were a few who showed up Sunday morning to register (rather than over a 100 shooters, showing up after 8) they could easily be handled at that time. It also seems to me that a 9 o'clock start would be better especially for those who have a longer drive.
As ArcheryTim stated, we as a Club put allot of effort out for this shoot, especially with the weather we had to contend with. To give IBO shooters a look at something different (and we had hoped appealing), we set up the alligator shot. We have never experienced trouble with that shot during our local shoots, and it is by far the favorite of most shooters. The alligator shot had a problem due to people not returning the alligator to where the rope "bottomed out". If the rope isn't pulled completely back, then the target will move around. I confirmed this with shooters who said that is what happened. We won't let that won't happen again!
As far as checking equipment goes, there was a Club member there with his trailer and archery shop, so there were scales (bow and arrow) in the trailer and I had a bow scale and chronograph in my truck.
I hope this sheds some light on the shoot and hope you will continue supporting the IBO, knowing we will strive to improve using any and all feedback from the shooters.
Our Club's budget is not anywhere near what you may think, as we are on leased land, but we do as much as possible within our budget. Thank you for supporting IBO.