I guess I would advocate a state rule or set of guidelines. We have them in almost every other aspect of this sport so why not novice? I don't know exactly what that should be and there will certainly be those who disagree with whatever rule/guideline is set, but at least people could no longer say "well, we're not violating any rules." I've growing a little tired of that line. Anyway, my post was just to share some thoughts as well as our own (Derby's) self-imposed guidelines in hopes that other clubs might voluntarily follow suit(strength in numbers thing I guess), at least until some guidlines/rules are established. Enforcement is a whole other topic. At least we could say that we gave it the old college try.