I think it's very important that kids certify as soon as they can. I know that a few schools that piloted this program last year had trouble doing weigh in during the hour allotted with the hydration test. It sounds stupid, but if, for example, you weigh in at 7, it might be best to have them come in at 5 a pound or so under, check hydration, and drink water if they need to. I think it would be much easier to pass the hydration test for certification in the afternoon. Rick Bowden said in the rules meetings that he was considering that possibility.


Rick Cue
ExHC
Ulysses