I agree with Eric. Last year's schedule was just about right. Enough formally scheduled events, with space left to fill in with pickups. Looking back to my early days with Connyak, the scheduled events were the ones we went to. As a beginner, I didn't want to go on something posted by someone I didn't know yet. Come to think of it, I still don't go on some paddles, based on who I do know! :)