I am SO, SO disappointed that X-Hoopers will be going away! My favorite class EVER! Numbered Hoopers just happens to be my least favorite even though I mostly use hoops to train. I was hoping that IF a change was going to happen it would be that the gates/pens go away, but that everything else would remain. Now THAT would be a very cool handling challenge. I feel that opportunities for those of us who still want a challenge, but are not ready for bonus boxes are going away. I know I can run the Hoopers course anyway I want, but that is not the same thing.
So...I am wondering if NADAC would consider a bonus option for Hoopers that would include a bonus line on the near side of the hoop circle? I didn't take the time to read every post on the subject to see if that was considered. Also I was really looking forward to the regular course going into a "real" hoop circle at Champs in 2017!!! Darn, darn, darn.
I know it's not all about me, but I know there are many people like me that are in the "middle" (don't need to run next to our dog, but not ready for bonus boxes either).
I don't envy the decisions you have to make, but I do need to share my disappointment.