I had an idea that I wanted to run by you TN members. I'm not sure if this has ever been presented before or not, but I think it would be a great idea and would love to see it added to the Treasurenet site.
As adults, seasoned or not, we all know how difficult it is to make it up top with a banner find. Some get lucky right away, some may take years, and some have never made it yet even with a find that many consider to be a great.
Now, what are the chances of a young person (kid) ever making it up on the banner?
Let's face it, as adults we get out to detect a lot more, and stand a lot better chance than a kid.
IDEA -
How about adding a second banner just for kids say 15 and under?
Adults getting discouraged by not making banner is bad enough, but what our young up & coming detectorists?
Personally, I would love to see more kids take an interest in detecting rather than sitting in front of a TV or computer playing video games and getting no exercise.
If we can give them an activity like detecting that not only promotes fun, learning (history of the relic dug), exercise, and a bit of rivalry, I'm all for it.
Little Timmy or Peggy Sue may not fit in or like sports in school, they may not be as big and strong as the other kids, but here on TN they can compete and be a champ with their finds.
I think it is a win-win situation for our hobby, the TN website, parents, and vendors that sell detectors.
Any of you that have taken a kid detecting know the excitement they get when digging up even a memorial penny.
As an example, some of you may remember this video I posted some time ago:
My nephew was amazed at seeing all the relics I've dug before. His parents bought him a detector of his own, and now he is hooked. Every time they come visit he wants to go "find a CW bullet".
As far as the banner for kids, I'm thinking maybe a silver coin, token, piece of jewelry, old button, etc. would be worthy.
Well, that's my pitch. What do you think?
Most of all, what do the MODs think?
Thanks,
MM
As adults, seasoned or not, we all know how difficult it is to make it up top with a banner find. Some get lucky right away, some may take years, and some have never made it yet even with a find that many consider to be a great.
Now, what are the chances of a young person (kid) ever making it up on the banner?
Let's face it, as adults we get out to detect a lot more, and stand a lot better chance than a kid.
IDEA -
How about adding a second banner just for kids say 15 and under?
Adults getting discouraged by not making banner is bad enough, but what our young up & coming detectorists?
Personally, I would love to see more kids take an interest in detecting rather than sitting in front of a TV or computer playing video games and getting no exercise.
If we can give them an activity like detecting that not only promotes fun, learning (history of the relic dug), exercise, and a bit of rivalry, I'm all for it.
Little Timmy or Peggy Sue may not fit in or like sports in school, they may not be as big and strong as the other kids, but here on TN they can compete and be a champ with their finds.
I think it is a win-win situation for our hobby, the TN website, parents, and vendors that sell detectors.
Any of you that have taken a kid detecting know the excitement they get when digging up even a memorial penny.
As an example, some of you may remember this video I posted some time ago:
My nephew was amazed at seeing all the relics I've dug before. His parents bought him a detector of his own, and now he is hooked. Every time they come visit he wants to go "find a CW bullet".
As far as the banner for kids, I'm thinking maybe a silver coin, token, piece of jewelry, old button, etc. would be worthy.
Well, that's my pitch. What do you think?
Most of all, what do the MODs think?
Thanks,
MM