Duane, I assume you are saying is to change the search engine and just have a course ID number used search for a course..
Let's say this is done. This would solve the problem if a course was found to be short.
However, why should we issue a certificate for another group that wants their name on this certificate. The first group paid to have their course certified. Maybe, they gave permission for the second group to have a name change.
Maybe the policy we established needs to be adjusted as follows:
There are three situations to address.
1. The original race asks for a name change and a new Certificate.
2. A new group secures written permission from the old group to change the course name and have their own Certificate.
3. Another group wants to use this course and request their own Certificate.
For #1 they will follow this procedure
They should produce the original Certificate (with the map on back) and resubmit a old map with the original course ID Number on it to the Regional Certifier along with a $10 fee. Then the Regional Certifier will issue a new Certificate with the original ID Number and a new course name only on the Certificate. The new certificate would be submitted to the Vice Chair with the normal fee. The old course would not be taken off the data base.
For #2 and #3 they will follow this procedure
It must be remeasured and follow the normal protocol. The old course will remain on the list!