BERC Resigns
BERC Matthew Scrivin has unexpectedly resigned with immediate effect after less than one year in the post. He resigned during the fifth round of the championship whilst it was in progress. Scrivin has cited a lack of devotion as the reason for his resignation.
Scrivin announced his resignation as BERC on the Tube Challenge forums at 1430 BST on Saturday 6 April 2013. The fifth round of the championship had started at 1230 BST, and Rhys Benjamin, who had pulled out, accidentally met championship leader Andi James at approximately 1300 BST at St. John's Wood. James said to Benjamin that "the stations were challenging" and that only Rhys Jackson had chosen a different train after station number three.
Scrivin was elected in 2012 following the resignation of Antony Brown that year. He obtained 36% of the popular vote in a field of four candidates. His first decision was to appoint Martin "Tangy" Hazel as deputy BERC. His reign as BERC was controversial, introducing more democratic decisions, a new twist scheme, and new social media interaction, filming draws for rounds three, four, and five.
One critic, who wishes to remain anonymous, said that "[Scrivin] would not [...] attend the events", pointing out that Brown resigned in 2012 on the grounds that he had only attended one event in the 2011/2012 season. Brown also resigned to concentrate on his role as the TOSA (Tube Olympics Supreme Administrator). It is not known whether Scrivin resigned to concentrate on other roles.
Rhys Benjamin described the announcement as "a shock". Other members of the Random 15 Championship have not made any comment.
Scrivin had appointed Martin Hazel as acting BERC, and it was Hazel's decision as to whether to hold a new election or to continue as the BERC. Hazel's decision was be fully endorsed by Scrivin, and Scrivin has offered any assistance required by Hazel. Hazel chose to accept the role.
Scrivin announced his resignation as BERC on the Tube Challenge forums at 1430 BST on Saturday 6 April 2013. The fifth round of the championship had started at 1230 BST, and Rhys Benjamin, who had pulled out, accidentally met championship leader Andi James at approximately 1300 BST at St. John's Wood. James said to Benjamin that "the stations were challenging" and that only Rhys Jackson had chosen a different train after station number three.
Scrivin was elected in 2012 following the resignation of Antony Brown that year. He obtained 36% of the popular vote in a field of four candidates. His first decision was to appoint Martin "Tangy" Hazel as deputy BERC. His reign as BERC was controversial, introducing more democratic decisions, a new twist scheme, and new social media interaction, filming draws for rounds three, four, and five.
One critic, who wishes to remain anonymous, said that "[Scrivin] would not [...] attend the events", pointing out that Brown resigned in 2012 on the grounds that he had only attended one event in the 2011/2012 season. Brown also resigned to concentrate on his role as the TOSA (Tube Olympics Supreme Administrator). It is not known whether Scrivin resigned to concentrate on other roles.
Rhys Benjamin described the announcement as "a shock". Other members of the Random 15 Championship have not made any comment.
Scrivin had appointed Martin Hazel as acting BERC, and it was Hazel's decision as to whether to hold a new election or to continue as the BERC. Hazel's decision was be fully endorsed by Scrivin, and Scrivin has offered any assistance required by Hazel. Hazel chose to accept the role.