Ecnl make up games
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Anonymous
| With ecnl travel so far, if the games are not played even though the teams traveled. Can teams forfeit by age group vs traveling again. Long way to go for a single game when the season is likely over. |
Anonymous
| Why wouldn’t you want to still play it? |
Anonymous
| We have traveled twice to ECNL games that ended up being canceled due to weather. Both games were rescheduled and we had to travel again to those locations. |
Anonymous
| I don’t think there’s any way your DC’s club would allow this but it doesn’t hurt to ask. |
Anonymous
If the families don't wish to make the trip (again), then the club will forfeit. Your club will have to pay a small fee and perhaps cover the referees. You paid your $$ and you can choose to show up or not. |
Anonymous
| Welcome to Virginia Union/McLean! |
Anonymous
Only in the DMV 
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Anonymous
If they canceled on you, then they should come to you. |
Anonymous
Please Google the ECNL league rules then come back and tell us what you learned. |
Anonymous
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I see the EC in ECNL stands for Elite Clubs.
How is that designation earned so that teams qualify for ECNL entry? |
Anonymous
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https://s3.amazonaws.com/ecnl.sidearmsports.com/documents/2023/9/11/ECNL_Competition_Rules_2023_2024.pdf
3.4 Canceled Competitions. If any ECNL Competition is canceled without starting, or without reaching half-time during any ECNL Competition, the ECNL Commissioner shall determine if and how such ECNL Competition shall be rescheduled. If the ECNL Commissioner determines that it is impossible to reschedule such canceled ECNL Competition, the ECNL Competition shall be considered a non-played game, and neither team shall be awarded any points. In the event that games are canceled pursuant to this Rule 3.4, the ECNL Commissioner may alter the method by which ECNL standings are determined for impacted age groups, or the qualification process for the ECNL Playoffs or ECNL Finals for impacted age groups. Any ECNL Competition that reaches half-time before being canceled shall be considered a completed game. 3.4.1 COVID or Other Uncontrolled Cancellations. Due to the challenges and uncertainty presented by COVID-19 or other uncontrolled circumstances, some scheduled ECNL Competitions may not occur as scheduled due to local, state, or federal law, orders, regulations, rules or requirements, due to the unwillingness of teams to participate due to concerns of potential disease transmission, or due to other uncontrollable circumstances, (each a “Uncontrollable Concern”). In the event that any team or club is unable or unwilling to participate in any specific ECNL Competition due to an Uncontrollable Concern, the team or club must provide written notice to the ECNL identifying the specific ECNL Competition(s) impacted by the Uncontrollable Concern and the specific reasons for not participating in such competition. The club or team shall provide the written notice to the ECNL as soon as possible and in no event less than 24 after it has confirmed its inability or unwillingness to participate. The ECNL will review this notice and, at its discretion, confirm the competition as canceled or postponed (if possible) due to an Uncontrollable Concern (each such competition considered an “Uncontrollable Cancellation Competition”). The ECNL may have to postpone or cancel scheduled ECNL Competitions based upon local, state or federal law, orders, regulations, rules or requirements or based upon member clubs withdrawing from scheduled or assigned competitions based upon an Uncontrollable Concern (each such competition considered an “Uncontrollable Cancellation Competition”). The ECNL reserves the right to deny requests for cancellations, postponements or modifications to the competition schedule based upon its consideration of all relevant facts and circumstances, in its sole and absolute discretion. In the event the ECNL denies a request or a cancellation, postponement or modification to the schedule and an ECNL Club refuses to participate in a scheduled ECNL Competition, the ECNL may declare a forfeit for one or both ECNL Clubs scheduled to participate. 3.4.2 League Discretion on Post-Season Qualification. The ECNL has the authority to adjust, change and re-determine ECNL Post-Season qualification, seeding and/or eligibility at any time, for any and all teams, at its sole discretion based on Uncontrollable Cancellations or any other factors the ECNL deems relevant. When determining ECNL Post-Season qualifications, the ECNL may consider an ECNL Club’s refusal to participate in scheduled competitions and/or cancellation of scheduled competitions or any other factors the ECNL deems relevant at its discretion. |
Anonymous
Well.. OBVIOUSLY because no one wants to pay for travel twice to play one game. |
Anonymous
It's not merit based if that's what you think. |
Anonymous
Then Elite based on what criteria? |
Anonymous
| Money and politics. |