JefCup is doomed

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Wondering which age groups we are talking about here? The Showcase or the Kickoff event? I am a u13 parent so I am more concerned about Kickoff. Reading through the comments, I fail to understand the thinking?

1. CoVid is not the threat that it once was. Death rates have been trending down even through the spike. NoVa reported no new deaths today.
2. Kids need to get out and get exercise AND have some fun!!! Why are parents so against that?!? (LOL, at the TikTok post, my kids loves TikTok!)
3. I have no idea what the Refs issues are? I’m sure refs are hurting for money unlike many PP that frequent this site.
4. To be honest, I find it upsetting that a simple few want to ruin tournaments for everyone else! I do not know of one parent from our team that shares the same sentiment. Did anyone else play sports here? Trust me when I say if you are PP worried about your DC injuring themselves after a break, then they aren’t going to have a shot at scholarship anyway. That just tells me you DC hasn’t been putting in the work during down time. My DD is more ready than she was before the break!!!

You do know a) the death numbers are always lower on the weekends due to reporting problems and b) it was a holiday on Saturday. In fact there is a caveat in the reporting website pointing out that point:

"The low new case numbers statewide can likely be attributed to a lag in reporting from Sunday, because case numbers were higher than average the last three days. "

Yes, it’s the same every weekend. Deaths have been trending down for weeks now.

https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/country/us/

People like you ruin it for everyone. Guessing you are one who writes emails and complain to get tournaments canceled. The kids like my own who do not have a neighborhood to play with others thanks you for making them even more miserable because they were looking forward to playing. I say that to the rest of you as well.

Take this into consideration; most deaths have come from the Northeast due to CoVid patients being placed in nursing homes. Take those numbers away and add in the fact we know how to treat CoVid through different means and medicines and the death rate drops tremendously. Now factor in the FACT that those under age 60 without MAJOR underlying conditions suffer minor illness. These are facts and there is no debate. None. There are many many more interesting facts that can be found on the CDC’s website rather than media.

[Anonymous]

99.99% Survival rate for those under age 50 in the state of Maryland. Let’s cancel everything!!!!

[Anonymous]

JEFF CUP CANCELLED?

Just saw that in the FB Soccer Parents Group. Did anyone get an official email?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:JEFF CUP CANCELLED?

Just saw that in the FB Soccer Parents Group. Did anyone get an official email?

Probably true thanks to the _____ that frequent this website.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:JEFF CUP CANCELLED?

Just saw that in the FB Soccer Parents Group. Did anyone get an official email?

Probably true thanks to the _____ that frequent this website.

No, likely due to a lack of interest outside our region. At least half of the teams represented are from outside the DMV. People are just not interested in traveling to a soccer tournament at this point in time.

There are other forums outside our region and the topic of Jeff Cup is discussed. Frankly, most people outside of our area are just not interested in coming to Richmond right now.

And most folks in the DMV are not at all interested in having to stay in Richmond just to play local teams. If the Strikers would rent local fields they could probably pull it off but they would make far less money.

If you want to thank anybody, thank folks like yourself who constantly diminish the risks, don't follow social distance protocol, don't wear masks and then complain when things like Jeff Cup get cancelled because most people do not trust you to do your part.

[Anonymous]

I still haven't seen an official announcement, but have heard some out of state leagues have told all their clubs not to travel to other states at this time. Maybe that reduced the number of clubs willing to come.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I still haven't seen an official announcement, but have heard some out of state leagues have told all their clubs not to travel to other states at this time. Maybe that reduced the number of clubs willing to come.

It would absolutely have an impact.

Each State is trying to get on their own feet and most people would like to have a normalish fall season. Sorry, but the price will have to be out of town tournaments.

Until folks start acting in each others best interest we are going to mired in this pandemic until a vaccine.

And frankly, it may not do much to my kid but it could kill me or another teammates parent or grandparent.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I still haven't seen an official announcement, but have heard some out of state leagues have told all their clubs not to travel to other states at this time. Maybe that reduced the number of clubs willing to come.

It would absolutely have an impact.

Each State is trying to get on their own feet and most people would like to have a normalish fall season. Sorry, but the price will have to be no out of town tournaments.

Until folks start acting in each others best interest we are going to mired in this pandemic until a vaccine.

And frankly, it may not do much to my kid but it could kill me or another teammates parent or grandparent.

[Anonymous]

That means it'll probably go by age group- my DD is in as a U10 (u11 now?) and most of the teams in her bracket are NOVA and MD based. None are further than the EDP games that she'll presumably play in the fall so I'm guessing that my happen. As you get older, the odds seem longer

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:That means it'll probably go by age group- my DD is in as a U10 (u11 now?) and most of the teams in her bracket are NOVA and MD based. None are further than the EDP games that she'll presumably play in the fall so I'm guessing that my happen. As you get older, the odds seem longer

And frankly, the younger the kids and having to stay in Richmond just to play the club next door the dumber the tournament sounds.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:JEFF CUP CANCELLED?

Just saw that in the FB Soccer Parents Group. Did anyone get an official email?

Probably true thanks to the _____ that frequent this website.

No, likely due to a lack of interest outside our region. At least half of the teams represented are from outside the DMV. People are just not interested in traveling to a soccer tournament at this point in time.

There are other forums outside our region and the topic of Jeff Cup is discussed. Frankly, most people outside of our area are just not interested in coming to Richmond right now.

And most folks in the DMV are not at all interested in having to stay in Richmond just to play local teams. If the Strikers would rent local fields they could probably pull it off but they would make far less money.

If you want to thank anybody, thank folks like yourself who constantly diminish the risks, don't follow social distance protocol, don't wear masks and then complain when things like Jeff Cup get cancelled because most people do not trust you to do your part.

Nope. Can’t blame me as I wear a mask and social distance just to make the uninformed happy. It’s also a fact that CoVid does not have a long lifespan outdoors. You need to have a five minute conversation inside of 6-feet to be at risk. This is why outdoor youth sports are allowed to take place. This also why coaches need to wear masks. Anyway, the spread of CoVid has everything to do with being indoors vs being outdoors. This is why we did not see a large spike from the protests.

So in reality, it’s people that refuse to do they’re own research that push a narrative that just isn’t true but based on what they see and hear on TV.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:That means it'll probably go by age group- my DD is in as a U10 (u11 now?) and most of the teams in her bracket are NOVA and MD based. None are further than the EDP games that she'll presumably play in the fall so I'm guessing that my happen. As you get older, the odds seem longer

And frankly, the younger the kids and having to stay in Richmond just to play the club next door the dumber the tournament sounds.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:That means it'll probably go by age group- my DD is in as a U10 (u11 now?) and most of the teams in her bracket are NOVA and MD based. None are further than the EDP games that she'll presumably play in the fall so I'm guessing that my happen. As you get older, the odds seem longer

And frankly, the younger the kids and having to stay in Richmond just to play the club next door the dumber the tournament sounds.

It’s a 2 hour drive- why would we spend the night?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:JEFF CUP CANCELLED?

Just saw that in the FB Soccer Parents Group. Did anyone get an official email?

Probably true thanks to the _____ that frequent this website.

No, likely due to a lack of interest outside our region. At least half of the teams represented are from outside the DMV. People are just not interested in traveling to a soccer tournament at this point in time.

There are other forums outside our region and the topic of Jeff Cup is discussed. Frankly, most people outside of our area are just not interested in coming to Richmond right now.

And most folks in the DMV are not at all interested in having to stay in Richmond just to play local teams. If the Strikers would rent local fields they could probably pull it off but they would make far less money.

If you want to thank anybody, thank folks like yourself who constantly diminish the risks, don't follow social distance protocol, don't wear masks and then complain when things like Jeff Cup get cancelled because most people do not trust you to do your part.

Nope. Can’t blame me as I wear a mask and social distance just to make the uninformed happy. It’s also a fact that CoVid does not have a long lifespan outdoors. You need to have a five minute conversation inside of 6-feet to be at risk. This is why outdoor youth sports are allowed to take place. This also why coaches need to wear masks. Anyway, the spread of CoVid has everything to do with being indoors vs being outdoors. This is why we did not see a large spike from the protests.

So in reality, it’s people that refuse to do they’re own research that push a narrative that just isn’t true but based on what they see and hear on TV.

Keep downplaying. Keep minimizing, keep cherry picking.

Nobody has a problem with playing games people have a problem with hotel stays, team dinners and having to eat out.

It is a hassle that compounds the risks. That you don’t understand that there is more involved than just a game outside shows why nobody wants to do it. I don’t want to share a hotel elevator with YOU or someone like you because you have no regard for my health. Your attitude is what ruins it. I’m all for playing outside I have an issue with the travel and the hotels.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I still haven't seen an official announcement, but have heard some out of state leagues have told all their clubs not to travel to other states at this time. Maybe that reduced the number of clubs willing to come.

It would absolutely have an impact.

Each State is trying to get on their own feet and most people would like to have a normalish fall season. Sorry, but the price will have to be out of town tournaments.

Until folks start acting in each others best interest we are going to mired in this pandemic until a vaccine.

And frankly, it may not do much to my kid but it could kill me or another teammates parent or grandparent.

Excellent example of uninformed above.

Survival rate of age 40-49 is 99.2%; 30-39 is 99.7%; 20-29 is 99.85%; 0-19 is 99.99%; all of these WITH Underlying conditions (Maryland).

Link

https://coronavirus.maryland.gov/

It is 99.998% for healthy individuals. The younger the age, the even better survival rate. Now if you actually take the time and go to the CDC website which breaks down the death rate far more detailed by underlying condition, the numbers are even more favorable for survival both with and without underlying conditions.

Then factor out 50% of the deaths in the NorthEast due to CoVid patients being placed in Nursing homes, the death rate even goes down more!

No matter where you stand, these are just facts, like it or not.