Do you think its realistic to plan on tournaments this fall?

[Anonymous]

I think one team vs. one team game matches can and should be able to happen while following COVID guidelines. But tournaments seem highly unlikely to me. Thoughts ?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I think one team vs. one team game matches can and should be able to happen while following COVID guidelines. But tournaments seem highly unlikely to me. Thoughts ?

Not a fan of tournament anyway. I see it as a good thing if there is no tournament.

[Anonymous]

League games are going to be a stretch. Tournaments will likely be too far of a reach.

[Anonymous]

Yes, especially after Nov

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I think one team vs. one team game matches can and should be able to happen while following COVID guidelines. But tournaments seem highly unlikely to me. Thoughts ?

Not a fan of tournament anyway. I see it as a good thing if there is no tournament.

The kids need showcases to happen.

[Anonymous]

Clubs might get creative on tournaments, but showcases are something else. We’ll see.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Clubs might get creative on tournaments, but showcases are something else. We’ll see.

Showcases probably won’t happen. NCAA is looking to extend dead period.

[Anonymous]

The best answer would be to refocus tournaments to be local--no hotels, no "travel". This may not be possible in Chattanooga, where there aren't enough local teams. But it is absolutely possible in the DC Metro Area. It would mean both shrinking and expanding the field. Shrinking, obviously, in that there's no teams from outside the area. Expanding, in that you need want (close to) all local clubs to participate. For example, the Bethesda and Potomac tournaments are huge, attract teams from all over the East Coast. But many local clubs don't participate--they don't participate in each other's tournaments and (now former) DA teams didn't participate.

In short, use these tournaments to renew the bonds of local clubs that have been broken by the tangle of leagues and historical beefs.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Clubs might get creative on tournaments, but showcases are something else. We’ll see.

Showcases probably won’t happen. NCAA is looking to extend dead period.

Many universities across the US aren't even going back. They are remaining online. I don't think showcases are a big focus this year.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Clubs might get creative on tournaments, but showcases are something else. We’ll see.

Showcases probably won’t happen. NCAA is looking to extend dead period.

Many universities across the US aren't even going back. They are remaining online. I don't think showcases are a big focus this year.

Yeah, I just don’t think sports are going to be a factor for matriculation or scholarships for several years.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:The best answer would be to refocus tournaments to be local--no hotels, no "travel". This may not be possible in Chattanooga, where there aren't enough local teams. But it is absolutely possible in the DC Metro Area. It would mean both shrinking and expanding the field. Shrinking, obviously, in that there's no teams from outside the area. Expanding, in that you need want (close to) all local clubs to participate. For example, the Bethesda and Potomac tournaments are huge, attract teams from all over the East Coast. But many local clubs don't participate--they don't participate in each other's tournaments and (now former) DA teams didn't participate.

In short, use these tournaments to renew the bonds of local clubs that have been broken by the tangle of leagues and historical beefs.

Even better, just set up friendlies with local competition that is on par with each team. Tournaments are only good for generating money for the provider - the actual playing experience is almost always subpar. Any decent coach should have no problem picking up the phone and setting up local games. Collect a few bucks for referees, and you can have quality development and playing events for a fraction of the cost teams pay for tournaments.

[Anonymous]

Agree. Kids just want to play.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The best answer would be to refocus tournaments to be local--no hotels, no "travel". This may not be possible in Chattanooga, where there aren't enough local teams. But it is absolutely possible in the DC Metro Area. It would mean both shrinking and expanding the field. Shrinking, obviously, in that there's no teams from outside the area. Expanding, in that you need want (close to) all local clubs to participate. For example, the Bethesda and Potomac tournaments are huge, attract teams from all over the East Coast. But many local clubs don't participate--they don't participate in each other's tournaments and (now former) DA teams didn't participate.

In short, use these tournaments to renew the bonds of local clubs that have been broken by the tangle of leagues and historical beefs.

Even better, just set up friendlies with local competition that is on par with each team. Tournaments are only good for generating money for the provider - the actual playing experience is almost always subpar. Any decent coach should have no problem picking up the phone and setting up local games. Collect a few bucks for referees, and you can have quality development and playing events for a fraction of the cost teams pay for tournaments.

Good idea, but then how am I supposed to pay over $1500 for Bethesda just to watch them cancel our tournament of 20 minute halves that was scheduled to play on a polo field?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I think one team vs. one team game matches can and should be able to happen while following COVID guidelines. But tournaments seem highly unlikely to me. Thoughts ?

Not a fan of tournament anyway. I see it as a good thing if there is no tournament.

The kids need showcases to happen.

My second grader doesn’t need a showcase. DP And neither does my third. They shouldn’t start until middle school.

Also, I don’t think they will happen.

[Anonymous]

Nov. 4th tournaments will resume along with games.