Money and politics.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I see the EC in ECNL stands for Elite Clubs.

How is that designation earned so that teams qualify for ECNL entry?

It's not merit based if that's what you think.

Then Elite based on what criteria?

Anonymous wrote:I see the EC in ECNL stands for Elite Clubs.

How is that designation earned so that teams qualify for ECNL entry?

It's not merit based if that's what you think.

Anonymous wrote:Why wouldn’t you want to still play it?

Well.. OBVIOUSLY because no one wants to pay for travel twice to play one game.

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.

I see the EC in ECNL stands for Elite Clubs.

How is that designation earned so that teams qualify for ECNL entry?

Anonymous wrote: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.

Please Google the ECNL league rules then come back and tell us what you learned.

Anonymous wrote: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.

If they canceled on you, then they should come to you.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I don’t think there’s any way your DC’s club would allow this but it doesn’t hurt to ask.

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.

Only in the DMV

Welcome to Virginia Union/McLean!

Anonymous wrote:I don’t think there’s any way your DC’s club would allow this but it doesn’t hurt to ask.

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.

I don’t think there’s any way your DC’s club would allow this but it doesn’t hurt to ask.

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.

Why wouldn’t you want to still play it?

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.