Anonymous
Post 01/22/2026 10:23     Subject: Weekend weather
Anonymous wrote:The biggest issue no one is talking about is when do we actually get back on the field again? I feel like we are all about to be shut down for at least three weeks. Tryouts get messed up. Little practicing and March tourneys around the corner, let alone missed showcases. This is gonna suck


Be prepared to follow all those YouTube videos about how you can train anytime in any space
Anonymous
Post 01/22/2026 10:22     Subject: Weekend weather
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Arlington Showcase is NOT canceled YET. They are making a call by EOD tomorrow.

College ID on Friday is ON.


My kid has a game scheduled for Saturday 8am, with the real feel of 4 degrees. hard no.


I’m curious. How does that mindset help? I understand a snow storm as DMV folks forget physics and think that a 4x4 will help not help you stop so that is a safety issue.

Cold is not a safety issue. There is so much modern technology to stay warm. I grew up in the north and we never thought about the weather. How is allowing an uncontrollable element such as the weather help your child deal with unpredictable circumstances they will inevitably face in the real world? I am genuinely curious.


My kid is 12. You are insane. I don’t care how you grew up, a 12 yr old doesn’t need to be playing an outdoor soccer game for any reason in 4 degrees. TWELVE. Have you lost all perspective? Are you ok?
Anonymous
Post 01/22/2026 09:59     Subject: Weekend weather
The biggest issue no one is talking about is when do we actually get back on the field again? I feel like we are all about to be shut down for at least three weeks. Tryouts get messed up. Little practicing and March tourneys around the corner, let alone missed showcases. This is gonna suck
Anonymous
Post 01/22/2026 08:36     Subject: Weekend weather
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Arlington Showcase is NOT canceled YET. They are making a call by EOD tomorrow.

College ID on Friday is ON.


My kid has a game scheduled for Saturday 8am, with the real feel of 4 degrees. hard no.


I’m curious. How does that mindset help? I understand a snow storm as DMV folks forget physics and think that a 4x4 will help not help you stop so that is a safety issue.

Cold is not a safety issue. There is so much modern technology to stay warm. I grew up in the north and we never thought about the weather. How is allowing an uncontrollable element such as the weather help your child deal with unpredictable circumstances they will inevitably face in the real world? I am genuinely curious.


You're genuinely full of fertilizer

Talking about cold is not a safety issue for kids when temps are 4 degrees
Anonymous
Post 01/22/2026 07:24     Subject: Weekend weather
Anonymous wrote:Tough one for RVA. This was the last chance for a few of their age groups to qualify for Nationals.

As a host club, I am sure they have a good shot at At-Large bids though.

Probably tough for a number of smaller and “winter” regional futsal programs too who won’t have RVA’s pull to get an at-large bid for a local national tourney.


Not sure why it's supposedly tougher for Futsal RVA than the other clubs also trying to qualify? RVA can't qualify because they aren't good enough. Huge org but only have a few competitive teams once they leave their city.
Anonymous
Post 01/22/2026 07:22     Subject: Weekend weather
Anonymous wrote:Tough one for RVA. This was the last chance for a few of their age groups to qualify for Nationals.

As a host club, I am sure they have a good shot at At-Large bids though.

Probably tough for a number of smaller and “winter” regional futsal programs too who won’t have RVA’s pull to get an at-large bid for a local national tourney.


Psst. Any decent team can go to nationals, especially over u11. You do not actually have to qualify. All checks clear.
Anonymous
Post 01/22/2026 07:19     Subject: Weekend weather
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Arlington Showcase is NOT canceled YET. They are making a call by EOD tomorrow.

College ID on Friday is ON.


My kid has a game scheduled for Saturday 8am, with the real feel of 4 degrees. hard no.


I’m curious. How does that mindset help? I understand a snow storm as DMV folks forget physics and think that a 4x4 will help not help you stop so that is a safety issue.

Cold is not a safety issue. There is so much modern technology to stay warm. I grew up in the north and we never thought about the weather. How is allowing an uncontrollable element such as the weather help your child deal with unpredictable circumstances they will inevitably face in the real world? I am genuinely curious.
Anonymous
Post 01/22/2026 01:43     Subject: Weekend weather
Tough one for RVA. This was the last chance for a few of their age groups to qualify for Nationals.

As a host club, I am sure they have a good shot at At-Large bids though.

Probably tough for a number of smaller and “winter” regional futsal programs too who won’t have RVA’s pull to get an at-large bid for a local national tourney.
Anonymous
Post 01/21/2026 21:29     Subject: Weekend weather
Anonymous wrote:Arlington Showcase is NOT canceled YET. They are making a call by EOD tomorrow.

College ID on Friday is ON.


My kid has a game scheduled for Saturday 8am, with the real feel of 4 degrees. hard no.
Anonymous
Post 01/21/2026 21:18     Subject: Weekend weather
Now it is canceled. College ID is still on.
Anonymous
Post 01/21/2026 20:03     Subject: Weekend weather
Arlington Showcase is NOT canceled YET. They are making a call by EOD tomorrow.

College ID on Friday is ON.
Anonymous
Post 01/21/2026 20:00     Subject: Weekend weather
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I just heard the futsal tournament is cancelled because the county forced them. I believe an announcement is coming soon.


Good. These events folks wants to hold the event so they don't have to refund teams. Crazy
Who said anyone is getting a refund.


Right — no refunds, but 40 percent off next year’s entry.


Is that for RVA or the Arlington Showcase?

Not a lawyer but this is what the Arlington Showcase registration "agreement" says: I understand that if the event is cancelled for any reason at all, Teams will be issued a refund once all expenses are paid and that Arlington Soccer Association is not responsible for any expenses your team may have incurred. This includes application fees, hotel costs, travel expenses or any other expenses associated with the tournament.

unsure what's let after Arlington "pays" off their expenses for a cancelled event.


The above was for Richmond futsal
Anonymous
Post 01/21/2026 19:48     Subject: Weekend weather
Cancelled
Anonymous
Post 01/21/2026 19:42     Subject: Weekend weather
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I just heard the futsal tournament is cancelled because the county forced them. I believe an announcement is coming soon.


Good. These events folks wants to hold the event so they don't have to refund teams. Crazy
Who said anyone is getting a refund.


Right — no refunds, but 40 percent off next year’s entry.


Is that for RVA or the Arlington Showcase?

Not a lawyer but this is what the Arlington Showcase registration "agreement" says: I understand that if the event is cancelled for any reason at all, Teams will be issued a refund once all expenses are paid and that Arlington Soccer Association is not responsible for any expenses your team may have incurred. This includes application fees, hotel costs, travel expenses or any other expenses associated with the tournament.

unsure what's let after Arlington "pays" off their expenses for a cancelled event.
Anonymous
Post 01/21/2026 19:01     Subject: Weekend weather
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:A shout to Arlington, if you are out there… can you just cancel the showcase already? 15 degrees and 2 feet of snow will not be considered safe conditions… teams are traveling for this. Can you just make it easy for folks with a bit of planning please?


Speaking with my director hat, do you think I’m going to turn down on a nice commission that will send me to Turks n Caicos with my shorty? Think again fool!


Someone upthread says it’s cancelled.