5 District Schedules for 2016-2017?

[rich]

In preparation for this weekend...

 

[Admin]

That is GOLD, Jerry, GOLD!

 

[rich]

Looks like many districts are closing up shop already. Maple Ridge - all grass and turf closed. Surrey and Delta, all grass closed. If it rains as hard as the pessimists say, some turf will have standing water, and games may not go.

Anyone know a good "F**k off you s*****y rain" dance?

 

[easoccer]

It hasnt rained much today.




Crosses fingers for Saturday.

 

[rich]

I guess wind becomes a safety issue as well. Ah well...just put weights in the pockets of the smaller kids...and dress them in something bright so they're easier to find when they float away

 

[LFC]

Looks like many districts are closing up shop already. Maple Ridge - all grass and turf closed. Surrey and Delta, all grass closed. If it rains as hard as the pessimists say, some turf will have standing water, and games may not go.

All clubs should make the decision to close fields ASAP due to safety concerns with the expected storms this weekend. Apart from the safety of players on the field it will also not be safe on the roads either for families travelling to and from games, especially teams travelling across the river and longer distances etc.

 

[TKBC]

All clubs should make the decision to close fields ASAP due to safety concerns with the expected storms this weekend. Apart from the safety of players on the field it will also not be safe on the roads either for families travelling to and from games.

I agree. Cancel the games. What benefit does anyone get playing in such conditions?

 

[easoccer]

For Turf games I think the decision should be made day of. It was supposed to be heavy rains today and it barely rained at all. Grass is another thing altogether as there was already a lot of rain.

 

[hervb]

I guess wind becomes a safety issue as well. Ah well...just put weights in the pockets of the smaller kids...and dress them in something bright so they're easier to find when they float away

Hey Rich, we are headed out your way Saturday morning to play your div 1 crew. How quick is Delta to close turf fields? We are scheduled to play at Dugald Turf.

 

[WHITECAPS]

The 5 Dist Leage Board definitely needs to assess & tier the boys U18 groups .

U18 U18 Div 1 - 7 Teams
U18 U18 Div 2 - 14 Teams
U18 U18 Div 4 - 16 Teams

There are at least 4 -5 teams in Div 2 that should be playing in Div 1 and as they have not taken that responsibility , the 5 Dist should step in and move them up .

I believe there are strong teams in Div 4 as well who should not be there and will run up the scores in some games

I,m all for teams playing at their appropriate level / appropriate ability whether they are playing to be competitive or for fun .
I would request Dist 5 to make changes and balance out the groups and have made some changes from my previous suggestion as follows:

Div 1 - 10 teams
Div 2 - 8 teams
Div 3 - 8 teams
Div 4 - 11 teams [ fun div ] - would not mind a bye as they are playing for fun

The divisions need to be tiered regularly because there's very strong and weak teams mixed up. If needed, even after tiering the league should move any teams up or down accordingly.

 

[LFC]

WOW , Canada,s Mens Soccer future is looking good judging by the amount of goals scored by some teams already & unbeaten starts to the season in Dist 5.
U14 Div 2
U14 Div 2E
U15 Div 4
U16 Div 2
U18 Div 2
U18 Div 4

Some teams in the above Divisions have scored 25 - 30 + goals already

 

[TKBC]

WOW , Canada,s Mens Soccer future is looking good judging by the amount of goals scored by some teams already & unbeaten starts to the season in Dist 5.
U14 Div 2
U14 Div 2E
U15 Div 4
U16 Div 2
U18 Div 2
U18 Div 4

Some teams in the above Divisions have scored 25 - 30 + goals already

Please stop posting this kinda stuff here - email your district and/or BCSA. No one here can help you.

 

[Admin]

What exactly is wrong with the post?

It seems to be geared towards discussion, please don't try and discourage posting.

Thanks.

 

[easoccer]

Please stop posting this kinda stuff here - email your district and/or BCSA. No one here can help you.

Yes, we cant really help and it does get repetitive, but I agree with LFC a bit. When teams are off to those kinds of starts movement should come sooner.

We all know how tkbc feels about tiering.

 

[TKBC]

What exactly is wrong with the post?

It seems to be geared towards discussion, please don't try and discourage posting.

Thanks.

You enjoy his posting the same thing over and over and over? This post is about his wanting divisions re-aligned again. discussed ad nauseum, no?

He voices his frustration in division alignment. I voice my frustration in reading his same post every few days.

 

[TKBC]

Yes, we cant really help and it does get repetitive, but I agree with LFC a bit. When teams are off to those kinds of starts movement should come sooner.

We all know how tkbc feels about tiering.

I agree with tiering. When a team dominates they should move up unless they are in D1. Then a bigger decision needs to be made about how to get dominant D1 teams/players into MSL.

 

[CanadianSpur]

I agree with tiering. When a team dominates they should move up unless they are in D1. Then a bigger decision needs to be made about how to get dominant D1 teams/players into MSL.

The answer as to how to get dominant D1 teams into MSL is simple in my mind. Eliminate MSL.

By that I mean eliminate it as separate entity/league. All of the top leagues need to be governed under the same umbrella. It is counter-productive to have one group running BCSPL, another running MSL, a third running 5D and a fourth running 4D.

 

[TKBC]

The answer as to how to get dominant D1 teams into MSL is simple in my mind. Eliminate MSL.

By that I mean eliminate it as separate entity/league. All of the top leagues need to be governed under the same umbrella. It is counter-productive to have one group running BCSPL, another running MSL, a third running 5D and a fourth running 4D.

I agree.

I have now suggested for a while there should be a BCSPL 1, 2, and 3. I've heard a rumour somewhere (on here??) about a BCSPL 2 coming in next season. If so, I'll be very interested to see if it's the same 8 clubs or if they'll open it up to other high end clubs to bring them under the development banner. A BCSPL 2 should, IMO, be 12 teams that have bought into the LTPD, Club Charter, and can satisfy the BCSPL coach/club standards. Hopefully it remains a cost-effective option for families that MSL is for some in comparison to BCSPL (lots of talented kids play D1 or MSL because they cant afford or can't travel to the nearest BCSPL team for practices x3/week plus a game).

But, even if a BCSPL 2 started as just the current 8 teams - that's a start, and can always be expanded.

There is, actually, nothing stopping MSL from approaching D4 and 5 and asking that Div 1/Gold be brought under their umbrella to create an MSL 2. Just need the will.

 

[4_the_kids]

There is, actually, nothing stopping MSL from approaching D4 and 5 and asking that Div 1/Gold be brought under their umbrella to create an MSL 2. Just need the will.

That is a great idea ,have Metro and Div 1 under the same league, start the year as Metro and Div1 - then re-tier for cup play into 4 divisions. I think re-tiering in Oct or November is pointless , when in January it all changes again for cup play, there are enough teams to play a different team each week in most divisions. Sept - Dec mini season - over winter break re-tier based off mini season records for cup play.

 

[TKBC]

That is a great idea ,have Metro and Div 1 under the same league, start the year as Metro and Div1 - then re-tier for cup play into 4 divisions. I think re-tiering in Oct or November is pointless , when in January it all changes again for cup play, there are enough teams to play a different team each week in most divisions. Sept - Dec mini season - over winter break re-tier based off mini season records for cup play.

Easily achieved if BCSPL were to create 3 tiers