Well since the AGM for both Leagues is a short time away. I think its time we discuss the new FVSL/VISL Cup.
We know that the powers at be read these posts weather they admit it or not and we all will be at our AGM and can cast a vote either way on Ideas we would like to see happen with this Cup.
Remember guys this is just a discussion and rumours. Only Things heard through the grape vine and Ideas.
First off I heard the Cup may be called the Pacific Cup....I LIKE IT.
I also heard only the top 8 teams from each Premier div will be takeing part. 8vs8 = 16 teams. Easy for a knock out cup and makes sence to me.....I LIKE IT.
I really think to make this Cup happen and when I say happen I mean to make it FUN and to create a long term History filled Cup. A Cup that lasts forever and one the other leagues may want to join in the future.
I really think it is Important to add elements that not only keep it fair but make it FUN so everyone takeing part is excited to be apart of this Cup.
I think the 1 vs 8 ,2 vs 7, 3 vs 6, 4 vs 5 is the way to go with every team playing the first round vs an other league team.
This way we all get to play someone from the other league which is really why we are playing this Cup in the first place..FUN.
Ranked,from the last seasons record,to be fair.
And more importantly you will know 6 months in advance who will be traveling and this allows you more time to plan (ie fundraisers) and to plan to travel with other teams to cut costs and to plan double header games.
I also think the Opening Season weekend should be the first round of this Cup. A great way to start off the season and more importantly you will have great weather for the travel and for the double header games.
Great weather means more friends/family/crowds could come out to watch.
With bigger crowds ,beer gardens and food could be set up....
If this (above) was the case this would be the first round matchups this year.
FVSL vs VISL
1 ACBC vs 8 Sooke Celtic
2 POCO vs 7 Nanaimo United
3 Langley vs 6 Gorge United
4 Pt Moody vs 5 Gordon Head Gold
VISL vs FVSL
1 Gorge FC vs 8 Chilliwack
2 LakeHill vs 7 GEU
3 Bays United FC vs 6 PAU
4 Cowichan FC vs 5 Abbotsford
Second round easily could be random draws with top ranked team being home team. (ties- wins/GF)
Third round same
Final same aswell to keep it easy.
With league week night games this cup could be finnished way before the weather turns.
I really like the Idea of haveing the season start off with a double header day vs another league. Everyone is pumped to get back to playing and with the good weather we actually could build a big event.
4 double headers. 2 here and 2 on the island.
Double headers 2nd round could work aswell. But first round will have way more time to plan and promote.
Well what do you all think.
We know that the powers at be read these posts weather they admit it or not and we all will be at our AGM and can cast a vote either way on Ideas we would like to see happen with this Cup.
Remember guys this is just a discussion and rumours. Only Things heard through the grape vine and Ideas.
First off I heard the Cup may be called the Pacific Cup....I LIKE IT.
I also heard only the top 8 teams from each Premier div will be takeing part. 8vs8 = 16 teams. Easy for a knock out cup and makes sence to me.....I LIKE IT.
I really think to make this Cup happen and when I say happen I mean to make it FUN and to create a long term History filled Cup. A Cup that lasts forever and one the other leagues may want to join in the future.
I really think it is Important to add elements that not only keep it fair but make it FUN so everyone takeing part is excited to be apart of this Cup.
I think the 1 vs 8 ,2 vs 7, 3 vs 6, 4 vs 5 is the way to go with every team playing the first round vs an other league team.
This way we all get to play someone from the other league which is really why we are playing this Cup in the first place..FUN.
Ranked,from the last seasons record,to be fair.
And more importantly you will know 6 months in advance who will be traveling and this allows you more time to plan (ie fundraisers) and to plan to travel with other teams to cut costs and to plan double header games.
I also think the Opening Season weekend should be the first round of this Cup. A great way to start off the season and more importantly you will have great weather for the travel and for the double header games.
Great weather means more friends/family/crowds could come out to watch.
With bigger crowds ,beer gardens and food could be set up....
If this (above) was the case this would be the first round matchups this year.
FVSL vs VISL
1 ACBC vs 8 Sooke Celtic
2 POCO vs 7 Nanaimo United
3 Langley vs 6 Gorge United
4 Pt Moody vs 5 Gordon Head Gold
VISL vs FVSL
1 Gorge FC vs 8 Chilliwack
2 LakeHill vs 7 GEU
3 Bays United FC vs 6 PAU
4 Cowichan FC vs 5 Abbotsford
Second round easily could be random draws with top ranked team being home team. (ties- wins/GF)
Third round same
Final same aswell to keep it easy.
With league week night games this cup could be finnished way before the weather turns.
I really like the Idea of haveing the season start off with a double header day vs another league. Everyone is pumped to get back to playing and with the good weather we actually could build a big event.
4 double headers. 2 here and 2 on the island.
Double headers 2nd round could work aswell. But first round will have way more time to plan and promote.
Well what do you all think.