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VMSL rumours and various scuttlebutt
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whataboutbob
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I think it's a fantastic idea - all games at one park, side by side.
That is a great Idea !
Who thought of that? cause that deserves a pat on the back.
Only concern is players away for the long weekend and ...maybe Injuries, 2 games in a weekend might be a little to much for some of the guys just getting back into shape...
Still, Ill be there watchin.
What a great way to start off the season.
It's a great idea.
Most teams use to partake in a Labour Day Weekend tournament, so the injury thing is moot. Two games is easier than a full tournament schedule of games.
I wonder what facility it will be scheduled at. I hope it's at Burnaby Lake grass fields which would be like the old Burnaby Canadians tourney, or John Oliver in Delta. This weekend should be played on natural grass and not turf.
Great to see the VMSL taking some strides forward instead of staus-quo.
Most teams use to partake in a Labour Day Weekend tournament, so the injury thing is moot. Two games is easier than a full tournament schedule of games.
I wonder what facility it will be scheduled at. I hope it's at Burnaby Lake grass fields which would be like the old Burnaby Canadians tourney, or John Oliver in Delta. This weekend should be played on natural grass and not turf.
Great to see the VMSL taking some strides forward instead of staus-quo.
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You're a donut, that is exactly what "we all" talked about at the FVSL Premier meeting 4 months ago after the BCPL fell apart. Remember? FFS, did you let the cat out of the bag?
loose lips sink ships... or ruin great idea's.
This was discussed by the representatives of the VMSL Premier league after various meetings, e.g. BCPL meetings, VMSL AGM, and most recently yesterday. It easily goes back 6 months or so.
My recollection is that the idea originally came up as a way to try and reduce travel if there was a BCPL by knocking a couple of games off right away and also as a way to raise funds.
The idea came back as a way to deal with scheduling 4 additional games this year. This allows the league to knock off 2 games right at the beginning of the year.
The one positive to emerge from the BCPL debacle was that the VMSL Premier teams began to talk to each other and brainstorm about bettering the game.
It is nice that the league is now receptive to working with us.
My recollection is that the idea originally came up as a way to try and reduce travel if there was a BCPL by knocking a couple of games off right away and also as a way to raise funds.
The idea came back as a way to deal with scheduling 4 additional games this year. This allows the league to knock off 2 games right at the beginning of the year.
The one positive to emerge from the BCPL debacle was that the VMSL Premier teams began to talk to each other and brainstorm about bettering the game.
It is nice that the league is now receptive to working with us.
The suggestion at the meeting came from Craig Burnham. The original idea came from I believe Millar through a meeting or email correspondance. Regardless I think it's a great idea and I am in the process of trying to get JO. It's pretty central, three grass pitches, lots of parking, concession stand, no houses in the area which = no complaints from neighbors.
It just makes sense!
It just makes sense!
club_i_champ
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Brilliant idea, should make for some great atmosphere to kick off the season! I also agree with Gomesy16 that playing the games on grass is the way to go.
whataboutbob
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This idea came up on TTP 3 or 4 years ago when the league still had 14 teams and the 2 sides of 7 didn't go over well with a lot of Premier clubs. "Too many games, not enough time.", they said. It was suggested as a way to get all the games in back then. Only now has it been embraced.
whataboutbob
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Back-Stabbing Rumours
At the Nations Cup, one player-coach in particular has been spreading rumours that the Sapperton/PoCo agreement is in shambles and falling apart. This person is saying these things (to committed Sapperton players, no less) to promote players to his team that is, in fact, losing many players and is in shambles themselves.
Needless to say, Sapperton is in great shape going into the season. Directors and club positions were voted in this last weekend and the club is on rock solid ground. We have the best youth club behind us in Burnaby Selects forming our U21 team. Our coaching staffs are set and the managers and trainers are all returning for the 17th year in a row. We may not be the best Premier team this year, but we are one of the best organized clubs around.
At the Nations Cup, one player-coach in particular has been spreading rumours that the Sapperton/PoCo agreement is in shambles and falling apart. This person is saying these things (to committed Sapperton players, no less) to promote players to his team that is, in fact, losing many players and is in shambles themselves.
Needless to say, Sapperton is in great shape going into the season. Directors and club positions were voted in this last weekend and the club is on rock solid ground. We have the best youth club behind us in Burnaby Selects forming our U21 team. Our coaching staffs are set and the managers and trainers are all returning for the 17th year in a row. We may not be the best Premier team this year, but we are one of the best organized clubs around.
I can confirm that newly promoted to VMSL Premier, Akal FC, has hired India's Nations Cup coach, Bindi Braich. Hopefully, Bindi can persuade some of that young talent that did ever so well this weekend at the Nations Cup to come play. It would be outstanding if he could bring over the entire team and play under the banner India FC! Just a thought.
whataboutbob
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Dreaming - it would never happen. Besides, this is the VMSL you're talking about. That team would have a tough time grinding out 26 games.
AKAL owes Sapp an exhibition game and field to go with it this pre-season. Call me.
