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Originally Posted by dr. del
Pan Am!!
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That was fun times.
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Originally Posted by Hebiki
lowers costs will attract new players. create a D5 division for them.
also make sure you dont get players who used to be D2/D3...took an extended break, their ranking fell off APPA, and now they sandbag the D5 division.  |
This is definitely an issue. We might want to not use APPA at all and use a "Hey buddy, you are really good. You might want to try another event." Most people know all the old school ballers. Realistically, some people need to be ranked D4 even after 5 years of play and should be allowed to play. Some people need to move up after 3 months.
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Originally Posted by CARLOSV2
is this a pump or semi event?
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Semi but I am sure pump players can and will get involved.
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Originally Posted by TIJUANAIRONMAN
I like this A LOT!
I say Two Pods per player ( 140 round ones ) then they can distribute them on the field any way they want.
APPA for sure and they must have a valid ID
D4 and D3
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Probably not use APPA at all other than a preliminary check. 2 or 3 pods sounds about right. People still want to roll their water hose.
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Originally Posted by mister2driver
Limited paint - 2 pods. I'm with that!!!
APPA - Great, so the sandbaggers, won't rape the newer tourney players, this way they can get some experience and get hook onto playing more lower division tournaments.
Peace-
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Sandbaggers still exist but APPA seems to be the best way to start.
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Originally Posted by APXGEAR
This is a great idea Glen. It will allow some of the newer teams, that cannot afford the high cost of tournament fees combined with the paint bill, to get their feet wet.
I really hope teams see the value and growth potential in something like this.
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I was hoping that it can get a lot of new players feet wet. Customers are more intimidated about the current structure of events. Do not see much new blood in the local scene. Hopefully, this could be a vehicle that allows them to check it out without too much cost or grief. I figure it will help other leagues as it will be an avenue of speedball player growth.
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Originally Posted by kevin.ward
this is a great idea!
this would get the younger kids and newer players into the sport. Most people are pretty tight on money right now and if a kid is wantign to play and the cost has dropped, such as this is suggesting, then the parents may fork over the money quicker.
Make this a semi tournament...ramping might be a bit much esp for newer players.
Get the new players actaully engaged in running the tournament. Offer them the chance to "shadow" the refs and LEARN about the game play and calls.
use this idea as a teaching/coaching event.
the more experienced D5/D4/D3 players invovled should try and mentor the new blood.
DANG GREAT IDEA!!!
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I hope this will initiate growth for events and yes money is tight for people. Having Upper divisional teams mentor is a great idea!
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Originally Posted by the Kit
Super old school! What about hopper ball only?
What field were you thinking of hosting this event?
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Field is undecided if it happens. Im sure we will talk to a few if it goes further than just discussions.
Regarding Sandbaggers:
I think the best way to approach this is to randomly choose winners for the day regarding prizes to eliminate the need for sandbagging. Also, I was thinking of just asking people to not choose other players that are knowingly playing below their skill level. (APPA will not fix this). Ultimately the players should ask them to NOT PLAY. Instead of getting upset, players should take it as a compliment when asked to NOT PLAY that their skill level is greater than what this event was intended for.
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