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A national student league.
As usual there are certain pros and cons to this idea.
Lets start with the positive.
1. More student ultimate.
2. Likely to stimulate more new players. We have certainly
struggled to get newcomers to travel to tournaments - almost always
involving going down the M6 (except Swindon where we got lost on the
A1 while being smart but that's another story). They would probably
be more willing to give up one day rather than a whole weekend.
3. May produce more student teams as BUSF may publicise the results.
4. Would almost certainly give clubs more credibility within their
University/college/poly (are there any of these left? - oops getting
political). I know Glasgow can't come to terms with the idea of
tournaments rather than a Scottish league. This would give them what
they are used to, showing Ultimate to be a sport like any other.
But there is of course a downside (more a list of questions, really)
1. The ultimate scene is unique at the moment and based a lot on the
tournament scene. How would people feel about travelling for two
hours to play a two hour game (which could be over quickly in some
mismatch cases) followed by a 2 hour trip back (I know
there would be the pub as well but the basic idea remains the same).
2. This would be an extra strain on finances, would this decrease
student participation in open tourneys? Not to mention time - the
card is already very full for this year - play would increase to
weekends and midweek games, there could be a significant effect on
the number of degrees got by ultimate players (we already have
conclusive proof that a trip to Dublin is the difference between a
psychology first and a 2:1). And when do we practice?
3. Weather. What time of year are we talking about. Will this be
an indoor or an outdoor league? If, as I'm sure the majority will want, an
outdoor league is preferenced then when do we play it? Obviously in
Glasgow it will be the rainy season but which one? Will teams be willing
to play outdoor matches in winter?
Or do we have an outdoor (autumn) and an indoor (winter) league?
4. What happens to the Student Championships. Do these get replaced
by the playoffs or are they additional - a cup competition if you
like?
I'm sure others will come up with more points. I am actually quite
receptive to the principle of this - I think it could at least be
worth a try but probably requires a fair bit of thought.
Dave.
Mud Culture.
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
A man may fight for many things. His country, his principles,
his friends. The glistening tear on the cheek of a golden child.
But personally, I'd mud wrestle my own mother for a ton of cash,
an amusing clock and a sack of french porn.
- Edmund Blackadder: Duel and Duality.
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