Post by soccertwins on Mar 17, 2015 10:41:10 GMT -5
Red Diamond Vulcan Cup decided to hold their tournament despite poor field conditions. Our 2 venues (Rathmell and Mountain Brook HS) were particularly poor (waterlogged and muddy).
The fields obviously impacted the style of play but I think it taught our players to work through less than ideal conditions to accomplish the task at hand.
I think if the tournament were held at either Concorde or GSA, it would've likely been canceled. That probably should've been the call but I think the Vulcan cup has never canceled in 17 years so they likely felt an obligation to keep the streak alive.
At the end of the day, our players enjoyed the dirt and grime. As a parent seeing the joy on their faces as they slid all over the pitch was priceless. Seeing them get into my car covered in mud from head to toe, not so much.
The fields obviously impacted the style of play but I think it taught our players to work through less than ideal conditions to accomplish the task at hand.
I think if the tournament were held at either Concorde or GSA, it would've likely been canceled. That probably should've been the call but I think the Vulcan cup has never canceled in 17 years so they likely felt an obligation to keep the streak alive.
At the end of the day, our players enjoyed the dirt and grime. As a parent seeing the joy on their faces as they slid all over the pitch was priceless. Seeing them get into my car covered in mud from head to toe, not so much.
