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You asked for articles so here is one I don't think you will print it as I think you may be involved with the teeball association as I found this blogg attached to the umpires blog. I write to the chief umpir a lot because i see umpires making mistakes all the time and when you try to tell them their wrong they don't want to know
My childs team was one of those that was forced to attend the Teeball Association carnival last Sunday.
It was not our choice to attend however we were told if we did not attend the carnival the club would not be welcome at State. I am happy to give up that long weekend because they play for the championship and against teams who want to be there. I have a problem understanding how a state body can force me to give up my Sunday I give up Saturday morning now . I wonder if this was challenged would it be legal. My child plays teeball on Saturday that is enough we were told that the carnival is for every day teams and kids who may not get to be involved in other carnivals. Do the people who run these associations ever consult with their member clubs I don't believe any clubs would be there if they had a choice. It was stupid playing sport for a whole day in that heat. This is one of the reasons I only let my child play one sport. If this is posted I would like to see what other people think.I am sure many will agree with me and I hope the people who make these decisions take note
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This was in the comments, I thought it needed to be posted
In answer to your comment re the lightning carnival, I find it quite amazing to hear a parent so disappointed to give up a day to spend with their child watching him or her do something they really enjoy. Yes I understand you feel you already give up your Saturday mornings but you are no different to thousands of other parents in the metropolitan area and the country who happily do so. It was your choice to agree to your child playing and I am sure that if you had advised your club you were unavailable they would have more than likely been able to replace your child.
The state body did not force you as you stated to give up your Sunday, it was you that agreed to go. Try and challenge it if you wish. Good luck. For your information all clubs were advised they were to put one team, I repeat one team in any age group into the Lightning carnival. As I am not aware of what club you are from I am unsure if your club put in more than one team.
This carnival is for Saturday morning club teams and it gives the children an opportunity to play in a larger competition than they would normally play in.
Another bit of information for you is that alot of clubs put in more than one team, one for instance put in 8 so I gather that member club did not feel forced to participate. Unfortunately we don't control the weather so that one is out of our hands, but again all 76 teams completed the day quite happily.
I do hope other people comment as everyones' opinion is important, negative or positive. I am very happy that the one sport you have chosen for your child is tee ball as I am sure you agree it is a great sport for kids.
Your final comment about the decision makers taking note is this, my committee, all volunteers, do the very best for all children not the chosen few. The clubs vote us in to do a job which I feel we do well. If you feel you could assist us in any capacity, the AGM is held in April, come along and get on the committee, I welcome you to join us.
Di Mount-Bryson
President Tee Ball Association of WA
I agree. This writer is an idiot.
ReplyDeleteNo one is forced to go and play at the carnival. Nor is anyone forcing you to give up 1 or 2 hours on a Saturday morning to be with your child and show them that you give a toss.
Here's an idea. If you didn't want to go in the first instance then you should have said NO instead of moaning and groaning about it.
Geez. You are probably one of a minority that disliked the carnival. That minority of 1 would obviously tell you something. Get over yourself and the fact that you probably would have sat at home with a hangover or in front of the tv doing nothing anyway. If you didn't want to go you wouldn't have got in the car early sunday morning and drove there.
We are all entitled to our own opinion, however I for one can not agree with you.We are new to teeball my child plays in the 9s divission. I could not believe how big this carnival was.Our team learnt so much from some of the other clubs. As a proud Dad my chest swelled when my daughter ran home in front of so many people.
ReplyDeleteI feel sorry you did not get what we did from this day.
In answer to your comment re the lightning carnival, I find it quite amazing to hear a parent so disappointed to give up a day to spend with their child watching him or her do something they really enjoy. Yes I understand you feel you already give up your Saturday mornings but you are no different to thousands of other parents in the metropolitan area and the country who happily do so. It was your choice to agree to your child playing and I am sure that if you had advised your club you were unavailable they would have more than likely been able to replace your child.
ReplyDeleteThe state body did not force you as you stated to give up your Sunday, it was you that agreed to go. Try and challenge it if you wish. Good luck. For your information all clubs were advised they were to put one team, I repeat one team in any age group into the Lightning carnival. As I am not aware of what club you are from I am unsure if your club put in more than one team.
This carnival is for Saturday morning club teams and it gives the children an opportunity to play in a larger competition than they would normally play in.
Another bit of information for you is that alot of clubs put in more than one team, one for instance put in 8 so I gather that member club did not feel forced to participate. Unfortunately we don't control the weather so that one is out of our hands, but again all 76 teams completed the day quite happily.
I do hope other people comment as everyones' opinion is important, negative or positive. I am very happy that the one sport you have chosen for your child is tee ball as I am sure you agree it is a great sport for kids.
Your final comment about the decision makers taking note is this, my committee, all volunteers, do the very best for all children not the chosen few. The clubs vote us in to do a job which I feel we do well. If you feel you could assist us in any capacity, the AGM is held in April, come along and get on the committee, I welcome you to join us.
Di Mount-Bryson
President Tee Ball Association of WA
Thank you for your comments people
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Hi, well be sensible, well-all described
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