Post by post2post on Nov 4, 2016 14:40:34 GMT -5
Prospect travelled to Cowichan this past Sunday for a 2:15 pm game. We (Red Arrow) arrived at Evans field fairly early and made sure we had the facilities ready for the visitors. Word came out that on the website the game was listed as Sherman Road which we cannot use on Sunday's but all our games have been listed their for some reason. Somehow that slipped by me as I am usually pretty on it.
Prospect Lake went to Sherman. I didn't think it was a huge problem because we had spoken to a Prospect Lake player the night before and he knew the game was at Evans. I also messaged the ref and made sure he knew where to go as I realised my mistake. Our captain also was in contact with that same player on Sunday to let him know again. I was under the impression that they would just drive one block over. I tried to call the Prospect Lake coach but no response. they showed up 2 minutes before time and the game was delayed for a few. Prospect set up on the opposite side of the field as us and throughout the whole time made no contact.
Come Monday we receive a fine for failing to play at the field listed. I am all good with the fine as we clearly made a mistake. I am just a little curious as to what was going on with the Prospect coaching and managerial staff. Did their player not let them know? Did they just not give a s**t? Were they staying at Sherman Turf and on the field warming up with the hope they would earn a forfeit? Or was it they just didn't know?
I would like some clarification but hey they don't owe me any. I bet if we won the game then they would be blasting all over the board. I am not a sore loser at all I respect most of my opponents and if I was a sore loser I would of complained about Hellas not having an AR for our game and we did both lines or Alberni not bringing corner flags. I am usually pretty hospitable, offering up change rooms and loaning pop up tents to teams.
I hope this is just a misunderstanding and not high school s**t coming from a MENS team even if 5 of our guys are in high school.
Anyone feel free to message me anytime. I am the friendly guy chirping the whole game.
Curtis Flynn
Cowichan Red Arrow FC 3A
Cowichan United 2
250 466 0264
Prospect Lake went to Sherman. I didn't think it was a huge problem because we had spoken to a Prospect Lake player the night before and he knew the game was at Evans. I also messaged the ref and made sure he knew where to go as I realised my mistake. Our captain also was in contact with that same player on Sunday to let him know again. I was under the impression that they would just drive one block over. I tried to call the Prospect Lake coach but no response. they showed up 2 minutes before time and the game was delayed for a few. Prospect set up on the opposite side of the field as us and throughout the whole time made no contact.
Come Monday we receive a fine for failing to play at the field listed. I am all good with the fine as we clearly made a mistake. I am just a little curious as to what was going on with the Prospect coaching and managerial staff. Did their player not let them know? Did they just not give a s**t? Were they staying at Sherman Turf and on the field warming up with the hope they would earn a forfeit? Or was it they just didn't know?
I would like some clarification but hey they don't owe me any. I bet if we won the game then they would be blasting all over the board. I am not a sore loser at all I respect most of my opponents and if I was a sore loser I would of complained about Hellas not having an AR for our game and we did both lines or Alberni not bringing corner flags. I am usually pretty hospitable, offering up change rooms and loaning pop up tents to teams.
I hope this is just a misunderstanding and not high school s**t coming from a MENS team even if 5 of our guys are in high school.
Anyone feel free to message me anytime. I am the friendly guy chirping the whole game.
Curtis Flynn
Cowichan Red Arrow FC 3A
Cowichan United 2
250 466 0264
