July 16, 2019
Dear Co-ed Soccer Players,
Our 2019 Co-ed Season has come to an end. This season has been
challenging!
The Executive is concerned with the violent and aggressive attitude of
players on the field and has received emails and phone calls from
players and Managers who are also concerned. Despite our efforts to
control this behaviour we have seen more red card’s issued.
The spirit of the League is meant to be one of fun and friendship.
Allowing all levels to play in a fun and SAFE environment. That is not
what we have seen this season.
The end of the year Tournament is meant to be a friendly weekend of
games and socializing to close out the season in a fun way. Due to the
violent and aggressive behaviour we have experienced this season the
Executive feels that a fun, friendly and safe environment is not
possible. Therefor we are cancelling the Tournament.
Funds that would have been used for the Tournament will be invested
into the project of purchasing covered benches for the Aldergrove
Athletics East Artificial Pitch.
Next year we will look at a new format to kick off and end the Summer
Co-ed Season.
The Executive is disappointed that we have had to make this decision
but feel it is the best course of action. We hope that this sends a clear
message to all players that the behaviour we have seen this season is
not acceptable and will not be tolerated.
Regards,
