Over the past few days, it seems that nearly everyday I'm opening an email with news about another scheduling conflict in which one of our players will be unable to participate in a tournament game. Although most of these scheduling conflicts are unavoidable, a few are disappointing particularly given that our tournament schedule was posted last February.
Due to our team's strong track record of participation, we went into this season with a smaller roster--with the intention of giving players more playing time (as discussed in detail during the preseason parent meeting).
Currently, the team could be missing at least five players for one of the tournament games in Oak Lawn. I've been informed of more conflicts if the game had been scheduled for later in the afternoon. For the following tournament (Lombard)--there is another game in which we will be missing at least four players. It's discouraging to prepare all season for tournament play--and then not enter the competition with the full force of our roster. As we learned in Palos, it takes just one loss to face elimination from a tournament.
I realize that some of these scheduling conflicts are unavoidable. However, I wanted to bring the situation to everyone's attention so that we are not put in a position where the Warriors must forfeit a game.
2011 Chicagoland Tournament Champions & 2011 Lombard Tournament Champions!
