Message from California Grapettes Tournament Director

[triplecrown]

I think the intent of the OP was to separate themselves from what the R&R TD is doing, and we all know what that is. Its two different programs with two different beliefs.

R&R takes care of his girls for sure, all 20 of them dressed in what looks like 1920 over sized prison jump suits. He does treat them well off the field for sure, for those less fortunate he has a big heart for in many ways. Other than that he walks on water and is bullet proof and probably could care less really what you or I think, and will continue to do what is in his best interest and nobody else.

[mr.flamboyant]

It is true that it is a business but that was the 1st friendly that I have ever been to that charged gate fee (maybe I havent been to as many as some of you seasoned vets). Now put that aside and for $200 and gate fee you would hope that at least scheduling would be up to par (since field quality has been documented) but there was one team that were told that they were gonna play 4 games. So after the 2nd game TD told team that he gave away their last 2 games to another team. Im just sayin that AT LEAST get the scheduling right in a 3-4 team friendly for $200 and gate fee

[rbi]

It is true that it is a business but that was the 1st friendly that I have ever been to that charged gate fee (maybe I havent been to as many as some of you seasoned vets). Now put that aside and for $200 and gate fee you would hope that at least scheduling would be up to par (since field quality has been documented) but there was one team that were told that they were gonna play 4 games. So after the 2nd game TD told team that he gave away their last 2 games to another team. Which is fine except the other team (he gave the games to) only had 3 players and TD threatened (1st team) that if they didnt loan 6 players so other team can play he will make entire 1st team stay and sit the bench while they watch 2nd team play (yes.both were orgs teams). Im just sayin that AT LEAST get the scheduling right in a 3-4 team friendly for $200 and gate fee

So, you take two games away from Team A, to give to Team B, Team B only has 3 players and TD forces Team A to give them 6 kids with ultimatum if they did not, c'mon seriously I am trying to figure out the logic. You break up a complete team to allow a team with three kids (why three), to play. Why would you not just put the three kids on Team A (same org) and let them play, this is craziest thing I have heard in a long time. So what happened to the other six kids on Team A, they were just told to go home??Maybe I am not reading this right

[Cheeto]

Fun4All,
REALLY???!!! You have got to be kidding me?! Get a few more seasons under your belt, before you decide to rip the hand that feeds you. Not everything is as it seems. RR is absolutely an embarrassment for the tourney he conducts and the manner in which he conducts them. Grapes TD at least is acknowledging there is a proplem. Whether or not anything will (can) be done about it is another thing. Be carefull of what you post, it could come back and bite cha (JMHO).

[Iluvblue]

Once again...... who OWNS the rebels??
It doesnt matter if you agree with how things are done, it is HIS TEAMS. He will and should do what he wants. If people dont like it, you go elsewhere. But to expect the person in charge to do as others would like him to do is crazy.

Part of the reason I started my own thing is that EXACT reason. I wanted to do things my way and answer to ........ me. So thats what I do. And I am sure there are many people that say what I am doing is stupid, and that is ok. So they should go play elsewhere; and they do:)

[PitchersDad99]

When can we expect an update to your tournament page?

[Iluvblue]

When can we expect an update to your tournament page?

To whom are you speaking? And by the way, when some of you say at least the grapettes acknowledge a problem and make it like rr doesn't..... I seriously doubt rr is watching these boards. They were the last to get a web sit, so I doubt mr. Regpala is sitting around reading all of the bitching on hey bucket.

Not trying to defend anyone, but just stating the reality of things. Not everyone comes to hey bucket each day.... Only us crazies.

[PitchersDad99]

To whom are you speaking?

The Grapettes TD. Even the BRAT tourneys are showing teams. Yes, I realize the connection between them.

And by the way, when some of you say at least the grapettes acknowledge a problem and make it like rr doesn't

I don't think it is a matter of acknowledgment as much as just simply not giving a crap.
Example:
Now keep in mind this was a championship tournament that he charged a premium for.
Last year at the so-called IFA "Western World Series" there was an issue with not providing the full amount of guaranteed games, no boxes for the batters and no pitchers circle.
Our schedule was reduced while the tournament was in progress. After they took away our pool games we were told that we could come back on Monday and play in a meaningless "Friendly" game format.
We were also told that there was not enough chalk for the proper set-up of the fields.
What kind of organization that has that much experience with fastpitch softball can't count the correct amount of bags of chalk or did they cost too much?

The "bitching" is a way of passing the word to other people, who when banded together can make a change. The thread regarding the new Sacramento Memorial Day tournament is an example of things changing.

What he is doing is ruining the IFA name locally, which is a shame. JMHO

I think a growing opinion is that BR can either take notice or be served by it.

[watchtonsofsoftball]

Hey Blue.....RR may have had their website last but I know for a FACT , that they read these boards. Believe me it gets around. And yes, I have been contacted directly before

[outnlftfield]

hey watch tons, who is THEY?