Metro/Association Tournaments

[triplecrown]

So the 142!!!!! teams between Nor Cal/Sac Metros are willing to spend the money, but only 15 teams in GSSA are. Now I dont know the ratio's of teams in each metro so I cant speak for that but, its tough for me to think that there is THAT much disparity

[VISoftball]

Here is a question that popped into my head. What happens if a team wins the Metro and then decides not to go to Midland? Any repercussions? I wouldn't do it, just wondering happens with that scenario.

[Que]

Each Association has there own rules and how they would handle the situation. Usually you already know up front.

[Iluvblue]

Have heard that Greater Sac Joaquin ASA is having major issues and there maybe some changes that could be one reason why they have lower amount of teams. You know with all the IFA (Bob) tournaments and the Grapettes hosting the Preimier tournament this year.




Major issues??? Like what? Regpala hasnt been asa for ...... hell I have no idea, been a long time. I think those are good guesses, but absolutely no substance to those reasons.

[Que]

So the 142!!!!! teams between Nor Cal/Sac Metros are willing to spend the money, but only 15 teams in GSSA are. Now I dont know the ratio's of teams in each metro so I cant speak for that but, its tough for me to think that there is THAT much disparity

While the numbers in the Greater San Joaquin ASA are not as large as the other associations, I have no doubt the competition will be tighter, especially in the 14-U.

Furthermore if you took the winner of the GSJASA in each division 10-U, 12-U, 14-U, 16-U, 18-U and pitted them against any other Associations winner in Nor Cal, I'm pretty sure they could and would handle themselves.

So the real shame is that some really good teams in the GSJASA won't have a chance to go to Nationals because of only one berth.

Quantity in numbers doesn't matter. Quality of play does.

[watchtonsofsoftball]

14U teams probably close to doubled this year, and I'd have to agree due to Westerns being in roseville. Thats a cheap week for area teams. Westerns is being played in some nice cities this year but if you have a top team your stuck in midland or tennessee. Not fun! Alot of teams are still trying to figure out if they will play premier or asa. Playing this weekend keeps your options open. See what you got and adjust accordingly.

[triplecrown]

So the 142!!!!! teams between Nor Cal/Sac Metros are willing to spend the money, but only 15 teams in GSSA are. Now I dont know the ratio's of teams in each metro so I cant speak for that but, its tough for me to think that there is THAT much disparity

Furthermore if you took the winner of the GSJASA in each division 10-U, 12-U, 14-U, 16-U, 18-U and pitted them against any other Associations winner in Nor Cal, I'm pretty sure they could and would handle themselves.

ONE team out of all 15 I can say is in that catergory

So the real shame is that some really good teams in the GSJASA won't have a chance to go to Nationals because of only one berth.

"really good teams", where??? There are only 3 trying to qualify what are the rest of the really good teams doing

Quantity in numbers doesn't matter. Quality of play does.

responses like this are part of the problem I guarantee!

[luv2playasa]

For many years now the Nor Cal Metro Draw appears to have the vast majority of top ranked teams on one side of the brackets.

Example: take a look at the 14U upper bracket vs. lower bracket.
http://www.norcalasa.org/jo/pdf/14U_A_Bracket.pdf

Is it a blind draw? Should it be? Opinions?

[jljr]

Oakland Metro U12 only has 4 teams and 3 of them are B-ball....Looks like most of the UI2's and going to Reno WS and no need for metro....save money I guess????

Seems like every age division has their share of "B" ball organizations trying to qualify to play in a "A" ASA National Tournament.

http://www.teamsideline.com/Org/Content ... hGxlHGM%3d

[jljr]

Oakland Metro U12 only has 4 teams and 3 of them are B-ball....Looks like most of the UI2's and going to Reno WS and no need for metro....save money I guess????

Seems like every age division has their share of "B" ball organizations trying to qualify to play in a "A" ASA National Tournament.

http://www.teamsideline.com/Org/Content ... hGxlHGM%3d

No wonder SJ Sting 16u Perales turned down their berth to ASA Nationals and accepted the invitation from Premier.