Runnin' Rebels GOLD-Fall Showcase of Talent

[Iluvblue]

There were cars getting broken into ALL WEEKEND long. Glad they caught the punks and pounded them. Guy is lucky one of the parents didnt catch him with a bat in his hands.

There were over a dozen cars broke into at just the one complex, and more at the other.

[LOGS10]

Sorry folks I must disagree. How do you get over an hour behind schedule with drop dead games??? I am glad they did the food for the coaches and players that is a cool perk but the snack bar was weak at best for everybody else and had very deep prices, Thank God fast food was close by. And to say the least the umpiring was Junior rec ball at best for both teams, had to say WOW ARE YOU KIDDING SEVERAL TIMES. One umpire even said I am having a bad day but I run the show!!! I thought the show was for the Ladies. The team did well, some very talented teams all around. After a 900 mile trip I hope the UIC takes a closer look at who he uses next time.

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[winginit]

Sorry folks I must disagree. How do you get over an hour behind schedule with drop dead games??? I am glad they did the food for the coaches and players that is a cool .

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I too could not believe how far the games got behind at a showcase. We had the second game on Sunday and it started 15 minutes late. The game before ended on time, but it seemed to be no concern to get the next game started.

On way back home, my DD said, "Dad I don't care if I am not signed next year, I don't want to drive to this showcase."

By the way, do other showcases charge admission to the fields? It may be a field/city situaton (not RR), and that is obviously understandable, so having the food for players and coaches is a good idea.

Also, on positive note, the fields appeared to be in great condition each game. And it was good to see some great softball.

[lunch _money]

Was there a good representation of college scouts?

[NumeroUno]

I don't care what you do or how you do it but there is no way to make everyone happy.

The cost to get into the showcase was very reasonable. They also fed all the players and coaches, so maybe the gate fee helped that huge expense.

Be thankful you had fields to play on and be thankful you got to spend quality time with your DD's

It sure beats working folks !!!

[90066DAD]

Amen to that, NU !!

When you go into the last year of 18G and your DD is less than 12 months away from going off to college, you'll stop fussing over game schedules, the umpiring, field conditions, etc. You'll cherish every moment you have with DD (even more than before) and you'll be grateful for all the experiences that you've shared with her because of softball.

We all get a bit obsessive about softball from time to time. Remind yourself to stop and smell the roses along the way.

[rbi]

Amen to that, NU !!

When you go into the last year of 18G and your DD is less than 12 months away from going off to college, you'll stop fussing over game schedules, the umpiring, field conditions, etc. You'll cherish every moment you have with DD (even more than before) and you'll be grateful for all the experiences that you've shared with her because of softball.

We all get a bit obsessive about softball from time to time. Remind yourself to stop and smell the roses along the way.

GREAT POST! So true!

[DDG]

Good group of teams. The games were fun, even when the other team scored more runs (not that anyone keeps score at a showcase). We always have a good time at the fields and enjoy visiting with old and new friends. The rebels work hard to make us feel welcome.

However, after going for 4 years in a row, having car broken into one year, nailed by a hit and run drive another, I can honestly say I am glad I never have to go to that he!!hole again.

Give me Hemet and it's environs any day.

[LOGS10]

I think many of you are missing the point. From some of the comments we should just sit back and not have an opinion after paying entry fee for the team, gas to get there, hotel and food and a snack bar that had high prices and for less than desireable selection. So what some of your are saying is now that my DD is at this level we should no longer expect tournaments to be put on with pride and proffesionalism. I stand by my statement about the umpires, there were junior rec ball at best. The only thing they were consistant on was being inconsistant. That is all we ask is be consistant and when you have the same umpire for several games and his strike zone is different each time how is that fair to the girls. The ones we had were arrogant and made it known the game was about them. As an unpire my goal was to not have anything to do with the outcome of the game just call it by the book. Needless to say we will be looking for an alternative for next year.
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[Iluvblue]

and I remember last Fall being at a socal exposure tourney and the sorry female plate umpire ejected her PARTNER, after she called time to go out and tell him that the runners were leaving early and he needed to call it.

I thought I had seen it all up to that point. It was hilarious watching the field ump on cell calling the uic during the game to get it taken care of. Is that Jr rec ball stuff? And that was socal... point being good and bad umps everywhere. We were at Arnaiz and the umpires were GREAT, except for one rookie behind the plate. She actually did good, just didnt know what out of the box meant.