smellycleats
SILVER ELITE
As Fact said, colds and flu are not caused by wet weather. They’re caused by viruses. However, being out in the cold wet weather can potentially weaken ones immune system and make them vulnerable to viruses. So that’s where the old wives tale comes from.So some of you might have missed Deadpool's thread that any club that holds tryouts in the rain tomorrow is a bad club because they do not care that the kids will get sick. In response I said that you do not catch a cold or flu by playing in the rain. Colds and flus are caused by germs not rain drops. With field space in demand it is hard to reschedule tryouts and games are played in the rain so they better get use to it. So the poor sport that Deadpool is found and rated over 20 of my posts as dumb in less than five minutes and then deleted his thread. Boohoo Deadpool you hurt my feelings.
On the positive side, the rain might stay to the north for at least tomorrow.
Should tryouts be held in the rain? As long as there is no lightening and no real slip hazards I say go for it. I still enjoy playing in the rain.
I think it’s ridiculous to have tryouts in the rain. Why not give kids an opportunity do their best? By all means, practice in the rain, in the cold, and in the heat, and get ready for potential games in all weather but why hold try outs in conditions where players may be at a disadvantage if you want to evaluate them and see them at their best?
If clubs waited until after state and national cup to have their tryouts this would be less of an issue anyway.