Surf cup throws in the towel...well kind of!

Eagle33 said:
sounds funny coming from the same guy who couldn't wait for Surf Cup to resume in August, Then Sept, then November.....
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I like to make people laugh and bring sounds of funny to all Eagle. I've never lived in times like these and I figured to make light and some jokes in some harry times for all of us if were being honest. I wanted it bad in August only for perception purposes and freedom of choice and "the cost is clear, no kids under 18 will die from Coivid" banner. I just wanted things to open up for the kids and felt Oceanside in the summer or labor day would be beautiful. Nothing wrong with hope. My wife and I see a light at the end of the tunnel but you have to get out of the shell and live life to full bro :)
 
dad4 said:
Or, just quarantine before going to grandmas. No need to make it all or nothing.
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My wife flew to Texas two weeks ago and is coming back Tuesday. She is super heathy and is never sick. I have nothing to worry about with her. She took care of her parents and her 93 year old grandma. My kids Grandma and Grandpa have Alzheimer's and it's not going good for them as each day fades away into memory. We think this Holiday season will be better then the next for them and the next after that. I know so many people who need to be with family for so many reasons. How about we just say to be careful. My in laws know the risk and they would rather be with us and face the .5% chance of certain death then stay in their shell and be guaranteed 99.5% to live with Alzheimer's all by their lonesome. Just the two of them alone in some apartment. Bite the bullet Gramps, sorry, maybe next year we can come visit you. What a joke and I'm shocked we just take it on the chin and turn the other cheek as well.
 
Yeah ..well...

i was just trying to get an idea of whether coaches and their proxies will be at Surf Cup AZ.

I’ve made travel arrangements but like everything else these days, definitely paid for refundable fares!!
 
Giesbock said:
Yeah ..well...

i was just trying to get an idea of whether coaches and their proxies will be at Surf Cup AZ.

I’ve made travel arrangements but like everything else these days, definitely paid for refundable fares!!
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This is smack in the middle of HS season in AZ. Will be interesting (from an AZ perspective) what quality teams will be fielded at the olders level. Exception waivers are being requested/submitted but doesn't look like they will be approved. Many players will choose HS over club.
 
Giesbock said:
Yeah ..well...

i was just trying to get an idea of whether coaches and their proxies will be at Surf Cup AZ.

I’ve made travel arrangements but like everything else these days, definitely paid for refundable fares!!
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see this for what it is...a business (Surf Cup) trying to generate income and survive. Ignore all the puffery about college scouts telling them how desperate they are, etc. It's likely the in-person D1 recruiting ban will be extended. College athletes and coaches are testing positive with more frequency now than a few months ago. As you stated, D2 and 3 coaches are able to still recruit as normal.
 
oh canada said:
see this for what it is...a business (Surf Cup) trying to generate income and survive. Ignore all the puffery about college scouts telling them how desperate they are, etc. It's likely the in-person D1 recruiting ban will be extended. College athletes and coaches are testing positive with more frequency now than a few months ago. As you stated, D2 and 3 coaches are able to still recruit as normal.
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True dat oh Canada. I would also add to have goat get real good on that Beat Test. Right now with all the fear/politics, it's best to be in the best shape ever. Running is allowed so no reason to be out of shape.
 
Eagle33 said:
There is being in shape and there is being in Game shape. You can't get in Game shape without playing games.
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Yes and no and I understand your point. Nothing is stopping anyone from running and eating super healthy to get ready and stay ready for when their number is called at the Great Showcase Showdown in Phoenix. Our first league game is Nov 7th. Prime time is coming and no excuse brother Eagle.
 
Looks like many o f the big name teams have committed so should be an awesome showcase tournament! I hope Arizona’s top high school players are able to play and that the NCAA dead period is over by then.

Anyone know when other smaller teams that have applied for admission will get a thumbs up / thumbs down?
 
Giesbock said:
Looks like many o f the big name teams have committed so should be an awesome showcase tournament! I hope Arizona’s top high school players are able to play and that the NCAA dead period is over by then.

Anyone know when other smaller teams that have applied for admission will get a thumbs up / thumbs down?
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dead period will most likely be extended...... sadly surf just want $$$$$$
 
Giesbock said:
Looks like many o f the big name teams have committed so should be an awesome showcase tournament! I hope Arizona’s top high school players are able to play and that the NCAA dead period is over by then.

Anyone know when other smaller teams that have applied for admission will get a thumbs up / thumbs down?
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Just heard through the grapevine that the waiver was denied for AZ HS players to participate. Big bummer if it's true. Many will choose to play HS. They won't sacrifice an entire season for 3 games.
 
@futboldad. What makes you think the dead period will be extended? Yes there are rising cases on campuses as well as among teams. But that’s somewhat different than a sole coach boarding a flight to Phoenix... Or do you have better specific intel?
 
happy9 said:
Just heard through the grapevine that the waiver was denied for AZ HS players to participate. Big bummer if it's true. Many will choose to play HS. They won't sacrifice an entire season for 3 games.
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Sorry to hear that but understandable. How many games is AZ high school season? 20?

Will local college coaches come out for HS games?
 
Giesbock said:
Sorry to hear that but understandable. How many games is AZ high school season? 20?

Will local college coaches come out for HS games?
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This is the one ask that I hope I get next year. It's a long shot but man, it's looking more and more promising :) Can you imagine some top D1 coach flying out California to just watch a girl play a HS Soccer game? Not!!!! But hey, one can dream it a little.
 
crush said:
This is the one ask that I hope I get next year. It's a long shot but man, it's looking more and more promising :) Can you imagine some top D1 coach flying out California to just watch a girl play a HS Soccer game? Not!!!! But hey, one can dream it a little.
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Don't know much about girls, but local D1, D2, JC and NAIA coaches do come to watch HS boys games. Fact.
 
SoccerFan4Life said:
Let’s keep in mind that indoor soccer is in full effect in SoCal. You don’t need to spend your entire weekend traveling out of state for a soccer game. Kids just want to play and indoor can take care of that. I saw a tournament advertised in Yuma.....!? It looks like AZ is going to do to SoCal what we’ve been doing to them all these years advertising crappy tournaments. Someone is going to make a lot of money from crazy parents traveling to AZ every other weekend.
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Where are you seeing indoor soccer being played in so ca? The indoor fields near me are still closed. I was hoping there would be some good indoor pick up games starting up as some restrictions on business were lessened.
 
Lavey29 said:
Where are you seeing indoor soccer being played in so ca? The indoor fields near me are still closed. I was hoping there would be some good indoor pick up games starting up as some restrictions on business were lessened.
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North County Soccer Park in Poway seems to be open, judging by their website, but their "indoor" fields are actually outdoors.
 
Giesbock said:
Sorry to hear that but understandable. How many games is AZ high school season? 20?

Will local college coaches come out for HS games?
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I don't know exactly how any games in the season. They start play in NOV, there is a HS college showcase in DEC that gets some facetime with local and regional coaches. The season extends into FEB, later into FEB if your team is on a playoff run.

The community college coaches have a presence at some games. Some of them are also HS coaches. The only men's program in AZ is Grand Canyon University.
 
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