25-04-2016, 09:15 PM
Ianbrownlee Wrote:where did you get this information ? and do you have it for the other divisions. For example as well as allowing for divisions 1 and 2 we need to allow for the other divisions , for example there was a scottish team in Div 3 this year. We would need to allow for all divisions and I know I couldnt get the necessary information for the 4NCL. I may be looking in the wrong place so any info would be appreciated
It is what I have been told, and it will be published soon probably. Div 3 I have no idea about, but as Hamish says, this year was an exception. There is a 99% chance no Scottish teams involved in div 3 next season.
Andy Howie Wrote:Just to be clear on something, we are objecting to a central venue but you want us to avoid dates for a competition that takes place at a central venue
Or am I getting this wrong?
I think you are missing the point. Again, I am saying the solution to getting more top players involved next season is to avoid those dates. I am definitely not a top player, as many people will tell you I am in fact pretty junk, it has nothing to do with me personally. Due to the quality of the 4NCL being so high, and some people getting appearance fees, it will be prioritised. Where you hold it is irrelevant to a clash that will cause problems. I am genuinely looking to give solutions here to improve the event. I have already said I think it would be a good step to email the top players directly, and ask their thoughts.
The central venue for Richardson is a completely separate issue for Bon Accord (we only have one regular 4NCL player anyway), because of the excessive time taken to travel on the day. Most people who have posted seem to agree that there is an issue there. There is currently a solution (playing in Dundee) that all teams seem happy enough with. It's not about being unreasonable and suggesting every team comes to Aberdeen to play, it's just about finding a fairer solution. Would you not agree that if and when Inverness want to enter a team, that a central venue would make it impossible for them?