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Locally we call these “town leagues” as opposed to “travel leagues.” Anyone who makes the varsity team in virtually any team sport will have played travel since the age of 10-12.
Most kids have no intention of going pro. It’s their parents who mostly believe that they’re going to the Bigs. Coached kid sports for over a decade and that is one of my learned takeaways.In that time I coached hundreds of grade schoolers, and ONE made it to the “pro” level. Played for the Washington Generals!True story.
In kart racing we always had a problem luring new racers. Like most motorized racing karting can be expensive, and requires quite a bit of team support. And like most motorized racing – especially at the local level – money can buy wins more than talent, which can drive participants out due to frustration and budget.
A couple tracks had what they called a “hobby” class. There were restrictions on what you could do to the equipment, which would hopefully tamp down the costs somewhat. If you won too many races in the hobby class they would move you up to the regular classes. The idea was newbies could get a taste for racing without breaking the bank… overall it worked okay, although some people got quite creative in cheating… if caught, cheating moved you into the regular classes or out the door if too egregious.
I actually advocated for these leagues, both for kids and adults – for fun only and it doesn’t matter if you win. You do it for the fun of running around with others. Not sure why all active but non-competitve people wouldn’t want this. Not the kicking out part — more of “graduating.”
This sounds wonderful. A place for the ones that just want to play and have fun. The parents that want them to turn pro will put them in another league. Poor kids.
The dude from FL Premium Member about 1 month ago
I like it, they play for the fun of it!
markkahler52 about 1 month ago
You’ll automatically be suspect if you show up for practice too many times!
bluecat about 1 month ago
“Where did you get that fancy uniform!”
“Costume store had a sale!”
kenjlong Premium Member about 1 month ago
Sounds perfect for us losers! (Not implying that other readers are losers.)
DiminishedFirst about 1 month ago
Locally we call these “town leagues” as opposed to “travel leagues.” Anyone who makes the varsity team in virtually any team sport will have played travel since the age of 10-12.
jango about 1 month ago
Most kids have no intention of going pro. It’s their parents who mostly believe that they’re going to the Bigs. Coached kid sports for over a decade and that is one of my learned takeaways.In that time I coached hundreds of grade schoolers, and ONE made it to the “pro” level. Played for the Washington Generals!True story.
ferddo about 1 month ago
In kart racing we always had a problem luring new racers. Like most motorized racing karting can be expensive, and requires quite a bit of team support. And like most motorized racing – especially at the local level – money can buy wins more than talent, which can drive participants out due to frustration and budget.
A couple tracks had what they called a “hobby” class. There were restrictions on what you could do to the equipment, which would hopefully tamp down the costs somewhat. If you won too many races in the hobby class they would move you up to the regular classes. The idea was newbies could get a taste for racing without breaking the bank… overall it worked okay, although some people got quite creative in cheating… if caught, cheating moved you into the regular classes or out the door if too egregious.
sincavage05 about 1 month ago
Any time spent chasing a ball, running, gymnastics, is better than sitting on the couch surfing the web or playing games.
ComicLover2 Premium Member about 1 month ago
Intermural sports when I was growing up were about fun and playing.
tvstevie about 1 month ago
“They hate you if you’re clever, and they despise a fool.”—-John Lennon
mkw Premium Member about 1 month ago
I actually advocated for these leagues, both for kids and adults – for fun only and it doesn’t matter if you win. You do it for the fun of running around with others. Not sure why all active but non-competitve people wouldn’t want this. Not the kicking out part — more of “graduating.”
Mary Sullivan Premium Member 29 days ago
This sounds wonderful. A place for the ones that just want to play and have fun. The parents that want them to turn pro will put them in another league. Poor kids.
Mike H 29 days ago
Sounds like The Tampa Bay Rays