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Guest wrote: ↑Thu Mar 14, 2024 8:44 am

Guest wrote: ↑Thu Mar 14, 2024 8:27 am For all the closed border people

Are you ok with being restricted on where you shop for your consumer goods?
How about where you buy your home...or car?
How about where you take vacation?
How about where you send your kids to college or university?

Closed borders is the same....some "non elected governing body" dictates where you MUST play

There are way too many pretend AAA teams ...some could barely compete at AA....

There is no merit in your argument
It is comparing apples to walnuts (not even another fruit)
EMC is not broke, does not need fixing
It exists to develop Elgin-Middlesex players and keep the corruption of bought and sold positions out.
There will never be any "owned" teams
A skilled player should never be denied because Dad and Mom can't afford to pay the price of admission
If you really want that option, take your kid to the GTHL and find out the hard way

There is no merit in your argument

Guest wrote: ↑Wed Mar 13, 2024 3:35 pm

Guest wrote: ↑Wed Mar 13, 2024 3:26 pm Yes. The board wanted to protect the kids in the area. It would just be nice to see less teams and make the other ones more competitive. I understand that it's tough to see kids leave their area for greener pastures or for a local kid to be cut but the point of AAA and any competitive sport is to have the best kids - not just the best kids that are within a boundary. Also, it might force organizations to be better - to be more appealing to players. Make them want to come to you.

Less teams= agree
No Boundaries = agree

If someone wants to drive 2 hrs to practice fill your boots

Take a step back in time and learn the history of how Elgin-Middlesex Chiefs came to be. A dedicated group of parents came together to provide a team for highly talents Bantam players that could not play outside of their OMHA centres
It was 1 team. They worked hard to make it a reality.. nearly lost it all due to "circumstances" and eventually EMHA became a full association with 1 team at each age level on the AAA Alliance. EMC exists for the development of Elgin-Middlesex players. If you don' like it, leave. Go to the G and see how great it is
Good luck

Guest wrote: ↑Thu Mar 14, 2024 10:37 am

There is no merit in your argument

There is merit.....it is about freedom of choice ...to spend your $ and play where you want

Guest wrote: ↑Thu Mar 14, 2024 11:14 am

Guest wrote: ↑Wed Mar 13, 2024 3:35 pm

Guest wrote: ↑Wed Mar 13, 2024 3:26 pm Yes. The board wanted to protect the kids in the area. It would just be nice to see less teams and make the other ones more competitive. I understand that it's tough to see kids leave their area for greener pastures or for a local kid to be cut but the point of AAA and any competitive sport is to have the best kids - not just the best kids that are within a boundary. Also, it might force organizations to be better - to be more appealing to players. Make them want to come to you.

Less teams= agree
No Boundaries = agree

If someone wants to drive 2 hrs to practice fill your boots

Take a step back in time and learn the history of how Elgin-Middlesex Chiefs came to be. A dedicated group of parents came together to provide a team for highly talents Bantam players that could not play outside of their OMHA centres
It was 1 team. They worked hard to make it a reality.. nearly lost it all due to "circumstances" and eventually EMHA became a full association with 1 team at each age level on the AAA Alliance. EMC exists for the development of Elgin-Middlesex players. If you don' like it, leave. Go to the G and see how great it is
Good luck

This statement is the funniest thing i've heard out here. EVER! "EMC exists for the development of Elgin-Middlesex players".

The ones that fit into the controlling age groups that allow it. Let's be honest.

Borders are a communist mentality. You all freak the eff out when medical professionals recommend you to get a shot yet you let a bunch of old white fat dudes from richmond hill/stratford/ cambridge etc tell you where you can play. You think minor hockey has freedom? Lol you are all puppets to the man and his $. Wake up. Prep academies are growing for a reason.

The real reason most are afraid of open borders and change is it increases the competition. Holds people accountable and increases the likelyhood of people losing control. Imagine if your little superstar had to make it on his own. Not because of being buddies with the coaches kid. Revolving dads taking turns coaching to ensure no change. Parents taking board positions to have bias and intent. Coaches taking teams and players who are loyal to their training companies.

It's fear tand money that dictates borders. Wake up.

Guest wrote: ↑Thu Mar 14, 2024 11:14 am

Guest wrote: ↑Wed Mar 13, 2024 3:35 pm

Guest wrote: ↑Wed Mar 13, 2024 3:26 pm Yes. The board wanted to protect the kids in the area. It would just be nice to see less teams and make the other ones more competitive. I understand that it's tough to see kids leave their area for greener pastures or for a local kid to be cut but the point of AAA and any competitive sport is to have the best kids - not just the best kids that are within a boundary. Also, it might force organizations to be better - to be more appealing to players. Make them want to come to you.

Less teams= agree
No Boundaries = agree

If someone wants to drive 2 hrs to practice fill your boots

Take a step back in time and learn the history of how Elgin-Middlesex Chiefs came to be. A dedicated group of parents came together to provide a team for highly talents Bantam players that could not play outside of their OMHA centres
It was 1 team. They worked hard to make it a reality.. nearly lost it all due to "circumstances" and eventually EMHA became a full association with 1 team at each age level on the AAA Alliance. EMC exists for the development of Elgin-Middlesex players. If you don' like it, leave. Go to the G and see how great it is
Good luck

This statement is the funniest thing i've heard out here. EVER! "EMC exists for the development of Elgin-Middlesex players".

The ones that fit into the controlling age groups that allow it. Let's be honest.

Borders are a communist mentality. You all freak the eff out when medical professionals recommend you to get a shot yet you let a bunch of old white fat dudes from richmond hill/stratford/ cambridge etc tell you where you can play. You think minor hockey has freedom? Lol you are all puppets to the man and his $. Wake up. Prep academies are growing for a reason.

The real reason most are afraid of open borders and change is it increases the competition. Holds people accountable and increases the likelyhood of people losing control. Imagine if your little superstar had to make it on his own. Not because of being buddies with the coaches kid. Revolving dads taking turns coaching to ensure no change. Parents taking board positions to have bias and intent. Coaches taking teams and players who are loyal to their training companies.

It's fear tand money that dictates borders. Wake up.

Guest wrote: ↑Thu Mar 14, 2024 11:46 am

Guest wrote: ↑Thu Mar 14, 2024 11:14 am

Guest wrote: ↑Wed Mar 13, 2024 3:35 pm

Guest wrote: ↑Wed Mar 13, 2024 3:26 pm Yes. The board wanted to protect the kids in the area. It would just be nice to see less teams and make the other ones more competitive. I understand that it's tough to see kids leave their area for greener pastures or for a local kid to be cut but the point of AAA and any competitive sport is to have the best kids - not just the best kids that are within a boundary. Also, it might force organizations to be better - to be more appealing to players. Make them want to come to you.

Less teams= agree

No Boundaries = agree

If someone wants to drive 2 hrs to practice fill your boots

Take a step back in time and learn the history of how Elgin-Middlesex Chiefs came to be. A dedicated group of parents came together to provide a team for highly talents Bantam players that could not play outside of their OMHA centres
It was 1 team. They worked hard to make it a reality.. nearly lost it all due to "circumstances" and eventually EMHA became a full association with 1 team at each age level on the AAA Alliance. EMC exists for the development of Elgin-Middlesex players. If you don' like it, leave. Go to the G and see how great it is
Good luck

This statement is the funniest thing i've heard out here. EVER! "EMC exists for the development of Elgin-Middlesex players".

The ones that fit into the controlling age groups that allow it. Let's be honest.

Borders are a communist mentality. You all freak the eff out when medical professionals recommend you to get a shot yet you let a bunch of old white fat dudes from richmond hill/stratford/ cambridge etc tell you where you can play. You think minor hockey has freedom? Lol you are all puppets to the man and his $. Wake up. Prep academies are growing for a reason.

The real reason most are afraid of open borders and change is it increases the competition. Holds people accountable and increases the likelyhood of people losing control. Imagine if your little superstar had to make it on his own. Not because of being buddies with the coaches kid. Revolving dads taking turns coaching to ensure no change. Parents taking board positions to have bias and intent. Coaches taking teams and players who are loyal to their training companies.

It's fear tand money that dictates borders. Wake up.

The organizations are run by volunteers from the community they are in. Aaa is not a corporate franchise that dispatches management teams where they want a team on their dime. Local aaa orgs are started and run by the community they are in. Why the eff would a community form and volunteer to run an organization at their own great expense and time commitment for other peoples kids???
The open border people are ALWAYS the parent problems.
Coaching corruption is far more prevalent in open border systems. You are pushing your agenda because you want control you dont have and dont deserve- all open border advocates do.

Guest wrote: ↑Thu Mar 14, 2024 11:46 am

Guest wrote: ↑Thu Mar 14, 2024 11:14 am

Guest wrote: ↑Wed Mar 13, 2024 3:35 pm

Guest wrote: ↑Wed Mar 13, 2024 3:26 pm Yes. The board wanted to protect the kids in the area. It would just be nice to see less teams and make the other ones more competitive. I understand that it's tough to see kids leave their area for greener pastures or for a local kid to be cut but the point of AAA and any competitive sport is to have the best kids - not just the best kids that are within a boundary. Also, it might force organizations to be better - to be more appealing to players. Make them want to come to you.

Less teams= agree
No Boundaries = agree

If someone wants to drive 2 hrs to practice fill your boots

Take a step back in time and learn the history of how Elgin-Middlesex Chiefs came to be. A dedicated group of parents came together to provide a team for highly talents Bantam players that could not play outside of their OMHA centres
It was 1 team. They worked hard to make it a reality.. nearly lost it all due to "circumstances" and eventually EMHA became a full association with 1 team at each age level on the AAA Alliance. EMC exists for the development of Elgin-Middlesex players. If you don' like it, leave. Go to the G and see how great it is
Good luck

This statement is the funniest thing i've heard out here. EVER! "EMC exists for the development of Elgin-Middlesex players".

The ones that fit into the controlling age groups that allow it. Let's be honest.

Borders are a communist mentality. You all freak the eff out when medical professionals recommend you to get a shot yet you let a bunch of old white fat dudes from richmond hill/stratford/ cambridge etc tell you where you can play. You think minor hockey has freedom? Lol you are all puppets to the man and his $. Wake up. Prep academies are growing for a reason.

The real reason most are afraid of open borders and change is it increases the competition. Holds people accountable and increases the likelyhood of people losing control. Imagine if your little superstar had to make it on his own. Not because of being buddies with the coaches kid. Revolving dads taking turns coaching to ensure no change. Parents taking board positions to have bias and intent. Coaches taking teams and players who are loyal to their training companies.

It's fear tand money that dictates borders. Wake up.

The organizations are run by volunteers from the community they are in. Aaa is not a corporate franchise that dispatches management teams where they want a team on their dime. Local aaa orgs are started and run by the community they are in. Why the eff would a community form and volunteer to run an organization at their own great expense and time commitment for other peoples kids???
The open border people are ALWAYS the parent problems.
Coaching corruption is far more prevalent in open border systems. You are pushing your agenda because you want control you dont have and dont deserve- all open border advocates do.