It seems like if it wasn't posted on instagram, it never happened and if you're not getting mentioned on Instagram, you have a problem. I am disgusted with these hockey tournament organizers who are constantly putting up posts of the 'BEST 2014's out there' and the 'BEST 2013's in NORTH AMERICA'. I am noticing a particular group that is doing this that seemed to just look at the brick tournament stats, found the top point scorers and sent out a bunch of invites to create some 'elite' camp. REALLY? that's your job? That's how you find 'talent'? Do you think those players will still be playing the same way this June when the camp takes place??
Parents of course fall right into this. Oh sure I'll pay $620 bucks plus a flight and hotel stay so my 10/11 year old can attend.
I guess anyone who doesn't get the invite to these events should just find a new sport to play? I mean only the 'best' 10 year olds should feel special. Anyone who is worth inviting at 10 should realize how special they are. Everyone else can eat sh*t. I truly see these types of event ruining youth hockey. They cause animosity amongst parents, coaches, make people feel bad, make other people like their kid is going to the NHL. It seems to get worse and worse every year.
It would be nice if these types of invites/selections were kept private. I mean does anyone ever think about how the kids that don't get the invites to these events might feel? Nah.
Disappointed with what 'Instagram invites' have done to youth hockey
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