Div 3 Saturday Catch Up Games

[kramerica]

Can anyone shed some light on the rules of catch up games in SAASL competition?

When must they be played and how do you find out when they are on?

Seems all the other divisions Sun & Sat are up to date, except for Div 2 Sat and Div 3 Sat,
but Div 2 Sat does not have any bearing on the table at the moment, but this is not the
case with Div 3. :?

[Missing Post Count]

I queried this a few weeks ago after the last cup round (thread here) and the concensus was if it affects nothing they may not get played. However, if they do (they should) then I hope someone will post times and dates here. I may even rock up

[Juventino]

We (Red Blue Eagles) were thinking of playing the catch up game vs Burundi next cup game. Was just an idea last I heard, but it may happen.

[guti]

We (Red Blue Eagles) were thinking of playing the catch up game vs Burundi next cup game. Was just an idea last I heard, but it may happen.

If you have looked ahead at the schedule you will know that Division 3 games are scheduled on cup weekends from last round onwards....which is why there were postponements.

[Juventino]

Ah ok. Like I said, just heard it as an idea. Could possibly play a night game, or just wait until the end of the season.

[Lucas Leiva]

I heard that the Div 3 games will be played as night matches prior end of season given both may affect promotion, etc.

[Missing Post Count]

If dates and times are posted and he's not working that night Bodø may come and watch.

[Wraith]

Could possibly have quite a large gathering at these games

I know i will certainly tag along if the games are played

Good revenue raiser for your clubs!

[Rob Lozza]

In my experience, the SAASL's approach has been to leave it up to the Clubs first and then advise of outcomes, i.e. Clubs agree on if, when and where the game can be played, notify the SAASL and then the SAASL will provide the match official(s). I suggest this is what you should do.

[reggina]

Hopefully by then, the games wont decide promotion...

I know its a long way off at this stage, but would save alot of grief and nerves no doubt

[swannsong]

Hopefully by then, the games wont decide promotion...

I know its a long way off at this stage, but would save alot of grief and nerves no doubt

I believe all games should be played as it may affect leading goalscorers and B&F votes.

[Missing Post Count]

Hopefully by then, the games wont decide promotion...
I know its a long way off at this stage, but would save alot of grief and nerves no doubt

I believe all games should be played as it may affect leading goalscorers and B&F votes.

And players have paid registration for a full season.

[Juventino]

Spoke to our president before and he is certainly looking to get a night game, and soon. Doesn't really want to leave it until the end of the season. Nothing has exactly been sorted out yet though.

[kramerica]

In my experience, the SAASL's approach has been to leave it up to the Clubs first and then advise of outcomes, i.e. Clubs agree on if, when and where the game can be played, notify the SAASL and then the SAASL will provide the match official(s). I suggest this is what you should do.

Have the league notified the clubs that they are to do this. Rob if your involved with the Amateur League or a least know the rules better than some. Is there a time limit ie within 2 weeks, and is pressure put on the clubs? If I was Salsibury Villa I would take my time playing the catch up game, try and postpone till end of season.

Also Rob, from threads that I have read, I gather you refereed the Murray Bridge vs Tigers game?

[Hawkesy]

If I was Salsibury Villa I would take my time playing the catch up game, try and postpone till end of season.

that's exactly what they are doing. turned down an approach to play their catch up game as a night match.

[reggina]

If I was Salsibury Villa I would take my time playing the catch up game, try and postpone till end of season.

that's exactly what they are doing. turned down an approach to play their catch up game as a night match.

and you know this for a fact hawksey??? not meaning to sound rude, just asking the question is all...

[Hawkesy]

If I was Salsibury Villa I would take my time playing the catch up game, try and postpone till end of season.

that's exactly what they are doing. turned down an approach to play their catch up game as a night match.

and you know this for a fact hawksey??? not meaning to sound rude, just asking the question is all...

Well i didn't make the call myself so it's possible I'm being lied to but I have been told that Iggies approached them about a night game at Grange for the catch up game and were flatly told no.

[reggina]

that's exactly what they are doing. turned down an approach to play their catch up game as a night match.[/quote]

and you know this for a fact hawksey??? not meaning to sound rude, just asking the question is all...[/quote]

Well i didn't make the call myself so it's possible I'm being lied to but I have been told that Iggies approached them about a night game at Grange for the catch up game and were flatly told no.[/quote]

Maybe someone has lied to you im not sure...but im 100% sure that we havent been approached about a night game. Whether the league was supposed to contact us im not sure. However, the fact is, that the prez feels that it would be a disadvantage for us playing a catch up game mid week and we will not entertain the idea. 3 games in 8 days doesn't sound appealing. Again, not meaning to sound rude or offend anyone - just looking after the best interests of the club ofcourse....

[Hawkesy]

Maybe someone has lied to you im not sure...but im 100% sure that we havent been approached about a night game. Whether the league was supposed to contact us im not sure. However, the fact is, that the prez feels that it would be a disadvantage for us playing a catch up game mid week and we will not entertain the idea. 3 games in 8 days doesn't sound appealing. Again, not meaning to sound rude or offend anyone - just looking after the best interests of the club ofcourse....

3 games in 8 days is not really a big deal, it's only 1 extra and you'll be training anyway so hardly a big difference.

You have a minimum of 2 catch up games to be played, if you win next week then you will still be playing 3 weeks (possibly 4 if you got to the final) after the end of the season. Struggle for pitches at that stage of the season as well.

Personally, I love night midweek matches. You have something to look to during a boring day at work.

[Missing Post Count]

Well i didn't make the call myself so it's possible I'm being lied to but I have been told that Iggies approached them about a night game at Grange for the catch up game and were flatly told no.

I like the idea of a night match at Grange, but I agree why would Salisbury Villa want to give up a home game... and travel all that way too?

[Missing Post Count]

3 games in 8 days is not really a big deal

Wouldn't bother me.

[Hawkesy]

Well i didn't make the call myself so it's possible I'm being lied to but I have been told that Iggies approached them about a night game at Grange for the catch up game and were flatly told no.

I like the idea of a night match at Grange, but I agree why would Salisbury Villa want to give up a home game... and travel all that way too?

In our case, it would be at Glenunga as it's our home game. If after the end of the season, it will probably be at Grange anyway, due to cricket commitments on our pitch.

[Missing Post Count]

Well i didn't make the call myself so it's possible I'm being lied to but I have been told that Iggies approached them about a night game at Grange for the catch up game and were flatly told no.

I like the idea of a night match at Grange, but I agree why would Salisbury Villa want to give up a home game... and travel all that way too?

In our case, it would be at Glenunga as it's our home game. If after the end of the season, it will probably be at Grange anyway, due to cricket commitments on our pitch.

In that case I guess you have the right to switch it. Still, a night kick off could be a long hike from Salisbury after work if you work out that way.

[kramerica]

Maybe someone has lied to you im not sure...but im 100% sure that we havent been approached about a night game. Whether the league was supposed to contact us im not sure. However, the fact is, that the prez feels that it would be a disadvantage for us playing a catch up game mid week and we will not entertain the idea. 3 games in 8 days doesn't sound appealing. Again, not meaning to sound rude or offend anyone - just looking after the best interests of the club ofcourse....

This is a huge problem with the league. Clubs should be made to play catch up games ASAP. Can't blame Salisbury Villa, I would do the same thing, best interest of the club. But the league should should know better, should be done in best interest of the league, should not get this far or onto a forum. :?

[kramerica]

Well i didn't make the call myself so it's possible I'm being lied to but I have been told that Iggies approached them about a night game at Grange for the catch up game and were flatly told no.

I like the idea of a night match at Grange, but I agree why would Salisbury Villa want to give up a home game... and travel all that way too?

In our case, it would be at Glenunga as it's our home game. If after the end of the season, it will probably be at Grange anyway, due to cricket commitments on our pitch.

Hawkesy, don't you play Div 1 reserves, I didn't think you played in Div 3 or have you been dropped

[Hawkesy]

Hawkesy, don't you play Div 1 reserves, I didn't think you played in Div 3 or have you been dropped

Yes, I do. But our club has a div 1 side and a div 3 side. I played in div 3 last year, but returned back to the B's this year.

[adriano10]

In that case I guess you have the right to switch it. Still, a night kick off could be a long hike from Salisbury after work if you work out that way.

or if you work at St Agnes

[Juventino]

Get down to Grange Wednesday night, Red Blue Eagles vs Burundi, a's and b's. Not sure what kick off times are.

[Juventino]

B's kickoff at 6pm.

[Hawkesy]

In that case I guess you have the right to switch it. Still, a night kick off could be a long hike from Salisbury after work if you work out that way.

or if you work at St Agnes

well in that case then, you'll still be playing in october with 2 catch up games to be played.