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Post by mftc on Feb 24, 2024 10:52:53 GMT
I know the Mem seems to have its own micro climate at times but some study thinks X% of grounds are in danger (think Worcester cricket, Gloucester City and the old Shrewsbury ground flooded in recent years).
At least with a 3% increase in sea levels, the Mem should still be fine.
Trashton might be in a bit of trouble though, especially with the asda shopping trolleys dumped in the Malago.
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Post by stapletongas on Feb 24, 2024 11:04:04 GMT
Definitely affecting local football
Undeniable pattern of mild wet winters which is adding to various issues causing the decline in participation of the 11v11 game at grassroots level
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Post by playtowin on Feb 24, 2024 12:08:17 GMT
Eastville used to flood before the flood prevention work was put in place.
Not a modern problem.
Build things on flood plains...expect a flood at some point.
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Post by curlywurly on Feb 24, 2024 12:57:21 GMT
Definitely affecting local football Undeniable pattern of mild wet winters which is adding to various issues causing the decline in participation of the 11v11 game at grassroots level I've always been of the opinion that grass roots football, especially the junior game should be switched from a winter game to the summer.
Plenty of challenges, I am sure, but having coached junior football for years, it was hugely frustrating that so many games were called off. If games went ahead they were on heavy pitches that stifled skillful play and meant 'lump it' football with big lads was the only successful formula.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 24, 2024 13:15:40 GMT
Definitely affecting local football Undeniable pattern of mild wet winters which is adding to various issues causing the decline in participation of the 11v11 game at grassroots level I've always been of the opinion that grass roots football, especially the junior game should be switched from a winter game to the summer.
Plenty of challenges, I am sure, but having coached junior football for years, it was hugely frustrating that so many games were called off. If games went ahead they were on heavy pitches that stifled skillful play and meant 'lump it' football with big lads was the only successful formula.
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Post by pirate on Feb 24, 2024 13:20:55 GMT
Definitely affecting local football Undeniable pattern of mild wet winters which is adding to various issues causing the decline in participation of the 11v11 game at grassroots level I've always been of the opinion that grass roots football, especially the junior game should be switched from a winter game to the summer.
Plenty of challenges, I am sure, but having coached junior football for years, it was hugely frustrating that so many games were called off. If games went ahead they were on heavy pitches that stifled skillful play and meant 'lump it' football with big lads was the only successful formula.
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Post by nottsgas on Feb 24, 2024 14:13:51 GMT
There was a good Gascast episode on this issue back in 2020 (I think?) With David Goldblatt, a football writer and gashead
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Post by pirate on Feb 24, 2024 14:35:53 GMT
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Post by supergas on Feb 25, 2024 11:00:27 GMT
I've always been of the opinion that grass roots football, especially the junior game should be switched from a winter game to the summer.
Plenty of challenges, I am sure, but having coached junior football for years, it was hugely frustrating that so many games were called off. If games went ahead they were on heavy pitches that stifled skillful play and meant 'lump it' football with big lads was the only successful formula.
problem with summer football is the 6 week school holidays. A problem that could be worked around. Plenty of other countries align professional winter sports into different times of year at the amateur level. Even if you have to account for that and/or risk some kids missing some games, still better than thousands of kids missing hundreds of games due to the weather... |
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Post by curlywurly on Feb 26, 2024 11:45:26 GMT
problem with summer football is the 6 week school holidays. A problem that could be worked around. Plenty of other countries align professional winter sports into different times of year at the amateur level. Even if you have to account for that and/or risk some kids missing some games, still better than thousands of kids missing hundreds of games due to the weather... I agree. Many of us will remember autumn term rugby, spring term football and summer term cricket and athletics at school. But unlike a generation ago (or two in my case) where schools were the main driver for young people being engaged in sport, the provision is now totally dominated by individual clubs. This means that the school timetable is pretty much irrelevant, beyond individuals taking holidays.
Although there is some competition for space with cricket, there is every opportunity for far more football to be played on better pitches. With longer days there is less need for floodlight provision or the expense of artificial surfaces.
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