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| March 30, 2018 TimMcElroy 942 posts | SCHEDULES: Frederick County Classic This message was sent to coaches a few minutes ago- My goal was to release the FCC tournament schedules this afternoon. Unfortunately, we had a team drop out late so I am re-grouping teams and re-drawing the brackets. Awards were already ordered based on the planned number of divisions so things will look a little wonky when you get them- Being an early season event, I wanted to give everyone games against a number of different opponents so that you aren't playing the same team repeatedly all weekend. I'm going to build them tonight, sleep on them, then give everything a second look tomorrow with fresh eyes. Schedules should be released tomorrow in the late afternoon / early evening. For planning purposes- The 19 men's teams should expect a Saturday start / Sunday finish. The 3 women's teams should expect a Sunday start / Sunday finish. Thanks for being patient- Tim McElroy Tournament Director |
| April 1, 2018 TimMcElroy 942 posts | Coaches received an email from me this morning with TENTATIVE schedules for the Frederick County Classic. The schedule was built with built with a goal of giving everyone an opportunity to play a mix of teams to open the season. WEATHER- I am aware that the preliminary weather forecast for next weekend doesn't look great. I will monitor the weather and keep coaches up to speed during the week- but please know that SSUSA does not cancel events based on forecast. I am going to wait and see what the next few days brings to the Frederick area before giving consideration to any schedule changes. Please note that any formal communications on the tournament will come directly from me, to the manager of record for each team. Every team has at least one expert meteorologist on the roster, but I am going to ask that they refrain from contacting to me to give opinions on the matter. Unless you hear from me, you should assume that the tournament is on schedule. Thanks in advance for your patience and understanding. Tim |
| April 2, 2018 DI13 3 posts | Could you post the game times for the men's 40s? |
| April 2, 2018 TimMcElroy 942 posts | Dl13- Schedules are posted on the tournament page of this website. Your coach also received a copy. All- My phone and email have been going bonkers today with "What are you going to do IF" and "When will you decide IF" questions. My response to those questions hasn't changed- SSUSA does not cancel tournaments based on forecast. Why? Because the forecast called for 5 inches of snow in Frederick last night and we got none. I will monitor the situation and provide OUTBOUND communications if any updates are necessary. There is no reason to have 6 guys from each team contact me in an effort to secure a different answer. |
| April 4, 2018 NY 3 posts | Let's not forget about us NY folks making the 5 hour drive,that have to worry about hotel rooms and getting stuck paying if they have to cancel last minute.Calling for 3-5 inches on Saturday. |
| April 4, 2018 TimMcElroy 942 posts | NY- you haven't been forgotten. Coaches- I am continuing to monitor the weather here in Frederick County, Maryland and wanted to provide an update. Many of you have contacted me to express concerns about the forecast for the weekend and I agree that the forecast doesn't look promising. That said, the weather forecast for this past Monday called for 3-5" of snow in Frederick (we received none) and today's forecast was for an 80% chance of rain (we received only a brief shower). I was at the park this morning and saw no puddles on the fields. The winds are drying up any soft spots. I am aware that there are teams driving from a long distance- and in some cases, flying to participate in this tournament. I am also working with the host hotel to arrange a contingency plan for canceling rooms without penalty IF the tournament is canceled due to weather. As of 11:30am on Wednesday, the tournament is on schedule. My next update will come at 11:30am on Thursday. |
| April 4, 2018 NY 3 posts | Awesome. Thank You |
| April 5, 2018 TimMcElroy 942 posts | Coaches, With a bleak forecast (rain, snow and low temps) for Friday night and Saturday, I have decided to POSTPONE the Frederick County Classic. I was on the fence trying to make a decision until I was reminded that field maintenance activities would not be permitted if there was any visible sign of precipitation (i.e. snow or puddling) on the fields. This decision won't be popular with everyone, but I think that it is the correct one for most people. With at least 1/3 of the teams traveling from distances of 3+ hours to attend, I couldn't take that chance. Fun Fact: This weekend's snow will be the first time since 1924 that Maryland received measurable snow in the month of April. Future Planning: The Frederick County Classic is (was) a first year event and we had 23 teams lined up to play, which is encouraging. The date is obviously a good one and we offer a centralized location. Frederick County, Maryland has a number of restaurants, breweries, wineries a minor league team and a number of Civil War tourist attractions that are sure to give you a memorable weekend. When you're putting your team's 2019 schedule together, keep this event in mind. Reschedule date: I am working with the parks office to identify a 2018 reschedule date. I hope to have that information to you within a week. Hotel cancellations: Our host hotel- The Best Western Historic Frederick is waiving the standard cancellation fees if you call the hotel directly (301-698-2500). Refunds and transfers: Managers should respond to this message to confirm whether you would like a refund on your money, or have the funds transferred to another SSUSA tournament. Your communication on this matter should be sent via email to- PotomacSports1@gmail.com Tidewater Classic: Registration for the 2018 Tidewater Classic officially closed yesterday. In light of this tournament cancellation, SSUSA is extending the Tidewater deadline to 12:00pm on Monday (April 9th) giving mid-Atlantic teams some extra time to make a decision. Call SSUSA directly- 916-326-5303. Upcoming SSUSA tournaments: Tidewater Classic (April 20-22 in Virginia Beach, VA)- registration extended to 12:00pm on April 9th Atlantic Coast Championships (May 18-20 in Sterling, VA)- registration closes on April 24th Crabtown Classic (June 2-3 in Glen Burnie, MD)- registration closes on May 17th Quad-State Shootout (July 14-15 in Westminster, MD)- registration closes on July 1st Thank you very much- |
| April 6, 2018 Meds7 1 posts | Cancelled 6 hours too early. Now storm missing Frederick No reason this couldn’t have been called today. Every hotel was giving free cancellations up until noon. 😢. Dam NY cry baby’s. Hahaha. Live and Learn. Can’t make a decision on weather until 18 hours out. 😜 |
| April 6, 2018 r4pitch 92 posts | Tim you made the right call ..low of 25 high of 43..some people will always complain...Reid Miller #4 team usa |
| April 6, 2018 Ho 301 posts | Tim Nice move...great to see a director make a decision6 based on the safety of the teams and not on the dollar signs Hope your teams remember that when dete4mining what future tournaments to attend..you should be at the top of the list. Ho |
| April 6, 2018 TimMcElroy 942 posts | Here is what I've learned as a director: Play in questionable conditions and you are only in it for the money and don't care about player safety or the money the sponsors put out. Cancel the tournament (and throw money away) and you are a fool that should have known better. Thanks for the support, Reid. |
| April 6, 2018 Chief144 Men's 70 160 posts | Tim, Right call all the way! I've seen it too many times when a TD waits until Friday night & then there is almost no chance to hotels wave the fee!! C u in LV, Win |
