KING NUGGETT wrote:Im not trying to be controversial & I'm certainly not against any New Club joining our Association.terryball wrote:I remember a bunch of mates having a kick around in a park next to the Salisbury railway station about thirty years ago, the numbers grew and they moved to Salisbury primary school.The numbers grew even more,they decided to join the amatuer league ,starting their fledgling from what is now Para Hills West soccer club.They move on from there to their now humble dwellings at Martins rd Parafield Gdns, and are known as Salisbury Villa. So it can be done,good luck to you and youre mates,(build it and the will come)
I do believe our Association Leaders has a responsibility to its current & Existing Clubs. That is, would they allow this NEW Club to Register if there ground was right next to a Existing Club, let just say this New Club was able to obtain the school grounds right next to Para Hills West? Would they consider what impact a New Club right next door would have on Para Hills West with player numbers, Council Grants, Sponsorship from the local area, ect. ect. because it definatley would have some impact.
I struggle with the thought that a New "TEAM" such as the one proposed on this post can register with our League with no thought of any of our Associations Existing Clubs. Also when you have Division 2 Clubs such as Vikings struggling for player numbers, it really doesn't make any sence at all.
I think the thing your also forgetting terryball is that when Para Hills West was formed in the early 70's there was a Quarter of the Clubs in our Association.
Our Clubs & our Sport compete with many, many other Clubs & Sports. I believe th at our Association should help its Existing Clubs before they invest in any NEW CLUBS especially those who just want a social kick around ....
Many of these struggling clubs etc... should rely less on council grants and sponsorship and try to be more self funded.
Clubs shouldn't try to be bigger that than really are.
This is the problem facing not only local league clubs, but Clubs around the world.
Why pay players to play? Don't!
If you can't afford to play div 1, 2 or 3 play div 5,6 or 7.
Also plan your social activities better to improve your funding.
Two phone calls this morning have allowed for me to reserve sausage sizzles outside Bunnings on Saturday and Sunday.
Be smart about about your funds.
Don't live above your limits.