Posted on 09/05/2013 5:39:19 PM PDT by massmike
With the growing concern over the effects of competition in youth sports programs this summer, many Canadian soccer associations eliminated the concept of keeping score. The Soccer Association of Midlake, Ontario, however, has taken this idea one step further, and have completely removed the ball from all youth soccer games and practices.
According to Association spokesperson, Helen Dabney-Coyle, "By removing the ball, it's absolutely impossible to say 'this team won' and 'this team lost' or 'this child is better at soccer than that child.'"
"We want our children to grow up learning that sport is not about competition, rather it's about using your imagination. If you imagine you're good at soccer, then, you are."
(Excerpt) Read more at cbc.ca ...
The proof that insanity reigns in our world today: That such a bit of satire could be written. In a sane world, this article would not be poking fun at anyone; there would be no legitimate target. It would be met with a quizzical look and would leave readers wondering if the author was crazy.
Instead, several posters on this thread are asking if it is satire, or is it real.
People in this world are completely adrift.
There is a funny comedy bit on youtube where an American football coach goes to England to coach “football”.
“I’m just here to get us to the playoffs. Huh - no playoffs?! Well then, I’m just here to have more wins than losses. What? Games can end in a tie?? Well my job just got a whole lot easier!” (Funny bit, and I enjoy BOTH kinds of football.)
What about Korean football?
I mean American football in Korea. They have some “professional” teams and some university teams and the top of each play against each other in the Kimchi Bowl.
No really. Has to be true, I saw it on the internet.
campaignPete R-CT a.k.a. Mauro Gomez. Go get ‘em, tiger!
Hi, Mauro “Don’t call me Gabriel” Gomez!
yeeeee haaaaaaa !!!!!!!!
can;t wait to ZOT the 6 rads in ol’ MA-5.
That guy maisono balano is a winner!
...Pam...
This is a parody, but the fact that it could happen says a great deal. I just hope the public schools don’t get any ideas.
Finally satire that can be recognized as such.
For the time being......
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