THE MOST EXCITING GAME THERE IS...

Good Morning Sports Fans!
Baron here!

Just finished a Toaster Strudel, some veggies and a mix of protein from what was left in the fridge.
Tastes just right...and keeps me from dipping into the Halloween Loot my kids earned.

A few things I want to say.

First:
It's great to see the BFL take off with so much energy and excitement.
The guys are pumped, and it shows on the field.
I'm seeing tonnes of amazingly good (and sometimes bad) plays.

Second:
Remember that this is a "C" League.
That doesn't mean that we "dumb" down our skills.
It just means that SAFETY takes precedence of scoring that goal or getting that loose ball.
Guys...remember that injuries hurt in the short and long term.

What I like to see is true "shoulder to shoulder" action.
No cheap shots...even when the Official is obviously NOT looking.

Third:
And if the Official gets the call wrong, please (PLEASE) be honest.
So if the ball came off you and off the touchline, give it to your opponent.
If the goal went in, and you KNOW it went in, concede.

This is called SPORTSMANSHIP.
And like it says in your Player's Handbook, that's what we build teams upon.

Why?
Because if you're not honest, and playing with honour, this creates a toxic atmosphere.

Would you play a game with your young kids and cheat on them just to win?
I hope not.
Because that sends a bad message...that we will win at any cost.

I recently Officiated a game that would decide the playoffs.
The White team scored, and with five minutes to play, clinched their spot.
The White Coach came on field and told me that he had too many men on the field.
He didn't have to tell me...he could have been silent and taken the win.
But he had honour, and his team learned something important.

You may disagree, but I hope you don't.
Because reputation is all important.

Baron

STATS FOR OCTOBER 28th 2018

(BOW) Greg E (A)
(BOW) Tyler B (G)
(BOW) Jake B (A)
(BOW) Tyler B (G)
(BOW) Jeff E (GWA)
(BOW) Brandon G (GWG)
(BOW) Tyler B (A)
(BOW) Brandon G (G)
(BOW) Matt R (A)
(BOW) Brandon (G)

Man of the Match: (BOW) Jake B
Honourable Mention: (BOW) Tyler B
Keeper: (BOW) John G (WIN)

(OSH) Nate H (A)
(OSH) Curtis (G)
(OSH) Mike C (A)
(OSH) Steve M (G)

Man of the Match: (OSH) Mike C
Honourable Mention: (OHS) Nate H
Keeper: (OSH) Tom I

(COR) Stephane B (A)
(COR) Tray S (G)

Man of the Match: (COR) Derek P
Honourable Mention: (COR) Tyler M
Keeper: (COR) Derek P (TIE)

(POP) Pedro T (A)
(POP) Darren M (G)

Man of the Match: (POP) Luis
Honourable Mention: (POP) Darren
Keeper: (POP) Luis (TIE)