Fully agree guys.
Problems like the ones we talk about are the result of a lack of foresight 20yrs ago when grades F & G were in existence in C&CCA - where dads played in the same team as their sons. THAT is where a regimented junior program should've been implemented and put into full swing! But we missed the boat, and have continued to miss the boat, until the hull has rotted beyond repair...
(love my marine-based analogies..
). At Walkerville alone, we had an U13 & U17 team - and that was just ONE Club!
I guess we can sit back & point the finger all we like to those who've gone before us and made (or haven't made) certain decisions. You can also rabble on about how hard it is these days to get the kids off the Xbox/laptop/iPhone, and while that certainly is a factor circa 2011, it doesn't explain why other comps have junior programs. Also harder with more ppl having to work weekends, but once again, doesn't explain why other comps....................
Just very, VERY disappointing to see the Association you've given your heart & soul to for 20yrs die in the rear end, hence why I get so emotional & fired up over it's inevitable demise.