THPRD Fields

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Hmmmmm, so a maximum of what, 500 kids, should be given preference over the 7000 rec players on a year round basis? No way! Rec benefits way more kids and THPRD offers spring and fall rec soccer so nearly year round opp for the rec players too.

Rec clubs also pay the same rate for the fields as the classic. In fact, I bet the rec clubs pay more each year than the classic clubs and therefore it's another reason for the rec clubs to have access to the turf fields.

Having the turf fields available for both rec and classic is best for our community.

Yes to classic over rec. they bring in $$ to the community by way of tournaments. What does rec bring in? Theirs plenty of grass field for Rec players.

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Here's the problem we've all forgotten for the last little bit. The turf fields at the Rec Center in particular were made possible by the money put down by THUSC/WSM before they were built -- so while Rec/Classic may pay the same fees now, THUSC/WSM get preferential treatment in some cases because ON THE WHOLE they have invested more.
Does this mean that classic should always get the benefit of the doubt? Of course not. In the fall, Classic comes third on the list for fields after high school athletics and recreational teams. In the winter, most of the grass fields are not able to be used, so the clubs and other athletic teams lose out on that. In the spring, soccer is not the priority sport, and lacrosse at both the recreational and high school level takes has priority.
When your child signs up to play -- whether it be classic or rec -- some of the fees associated are what pay for field usage. So while yes, more kids are involved in recreational sports, they DO get priority during the fall season. Soccer is NOT the priority sport the rest of the year, and so field usage gets messed up.
So support your kids, wherever they're at. Regardless if you have an 8 year in rec or a 17 year old in club soccer, a portion of both fees will go towards field usage -- no matter what.

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Yes to classic over rec. they bring in $$ to the community by way of tournaments. What does rec bring in? Theirs plenty of grass field for Rec players.

How much do the classic clubs bring in to the community? Please quantify.

Rec brings in the players that make the classic clubs possible. Period.

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How much do the classic clubs bring in to the community? Please quantify.

Rec brings in the players that make the classic clubs possible. Period.

Yes when they're 6 not 16.

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How much do the classic clubs bring in to the community? Please quantify.

Rec brings in the players that make the classic clubs possible. Period.

The second portion of your argument is invalide because nearly, if not every, club has a developmental level which feeds them. (U8 to U10 I believe). Many, Many players enter at this level and never play for a rec team. Period.

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Many, Many players enter at this level and never play for a rec team. Period.

BS ------ Many ?

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The second portion of your argument is invalide because nearly, if not every, club has a developmental level which feeds them. (U8 to U10 I believe). Many, Many players enter at this level and never play for a rec team. Period.

I believe classic has worked it's way down to starting at U10. 5 to 10 year olds should not be on our valuable, large, turf fields for rec or classic.

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I believe classic has worked it's way down to starting at U10. 5 to 10 year olds should not be on our valuable, large, turf fields for rec or classic.

and I can guarantee you that if you were to take all of the rec players from the Warriors, Aloha, Hillsboro and the other 5-6 rec clubs that use the THPRD fields, they still out number the classic players 4-1.

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How much do the classic clubs bring in to the community? Please quantify.

Rec brings in the players that make the classic clubs possible. Period.

You obviously are either a rec parent or haven't been involved in the process for awhile. Most classic programs are starting at 5 or 6 years old now, players are bypassing rec completely.

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You obviously are either a rec parent or haven't been involved in the process for awhile. Most classic programs are starting at 5 or 6 years old now, players are bypassing rec completely.

What a pile of horse crap. Rec is still at 30,000+ and classic is -10,000.

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What a pile of horse crap. Rec is still at 30,000+ and classic is -10,000.

30,000. wow that's a lot of bad players. i'm glad the people that run THPRD are not idiots, like most rec parents..

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30,000. wow that's a lot of bad players. i'm glad the people that run THPRD are not idiots, like most rec parents..

hey **** dip, thats state wide

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30,000. wow that's a lot of bad players. i'm glad the people that run THPRD are not idiots, like most rec parents..

You really sound like an elitist and jerk. I hope that serves you well in life. Your view doesn't serve any of us well at all. I would suggest you keep views like this to yourself.

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You really sound like an elitist and jerk. I hope that serves you well in life. Your view doesn't serve any of us well at all. I would suggest you keep views like this to yourself.

Pay no attention to numb nuts. He's got a kid that's into classic soccer now and thinks he's beyond rec.

He firmly believes that his kid jumped out of the womb with a pair of cleats on and has been the very best this state has seen in 10 years.

Yet, Im sure his player hasnt made an ODP team yet, and swears it's beneath him.

He'll be the first to blame the whole world why junior hasnt been selected, as it's "always" someone's fault (other then his).

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From a long-time supporter of rec & classic sports

Pay no attention to numb nuts. He's got a kid that's into classic soccer now and thinks he's beyond rec.

He firmly believes that his kid jumped out of the womb with a pair of cleats on and has been the very best this state has seen in 10 years.

Yet, Im sure his player hasnt made an ODP team yet, and swears it's beneath him.

He'll be the first to blame the whole world why junior hasnt been selected, as it's "always" someone's fault (other then his).

The name calling, insults and immature comments made reflect poorly on the rec community as a whole. It takes a few nasty folks to ruin the reputation of the greater community, a combination of both rec and classic KIDS and their supporters. I would suggesting capping the attitude as it does nothing to further your cause.