I hope that it was a deadline issue and kids were not turned away because of their club affiliation. I have not seen a perfect club yet; they all can be better! But, I think the referees and tournament directors need to enforce good sportsmanship and not allow bad behavior from coaches, athletes or fans. Instead of not allowing a club to participate in a tournament, enforce official ejections for tournaments!
Rule 8-1-5 An official ejection will follow an official warning, except in the case of flagrant misconduct. Anyone officially ejected from a tournament must leave the building, and will not be allowed to participate in or attend any other sanctioned event or activity. This sanction shall be effective for: First Occurrence – Eight (8) days, Second Occurrence – Twenty four (24) days
Third Occurrence – One (1) calendar year from date of ejection.
-Sarah Hartley