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LTAD: Competition Review - pt. 3
2019-11-20
The Ontario Football Alliance is pleased to share Part 3 of the 2016 Competition Review Survey that took place from Sept. 19 - Oct. 14, 2019.
BACKGROUND
From September 19th - October 14th, the Ontario Football Alliance opened a survey to the football community to share their thoughts on the 2016 Football Canada: Competition Review.
WHO RECEIVED THE SURVEY?
The Ontario Football Alliance shared the survey by email with all registered participants of the OFA. As well, the survey was shared on social media in an attempt to capture anyone in the football community that did not receive the email.
WHY?
With the upcoming changes in 2022, concerns were raised by some member clubs/leagues, from these concerns the Ontario Football Alliance identified 5 specific strategies. The Ontario Football Alliance in an effort to advocate on behalf of their members will share the results with Football Canada.
SCHEDULE
PART 3: Strategy 2.A
Should you have any questions about the survey or responses, please do not hesitate to reach out to Josh Prior at operations ontariofootball.ca.
QUESTION 5:
A ban on playing two tackle football seasons concurrently (at the same time). Mandate: 2017
Playing two tackle seasons at the same time also doubles the number of games played in a week, therefore diminishing time for practice and development.
Rather than adding repetitions brought on by enrollment in a second team or season, athletes looking to develop would have more success through participation in out-of-season player development programs or non-contact leagues.
Some comments that Agree with Question 4:
Some comments that Neither Agree nor Disagree with Question 4:
"This is something that I can sort of get on-board with, I played club ball and high school ball at the same time, it was very taxing on the body, but what I disagree with is that both leagues will suffer for participation as it will become a choice to make to play in one or the other league, there should be an alternative that will allow both leagues to operate and not step on each other’s toes so to speak"
Some comments that Disagree with Question 4:
From September 19th - October 14th, the Ontario Football Alliance opened a survey to the football community to share their thoughts on the 2016 Football Canada: Competition Review.
WHO RECEIVED THE SURVEY?
The Ontario Football Alliance shared the survey by email with all registered participants of the OFA. As well, the survey was shared on social media in an attempt to capture anyone in the football community that did not receive the email.
WHY?
With the upcoming changes in 2022, concerns were raised by some member clubs/leagues, from these concerns the Ontario Football Alliance identified 5 specific strategies. The Ontario Football Alliance in an effort to advocate on behalf of their members will share the results with Football Canada.
SCHEDULE
| PART | RELEASE DATE |
| Part 1: Opening | Wednesday, November 6th, 2019 |
| Part 2: Strategy 1.A | Wednesday, November 13th, 2019 |
| Part 3: Strategy 2.A | Wednesday, November 20th, 2019 |
| Part 4: Strategy 2.B | Wednesday, November 27th, 2019 |
| Part 5: Strategy 2.D | Wednesday, December 4th, 2019 |
| Part 6: Strategy 2.F | Wednesday, December 11th, 2019 |
PART 3: Strategy 2.A
Should you have any questions about the survey or responses, please do not hesitate to reach out to Josh Prior at operations ontariofootball.ca.
QUESTION 5:
A ban on playing two tackle football seasons concurrently (at the same time). Mandate: 2017
Exceptions:
Playing two tackle football seasons concurrently (at the same time) dramatically increases the risks of injury. Proper recovery is nesessary for optimal athletic performace and limiting risks such as burnout or injuires.- Tournaments and jamborees from the national and provincial high performance programs.
- Supplementing participation through non-contact streams.
Playing two tackle seasons at the same time also doubles the number of games played in a week, therefore diminishing time for practice and development.
Rather than adding repetitions brought on by enrollment in a second team or season, athletes looking to develop would have more success through participation in out-of-season player development programs or non-contact leagues.
Some comments that Agree with Question 4:
"Makes perfect sense considering concussion protocols and given that one team may not know about injuries sustained on the concurrent team."
"This is a common-sense rule although a parent/guardian will argue this is their decision. Perhaps if a doctor provides a release agreeing to play more then one game a week is medically safe might be an option."
"We want our young athletes to be able to compete late into their "athletic" years. High school, City, CIS, NCAA, PROs. I see no need to play concurrent tackle football seasons (at the same time). However, if a player wants to play 2 separate football seasons during a calendar year, ie. Summer ball, Fall ball, I think that athlete should have the ability to choose what sports, he/she want to participate in. There were some talks about limiting our football players to only 1 season of football a year. I cannot get behind that idea at all. There is plenty of off-season time to get the athlete back into optimal performance and limiting burnout and injuries. Football has one of the shortest playing schedules of all the sports organizations."
Some comments that Neither Agree nor Disagree with Question 4:
"This is something that I can sort of get on-board with, I played club ball and high school ball at the same time, it was very taxing on the body, but what I disagree with is that both leagues will suffer for participation as it will become a choice to make to play in one or the other league, there should be an alternative that will allow both leagues to operate and not step on each other’s toes so to speak"
Some comments that Disagree with Question 4:
"Not evidence based and removes valuable experience gaining opportunities for punters, kickers, QBs, WRs and DBs, in many circumstances. This is variable with position and with frequency of playing time. If a player looks to play 1 or 2 games in a second concurrent league, there is no real risk increase....depending on the position. For punters, they should be able to punt freely for more than one team."
"If you want to teach kids how to tackle safety you need to actually let them play tackle football. They need to practice it by actually tackling other kids at practice and by doing it at games. If kids want to play in NCAFA and also at school it should not be up to you to prevent them. When you start preventing them from doing it or teach them only by using pads, this is when injuries happen because you are not actually teaching them properly. It isn’t how much they okay, it is how much you are restricting them that causes the issues."
"I feel if a player wants to play concurrently that should be their choice. Nobody is forcing them to play this sport they're doing it because it's something that they love and enjoy. If there is focus in the training and development of these players then they should be able to make an educated decision about their bodies and abilities to play effectively and safely concurrent seasons."