Following the mix-up last week with the football draw for the Island Games, this in from the committee over the weekend. In their own words, Ed
The Football Technical Committee yesterday met at short notice with representatives of the Isle of Wight Football Management Committee and the 2011 Organising Committee to consider the issues potentially arising from the Draw made on Thursday 5 May.
Byelaws to be adhered to
Following a full assessment of all the circumstances there was full agreement that to adhere to the Byelaws relating to the structure to be followed where the tournament involves 10 or 15 teams – as is the case this year with both the Women’s and Men’s tournaments – could place an unreasonable physical burden on the players of the successful teams because of the pressures of the number of games to be played within the six day games schedule. The representatives were very aware however, that there is a real need to ensure that all teams do get a reasonable number of matches.
It was therefore agreed, within the provisions of the Byelaws, not only to endorse the original draw but also to follow the established practice of play off matches for teams failing to reach the semi final stages. By this means the meeting felt that all teams will play a reasonable number of games whilst the tournament will remain within established Island Games procedures.
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