forfeit because of religious beliefs

[SCalScoreKeeper]

I agree that this school did the right thing by forfeiting and sticking to their religious beliefs! We have some Seventh-Day adventist schools in our section and every time a playoff game falls within their Sabbath the powers that be are always open to moving game times where it won't be an issue. The school in question here offered a solution that would've allowed this game to be played. If the WIAA is about that state tournament experience then they should have agreed to their solution which would allow these student athletes to participate. They should not be placed under sanctions by the WIAA!

[Adam]

Originally Posted by SCalScoreKeeper

I agree that this school did the right thing by forfeiting and sticking to their religious beliefs! We have some Seventh-Day adventist school in our section and every time a playoff game falls within their Sabbath the powers that be are always open to moving game times where it won't be an issue. The school in question here offered a solution that would've allowed this game to be played. If the WIAA is about that state tournament experience then they should have agreed to their solution which would allow these student athletes to participate.

Honestly didn't read the article that closely, but sometimes it comes down to venue availability, hardship on the other team, etc. And sometimes, the governing body just doesn't want to set a precedent by making the change.

[SAJ]

"As to the request that, could we do some rescheduling to deal with this particular issue, that would negatively impact the schedule for all 31 of the other teams involved," WIAA executive director Mike Colbrese told the Yakima Herald-Republic.

"And if we were to go off-site with (any rescheduling)," he continued, "we've basically taken both teams out of their schedule and they end up playing their game at night, not in the afternoon. And they're also not getting that state tournament experience, which is really what the whole thing is about."

uh, no it's not.

this scenario turned out much better for that "state tournament experience", right Mr. Colbrese?

[mbyron]

I think it was handled correctly. The state does its thing, and if the religious folk choose not to participate for whatever reason, it's their right to forfeit.

[Jurassic Referee]

Originally Posted by mbyron

I think it was handled correctly. The state does its thing, and if the religious folk choose not to participate for whatever reason, it's their right to forfeit.

Yup, and the further away we(officials) keep from becoming involved in any matter like this, the better.

It's just not our bidness in any way, no matter what anyone's personal feeling may be.