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At the “Elite” regional level, this needs to happen. On all levels, from the lowest age Metro level up to Men’s Open. The winter seasons should be reserved and used as it is now.

Yes- there will either be a watering down of all men’s divisions (as many of the “Elite” Premier players chose not to play winter, the next tier will move up to take their spot), or a sandbagging effect if the league choose to do away w/ their Premier divisions (many of the Elite players choosing to play winter ball will be taking spots from Div. 1 guys).

Either way, the whole goal is to improve the sport at that Elite level. To do that, our best players need to be playing in the summer, when they can get the best conditions.

For the small percentage of teams that will operate under this “Elite” status, you should be able to make it work w/ the field availability you have now. Most clubs have and use fields anyways during the summer, under their academies, spring / summer leagues, etc.

Think big picture Johnny…big picture.