Just a thought! The verdict seems to be too strong, perhaps the team deserves that
but does it help improve the game, i am not sure Is there any chance of imposing fine for misconduct, just like in the EPL CEZOBAL would benefit financially and would also act as an effective deterent Thanks HORACE HAPE PHIRI Research Associate (Policy & Impact) IITA Malawi BOX 30258 LILONGWE 3 cell: 09 403 118/ 08 895 910 ----- Original Message ---- From: Daud Suleman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [email protected] Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, October 21, 2008 9:21:55 AM Subject: {CEZOBAL} Capital Blazers have been relegated The CEZOBAL executive met on Monday at Lilongwe and among other agenda items was the recent walk out on a CEZOBAL fixture by the Capital Blazers team. The executive was of the idea that the reasons given by the Blazers were not convincing and not entirely true given: 1)Ample time was given when the fixtures were released, but the Blazers took their stance on Friday morning with a few hours to go before the game. A Query should have been made atleast 48hrs before games kick off as is the procedure. 2)In a double elimination tournament, it is possible for teams to play back to back games in case of a loss. This is general tournament format which every individual ought to be in the know about 3)Blazers gave wrong information when they communicated that they discussed the fixtures with Trojans, the executive sought clarification from Mpho Munthali(Trojans) who denied having any discussion with the Blazers around the Tournament fixtures. Asked if Trojans were the losing team, would they have played the second game? Mpho said they were ready to play the second game in the case of them being losers of the first game 4)Blazers showed open defiance to the executive by walking out of the games despite all three teams having paid money to ABC for usage of the gym and people/spectators who came to watch the tournament. 5)Blazers showed lack of respect of the game and opponents by acting selfish. Given the above reasons, the executive has given the following verdict: 1)Blazers have been relegated to B-League. 2)No player from the Blazers will be allowed to transfer to any team for the next 2 years 3No Blazers player will take part in the All Star games The executive came to this verdict to send a strong message to all players and teams in the league that indiscipline and lack of respect to the game will not be tolerated. CEZOBAL is working very hard to restore the game to a glorious level and as such needs everyones commitment and dedication to the cause. We have started developing relationships with the corporate world and as such unity and commitment in the league is vital to getting more and better sponsorship. Other than opposing or defying what the league is doing, all are encouraged to be positive and channel their concerns and ideas to the appropriate officers in the league. Being defiant will not move the executive. The executive is willing to hear any contributions on how we can improve things in the league and is available at anytime. -- "No matter how much the cats fight, there always seem to be plenty of kittens." ------------------------------------------------------------- Abraham Lincoln (1809 - 1865) --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ http://soyapi.com/owinna/cezobal2008 =================================== You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Central Zone Basketball League" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cezobal?hl=en -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
