I just saw where ASA passed to have a 16A GOLD National Championship in 2014.... Great more teams claiming GOLD Status
The only requirements are 1) come close to spelling the word gold so at least people can recognize it even if misspelled. and 2) be able to afford to have someone print it on their shirt.
.....and some inane quote about winning on the back.... ;-)
"Son if ya ain't 1st your last"
-Ricky Bobby's Daddy
I'm surprised they made it effective for 2014 at this late date. Are they going to piggy back on existing 16A Nats with a separate bracket for 16G or will they award 16G to different organizers?
16GOLD will be held in conjunction with 18GOLD.
The rationale is that college coaches are looking primarily at 16u recruting wise. It is thought that by bringing the best players in both 16 and 18u together at the same site, it will draw the coaches which will draw the players.