On to the next round......boards

[RavennaAl]

OK, now that we have made some sort of progress dealing with weight classes and so forth, how about the next issue, boards. What do you feel should be classified as the minimal regulation size for a board? Basically, we have 500's, the Rose Bowl size board, 620's, 2X4's and full scale size. Keep in mind that new guys aren't going to fork over $300 or $400 for a large board. Personally, I feel that the 500's are just way too small to be considered a 'regulation' size. They make perfect arena boards, due to their size and the fact that arena games only use 8 players per side. The Rose Bowl board isn't too bad, but it is a little cramped. The 620 has been around for ages, and many leagues still use it. The 2X4's have become widely popular because they open up the passing game with their increased width and extra length. Full scale boards are in essence, the realistic choice because they are at actual scale to the players, but they are usually too big to move around and too costly for many guys to own.

So, where would you draw the line as to which board would be the smallest that should be used for league or tournament play? I'm thinking the 620's. They are everywhere and easily portable. The Rose Bowl board is borderline to me. It would be a great starter board, but I'm talking about league and tourney play, not what is easiest or cheapest for beginners to get.

Please don't turn this into a piddling contest about how this board is better than that board. I just want some honest feedback about which size is the smallest that you think games would be best played at.

[eflfanatic]

The Tudor/Miggle 620 is what I would say is the smallest. Miggle Rose Bowl good beginner board but the vintage 620 the minimum for league and tourney play and the Jerry McGhee big board with a scale of 1/2" = 1 yard the maximum.

[RPD]

620

[Shabby J]

Just let people play, you guys are really aren't doing the hobby any favors.

I really hate the direction we are going in with standards, weight classes, board sizes, etc... I am just one man and my opinion does not mean jack here, but for the first time in the last few years I am on the fence about renewing my dues bases on what I have seen lately.

You guys hash it out.

[mantaraydre]

Al,

I was going to touch on boards next myself. i will post more in detail later.
I think the smallest board should be the 620. Its just enough room for any new comer to spread out a bit and get acustomed to the game again.

Once comfotable and acustomed

1) 308
2)watz boards
3)RD'S 39/24 BOARDS
4)BUZZBALL PD FIELDS

***These fields are relatively the samesize

Specialty scale size fields.

max length, 61" to 67 " in length


My question is, is their a way to measure the current(BUZZ) on each field ?
Like a small meter you can just place on any field and the current is read and recorded. Something like measuring how strong an earthquake was.
This can ensure even distribution of current per game play. Small hand held meters. I sure they are out there.


mantaraydre

[NATIONAL]

Yeah what Joe A. said.........It's no big deal brother.

In the NEFL we made the switch to 620 being the min. Anything under that is perfect for Arena.

So Shabby it's all good. Where's the wifi!??????


Nat'l

[Pirate Rick]

i think it is not so much board size that needs to be worried about as much as the board SURFACE and MOTORS. If you play on metal with a electro-magnetic (miggle) motor, then switch to a vinyl field with rotary motors, or to fiberboard and those motors, there are going to be gr8 differences in power,speed and smoothness, so size becomes ir-relevent if your team wont run on the surface.

[roller]

I like the various surfaces and sizes. It creates homefield advantage and it makes for unique game conditions similar to lambeau in december

[eflfanatic]

The Rules Committee is working on two things right now. A "For Advanced Play" guide book, encyclopedia, or whatever you want to call it.

This is the Purpose and Mission of that project.

Purpose: To create an “Encyclopedia” of rules and terms used by current and past league and tournament organizers to play the game of “Miniature Football”

Mission: By examining and evaluating the various rules that are currently being used and have been used in the past by league and tournament organizers, we are attempting to compile an “encyclopedia” of terms, rules and game play formats, to give the serious coach of miniature football a guide to use in choosing a league or tournament format to challenge and further develop his skills and coaching abilities. This will also serve as a guide to coaches who wish to organize their own local or regional league or tournament for the purpose of attracting other coaches who may wish to play the game of miniature football in a more competitive environment.

This guide will also attempt to serve as a history of leagues and tournaments and as a historical account of the development of rules and equipment (game boards, figures, bases and other innovative developments) used by league and tournaments to play the game of miniature football.

We are also working on a set of "official" rules for MFCA sanctioned league and tournament play. Every league or tournament has to have rules. Any one who has ever worked on league or tournament rules knows what a difficult task this.

We are not trying to force standards on any one.

This series of discussions (and there will be more) is purely to find out what the majority of the MFCA membership wants so that we can create a set of rules that will govern the game play of MFCA league and tournament competetion that hopefully enough people will be satisfied with to want to participate in.

For those of you who think that this is trash and a waste of time. I humbly respect your opinion and you have a right to express that opinion. But you also have to repect the opinion and the right of those to express their opinion who do think that it is worth their time and effort.

Respectfully,
Chris LeMay
Chairman, MFCA Rules Committee.

[Shabby J]

Originally Posted by eflfanatic

We are also working on a set of "official" rules for MFCA sanctioned league and tournament play. Every league or tournament has to have rules. Any one who has ever worked on league or tournament rules knows what a difficult task this.


Respectfully,
Chris LeMay
Chairman, MFCA Rules Committee.

The MFCA is not a league nor should it be. It is an organization that brings coaches together to embrace and unify people in all styles of play.

Is the MFCA on TV, is the MFCA on local radio, is the MFCA in major sporting publications, is the MFCA ever going to hit 300 members, is the MFCA going to retain current members, is the MFCA offering DVDs, etc...

This is where I think the focus should be, not on weights and field standards that already exist.

Just my opinion Mr. Chairman and there will be more.