I hate soccer with almost as much passion as I love aussie rules. Tonight, I will go to Tulsa not to watch the Okies, who are unable to play due to the WuFlu, but to help them raise money to cover the fixed expenses that occur whether they play or not.
Tulsa FC, a minor league soccer club, has a program that allows sports teams to set up their field in exchange for a contribution to the club. Okies get some money, and Tulsa FC saves money on set up costs.
It is a shame the Okies couldn’t quite come up with a full crew. This is a disturbing trend in recent years. People are not supporting their local institutions, and are losing them. When I moved to Coffeyville in 2006, the high school had one of the best winter tournaments in the area. Teams would come from Arkansas, Missouri, Kansas, and Oklahoma to play. The tournament was shut down four years ago due to lack of support. Local fair attendance is also down. Coffeyville cut its fair from eight days to four two years ago due to declining support.
All I can say is if you don’t support your local institutions, you will not have them for long. If you don’t know how to help, ask one of the leaders. They would appreciate the help.
Footyfried 