Socialist Sports

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In yet another nod to the protection of fledgling self-esteem, an Ottawa children’s soccer league has introduced a rule that says any team that wins a game by more than five points will lose by default.

Kevin’s father, Bruce Cappon, called the rule ludicrous.

“I couldn’t find anywhere in the world, even in a communist country, where that rule is enforced,” he said.

Mr. Cappon said the organization is trying to “reinvent the wheel” by fostering a non-competitive environment. The league has 3,000 children enrolled ranging in age from four to 18 years old.

Win a soccer game by more than five points and you lose, Ottawa league says | Posted | National Post

 

[Skull Pilot]

Didn't you know that people who win are evil?

 

[ErikViking]

That rule needs some changes:

I think that if the teams have scored NO goals after a game they will both be winners.
If they score the same number of goals but at least one, they will both be loosers.

 

[Woyzeck]

This isn't a socialist sport, but it is really silly. They want to cut down on competitiveness in kids in a league? Isn't the entire point of sports league is to compete against other teams?

 

[Toro]

That's idiotic.