The season is coming to an finish. That is the time for all golf equipment to find out the group rosters for the brand new season. On June 11 all groups for the following season must be registered with the federation. An thrilling interval, which at all times raises many questions. Along with KNHB competitors supervisor Yvette van der Horst, we are going to information you thru a very powerful questions.
Yvette, what occurs after June 11?‘June 11 is the deadline for all golf equipment to enroll groups. By that date, all golf equipment should register their groups for seniors, juniors and youngest youth. For some groups, golf equipment should additionally submit the composition of the group. Since final 12 months we now have additionally added a interval after registration through which golf equipment can nonetheless make modifications to these submitted group compositions. This may be carried out till June 15. After that the entries are closing and we will begin with the group allocation on the KNHB.’
What does such a group composition entail? And why is it essential for the classification to be submitted to the KNHB?‘I’ll attempt to clarify that. To start with, nearly all youth groups look totally different than the season earlier than. That’s logical, in fact, as a result of gamers transfer on to a brand new class. With the O18, O16 and O14 groups, we use the group composition to find out the power of a group after which classify them in the appropriate class, with equal-sized opponents. We name that power, in jargon, the “score. For instance, a group composition of a MO16-1 would possibly seem like this: seven from MO16-1 from the previous season, 5 from MO14-1 and two from MO16-2.’
Are you able to briefly clarify once more what that score means? ‘Each group receives quite a few factors for the ultimate rating in its class on the finish of the season. Gamers from that group, in our system, take these factors into subsequent season’s classification. So in an Beneath 16-1 there are gamers who already performed there final season. But in addition gamers from for instance the Beneath 16-2 and Beneath 14-1 from final season. Every participant receives a price that’s linked to the ultimate rating of the group through which he/she performed final season. The typical of those yields the group’s score, which we use for classification. We apply this precept to the Beneath-18, -16 and -14. The grouping of the Beneath-11 and O12 youth is made on the idea of the registration of the membership.’
Rotterdam Ladies Beneath 18-1. Photograph: Renske van Vugt
What affect do golf equipment have on that classification?‘Golf equipment can cross on their needs however in precept the classification within the talked about classes relies on the score. With broad groups this may be checked out extra flexibly than with efficiency groups. Particularly in nationwide competitions the score is decisive. We can’t assure that we will meet all needs. We do ask golf equipment to be as cautious as attainable, particularly when specifying the group composition. We advise you to not let one individual do the group composition, however to let a number of individuals watch and to construct in management layers. After June 15 it’s now not attainable to make modifications to this or to right errors.’
Subsequent season would be the first time the Beneath 11 competitors shall be performed. Do you may have any ideas that golf equipment ought to bear in mind when registering?‘To start with, in fact, it’s good that gamers play area hockey as a lot as attainable within the age class through which they belong. But in addition have a look at what fits your membership finest. Massive golf equipment can typically register groups in all classes. When you’ve got fewer gamers, it’s further good to take a better have a look at the choices and suppleness we provide. Within the Beneath-11 you play in nines and within the Beneath-12 you play as a group. Beneath-11 gamers of Beneath-12 age are additionally allowed. After all, gamers from Beneath-11 may play within the Beneath-12.’
Are there some other modifications to think about?‘Sure. Since this 12 months it’s attainable to place collectively a group with three totally different golf equipment, in case of maximum shortages. Till this season, this was solely attainable with two golf equipment. Golf equipment on this can contact the league administration or learn additional on the league web site.’
HDM Boys Under14-1 throughout final season’s NK. Photograph: Rob Römer
With classifications, journey time at all times comes up. To what extent is that this taken into consideration?‘Should you play within the nationwide league or as an ordinary group, you usually find yourself outdoors your district. At each stage we attempt to take journey time into consideration, however typically the upper you play, the better the distances change into and the extra the score determines the classifications. This problem is certainly a priority. However in sparsely populated area hockey areas like Zeeland and South Limburg, it’s unimaginable to fill leagues of their very own. Consequently, groups from these areas typically find yourself in areas adjoining to them.’
Lastly, in fact. When can we count on the classifications?‘In July, all preliminary classifications shall be shared with the golf equipment. Three weeks earlier than the beginning of the league, the ultimate classifications are introduced, together with the match schedules.’
