Senior Colts League Seeding is not an accurate science, and is based on feedback, opinion, and the mean average of achievement, plus League placing last season.
However, it is important for Player Development that we get the seeding as "near right" as possible; achieving evenly Seeded Leagues delivering equitable games of Colts League Rugby.
It is in no Team's interest to be seeded too low, and to be winning with a cricket score each weekend, nor is it helpful to be seeded too high, and to be taking a regular beating.
The Senior Colts' "Seeding Process" is not only dependant on last season's League Placing, but also requires Managers' feedback, as they best know their own Team and how many players they will be retaining from last season's Senior Colts Squad.
Our thanks to those Managers who have already submitted their comments on the makeup of their Squad for next season...
However SQUAD REGISTRATIONS plus Managers' comments on "Squad Makeup" are still outstanding from the following Senior Colts Teams :~
Aldwinians
Altrincham Kersal
Anselmians
Birkenhead Park
Blackburn
Buxton
Fleetwood
Kendal
Kirkby Lonsdale
Leigh
Liverpool St.Helens
Manchester
New Brighton
Northwich
Port Sunlight
Preston Grasshoppers
Rochdale
Southport
Stoke-on-Trent
Vale-of-Lune
Warrington
Waterloo
Wilmslow
Teams who do not submit the requested information make it difficult for the League to seed them, and their own entry and commitment to the Colts League will be seriously questioned by the League Committee.
Please send your outstanding Squad Registrations and Squad Makeup Comments NOW, by e-mail to :~
squadreg@colts-rugby.org.uk
Managers who have already submitted their feedback, but who have further comments to add, are encouraged to do so likewise... Many Thanks.
The Further Seeding Process...
Once all entries are in (Weds 2nd June) the League will publish a List of Entries on which Managers will be asked to "Rate" all Teams of which they have experience.
The League Seeding Committee will then meet to discuss and determine the seedings which will be based solely on your feedback.
A "Provisional Seeded Leagues" document will then be published, with a two week consultation period for acceptance, comment, and perhaps some negociated movement.
Hope this is all clear and helpful.
Regards in Colts Rugby
Jon Kitchen - League Secretary
Raging Bull Colts League
Promoting Colts Club Rugby in the North West and beyond.