If the game cannot be saved (in my mind a less than first class show is better than no show at all in this case), then name the teams anyway and send those players a certificate. Many seniors look forward to this announcement and if they can't play in the game, they should still be able to put it on their playing resume' or fond high school soccer memories. For many this will be the biggest highlight of their playing career. Let them have that joy.
Call it "Throwback North/South" or "North/South 2005: Retun to the Roots" and have all players wear replica uniforms from 1989. Give all participants a t-shirt an a certificate and hold it as a one day event like I mentioned in my earlier post.
I think that by playing the game at an "at all costs" mind set will show potential sponsors how far (or more appropriately how passionately) the South Carolina soccer community is willing to go to hold this event. I know, let's ask the players what they think.
If you hold it, they will come.
