Proposal for a National 7s Framework

Competition Proposal for a National 7s Framework |
The framework in the attached proposal attempts to address the following challenges:
In addressing concerns:
Overall Summary:
This proposal seeks a method to encourage teams to a.) play better competition prior to Nationals each year, b.) be properly qualified based on their strength that season, and c.) address density concerns. A comparison could be made to sports where at-large spots are given to tournament participants (e.g. college basketball), with this tournament structure the points system behind an RPI/ELO type system. Creating a mathematical formula for this is a good first-step and transparent approach to addressing ways to get the best 32 teams (Top 16 men; Top 16 women) into the championship bracket each summer. This is preferable to a selection committee as well as past seeding allocations. Additionally, allowing teams to register their intent to compete prior to the start of the season will be a cost-savings to teams and hosts, and provide more opportunities for athletes to attend the event.
- Lack of competitor density in numerous CRs, particularly in the women’s game
- How to properly get the top 16 teams in each division (men's & women's); past attempts have been the results from the 3 previous years, only the (1) previous year, allocating 2 per region and seeding by 1's and & 2's, etc. The event never seems to get it right.
- The desire among many of the highest performing clubs to play against each other prior to Nationals; again, this is especially notable on the women’s side
- Costs for teams qualifying for finals a few weeks before the event
- Makes sure ‘the math’ still ensures competitive and regional balances
- Ensures this doesn’t become a rich club / poor club issue
In addressing concerns:
- Having a so-called ‘super regional’ in each former CR (using the CR map as a guide) ensures teams still have access to super regional events within their area
- The Competitions Committee is dedicated to verifying the math isn’t imbalanced
- The finals event should be expanded to include as many interested & competitive teams as possible; teams should then spend the summer attempting to qualify for the top bracket
Overall Summary:
This proposal seeks a method to encourage teams to a.) play better competition prior to Nationals each year, b.) be properly qualified based on their strength that season, and c.) address density concerns. A comparison could be made to sports where at-large spots are given to tournament participants (e.g. college basketball), with this tournament structure the points system behind an RPI/ELO type system. Creating a mathematical formula for this is a good first-step and transparent approach to addressing ways to get the best 32 teams (Top 16 men; Top 16 women) into the championship bracket each summer. This is preferable to a selection committee as well as past seeding allocations. Additionally, allowing teams to register their intent to compete prior to the start of the season will be a cost-savings to teams and hosts, and provide more opportunities for athletes to attend the event.
Operational Framework: Demo
NOTE: WE ARE STILL FINESSING THE FINAL MATH AS SCENARIOS ARE PLAYED OUT. SMALL TWEAKS ARE STILL POSSIBLE/LIKELY
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Overall analysis:
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*SAMPLE* Demonstration (1)
Please note this sample is for DEMONSTATION PURPOSES only. It is to illustrate that a variety of teams would still be able to make a championship division at a national tournament in a variety of ways. The teams are fictional (or, a toddler's interpretation of team logos and names - you tell me) and the results are FICTIONAL.
Demonstration (1) looks at a format where several teams elect to go to Super-Regionals in other areas.
Demonstration (1) looks at a format where several teams elect to go to Super-Regionals in other areas.
*SAMPLE* Demonstration (2)
Please note this sample is for DEMONSTATION PURPOSES only. It is to illustrate that a variety of teams would still be able to make a championship division at a national tournament in a variety of ways. The teams are fictional (or, a toddler's interpretation of team logos and names - you tell me) and the results are FICTIONAL.
Demonstration (2) looks at a format where fewer teams elect to go to Super-Regionals in other areas.
Demonstration (2) looks at a format where fewer teams elect to go to Super-Regionals in other areas.