There are some changes with how registration will occur in 2023 and we want to make sure that everyone knows the process.
Priority 1 Registration – February 1st to 14th
All returning WNL members, including those returning due to injury, and new Golden Valley residents need to register during this window. Payment is not due until March 15th, but registration MUST be completed during this window.
An online registration form will be made available just prior to the start of the registration window. All members are encouraged to use the online registration form although a paper form will also be available.
Any existing WNL Player or new Golden Valley member who DOES NOT register during this registration window must wait until the Priority 3 registration.
If the league has not reached 192 members, then.
Priority 2 Registration – February 15th to 21st
Returning BMGA Weekend Only members, who would like to now play in the BMGA WNL, are eligible for register for WNL. The BMGA board will reach out to these members – there are approximately 10 to 15 each year.
If the league has not reached 192 members, then.
Priority 3 Registration – February 22nd until closed
At this point in time, we will have a fixed number of slots remaining open. History tells us that it will be between 10 to 15 spots. Players, regardless of city, are accepted on a first come, first serve basis. Once we have reached 192 players, new registration will be informed that they can join the Weekend League and be put on the waiting list for 2023.
The rationale for this change is we used to leave registration window open for 8 to 10 weeks for registration, including returning WNL, new Golden Valley members and new non-Golden Valley members. This caused new non-Golden Valley Members, who registered on the first day, to have to wait 8 to 10 weeks for us to tell them they were not going to be accepted. Instead, after three weeks, we will now have a specific number of new players accepted and can immediately inform people if they have been accepted to the league or not.
As always, if you have any questions about this policy change and the process moving forward, please do not hesitate to ask.
The full calendar for the 2023 Weekend Schedule can be found here: https://bmga.org/calendar/