Quarterly Meetup Summary :
The group discussed recent World Chase Tag events, including the strong performances by some junior teams. There was also discussion about the TV edits of the World Championship that are in progress and the upcoming release of "Knight of Flights" and "Best Chases" content on YouTube.
The group discussed plans to get merchandise like jerseys and other apparel back online for purchase. The goal is to make official World Chase Tag merchandise available for both teams and fans. There were also discussions about potentially allowing licensed gyms to sell merchandise at a wholesale price to generate additional revenue.
Loïc Ascarino shared plans for an upcoming experimental event in Lyon, France on July 13th. This will involve running two 16-chase games back-to-back with a 10-minute break in between. The goal is to test out different formats and see what works well for potential future league or competition structures.
The group had an extensive discussion about creating a youth or junior league for Chase Tag. Key topics included:
Loïc summarised the key points of the discussion, emphasising the importance of starting with the 13-15 age group first as it will be logistically simpler. He suggested a format of 4-5 regional events throughout the year, with a final championship event at the end. The group agreed this was a good starting point to build a youth league. You can find the powerpoint presentation (and founding principles of a youth league) attached below.