[GaryVoshol]

This is a good idea, Jane.

"Like IRI" could mean "like IRI's organization and volunteers" and you'd be headed in a good direction. That would be difficult, because IRI has a number of well-respected mentors with ages of experience. But it's a goal for any off-season organization.

But you can't make it mean "like IRI's attraction of great teams". That only happens as an offseason matures, not when it begins. It's not a case of build it and they will come. You have to make your off-season attractive to teams in your area, and build from there.

So, are there any white papers out there, "Like Kettering Kickoff", "Like Ruckus", "Like Ramp Riot", "Like SCRRF"? Things that tell what you have to do, who you have to contact, how much money you need, etc?