Transcript: Hello everyone. Here’s a clear update on NEDSO 2026 and what happens next. If we’re serious about building this right, commitment comes first. Before we finalize season length, divisions, or game format, we need real numbers. Not guesses. Not assumptions. Real commitment. NEDSO 2026 will operate under two tracks: Competitive and Development. The Competitive League is for players who want official standings, regional team identity, structured divisions, playoffs, umpired games, and a serious competitive environment. HFA and LFA classifications apply only to the Competitive League. The Development League is for players who want skill development, game experience, a relaxed environment, and strong community connection. In the Development League, men and women may play together, there are no official standings, no official umpires, and the focus is growth and culture. Hearing players may participate here with no roster limits. Hearing players are welcome in NEDSO 2026. In the Development League, there are no roster limits. In the Competitive League, hearing player limits per team may apply. Final limits will be determined after deposit numbers are confirmed, teams are formed, and feedback from officially registered players is reviewed. This ensures competitive balance, Deaf-first integrity, and long-term sustainability. If you are only interested in playing in the Development League, you may stop here. The remaining sections apply specifically to the Competitive League. We appreciate your involvement and commitment to growing the community. For the Competitive League, player classifications apply. HFA, or Hometown Free Agents, are current or former New England residents who must play for their hometown or regional territory, with no limit per team. LFA, or Legacy Free Agents, are players who have never lived in New England. They must be recruited by a New England team, must be Deaf, Hard of Hearing, CODA, or SODA, and roster limits will apply. This protects regional identity while allowing controlled growth. To confirm your roster spot in the Competitive League, a seventy-five dollar non-refundable deposit is required. It applies toward your full season fee, secures your spot, and allows accurate planning. We build with data, not assumptions. The final payment deadline is April 10. If payment is not completed by that date, roster spots may be forfeited. This isn’t about pressure. It’s about accountability. The Competitive League will include a combination of Local Division play and Cross-Division play. Local Division builds regional matchups, rivalries, and reduces travel. Cross-Division play creates inter-regional matchups, improves competitive balance, and provides clearer playoff seeding. The final structure depends on confirmed team numbers. Once deposits are confirmed, officially registered players will vote on the season format. Structure follows commitment. A lot of planning has gone into building this system. Now it’s simple. If you’re serious about playing in 2026, submit your seventy-five dollar deposit. Once commitment numbers are confirmed, we finalize teams, divisions, season format, and roster limits. We build based on reality, not assumptions. Let’s build this the right way — together.