/* ============================================================
   GUILDFORD MAVERICKS — Design System v3
   "Modern Sports Club" — v1 warmth + v2 character + gold
   Fonts: Barlow Condensed (hero) + DM Serif Display + DM Sans
   ============================================================ */

@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Barlow+Condensed:wght@700;800;900&family=DM+Serif+Display:ital@0;1&family=DM+Sans:ital,opsz,wght@0,9..40,300;0,9..40,400;0,9..40,500;0,9..40,600;0,9..40,700;1,9..40,400&display=swap');

/* --- Variables --- */
:root {
  --red:        #c80025;
  --red-dark:   #a8001f;
  --navy:       #0f1c2e;
  --navy-light: #1a2d45;
  --off-white:  #f8f6f2;
  --cream:      #f0ebe3;
  --gold:       #d4a843;
  --gold-light: rgba(212,168,67,0.12);
  --gold-dark:  #b8912e;
  --orange:     #fb9f3e;
  --ink:        #1a1a1a;
  --muted:      #6b6560;
  --white:      #ffffff;
  --border:     #e2ddd8;
  --border-dark: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);

  --font-hero:  'Barlow Condensed', 'Arial Narrow', sans-serif;
  --font-serif: 'DM Serif Display', Georgia, serif;
  --font-sans:  'DM Sans', system-ui, sans-serif;

  --max-w:      1200px;
  --radius:     8px;
  --radius-lg:  16px;
  --shadow:     0 4px 24px rgba(200,0,37,0.08);
  --shadow-lg:  0 16px 56px rgba(200,0,37,0.14);
  --transition: 0.22s ease;
}

/* --- Reset --- */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; font-size: 16px; }
body {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--ink);
  background: var(--off-white);
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}
img { display: block; max-width: 100%; height: auto; }
a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
ul { list-style: none; }
button { cursor: pointer; border: none; background: none; font-family: inherit; }
input, textarea, select { font-family: inherit; }

/* ============================================================
   GRAIN TEXTURE
   ============================================================ */
.grain { position: relative; }
.grain::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg viewBox='0 0 256 256' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Cfilter id='noise'%3E%3CfeTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='0.9' numOctaves='4' stitchTiles='stitch'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='100%25' height='100%25' filter='url(%23noise)' opacity='0.08'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
  opacity: 0.5;
  mix-blend-mode: multiply;
}

/* ============================================================
   TYPOGRAPHY
   ============================================================ */
h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  line-height: 1.12;
  color: var(--ink);
  text-wrap: balance;
}
h1 { font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4rem); }
h2 { font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 3.5vw, 2.9rem); }
h3 { font-size: clamp(1.3rem, 2.5vw, 1.9rem); }
h4 { font-size: 1.2rem; }
p  { max-width: 65ch; }

/* Hero headline — Barlow Condensed punch */
.hero-headline {
  font-family: var(--font-hero);
  font-weight: 900;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  line-height: 0.9;
  font-size: clamp(4.5rem, 10vw, 9rem);
  color: var(--white);
}
.hero-headline em {
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--gold);
  display: block;
}

/* Animated heading underline */
.heading-underline { position: relative; display: inline-block; }
.heading-underline::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -5px;
  left: 0;
  width: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--red);
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: width 0.65s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
}
.heading-underline.animated::after { width: 100%; }

/* Overline with gold rule */
.overline {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--muted);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}
.overline::before {
  content: '';
  display: inline-block;
  width: 22px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--gold);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.overline--light { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5); }
.overline--light::before { background: var(--gold); }
.overline--gold { color: var(--gold); }
.overline--gold::before { background: var(--gold); }

/* ============================================================
   LAYOUT
   ============================================================ */
.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--max-w);
  margin-inline: auto;
  padding-inline: clamp(1.25rem, 4vw, 2.5rem);
}
.section { padding-block: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 5rem); }
.section--dark { background: var(--navy); color: var(--white); }
.section--dark h1,.section--dark h2,.section--dark h3,.section--dark h4 { color: var(--white); }
.section--navy-soft { background: #16263d; color: var(--white); }
.section--navy-soft h2,.section--navy-soft h3 { color: var(--white); }
.section--red  { background: var(--red); color: var(--white); }
.section--white { background: var(--white); }
.section--cream { background: var(--cream); }

.grid-2 { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 2.5rem; }
.grid-3 { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); gap: 2rem; }
.grid-4 { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4,1fr); gap: 1.5rem; }

.text-center { text-align: center; }
.text-center p { margin-inline: auto; }

/* ============================================================
   NAVIGATION — floating pill on scroll
   ============================================================ */
.nav {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  z-index: 1010;
  padding: 1.1rem 0;
  transition: padding var(--transition);
}
.nav__inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  transition: background 0.3s ease, border-radius 0.3s ease, padding 0.3s ease,
              max-width 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease, border 0.3s ease;
}

/* Scrolled state — pill effect */
.nav.scrolled { padding: 0.6rem 0; }
.nav.scrolled .nav__inner {
  max-width: min(1050px, calc(100% - 3rem));
  margin-inline: auto;
  background: rgba(15,28,46,0.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  border-radius: 50px;
  padding: 0.55rem 1.5rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0,0,0,0.25);
}
.nav.scrolled .nav__links { gap: 1.25rem; }

.nav__logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.nav__logo img {
  height: 40px;
  width: auto;
  border-radius: 4px;
  transition: height var(--transition);
}
.nav.scrolled .nav__logo img { height: 34px; }
.nav__logo-text {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--white);
  line-height: 1.2;
}
.nav__logo-text span {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-weight: 400;
  opacity: 0.55;
  letter-spacing: 0.07em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.nav__links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 2rem;
}
.nav__links a {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.72);
  transition: color var(--transition);
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}
.nav__links a:hover { color: var(--white); }
.nav__cta { flex-shrink: 0; }

/* Hamburger */
.nav__hamburger {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 5px;
  padding: 6px;
}
.nav__hamburger span {
  display: block;
  width: 24px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: transform 0.2s, opacity 0.2s;
}
.nav__hamburger.open span:nth-child(1) { transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg); }
.nav__hamburger.open span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; }
.nav__hamburger.open span:nth-child(3) { transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg); }

/* Mobile nav */
.nav__mobile {
  display: none;
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: var(--navy);
  z-index: 1000;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: flex-start;
  gap: 2rem;
  padding-top: 6rem;
  padding-bottom: 3rem;
  overflow-y: auto;
}
.nav__mobile.open { display: flex; }
.nav__mobile a {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  color: var(--white);
  transition: color var(--transition);
}
.nav__mobile a:hover { color: var(--gold); }
.nav__mobile .btn { font-size: 1rem; margin-top: 1rem; }

/* Nav bar when mobile menu is open — solid background so it's visible above the overlay */
.nav.menu-open {
  background: var(--navy);
  border-bottom: 2px solid rgba(212,168,67,0.4);
}

/* ============================================================
   BUTTONS
   ============================================================ */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  padding: 0.78rem 1.7rem;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
  transition: transform var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition), background var(--transition), border-color var(--transition);
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.btn:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); }
.btn:active { transform: scale(0.97); }
.btn:focus-visible { outline: 2px solid var(--red); outline-offset: 3px; }

.btn--primary {
  background: var(--red);
  color: var(--white);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(200,0,37,0.35);
}
.btn--primary:hover { background: var(--red-dark); box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(200,0,37,0.45); }

.btn--gold {
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--ink);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(212,168,67,0.35);
  font-weight: 700;
}
.btn--gold:hover { background: var(--gold-dark); box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(212,168,67,0.45); }

.btn--outline {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--white);
  border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.55);
}
.btn--outline:hover { border-color: var(--white); background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06); }

.btn--outline-dark {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--navy);
  border: 2px solid var(--navy);
}
.btn--outline-dark:hover { background: var(--navy); color: var(--white); }

.btn--ghost {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--red);
  padding-inline: 0;
  border-radius: 0;
}
.btn--ghost:hover { gap: 0.7rem; }

.btn-group { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 1rem; align-items: center; }

@keyframes pulse-ring {
  0%   { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(200,0,37,0.5); }
  70%  { box-shadow: 0 0 0 10px rgba(200,0,37,0); }
  100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(200,0,37,0); }
}
.btn--pulse { animation: pulse-ring 2.4s ease-out infinite; }

/* ============================================================
   HERO — split layout
   ============================================================ */
.hero {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 100svh;
  background: var(--navy);
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.hero__left {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-start;
  padding: 8rem clamp(1.5rem,3vw,3.5rem) 4rem clamp(1.5rem,4vw,4rem);
  max-width: 700px;
}
.hero__eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}
.hero__eyebrow::before {
  content: '';
  display: inline-block;
  width: 28px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--gold);
}
.hero__sub {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.72);
  max-width: 42ch;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
}
.hero__meta {
  margin-top: 3rem;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.22);
}
.hero__right {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.hero__right img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: 62% center;
}
.hero__right::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to right, var(--navy) 0%, rgba(15,28,46,0.82) 42%, rgba(15,28,46,0.35) 100%);
}

/* ============================================================
   MARQUEE
   ============================================================ */
.marquee-strip {
  background: var(--red);
  padding: 0.9rem 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.marquee-track {
  display: inline-flex;
  animation: marquee-scroll 30s linear infinite;
}
.marquee-track:hover { animation-play-state: paused; }
@keyframes marquee-scroll {
  from { transform: translateX(0); }
  to   { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}
.marquee-item {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--white);
  padding-inline: 2rem;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 2rem;
}
.marquee-item::after {
  content: '◆';
  font-size: 0.4rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
}

/* ============================================================
   STAT BAR — scoreboard style with gold numbers
   ============================================================ */
.stat-bar {
  background: var(--navy);
  padding: 2.5rem 0;
}
.stat-bar__inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4,1fr);
  gap: 0;
}
.stat-bar__item {
  padding: 0.5rem 2rem;
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  text-align: center;
}
.stat-bar__item:last-child { border-right: none; }
.stat-bar__num {
  font-family: var(--font-hero);
  font-weight: 900;
  font-size: clamp(2.8rem,5vw,4.5rem);
  color: var(--gold);
  line-height: 1;
  display: block;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}
.stat-bar__suffix { font-size: 0.65em; color: var(--red); }
.stat-bar__label {
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
  margin-top: 0.3rem;
  display: block;
}

/* ============================================================
   SECTION HEADER
   ============================================================ */
.section-header { margin-bottom: clamp(1.75rem,3.5vw,2.75rem); }
.section-header p { font-size: 1.05rem; color: var(--muted); margin-top: 0.75rem; }
.section-header--center { text-align: center; }
.section-header--center p { margin-inline: auto; }
.section--dark .section-header p,
.section--navy-soft .section-header p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6); }

/* ============================================================
   PATH CARDS — ghost number style
   ============================================================ */
.path-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr);
  gap: 0;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  background: var(--white);
}
.path-card {
  padding: 3rem 2.5rem;
  border-right: 1px solid var(--border);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: background var(--transition);
}
.path-card:last-child { border-right: none; }
.path-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--red);
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform 0.35s ease;
}
.path-card:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }
.path-card:hover { background: #fafaf8; }
.path-card__ghost {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -0.2em;
  right: -0.05em;
  font-family: var(--font-hero);
  font-size: 7rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: rgba(15,28,46,0.05);
  line-height: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
  user-select: none;
}
.path-card__icon {
  font-size: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  display: block;
}
.path-card h3 { margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }
.path-card p { color: var(--muted); font-size: 0.95rem; margin-bottom: 1.8rem; max-width: 28ch; }

/* ============================================================
   FIXTURE TABLE
   ============================================================ */
.table-scroll { width: 100%; }

.fixture-table {
  width: 100%;
  border-collapse: collapse;
  background: transparent;
}
.fixture-table th {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--muted);
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 0.6rem 1rem 0.6rem 0;
  text-align: left;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--border);
}
.fixture-table td {
  padding: 1rem 1rem 1rem 0;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  color: var(--ink);
  vertical-align: middle;
}
.fixture-table tr:last-child td { border-bottom: none; }
.fixture-table tr.home td { font-weight: 600; color: var(--navy); }
.fixture-table tr:hover td { background: var(--cream); transition: background 0.15s ease; }
.fixture-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 0.22rem 0.6rem;
  border-radius: 50px;
  background: rgba(200,0,37,0.1);
  color: var(--red);
  border: 1px solid rgba(200,0,37,0.25);
}
.fixture-badge.away {
  background: rgba(15,28,46,0.06);
  color: var(--muted);
  border-color: var(--border);
}

/* Fixture table on dark backgrounds (index.html upcoming fixtures) */
.section--dark .fixture-table th {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
  border-bottom-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
}
.section--dark .fixture-table td {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
  border-bottom-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
}
.section--dark .fixture-table tr.home td { color: var(--white); }
.section--dark .fixture-table tr:hover td { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04); }
.section--dark .fixture-badge { background: rgba(200,0,37,0.25); color: #ff8096; border-color: rgba(200,0,37,0.4); }
.section--dark .fixture-badge.away { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06); color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45); border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.1); }

/* ============================================================
   DIAMOND SECTION
   ============================================================ */
.diamond-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 5rem;
  align-items: center;
}
.diamond-grid__map {
  aspect-ratio: 4/3;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  position: relative;
}
.diamond-grid__map::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -1rem;
  right: -1rem;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  border: 2px solid rgba(212,168,67,0.35);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  z-index: 0;
}
.diamond-grid__map iframe { width: 100%; height: 100%; border: 0; position: relative; z-index: 1; }

/* ============================================================
   JUNIOR BAND
   ============================================================ */
.junior-band {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2.8rem 3rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 2rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  border-left: 5px solid var(--gold);
}
.junior-band__text h3 { margin-bottom: 0.4rem; }
.junior-band__text p { color: var(--muted); font-size: 0.95rem; margin: 0; max-width: 44ch; }

/* ============================================================
   PRICING CARDS
   ============================================================ */
.pricing-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2.2rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  transition: transform var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.pricing-card:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); }
.pricing-card--featured { background: var(--navy); color: var(--white); }
.pricing-card--featured h3 { color: var(--white); }
.pricing-card__badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1rem; right: 1rem;
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--ink);
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.6rem;
  border-radius: 50px;
}
.pricing-card__price {
  font-family: var(--font-hero);
  font-size: 3.5rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--gold);
  line-height: 1;
  margin: 0.6rem 0 0.2rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}
.pricing-card__price span {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--muted);
}
.pricing-card--featured .pricing-card__price span { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5); }
.pricing-card__features {
  margin: 1.2rem 0 1.8rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}
.pricing-card__features li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--muted);
}
.pricing-card--featured .pricing-card__features li { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65); }
.pricing-card__features li::before { content: '✓'; color: var(--gold); font-weight: 700; flex-shrink: 0; }

/* ============================================================
   CTA SECTION
   ============================================================ */
.cta-section {
  background: var(--red);
  color: var(--white);
  padding-block: clamp(4.5rem,9vw,7rem);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.cta-section::before {
  content: 'FREE';
  position: absolute;
  right: -0.03em;
  top: -0.1em;
  font-family: var(--font-hero);
  font-size: 30vw;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
  line-height: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.cta-section h2 { color: var(--white); max-width: 16ch; margin-bottom: 0.75rem; }
.cta-section p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.82); font-size: 1.05rem; margin-bottom: 2rem; }

/* ============================================================
   PAGE HERO (inner pages)
   ============================================================ */
.page-hero {
  padding: 10rem 0 5rem;
  background: var(--navy);
  color: var(--white);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.page-hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  opacity: 0.15;
}
.page-hero--batting::before { background-image: url('../assets/match-01.jpg'); background-position: center 40%; }
.page-hero--beginners::before { background-image: url('https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cf8537_427cff339342498c999aa82b23641bd2~mv2.jpg'); background-position: center; opacity: 0.28; }
.page-hero--banner::before { background-image: url('../assets/banner.jpg'); }
.page-hero h1 { color: var(--white); max-width: 16ch; }
.page-hero p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.68); font-size: 1.1rem; margin-top: 0.8rem; font-style: italic; max-width: 52ch; }

/* ============================================================
   TIMELINE
   ============================================================ */
.timeline { position: relative; padding-left: 2rem; }
.timeline::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0; top: 0; bottom: 0;
  width: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--red), var(--gold));
}
.timeline__item { position: relative; padding-bottom: 2.5rem; }
.timeline__item::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: -2.38rem;
  top: 0.4rem;
  width: 12px;
  height: 12px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--gold);
  border: 2px solid var(--off-white);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(212,168,67,0.25);
}
.timeline__year {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
}
.timeline__item h4 { margin-bottom: 0.25rem; }
.timeline__item p { color: var(--muted); font-size: 0.9rem; margin: 0; }

/* ============================================================
   STEPPER (join.html)
   ============================================================ */
.stepper {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0;
  margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
  padding: 2rem 2.5rem;
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}
.stepper__step {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  flex: 1;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
.stepper__circle {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--navy);
  color: var(--white);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--font-hero);
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}
.stepper__step.active .stepper__circle { background: var(--red); }
.stepper__step.done .stepper__circle {
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--ink);
}
.stepper__label {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--muted);
  text-align: center;
}
.stepper__step.active .stepper__label { color: var(--red); }
.stepper__step.done .stepper__label { color: var(--gold-dark); }
.stepper__line {
  flex: 1;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(to right, var(--navy), var(--gold));
  margin-inline: 0.5rem;
}

/* Chat invite box (contact page) */
.chat-invite {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2.5rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  text-align: center;
  border-top: 4px solid var(--gold);
}
.chat-invite__icon { font-size: 3rem; margin-bottom: 1rem; display: block; }
.chat-invite h3 { margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }
.chat-invite p { color: var(--muted); font-size: 0.95rem; margin-bottom: 1.8rem; }
.chat-invite .fallback {
  margin-top: 1.2rem;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--muted);
}
.chat-invite .fallback a { color: var(--red); font-weight: 600; }

/* ============================================================
   ACCORDION
   ============================================================ */
.accordion { border-top: 1px solid var(--border); }
.accordion__item { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); }
.accordion__trigger {
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 1.2rem 0;
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--ink);
  cursor: pointer;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  text-align: left;
  gap: 1rem;
  transition: color var(--transition);
}
.accordion__trigger:hover { color: var(--red); }
.accordion__icon {
  width: 26px;
  height: 26px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--gold-light);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--gold-dark);
  transition: transform 0.22s, background 0.22s, color 0.22s;
}
.accordion__item.open .accordion__icon {
  transform: rotate(45deg);
  background: var(--red);
  color: var(--white);
}
.accordion__body { display: grid; grid-template-rows: 0fr; transition: grid-template-rows 0.25s ease-out; }
.accordion__item.open .accordion__body { grid-template-rows: 1fr; }
.accordion__body p { overflow: hidden; min-height: 0; color: var(--muted); padding-bottom: 1.2rem; font-size: 0.95rem; }

/* ============================================================
   CONTACT FORM STYLES (reused for inputs on contact page)
   ============================================================ */
.contact-form { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 1rem; }
.form-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 1rem; }
.form-field { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.35rem; }
.form-field label {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--muted);
}
.form-field input, .form-field textarea, .form-field select {
  padding: 0.78rem 1rem;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--ink);
  background: var(--white);
  transition: border-color var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition);
}
.form-field input:focus, .form-field textarea:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--gold);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(212,168,67,0.12);
}
.form-field textarea { resize: vertical; min-height: 130px; }

/* ============================================================
   FOOTER
   ============================================================ */
.footer {
  background: var(--navy);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
  padding: 4.5rem 0 2rem;
}
.footer__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.6fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 3rem;
  padding-bottom: 3rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}
.footer__brand img { height: 46px; width: auto; border-radius: 4px; margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.footer__brand p { font-size: 0.88rem; max-width: 28ch; line-height: 1.7; }
.footer__heading {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.22);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.footer__links { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.65rem; }
.footer__links a { font-size: 0.88rem; transition: color var(--transition); }
.footer__links a:hover { color: var(--white); }
.footer__social { display: flex; gap: 0.75rem; margin-top: 1.25rem; }
.footer__social a {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  transition: background var(--transition);
}
.footer__social a:hover { background: var(--red); color: var(--white); }
.footer__bottom {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
}
.footer__est {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--gold);
}

/* Trust badges */
.badge-row { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0.75rem; }
.trust-badge {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 0.5rem 0.9rem;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--navy);
}
.trust-badge span { font-size: 1.1rem; }

/* Img placeholder */
.img-placeholder {
  background: var(--cream);
  border: 2px dashed var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--muted);
  text-align: center;
  padding: 2rem;
  aspect-ratio: 16/9;
}

/* Schedule tabs */
.team-tabs {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.team-tab {
  padding: 0.6rem 1.4rem;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  border: 2px solid var(--border-dark);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition);
  background: transparent;
}
.team-tab.active, .team-tab:hover {
  border-color: var(--gold);
  color: var(--gold);
  background: rgba(212,168,67,0.08);
}
.fixture-section { display: none; opacity: 0; transition: opacity 0.3s ease; }
.fixture-section.active { display: block; animation: fadeTab 0.3s ease forwards; }
@keyframes fadeTab { from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(6px); } to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); } }

.next-game-banner {
  background: rgba(200,0,37,0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(200,0,37,0.25);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--red);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 1.5rem 2rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.next-game-banner__label {
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.35);
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}
.next-game-banner h3 { color: var(--white); font-size: 1.5rem; }
.next-game-banner__meta { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5); font-size: 0.85rem; margin-top: 0.3rem; }

/* Scroll animation targets */
.fade-up { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(28px); }
.fade-in { opacity: 0; }
.stagger-child { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(20px); }

/* ============================================================
   RESPONSIVE
   ============================================================ */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .hero { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .hero__right { display: none; }
  .hero__left { padding: 9rem 2rem 5rem; }
  .diamond-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 2.5rem; }
  .stat-bar__inner { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); }
  .stat-bar__item { border-right: none; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.07); }
  .stat-bar__item:nth-child(even) { }
  .stat-bar__item:nth-child(3),.stat-bar__item:nth-child(4) { border-bottom: none; }
  .grid-4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); }
  .footer__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 2rem; }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .nav__links,.nav__cta { display: none; }
  .nav__hamburger { display: flex; }
  .grid-2,.grid-3 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .path-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .path-card { border-right: none; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); }
  .path-card:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
  .junior-band { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
  .stepper { flex-direction: column; gap: 1rem; }
  .stepper__line { width: 2px; height: 28px; background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--navy), var(--gold)); margin-inline: 0; }
  .form-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .footer__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .footer__bottom { flex-direction: column; text-align: center; }
}
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .stat-bar__inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .stat-bar__item { border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.07) !important; }
  .stat-bar__item:last-child { border-bottom: none !important; }
  .btn-group { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
  .hero-headline { font-size: clamp(3.5rem,16vw,6rem); }
  .nav__logo-text { font-size: 0.78rem; }
  .nav__logo-text span { display: none; }
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  *, *::before, *::after { animation-duration: 0.01ms !important; transition-duration: 0.01ms !important; }
  .fade-up,.fade-in,.stagger-child { opacity: 1 !important; transform: none !important; }
  .heading-underline::after { width: 100% !important; transition: none !important; }
  .marquee-track { animation: none; }
}

/* ============================================================
   MISSING FOUNDATIONAL CLASSES
   ============================================================ */
.section--cream-dark { background: #e8e1d8; }
.section--ink-soft   { background: #131f30; }

/* Label chip (overline variant used throughout HTML) */
.label {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.68rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--red); margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
}
.label--light { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55); }
.label--gold  { color: var(--gold); }
.label::before {
  content: ''; display: inline-block; width: 20px; height: 2px;
  background: currentColor; flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Who grid (index.html "Our Club" section) */
.who-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 5rem; align-items: center;
}
.who-grid__image {
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg); overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); position: relative;
}
.who-grid__image::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; bottom: -1rem; right: -1rem;
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  border: 2px solid rgba(212,168,67,0.4); border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  z-index: 0; pointer-events: none;
}
.who-grid__image img { position: relative; z-index: 1; width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.hero__bottom-label {
  margin-top: 3rem; font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em; text-transform: uppercase; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.22);
}
.path-card__num {
  font-family: var(--font-hero); font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 900;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: 1rem; display: block;
}
@media (max-width: 768px) { .who-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 2.5rem; } }

/* ============================================================
   ENHANCED EXISTING COMPONENTS — more maroon & gold
   ============================================================ */

/* Path cards — stronger colour on hover */
.path-card { transition: background var(--transition), transform 0.18s ease, box-shadow 0.18s ease; }
.path-card:hover { background: rgba(200,0,37,0.04); }
.path-card:hover .path-card__num { color: var(--red); }
.path-card:hover h3 { color: var(--red); }

/* Non-featured pricing cards — gold top border + glow */
.pricing-card:not(.pricing-card--featured) {
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border); border-top: 3px solid var(--gold);
}
.pricing-card:not(.pricing-card--featured):hover {
  border-top-color: var(--red);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 2px var(--gold), 0 16px 48px rgba(212,168,67,0.2);
}

/* CTA section — gold top stripe */
.cta-section { border-top: 5px solid var(--gold); }

/* CTA section — navy variant */
.cta-section--navy { background: var(--navy); }

/* Footer social — gold hover */
.footer__social a:hover { background: var(--gold); color: var(--ink); }

/* Stat bar — gold dividers */
.stat-bar__item { border-right-color: rgba(212,168,67,0.15); }

/* Junior band — gold gradient wash */
.junior-band {
  background: linear-gradient(to right, rgba(212,168,67,0.06) 0%, var(--white) 40%);
}

/* Fixture table next game row — red highlight */
.fixture-table tr.next-game td {
  background: rgba(200,0,37,0.04); border-left: 3px solid var(--red);
}
.section--dark .fixture-table tr.next-game td {
  background: rgba(200,0,37,0.1); border-left: 3px solid var(--red);
}

/* ============================================================
   PROGRESS BARS SECTION
   ============================================================ */
.progress-section {
  background: var(--cream);
  padding-block: clamp(3.5rem, 7vw, 5.5rem);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.progress-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 1.5rem 4rem;
  margin-top: 2rem;
}
.progress-item { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.5rem; }
.progress-item__header { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: baseline; }
.progress-item__label { font-size: 0.82rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--navy); letter-spacing: 0.03em; }
.progress-item__value { font-family: var(--font-hero); font-size: 1.1rem; font-weight: 900; color: var(--gold); }
.progress-track { height: 6px; background: var(--border); border-radius: 3px; overflow: hidden; }
.progress-fill {
  height: 100%; width: 0; border-radius: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(to right, var(--red), var(--gold));
  transition: width 1.2s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
}
.progress-fill--gold { background: linear-gradient(to right, var(--gold-dark), var(--gold)); }
@media (max-width: 768px) { .progress-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* ============================================================
   COMMITTEE SECTION
   ============================================================ */
.committee-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-top: 3rem;
}
.committee-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 1.75rem 1.5rem;
  text-align: center;
  transition: border-color var(--transition), transform var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition);
}
.committee-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(212,168,67,0.45);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(0,0,0,0.07);
}
.committee-card__avatar {
  width: 52px; height: 52px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--red), var(--gold));
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--font-hero); font-size: 1.1rem; font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--white); margin: 0 auto 1rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.committee-card__name {
  font-family: var(--font-sans); font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700; color: var(--ink); margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
}
.committee-card__role {
  font-size: 0.75rem; color: var(--muted);
  line-height: 1.5;
}
@media (max-width: 900px) { .committee-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 480px) { .committee-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* ============================================================
   TESTIMONIALS SECTION
   ============================================================ */
.testimonials-section {
  background: var(--off-white);
  padding-block: clamp(4rem, 8vw, 6.5rem);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.testimonials-section::before {
  content: '\201C';
  position: absolute; right: -0.05em; top: -0.2em;
  font-family: var(--font-hero); font-size: 40vw; font-weight: 900;
  color: rgba(15,28,46,0.04); line-height: 1; pointer-events: none;
}
.testimonials-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem; margin-top: 3rem;
}
.testimonial-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg); padding: 2rem; position: relative;
  transition: background var(--transition), border-color var(--transition), transform var(--transition);
}
.testimonial-card:hover {
  background: var(--white);
  border-color: rgba(212,168,67,0.5);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
}
.testimonial-card::before {
  content: '\201C';
  font-family: var(--font-serif); font-size: 3.5rem; color: var(--gold);
  line-height: 0.6; display: block; margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.testimonial-card__quote {
  font-size: 0.95rem; color: var(--muted);
  line-height: 1.7; font-style: italic; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}
.testimonial-card__author { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.75rem; }
.testimonial-card__avatar {
  width: 38px; height: 38px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--red), var(--gold));
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--font-hero); font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--white); flex-shrink: 0;
}
.testimonial-card__name { font-size: 0.85rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--ink); }
.testimonial-card__role { font-size: 0.72rem; color: var(--gold); letter-spacing: 0.06em; text-transform: uppercase; }
.testimonial-card--featured { border-color: rgba(212,168,67,0.4); background: rgba(212,168,67,0.04); }
@media (max-width: 768px) { .testimonials-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* ============================================================
   COUNTDOWN BANNER
   ============================================================ */
.countdown-banner {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 2rem;
  background: rgba(212,168,67,0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212,168,67,0.25);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 1.5rem 2rem; margin-bottom: 2.5rem; flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.countdown-label {
  font-size: 0.68rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold); flex-shrink: 0;
}
.countdown-units { display: flex; gap: 1rem; align-items: center; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.countdown-unit { text-align: center; min-width: 52px; }
.countdown-unit__num {
  font-family: var(--font-hero);
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3vw, 2.5rem); font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--white); line-height: 1; display: block;
}
.countdown-unit__label {
  font-size: 0.6rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
  display: block; margin-top: 0.2rem;
}
.countdown-sep {
  font-family: var(--font-hero); font-size: 1.5rem; font-weight: 900;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.2); margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
}
.countdown-cta-inline { margin-left: auto; flex-shrink: 0; }

/* Light variant — for use on cream/white backgrounds, uses maroon instead of gold */
.countdown-banner--light {
  background: rgba(200,0,37,0.05);
  border-color: rgba(200,0,37,0.2);
}
.countdown-banner--light .countdown-label { color: var(--red); }
.countdown-banner--light .countdown-unit__num { color: var(--navy); }
.countdown-banner--light .countdown-unit__label { color: var(--muted); }
.countdown-banner--light .countdown-sep { color: rgba(15,28,46,0.2); }

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .countdown-banner { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
  .countdown-cta-inline { margin-left: 0; }
}

/* ============================================================
   STICKY JOIN BAR — mobile conversion hook
   ============================================================ */
.sticky-join-bar {
  position: fixed; bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0; z-index: 800;
  background: var(--navy); border-top: 3px solid var(--gold);
  padding: 0.85rem 1.25rem;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 1rem;
  transform: translateY(100%);
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
  box-shadow: 0 -8px 32px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
}
.sticky-join-bar.visible { transform: translateY(0); }
.sticky-join-bar__text { font-size: 0.88rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75); line-height: 1.4; flex: 1; min-width: 0; }
.sticky-join-bar__text strong { display: block; color: var(--white); font-size: 0.95rem; }
.sticky-join-bar__close {
  background: none; border: none; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
  font-size: 1.2rem; cursor: pointer; padding: 0.25rem; line-height: 1;
  flex-shrink: 0; transition: color var(--transition);
}
.sticky-join-bar__close:hover { color: var(--white); }
@media (min-width: 769px) { .sticky-join-bar { display: none; } }

/* ============================================================
   FREE SESSION BAND (join.html)
   ============================================================ */
.free-session-band {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--red) 0%, #a8001f 100%);
  color: var(--white); padding: 2rem 0; position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.free-session-band::after {
  content: 'FREE';
  position: absolute; right: -0.05em; top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%);
  font-family: var(--font-hero); font-size: clamp(5rem, 18vw, 12rem);
  font-weight: 900; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.07); line-height: 1; pointer-events: none;
}
.free-session-band__inner {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 2rem; flex-wrap: wrap;
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
}
.free-session-band h3 {
  color: var(--white); font-size: clamp(1.3rem, 2.5vw, 1.7rem); margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
}
.free-session-band p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8); font-size: 0.95rem; margin: 0; }
@media (max-width: 600px) { .free-session-band__inner { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; } }

/* ============================================================
   GENERIC CARD — used in about.html teams section + elsewhere
   ============================================================ */
.card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-top: 3px solid var(--gold);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  transition: transform var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition), border-top-color var(--transition);
}
.card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-top-color: var(--red);
}
.card__body { padding: 2rem 1.75rem; }
.card__icon { font-size: 2rem; margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.card h3 { margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }
.card p { color: var(--muted); font-size: 0.95rem; margin: 0; }

/* ============================================================
   SEASON ARCHIVE — history.html + seasons/*.html
   ============================================================ */
.season-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
}
@media (max-width: 900px) { .season-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 560px) { .season-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

.season-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  transition: transform var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition);
  text-decoration: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.season-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}
.season-card__header {
  background: var(--navy);
  padding: 2rem 1.75rem 1.5rem;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.season-card__header::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(200,0,37,0.25) 0%, transparent 60%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.season-card__year {
  font-family: var(--font-hero);
  font-size: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 4.5rem);
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--gold);
  line-height: 1;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
.season-card__body {
  padding: 1.5rem 1.75rem 2rem;
  flex: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.season-card__headline {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  line-height: 1.4;
}
.season-card__records {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  flex: 1;
}
.season-card__record {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--muted);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
}
.season-card__record strong {
  color: var(--ink);
  font-weight: 700;
}
.season-card__record .badge-playoff {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  background: rgba(212,168,67,0.15);
  color: var(--gold);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212,168,67,0.35);
  border-radius: 4px;
  padding: 0.1em 0.5em;
}
.season-card__link {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--red);
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.3rem;
  transition: gap var(--transition);
}
.season-card:hover .season-card__link { gap: 0.55rem; }

/* Stat blocks — W/L record display on season detail pages */
.stat-blocks {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}
@media (max-width: 560px) { .stat-blocks { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

.stat-block {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2rem 1.75rem;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.stat-block::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(to right, var(--red), var(--gold));
}
.stat-block__team {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--muted);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}
.stat-block__record {
  font-family: var(--font-hero);
  font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 3.5rem);
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--navy);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}
.stat-block__record span { color: var(--red); }
.stat-block__details {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.3rem;
}
.stat-block__detail {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--muted);
}
.stat-block__detail strong { color: var(--ink); }
.stat-block .badge-playoff {
  display: inline-block;
  margin-top: 0.75rem;
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  background: rgba(212,168,67,0.12);
  color: #b08a20;
  border: 1px solid rgba(212,168,67,0.4);
  border-radius: 5px;
  padding: 0.25em 0.7em;
}

/* Season page navigation (prev/next) */
.season-nav {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1rem;
  padding: 2rem 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.season-nav__link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color var(--transition), gap var(--transition);
}
.season-nav__link:hover { color: var(--red); gap: 0.75rem; }
.season-nav__label {
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--muted);
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
}
.season-nav__link--disabled {
  opacity: 0.35;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.season-nav__center {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--muted);
}
.season-nav__center a { color: var(--red); font-weight: 600; }

/* ============================================================
   NEWS / POSTS
   ============================================================ */
.news-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
}
@media (max-width: 900px) { .news-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; } }
@media (max-width: 580px) { .news-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

.post-card {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: inherit;
  transition: transform 0.22s, box-shadow 0.22s, border-color 0.22s;
}
.post-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(0,0,0,0.09);
  border-color: rgba(212,168,67,0.45);
}
.post-card__img { aspect-ratio: 3/2; overflow: hidden; background: var(--cream); }
.post-card__img img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; object-position: center top; display: block;
  transition: transform 0.4s; }
.post-card:hover .post-card__img img { transform: scale(1.04); }
.post-card__body { padding: 1.5rem; display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex: 1; }
.post-card__meta { font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em; color: var(--red); margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }
.post-card__title { font-size: 1.05rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--ink);
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem; line-height: 1.35; }
.post-card__excerpt { font-size: 0.88rem; color: var(--muted); flex: 1;
  margin-bottom: 1rem; line-height: 1.6; }
.post-card__link { font-size: 0.82rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--red);
  text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.06em; }

/* Individual post page */
.post-layout { max-width: 780px; margin-inline: auto; }
.post-layout__img { width: 100%; max-height: 520px; object-fit: cover; object-position: center top;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg); display: block; margin-bottom: 2.5rem; }
.post-layout__content { color: var(--ink); line-height: 1.8; font-size: 1.02rem; }
.post-layout__content p { margin-bottom: 1.25rem; }
.post-layout__content h2, .post-layout__content h3 { margin: 2rem 0 0.75rem; font-size: 1.25rem; }
.post-layout__content ul, .post-layout__content ol { padding-left: 1.5rem; margin-bottom: 1.25rem; }
.post-layout__content li { margin-bottom: 0.4rem; }
.post-layout__content a { color: var(--red); }
.post-layout__content img { max-width: 100%; border-radius: var(--radius); margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.post-back { font-size: 0.85rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--muted);
  text-decoration: none; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.4rem; }
.post-back:hover { color: var(--ink); }