I understand the pro/cons on photographers.

 

However, while I have no dog in this fight, it frustrates me that they move the broadcast media that has covered their team's games throughout the season, or general broadcasters such as Northern Kentucy Sports.com or Tri-State Internet sports off of press row and to a totally unacceptable position in the North endzone. It is my opinion that a venue intending to showcase local high school and college sporting events, should also be held accountable to provide comparable media coverage space at their venue. This obviously doesn't exist at the BOKC.

 

I TOTALLY agree that there is presently insufficient space on what is now press row, and that a competition of sorts, as referred to by Lawnboy, exists among broadcasters.

 

My 100% point is that the problem exists within the facility, that no media space, which is provided at other area venues and throughout other college venues opposite the scorers table and team benches, or via press boxes, exists at the BOKC. This has been an issue since the facility was built and has not been rectified, nor apparently has there been any effort made to rectify the situation.

 

The "we can't accomodate you, therefore you are being herded into the endzone" doesn't fly.

 

As stated, they have the upcoming 2016 Girls KHSAA Sweet Sixteen Tournament coming to the BOKC next March. Most schools outside of Northern Kentucky have local radio station coverage, and will request broadcast space. Either floor, or pressbox space will need to be provided. At present SMG/BOKC are demonstrating that they cannot even handle the local internet media which do cover local schools. The problem lies with the BOKC and not the school/community affiliated broadcast outlets.

 

Am I the only one that is concerned about this?????

 

To both the bolded I have to ask the question...."Why does the 9th region powers that be sign a contract with the site if these issues exist?"

 

Sounds to me this is more of a problem with those in charge of the 9th region and the decisions they are making on venue selection.

M O N E Y is the answer to everyone's question. Someone should consider the kids for a change.

What does the 9th Region do with the money from this event? Is it distributed equally to all 9th Region schools?

What does the 9th Region do with the money from this event? Is it distributed equally to all 9th Reghion schools?

 

All schools partake. Those in the tourney get a flat rate per game played.

M O N E Y is the answer to everyone's question. Someone should consider the kids for a change.

 

Lets be clear on who that someone should be, certain not BOKC, they are just a rented facility.

All schools partake. Those in the tourney get a flat rate per game played.

 

So where does the rest of the funds go?

So where does the rest of the funds go?

 

SMG

SMG

 

Dont know the details but I assume then SMG gets % of the gate from these games, rather than a flat fee for facility rental?

Dont know the details but I assume then SMG gets % of the gate from these games, rather than a flat fee for facility rental?

 

Go to page 39 to see the info for the 9th region boys and girls in 2014.

 

http://khsaa.org/httpdocs/basketball/districtregion/financialreports/2014%20Basketball%20Regional%20Financial%20Reports.pdf

 

Revenue was $132k. Expenses including what SMG took was $60k which left $72k for the schools. That amount was then split amongst the schools.

 

I could have sworn every 9th region team got a cut of the pie. Maybe that changed.

In the end it is a grand event for the kids. Rupp and Western Ky are as well.

Go to page 39 to see the info for the 9th region boys and girls in 2014.

 

http://khsaa.org/httpdocs/basketball/districtregion/financialreports/2014%20Basketball%20Regional%20Financial%20Reports.pdf

 

Revenue was $132k. Expenses including what SMG took was $60k which left $72k for the schools. That amount was then split amongst the schools.

 

I could have sworn every 9th region team got a cut of the pie. Maybe that changed.

 

Big business for a six day event.

Go to page 39 to see the info for the 9th region boys and girls in 2014.

 

http://khsaa.org/httpdocs/basketball/districtregion/financialreports/2014%20Basketball%20Regional%20Financial%20Reports.pdf

 

Revenue was $132k. Expenses including what SMG took was $60k which left $72k for the schools. That amount was then split amongst the schools.

 

I could have sworn every 9th region team got a cut of the pie. Maybe that changed.

 

All of the teams used to get a cut, but I guess when they renewed the contract, the money is now split between the region participants. That's what Stan said at the draw.

All of the teams used to get a cut, but I guess when they renewed the contract, the money is now split between the region participants. That's what Stan said at the draw.

 

Now that is quite a change.

Someone should consider the kids for a change.

 

Maybe they are.. playing in a big arena is a thrill most of these kids will never forget, or ever get to do again. Playing in there does make it more special. So if there's a "price" to be paid either in $$ or accomodations, some may think it's worth it.

Maybe they are.. playing in a big arena is a thrill most of these kids will never forget, or ever get to do again. Playing in there does make it more special. So if there's a "price" to be paid either in $$ or accomodations, some may think it's worth it.

 

I bet you they would all like some photos to remember it. Just hire someone to sit at each end and capture the games. Easy as that. KHSAA does it for state.