I think the KHSAA website says 2,500

 

From the KHSAA school directory

 

Always thought it was ridiculous to have Districts at Bracken. The Fieldhouse is the only way to go. You have to get to the igloo before the doors open to even get a seat. I hate to tell people this but us who work usually don't get off till 5 or 6. As someone else mentioned it puts families in a rush and lowers attendance I think.

 

And believe me if you have a game worth watching it doesn't matter if it's at Bracken or Mason. The atmosphere will be fantastic regardless. With all that said they do well with what they have.

Thursday's game attendance will be wild to say the least. It will take some strategic planning for those who choose to attend.

Why is parking such an issue?

The gym has just enough seating for everyone and I think they do what they can to make it the best possible.

Complaints:

-Parking (Use shuttle buses to help)

-Concessions (now have two different ones to speed up the process)

-Bathrooms (Not the best but could use the upstairs bathroom if it becomes a big problem

-Seating (Not really an issue, always seems to be the perfect size)

-Line waiting (Could open a little earlier, have two admission parts

 

They've done everything they can, also adding a TV and PA system in the cafeteria so you don't miss anything. And whoever started the part that they are putting people in classrooms to watch the game is completely false.

Why is parking such an issue?

 

When you build a school on a hill with limited expansion possibilities, you run into a problem. Never understood why that spot was picked, but I remember that in the 90s it was a hot topic on the location.

People had to walk from the county barn which isn't that far really

They need to do what the 38th does and have Girls and Boys finals on different nights. More money and less issues

Maybe the person who wins the car will get lifetime parking in the spot right by the entrance

Obviously, Mason County should never have to play a road game.

 

In all seriousness, alternate it just the way they do it now. But, stop with the boy/girl doubleheaders. Go Monday/Wednesday/Friday for the boys, and a Tuesday DH and Thursday final for the girls. Or Mon/Tues/Thurs boys and Wed/Fri for the girls.

In all seriousness, alternate it just the way they do it now. But, stop with the boy/girl doubleheaders. Go Monday/Wednesday/Friday for the boys, and a Tuesday DH and Thursday final for the girls. Or Mon/Tues/Thurs boys and Wed/Fri for the girls.

 

Several districts do something similar. This would be a good plan.

When you build a school on a hill with limited expansion possibilities, you run into a problem. Never understood why that spot was picked, but I remember that in the 90s it was a hot topic on the location.

 

Thanks for the answer. I was there for the 2005 final between Brossart and Pendleton (my only trip to Bracken) and had to ride a shuttle bus over. Wasn't sure why.

Obviously, Mason County should never have to play a road game.

 

In all seriousness, alternate it just the way they do it now. But, stop with the boy/girl doubleheaders. Go Monday/Wednesday/Friday for the boys, and a Tuesday DH and Thursday final for the girls. Or Mon/Tues/Thurs boys and Wed/Fri for the girls.

 

I totally agree. Myself and many included can obviously put up with some of the headaches associated with attending a packed game at Bracken. But you know, it's all fun and games until you have a section of bleachers collapse. I think it gets to a point where it's kind of irresponsible to have that many people in such a small gym.

 

I'm sure many remember the Augusta/Mason game at Bracken a couple years back. May have been an Augusta/Bracken game, I can't recall for sure. Anyhow, there were people piled on top of one another in the walking isles of the bleachers. That's a little much in my opinion. I expect something similar Thursday night.

But you know, it's all fun and games until you have a section of bleachers collapse. I think it gets to a point where it's kind of irresponsible to have that many people in such a small gym.

Now that is just ridiculous :laugh:

The gym has only reached capacity twice I think and it's not that big of a problem.

Now that is just ridiculous :laugh:

The gym has only reached capacity twice I think and it's not that big of a problem.

 

Say what you will but crazier things happen everyday.

 

Edit: of course by your username I can only assume that you have no problem with the seating because you want the games to be held at Bracken. Only Bracken people can find a way to justify holding Districts there. There are a few who fuss that playing every year at The Fieldhouse gives Mason a home court advantage. Well that philosophy didn't work too well for Bracken last night now did it?

 

Apparently logistics and a little common sense are lost in these threads sometimes.