Well after loading up the kids and expecting to get to Eminence to see some of the 8th Region games.I was very disappointed when we were not let in the door unless we paid for each game separate!

 

We were held in a small area and then escorted in with our "good for one game only ticket" after the team in front of our game finished playing.

 

There were dozens of students who could not afford the $10.00 just to see the end of Gallatin Co. game.

 

I am very disappointed in this, I have never gone to a tournament where this was the case. If Eminence is too small to host a tourney of this size then they need to rent the Henry Co. gym or stop being greedy and pass on hosting! They did not do this last year when they hosted the girls tournament.

 

Eminence should be embarassed:madman: I felt sorry for the lady that was taking money. Everyone griped at her and I am sure she had little to do with the decision.

Well after loading up the kids and expecting to get to Eminence to see some of the 8th Region games.I was very disappointed when we were not let in the door unless we paid for each game separate!

 

We were held in a small area and then escorted in with our "good for one game only ticket" after the team in front of our game finished playing.

 

There were dozens of students who could not afford the $10.00 just to see the end of Gallatin Co. game.

 

I am very disappointed in this, I have never gone to a tournament where this was the case. If Eminence is too small to host a tourney of this size then they need to rent the Henry Co. gym or stop being greedy and pass on hosting! They did not do this last year when they hosted the girls tournament.

 

Eminence should be embarassed:madman: I felt sorry for the lady that was taking money. Everyone griped at her and I am sure she had little to do with the decision.

You took the words right out of my mouth. Absolutely ridiculous set up. I can live with clearing the gym, but to have to pay twice is GREEDY!!!! Shame on you Eminence High School Athletic Dept.

Carroll Co. did not do this for the girls tourney this year and I don't remember Williamstown doing it for the boys last year. I guess since the gym is so small (from what I have been told), they feel that they can "double up". Perhaps they are trying to fund a new gym??!!:laugh:

Let me start by saying that I am in no way supporting the double admission.

 

However, for those that paid twice and did see both games, know that Class "A" gate money is split between all of the schools. Once Eminence takes out money for costs (officials, gym clean up, clock keeper, etc.), then the profit will be divided evenly between the 7 participating teams.

I understand what you are saying True Blue..but I really do not think of the All A as a profit center...I like for the students of all the schools to be able to attend school functions and see and appreciate basketball in our region.

 

I attended many tournaments at Christmas and none of them did this. I think Eminence really has sucked the fun out of a tournament atmosphere for the fans. You want to be able to watch all the teams..if not then do not even have them in the same location.

 

It is not if we are paying to sit in a nice gym either, my neck is sore this morning from the pole that I had to look around the entire game.

 

Let the students in free if they are going to pull this kind of stunt. "what were they thinking"

 

See you tonight, I will be standing in the holding area waiting for the cattle prod so I can get in the gym.

I understand your point completely. I was just trying to make it a little less painful.

I understand what you are saying True Blue..but I really do not think of the All A as a profit center...I like for the students of all the schools to be able to attend school functions and see and appreciate basketball in our region.

 

I attended many tournaments at Christmas and none of them did this. I think Eminence really has sucked the fun out of a tournament atmosphere for the fans. You want to be able to watch all the teams..if not then do not even have them in the same location.

 

It is not if we are paying to sit in a nice gym either, my neck is sore this morning from the pole that I had to look around the entire game.

 

Let the students in free if they are going to pull this kind of stunt. "what were they thinking"

 

See you tonight, I will be standing in the holding area waiting for the cattle prod so I can get in the gym.

:laugh: :laugh: Me and my family felt like cattle also.

True Blue - I thought your fans were very spirited last night and did a good job cheering.

 

It was too bad they did not have sections marked off so that the fans knew where to sit.

 

Oh, well another jab at Eminence

Thanks. They are a really good bunch of kids who are not "too cool" to have school spirit. During football season, we played Danville (eventual state runners up) in playoffs (at Danville). It was freezing cold (as usual during playoffs) but we had two busses go to the game and cheer continuously.

Thanks. They are a really good bunch of kids who are not "too cool" to have school spirit. During football season, we played Danville (eventual state runners up) in playoffs (at Danville). It was freezing cold (as usual during playoffs) but we had two busses go to the game and cheer continuously.

 

You had a nice bunch come to Gallatin for their football game as well if I remember well. Jennings and Bird are great players

You had a nice bunch come to Gallatin for their football game as well if I remember well. Jennings and Bird are great players

 

Thanks. I was very impressed with Gallatin's first year varsity program, also.

:laugh: :laugh: Me and my family felt like cattle also.

 

Maybe we can get them to let us have a BGP "holding pen" tonight!

I just heard from Eminence and tonight they are going to charge by the quarter.. so the games will cost $1.25 per quarter...This is great news! They will clear the gym after every quarter and issue 4 tickets per game.

 

This was the fans that want to catch a little of the each game will only have to buy 1 quarter at at time. I am thrilled that they have some to their senses.

 

See you in the Pen!

I just heard from Eminence and tonight they are going to charge by the quarter.. so the games will cost $1.25 per quarter...This is great news! They will clear the gym after every quarter and issue 4 tickets per game.

 

This was the fans that want to catch a little of the each game will only have to buy 1 quarter at at time. I am thrilled that they have some to their senses.

 

See you in the Pen!

 

:laugh: :laugh: :laugh: Love it!

NICE:jump: