Campbell County is one of the worse for charging to get in games. I went to take my grade school aged kids to a soccer game and they wanted $5.00 each, no discount for the kids. It was the last time I went there. I don;t mind paying $5.00 but not for a kid that is probably more worried about what they are selling at the concession stand than the game.

Campbell County is one of the worse for charging to get in games. I went to take my grade school aged kids to a soccer game and they wanted $5.00 each, no discount for the kids. It was the last time I went there. I don;t mind paying $5.00 but not for a kid that is probably more worried about what they are selling at the concession stand than the game.

 

TAC is a tightwad! He is also a closet soccer lover!

 

I do agree that our kids and us now have 10 times the entertainment choices than we had while growing up.

 

Back in the mid to late 70's at New Cath there was hardly an open seat in the house for any home game. Now you can show up late and sit where you want at almost all gyms.

I appreciate that the economy is an issue but am not sure how many schools charge their students for regular home games. There should be a family maximum for parents bringing their 10 kids and a standard, reasonable price per student throughout the conference, throughout the playoffs.

Hats off to the St Henry crowds, esp the students. Attendance split when boys and girls play on the same nights, but even last night v Bellevue, students showed up(one dressed as Moses) to have fun and socialize. There are several two and three sport athletes on most St Henry teams, and it's not unusual to see soccer/x-country/v-ball parents at most basketball games. That's because their kids are there, esp the underclassmen who need a ride.

#1 son was an 03' CovCath grad(swimmer). The football and basketball programs were enjoying much more success then. But I was impressed to see so many "ballers" at swim meets and, yes, soccer games, as boisterously-blue-bleeding as ever. I don't think it's changed at CCH, and it has caught on at some places(SH), and unfortunately fell off at others. It is social for most of the students and the players hopefully let them know how much they appreciate their support by reciprocating. Could help getting a few more students to the game and, consequently, more americanidolmodernfamilycsi30rockespn-watching adults. Maybe that's something the coaches could mention to their $tar athletes before the next Friday pep rally.

Google "pep rally" if you're under 40.

 

Cov Cath has a great following and support from the student body. The cheering section at a Cov cath game is always impressive!

 

I feel they are definately the exception now, not the rule.

TAC is a tightwad! He is also a closet soccer lover!

 

I do agree that our kids and us now have 10 times the entertainment choices than we had while growing up.

 

Back in the mid to late 70's at New Cath there was hardly an open seat in the house for any home game. Now you can show up late and sit where you want at almost all gyms.

 

Trainride I may still have my first communion money but I will not spend it on any more soccer games at CC.:lol:

Now that we have determined that you are old enough to have witnessed the mid 70's I still think part of the reason for the great attendance at NC (as it was known at the time) was a social setting to meet the girls. Since they did not spend all day long in school with them, it was the only refuge for the boys to socialize with the girls. Mind you they did not have many other ways to hook up with the gals, no cell phones, no texting, facebook or My Space. Cov Cath is still all boys and though they are true fans and focus on cheering for the colonels, I still think it is a bit of a social gathering for them.

Winning breeds fans too. Look at the crowds that Newport has drawn this year. Great to see their fans show support finally.

Trainride I may still have my first communion money but I will not spend it on any more soccer games at CC.:lol:

Now that we have determined that you are old enough to have witnessed the mid 70's I still think part of the reason for the great attendance at NC (as it was known at the time) was a social setting to meet the girls. Since they did not spend all day long in school with them, it was the only refuge for the boys to socialize with the girls. Mind you they did not have many other ways to hook up with the gals, no cell phones, no texting, facebook or My Space. Cov Cath is still all boys and though they are true fans and focus on cheering for the colonels, I still think it is a bit of a social gathering for them.

Winning breeds fans too. Look at the crowds that Newport has drawn this year. Great to see their fans show support finally.

 

All right...let's watch the comments about us folks who witnessed the 70s (and not while in diapers!).

 

I do miss the "good ole days" - when I attended Oldham County HS in the late 70s, the gym - which seats 2500 - was standing room only, with people spilling onto the concourses during the JV game! If you didn't arrive for the JV game, you missed out!

There are several reasons for this as I see it.

 

1. Ticket prices are too much. Some places charge $ 6/adult and $ 4/student which for my family is $ 20 a game.

 

2. Schedules are a joke. Schools do not do a very good job of making them available to the public and the KHSAA board is not always accurate.

 

3. The teachers/administrators focus their time on other areas and sports is now way down on the list.

 

4. Seems to be a real disconnect for the students as well. Not a lot of school spirit any more.

We all want it to be what it was, and we all agree on the reasons it is not. It will take everyone doing a little to make a change - school administration needs to reduce the price for students and use a little marketing to encourage students to support (not just because it is bball or whatever sport - but because it is pride in your school); parents need to encourage their children to become involved in supporting others, not just their own activities (pay it forward), cell phones/texting - I dk the solution to that one.

 

Extracurricular activities should be required - besides being an athlete students could help put on the games - , announcing, music, video, pictures, pep activities (cheerleaders are performers now - not cheerleaders - lets change their name and move on to elect different squads), there should be a pep band that is different from the competition band or let a student be the dj for the game if the band would rather go to competitions.

 

Yes, this would take coordination - but I think one person could be paid a stipend and take care of coordinating this - I know too many people that are paid a stipend and don't do anything.

 

Learning how to be a good fan would help prepare them for college - most people don't have any trouble wearing blue and paying the price to get in to see UK and those games are certainly easier to watch on tv.

There are several reasons for this as I see it.

 

1. Ticket prices are too much. Some places charge $ 6/adult and $ 4/student which for my family is $ 20 a game.

 

2. Schedules are a joke. Schools do not do a very good job of making them available to the public and the KHSAA board is not always accurate.

 

3. The teachers/administrators focus their time on other areas and sports is now way down on the list.

 

4. Seems to be a real disconnect for the students as well. Not a lot of school spirit any more.

 

You hit it on the head. Awesome post.

Here's what I personally do not buy:

 

"I don't know when my team plays anymore." Folks, its not the 1700s when we had to have a town crier tell us what's going on.

 

"They used to always be Friday night." Please. Change upsets your apple cart that much. Should I assume if it were your favorite high school football team that had to play on a Saturday instead of a Friday that you would be able to make the mental adjustment?

 

"Title IX....." Girls don't deserve to play on Friday nights?

 

Now if you tell me Friday night is your only night off from work that makes sense.

 

What you're really saying is that high school basketball isn't that important to you.

20 Students at $5.00 per student = $100.00 OR 100 students at $1.00 per student = $100.00. Which would you rather have?

 

I have said this for last couple of years. This shouldn't be for basketball alone, but all high school sporting events.

If the theory is money then where do they (the Kids) get the disposable income to buy a $69 Call of Duty game and $300 on a game system.

If they wanted to come to games they would but priorities have shifted and kids enjoy so many other things that are not sports related.

 

Where ... by not going to ballgames at $5 each and saving it up :clap:

 

Sorry, Panda. I saw the opening and couldn't resist.

IMO, it is because there is more to do, than back in the "day." I do not think it is unique to this year, it has been on going for some time.

We all want it to be what it was, and we all agree on the reasons it is not. It will take everyone doing a little to make a change - school administration needs to reduce the price for students and use a little marketing to encourage students to support (not just because it is bball or whatever sport - but because it is pride in your school); parents need to encourage their children to become involved in supporting others, not just their own activities (pay it forward), cell phones/texting - I dk the solution to that one.

 

Extracurricular activities should be required - besides being an athlete students could help put on the games - , announcing, music, video, pictures, pep activities (cheerleaders are performers now - not cheerleaders - lets change their name and move on to elect different squads), there should be a pep band that is different from the competition band or let a student be the dj for the game if the band would rather go to competitions.

 

Yes, this would take coordination - but I think one person could be paid a stipend and take care of coordinating this - I know too many people that are paid a stipend and don't do anything.

 

Learning how to be a good fan would help prepare them for college - most people don't have any trouble wearing blue and paying the price to get in to see UK and those games are certainly easier to watch on tv.

 

 

 

:thumb:

Trainride I may still have my first communion money but I will not spend it on any more soccer games at CC.:lol:

Now that we have determined that you are old enough to have witnessed the mid 70's I still think part of the reason for the great attendance at NC (as it was known at the time) was a social setting to meet the girls. Since they did not spend all day long in school with them, it was the only refuge for the boys to socialize with the girls. Mind you they did not have many other ways to hook up with the gals, no cell phones, no texting, facebook or My Space. Cov Cath is still all boys and though they are true fans and focus on cheering for the colonels, I still think it is a bit of a social gathering for them.

Winning breeds fans too. Look at the crowds that Newport has drawn this year. Great to see their fans show support finally.

 

TAC, I thought I saw you at the regional soccer final. I think you may be

a soccer f--.

My memory of most of the boys at NC in the 70's was that they had never seen a girl and were too afraid to talk to them.

I think a lot of you have nailed it, but one thing that sticks out to me is how often I see kids at games paying no attention to the game because they can't take their eyes off of their cell phone. There's no doubt that a texting addiction is on the rise. I suppose some kids figure it's a waste of their 5 bucks to sit in the bleachers and text when they can just stay home and text or play video games. I've even seen grown adults at games who can't put their phones down long enough to get into the flow of a game. I feel sorry for the guy whose wife and kids won't let Dad alone long enough to enjoy a game because they own him by the mere fact he carries a gadget around with him. Technology is swell, but when it gets to the point that you are perpetually owned because of it is ridiculous. Personally, I turn my cell phone on only to make an out-going call. Friends know that I'm old school and if they need to reach me they can leave a message the old fashioned way and I'll get back with them. I think it's safe to say that Dad can discuss what color to paint the living room when he gets home from the game.

 

I also agree B-ball. But I also think "school spirit" as we knew it just does not exist at many schools now. I gues it's just not cool to have school pride/spirit any more. My alma mater was and still is a basketball powerhouse but when attending what used to be HUGE rivalry games with CovCath and Holy Cross, I could not believe the sparse crowd numbers and also no pep band. In my day, not only did the students attend but fans from the surrounding community as well. We had to get there early for the JV game in order to get a seat. What I see now....it's just sad.