mcpapa Posted May 22, 2010 Share Posted May 22, 2010 Per the attached article, Royals to play in the Iolani Prep Classic again. I'm guessing that one of the reasons for the repeat invite was the fact that there were more fans from Mason County attending than from any of the other schools when the Royals were there three years ago. http://www.maysville-online.com/sports/article_27d11206-6544-11df-872a-001cc4c03286.html From Coach O'Hearn: "We're excited about it, and it says a lot about our program that we'd be invited twice in four years to a tournament this prestigious. I hate to say it's a once in a lifetime kind of opportunity, but it really is for a school like us. There are teams like DeMatha or Oak Hill Academy who regularly travel around to tournaments like this, but this is a big deal for a little old public school from Kentucky." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paNDA Posted May 22, 2010 Share Posted May 22, 2010 How nice, I wonder if they need a photographer to travel along? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcpapa Posted May 22, 2010 Author Share Posted May 22, 2010 How nice, I wonder if they need a photographer to travel along? I'm not sure. What I'm thinking is that they need someone who meets the following criteria: 1. Someone familiar with the team but not so close as to lose all semblance of objectivity. In other words, someone with whom the players and staff are comfortable but not intimately so. 2. Someone with writing/journalistic skills bordering on the extraordinary; possessing unquestioned mastery of the language. Ability to spell, punctuate, capitalize and grammarize properly is essential. 3. Someone who is willing, no matter how difficult it may seem, to sacrifice a few days out of the busy holiday schedule to frolic on the beach, watch and report on basketball games, and attend an occasional luau. 4. Someone who is a BGP moderator residing in Mason County. 5. Rudimentary photography skills preferred. 6. Must be 55 years old at the time of the tournament. Not 54, not 56. 55. 7. An absolute must - the willingness; nay, the eagerness, to swim, snorkel, play golf, and eat copious amounts of food at a moment's notice. I think that pretty much covers it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philip Hay Posted May 24, 2010 Share Posted May 24, 2010 I will reserve my comments on this topic as it WILL get me in trouble. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waldo Posted May 24, 2010 Share Posted May 24, 2010 Would be a great experience for the boys. I think it's great ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qryche11 Posted May 24, 2010 Share Posted May 24, 2010 How do they raise the money for a trip like this? Just curious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milfordflash Posted May 24, 2010 Share Posted May 24, 2010 How do they raise the money for a trip like this? Just curious. Sell more popcorn. :popcorn: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slemac90 Posted May 24, 2010 Share Posted May 24, 2010 ^ :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Slick Posted May 24, 2010 Share Posted May 24, 2010 What is included? I am guessing that lodging and meals are paid for the team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KY Buckeye Posted May 25, 2010 Share Posted May 25, 2010 From the article, Nike (tournament sponsor) is taking care of food and lodging. They're doing various fundraisers for the travel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wireman Posted May 25, 2010 Share Posted May 25, 2010 When I went to school, we were happy just to get a trip to Lexington. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imo Posted May 25, 2010 Share Posted May 25, 2010 :irked::irked: I hear ya, Philip Hay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiverDog Posted May 25, 2010 Share Posted May 25, 2010 Wow if we can raffle off some of our furniture Maybelle and I may go watch. What a nice third hooneymoon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy Parker Posted May 27, 2010 Share Posted May 27, 2010 Sell more popcorn. :popcorn: :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rainman11 Posted May 28, 2010 Share Posted May 28, 2010 In some districts this trip/funding if not done for female team as well would be considered a Titlt 9 violation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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