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Sorry - that was a little misleading - I was trying to say drive time plays into attendance - no matter where the games are - it will be longer for some than others. Montgomery and Clark drove to Campbell last year for the girls tournament.

It is a great place for the players to play - it is not a great place for fans (expense, general confusion about where to sit, distrance to drive for some, among the most talked about issues) The seats are comfortable and there are plenty of them. But don't complain about lack of support from fans if you are looking for a "great place for the players" If you want atmosphere and fan support, the players are going to have to play in high school venues. Either one will work - but like someone else said, you can have anything you want - but you can't have everything. School officials need to think about the purpose of the tournament - be it money, the experience for the players, the experience for the fans, whatever and make their decision based on that. Neither the big centers nor the high school gym will satisfy both.

There are some great suggestions for improvement for next year as well as many positive comments about this year's tourn. What district and/or school is the host for 2010 and how do we make sure that the host school has this information when deciding where to play the 10 Region game next year? It is a shame for all these great ideas to never leave the pages of BGP.

Montgomery goes up 75 (if you follow google maps) - the difference would be the distance between Mts and Winchester on 64

I only went to one game - the facilities were nice, big but not overwhelming - so that was good for high school - but would like to see them be more user friendly to high school sports - don't worry about selling "reserved seats" since no one policed where you sat - but fans didn't know that and some felt obligated to sit in the seat sold to them - designate a section for each of the high schools and sell general admission - let the fans sit with their fans - if you are just coming to watch games - you can move around as it suits you - the majority of the people coming to the games are only coming for their game - it isn't and probably won't be sold out so why sell reserved seats - it was too time consuming when purchasing tickets - let me just give them $8 and let them give me a ticket - it doesn't need to be put in a computer! On Saturday you had 8 teams for 10th - each could have had a section to sit in - although they said that's what they said they were doing - for 2 pm game - we were sold seats in the overflow - although our sections wasn't full - didn't quite understand so we moved to be with our fans When you get to the finals - one side is home the other is away - I still don't think you need to worry with reserved seats - if they get to the point that it is sold out - then solve the problem - There were lots of BOK people around to answer questions - and they were nice -

You have to laugh a little at all the complaints: at Mason they clear the gym and charge $5 each game; games are spread over 2 days with a 5:30 start time; long drive for MC and GRC; at BOK - $8 and you can see all the games in one day, still a long drive for MC and GRC and probably more; Mason and a few others didn't want to give up the tradition of the fieldhouse, or complained that Montgomery wouldn't hold everyone; the BOK will certainly hold everyone; but no tradition; Mason didn't want to drive to Montgomery; it is certainly a drain on the schools that have both boys and girls playing in the region when they are at different locations. Basically there is no way to satisfy everyone in the 10th - I think the posters just like to discuss it to death. But just to throw another thought out there - why doesn't anyone complain about having the state tourn games during the school day? I guess I know the answer - and I don't know of another way to have a 16 game tournament. But it is ridiculous to have an event for students that begins at 1:30 on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. So why complain about 5:30 or 6:00 games during the week?

I think you are right. My question is, "is it possible to have a game every Tuesday and Friday in the gym, either boys or girls?" Our games are not double headers, so many times one is away while the other is home anyway. I think the kids might come out to the gym if they knew every Tuesday and Friday there was a game going on.

Schools are so busy saying why they can't do something (i.e. pep rallies, after school activities, etc) , they don't have time left to make something happen. I wish they would start out with how can we do this, not why we can't, knowing that some things still won't happen because of logistics. The teachers and staff at schools are role models and they need to remember it is not just what comes out of their mouths during classroom instruction but their attitude and actions that influence the students tremendously. It is a big responsibility, and parents should do the same.

It is a long drive to NKY, the advantage is all 10th region first rounds games are on one day - really hope to see good turnouts for the teams. Unfortunately fans are fickle and they seem to follow the winners more quickly than those who are struggling - so enjoy the support. Wish I knew of a way to get more casual fans out - but...

It is ultimately up to the students to support their teams, but the admininistration needs to appoint/hire/supervise sponsors for the cheerleaders, pep club and band to guide these students to that end. The results could be amazing!

My point with the original statement was why was it ok for the BC student section to yell derrogatory remarks about the physical appearance of players(which can be heard by fans and players). I don't know what was written on the boards, but if it was the same type of remarks I feel sure only the BC fans were taking the time to read - not the players. Neither is ok, but why was it allowed for BC and not MC and will BC care tonight when it is not their team playing. The rules should be the same across the board.

Also, I was just curious if the same rules will apply when both schools playing on Thursday are "visitors" to the school. Will the administration care as much when it is not the home team playing?

I agree with you - it is not necessary to attack players - written or verbal and unfortunately some student sections have taken to making fun of a player's appearance by creating chants and posters. Posters and cheers are a part of spirit - a white board shouldn't be prohibited any more than a poster board would be.

The BC AD stopped the MC students from using the white board that has become their signature because it was a "silent" artificial noise maker (?) - and artificial noise makers aren't allowed. I like seeing the BC students dressed and cheering, don't know why they had to stop MC from their form of crowd participation. Just wondering if GRC and Paris were allowed to cheer and if the restrictions will be in force on Thursday, or was that only because MC was playing BC.

I wonder if the BC administration will be as strict in controlling the "spirit" at the game as they were with Montgomery Co at the MC vs Bourbon game? How were they during the GRC - Paris game?

Where is the Girls 10th Region Tourn? Lex newspaper indicated BOK but I thought that was only boys.

quoTE=Ice Cold Vengeance;3293252]I think that's because they actually play a schedule now that will make the kids better and advance the program rather than one that will guarantee the coach 25 wins. :deadhorse:

I agree that the crowd can make a huge difference in a close game. In most school cheerleading has become its own sport more involved in tumbling and competing than spirit. If the cheerleaders led the crowd and made it fun, more students would want to be involved - kids sitting in the student section need to be led. I am not taking anything away from the cheerleaders who want to compete in their own sport - but maybe schools need to offer both - competition teams and spirit teams and not expect one group to do both. I am sure I am showing my age, but many great high school memories are of game nights - big crowds, rivalry, excitement.

If it is fun for the kids, why not have it? It is not mandatory, and schools might pick up some players who haven't played before, give them a chance to meet other players, and coaches and be in the system when practice starts in July.

Many times lately (especially when the gym is not very full) I have noticed how embarrassed players are when their parents are sitting in the stands yelling instructions that are probably not what the coach would be saying. I just wish there was some way for the parents to get a clue! It also seems like this parent has chosen a seat away from the crowd - so they stand out even more! All parents ought to be forced to sit together, cheer together and be nice.

Parents can be a mixed blessing. It is hard for them to bow out at the school level when they have been involved in rec league, city leagues and aau. I think sometimes they don't realize it it time to turn over to a professional. There are so many ways parents can help - it takes a skilled coach to supervise all aspects of athletic programs - volunteers, staff, kids, etc. Also, sometimes other parents are critical of a parent who is involved - thinking that is the only reason their child is getting playing time - when it might not be - that helpful parent may have a good athlete!

The Sweet 16 is a great tournament. But to put a different spin on it - by using the Cantrell Ratings from 1/26 - three regions do not have a team in the top 25, the #1 team in four regions is not in the top 25, 13 of the top 25 teams won't make it out of their region. Two Regions (7th and 11th) have 7 of the top 16 teams and seven regions don't have a team in the top 16.

This may a little misleading. That position makes sure that school aged children are enrolled somewhere or on the record as homeschooled. I don't believe it is their responsibility or within their authority to track grades. When and if a students decides to enroll in school, they are put in the age appropriate class. If it appears they are not where they should be academically, they are tested and their placement is determined from there.

The only athlethes who don't have an avenue to play organized sports if they are homeschooled are football players. To the best of my knowledge you can swim, play basketball, baseball, tennis, golf, soccer and maybe volleyball on a team that is not affiliated with a school.

I think there are a lot of factors: ticket prices for one, scheduling (students are practicing their own sport or activity at the same time as games), more student activities available = less students available to support others (and I can't say that is bad to have more opportunities), not as many rivalary or familiar games as there used to be, doesn't seem like there are as many Fr and Sa games, etc. Would love to see the attendance what it was in the past - makes great high school memories. Maybe with the economy it will become fashionable again to be at the games and support the teams. I would love to see if reduced student ticket prices would get students there. Lot's of times if you can get one group going to games, others will follow and everyone enjoys. Start kids early so it becomes a habit they enjoy.