another angle on rules changes

Date: Fri Jun 9 9:52 AM, 2006

RE: another angle on rules changes

Date: Fri Jun 9 2:15 PM, 2006

No i don't give up easily. I voiced my opinions on this matter before the rules happened, but now they are set into effect and USASF isn't going to take the rule back after they just gave us a hard enough time changing them now. I'd rather sit in my gym and work out how we are going to make it so we can get as much of our teams to worlds as possible. Not get on here and say how unfair this rule change is.

Date: Sat Jun 10 1:22 AM, 2006

I don't understand the last post.

Date: Sat Jun 10 7:20 AM, 2006

Danny wrote:

If I had a magic wand to change any one thing it would be to make bids MUCH MUCH harder to attain.

Do you see in the near future the elimination of the "unpaid" bids or passing down bids? If USASF eliminate either of those then wouldn't it be harder to get a bid? Or are there other changes that could happen to make it harder to get a bid?

Date: Sat Jun 10 11:03 AM, 2006

The problem is that Worlds in the past few years has been a huge Money Pit. There's no way to run a production like Worlds with 100 teams and not lose money. That is the main reason why in the near future there is no reason to expect the bids not to become more and more plentiful. More bids, more teams, more money. It's a business and not even the all mighty Varsity should appologize for that.

My suggestion- Make Worlds a 3 day event. Friday and Saturday hold a competion for Jr Level 5's and Sr Level 4's. This would be huge. Make it semi easy to qualify and bring in 400-500 teams. Money issues out the door!

Then on Sunday would be the Main Event. The Sr Level 5 divisions plus the International divsions. Make bids very tough to get to the point where each division was no bigger than 10 teams. All the other teams would stick around to watch the "Main Event" and aspire to be there someday. Talk about prestige!

Date: Sat Jun 10 11:55 AM, 2006

I have not been to Worlds but your ideas make a lot of sense. I'm sure all the teams would stay for the "Main Event". We were at the "Super Six Event" just watching and cheering on our local teams. Talk about being inspired.....it was so exciting!

Date: Sat Jun 10 1:45 PM, 2006

I really like that idea -- everyone wins. More money for Worlds, more levels getting the opportunity to compete (some level 4's were awesome this past season), more divisions. Love it.

Date: Sat Jun 10 2:09 PM, 2006

And they didn't think of that already??? Who on earth is doing their business???? I say Danny should be hired!!!!

Date: Mon Jun 12 8:42 AM, 2006

It does sound like a good idea as long as the prizes for winning were not the same as they are for the MAIN event. I think the level 5 teams should get the best prizes as that is the ultimate win.

Date: Mon Jun 12 8:54 AM, 2006

Now that I have to agree with. It would also be something for the other divisions to aspire to.