facility/access to showers, possibility of people staying at the churchThese never used to matter.
I'm not qualified (by any means) to host/judge that level of a tourney...Any info would be great...Oh, you don't have to be the main guy or even judge as long as you have experienced people to come along side of you to do it/help.
facility/access to showers, possibility of people staying at the churchThese never used to matter.
In TN?facility/access to showers, possibility of people staying at the churchThese never used to matter.
Did you get to experience the tent showers?
facility/access to showers, possibility of people staying at the churchThese never used to matter.
Did you get to experience the tent showers?
NYIn TN?facility/access to showers, possibility of people staying at the churchThese never used to matter.
Did you get to experience the tent showers?
I am in full support of MN on the same days.You realize that's the week of VBS, right?
Is there a large player base in FL?
The issue is a lack of venue down here more than anything. Fl has about 10-15 players I believe.Is there a large player base in FL?
I think YMT has a good sized group and Florida has never had Nationals before.
Does anybody exist in IL?
The issue is a lack of venue down here more than anything. Fl has about 10-15 players I believe.Is there a large player base in FL?
I think YMT has a good sized group and Florida has never had Nationals before.
Does anybody exist in IL?
The issue is a lack of venue down here more than anything. Fl has about 10-15 players I believe.Is there a large player base in FL?
I think YMT has a good sized group and Florida has never had Nationals before.
We were consistently in the 20s for major tournaments, but venue is an issue. My house can hold up to 25 players comfortably, so we have used that primarily. The church I used a couple of times has plenty of room, but only one set of bathrooms and no showers. My house, by comparison, has three full bathrooms. I also have a pool, so we can do Roman-style bathing. ;)
We certainly have plenty of cheap hotels (or expensive ones if you're that kind), one of the busiest international airports in the world, restaurants galore, and magical entertainment only found at the Vacation Capital of the World. So people would be more likely to come here for a full vacation, and just happen to pop in for the Redemption Tournament.
I have looked around, but I just don't have the money to rent a venue. There are certainly plenty of options. It's a shame that the humongous churches in this area are so aversive to Redemption. I wish I could do more.
I know my opinion really doesn't matter, but here it is anyway. I believe numbers have been down, not to lack of interest, but lack of money. For most it's hard to drive 8 plus hours to a location, taking time off work, or cost of plane ticket. I do think we should push for high attendance. New York had only 75 (I couldnt be there),we and 110 in Knoxville, & MN had 155. Now those might be down from years past, but anytime you get a group together of that size, its a blessing. I know we've had our struggles with getting our group together, but It just seems people are more busy nowadays. I will say, we would love to have it back in Knoxville and we are already preparing for it...adding showerd to our facilities. But if we go by rotation history, it is MN turn so to speak. Obviously if it's here in Knoxville, I'll be there. Any other location, I'm trying my best to get there. Just need a definite date. Blessings!Part of the reason for that is having worthless prizes. I can't tell you how much money I lost going to New York despite placing in 2 events. People are more inclined to travel if there's at least a chance of making the money back.
As others have noted, I'm all for fairness, but Redemption needs to regain its strength before the game can afford to have a national tournament in a location we know is going to have poor attendance (e.g. Florida).
That's why I'm strongly advocating for MN this year, and maybe even next year: We know we'll get good numbers.
I'm not exactly biased either, as MN is a 24 hour drive for me.
Sustainability of the game > fairness at this point.
Non-Minnesotans think it should be in MN, Minnesotans (or at least yirgogo) don't want it to be in MN... Hmmm... It should be in Minnesota. I'm breaking the trend.
This isn't a democracy. Nats will be wherever I want it to be.That's right my apprentice, you will want to have it where I want it to be. :maul:
You want to go home and rethink your life. :kenobi:This isn't a democracy. Nats will be wherever I want it to be.That's right my apprentice, you will want to have it where I want it to be. :maul:
The Sith will once again rule the galaxy.*
You want to go home and rethink your life. :kenobi:This isn't a democracy. Nats will be wherever I want it to be.That's right my apprentice, you will want to have it where I want it to be. :maul:
The Sith will once again rule the galaxy.*
;)
I AREE!!!!!1Non-Minnesotans think it should be in MN, Minnesotans (or at least yirgogo) don't want it to be in MN... Hmmm... It should be in Minnesota. I'm breaking the trend.
I'm not quite sure what kind of a trend I'm setting, but I am always up for hosting Nats in TN!
Minion of Jesus:
We have a lot of players down in Chicago I would say about 40 or so.
Knoxville it is then!Is there an official announcement on this yet?
On the actual location? No.Knoxville it is then!Is there an official announcement on this yet?