Author Topic: Nationals? (Read 14999 times)

LukeChips · « **Reply #50 on:** February 14, 2015, 03:13:08 PM »

I went there last year in September too, it was like a Chicago summer! 80 degrees!

YourMathTeacher · « **Reply #51 on:** February 14, 2015, 04:29:25 PM »

Quote from: whiteandgold7 on February 14, 2015, 11:03:17 AM

That being said, Florida is a great place to vacation, and if planned far enough in advance, ...

This is really the catch. Rob would need to announce a Florida Nationals almost a year in advance. That would give people time to plan their vacation, if that was their choice. Flying out for a weekend to Nats in Ohio is one thing. Planning a Florida vacation is something entirely different.

So, if we can get confirmation of Nationals 2016 here in Florida soon, we could have a great turnout next summer!

whiteandgold7 · « **Reply #52 on:** February 14, 2015, 05:45:18 PM »

Quote from: YourMathTeacher on February 14, 2015, 04:29:25 PM

Quote from: whiteandgold7 on February 14, 2015, 11:03:17 AM
That being said, Florida is a great place to vacation, and if planned far enough in advance, ...

This is really the catch. Rob would need to announce a Florida Nationals almost a year in advance. That would give people time to plan their vacation, if that was their choice. Flying out for a weekend to Nats in Ohio is one thing. Planning a Florida vacation is something entirely different.

So, if we can get confirmation of Nationals 2016 here in Florida soon, we could have a great turnout next summer!

Tim,

I'm not disagreeing, but we need a substantial playgroup first which is something that you and I are both working on. If its big enough we may be able to give a years notice, but as of this month in February were not substantial enough. We need to give it some more time so we can help determine if 2016 or 2017 is more reasonable (or if we'll even grow big enough in the first place).

What is the average turnout of players from the state hosting typically?

Steven

YourMathTeacher · « **Reply #53 on:** February 14, 2015, 05:53:43 PM »

Quote from: whiteandgold7 on February 14, 2015, 05:45:18 PM

What is the average turnout of players from the state hosting typically?

Was this question for me, or for other states in general?

I was averaging about 15-20 players whenever I hosted Florida States.

The Guardian · « **Reply #54 on:** February 14, 2015, 06:10:11 PM »

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What is the average turnout of players from the state hosting typically?

That varies quite a bit I think. Last year, I'd guesstimate around 40% of the players at Nationals were from Minnesota. However, the year before that there were just a couple that were actually from New York itself (a lot were from the NE region).

whiteandgold7 · « **Reply #55 on:** February 14, 2015, 06:19:07 PM »

Quote from: YourMathTeacher on February 14, 2015, 05:53:43 PM

Quote from: whiteandgold7 on February 14, 2015, 05:45:18 PM
What is the average turnout of players from the state hosting typically?

Was this question for me, or for other states in general?

I was averaging about 15-20 players whenever I hosted Florida States.

It was for other national hosts who could tell me how many of their state players made it to nationals in their state. Sorry that was unclear Tim.

whiteandgold7 · « **Reply #56 on:** February 14, 2015, 06:22:31 PM »

Quote from: The Guardian on February 14, 2015, 06:10:11 PM

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What is the average turnout of players from the state hosting typically?

That varies quite a bit I think. Last year, I'd guesstimate around 40% of the players at Nationals were from Minnesota. However, the year before that there were just a couple that were actually from New York itself (a lot were from the NE region).

Guardian,

How many Minnesota players is 40% of the players at Nationals last year? I didn't attend last year, so I'm not up on how many Minnesota players attended Nats.

And I'm sure in NY, people in NJ, PA, and surrounding states would attend, me and my crew did when it was in NY at a previous Nationals even before that year. I used to host in NJ all the time before moving to FL.

Steven

The Guardian · « **Reply #57 on:** February 14, 2015, 07:48:20 PM »

There were 96 attendees at last year's Nats. I'd guess at least 40 (if not more) were from MN.

whiteandgold7 · « **Reply #58 on:** February 14, 2015, 08:46:39 PM »

Guardian,

I think its fair to say we would need more than 40 regular players in Florida to potentially host Nationals since we are not very centrally located. What do you think?

Steven

MrMiYoda · « **Reply #59 on:** February 15, 2015, 09:32:56 PM »

Quote from: whiteandgold7 on February 14, 2015, 05:45:18 PM

... but we need a substantial playgroup first ...

Steven

Steve, you were at the 2006 Nats on Long Island in NY. Fyi we were no more than half a dozen NY players when we hosted that tourney and there were a little less than 150 players who attended. When we hosted 2013 that yielded less than 80 players we were about a dozen active NY players who attended.

My point is, hosting Nats does not rely nor requires a substantial population of players from the host state. With lots of players volunteering as judges and assistants at previous Nats, one can be assured of support as a host. It will be a first in the history of Nats if Florida can be announced as the 2016 Nats venue.

I have myself committed my all out attendance and support for Nats 2016 in Florida especially when it will be co-hosted by two of my closest brothers in Redemption, both who came from the same regional nest as me.

"When you build it.....they will come!!!"

whiteandgold7 · « **Reply #60 on:** February 16, 2015, 06:32:50 AM »

Quote from: ReyZen on February 15, 2015, 09:32:56 PM

Quote from: whiteandgold7 on February 14, 2015, 05:45:18 PM
... but we need a substantial playgroup first ...

Steven

Steve, you were at the 2006 Nats on Long Island in NY. Fyi we were no more than half a dozen NY players when we hosted that tourney and there were a little less than 150 players who attended. When we hosted 2013 that yielded less than 80 players we were about a dozen active NY players who attended.

My point is, hosting Nats does not rely nor requires a substantial population of players from the host state. With lots of players volunteering as judges and assistants at previous Nats, one can be assured of support as a host. It will be a first in the history of Nats if Florida can be announced as the 2016 Nats venue.

I have myself committed my all out attendance and support for Nats 2016 in Florida especially when it will be co-hosted by two of my closest brothers in Redemption, both who came from the same regional nest as me.

"When you build it.....they will come!!!"

Roy,

Thanks for the vote of confidence.

We would still need a location that would support the needs of the event. I have an idea or two, I'll need to do some further research in Central Florida. If we could find a viable location, and give enough notice, maybe we could put a bid in for 2016 nationals in the next few months.

It would definitely be a first.

Steven

czepp · « **Reply #61 on:** February 16, 2015, 11:13:25 PM »

If Florida is calling the 2016 bid then I guess PA will call the 2017 bid. Ok we have the next three years scheduled Rob! haha

New Raven BR · « **Reply #62 on:** February 17, 2015, 12:32:44 AM »

TN 2015 or 2018 bid please Knoxville?

The Guardian · « **Reply #63 on:** February 17, 2015, 12:55:38 AM »

I think the best idea is to focus on this year because no one knows what areas will see growth/decline in the coming years. Since the last two years have been Northeast and North Central, Ohio seems like a logical choice this year, but after that I think we need to wait to see what areas see continued growth.

whiteandgold7 · « **Reply #64 on:** February 17, 2015, 03:18:28 AM »

Quote from: The Guardian on February 17, 2015, 12:55:38 AM

I think the best idea is to focus on this year because no one knows what areas will see growth/decline in the coming years. Since the last two years have been Northeast and North Central, Ohio seems like a logical choice this year, but after that I think we need to wait to see what areas see continued growth.

Guardian,

I'm not disagreeing with you regarding 2015 Nationals.

Tim,

I do agree with you with Florida to be a successful Nationals we would almost have to bid a year in advance.

I will continue to strive to build Central Florida, and Tim I'm pretty sure is doing the same. I'm in the process of building a playgroup in Kissimmee, as well as another playgroup in Clermont. And I won't stop there...

Also, I will continue my search for good locations to support a Nationals in Florida, and we'll see where we are in the next few months regarding potential locations.

Steven

LukeChips · « **Reply #65 on:** February 17, 2015, 08:05:42 AM »

I like the idea of natz in a BIG city, then there is more awesome attractions and more places for the player to stay at.

New Raven BR · « **Reply #66 on:** February 17, 2015, 09:37:16 AM »

Quote from: whiteandgold7 on February 17, 2015, 03:18:28 AM

Quote from: The Guardian on February 17, 2015, 12:55:38 AM
I think the best idea is to focus on this year because no one knows what areas will see growth/decline in the coming years. Since the last two years have been Northeast and North Central, Ohio seems like a logical choice this year, but after that I think we need to wait to see what areas see continued growth.

Guardian,

I'm not disagreeing with you regarding 2015 Nationals.

Tim,

I do agree with you with Florida to be a successful Nationals we would almost have to bid a year in advance.

I will continue to strive to build Central Florida, and Tim I'm pretty sure is doing the same. I'm in the process of building a playgroup in Kissimmee, as well as another playgroup in Clermont. And I won't stop there...

Also, I will continue my search for good locations to support a Nationals in Florida, and we'll see where we are in the next few months regarding potential locations.

Steven

just as long as it's not in Disneyworld magic kingdom or else that would single-handedly be without a shadow of a doubt, the most EXPENSIVE nationals ever lol

uthminister [BR] · « **Reply #67 on:** February 17, 2015, 09:49:58 AM »

With Redemption Nats possibly being in Ohio you are right between two BIG cities in Cincinnati and Dayton and if you are a baseball fan both the Dayton Dragons and the Cincinnati Reds will be in town the weekend we are shooting for.

LukeChips · « **Reply #68 on:** February 17, 2015, 09:58:57 AM »

Has Natz ever been in a HUGE city? Like LA new York or Chicago?

uthminister [BR] · « **Reply #69 on:** February 17, 2015, 10:50:59 AM »

Boston...Minneapolis...do those count?

Warrior_Monk · « **Reply #70 on:** February 17, 2015, 11:20:24 AM »

New York has had it twice.

LukeChips · « **Reply #71 on:** February 17, 2015, 11:35:32 AM »

Wasn't there a big playgroup in CA, have they ever had it?

EmJayBee83 · « **Reply #72 on:** February 17, 2015, 12:07:14 PM »

Quote from: uthminister [BR] on February 17, 2015, 09:49:58 AM

With Redemption Nats possibly being in Ohio you are right between two BIG cities in Cincinnati and Dayton and if you are a baseball fan both the Dayton Dragons and the Cincinnati Reds will be in town the weekend we are shooting for.

Hey Travis, do you think there is a shot of getting transportation from Cincinnati out to the site?

Quote from: LukeChips on February 17, 2015, 11:35:32 AM

Wasn't there a big playgroup in CA, have they ever had it?

LukeChips, all of this information and more can be found at Covenant Games' Nats History page.

LukeChips · « **Reply #73 on:** February 17, 2015, 12:11:56 PM »

Quote from: EmJayBee83 on February 17, 2015, 12:07:14 PM

Quote from: uthminister [BR] on February 17, 2015, 09:49:58 AM
With Redemption Nats possibly being in Ohio you are right between two BIG cities in Cincinnati and Dayton and if you are a baseball fan both the Dayton Dragons and the Cincinnati Reds will be in town the weekend we are shooting for.
Hey Travis, do you think there is a shot of getting transportation from Cincinnati out to the site?

Quote from: LukeChips on February 17, 2015, 11:35:32 AM
Wasn't there a big playgroup in CA, have they ever had it?
LukeChips, all of this information and more can be found at Covenant Games' Nats History page.

Thanks, I looked and natz was in CA way back in '09.

uthminister [BR] · « **Reply #74 on:** February 17, 2015, 04:37:11 PM »

MJB...yeah we will be doing that. Probably offering shuttles from CVG airport and the Grayhound terminal depending on how you will be traveling.

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